Designer, leaves England, goes to Barcelona
Few designers have left their mark on the city of Barcelona quite like Neil Cutler. He’s the designer behind the graphic concepts of dozens of restaurants in this European cultural hot spot, many of which are known to visitors and locals alike. Cutler is also a renowned packaging designer. Attracted by a climate somewhat better than that of his native Northern England, he’s has been living and working as a graphic designer in Barcelona since 1987. He works independently, with a clear design philosophy based on ideas and concepts rather than style, and a sense of humour that has raised a smile in many of his jobs. This is the second edition of the sell-out book of the same name, fully revised and updated, including communicative, imaginative, fun and award-winning visual solutions applied to packaging, corporate identity and other areas of design.
Unknown Disorder / Offf 2012
Perhaps you suffer from it too! it starts as a hobby, a collection, a job, an interest... then somehow it grows taking over your life, every waking moment becoming part of the obsession... our obsession, manifest in sleepless nights, haunted days, the angst over imperceptible detail, the quest for perfection. The disorder is unknown, the cure - success. This year, 2012, OFFF Barcelona celebrates the designers infected with the Unknown Disorder and showcases their work, the symptoms of obsession. The festival book develops the diagnostic theme, presenting the work of this years artists as a series of patient files in the hospital of OFFF. Each file presents original work by the artists including some made specifically for the festival. The book allows reader feedback by way of device scan-able barcodes which will be used to develop info-graphic artwork later in the year. This year the roster of artists includes publically submitted work alongside such luminaries as: Daniel Eatock, Lucy McRae, Radical Friend, J
Unknown Disorder / Offf 2012
Perhaps you suffer from it too! it starts as a hobby, a collection, a job, an interest... then somehow it grows taking over your life, every waking moment becoming part of the obsession... our obsession, manifest in sleepless nights, haunted days, the angst over imperceptible detail, the quest for perfection. The disorder is unknown, the cure - success. This year, 2012, OFFF Barcelona celebrates the designers infected with the Unknown Disorder and showcases their work, the symptoms of obsession. The festival book develops the diagnostic theme, presenting the work of this years artists as a series of patient files in the hospital of OFFF. Each file presents original work by the artists including some made specifically for the festival. The book allows reader feedback by way of device scan-able barcodes which will be used to develop info-graphic artwork later in the year. This year the roster of artists includes publically submitted work alongside such luminaries as: Daniel Eatock, Lucy McRae, Radical Friend, J
Behind Illustrations
Behind Illustrations is a compendium that presents the current panorama of illustration where professionals the world over make their work known, with a range of illustrations with great visual diversity owing to the contrast of styles and cultures. But the book does not merely reveal their creative work. Each artist has a space at their disposal where they can reflect upon their own work and their own profession. This reveals the person behind each style and project, providing different visions of a profession they all have in common but that is, at the same time, different for each one of them.
Behind Illustrations
Behind Illustrations is a compendium that presents the current panorama of illustration where professionals the world over make their work known, with a range of illustrations with great visual diversity owing to the contrast of styles and cultures. But the book does not merely reveal their creative work. Each artist has a space at their disposal where they can reflect upon their own work and their own profession. This reveals the person behind each style and project, providing different visions of a profession they all have in common but that is, at the same time, different for each one of them.
Basic Sign
Basic is a series about the basic disciplines of graphic design with many examples in each area. The first instalment in the series was about Logos. The earlier books were about Packaging, Corporate Identity, Brochures and Promotions. This new book, Basic Sign, explores the importance of signage and its application in various settings. The book is divided into different categories, including urban, healthcare, corporate, cultural, event and commercial. Within each category, you will find projects that show innovative and creative use of signage.
Basic Sign
Basic is a series about the basic disciplines of graphic design with many examples in each area. The first instalment in the series was about Logos. The earlier books were about Packaging, Corporate Identity, Brochures and Promotions. This new book, Basic Sign, explores the importance of signage and its application in various settings. The book is divided into different categories, including urban, healthcare, corporate, cultural, event and commercial. Within each category, you will find projects that show innovative and creative use of signage.
IB Store available on App Store
The application allows iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users to find, buy and place orders quickly via a convenient interface, simple and elegant. The application offers the catalog classified as Recommendations, News, Offers, Themes and eBooks. If you like what you see, just add the product to your shopping cart and as you are ready for completion, the application will offer more convenient options for you to make the payment and choose the shipping method more convenient for you, as you would in the online bookstore of INDEX BOOK. Our priority is the publication of innovative books and make them available to everyone around the world, so we have chosen this new channel, so you always have at your disposal our catalog at any time and in any situation.
IB Store available on App Store
The application allows iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users to find, buy and place orders quickly via a convenient interface, simple and elegant. The application offers the catalog classified as Recommendations, News, Offers, Themes and eBooks. If you like what you see, just add the product to your shopping cart and as you are ready for completion, the application will offer more convenient options for you to make the payment and choose the shipping method more convenient for you, as you would in the online bookstore of INDEX BOOK. Our priority is the publication of innovative books and make them available to everyone around the world, so we have chosen this new channel, so you always have at your disposal our catalog at any time and in any situation.
Hernán Ordoñez
Hernán is an Argentine graphic designer who has been working as a typography professor since he was 22 years old. He’s also the author of the book “Typex – Typography, a Teaching Experience”. In this interview held at the Festival Blanc (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona), he tells us how his calling for typography and teaching came about, as well as his methodology in class and his design philosophy.
Hernán Ordoñez
Hernán is an Argentine graphic designer who has been working as a typography professor since he was 22 years old. He’s also the author of the book “Typex – Typography, a Teaching Experience”. In this interview held at the Festival Blanc (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona), he tells us how his calling for typography and teaching came about, as well as his methodology in class and his design philosophy.
Structural Displays - 2nd edition
This book is a collection of simple, novel and out-of-the-ordinary packs and displays. Some are as simple as a single die-cut, while others have up to nine different structures. All are based on creativity. To improve the layout and make it easier to find the contents, the displays are arranged and classified into three levels of technical difficulty. Like its predecessors Structural Packaging and Structural Greetings, the goal of Structural Displays is to become a reference for design professionals.
Structural Displays - 2nd edition
This book is a collection of simple, novel and out-of-the-ordinary packs and displays. Some are as simple as a single die-cut, while others have up to nine different structures. All are based on creativity. To improve the layout and make it easier to find the contents, the displays are arranged and classified into three levels of technical difficulty. Like its predecessors Structural Packaging and Structural Greetings, the goal of Structural Displays is to become a reference for design professionals.
Typo Latino by Jordi Vilafranca
Typo Latino is a publication where we showcase the work of emerging typographers as well as established type designers from across the globe. What differentiates Typo Latino from other font books is that we feature typefaces, outline the process of constructing them and provide short explanations from the authors on the formal characteristics or applications of each typeface. We want to show the working process, the final result and the end uses where they exist. As a compilation of best works by Latin authors, this text serves as a tribute to and an emphasis on Latin character. Among the 30 typographers are Andreu Balius, Alexander Paul, Eduardo Manso and Iñigo Jerez.
Typo Latino by Jordi Vilafranca
Typo Latino is a publication where we showcase the work of emerging typographers as well as established type designers from across the globe. What differentiates Typo Latino from other font books is that we feature typefaces, outline the process of constructing them and provide short explanations from the authors on the formal characteristics or applications of each typeface. We want to show the working process, the final result and the end uses where they exist. As a compilation of best works by Latin authors, this text serves as a tribute to and an emphasis on Latin character. Among the 30 typographers are Andreu Balius, Alexander Paul, Eduardo Manso and Iñigo Jerez.
LoSiento
Borja Martínez and Gerard Miró are two of the components of the studio LoSiento, formed in Barcelona in 2006. Listen to this interview recorded during the Festival Blanc (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona) to hear why they think the computer should be just another tool for designers and not the principal one, as well as their objectives and their origins.
LoSiento
Borja Martínez and Gerard Miró are two of the components of the studio LoSiento, formed in Barcelona in 2006. Listen to this interview recorded during the Festival Blanc (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona) to hear why they think the computer should be just another tool for designers and not the principal one, as well as their objectives and their origins.
Emil Kozak
Emil Kozak is a Danish graphic designer who lives in Barcelona. In this interview done during the Blanc Festival (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona), Emil explains the differences between Danish and Spanish design, as well as the relationship between art and skating. He also talks to us about the books he’s published with Index Book, “One Day” and “Mid-fi.”
Emil Kozak
Emil Kozak is a Danish graphic designer who lives in Barcelona. In this interview done during the Blanc Festival (November 2011, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona), Emil explains the differences between Danish and Spanish design, as well as the relationship between art and skating. He also talks to us about the books he’s published with Index Book, “One Day” and “Mid-fi.”
Ruska&Martin
Ruska&Martin is a German-based studio formed by Roman Ruska and Francisca Martín. They have worked for brands such as Mercedes, in their constant search for creativity and originality. In this interview done at the Torre Agbar in Barcelona (March 2011), Ruska&Martín talk about how they see German design and what the keys are for achieving excellent results.
Ruska&Martin
Ruska&Martin is a German-based studio formed by Roman Ruska and Francisca Martín. They have worked for brands such as Mercedes, in their constant search for creativity and originality. In this interview done at the Torre Agbar in Barcelona (March 2011), Ruska&Martín talk about how they see German design and what the keys are for achieving excellent results.
Peepshow Collective
Peepshow has achieved a rare alchemy: corralling a set of unique visual talents into a cohesive, and hugely influential, collective. Over the past decade, the Londonbased group have worked across illustration, animation,set design, textiles and art direction for such clients as the Victoria & Albert Museum, M&C Saatchi, BBC, The New York Times and SHOWstudio. They’ve represented the best of British image-making at expos for The British Council and The Museum of Modern Art in Japan, and have featured in shows at the ICA, the Hayward Gallery and Somerset House.This book is a chance to delve into the Peepshow imagination, scanning collective and individual work from the past decade and glimpsing future directions. It’s also a rare chance to see behind the pixels, an interview with all of Peepshow’s members offering their take on where they start, when they decide to stop, and what happens in between. The book will be available in February 2012.
Peepshow Collective
Peepshow has achieved a rare alchemy: corralling a set of unique visual talents into a cohesive, and hugely influential, collective. Over the past decade, the Londonbased group have worked across illustration, animation,set design, textiles and art direction for such clients as the Victoria & Albert Museum, M&C Saatchi, BBC, The New York Times and SHOWstudio. They’ve represented the best of British image-making at expos for The British Council and The Museum of Modern Art in Japan, and have featured in shows at the ICA, the Hayward Gallery and Somerset House.This book is a chance to delve into the Peepshow imagination, scanning collective and individual work from the past decade and glimpsing future directions. It’s also a rare chance to see behind the pixels, an interview with all of Peepshow’s members offering their take on where they start, when they decide to stop, and what happens in between. The book will be available in February 2012.
Basic Promo
Basic is a series about the basic disciplines of graphic design. The first installment in the series was about Logos. The second one was about Packaging, the third about Corporate Identity, the fourth about Brochures. The fifth is about Promotions, and is classified by the type of aims: to inform, to wish, to invite, to sell. Basic Promo features different promotional works and strategies developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles that enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source for inspiration.
Basic Promo
Basic is a series about the basic disciplines of graphic design. The first installment in the series was about Logos. The second one was about Packaging, the third about Corporate Identity, the fourth about Brochures. The fifth is about Promotions, and is classified by the type of aims: to inform, to wish, to invite, to sell. Basic Promo features different promotional works and strategies developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles that enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source for inspiration.
Isidro Ferrer
Isidro Ferrer is a widely-known reference in Spanish graphic design. With various awards behind him, among them the National Award for Design, Ferrer personalizes all of his projects with his always recognizable personal touch, a result of his great love artisan work. In this interview from the AGI OPEN Festival in Barcelona, October 2011, Ferrer talks to us about his inspirations, his thoughts, and himself as a whole.
Isidro Ferrer
Isidro Ferrer is a widely-known reference in Spanish graphic design. With various awards behind him, among them the National Award for Design, Ferrer personalizes all of his projects with his always recognizable personal touch, a result of his great love artisan work. In this interview from the AGI OPEN Festival in Barcelona, October 2011, Ferrer talks to us about his inspirations, his thoughts, and himself as a whole.
Blanc Festival
The Blanc Festival is celebrated every year in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona). It’s a weekend dedicated to design, with conferences by well-known designers and workshops where knowledge is shared and debated. Index Book wanted to speak with its founders so that they could explain how it all came about. Discover what they call “the event” and see that Blanc is more than just another festival.
Blanc Festival
The Blanc Festival is celebrated every year in Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona). It’s a weekend dedicated to design, with conferences by well-known designers and workshops where knowledge is shared and debated. Index Book wanted to speak with its founders so that they could explain how it all came about. Discover what they call “the event” and see that Blanc is more than just another festival.
Look who's coming to Bilbao!
This edition’s teaser was created with the theme “Look who’s coming to Bilbao” and tried to create expectation about the artists who will come to the city to attend SELECTED C. We wanted to play with intrigue, expectation and the figure of Bilbao as the setting. We chose to show the artists’ work in color, scattered throughout the city, and create a musical montage, emphasizing the video as an artistic work. A production of UniKo Art Director: Iván Miñambres Director of Production: Diana Cano Director of Photography: Iñigo Gómez Editing: Óscar Álvarez
Look who's coming to Bilbao!
This edition’s teaser was created with the theme “Look who’s coming to Bilbao” and tried to create expectation about the artists who will come to the city to attend SELECTED C. We wanted to play with intrigue, expectation and the figure of Bilbao as the setting. We chose to show the artists’ work in color, scattered throughout the city, and create a musical montage, emphasizing the video as an artistic work. A production of UniKo Art Director: Iván Miñambres Director of Production: Diana Cano Director of Photography: Iñigo Gómez Editing: Óscar Álvarez
Josep Mª Garrofé
Josep Maria Garrofé, packaging specialist and author of several books on the subject, explains how his idea came about to develop more creative and artisanal packaging independent of conventional suppliers. After commenting on a few projects, Garrofé reflects on packaging design and tells us about the latest project he has undertaken: SelfPackaging.
Josep Mª Garrofé
Josep Maria Garrofé, packaging specialist and author of several books on the subject, explains how his idea came about to develop more creative and artisanal packaging independent of conventional suppliers. After commenting on a few projects, Garrofé reflects on packaging design and tells us about the latest project he has undertaken: SelfPackaging.
ñh8
The Spanish chapter of the Society for News Design (SND-E) has published its eighth volume of ÑH The Best in Journalistic Design from Spain and Portugal 2011, with the winners, finalists and all of the awards given: 27 gold medals, 50 silver medals and almost 100 special mentions, in the categories of redesign, newspapers, magazines and online publications. Each member of the jury, made up of fourteen professionals from both countries, brought their assessment of the prizes and their vision of journalistic design in the Iberic peninsula.
ñh8
The Spanish chapter of the Society for News Design (SND-E) has published its eighth volume of ÑH The Best in Journalistic Design from Spain and Portugal 2011, with the winners, finalists and all of the awards given: 27 gold medals, 50 silver medals and almost 100 special mentions, in the categories of redesign, newspapers, magazines and online publications. Each member of the jury, made up of fourteen professionals from both countries, brought their assessment of the prizes and their vision of journalistic design in the Iberic peninsula.
Musa WorkLab
Musa WorkLab is a Portuguese graphic design studio that started a few years ago and in a short time has managed to work with such clients as Reebok and Martini. In this interview from the Torre Agbar in Barcelona (March 2011), Musa WorkLab explains how they started as a studio, their way of working and their understanding of design. They also reflect about their style and about the perfect client.
Musa WorkLab
Musa WorkLab is a Portuguese graphic design studio that started a few years ago and in a short time has managed to work with such clients as Reebok and Martini. In this interview from the Torre Agbar in Barcelona (March 2011), Musa WorkLab explains how they started as a studio, their way of working and their understanding of design. They also reflect about their style and about the perfect client.
Julien Vallée
Julien Vallée is a young Canadian illustrator whose designs combine digital and handmade styles. In this interview from the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011), Julien talks about his beginnings as a designer, the advantages and inconveniences of mixing these two styles, and his goals for the near future.
Julien Vallée
Julien Vallée is a young Canadian illustrator whose designs combine digital and handmade styles. In this interview from the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011), Julien talks about his beginnings as a designer, the advantages and inconveniences of mixing these two styles, and his goals for the near future.
Ignore
Ignore is a young creative team that has come out of the most recent generation of the OFFF Atelier. At the OFFF Festival 2011 in Barcelona, their 12 members talk to us about their first projects, emotions, and experiences within the professional world of graphic, audiovisual and interactive arts.
Ignore
Ignore is a young creative team that has come out of the most recent generation of the OFFF Atelier. At the OFFF Festival 2011 in Barcelona, their 12 members talk to us about their first projects, emotions, and experiences within the professional world of graphic, audiovisual and interactive arts.
AGI OPEN 2011 Barcelona
On October 3rd and 4th, AGI Open 2011 took place at the Teatro Coliseum in Barcelona. Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) is an elite club for artists and acclaimed designers that has met for two days a year since 1952 to debate their profession, explore knowledge and share their passion for art. This year, Barcelona was selected to hold the second edition of “Open,” with 26 conferences in two days with the biggest names in design: Michael Bierut, Stefan Sagmeister, Marian Bantjes, Isidro Ferrer and many more.
AGI OPEN 2011 Barcelona
On October 3rd and 4th, AGI Open 2011 took place at the Teatro Coliseum in Barcelona. Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI) is an elite club for artists and acclaimed designers that has met for two days a year since 1952 to debate their profession, explore knowledge and share their passion for art. This year, Barcelona was selected to hold the second edition of “Open,” with 26 conferences in two days with the biggest names in design: Michael Bierut, Stefan Sagmeister, Marian Bantjes, Isidro Ferrer and many more.
Marian Bantjes
Marian Bantjes is a designer, typographer, writer and illustrator who works internationally from her little house on a small island near Vancouver, Canada. From the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011), Marian explains why she defines herself as a “graphic artist,” reflects on current design and about her passion for structure and patrons. Additionally, Marian talks about her book “I Wonder” and her greatest aspiration, which is that the rest of us become inspired thanks to her.
Marian Bantjes
Marian Bantjes is a designer, typographer, writer and illustrator who works internationally from her little house on a small island near Vancouver, Canada. From the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011), Marian explains why she defines herself as a “graphic artist,” reflects on current design and about her passion for structure and patrons. Additionally, Marian talks about her book “I Wonder” and her greatest aspiration, which is that the rest of us become inspired thanks to her.
Laia Blasco
Laia Blasco talks to us about her book ONPRINT, from the screen to paper and vice versa. The author explains in depth the two objectives of the book: to serve as a practical guide to printing and to encourage debate and relection on digital and print publishing.
Laia Blasco
Laia Blasco talks to us about her book ONPRINT, from the screen to paper and vice versa. The author explains in depth the two objectives of the book: to serve as a practical guide to printing and to encourage debate and relection on digital and print publishing.
Brosmind Studio Interview
Juan and Alejandro are the brothers who give their name to Brosmind studio, located in Barcelona since 2006. From the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011) they both talk to us in detail about how their studio came about and all the advantages of their brotherly connection. In addition, Juan and Alejandro explain their first artistic concerns, and how their childhood hobbies have luckily turned into their profession.
Brosmind Studio Interview
Juan and Alejandro are the brothers who give their name to Brosmind studio, located in Barcelona since 2006. From the OFFF Festival in Barcelona (CCCB, June 2011) they both talk to us in detail about how their studio came about and all the advantages of their brotherly connection. In addition, Juan and Alejandro explain their first artistic concerns, and how their childhood hobbies have luckily turned into their profession.
Marc van der Heijde Interview
Marc van der Heijde is a Dutch graphic designer who was part of Studio Dumbar. In this interview done at the Torre Agbar in Barcelona during the Selected Europe event (March, 2011), Marc talks to us about Dutch design, the studio's methodology and style, and his special passion for typography. A review of the greatest works from the studio.
Marc van der Heijde Interview
Marc van der Heijde is a Dutch graphic designer who was part of Studio Dumbar. In this interview done at the Torre Agbar in Barcelona during the Selected Europe event (March, 2011), Marc talks to us about Dutch design, the studio's methodology and style, and his special passion for typography. A review of the greatest works from the studio.
Call for entries Selected C Graphic Design from Europe
For the third consecutive year, Index Book is inviting graphic design and motion design artists--both students and professionals--from all over Europe to submit their work from 2011 to be “Selected.”
Call for entries Selected C Graphic Design from Europe
For the third consecutive year, Index Book is inviting graphic design and motion design artists--both students and professionals--from all over Europe to submit their work from 2011 to be “Selected.”
Select J Graphic Design from Spain
The 10th edition of Index Book's yearbook on Spanish graphic design and new media projects completed in 2010. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary, the DVD includes typeface Jota, designed by Marc Salinas. Eleven professionals met at Barcelona's DHUB and Picasso Museum on March 23th, 2011. On one side of the room the 5 selectors of the Graphic Design section went round a table covered in spreads of printed work pieces. On the other side of the room, 3 professors scrutinized the work for the Schools chapter. Finally, the 3 selectors of the New Media section watched the contents of different projects on a giant screen. All in all, it was a long, difficult task owing to the high level achieved in this year's Select i annual. The Select J selectors team are: Graphic Design: Verónica Fuerte, Daniel Morales, Àngel García, Alberto Rodríguez, Alejandro Benavent. New Media:Lucas Elliot, Sergio del Puerto, Joaquín Urbina. Schools: Isabel Novoa, Jesús Santos, Tània Costa.
Select J Graphic Design from Spain
The 10th edition of Index Book's yearbook on Spanish graphic design and new media projects completed in 2010. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary, the DVD includes typeface Jota, designed by Marc Salinas. Eleven professionals met at Barcelona's DHUB and Picasso Museum on March 23th, 2011. On one side of the room the 5 selectors of the Graphic Design section went round a table covered in spreads of printed work pieces. On the other side of the room, 3 professors scrutinized the work for the Schools chapter. Finally, the 3 selectors of the New Media section watched the contents of different projects on a giant screen. All in all, it was a long, difficult task owing to the high level achieved in this year's Select i annual. The Select J selectors team are: Graphic Design: Verónica Fuerte, Daniel Morales, Àngel García, Alberto Rodríguez, Alejandro Benavent. New Media:Lucas Elliot, Sergio del Puerto, Joaquín Urbina. Schools: Isabel Novoa, Jesús Santos, Tània Costa.
Selected B Graphic Design from Europe
Selected is not an award, but rather, as its name suggests, it is a selection of interesting projects completed during the past year. These are chosen by a selection team which is annually designated by the publisher -Index Book. The annual is presented with an original design and in a special format, smaller than average yearbook. The book is divided into three different categories (Profesional Graphic Design, Profesional New Media and Schools) and each project is featured individually in a double page spread. Instead of being numbered, each edition of Selected is assigned a letter, in alphabetical order, which is also the initial of the font face used in the book. Namely, the second volume in the series, Selected B, refers to the font face Bodoni. This is Index Book's special way of paying homage to typography as an iconic element in design. The team of Selectors assigned for this edition have been, under each category: Graphic Design: Musa WorkLab, Isidro Ferrer, Marc van der Heijde, Francisca Martín, Roma
Selected B Graphic Design from Europe
Selected is not an award, but rather, as its name suggests, it is a selection of interesting projects completed during the past year. These are chosen by a selection team which is annually designated by the publisher -Index Book. The annual is presented with an original design and in a special format, smaller than average yearbook. The book is divided into three different categories (Profesional Graphic Design, Profesional New Media and Schools) and each project is featured individually in a double page spread. Instead of being numbered, each edition of Selected is assigned a letter, in alphabetical order, which is also the initial of the font face used in the book. Namely, the second volume in the series, Selected B, refers to the font face Bodoni. This is Index Book's special way of paying homage to typography as an iconic element in design. The team of Selectors assigned for this edition have been, under each category: Graphic Design: Musa WorkLab, Isidro Ferrer, Marc van der Heijde, Francisca Martín, Roma
Abel Martinez
With his exhibition Codes of Abstraction behind him, Abel Martínez looks back on his career and talks about the pillars of his personality and of his work. Designer, music producer, DJ…Abel tells about his influences, his projects (in particular about this exhibition), and reflects on the differences involved in being a designer or an artist.
Abel Martinez
With his exhibition Codes of Abstraction behind him, Abel Martínez looks back on his career and talks about the pillars of his personality and of his work. Designer, music producer, DJ…Abel tells about his influences, his projects (in particular about this exhibition), and reflects on the differences involved in being a designer or an artist.
Lucas Elliot
From the Dhub Museum in Barcelona (March 2011) Lucas Elliot, Boolab’s executive producer and artistic and creative supervisor, talks to us about the origins of this well-known and model motion graphics studio, but he also talks about the current state and the future of this discipline. A walk through his theories and a look at his most well-known work, which has won, among other awards, the Klick 10, Laus 10, Prix Ars 10…
Lucas Elliot
From the Dhub Museum in Barcelona (March 2011) Lucas Elliot, Boolab’s executive producer and artistic and creative supervisor, talks to us about the origins of this well-known and model motion graphics studio, but he also talks about the current state and the future of this discipline. A walk through his theories and a look at his most well-known work, which has won, among other awards, the Klick 10, Laus 10, Prix Ars 10…
Alejandro Benavent
Alejandro Benavent is the editor-in-chief of d(x)i, a design magazine with a ten-year plus history. It is published quarterly in over 80 countries and has won awards such as the ADCV-Gold and the LAUS Design Award, among others. From the Picasso Museum in Barcelona (March 2011) Alejandro talks to us about the origins of this publication as well as his short-term objectives. He also reflects on the current role of design in Spain.
Alejandro Benavent
Alejandro Benavent is the editor-in-chief of d(x)i, a design magazine with a ten-year plus history. It is published quarterly in over 80 countries and has won awards such as the ADCV-Gold and the LAUS Design Award, among others. From the Picasso Museum in Barcelona (March 2011) Alejandro talks to us about the origins of this publication as well as his short-term objectives. He also reflects on the current role of design in Spain.
Eduardo de Felipe
Eduardo de Felipe is a Spaniard living and working in London. Together with David Boleas, they created Pirata, a studio focusing in digital production. From the terrace of the TechTalent Centre in Barcelona (March 2011), Eduardo tells us how this studio originated, analyses the differences between Spanish and English design and explains the main key factors to be considered when designing for mobile devices. He also gives us a close up view of one their projects: The Pirata Boat Race
Eduardo de Felipe
Eduardo de Felipe is a Spaniard living and working in London. Together with David Boleas, they created Pirata, a studio focusing in digital production. From the terrace of the TechTalent Centre in Barcelona (March 2011), Eduardo tells us how this studio originated, analyses the differences between Spanish and English design and explains the main key factors to be considered when designing for mobile devices. He also gives us a close up view of one their projects: The Pirata Boat Race
Offf Barcelona 2011
This video reflects our impressions of Offf Festival 2011 held in Barcelona last June at CCCB.
Offf Barcelona 2011
This video reflects our impressions of Offf Festival 2011 held in Barcelona last June at CCCB.
Logology2
The look and functions of logos vary over time. First emerged as pictorial names to differenciate producers in the market, logos today speak a much sophisticate language that caters for the world. Whether they draw on symbolism or wordds or letterforms to channel values and promises, keeping the message precise and straightforward is still the key to talk. Following the success of Logology®, Logology®2 put together a picture of unique brand expressions that answer changes and are meant to grow with time.
Logology2
The look and functions of logos vary over time. First emerged as pictorial names to differenciate producers in the market, logos today speak a much sophisticate language that caters for the world. Whether they draw on symbolism or wordds or letterforms to channel values and promises, keeping the message precise and straightforward is still the key to talk. Following the success of Logology®, Logology®2 put together a picture of unique brand expressions that answer changes and are meant to grow with time.
Alex Trochut
In this interview with Alex Trochut, which took place at the Offf Festival (Barcelona, June 2011), we learn first hand and in more detail about his book Alex Trochut: More is More. He talks about his references and how he attempts to reflect these influences in his vision of the future. He also shows us his work process though as he himself says, he does not feel that any secrets have been revealed. Finally, he reflects on where his future lies saying he is open to everything.
Alex Trochut
In this interview with Alex Trochut, which took place at the Offf Festival (Barcelona, June 2011), we learn first hand and in more detail about his book Alex Trochut: More is More. He talks about his references and how he attempts to reflect these influences in his vision of the future. He also shows us his work process though as he himself says, he does not feel that any secrets have been revealed. Finally, he reflects on where his future lies saying he is open to everything.
Bruce Duckworth
One of the great geniuses of international packaging tells us from the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011) during Selected event, what the keys to the laws of simplicity are that always guide his work. Bruce also talks to us about his projects, specifically about Metallica, and about the essential risks that a good designer must take. Finally, he surprises us with his last reply about the image or logo he would like to change.
Bruce Duckworth
One of the great geniuses of international packaging tells us from the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011) during Selected event, what the keys to the laws of simplicity are that always guide his work. Bruce also talks to us about his projects, specifically about Metallica, and about the essential risks that a good designer must take. Finally, he surprises us with his last reply about the image or logo he would like to change.
Rafa Cano
During the Selected Europe event, from the building TechTalent Barcelona (March 2011), Rafa Cano takes us deeper into the world of animation sharing his beginnings as an artist, his references, his current work, and his dreams and aspirations. All this combined with the images from his short film Tachaaan!, which led him and his school to being nominated at the Goyas in 2010.
Rafa Cano
During the Selected Europe event, from the building TechTalent Barcelona (March 2011), Rafa Cano takes us deeper into the world of animation sharing his beginnings as an artist, his references, his current work, and his dreams and aspirations. All this combined with the images from his short film Tachaaan!, which led him and his school to being nominated at the Goyas in 2010.
Sergio del Puerto - SERIAL CUT
Sergio del Puerto answers to the name of Serial Cut, a studio in Madrid founded by him in 1999. From the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011)during Selected event, Sergio tells us first of all about his career beginnings and the founding of his studio. He also talks about the style they are trying to develop and about what for him the perfect client would be like. Finally, he gives a piece of personal advice to the youngest people who are starting out on the road of graphic design.
Sergio del Puerto - SERIAL CUT
Sergio del Puerto answers to the name of Serial Cut, a studio in Madrid founded by him in 1999. From the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011)during Selected event, Sergio tells us first of all about his career beginnings and the founding of his studio. He also talks about the style they are trying to develop and about what for him the perfect client would be like. Finally, he gives a piece of personal advice to the youngest people who are starting out on the road of graphic design.
Andreas Müller - NANIKA
Just a few minutes of chatting with Andreas is enough to appreciate the originality of his work. In the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011) during Selected event, Andreas explains how Nanika came into existence and talks to us about his projects and his working method. Warm, personal, and very expressive, Andreas communicates his passion for his profession through his words and offers us a a couple of pieces of valuable advice, among others: ‘if you never starts, never gonna finish’.
Andreas Müller - NANIKA
Just a few minutes of chatting with Andreas is enough to appreciate the originality of his work. In the Agbar Tower in Barcelona (March 2011) during Selected event, Andreas explains how Nanika came into existence and talks to us about his projects and his working method. Warm, personal, and very expressive, Andreas communicates his passion for his profession through his words and offers us a a couple of pieces of valuable advice, among others: ‘if you never starts, never gonna finish’.
MyOwnBusinessCard by Marc Praquin
The most ambitious project for a designer is undoubtedly the design of its own business card. Being his own client, stepping back, finding the right balance between vision and strategy are real challenges. These constraints explain why the results are most of the time just surprising. MyOwnBusinessCard#2 shows more than 200 selected business cards by designer's worldwide.
MyOwnBusinessCard by Marc Praquin
The most ambitious project for a designer is undoubtedly the design of its own business card. Being his own client, stepping back, finding the right balance between vision and strategy are real challenges. These constraints explain why the results are most of the time just surprising. MyOwnBusinessCard#2 shows more than 200 selected business cards by designer's worldwide.
Diccionario visual de tipografía by Ambrose & Harris /Spanish edition Index Book
El presente libro constituye una guía que incluye los términos más utilizados en el campo de la tipografía. Cada término se presenta con una explicación y una contextualización, además de su traducción al inglés.
Diccionario visual de tipografía by Ambrose & Harris /Spanish edition Index Book
El presente libro constituye una guía que incluye los términos más utilizados en el campo de la tipografía. Cada término se presenta con una explicación y una contextualización, además de su traducción al inglés.
Retrofonts by Gregor Stawinski / Spanish edition Index Book
Retrofonts celebrates over 400 of the most eye-catching and timeless fonts designed between the middle of the nineteenth century and the end of the twentieth century. Arranged chronologically, every section provides a historical, political and cultural context for the eras during which these fonts were created. Presented in the style of old type specimen books, the fonts are showcased in conjunction with visual examples of how they were used in an array of design applications. Retrofonts will do more than inspire you – the enclosed CD that contains 222 copyright-free fonts will allow you to use these fonts in any way you choose, making this book an invaluable tool for anyone interested in graphic design and typography.
Retrofonts by Gregor Stawinski / Spanish edition Index Book
Retrofonts celebrates over 400 of the most eye-catching and timeless fonts designed between the middle of the nineteenth century and the end of the twentieth century. Arranged chronologically, every section provides a historical, political and cultural context for the eras during which these fonts were created. Presented in the style of old type specimen books, the fonts are showcased in conjunction with visual examples of how they were used in an array of design applications. Retrofonts will do more than inspire you – the enclosed CD that contains 222 copyright-free fonts will allow you to use these fonts in any way you choose, making this book an invaluable tool for anyone interested in graphic design and typography.
Green Graphics by Vicky Eckert, Efrén Zúñiga & Ana Freixas
Using a 3D puzzle, which can be taken apart, as a cover, these designers offer us more than 150 projects from more than 23 different countries related to the environment and global warming. A selection spanning corporate images, publicity campaigns, books, exhibitions and web projects where design reinforces a new objective in itself: raising public awareness.
Green Graphics by Vicky Eckert, Efrén Zúñiga & Ana Freixas
Using a 3D puzzle, which can be taken apart, as a cover, these designers offer us more than 150 projects from more than 23 different countries related to the environment and global warming. A selection spanning corporate images, publicity campaigns, books, exhibitions and web projects where design reinforces a new objective in itself: raising public awareness.
TypoMag - Typography in magazines by Laura Meseguer
This is the first book in the new Typo collection, which is conceived as a source of inspiration for designers who use typography as one of the main resources in their projects –from both an expressive and communicative standpoint. The first volume of the collection is TypoMag and is dedicated to typography as used in magazines. TypoMag analyzes excellence in the use of typography, custom-made fonts and the personalized fonts used in almost 30 magazines on a variety of topics.
TypoMag - Typography in magazines by Laura Meseguer
This is the first book in the new Typo collection, which is conceived as a source of inspiration for designers who use typography as one of the main resources in their projects –from both an expressive and communicative standpoint. The first volume of the collection is TypoMag and is dedicated to typography as used in magazines. TypoMag analyzes excellence in the use of typography, custom-made fonts and the personalized fonts used in almost 30 magazines on a variety of topics.
Basic Brochures
Basic Brochures features different brochures developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles that enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source for inspiration.
Basic Brochures
Basic Brochures features different brochures developed by designers from around the world, showcasing a broad range of styles that enhance the book and make it both a compendium of visual input and a great source for inspiration.
OFFF 10th anniversary book
The OFFF International Festival for the Post-Digital Creation Culture (Paris, 24-26 June 2010) presents an exclusive 10th anniversary book published by Index Book. All the happenings in the history of the festival are narrated in an original, uninhibited and interactive way through anecdotes, situations, testimonials and images by renowned artists such as Neville Brody, Kyle Cooper, Hi-Res!, Hillman Curtis, Rob Chiu, Michael Paul Young, Digital Kitchen, Multitouch Barcelona, Paula Scher, Vasava, Alex Trochut and Erik Natzke, among others. The book's design is based on fresh, spontaneous aesthetics that match the concept of a personal journal. The visual effects, illustrations, image treatment and interaction with the reader bring the book's contents closer through an emotional experience. The cover design and foreword have been carried out by Joshua Davis, while the book design is by Sanpuk and Art Direction by Aimée Campos. With a DVD containing an original film and Offf opening titles collection.
OFFF 10th anniversary book
The OFFF International Festival for the Post-Digital Creation Culture (Paris, 24-26 June 2010) presents an exclusive 10th anniversary book published by Index Book. All the happenings in the history of the festival are narrated in an original, uninhibited and interactive way through anecdotes, situations, testimonials and images by renowned artists such as Neville Brody, Kyle Cooper, Hi-Res!, Hillman Curtis, Rob Chiu, Michael Paul Young, Digital Kitchen, Multitouch Barcelona, Paula Scher, Vasava, Alex Trochut and Erik Natzke, among others. The book's design is based on fresh, spontaneous aesthetics that match the concept of a personal journal. The visual effects, illustrations, image treatment and interaction with the reader bring the book's contents closer through an emotional experience. The cover design and foreword have been carried out by Joshua Davis, while the book design is by Sanpuk and Art Direction by Aimée Campos. With a DVD containing an original film and Offf opening titles collection.
Common Interest by Emmi Salonen
Common Interest explores document design in the fields of arts, culture, academia, public sector and charities.
Common Interest by Emmi Salonen
Common Interest explores document design in the fields of arts, culture, academia, public sector and charities.
Selected Europe 2010
On the 12th and 13th of March 2010, the European graphic design conferences by Selected Europe were held in Barcelona. The first competition organised by Index Book was a big success in terms of participation and created a solid basis for future editions. Our speakers, Tomi, Agathe, Joakim, David, Björn, Robert, Eduardo, Lars, Agnès and Martí, surprised and inspired us with their ideas and exhibition of projects, making each speech a memorable experience. The workshops lead by professionals and teachers from the top design school let loose the creativity from all those who decided to take part, bringing amazing results.
Selected Europe 2010
On the 12th and 13th of March 2010, the European graphic design conferences by Selected Europe were held in Barcelona. The first competition organised by Index Book was a big success in terms of participation and created a solid basis for future editions. Our speakers, Tomi, Agathe, Joakim, David, Björn, Robert, Eduardo, Lars, Agnès and Martí, surprised and inspired us with their ideas and exhibition of projects, making each speech a memorable experience. The workshops lead by professionals and teachers from the top design school let loose the creativity from all those who decided to take part, bringing amazing results.
Selected Europe 2011
On March 25 and 26 past a whole series of events took place in the Agbar tower of Barcelona. European professionals arranged to meet in order to share, debate and increase each other’s knowledge. During the afternoons of both days conferences took place at which brilliant European studios showed the backstage of their most representative works and ideas. Bruce Duckworth, Musa WorkLab, Stereoplastika, Isidro Ferrer, Ruska&Martin Associates, Sergio del Puerto of Serial CutTM, Ignore, Andreas Müller of Nanika, and Marc van der Heijde of Studio Dumbar were the artists participating this year.
Selected Europe 2011
On March 25 and 26 past a whole series of events took place in the Agbar tower of Barcelona. European professionals arranged to meet in order to share, debate and increase each other’s knowledge. During the afternoons of both days conferences took place at which brilliant European studios showed the backstage of their most representative works and ideas. Bruce Duckworth, Musa WorkLab, Stereoplastika, Isidro Ferrer, Ruska&Martin Associates, Sergio del Puerto of Serial CutTM, Ignore, Andreas Müller of Nanika, and Marc van der Heijde of Studio Dumbar were the artists participating this year.
Selected Europe Workshops BCN 26/03/11
On 26 March, Saturday morning continued with the same dynamic and above all with the same excitement thanks to Josep María Garrofé, Rafa Cano, Christian Klotz, and Aimée Campos doing Packaging, the Stop Motion technique or animation.
Selected Europe Workshops BCN 26/03/11
On 26 March, Saturday morning continued with the same dynamic and above all with the same excitement thanks to Josep María Garrofé, Rafa Cano, Christian Klotz, and Aimée Campos doing Packaging, the Stop Motion technique or animation.
Selected Europe Workshops BCN 25/03/11
On March 25 past a whole series of events took place at the TechTalent Center of Barcelona venue for the development and at the same time enjoyment of design and creativity. Morning workshops were provided by the publishing house Index Book. European professionals arranged to meet in order to share, debate and increase each other’s knowledge. On Friday morning the first workshops were begun by César Peña, Laura Meseguer, Sergio del Puerto, Inge Gobert, Mar Guerrero and Montse Sabater. The variety of these workshops was one of their greatest attractions since each one dealt with a different field ranging from typography to art direction in still lifes .
Selected Europe Workshops BCN 25/03/11
On March 25 past a whole series of events took place at the TechTalent Center of Barcelona venue for the development and at the same time enjoyment of design and creativity. Morning workshops were provided by the publishing house Index Book. European professionals arranged to meet in order to share, debate and increase each other’s knowledge. On Friday morning the first workshops were begun by César Peña, Laura Meseguer, Sergio del Puerto, Inge Gobert, Mar Guerrero and Montse Sabater. The variety of these workshops was one of their greatest attractions since each one dealt with a different field ranging from typography to art direction in still lifes .
Select J/Selected B - The Selection 2011
Last 23 and 24 of March several designers from Europe met in Barcelona to select last year’s best works. The aim of this selection is to publish a book with the selected designs that will be divided in three categories: Graphic design, New Media and Schools. The new edition of the book will arrive next fall in its usual format.
Select J/Selected B - The Selection 2011
Last 23 and 24 of March several designers from Europe met in Barcelona to select last year’s best works. The aim of this selection is to publish a book with the selected designs that will be divided in three categories: Graphic design, New Media and Schools. The new edition of the book will arrive next fall in its usual format.
More is More - Alex Trochut
Trochut shows us in this book his most intimate, most personal and, at the same time, professional side. Trochut talks about his professional influences such as Dalí and Miró and of course about his work, but also about his creative processes. In this book we find an entire series of sketches and the transformations his ideas undergo from the moment they are conceived until they reach the paper. The Alex Trochut’s monogram is printed on the cover with phosphorescent ink.
More is More - Alex Trochut
Trochut shows us in this book his most intimate, most personal and, at the same time, professional side. Trochut talks about his professional influences such as Dalí and Miró and of course about his work, but also about his creative processes. In this book we find an entire series of sketches and the transformations his ideas undergo from the moment they are conceived until they reach the paper. The Alex Trochut’s monogram is printed on the cover with phosphorescent ink.
Offf, Year Zero Limited Festival Edition
'It's time to set up new rules, to invent new games. It's time to be revolutionary.' Year Zero.Year zero is the theme for the 11th OFFF Festival edition. This book features original works from all the artists invited to this edition inspired by this theme. The list of renown artists that showcases their work in the 2011 festival edition are Marian Bantjes, Vincent Morisset, Rick Poynor, Eboy, Why not Associates, Erik Spiekermann, Han Hoogerbrugge, Andy Cruz, Sagmeister, Alex Trochut, among others.
Offf, Year Zero Limited Festival Edition
'It's time to set up new rules, to invent new games. It's time to be revolutionary.' Year Zero.Year zero is the theme for the 11th OFFF Festival edition. This book features original works from all the artists invited to this edition inspired by this theme. The list of renown artists that showcases their work in the 2011 festival edition are Marian Bantjes, Vincent Morisset, Rick Poynor, Eboy, Why not Associates, Erik Spiekermann, Han Hoogerbrugge, Andy Cruz, Sagmeister, Alex Trochut, among others.
Around Europe Packaging by Andrés Fredes
The Around Europe Book Collection presents European design in the form of graphic trips across European creativity. Project stories and interviews permit a look behind the scenes where inspiration rules the world of creation. It’s all about Packaging in the next volume of the Around Europe collection. Selected packaging that stand out by their Unconventional, Exceptional, Experimental, Elegant, Chic, Exclusive solutions.
Around Europe Packaging by Andrés Fredes
The Around Europe Book Collection presents European design in the form of graphic trips across European creativity. Project stories and interviews permit a look behind the scenes where inspiration rules the world of creation. It’s all about Packaging in the next volume of the Around Europe collection. Selected packaging that stand out by their Unconventional, Exceptional, Experimental, Elegant, Chic, Exclusive solutions.
Mid-Fi by Emil Kozak
Mid-Fi takes a extensive look at the recent change in the perception of how a computer can be used in a graphic-design/ illustration process. Is an exploration of this hybrid crafts-based approach, mixed with modern technology, and the new forms of expression that brings. The selected work in this book, is not necessarily resisting the seduction of new technology, but rather mixing the best of 2 worlds; Low-Fi and Hi-Fi.
Mid-Fi by Emil Kozak
Mid-Fi takes a extensive look at the recent change in the perception of how a computer can be used in a graphic-design/ illustration process. Is an exploration of this hybrid crafts-based approach, mixed with modern technology, and the new forms of expression that brings. The selected work in this book, is not necessarily resisting the seduction of new technology, but rather mixing the best of 2 worlds; Low-Fi and Hi-Fi.