Art

Bamp-badamp-ba-danna-damp, ba-danna-damp! MTV’s sonic signature by Jonathan Elias To borrow from Longhi on Caravaggio, there was life before MTV and life after and the two were not the same. Indeed, if I simply mention some song titles or lyrics, you will no doubt conjure up the images from the then-new art form: video. Here goes: […]

Don’t let vinyl, plastic or light-emitting diodes dull your senses. There are hundreds of sign painters around the world who, like their craft-honored cousins in letterpress printing, keep the old arts from becoming olde by offering their talents as viable services. Over the past few years I’ve celebrated the role that sign painter and historian

Last week, a giant purple egg mysteriously appeared outside of the Chase Center in San Francisco, the home of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. With the unmistakable scent of a buzzy brand activation wafting through the air, a wildlife expert was called in to inspect the egg, but they were unable to identify the species

In this conversation, Matthew Dillon, co-CEO of the Organic Trade Association, discusses the growth and challenges of the organic industry. He highlights the importance of generational shifts in consumer behavior, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z, who are increasingly committed to organic products. Dillon emphasizes the need for investment in infrastructure to support domestic organic

Woodworking cannot be taken away from me even if I am deported. Raul de Lara At first glance, Raul de Lara’s sculptures appear as magical, realistic interpretations of plants and objects, often with a cheeky twist, all masterfully carved from wood. And while this read isn’t incorrect, de Lara’s work is so much more than

Ever since Ishan Khosla became a graduate of SVA’s MFA Design program in 2005, he’s devoted a considerable portion of his scholarship to building sturdy links between Indian arts and crafts and their relevance to the contemorary global world. He has revived the totemic folk art of văn se vănvās. He has forged recipricoal relationships

This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, host Nicola Hamilton is joined by Kemp Attwood, partner at AREA 17. With a background in creative writing and new media design, Attwood has spent nearly two decades working at the intersection of design, strategy, and technology. He has helped shape AREA 17’s global vision—leading interdisciplinary teams across Paris

Sustainability brands have long been defined by soft color palettes, delicate leaf motifs, and messaging that nudges consumers toward “doing less harm.” It’s a visual and verbal language that feels familiar and comforting — maybe even expected. So when VSA Partners proposed a fresh take in their hypothetical rebranding of Seventh Generation, asking “What if

In the case of the Illinois “Help Stop Hate” program, these words are pictures, pictures are signs, and signs are totems that encourage the public to “Report Hate … Get Support.” In the midst of the federal government’s systematic dismembering of emergency public services, Illinois is one of only three states with a dedicated hate-incident

This industry perspective is by Talia Patapoutian, research lead at Red Antler. Indulge me for a moment: imagine you’re standing inside the walls of Game of Thrones‘ Winterfell, with centuries of heroes, traitors, myths, and magic swirling around you. Or perhaps you’re strolling through Tolkien’s beloved Shire, wandering idyllic green fields and ducking into hobbit-holes.