Explore how icons and pictograms, born out of a necessity for efficient communication, have become indispensable tools shaping the evolution of visual communication.

Icons and pictograms, born out of a necessity for efficient communication, have become indispensable tools shaping our digital world, transcending language barriers and providing a visual shorthand for complex ideas. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, brands communicate through a fusion of visual and verbal elements, catering to the brevity of texting and social media, as symbols, pictograms, and visual shortcuts take centre stage.

Explore this dynamic evolution of visual communication in Iconic: Icons and Pictograms in Design Today.

About the Author:

Jon Dowling is the co-founder of Counter-Print Books, a distinguished publishing house celebrated for its dedication to design, art and creativity. With an unwavering passion for visual aesthetics, Dowling has curated a diverse collection of books that inspire and educate. His journey began as a graphic designer, and over the years, he has evolved into a prolific publisher, collaborating with renowned artists and designers worldwide. Dowling's commitment to fostering artistic exploration and his keen eye for innovation have positioned Counter-Print Books at the forefront of the design industry, making it a trusted source for creative inspiration and knowledge.

This comprehensive compendium showcases over 450 captivating examples of monograms and ciphers, curated from the portfolios of leading designers worldwide.

Part of a series offering a broad exploration of contemporary trademarks, corporate symbols, and logo designs, this book is a visual feast for design enthusiasts.

Discover the subtle intricacies of monograms, where letters intertwine, and ciphers, where letters stand independently yet create a harmonious visual tapestry.

Swissbound (lay-flat cover with exposed spine)

About the Author:

Counter-Print is an independent publisher and online store specialising in design and visual culture. They produce and curate a unique selection of books from around the world.

This is the revised and expanded ten-year anniversary edition of one of Counter-Print’s most-loved books.

Counter-Print proudly presents the 10th-anniversary edition of this iconic book, brimming with an exquisite collection of animal-inspired logos from around the world.

Explore this fascinating realm of visual identity, where creativity meets nature. Engaging and visually captivating, this timeless edition showcases the power of animal symbolism, making it a must-have for designers and illustrators.

Swissbound (lay-flat cover with exposed spine)

About the Author:

Counter-Print is an independent publisher and online store specialising in design and visual culture. They produce and curate a unique selection of books from around the world.

The first art book containing the work of Spanish photographers Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda.

For Anna and Daniel, every unique story needs a unique location to be told in. Luckily for them, there are plenty of beautiful places on our planet waiting to be discovered. Set in all sorts of real-life environments, their images do not only celebrate constructions all over the world but also the cities they were built in.

In ‘Happytecture’, Anna and Daniel challenge us to look at the immediate world around us in a way we’ve never seen it before, unfolding the hidden beauty of street elements such as doors, windows and other urban vernacular to which we might tend not to give a second look.

The result is a visual love letter to architecture and urban design that is both personal and relatable.

Colour is one of the essential elements of many branding designs.

It can help give an identity personality and warmth, express emotion, communicate messages in an unconscious and subtle way and it can keep or navigate the viewer’s interest, drawing the eye and making elements stand out.

This book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention - the combinations that maybe shouldn’t work but just do. These are palettes that break the established rules and laws we have been taught about colour theory and remind us that colour can be fun as well as meaningful.

About the Author:

Counter-Print is an independent publisher and online store specialising in design and visual culture. They produce and curate a unique selection of books from around the world.

Architectural Logos contains a wonderful selection of logos, trademarks and symbols from around the world formed of architectural elements such as houses, buildings, windows, stairs and doors.