Graphic Design

Michael Bierut|Audio

Inside the Lines

Michael and Jessica discuss the The Grid, which uses artificial intelligence to design websites, the history of grids, and the unlikely success of coloring books for adults.

Rick Poynor|Essays

Posters by Hans Hillmann for Jean-Luc Godard’s Films

The work of a master of cinematic graphic design

Elizabeth Guffey|Essays

Deborah Sussman: Los Angeles Design Pioneer

Remebering her rise and influence as a woman working in the male-dominated world of postwar design.

Jason Santa Maria|Essays

On Web Typography: Smart Quotes

Punctuation is a system.

Rick Poynor|Essays

The Mysteries of France:
A Gothic Guidebook

Guide de la France mystérieuse, illustrated by Roman Cieslewicz, is a surreal beast of a travel book.

Observed|Essays

Redesiging the Parking Sign

Nikki Sylianteng was sick of getting parking tickets. Her solution: redesign the signs.

The Editors|Projects

Parametric Posters from MuirMcNeil

New posters by MuirMcNeil demonstrate the parametric principles of their typeface designs.

Jan Almquist|Essays

Perceiving Deeply

On Teaching to See, A film by Andrei Severny; produced by Edward Tufte.

Justin Zhuang|Essays

East and West: Graphic Design in Singapore Today

British advertising agencies brought modern graphic design into Singapore after WWII. Now there's a thriving community of independent studios.

John Bertram|Essays

These Events Did Not Occur in Black and White

The history of cover design for This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen.

John Foster|Essays

Whirlwinds, Snowdrops, and Big Bangs: Vintage Fireworks Labels

Happy 4th of July!

Véronique Vienne|Essays

Two Monumental Shows in Paris: One Large, One Small

There are two shows you shouldn’t miss if you happen to be in Paris this summer.