Jim Sutherland

Recent articles by Jim Sutherland

Chance can be a fine thing

Issue 106, Summer 2024

Review

MuirMcNeil’s book sets out to explore variations on a seemingly infinite collection of modular, geometric typography.

Let the system do the work

Issue 104, Spring 2023

Review

Lorenz explains the advantages of a grid – but recognises its limitations … The book is full of helpful and instructional lists …

The joy of logos

Issue 103, Summer 2022

Review

Designed and edited by Jens Müller, Logo Beginnings (Taschen, £60) is a well researched and beautifully…

Recent blog posts about Jim Sutherland

The power of chess

7 January 2013
Design history, Graphic design, Posters, Visual culture

Chess – the gymnasium of the mind – is a perennial source of inspiration for designers, film-makers and artists, says Jim Sutherland
It’s no wonder chess holds such a fascination for artists, film-makers and designers, writes Jim…