Creative Boom reveals the top 20 graphic designers of 2026, as voted by thousands of creatives in its annual State of Creativity survey. The list highlights influential figures such as Paula Scher, Jessica Walsh, Simon Dixon, and Verónica Fuerte, showcasing a mix of established icons and emerging voices shaping the global design landscape. The article celebrates diversity in practice, from branding and typography to motion and illustration.
The article by Marthe Lisson reviews the design of Thomas Demand’s comprehensive monograph 'The Complete Papers', designed by Naomi Mizusaki and her studio Supermarket for publisher MACK. It explores the book’s tactile qualities, material choices, and the long-term collaboration between Demand and Mizusaki, highlighting the thoughtful integration of paper craft and design. The publication won the Richard Schlagman Art Book Award for Best Book on Contemporary Art in 2019.
BP&O features Zak Group’s design for an artist book accompanying Albert Oehlen’s exhibition at the Serpentine Galleries. The unbound, large-format publication uses screen-printed acetate covers, bright color accents, and full-bleed reproductions to reflect Oehlen’s layered and process-driven approach to painting. The design balances formal typographic restraint with expressive visual gestures, inviting readers to rearrange and reinterpret the content.
