A global up-to-the-minute overview of contemporary printed graphic design. Area presents 100 of the most interesting graphic designers who have emerged internationally over the last five years, chosen by ten influential curators. From corporate identity to posters, typefaces to compact discs, Area presents trends and talents in visual communication with a new approach. More than 1500 colour images illustrate the designers' projects, accompanied by concise, illuminatting texts by the selecting curators.