To grasp the genius of Iranian graphic design one must understand its incredible heritage in the arts, and the current upheavals. A short journey from ancient Persia to the most contemporary graphic design.
Ever wondered how it is like to be a designer abroad? Here is an illustrated portrait of Turkish graphic design, through history and contemporary designers.
Fortunately, as I turned down an alleyway, I came across the “Istanbul Design Center”. It’s a school of applied art, a venue for exhibitions, workshops and conferences, a publishing house… in short, just what I was looking for!
A few posters have piqued my curiosity!
Unfortunately, I had to drop in outside opening hours… not a single student, just a calligraphy teacher who suggested I drop in again the following week… sniff… So it’s back in France that I find out more about this place and discover an amazing communication made by the founder of this place: Faruk Akın ( with a “ı” without a dot ! like in our Graphéıne logo! :-) )
Y2K trend, the 2000’s style is back
From surnames to acronyms: creating a brand name from letters
The smart set of ambigrams, graphic symmetry and word reflections
Maurits Escher’s impossible reality
The UN logo takes on water during COP28
French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development – Visual identity
Fontevraud Royal Abbey – Brand identity
Eurex, accountancy and consulting – Visual identity
Evesio, Nuclear Medical Center – Naming & visual identity
Saint-Étienne Opera House – 2017/18 Season
Lucky New Year! A throw of the dice will never abolish chance!
Picture stones, fascinating natural wonders
Time and creation #02 : how does time impact our creative brain?
A visit to Basel’s printing museum
There is no smoke without brands!