TRUTH DESIGN ///
Truth Design is a UK design studio/consultancy. They’ve created a great body of work. I especially like the invitation for the Reebok Pump relaunch event, shown above. Milton Glaser recently agreed to design a #4 that the studio will use to create posters in celebration of their 4 year anniversary. I’m jealous.
SUPERMUNDANE ///
Another really great portfolio from the UK. This time the work of design/illustrator Rob Lowe (A.K.A. Supermundane).
TYPOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL ///
If you’re in London this summer and you happen to like letters then by all means check out the following, courtesy of Fraser Muggeridge. Typography Summer School A week-long programme of typographic study in London for recent graduates and professionals. Alongside live projects run by Fraser Muggeridge, the school will host talks, seminars and tutorials...
SU BLACKWELL ///
Su Blackwell‘s paper sculptures are amazing. I’m addicted to this kind of “beauty through deconstruction” kind of artwork, especially when it involves books.
MICHAEL KOSMICKI ///
I’ve always loved these experimental covers for Faber & Faber done by MIchael Kosmicki. The covers have recently made their way around the book design blog circuit, always catching my attention. It appears that Kosmicki (based in London) has a really great portfolio to go along with them.
NICHOLAS SAUNDERS/HARRY POTTER ///
UK illustrator Nicholas Saunders is a lucky guy. He was given the opportunity to work for 4 months on the graphics and packaging that were used in the “Weasley Joke Shop” scene for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. He was able to come up with names for the products and all of the artwork...
MUSIC ///
Music is a Manchester design studio whose work is not only brilliant, but also brilliantly displayed on their site.
NEW CREATIVE ///
The UK studio which was known as Leterme/Dowling is now New Creative. Check out the new site they put up, you might have seen some it around before, especially over at Counter-Print.
GRAFIK MAGAZINE ///
In case you missed it Grafik Magazine has had a new site up for a little bit. Looks like I’ll be hitting the site up a lot since a subscription runs $136 for 12 issues.
JAMES HOPKINS ///
James Hopkin‘s artwork is incredible. I don’t usually find myself attracted to much contemporary sculpture, but Hopkin’s ability to craft pieces that require the onlooker to do a double-take has got me hooked. Hopkins constructs incredible works imbued with interpretative meaning through the use of scale, perspective and visual trickery. Enjoy.
MARQUE ///
Marque is the kind of studio that makes me want to relocate to the UK. Amazing work.
