Penguin Random House Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Penguin Random House projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Penguin Random House projects in press coverage.
Creative Boom’s feature 'East Meets Everywhere' spotlights eight Chinese illustrators represented by Caper Illustration, a London–Shanghai agency bridging Eastern and Western visual cultures. The article highlights how these artists blend traditional Chinese art forms with modern digital techniques, working with major global brands. It celebrates the diversity, innovation, and global reach of contemporary Chinese illustration.
Creative Boom’s 2025 roundup highlights 20 illustrators from around the world who are shaping the industry through distinctive styles and cultural storytelling. The article, written by Tom May, celebrates artists like Jean Jullien, Christoph Niemann, and Lauren Hom for their innovation and resilience amid challenges such as AI disruption. It showcases a global mix of talent using illustration to address social issues and celebrate diversity.
The article profiles Bordeaux-based illustrator Zoé Maghamès Peters, whose self-taught practice blends social science perspectives with poetic, colourful compositions. Working digitally in Procreate while maintaining an analogue feel, she draws inspiration from everyday objects, nature, and sensory experiences. Her editorial clients include Penguin Random House, Cosmopolitan Italia, Bon Appetit, and Little White Lies.
The article, written by Elaine Ramos for It’s Nice That’s 'The View From...' series, explores São Paulo’s vibrant book design scene. It highlights how Brazilian publishers like Companhia das Letras, Carambaia, Antofágica, and Buzz are pushing the boundaries of editorial design through innovative materials, illustration, and typographic experimentation. The piece celebrates the creative ingenuity of local designers and studios despite limited production resources.
The Brand Identity interviews New York-based comms+ agency Daly about their reinvention of traditional PR practices. Founder Alex Daly and Managing Director Ally Bruschi discuss their shift to a holistic 'comms+' model, their work with design studios like Pentagram and Athletics, and how they help creative clients build sustained visibility through strategic storytelling and newsletters. The piece highlights Daly’s evolution from crowdfunding consultancy to a full-service communications partner for design-led brands.
