Critique
Critique (established 1999) is the regular Eye column by Rick Poynor.
No animals or models were harmed…
Vogue’s fusion of high fashion with brutish behaviour besmirches readers by making abusive images acceptable. Critique by Rick Poynor
Drifters
Kapitaal renders the cityscape as a waking dream of signs and symbols. Critique by Rick Poynor
Digital self-expression
The MySpace phenomenon makes graphic expression as simple as swapping photos or keeping a diary. Critique by Rick Poynor
Beer: the real thing
Beer labels promise authenticity and reliability. But what about taste? Critique by Rick Poynor
Swiss kitsch
Are installations the new billboards? Or the twinkling face of corporate propaganda? Critique by Rick Poynor
Finger on the trigger
It's designed to shock, but Amnesty's arms trade ad is weak compared to Lord of War's brilliant titles. Critique by Rick Poynor
Digital history book
A website about Alvin Lustig pioneers the presentation of design history for the click-and-search generation. Critique by Rick Poynor
Bad language
With talk of ‘pimping brands’, the ADC’s new campaign makes design look dumber than ever. Critique by Rick Poynor
The big picture
The Guardian’s new Eyewitness page uses single images on a central spread for maximum impact. Critique by Rick Poynor
Paste-up ladies
Collage artist Graham Rawle has created a gripping and surreal novel entirely from words and phrases cut from 1960s women’s magazines. Critique by Rick Poynor