The interview with London-based designer Callin Mackintosh explores his journey from working in established studios to launching his independent practice focused on editorial design. He discusses his inspirations from 90s culture, his process for creating book designs, and the challenges and rewards of working solo. Mackintosh reflects on key projects like the Street Fighter II oral history book and his experiences at studios such as Bibliothèque.
Callin MackintoshBibliothèqueThe Neat ReviewSundance Film Festivaleditorial
The Brand Identity interviews Leeds-based studio Passport, founded by Jonathan Finch and Rosalind Stoughton, about their approach to branding and print design. They discuss their identity work for The Wood Beneath The World, their print-heavy project for Pure Design Consultancy, and their philosophy on flexible, modular identity systems. The duo emphasizes craftsmanship, collaboration, and maintaining a strong focus on print in an increasingly digital design landscape.
PassportLord WhitneyPure Design ConsultancyThe Wood Beneath The WorldPure Design Consultancybranding