“‘Pop’ reflects the reality of society by drawing from consumer culture and mass communication. This style captures themes from mass consumption, creating awareness and offering a shared cultural identity. We see Pop Graphics as a contemporary expression that evolves with society’s changing ideals.”...
Amaury Filho — Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
“Pop culture is anything that resonates with a broad audience, from manga and K-pop to nostalgic aesthetics like 60s cartoons or 80s slasher films, which can inspire new styles such as the animation in Across the Spiderverse. Drawing from my childhood passions for films, comics, RPGs, and video games, I found my niche in design and fine arts. Pop culture...
IdN™ Creative Country® — United Kingdom
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IdN v30n1: Pop Graphics, Cult & Icons — Symbols That Define Generations — How Image Makers Shape Our Obsessions
Pop culture is like a chameleon, constantly reshaping itself to mirror the zeitgeist of its era. This cultural phenomenon is not only diverse but also varies significantly across different countries and generations, often functioning as a reflection of youthful spirit, their celebrated figures, and their fervent obsessions. But what exactly delineates “Pop”? To be classified as pop, something must strike...
IdN™ Creative Country® — New Zealand
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IdN™ Creative Country® — Switzerland
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The Woork — Madrid, Spain
How is event and festival identity design different from other projects? “In digital identity projects, sometimes it is not even possible to create a physical touchpoint or one that connects with the user in a way other than on a screen. On the opposite side, these projects allow the studio to play with the spatial connection, since they are usually...
Abissal Brands Co. — São Paulo, Brazil
Driven by “the passion to help other people achieve their goals with their brands”....
IdN™ Creative Country® — South Korea
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Ella Zheng — Singapore
What do you enjoy most about designing event and festival identities? “For this particular festival identity design, I enjoyed learning about heritage in the Philippines. As someone who hasn’t visited there yet, it’s interesting to get to know more about their culture. They have a cold dessert named halo halo, which reminds me of Singapore’s ice kacang; both are colourful...
Tiquismiquis.club — Roberto Espartero & Juan Martín — Málaga, Spain
What do you enjoy most about designing event and festival identities? “The chance to experiment with visual elements and current trends. The temporary nature of these projects allows us to create memorable and clear identities while adapting to different spaces and media depending on the event. This flexibility provides plenty of creative opportunities, as each festival has its own context...
IdN™ Creative Country® — Germany
A designers’ guide to major cities worldwide! A regular column comprising a comprehensive creative guide to the world’s leading talent hubs. An ever-expanding map of the best contacts, education programmes, exhibition spaces — and all those special “secret” spots and hangouts!...