Category Archives: Graphic Design

Levente Szabo

Admiring the minimalist art of freelance graphic designer and illustrator Levente Szabo.  The Hungarian designer is know for his spartan approach to design using basic linear shapes and solid colors.  On Talking with the Pros he says this about how his job as an illustrator influences his life:

“I like the term ‘design is a way of thinking’.”

“And I know it’s a cliché, but you can constantly learn from your surroundings: are you traveling with a bus? Look at the passengers – how does an ear look like from behind? Are you sitting in a loud pub? What are the people talking about based on their body language? Are you just walking the dog? Look up and enjoy the rarely seen details of the buildings! There are interesting details everywhere and the more you know, the more tools you’ll have when you sit down drawing.”

You can follow the artist on his website, Behance and Instagram.

Images:  Courtesy of Levente Szabo.

Budi Satria Kwan

We have very little information on Indonesia-based illustrator, Budi Satria Kwan.  The full time artist works from his home and focuses mainly on self-initiated illustrations.  His singular designs are either surreal or simple and colorful.  Known also as Radiomode on the internet, he is one of the most prolific and popular t-shirt artist in the world.The artist can be followed on his website and Gramho.  Some of his products can be purchased on Society 6 and Design by Humans.

Images:  Courtesy of Budi Satria Kwan.

Shane O’Driscoll

Shane O’Driscoll is an Irish printmaker and visual artist that practices mainly in screen printing. He studied Visual Communications and is a member of Cork Printmakers and Graphic Studio Dublin.  He has exhibited his work internationally and throughout Ireland. This Cork-based artist employs silkscreen printing to record his travels and paint a unique contemporary picture of the world today.  In an article on Irish Examiner he says this about his work:

“My artwork is mainly abstract with bright-coloured compositions that focus on structure and tension. I also admire architecture and often use the shapes of buildings in my pieces.”

More of his work can be seen on his website and on Instagram.

Images:  Courtesy of Shane O’Driscoll.

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