Design

Run by Richard Embray and Elinor Jansz, Four Corners Books is a London-based publishing house that seeks to bring art history to life. They explore unfamiliar histories of visual culture, sharing the stories that capture… Read More »“Exploring Unfamiliar Histories of Visual Culture” — Four Corners Books Shares Its Favorite Publications

Joey Donatelli slides their glasses off and proudly holds them in front of the camera, as though bestowing an all-powerful gift. Donatelli is wearing a stone-washed Space Jam T-Shirt (the original 1996 version) and three… Read More »How Heart-Shaped Frames Became a Symbol of Reclaimed Femininity and a Non-binary Fashion Staple

It was Brian Eno who invented the term ‘scenius,’ which counters the myth of the lone genius and credits the collective effort. There might be one name on the front of the record sleeve, though… Read More »The Collaborative Spirit Behind Brian Eno’s Record Sleeve Designs

Artwork. Advertisement. Encapsulation. Billboard. Brand.  A book cover is many things — and the best ones tend to be all things. In other words, no small feat for the designers tasked with creating covers that… Read More »Five Beautiful Book Covers and the Stories Behind Them

Name: Felfel Designer: Abdo Mohamed Foundry: Boharat Release Date: Initially 2021, but the font is still in progress Back Story: Independent type foundry Boharat Cairo was founded last year with the aim of introducing “new flavors to… Read More »A Font Inspired by Egyptian Streets That Addresses a Problem for Arabic Designers