Metropolis September 2011 Cover
with Dungjai Pungauthaikan
Photography: Magda Biernat
Featured in PRINT magazine's Regional Design Annual
Ten years after September 11, the site of the World Trade Center remains a work in progress. Metropolis commemorated the anniversary with a literal "moment of silence" by removing all headlines from the cover – a bold move rarely seen in mainstream publishing.
Metropolis September 2012 Cover
Art direction and design: Ashley Stevens
Interiors and product designer Ilsa Crawford is known for using a hands-on, tactile process to create comfortable spaces that put human needs at the forefront. We held a photoshoot in her London studio with Crawford in front of the studio's sprawling mood board to create this Metropolis cover – highlighting Crawford's process, practice and products.
Metropolis Thirtieth Anniversary Cover
with Dungjai Pungauthaikan
Design: Stephen Doyle
Recognized by Society of Publication Designers
When Metropolis celebrated its thirtieth anniversary, we reached out to Stephen Doyle to create a subtle, structural image for our cover. Doyle created a paper timeline that includes every Metropolis issue and highlights the magazine's colorful past.
Metropolis Game Changers Special Issue
with Dungjai Pungauthaikan
Icon illustrations: Always With Honor
The annual Game Changers issue highlights people and projects across disciplines which transform communities and make global impacts.
Select Metropolis Covers 2010–2013
Creative Direction: Dungjai Pungauthaikan
Each month, we were able to collaborate with a variety of photographers and illustrators to bring the Metropolis covers to life. These are some favorites featuring: Always With Honor, Magda Biernat, Project Projects, Bronson Stamp, Doyle Partners, Seymour Chwast, Ty Cole, and Grimshaw Architects.