With all the chaos that has occurred during the past week—symbolized by the futility of returning to Daylight Savings Time, wherein an angst-ridden hour is stolen from us—I’m frustrated that the human lifetime is so… Read More »The Daily Heller: Enjoy a Respite With Seneca on the Shortness of Life
The Amsterdam-based artist turns everyday objects into meditative studies of colour and form. When a simple idea is executed well, it can be utterly satisfying. And when we mean simple, we mean the objects that… Read More »Hugo Rocci paints the tools we forget to see
The Paris-based illustrator transformed Hermès’ ‘Venture Beyond’ theme into a technicolour underwater world where the sea becomes sky. When you’re working with a well-known brand, it can sometimes be tricky to navigate legacy, tight briefs,… Read More »Linda Merad dives into an upside-down ocean for Hermès
It was a small act of defiance with an intended massive message. Human rights advocates in New York City, appalled by the Trump administration’s decision to remove anything “woke” (which seems to include anything promoting… Read More »Designing Derangement
Just released, Fine Specimens, from Elliot Jay Stocks, celebrates the versatility and impact of contemporary typography. With a curated selection of type specimens and bold layouts, it highlights how flexible and influential contemporary typography can… Read More »Fine Specimens—Finer Details
In the downright harrowing times in which we live, you likely have found yourself wondering things like, “How?” “Who? “Why?” (and maybe even “WTF????”) You’re not alone in your incredulity. NPR is right there with… Read More »NPR asks “how,” “who,” and “why” in New Campaign