Design

March 31, 2022

Nigerian Mom Designs Innovative Solar-Powered Crib To Treat Baby Jaundice

Graphic designer Virtue Oboro experienced every mother’s worst nightmare. The Nigerian mom had a traumatic experience when her son, Tombra, was diagnosed with jaundice disease—a common condition affecting more than 60% of newborns worldwide. Only 48 hours old, Tombra was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment after suffering from a build-up of bilirubin, which causes yellow skin and irreversible health problems including hearing loss, vision impairment, brain damage, and cerebral palsy.

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March 22, 2022

Artist Reimagines What the Logos of Brands Boycotting Russia Would Say

As the war continues in Ukraine, more big brands are expressing their disapproval of Putin's actions by halting their operations in Russia. Artist Václav Kudělka finds humor in a dark situation by reimagining what the logos of these companies would say in his series of clever designs. The Czech Republic-based graphic designer has been a fan of puns since he was a child and loves to find ways to incorporate wit into his creations.

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March 18, 2022

Designer Hides the Name of Major Cities in Minimalist Illustrations of Landmarks

Yemen-based graphic designer Mohamed Al-Jaadaby builds iconic monuments using only letters. His ongoing series of minimalist illustrations feature the names of some of the world's most iconic cities inside of major landmarks. To achieve these puzzling designs, Al-Jaadaby manipulates each individual character to fit the architecture associated with the metropolis.

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March 14, 2022

New Stamp Commemorates Ukrainian Soldiers Who Defied Russian Warship at Snake Island

The Ukrainian Postal Service—Ukrposhta—unveiled a new stamp design in defiance of the Russian invasion. Based on the famous events surrounding Snake Island—in which 13 Ukrainian soldiers were recorded standing up to a Russian warship—the stamp is called “Russian warship, go f*** yourself!” It depicts a lone Ukrainian guard rebelling against the Russian naval forces ordering their surrender. Ukrposhta chose this design by Lviv-based artist Boris Groh through a public vote on Twitter.

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