Self-described as an “Italian curly designer”, Elsa Jenna is living and working in New York via Milan. With a portfolio that is steadily growing, her website highlights her ability to comfortably work in a variety of illustration styles. I especially appreciate her contributions to IL Magazine which stand out even amongst an already impressive body of work.
Meet Ken Lo, one of Hong Kong’s Top 40 Under 40. With previous experience as a designer for CoDesign and the Alan Chan Design Co., he is now the owner of his own studio. Specializing in branding and packaging, his work is minimal in its approach, often stripping away all but the essential shapes and forms. Explore his portfolio further at Blow.hk.
Highs & Lows is a new iOS app by Alex Fuller and Jessa Brinkmeyer that allows people to document and reflect on their day in a simple way. Hundreds of events that inspire a range of emotions and feelings fill our days. The app encourages people to consider their day in a direct and thoughtful way by distilling down those events and pulling out two simple points that sum up the extremes in a balanced entry.
Download the app here.
Atelier Martino & Jana is a multidisciplinary studio formed in 2000 in Porto, Portugal. With Music as a recurring theme they thoughtfully explore rhythm and tone in a portfolio that seamlessly transitions from pieces that embrace fluidity to work with a more structured approach.
Bibliotheque is a design studio in London, with heavy-hitter clients such as Nike, Adidas, Virgin Atlantic, Google and Sony. Since their establishment in 2003, they have produced highly conceptual and visually stunning work that spans print, interactive, packaging and exhibition design. Keep up with Bibliotheque’s work here.
Mark Bloom aka Mash Creative recently contacted us in regards to his latest project 15/115. Featuring 115 projects spanning a 15 year career to date, the book highlights a well-curated selection of Posters, Logos and case studies from his personal portfolio. The book also features a foreword from renowned designer and author David Airey.
Pre-order a copy here.
Soulseven is the brainchild of Samuel Soulek, a talented graphic designer out of Minneapolis. With a portfolio that spans branding, packaging, poster design, editorial and marketing collateral, Sam’s work employs a clear understanding of typography and carefully balanced layouts. Check out more work from Soulseven here.
Margherita Urbani is an Italian born graphic designer whose work spans illustration, editorial and interactive. Now living in Philadelphia and working at an advertising agency, Urbani continues to create pieces that are light-hearted and eye-catching. When she isn’t designing, she is flexing her creative muscles by drawing and making zines.
