Creative Boom features 'Facing Forward', a limited-edition artist book created by London studio HONDO in collaboration with illustrator Astrid Chesney. The project merges folklore-inspired illustration with bold typography and bespoke craft details, resulting in 100 unique, hand-signed copies. The launch is accompanied by an exhibition at Three Rooms Gallery in Walthamstow, celebrating expressive design and the tactile joy of print.
The article profiles Hondo, a design studio founded by María Vioque and Fran Mendez, based between Palma de Mallorca and London. It explores their collaborative philosophy and highlights their brand identity project for Italian furniture company Castil, featuring a bespoke typeface and design system inspired by industrial materials. The piece emphasizes Hondo’s focus on cultural work, community, and experimentation across analogue and digital mediums.