Silhouette Project

One graphic designer's ode to his newborn daughter

When graphic designer Brent Holloman was about to welcome his first child into the world, he had learned enough from friends that those formative years can fly by. In order to enjoy and remember the early stages of his daughter’s development he decided to draw her silhouette once a week for the first year of her life. Holloman started with a photo of the baby’s …

Austin Beerworks

Texas' design-minded craft brewery

When considering the average beer can design, images of wide mouth tops, color-changing graphics and loud patriotic motifs come to mind. As an exception to the in-your-face branding that saturates big beer, Texas-based Austin Beerworks is as focused on design as they are with creating award-winning craft beer. Launched in June 2012, the young brewery worked closely with Helm Workshop to establish a sharp, pleasant …

The 25th Biennial of Graphic Design Brno

The Czech design competition revamps its approach in an anniversary year

by Adam Štěch In its 25th edition, the Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno, Czech Republic, takes a radical turn in its new organizational team, exhibition concept, and a more curated approach to the selection of artworks and accompanying exhibitions. The Biennial of Graphic Design in Brno is one of the oldest events of its kind in the world. Biennials of art, sculpture, architecture or …