How to describe the world that is IdN? It's a publication, a web site, a book publisher, an events creator, but it's probably safer to say it's kind of an international graphics state of mind. Each issue of the magazine -- which is huge -- doesn't just discuss some aspect of graphic design, but is itself an amazing demonstration of graphic design that pushes the boundaries of what print makes possible. Here's a few spreads from their latest issue on geometry:
Each magazine usually comes with a DVD as well, which brings the print, animation, interactive circle to a vibrant, ongoing, swirling, kinda close.
They also publish books with a distinctly international flair. A recent title, Hijacked, "delves into the practical and conceptual issues of the world of contemporary photography. Interviews provide a social comment on the socio-scape of Australia and America, and highlights talking points from discussions with artists on communication, social awareness, capitalism and the impact of commerce on identity and artistic practice."
Here's just a small sample:
Another interesting title is the recent book of British illustrator Jon Burgerman’s work, Pens are My Friends. As further evidence of their multi-media approach, the book includes a DVD with plenty of motion graphics, animations, videos, wallpapers and icons, a poster, and a sketchbook, in addition to the "hundreds of pages of brain melting doodles, drawings, characters and colours."
The IdN website includes YouTube videos, designer resources, more info on books and the magazines, and tons of other stuff. Check it out.
