Ten Principles of Graphic Design
A suggested decalogue of “good practices” for graphic designers.
All about Illustration
Find the best thoughts, case studies, book references, debates and tips relevant to the area of illustration
Some Ideas are Too Big
We all have ideas. Some have great ideas. What is the difference between an idea and a big idea?
Design and Message Credibility
Communicates' design as a mean to the conquest of plausibility: sender and referent transparency.
Don't Mess with My Design!
The interprofessional critique taboo: insecurity, paranoia and corporatism refuge.
A “Graphic Houdini”
The combined role of programmatic restrictions and creativity in the accomplishment of message effectiveness.
And Where are the Opportunities?
Somebody has a problem and somebody has the answer to that problem, but... ¿How can we do to meet this couple?
Ambiguity & Truth
“Make it clear.” This fundamental assumption of communication would seem to be an attainable goal. Objectify the audience, understand their desires—appeal to their interests, eliminate the extraneous and presto “effective communication.” Well, maybe not.
The Challenge of Communicating Value
A question to which creative entrepreneurs have no answer to: the value of their proposal.
CLAP International Design Awards
We launch the the first excellence awards for design, branding and communication professionals in Latin America.
Mini Rio: Exploring Rio de Janeiro Through 100 Pictograms
Discover the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro through 100 unique pictograms. This design project explores the city's landmarks, traditions, and daily life, offering a visual celebration of its diverse identity.
Design on the Edge
Marcos García is a talented Argentinean graphic designer and illustrator who uses cutter instead of pencil to produce his amazing designs.
A Passion for Design
Who doesn't want to feel passion for what he or she likes, and loves?
Vindicating Handwriting
Design is often associated with normalization and sterilization. But handwriting is still a good way to reconnect with our roots and recover vitality.
Management vs. Leadership
We don't need to manage the present but we should lead the future.
Posada Beyond La Catrina
A century since his death, José Guadalupe Posada left a wide heritage, not only engravings and skull, but he was a pioneer of editorial and graphic design in México.
Zootype: Is It a Case of Typographic Latin American Amnesia?
Zootype is, perhaps, the first Latin American font awarded at an international contest, a fact that is often forgotten in regional historic reports.
Paul Ricoeur and creative search
The origin of the creative act from a philosopher's perspective.
