"In today's oversaturated world, people need something strong and identifiable to grab on to in the torrent of media thrown at us 24/7." Kevin Foakes on building a Ninja brand...
Built on the back of a thriving online community and a successful design conference, TOCA ME was set up in 2003 by Nina Schmid and two brothers, Thorsten and Ronald Iberl. Their endeavours across print, web and events focus on bringing people together.
Next year 'Helvitica' celebrates its 50th birthday and, as a tribute, filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a movie that celebrates the font's integral role in graphic design in the last half century. Joe Russ finds out more.
Three London freelancers joined forces in the late 1990s to create Airside; a fun-loving design company renowned for its work across different media and the diverse backgrounds of its members. "The whole thing about us," they tell Adrian Sandiford,"is having an idea and a story to tell"
She can capture character with just a few simple lines, and her eye for clever graphic elements is exemplary. No wonder French illustrator Marguerite Sauvage is in demand with the ever-restless fashion world.
Sam Stubbings believed the design world was false and elitist, until he stumbled across an exhibition that changed his mind forever. Graeme Aymer meets the brains behind 4Wall, one of the UK's most exciting design collectives.
Computer Arts talks to Alberto Cerriteño a Mexican illustrator and designer based in Portland, Oregon, who has a distinctive character illustration style that draws on the influences of his native land.
Some call him the bad boy of web design; others say he's a pioneer. Adrian Sandiford discovers that, ultimately, Joshua Davis is an artist looking for patterns.