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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat principles into its identity

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Reworking a sensitive political topic into an engaging, accessible and design-led publication was one of the challenges that design studio Sister Mary encountered during the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

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A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redeļ¬ned urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat influence

Creative Boom

Taking inspiration from an underground, often undesigned, style and elevating it into a premium publication was one of the design studio Sister Mary's challenges with the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Two Deserts: From Form's latest exhibition traces the changing shape of the Californian desert

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In fact, the title of the film itself is a reference to his oft-quoted debut editorial, where he opines that "There Art Two Deserts," one a grim desolate wasteland, the other the real desert with hidden gifts that pass by the superficial observer. However, the aftermath of his tragic loss is the focus of Two Deserts.

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Wolff Olins completes major brand refresh for New York's world-famous Botanical Gardens

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As a starting point to encapsulate the institution, the agency created a singular idea for the brand: 'Do right by nature' ā€“ a reference to studying nature, protecting it, learning from it and enjoying it. A call to action, spotlighting the leading work of NYBG and acknowledging the active role of nature itself.

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Why accessibility shouldn't compromise on aesthetic

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Most recently, the service has begun providing extensive support for its new range of electric vehicles (EVs), including standard home charge point installations and help to access the public charging infrastructure. Not only this, but Manchipp says, "it's far easier to apply across all media".

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Malin Rosenqvist's textural works are inspired by her love of reading

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In a recent piece titled The Metamorphosis, Malin references her love of the printed form. "At Additionally, the artist is eager to create more book covers for the publications that have left an indelible mark on her life. Otherwise, the artist draws inspiration from a variety of cultural forms, including books and music.

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