Panóptico de Actualidad Gráfica y Visual
“One thing that can come as challenging is finding a good balance between expressiveness and legibility, depending on the project’s needs. Sometimes, I lean into disruptive type design or opt for a more expressive approach; however, this could result in the typeface being less dynamic in terms of usability, fitting only specific scenarios. Additionally, designing complex letter shapes can be...
“In font creation, there is usually a lot of routine work that begins after a short period of inspiration and easy creative decisions. In most cases I spend quite a long time designing one font, and it reminds me of a marathon race. At the beginning, you’re running lightly and full of energy, but by the middle or closer to...
“When pairing display typefaces with other type, designers must maintain contrast in styles, sizes, and weights to create visual hierarchy while ensuring harmony. Considering the overall design composition and spacing helps achieve balance and cohesion in the typographic layout.”...
“I always thought that font pairings are an essential part of graphic design and choosing a typeface is my favourite part of each project. Picking the right typeface character to match the brand story and its personality is always challenging but also so beautiful and rewarding once you do it right.”...
A’Design Award & Competition, one of the World’s largest and most diffused international design awards announced results of the 2023-2024 design competition: 1,642 Winners from 114 countries in 151 different design disciplines. Entries were carefully evaluated by an internationally influential jury panel composed of established scholars, prominent press members, creative design professionals and experienced entrepreneurs who devoted great care and...
“Before starting a new project, I always spend a good amount of time trying to find the exact display font that would suit my concept. A basic rule is that the display typeface must catch the user’s eye and communicate effectively without sacrificing clarity. We have to ensure that the letters are legible and practical to use, but still hold...
In the decorative and display typeface world, it seems that size really does matter; even if it looks perfect on the screen, you still cannot be sure that this perfection will pertain when it is enlarged and it may jar somewhat when put side by side with different kinds of typeface. Designers need to pair them with all other types,...
The A’Design Award and Competition is for designers, innovators and companies that want to highlight themselves to attract the attention of media, publishers and buyers. It has up to 100 categories and it is for creative of all types with awards ranging from Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award to Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award...
What is the attraction of infographic or data visualisation? “It’s another way of narrating a story, something that interests me and could captivate other people. As a graphic designer, being able to create a blend of research, information, data, typography and graphics is something that deeply intrigues me.”...
“I reckon explanatory illustrations would be very useful in the education sector: eye-catching and engaging visual representations could help students to better understand and memorise complex phenomena. Also the business sector is getting closer to explanatory illustrations, even though too many times they still rely on old and out-of-date charts and diagrams, which make communication obsolete.”...
Is there any other media you hope you could see more infographics on? “It is evident that an increasing prevalence of screens is becoming a big part of our daily lives. Research indicates a substantial rise in daily screen time, with an almost 50-minute increase per day compared to a decade ago, particularly since 2013. Anticipating this background, we foresee...
“It lies in its ability to seamlessly blend cultural symbolism with the essence of the subject matter. The incorporation of the garlic from the Dangun myth serves as a captivating graphic metaphor. Leveraging a well-known element from Korean culture adds a layer of familiarity and resonance, creating a unique visual language that resonates with the audience. This approach not only...
