Working With Rick Rubin on ‘The Creative Act: A Way of Being’
Commentary — Apr 11, 2023
Paula Scher shares the process of helping the legendary music producer design his new book.
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In Memory of Colin Forbes, 1928–2022
Commentary — May 25, 2022
The celebrated designer and Pentagram co-founder has passed away at age 94.
Design Is Spiritual
Commentary — Feb 24, 2022
Eddie Opara contributes the afterword to the new book "The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection."
Paula Scher and Marina Willer are Honoured by the RSA
Commentary — Nov 29, 2021
Both Pentagram partners are now Royal Designers for Industry.
In Memory of David Pocknell
Commentary — Nov 24, 2021
In Memory of Bob Gill, 1931–2021
Commentary — Nov 11, 2021
The co-founder of Fletcher/Forbes/Gill, the studio that grew into Pentagram, has passed away at age 90.
Electric Car Sound Design
Commentary — May 17, 2021
As the number of electric vehicles on the roads dramatically increases, Yuri Suzuki and team have been researching and developing ideas around car sound and safety.
Why We Should All Sing 'The Gravy Song‘
Commentary — Dec 11, 2020
In his latest piece as President of D&AD, Naresh writes about the recent racist backlash to the Sainsbury's Christmas ad.
In Memory of Arline Oberman, 1927-2020
Commentary — Dec 03, 2020
In remembrance of the artist, illustrator, graphic designer and mother to our partner Emily, whose work was featured in ‘Pentagram Papers 43: Drawing McCarthy.’
Home Poems
Commentary — Jun 19, 2020
Naresh Ramchandani looks back on the making of a series of short films created (with a little help from his friends) during lockdown.
Angus Hyland writes about the WWF logo for Computer Arts
Commentary — Apr 29, 2020
Angus Hyland was asked to write about his 'Design Crush' for the last-ever issue of Computer Arts magazine.
A Love Letter from Designer Paula Scher
Commentary — Mar 23, 2020
Pentagram designer Paula Scher explains the influence Seymour Chwast’s Artone font had on a generation as part of a new series from Creative Review.
Harry Pearce interviewed in 26
Commentary — Mar 28, 2019
26 recently spoke with Harry Pearce about his work with words as images and using language as and inspiration for designing ideas.
An Interview with Sascha Lobe, Pentagram's Newest Partner
Commentary — Jul 24, 2018
By Rachael Steven for Creative Review
An Interview with Jon Marshall, Pentagram's Newest Partner
Commentary — Apr 27, 2018
By Patrick Burgoyne for Creative Review
The Making of Mechasobi
Commentary — Apr 20, 2018
In the autumn of 2017, the Jody Hudson-Powell and Luke Powell team at Pentagram were commissioned by the Barbican to create an interactive digital installation for their touring exhibition – ‘Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics’.
Why brands stopped being funny
Commentary — Apr 17, 2018
Naresh Ramchandani, partner at Pentagram London, discusses why he thinks it’s time for brands to start making us laugh once again.
Colin Forbes on the Structure of Pentagram
Commentary — Mar 06, 2018
On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Pentagram co-founder Colin Forbes, we reprint his classic 1992 essay “Transition” and share a portfolio of his work.
Design Thinking, Examined
Commentary — Feb 23, 2018
Can Design Thinking help us understand Design Thinking? Natasha Jen examines the approach in a poster for her talk “Design Thinking Is Bullshit.”
Drawing the Process
Commentary — Jan 23, 2018
Pentagram partner Daniel Weil shares his sketchbooks and discusses how drawing is design thinking made visible.
#FontSunday: Unintended and Unexpected Outcomes
Commentary — Jan 22, 2018
A selection of images from the Pentagram edition of the Design Museum's popular Twitter-based tribute to typography.
Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art.
Commentary — Mar 29, 2017
Harry Pearce writes the 'Outro' for the first book to chronicle Hipgnosis' entire back catalogue.
Giving Virtual Reality Less Fidelity and More Purpose
Commentary — Mar 23, 2017
Jody Hudson-Powell explains why he's created a symbol for web-based virtual reality.
Headway
Commentary — Dec 23, 2016
Jody Hudson-Powell, Luke Powell and team release a voice-powered game in which players explore an infinite universe, and explain the technology behind it.
Sir Kenneth Grange Wins Lifetime Achievement Medal at London Design Festival 2016
Commentary — Sep 21, 2016
One of Pentagram's founders has been awarded at the 2016 London Design Medal Ceremony.
25 Years of Laurence King Publishing
Commentary — Sep 20, 2016
For the past decade, Angus Hyland has served as a consulting creative director at this British publishing house. On its 25th anniversary, we review its journey from a specialist house to a mainstream player publishing over 100 titles per year.
D&AD: Fighting the Good Fight
Commentary — Jul 27, 2015
Naresh Ramchandani shares six things he learnt whilst judging D&AD’s White Pencil ‘Creativity for Good’ Award.
There's More to Adult Colouring Than Mindfulness
Commentary — Jul 20, 2015
Angus Hyland explains why colouring books for grown-ups are more than a meditation aid.
Shooting Ai Weiwei
Commentary — Jul 07, 2015
Harry Pearce shares insights into a trip to Beijing where he photographed renowned artist Ai Weiwei as part of his upcoming exhibition at the Royal Academy.
And Don’t Forget to Change the World
Commentary — Jan 16, 2015
Naresh Ramchandani explains the how creative work can and must help to make our world a better place.