Tag: Icons

The Story of Emoji

Gavin Lucas explores the history of the tiny picture phenomenon

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As a former senior writer at Creative Review and the co-founder of London-based illustration agency Outline Artists (and CH contributor), Gavin Lucas’ professional career bridges communication and illustration. That combination makes him well-suited for his latest project: the new book “The Story of Emoji.” The thoroughly-researched, entertaining tome traces the history of everyone’s favorite communication enhancer, looking at early predecessors, like typeset ornaments, through to …

Massimo Vignelli’s Signed 2012 NYC Subway Diagram

The celebrated graphic designer's illustrious map for the MTA is now available as a poster print

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Less than one year ago, the world lost one of its most important creative minds with the passing of Massimo Vignelli. The celebrated graphic designer bestowed upon us a great number of now-iconic designs, though perhaps none more visibly lasting than his 1972 MTA New York City Transit subway map. To celebrate the legacy he left behind, one that will surely continue to inspire for …

Mark Mothersbaugh + Shane Baum Eyewear

CH speaks to the visionary member of DEVO and his wife about their new collection of spectacles

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As a member of Devo, Mark Mothersbaugh is often recognized by his iconic assortment of spectacular spectacles. Now he’s sharing his love for unique glasses by launching a collection of eyewear in collaboration with his wife Anita Greenspan and designer Shane Baum. Mothersbaugh tells CH that the idea to design his own line of glasses had been stirring in his head for quite some time. …