Design Notes

Stefy: Where Imperfection Becomes Form

Stefy’s work sits at the intersection of art and design, exploring self-recognition, imperfection, and the rhythms [...]

Artist Turns Everyday Objects Into Star Wars Characters

Princess [...]

Stunning Art that Captures Light

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Jazz Musician Lettering

Curated by Reagan Ray, this collection showcases the expressive typography found on classic jazz album covers. Each [...]

The Origins of the Days of the Week

Rooted in ancient astronomy and mythology, the seven days were named after celestial bodies - the sun, moon, and [...]

South Indian Traditional Kolam Ritual

A timeless daily practice in Tamil Nadu, kolam transforms simple dots into intricate, flowing patterns at the [...]

Wit on the Winding Roads of the Himalayas

Scattered across the hills, these cleverly worded signs blend humor with caution, turning safety messages into [...]

Where Indian Streets Speak in Type

Typeface and graphic designer Pooja Saxena documents the rich variety of fonts found on Indian streets, archiving [...]

Scientific Elegance: The Illustrations of Paul Sougy

Commissioned for French schools, Sougy’s illustrations blend precision with quiet artistry, making science both [...]

From Hurt to Healing: Phases of the Heart

A visual journey through the evolving states of the heart, capturing how we move from wholeness to hurt, and slowly [...]

The Art of Connecting with Emotions: Rukmini Poddar

What if emotions could be seen, not just felt? Rukmini Poddar brings inner landscapes to life through her art, turning [...]

One Month of Small Machines

In this playful series, Federico Tobon brings tiny hand-crafted machines to life through daily creative discipline. [...]

Four Minutes to See Differently

In “How to See, in Four Minutes,” Wendy MacNaughton guides a simple yet profound exercise in slowing down and [...]

The Evolution of Dance: Ricardo Walker’s Crew

In this high energy performance, Ricardo Walker and his crew race through decades of iconic dance styles. [...]

Maps That Make You See the World Differently

Maps do more than guide us—they quietly reshape how we see the world, revealing patterns, connections, and [...]

Make a Zine With Single Sheet

Zines are a simple, hands-on way to turn ideas into something tangible and personal. In this quick guide, Austin [...]

Whimsical World of Mary Blair

The whimsical world of Mary Blair is a riot of colour, joy, and imagination that redefined visual storytelling.  [...]

Delightful Paintings by Charley Harper

Charley Harper transformed nature into bold shapes and lively patterns. His work is a joyful exploration of colour, [...]

Photography Cheat Sheet: Manual Mode Camera Settings

Mastering manual mode doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This cheat sheet by Skylum makes it simple and intuitive. A [...]

The 10 Commandments of Typography

A handy guide for mastering typography, this visual by DesignMantic simplifies the art of font pairing. Clean, [...]

A Visual Timeline of Art History

An initiative to distill an overwhelming volume of information into a timeline that is strikingly minimal yet visually [...]

History of Life

Juan Martinez‚ captures the changing landscapes in different era with his beautiful

Bird Illustrations by Legendary John James Audubon

Through meticulous observation and artistry, John James Audubon brought America’s birdlife vividly to paper. His [...]

How Matchstick Animation Brilliantly Illustrates Social Distancing

A brilliantly simple yet powerful visual, Juan Delcan and Valentina Izaguirre use matchstick animation to convey [...]