Contemporary Graphic Design

Packing a powerful visual punch: contemporary avant-garde graphic design. This compendium showcases the extraordinary cutting-edge work of 100 of the world's most progressive graphic designers, from the hard-hitting political messages of Jonathan Barnbrook to the lyrical digital compositions of Peter Saville to the iconoclastic imagery of Stefan Sagmeister. Alongside the array of visually stunning and thought-provoking advertisements, CD covers, posters, packaging, websites, and corporate identities are texts by each designer expressing their individual approach to graphic design practice as well as personal insights into the motivations behind the work. An introductory essay highlights current issues surrounding graphic design practice, from the rise of digital tools to the influence of consumerism. By presenting a survey of the latest, most experimental and forward-looking graphic design from around the globe, this book provides a snapshot of the discipline today and insights for its future. Contemporary Graphic Design is essential for anyone interested in the power of images. The list of entries includes: Jonathan Barnbrook, The Designers Republic, FUEL, Fernando Gutiérrez, Hideki Inaba, KesselsKramer, Scott King, Christian Köstner, Jörg Lehni, Karel Martens, ME Company, M/M (Paris), Martijn Oostra, Gabor Palotai, Stefan Sagmeister, Peter Saville, Studio Boot, Sweden Graphics, Omar Vulpinari, Martin Woodtli.