Counter-Print unleashes From Latin America, its new book featuring the region's most talented creatives

Counter-Print has released a new book today. From Latin America is the fourth book in its series focusing on geographic locations and their creative output and follows popular titles From Japan, From Scandinavia and From Eastern Europe.

The book is a collection of work from some of the most talented designers, agencies and illustrators in this region – such as IS Creative, Estudio YeYe, Firmalt, Futura, Sociedad Anónima, Parámetro, Savvy, Studio Rejane Dal Bello, The Branding People and many more.

"Different cultures around the world have their own histories, customs and beliefs which can be witnessed within their art and design and it is this that we are trying to explore visually within this series of books; previously focusing on the creative output of Japan, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe," says Jon Dowling of Counter-Print.

"We were very excited this time to take on the task of compiling a book of work from the region of Latin America, an area I had admired for some time for its design. Over the last few years, I think Latin American design seems to have really boomed.

"Agencies such as IS Creative have helped celebrate and bring Latin American design to a new audience with their contribution to the visual identity of LADFest over a number of years. Empatía and Anagrama have earned a lot of respect and admiration for their exquisite identities, while Firmalt has managed to mix the cultural motifs and iconography of the past with a modern aesthetic – just to name a few involved."

Jon continues: "As with Firmalt, I really appreciate how Latin American designers don’t just look to the past but also take inspiration from wider, international trends, combining them with historical aesthetics to offer something new.

"I hope the book shows how the agencies and individuals within it are mixing disciplines and aesthetics to create a wonderfully irresistible and unpredictable outcome. One that is energetic, vibrant and a joy to witness develop."

From Latin America is out now and available to purchase via Counter-Print at www.counter-print.co.uk.

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