David Airey, graphic designer

AIGA’s response to NEA’s call for logos

AIGA Annual cover Paul Rand

“Only too often, [spec work] results in a client eventually having to bring a more experienced designer onto a project in order to execute it.”

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Chip Shop Awards 2010 open for entry

PS3 advertisement

The Chip Shop Awards 2010 is open for entry.

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Five days in Dubai

Philip Bloom Dubai

I’ve read a lot about Dubai that paints a sad picture, but Philip Bloom makes it easy to look beyond the dark side and witness the undoubted beauty of the man-made surroundings.

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What graphic design schools are lacking

design exhibition

Last month I sent out a call to design students and graduates, asking what should be included in an ideal graphic design course.

Here’s the lowdown.

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Hatch Show Print

Hatch Show Print

A fascinating eight-minute look at Hatch Show Print, a 130 year-old working letterpress shop (established 1879) in Nashville, Tennessee.

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