A new addition to the Logotype series from Laurence King, Logotype Mini presents a selection of the newest, best and most familiar examples of logos around today. The collection of brings together the best of verbal and visual, featuring over 1,300 international typographic identities, by nearly 250 design studios, this is an essential guide for design studio an is a valuable resource. A perfect […]
A new publication from Thames & Hudson, The New Pavilions presents a selection of the best and most exciting examples produced in recent years. The collection of stunning photographs and insight, makes this a perfect addition to any studio library. Pavilions have a myriad forms and as many functions and yet few are built to last. For […]
We’re very lucky to host two wonderful contemporary illustrators. Both are multi award-winning, prolific, influential as well as being really nice people! They perfectly encapsulate the modern illustrator working across a multitude of platforms from editorial, books, packaging, animation, posters and even ceramics. We are really looking forward to them providing insights into their process […]
Following a successful first UK edition last November in London, we are very excited to announce that we are heading “Up North” this October for Offset Sheffield. Our home, for what will be our 10th Offset, will be the beautiful Crucible Theatre. Taking place on October 21st and 22nd, OFFSET Sheffield will be part of […]
This year, OFFSET was delighted to announce a new collaboration with innovation giants Accenture, with a dedicated stage over the three days packed full of talks, panels and discussions. Entitled Innovation by Design, the programme for this stage was jam packed with everything from AI and Customer Insights to Music in a Digital Age and […]
“How to Have Great Ideas – A guide to creative thinking” by John Ingledew offers exactly what it says on the cover, a handy guide that will ensure you’ll never be stuck for a great idea. An ideas man with Dublin based agency Boys and Girls, Mike Fleming reviewed this weeks Laurence King book, How To […]
Understand the art world? No, we don’t either! Luckily, The New Curator, by Natasha Hoare, offers some serious insight into some of the most innovating and interesting practices today, including Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin and Art Angel. A ubiquitous word in contemporary culture, the term ‘curate’ can be interpreted in a number of ways. Originating from the Latin word curare […]
As a boy in short trousers, our good friend and previous contributor, Conor Stevens used to tell people that he wanted to be an ornithologist. So who better to review the newest Angus Hyland publication all about our feathered friends, The Book of the Bird. As a snot-nosed brat I used to tell anyone who would […]
For designers, creating a brand identity can be a complex and daunting challenge. A variety of skills are required to ensure that the successful brand shapes consumer’s perceptions and expectations. We caught up with Dublin designer Shane Kenna, who reviewed the new Laurence King, Creating a Brand Identity for us. Creating a Brand Identity by Catharine […]
Inspired by OFFSET 2015 and the creative workplace of some of its speakers, Roads Publishing has produced a book featuring some of the world’s most innovative and beautiful workplaces, all in one sharply produced book. The Creative Workplace opens with an introduction from our good friend and human man, Rob Alderson, who is the former editor-in-chief of It’s Nice That, and […]