Ray Eames
Designer
Articles & interviews
- Where have all the flowers gone? The new dawn of Corita Kent
The article explores the exhibition 'Corita Kent: The Sorcery of Images' at the Marciano Art Foundation, which revisits the photographic and graphic legacy of artist and activist Corita Kent. Written by Meg Farmer, it situates Kent’s work within the cultural and political landscape of mid-century Los Angeles, highlighting her use of everyday imagery, typography, and color as tools of moral and social reflection.
- Nature finds its rhythm in Orfeo Tagiuri’s animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe
London-based artist Orfeo Tagiuri created two animated music videos for Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe’s collaborative albums, titled 'Procession' and 'Suddenly'. The works explore themes of interconnectivity and transformation, drawing inspiration from the Eames’ 'Powers of Ten' and William Blake’s prints. Created entirely in Procreate Dreams, the animations merge natural and human imagery in a fluid, improvisational style.
- New Branding for The Eames Institute by Manual
BP&O features Manual’s brand identity for the Eames Institute, a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of Ray and Charles Eames. The identity embraces playfulness, curiosity, and materiality, reflecting the Eameses’ philosophy of accessible, joyful design. Richard Baird praises Manual’s approach for being approachable and conceptually aligned with the Eames spirit.
- Why Designers Matter More in an AI-Driven World
In this PRINT Magazine opinion piece, Justin Ahrens explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the design landscape. He argues that while AI tools like Canva and Claude make creation faster and more accessible, they also amplify the need for human judgment, taste, and meaning. The article positions designers as essential guides in an era of automated creativity, emphasizing responsibility, clarity, and emotional intelligence.