Category Archives: Designer

Zhao Lei

Zhao Lei’s favorite object in his home is a coat rack. That might seem like an odd choice to some, but it wouldn’t if they had one designed by Zhao. His seemingly simple coat rack shows a mastery of geometry, … Continue reading

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Jessica Walsh

It’s difficult to summarize Jessica Walsh’s talents. The multi-talented, multi-disciplinary designer has accomplished so much for being so young. Since graduating from RISD, Jessica has worked at NYC super-studios like Sagmeister Inc, Pentagram Design, and Print Magazine. And she has … Continue reading

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Doogie Horner

Graphic design, writing, and comedy are three powerful genres in the publishing world. The trio is made even stronger when woven together, which is exactly what Doogie Horner does in his work. As an Art Director at Quirk Books, he has … Continue reading

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Jerome Corgier

The alphabet never looked better. And that’s because French artist Jerome Corgier styles his ABC’s with a twist. Jerome creates custom 3-D letters by layering colored paper in different graphic patterns. Each letter is a unique object. Check out what … Continue reading

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Matt W. Moore

When Matt W. Moore shows his true colors, he does so on murals, clothing, bicycles, and well, pretty much everything. That’s because this immensely talented artist uses countless hues on innumerable surfaces. His signature “Vectorfunk” style combines geometric shapes with … Continue reading

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Elle Kim

Wood, yarn and metallic ink are just a few of the materials Elle Kim uses to communicate. That’s because this designer creates custom typography, free form lettering and illustrations with unexpected mediums to push her work in new directions. She … Continue reading

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Rafael Esquer

As the founder of Alfalfa Studio’s, Rafael Esquer promotes diversity. He encourages diversity in their design capabilities; virtually every graphic medium is represented in their project portfolio, from print and web to motion graphics and environmental design. He seeks diversity in … Continue reading

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Dan Funderburgh

Designer Dan Funderburgh’s work is off the wall, even though it mostly exists on the wall. That’s because Dan creates awe inspiring wallpaper designs through his partnership with the Flavorpaper studio, where his designs are hand screen printed to turn … Continue reading

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Ken Barber

“Carefully chosen typefaces can educate, entertain, inform or simply add aesthetic value to design,” explains rockstar type designer and letterer Ken Barber. As a designer at House Industries, Ken creates everything from a typeface based on the Eames aesthetic to quirky t-shirt … Continue reading

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Debbie Millman

Debbie Millman must have more than 24 hours in her days. When you realize her myriad accomplishments as a designer and writer, that seems like the only plausible explanation. She’s a partner and serves as president of the design division … Continue reading

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Judy Kaufmann

Judy Kaufmann captures birds, trees, people and maps in her extraordinarily simple illustrations. Her bold use of color, repetition, and quirky styling creates charming prints, t-shirts, and wallpaper. Judy’s Latin perspective (she’s from Chile and now lives in Barcelona) on … Continue reading

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Steven Heller

I Heart Design. What better way to explain famed art director, journalist, critic and author, Steven Heller’s attitude toward design than by the title of his latest book? Steven’s infinite love for design is evident in whatever creative hat he … Continue reading

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August Heffner

Can a MoMA advertisement or gallery design ever be as beautiful as the masterful work it promotes? Yes, if August Heffner is involved. This MoMA art director has created stunning exhibition identities for shows like “Abstract Expressionist New York” and … Continue reading

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Michael Freimuth

Michael Freimuth is a tireless art director, designer, and illustrator appropriately living in The City That Never Sleeps. Before migrating East full-time, he spent several years in his native Windy City after graduating from Rhode Island School of Design, working … Continue reading

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George Lois

If there were ever a father of Art Direction, it would be George Lois. In his legendary career, George has left an indelible mark on the world of advertising and pop culture with his work, like the “I want my … Continue reading

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