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This book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention. Colour is one of the essential elements of many branding designs. It can help give an identity personality and warmth, express emotion, communicate messages in an unconscious and subtle way and it can keep or navigate the viewer's interest, drawing the eye and making elements stand out. This book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention - the combinations that maybe shouldn't work but just do. These are palettes that break the established rules and laws we have been taught about colour theory and remind us that colour can be fun as well as meaningful.

Javier Jaén studied Graphic Design and Fine Arts in Barcelona, New York and Budapest. His professional activities focus on editorial illustration, book covers, and cultural communication. His is a symbolic, playful language, and he looks for narrative scenarios and aesthetics in close context, related to the everyday experience. He has worked for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Time, Harvard University, National Geographic, Greenpeace and Penguin Random House among others. Bilingual edition: Spanish and English

Camille's art is visceral, immediate and instinctive. Her bold colours, playful shapes and geometric patterns create a powerful visual energy, lifting moods, stirring hearts and raising smiles in all who pass by.

This beautifully curated book showcases a diverse collection of packaging solutions from Japan's most talented designers, studios, and brands. Japan Unboxed offers an immersive journey into the captivating world of contemporary Japanese packaging design. Known for its seamless blend of tradition, innovation, and attention to detail, Japanese design is admired worldwide for transforming even the simplest of products into works of art. This beautifully curated book showcases a diverse collection of packaging solutions from Japan's most talented designers, studios, and brands. From minimalist designs that evoke a sense of calm and precision to bold, colourful creations that celebrate playfulness and creativity, Japan Unboxed is a visual feast for design enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone intrigued by the art of packaging.

Discover how designers masterfully wield type as a tool for expression, pushing boundaries and defying conventions to create compelling narratives and evoke profound emotions. In an era dominated by fleeting attention spans and visual saturation, this book celebrates the enduring power of expressive typography to captivate, provoke, and inspire. Discover how designers masterfully wield type as a tool for expression, pushing boundaries and defying conventions to create compelling narratives and evoke profound emotions. From daring experimentation to meaningful storytelling, each page invites you to explore the boundless creativity and artistry of contemporary typographic design. Immerse yourself in the richness of form, colour, and meaning, and uncover the stories behind each innovative creation.

The first monograph of world-renowned graphic designer Anna Kulachëk's work. Anna Kulachëk is a New York-based graphic designer, originally from Ukraine. Kulachëk's distinctive style, characterised by simple typefaces, primary colours, and basic shapes, has garnered attention from prestigious clients like MoMA, Nike, and Prada. Notably, her role as art director at the Strelka Institute in Moscow showcased her transformative impact, steering the visual identity of the institution. Kulachëk's vibrant visual language, marked by boldness and clarity, has become her trademark and seen her garner a global following.

Explore how icons and pictograms, born out of a necessity for efficient communication, have become indispensable tools shaping the evolution of visual communication. Icons and pictograms, born out of a necessity for efficient communication, have become indispensable tools shaping our digital world, transcending language barriers and providing a visual shorthand for complex ideas. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, brands communicate through a fusion of visual and verbal elements, catering to the brevity of texting and social media, as symbols, pictograms, and visual shortcuts take centre stage. Explore this dynamic evolution of visual communication in Iconic: Icons and Pictograms in Design Today.

In Kama Sutra A‿Z Malika Favre blends typography, illustration, design and erotica in this exquisitely produced limited edition. The 'Kama Sutra A-Z' was initially developed by Malika Favre in 2013 as an art project and exhibition. Seven years later, she decided to gather this body of work into a limited edition book co-published with Counter-Print. The 26 letters are displayed as individual art pieces and accompanied by erotic excerpts, carefully curated by the artist, with a strong emphasis on female poets. The result is an eclectic and timeless collection of writings, from ancient times to today, including contributions from renowned poets such as Sandra Cisneros, Yusef Komunyakaa, Stephanie Burt, Warsan Shire, Kyle Dargan and Michael Faudet amongst many more‿ The dialogue created by this approach emphasises the timeless relevance of Erotica and is meant as a celebration of joy, pleasure and sensuality. As Vatsyayana once wrote, 'So long as lips shall kiss, and eyes shall see, so long lives this, and this gives life to thee'. The book was designed by Counter-Print and printed in Italy. The cover has been gold foiled and the book is end-blocked in matt black.

This extraordinary compilation showcases the limitless possibilities of letter forms transformed into three-dimensional objects of art. Step into the captivating world of three-dimensional typography with `Three Dimensional Type¿ by Counter-Print Books. This extraordinary compilation showcases the limitless possibilities of letter forms transformed into objects of art, inviting your imagination to take flight. Explore the fusion of the familiar and the extraordinary as designers push the boundaries of perception and creativity. Discover the freedom from rules and guidelines, the integration of AI and advanced software tools and the profound exploration of texture.

Object Logos contains a carefully curated selection of logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of objects such as scissors, musical instruments, sports kit, tools, keys and stationery.

Fashion Play is an enchanting book illustrated by Lesley Barnes. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and fashion becomes an endless playground. Fashion Play is an enchanting book illustrated by Lesley Barnes. Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and fashion becomes an endless playground. The book is divided into three sections, allowing you to mix and match fashion outfits in a delightfully playful manner. The possibilities are as boundless as your own imagination. Fashion lovers of all ages will find endless joy in curating their own sartorial masterpieces. Whether yoüre a budding fashionista or a seasoned trendsetter, this interactive book will inspire you to experiment, express and embrace your unique sense of style. So, dive into the world of Fashion Play and unlock your inner fashion designer.

Smallhorn¿s abstract sculptures and installations have mesmerised audiences around the world, with their striking use of colour, geometric forms and playfulness.  Sophie Smallhorn is an artist and consultant who exhibits internationally. Her work explores the relationships between colour, volume and proportion. Smallhorn¿s abstract sculptures and installations have mesmerised audiences around the world, with their striking use of colour, geometric forms and playfulness. This body of work has been brought together for the first time in Sophie Smallhorn: Works.

From Italy is a celebration of creativity from Italy, compiled and published by Counter-Print. Featuring 18 creatives & their work including: Parco Studio, CRSL, Matteo Vandelli, Maxim Dosca, BRH+, Cabaret Typographie, La Tigre, Happycentro, Multi Form, Atto, CamuffoLab, Olimpia Zagnoli, Tassinari/Vetta, Federico Barbon, Mauro Bubbico, Multiplo, Eremo & Camilla Falsini.

Optic explores optical effects in contemporary graphic design. Some art forms have had more of an impact on the language of graphic design than others, but not many have helped contribute the same dynamism, energy and vitality as Op Art. Graphic designers today are rediscovering the optical art of the 1960s with delight, revelling in its experimentation and unexpected outcomes. It is the purpose of Optic to attempt a survey of optical effects in graphic design and to help distinguish their various forms. Cover features an applied spinning optical disc, with three different colourways (green, yellow and grey) - orders will be selected at random.

Mini Stories by Scout Editions invites readers to delve into the hidden histories and enchanting tales behind the everyday objects and wonders that surround us. Mini Stories came about from Scout Editions' love of history and story-telling. Over the past few years they have created a series of cute cards that have simplistic illustrations. They are Riso printed on the front with a story on the back about the object. It's usually an interesting fact about how that object was invented or an insight you may be unaware of. Mini Stories is a collection of these illustrations and accompanying texts. It's a small art book that will appeal to fans of this 'kawaii' style of illustration. The content would appeal both to adults and children. Or even more accurately, creative people with kids, who are interested in design, function, history and aesthetics. Mini Stories boasts eight distinct bellyband designs, each adorned with a unique illustration from the book. These thoughtfully designed bellybands fold out to reveal a black and white poster showcasing a collection of icons, specially crafted by Scout Editions. Please note, orders will be fulfilled at random and a variety of jackets is not guaranteed.

A compilation of food & drink logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, seabirds, anchors and mermaids.

A celebration of creativity from Africa, compiled and published by Counter-Print. Featuring 17 creatives & their work including: Vukile Batyi, Blood, Sweat + Polony, Bold Branding, Ahmad Hammoud, Elio Moavero, Mrs + Mr Luke, Thandiwe Muriu, MUTI, Thabiso Ntuli, Sindiso Nyoni, Hust Wilson, Pearly Yon, Studio Onss Mhirsi, Studio PIC, The Ninevites, Daniel Ting Chong & VM DSGN

Type to Image by Marta Cerdà Alimbau explores how the celebrated designer blurs the boundaries between typography and illustration. While Cerdà's style is strongly eclectic, she believes that the separation of these two disciplines into specialised activities is a limitation. Instead, she opts for a multi-disciplinary approach that brings functional beauty and emotion to her unique design work. Since 2008, she has worked on a host of global projects which call for art direction, design, illustration and custom typography for arts, culture and advertising clients in her native Barcelona and abroad.

Maritime Logos is the second instalment in an ongoing series of pocket books dedicated to logo design. Following on from ‿Architectural Logos‿ this title contains a wonderful selection of logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of maritime elements such as fish, water, boats, lighthouses, anchors and mermaids. This book contains work from some of the world's leading designers and agencies, including Studio Blackburn, IWANT, Werklig, Rob Clarke, Empatía and many more.

This revised and expanded second edition of Hey: Design & Illustration contains many new projects as well as the work and collaborations carried out as part of Hey's expansion into the world of retail. One of the most innovative and celebrated European design agencies of recent years, Hey are capable of working in a variety of mediums and fields, uniting both spheres of graphic design and illustration seamlessly. The work and accompanying text within this book, covering clients such as Monocle, Paypal, Nokia and Uniqlo, as well as the promotional pieces and illustrations, were selected to help demonstrate this versatility and to give an insight into how the studio's ideas are hatched and their problems solved.

From Japan is a collection of work from some of the most talented agencies in Japan, such as Nendo, MR Design, Grand Deluxe, Daikoku Design Institute, The Simple Society and many more.

Celebrate Everything is the story of Oxford Pennant, a designer & manufacturer of vintage wool & cotton pennants that are inspired by American sports traditions. The book will contain both the vintage source material and the company's many collaborations with global brands such as Nike, Harley Davidson, Warner Music and Facebook.

The first art book containing the work of Spanish photographers Anna Devis and Daniel Rueda.

Cruz Novillo: Logos provides a comprehensive guide to an important facet of Pepe Cruz Novillo's output, his logo design; and in doing so proves the importance of this body of work, both to Spain and the global design community. This book offers inspiring content for any designer in this field and those looking to explore Spanish corporate design.

This modern compendium of packaging design showcases a selection of the best work from around the world carried out in this field.Compiled by Counter-Print, the casebound book also contains interviews and case studies from some of the world's most renowned agencies, with their work gathered into groupings such as food, drink, cosmetics, confectionery, fashion and home.

Sunday Suns is an experiment. It is play. It is half therapy and half visual journalism - a small way to inject our world with some much needed positivity and light.

Logos from Japan contains a selection of symbols and logos from this beguiling country. The logos have been carefully selected by Counter-Print to help convey the richness, variety and vitality of Japan's graphic landscape.

From Eastern Europe is a collection of work from some of the most talented designers, agencies and illustrators in this region ‿ such as Anna Kulacheck, The Bakery, AKU, Dima Pantyushin, Metaklinika and many more. Countries included: RussiaEstoniaSerbiaHungaryCzech RepublicPolandCoatia