Book Reviews & Press Releases

Otto Neurath’s Pioneering Book. Modern Man in the Making

The book "Modern Man In The Making" (1939), is a fantastic example of Neurath's work. The book uses Isotype's principles with text to illustrate complex societal issues like globalisation and war's impact on economies, prioritising visual recognition through symbols to aid in memorability—a philosophy that remains paramount in design today.

Regional Histories

• Cuba

The Danish Film Institute’s collection of Cuban Film Posters

The Cuban film poster conveys the spirit and ideals of the Cuban revolution. A time of political change, an uprising that ended the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The Danish Film Institute have a collection of Cuban Film Posters from the past 50 years.

Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content

• Germany
• Art Nouveau and Jugendstil

Ornament and Identity: German Commercial Graphics from the 1900s

German printer's plates from the early 1900s revealing how commercial graphic design shifted from Jugendstil ornament to modern identity design.