graphic design
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Shaping the city
Warsaw’s graphic-design industry has emerged from the 1990s, inspired by a new sense of identity.
Off the grid
A fearless Mexican city is drawing comparisons to the world’s most exciting design hubs. We meet its key figures.
The opener
Before toasting a cup craze and scouting the best penknife, we appraise Finnish fondness for fraternities and Russia’s yen for national pride.
Judging a book by its cover
Three designers — Milan's Olimpia Zagnoli, London's David Pearson and New York's John Gall — are quietly redefining what draws readers to books in an age of digital distraction.
Pressing issue
Leipzig's printing heritage and post-reunification reinvention have quietly made it Germany's most compelling creative city — drawing designers, publishers and thinkers to its unhurried, typography-rich streets.
Get the look
From Europe and Asia to the US, five branding insiders give their take on the industry – and what’s next.
Keeping things light
A penchant for spray paint and people-watching inform graphic designer Mirko Borsche’s work, which has one goal above all else: to entertain.
Sign language
If you’ve been to the US, it’s likely that Donald Meeker gave you directions. He’s the graphic designer whose wayfinding systems keep millions of people on track every day.
Best in print
We meet Unit Editions, whose authoritative and accessible design books are made with a deft but human touch.
