Reads tagged with “design”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Reimagined in Minimalist Graphics by Italian Illustrator Olimpia Zagnoli
Precision, bold geometric shapes, and repetitive patterns that somehow amplify rather than dull the psychedelic sensibility of Baum’s whimsical world.
Thoughts on Design: Paul Rand on Beauty, Simplicity, the Power of Symbols, and Why Idealism Is Essential in Creative Work
“Catering to bad taste, which we so readily attribute to the average reader, merely perpetuates that mediocrity.”
The Best Illustrations from 150 Years of Alice in Wonderland
Down the rabbit hole in enchanting reimaginings.
Iconic Italian Graphic Artist Bruno Munari’s Rare Vintage “Interactive” Picture-Books
Pioneering visual storytelling that endures as a manifesto for the magic of paper books.
Discipline, Quality vs. Quantity, and the Power of Intellectual Elegance: Remembering Massimo Vignelli
“Quality stems from intellectual elegance, and is precluded from the vulgar mind.”
The Memory of an Elephant: A Most Unusual Children’s Book for Lovers of Mid-Century Modern Design
An immeasurable treat for kids and introspective grownups alike.
The Book of Trees: 800 Years of Symbolic Diagrams Visualizing Human Knowledge
How the humble tree became our most powerful visual metaphor for organizing information and distilling our understanding of the world.
7 Life-Learnings from 7 Years of Brain Pickings, Illustrated
“Presence is far more intricate and rewarding an art than productivity.”
Shepard Fairey on Capitalism, Freedom, Selling Out, and What Makes Great Art
“I believe in capitalism with some checks to chill out the evil greedy element. Capitalism is a way for hard work to yield rewards.”
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