Today we present a very inspirational treat, designer Nazanin Arandi’s interview with Cleon Peterson. Cleon has been making himself noticed in the art and design worlds simultaneously with his graphic (both in terms of subject matter and execution) paintings and a large Russian propaganda inspired promotional campaign for department store Saks Fifth Avenue. 

Steven Tapia is a pretty much self taught designer, animator and director who is making a lot of waves in the hip hop scene right now, with eye catching videos for underground artists like New York City’s own AC, Karniege, Fresh Daily. Most recently he put together a very entertaining video for legendary artists Masta Ace & Edo G., for the track “Little Young” that is currently airing on MTV. Steven was kind enough to shed some light on the…

Zida Borcich runs a letterpress and design shop out of beautiful Mendocino County in California. As designers, we all like to employ the particularly elegant look and feel of this charming 500 year old printing technique once in a while. Whether it is for a client’s identity package, an invite for a chic art opening or book launch party, letterpress can often be the only solution that completes your vision as a designer. With her years of hands on experience,…

Designer, photographer, fashionista Katya Moorman interviewed artist, musician, designer, entrepreneur Bethany Shorb of Cyberoptix in Detroit, MI. Here’s one meeting of creative minds you don’t want to miss! (AN)

Katya Moorman: When I was at Cranbrook (design 04) I knew Bethany Shorb as the girl who maintained the website and looked like she just walked out of Blade Runner. A Cranbrook Grad herself, little did I know that…

As you might have noticed in literature, film or contemporary art: considering “the world to be a highly absurd and weird place”, can be a very inspiring perspective to have as a creative person. Studying the work of graphic designer Amelia Irwin, you will find this to be true more than ever. Amelia creates her awkwardly inspired work for high profile employer, Nickelodeon, her own clients with partner Nicole Killian (under the brand new umbrella ”