Category: Design

Read Graphis blog entries about award-winning design to learn from the pros and get inspired to create your own stunning designs.

When Piano Keys Shatter and Bones Bloom

A femur splits, and flowers burst through its clinical whiteness. Piano keys fracture into abstract daggers of…

From Concept to Cover, Crafting Visual Stories for Historical Fiction

Behind every compelling book cover lies a story of creative collaboration and artistic vision. At Greenleaf Book…

Montréal Design Studio Reimagines Iconic Café Olimpico’s Packaging Design

Continuing our celebration of Canadian design excellence, we explore how Station Montréal Design Bureau transformed a beloved…

Chong-Wen Chen Decodes Global Goals Through Typography and Symbolism

While many designers chase trends, Professor Chong-Wen Chen hunts for deeper meaning. Drawing inspiration from his groundbreaking…

The Power of Play in Tadao Ando’s Exhibition Design

What happens when you merge the stark beauty of concrete architecture with the fluid grace of typography?…

From Guitar Strings to Grammy Wins: A Conversation with Ron Taft

When you trace the creative DNA of some of advertising’s most iconic campaigns, you often find unexpected…

Woody Pirtle: An Enduring Creative Force

Legendary graphic designer and AIGA Medal recipient Woody Pirtle passed away last week. As we honor his…

Kit Hinrichs: Visual Stories That Changed American Design

In the ever-evolving graphic design landscape, few narratives span half a century with such profound impact as…

Hacin’s Anniversary Set Boxed Up in Style

Boston-based design powerhouse Hacin marked its 30th anniversary in style, earning a Gold in the Graphis Design…

The Spirit of a Place, Bottled: Listening Rock Gin

The best projects start with a name that already sings, and “Listening Rock Gin” is a ballad…

1,300 Years Later, Tang Dynasty Influences Modern Minimalism

33 and Branding’s Xiaowei Zhang’s “Hairstyle Figure” for MUQING is a Platinum-winning project that elevates the everyday…

Breaking Convention One Seat at a Time

This chair concept is more than just a place to sit—it’s a bold invitation to transparency, both…