Critique

 

Critique (established 1999) is the regular Eye column by Rick Poynor.

 
From covers to content

From covers to content

Chip Kidd’s first novel may be the first novel about graphic design. Critique by Rick Poynor
 

Unclassifiable book

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The New Sins consigns graphic designers to the upper levels of hell. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
Postcards from the edge

Postcards from the edge

Rick Poynor

The ‘unpatriotic’ Sphere caught US designers at the worst moment. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
Vanishing point

Vanishing point

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A slender idea is inflated to attention-grabbing proportions. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
A symbol returns to its true colours

A symbol returns to its true colours

Rick Poynor

After 40 years of use and abuse, Alberto Korda’s picture of Che retains its symbolic power and presence. Critique by Rick Poynor
 

You can judge a cover by its book

Rick Poynor

Has Penguin lost its touch? Though its original identity came from pairing strong images with a shrewd choice of fiction, the latest round of designs smells like empty marketing. Critique by Rick Poynor
 

Blank Generation

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The glossy enigma of digital supergirls. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
The future is ours to see

The future is ours to see

Rick Poynor

BBH’s Barnardo’s campaign communicates with a force rarely seen in charity advertising. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
Empire of spin

Empire of spin

Rick Poynor

An ‘official’ website tries to get to grips with contemporary culture. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
Invasion of the issue-snatchers

Invasion of the issue-snatchers

Rick Poynor

A disturbing 'campaign' by a clothing manufacturer blurs the line between editorial and advertising. Critique by Rick Poynor
 
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