Opinion
Vanishing point
A slender idea is inflated to attention-grabbing proportions. Critique by Rick Poynor
A symbol returns to its true colours
After 40 years of use and abuse, Alberto Korda’s picture of Che retains its symbolic power and presence. Critique by Rick Poynor
Editorial Eye 39
An old German saying claims that the Devil hides in the details. Most designers, aligning…
You can judge a cover by its book
Has Penguin lost its touch? Though its original identity came from pairing strong images with a shrewd choice of fiction, the latest round of designs smells like empty marketing. Critique by Rick Poynor
Meanwhile, in the weird world of art
When musicians remake an old hit, it’s called a cover version. When a painter copies an illustrator it’s called fine art
Editorial Eye 37
The editors of a magazine featured in ‘Visual journalism’ (Eye no. 36 vol. 9), though…
The future is ours to see
BBH’s Barnardo’s campaign communicates with a force rarely seen in charity advertising. Critique by Rick Poynor
Why bother? Ask the Dutch
When issues of quality, responsibility and professionalism are debated, the emerging graphic design organisations of Ireland should look to the example of the Dutch BNO