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Beyond the Blue Book

SUNG HO NAM Book Print Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Beyond the Blue

Beyond the Blue is a book about environmental issues related to the sea. Each chapter is introduced by a distinct color chip that shows a different face of the ocean. A green chip stands for a healthy sea forest, while a red chip refers to a sea darkened by whale blood. Color is used as a simple and universal way to explain complex environmental topics to readers of all ages. The book measures 187 mm by 245 mm and has 90 pages. Printing uses soybean oil ink on 100 g matte paper, and thread binding reduces the use of glue.

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Brand design s6 Foundry Brand System and Campaign

Paul Robb Brand System and Campaign Print Monday, 14 September 2026

Brand design s6 Foundry

The S6 Foundry branding and its subsequent type specimen book were designed to create a joy of new typography, positioning the brand's visual language. A bright and cheerful palette of warm color and a distinctive and surprising form language captures the spirit, harking to traditional signwriting of the 1900 century fun fair. The designs were developed as a kaleidoscope of forms and elements to create the right visual consistency of the brands’ ethos and a new direction of commercial bespoke fonts.

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The Big Book of Bullshit Book

Lisa Winstanley Book Print Sunday, 13 September 2026

The Big Book of Bullshit

The Big Book of Bullshit publication is a graphic exploration of truth, trust and lies and is divided into 3 visually juxtaposed chapters. The Truth: An illustrated essay on the psychology of deception. The Trust: a visual investigation on the notion trust and The Lies: An illustrated gallery of bullshit, all derived from anonymous confessions of deception. The book's visual layout takes inspiration from Jan Tschichold's 'Van de Graaf canon', used in book design to divide a page in pleasing proportions.

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UIC Safety Federal Compliance Document

Adriana Solis Martinez Federal Compliance Document Print Saturday, 12 September 2026

UIC Safety

The 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is a graphic representation of the real-life collage technique. Combining seemingly-unrelated elements into a new landscape with the purpose of problem-solving, the illustrations and data representation of this document translates the complex concepts, procedures, and policies into fantastic and beautiful surreal worlds. The unfamiliar elements work in sync to simplify and materialize the diverse essence of the University of Illinois at Chicago and creates and fosters knowledge that transforms the views of the world.

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The Classic of Tea Books Design

Junheng Li Books Design Print Friday, 11 September 2026

The Classic of Tea

The Classic of Tea is a book design based on the earliest known written record of tea. The book and its packaging are made entirely of beech wood. The central title is carved in red copper. Each page is a wooden panel that can be removed and viewed separately. The lid opens from the middle towards both sides, so the complete book can be lifted out. The pages are produced with a laser engraving machine and paint. The choice of materials refers to ancient Chinese culture, which was recorded on bamboo, wood and bronze, the same materials linked to early tea culture.

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Light Luce Typographic Book

Paul Robb Typographic Book Print Thursday, 10 September 2026

Light Luce

After the devastating earthquake of 2016, the Umbria Region of Italy required a reposition of its communications. This catalog is that journey displaying the cultural riches of unknown areas of the territory. Each of the section index pages was designed focusing on communicating that storytelling. Although mainly a photography journey of light and unseen culture, the textual part of the catalog has been treated to balance the visual story.

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