design:related - issue detail

An Interview with Nick Pritchard

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT

If you're like me, then you still like to buy CDs. In fact, I've even bought records I had no interest in listening to, solely because of the packaging. I can't tell you how many albums I've purchased just because Asterik Studios designed them. One man who's at the heart of this subject is Nick Pritchard. You may know him by the moniker Metrosea – you've probably seen his work, and perhaps even own some. He's the Creative Director for Epitaph Records, the purveyors of some of the most influential music of the past 20 years and some of the most iconic design in the music industry.

Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:16:00 GMT

Gestalten brings out another must-have coffee table book with Marcel Wanders: Behind The Ceiling, edited by Robert Klanten, Shonquis Moreno and Adeline Mollard.

Paul Budnitz & Kidrobot

Wed, 06 May 2009 04:49:00 GMT

Founded by Paul Budnitz in 2002, Kidrobot has virtually created a category of themed collectible toys for adults. Kidrobot has become the world's foremost creator of limited edition art toys and clothing at the intersection of street culture, pop art, and post-modern life.

7 Fashion Trends for Fall 2009

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:55:00 GMT

In the midst of what is conceivably the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Fall 2009 Fashion Week was held in all of the major fashion capitals of the world: New York, Paris, Milan, and London.

“crEATe.” Book Review

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

crEATe is a sourcebook on new visual developments and trends within food, design, hospitality and packaging design.

Best of 2008: A List of Design Lists

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:04:00 GMT

It's without a doubt that 2008 was an interesting year. With over 150 lists from more than 20 different categories, our year-end list of lists should keep you busy for a while.

Coralie Bickford-Smith

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:52:00 GMT

Coralie is an award winning book cover designer and has created several acclaimed series designs for Penguin Books. Art director Jim Stoddart first spotted her latent talent six years ago in the page layouts for a supermarket pet club magazine. At which point Coralie breathed a huge sigh of relief, as on the whole she prefers designing book covers. Recently she has been working on projects with students at London College of Communication, passing on the principle that underpins her own work: 'stop designing, start playing'.

Asian Contemporary Art Fair

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:39:00 GMT

The second annual Asian Contemporary Art Fair ran from November 6-10, 2008 at Pier 92 in New York City. The event featured over 80 galleries from 15 countries.

Seoul Design Olympiad 2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:42:00 GMT

After being named by the International Design Alliance (IDA) as the World Design Capital 2010, Seoul hosts a three-week-long event (October 10 - 30) at their Jamsil Olympic stadium.

Blake E. Marquis

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:49:00 GMT

Blake E. Marquis is a man of many talents... Well, actually I can't definitively state that he is, that just sounded like a fun way to describe him. Whether or not Blake is a man of many talents, there is an abundant amount of evidence that proved he is, in fact, talented. Talented on a paramount level. If you've ever come across his online portfolio then you know what I mean. If you haven't, get to know Blake in 10 Questions / 10 Answers.

The Colorful Themes of Spring

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:04:00 GMT

For many of the collections shown during New York Fashion Week (September 5-12, 2008) this Spring, they were all about color.

Pictoplasma NYC 2008 Festival

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:53:00 GMT

What began as a "micro-idea" in 1999 of starting a contemporary character design archive has since evolved into book publishing and festivals showcasing some of the finest examples of character art, animation, illustration and design today.

Shepard Fairey

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:47:00 GMT

You've seen his art on the streets. You've seen his shirts on celebrities, musicians and tattoo artists. You've seen him featured in everything from skateboard magazines to fine art publications. He's been a character in a video game, a guest on Dave Navarro and Henry Rollins' talk shows, and his iconic Andre the Giant face has been seen literally everywhere. He's Shepard Fairey, and you know him. Even if you haven't realized that you're familiar with his work, you are. Although over the years he's become known as "the OBEY guy", he's much more than that. He's a father, a businessman, a DJ and a hell of an artist. One might argue about whether or not he's an artist, and perhaps his style isn't for everyone... but one thing is certain—Shepard Fairey works harder than you.

Shepard Fairey – Works

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:29:00 GMT

A selection of works by Shepard Fairey. For more of Fairey’s artwork see his book, E. Pluribus Venom.

Color Chart, Color Field

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Examining the influence of color in the institutions of art and fashion Spring 2008.

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The Brooklyn Museum hosts a retrospective exhibition for the renowned Japanese Pop Artist from April 5 through July 13, 2008.

The Tenth Annual Armory Show

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:11:00 GMT

A review of the 2008 New York art fair.

Music You Can Work To

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:02:00 GMT

design:related asked the staff at Turntable Lab to come up with their best music to work to.
Here are the results.