Thames & Hudson Design Cases
Designers behind the work
Designers and creative leads credited on Thames & Hudson projects in press coverage.
Designers and creative leads credited on Thames & Hudson projects in press coverage.
The article spotlights the V&A’s first LGBTQIA+ photobook, 'Calling The Shots: A queer history of photography', edited by curator Zorian Clayton. It explores how the project reinterprets the museum’s photography archive through a queer lens, featuring works from historic and contemporary photographers. Clayton discusses the process of reshaping the collection, filling gaps in representation, and celebrating queer narratives across time.
Creative Boom’s feature on 'WipEout Futurism: The Graphic Archives' highlights a new book by Thames & Hudson chronicling the design legacy of the cult 1995 video game WipEout. Written by Duncan Harris with art direction by Michael C Place and a foreword by Ian Anderson, the book explores The Designers Republic’s influential visual identity and its impact on gaming and graphic design culture. The article celebrates the fusion of music, design, and gameplay that made WipEout a cultural icon.
Creative Boom covers the launch of a crowdfunding campaign for 'Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work', the first book dedicated to the legendary British designer. Edited by Adrian Shaughnessy and designed in collaboration with A2/SW/HK, the project highlights Calvert’s iconic signage work and lesser-known projects. The article explores the book’s origins, Calvert’s meticulous approach, and the importance of celebrating overlooked female designers.
BP&O reviews Praline’s design for the book *Fashion Central Saint Martins*, published by Thames & Hudson in collaboration with Central Saint Martins. The book celebrates the legacy of the fashion course through archival imagery, essays, and interviews, while Praline’s design channels the rebellious and candid spirit of the institution through bold red accents, handwritten gestures, and raw material choices. The review praises the book’s layered, tactile approach and its balance between mythologising and authenticity.