Tony Brook and Adrian Shaughnessy conduct penetrating interviews with a group of visionary graphic designers who have formed and run landmark international design studios. In a series of candid and revealing interviews, manyof the leading figures in contemporary graphic design reveal the secrets behind creating a vibrant studio culture.

"Lizá Defossez Ramalho and Artur Rebelo founded R2, a graphic design studio, while studying at Porto Fine Arts University. The studio works for a wide range of cultural organizations, curators, artists and architects. Projects include identity work, poster design, book design and exhibition design. They have won numerous international awards and regularly act as jurors for design competitions.

Their work is informed by a strong European sensibility. Often using illustrative elements to make compelling visual communication, R2’s work is undeniably contemporary in flavour, yet at the same time linked to the great tradition of European humanism. Their striking typographic mural for The Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, a small chapel built in 1707, located in an alleyway in Lisbon, is a striking example of their contemporary sensibilities at work in a traditional setting. Ramalho and Rebelo teach in various Portuguese colleges. They have been members of AGI (Alliance Graphic International) since 2007."

Adrian Shaughnessy and Tony Brock