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Since 1944, World Relief has helped serve nearly four million individuals who suffer from poverty.

Design lust and paper obsessions are no joke. I would know.

Ask yourself what graphic design looks like in Seattle, Havana, and Tehran. Radically different images likely fill your head as these cities are politically and geographically disparate. But consider for a moment the common language of design and its vernacular—color, composition, typography, pattern, etc. These things are universal.

Unparalleled luxury and incredible attention to detail are hallmarks of the Wynn Las Vegas brand, from the resort’s outstanding facilities, amenities and customer service, to the Wynn’s official stationery. 

As we celebrate the influence of art and design on impressions, the focus of issue six of the Mohawk Maker Quarterly, we’re taking a closer look at the group of talented makers featured within.

Using a variety of printing processes can add a unique depth to design. At the 2015 ADC paper show, Aldine Inc. wanted to show how combining different printing techniques can create stunning pieces.

On a recent visit to Nashville’s Hatch Show Print, my gaze drifted from the wall of show posters that command attention to a man dressed in dark clothes rhythmically sweeping the floor. There was something about the way that he performed the simple task that made me feel like I was witnessing a sacred ritual.

The old saying “you are what you eat” is taken to a new level with designer and illustrator Mikey Burton. “I draw what I eat,” says Mikey, whose personal project, a blog called Barrel Body, serves as a place where he can capture his caloric intake.

Today, guest blogger, Sarah Schwartz, editor of Stationery Trends and The Paper Chronicles, introduces us to Emily Ley, creator of the Simplified Planner.