Communication Arts

“Taking its name from the Italian toast for ‘cheers,’ Cin Cin curates culinary-based travel experiences. The identity transforms the name into a refined wordmark made of clinking flutes.”

Working with materials and physical media, St. Louis–based designer Megan Irwin defines her process as a rebellion against a world becoming increasingly digital and reliant on AI-generated visuals. “Designers are often driven by the pace of our industry, but I believe we have a responsibility to slow things down and determine a sustainable pace,” she explains.

“To celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Bankov Poster School, twelve alumni created a motion poster anthology as a tribute to the school. The project features twelve eight-second animations that capture raw creativity while hailing the vision of Peter Bankov. Alongside Bankov’s own work, the full collection was showcased in Times Square.”

Responses by Matt Keats, group creative director, Venables Bell + Partners. Background: Vehicle manufacturing company Scout Motors is building the next era of rugged trucks and SUVs while carrying forward a proud legacy of American grit and ingenuity. Our job was to introduce America to the Harvester Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) system, which uses an onboard gas-powered generator to recharge the vehicle’s high-voltage battery and extend its range.

“To reflect Sherblues Festival’s shift to a more diverse, inclusive musical lineup, we drew inspiration from iconic ’90s–’00s band tees many of us grew up collecting and wearing. The poster transforms that familiar cultural artifact into an invitation to discover new artists across genres.” 24 × 36, 4-color PMS matching, large-format digital print, uncoated paper.

Responses by Olha Olianishyna, cofounder and managing director, and Viacheslav Olianishyn, cofounder and creative director, Obys. Background: FORMAT is part of a series of educational projects created by Obys for our Design Education Series (DES). More specifically, it was developed for Grids, the third season of DES.

“The solo exhibition reconstructs the imagination of future ingredients through pixelated imagery. The visual identity draws from the vernacular language of traditional wet markets, using high-saturation colors, distorted produce and ‘incorrect pixels’ to connect digital order with natural wildness.” Various sizes, 4-color, digital, large-format vinyl.

Responses by Chad Makerson Michael, designer, Chad Michael Studio. Background: I love a story that is steeped in truth, and Burnt Barn is 100 percent that. The purpose was to create an iconic bourbon brand rooted in the true story of Paradise, California, following the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Rather than build a brand around tragedy, we wanted to capture what came after it: the resilience, rebuilding and collective strength of the community.

“Calgary Foundation’s 2025 annual report, titled , celebrates the charity’s 70th anniversary. Alberta wildflowers represent shared values and milestones, and the vibrant, tactile design highlights community and collective growth across the city of Calgary.” 88 pages, 8½ × 11, 4-color plus 5 Neon PMS, perfect bound.

How did the two of you discover your love for photography and art direction and both develop the skills to enter the industry? “I’ve always been drawn to art, especially photography and painting,” says Pedro González. “I loved studying paintings, discovering the small details that revealed the story behind each image.