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The designer’s role is the role of good citizenship.
Steven Heller reports on the New York Botanical Garden’s 'Flower Power' exhibition, a summer event celebrating the art, activism, and aesthetics of the 1960s and 1970s. The show features works by iconic artists such as Andy Warhol, Milton Glaser, and Corita Kent, alongside new installations by contemporary artists Eugenia Mello and Amie Jacobsen. The exhibition explores themes of peace, protest, and environmentalism through vibrant, flower-inspired art and design.
The article profiles Dutch illustrator Hanneke Rozemuller, whose editorial work explores themes of psychology, philosophy, and the surreal. Drawing inspiration from Push Pin Studios and artists like Milton Glaser and Seymour Chwast, her dreamlike, textural illustrations use blue tones to evoke introspection and emotional depth.
The Brand Identity interviews The Collected Works co-founders Justin Colt and Jose Fresneda ahead of The Design Conference 2025. They discuss their studio’s evolution from SVA classmates to a bi-coastal hybrid practice, their philosophy of 'Rad Work for Rad People™,' and their embrace of generative, expressive design. The conversation highlights their collaborative process, flexible structure, and notable projects like the 'Day of the Dead' record packaging.
The article celebrates 20 years of Debbie Millman’s pioneering podcast Design Matters, reflecting on its origins, evolution, and enduring mission to explore creativity. Millman discusses the early challenges of launching a design-focused show in 2005, her most meaningful interviews, and the upcoming 20th anniversary event at Symphony Space in New York City. She emphasizes her continued passion for storytelling and connecting with creative minds across disciplines.
The Brand Identity interviews Seattle-based design studio Civilization, founded by Michael Ellsworth, Corey Gutch, and Gabriel Stromberg. The studio discusses its socially conscious ethos, community initiatives like the Design Lecture Series and Beyond This Point podcast, and projects such as Death Over Dinner and Drugs Over Dinner that address cultural and social issues through design. They also share insights into their branding work for ethical fashion label Olderbrother and their ongoing mission to align design with civic responsibility.