473 Design Dispatch #08

Welcome back! Let’s explore some brilliant books, get a glimpse of world-renowned architects’ lesser-known works, and check out a few studios leading the industry with fresh ideas.

4 Books to help you get out of the creative box

1. Feck Perfuction
   Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity.

   

2. Well Written and Red
   ”The Economist" poster campaign that has won prizes and plaudits the world over. Written by one of Britain's most respected advertising copywriters.

   

3. Maps
   In the 1990s, Paula Scher began painting colorful typographic maps of the world, its continents, countries, islands, oceans, cities, streets and neighborhoods. The paintings are collected for the first time in Paula Scher: Maps.

   

4. Turning Intelligence into Magic
   Hegarty on Advertising

   

   
   

7 Classic Architects

1. Frank Lloyd Wright
   Iconic American architect known for his "organic architecture" style, which blended buildings with their natural surroundings. He designed over 1,000 structures, including famous ones like Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum.
   Johnson Wax building, 1936

   

2. Clorindo Testa
   Argentine. architect known for bold, expressive designs that combine brutalism with Latin American flair. His Banco de Londres in Buenos Aires is a concrete masterpiece that stands as a tribute to innovative, regional design.
   Banco de Londres, Buenos Aires, Argentina

   

   
   

3. Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe
   A legend. He was a pioneer of modern architecture, famous for his "less is more" philosophy with clean lines and open spaces. Mies set the standard for sleek, functional architecture.
   Neue National Galerie, Berlin, 1968

   

   
   

4. Le Corbusier
   Urban planner, key to modernism, known for his "machine for living" philosophy. His designs like Villa Savoye and Chandigarh’s city layout transformed how we think about space and functionality.
   Casa Curuchet, La Plata, Argentina (1953)

   

5. Oscar Niemeyer
   Brazilian, known for his bold, curvy designs that brought modernism to Brazil. He shaped Brasília’s unique look and believed in using concrete for expressive forms.
   Palácio da Alvorada

   

6. Charles Eames
   Known for iconic, mid-century furniture like the Eames Lounge Chair and their playful yet functional design style. He brought comfort and style into everyday life.
   Eames House, Los Angeles, 1949

   

7. Normal Foster
   British architect known for high-tech, sustainable designs that reshape skylines worldwide.
   Reistag, New German Parliament, Berlin

   

   
   

3 Agencies and Studios doing amazing creative work

1. Big Human
   Creating digital products and experiences
   ”With our small but mighty team, we’ve been able to help people understand what they’re watching, invest in cryptocurrency, access food in low-income communities, and take better care of their pets.”

2. Studio Frank
   Frank is a friendly design office by Frank Chimero. I create warm, smart brands and clear interfaces for companies who are ready to reimagine.

   

3. Premium Media
   Est. 2004, Bondi, Sydney
   ”We're a collective of craftspeople creating lasting value for brands, destinations & places.”

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