Blog: Graphic design
9 January 2026
Books received #62
Here are half a dozen interesting books that landed on Eye’s desks and plan chests in recent months …
3 November 2025
Action is stronger than feeling
During a year in which the UK has seen far-right rallies, the conference was a renewed call to stand in solidarity with people of colour.
22 September 2025
Graphic matters during wartime
Despite many challenges, Kyiv’s first big international festival of design and illustration went ahead without serious disruption.
17 September 2025
As good as it gets
To say that Otl Aicher’s work is the best you can see anywhere is an understatement, writes Quentin Newark.
9 September 2025
Graphic design live #21
Read the Eye Events page to stay up to date with exhibitions, conferences, talks and workshops … and book for Type Tuesday
5 August 2025
This sporting myth
The sports event symbols for the 1972 Olympics are rightly regarded as one of graphic design’s undoubted high points, writes Quentin Newark …
12 June 2025
Blood lines
It is always interesting to see a designer transcend the constraints of commercial practice …
21 May 2025
Serendipity and self-discovery
The publication includes Levit’s journey through a multi-faceted practice of designing, writing, teaching, editing, directing and archiving …
9 May 2025
Graphic design live #20
Read the Eye Events page to stay up to date with exhibitions, conferences, talks and workshops … and book for Type Tuesday
15 January 2025
Pure design play
Ken Garland started working for Galt Toys in 1961, and later conceived and designed toys and games for them.


