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Blok Design's powerful identity for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics

"The struggle against injustice is one of humanity’s oldest and greatest ongoing endeavours," says Blok Design, of its latest bold work for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG). "It takes on many forms but perhaps one of the most powerful and immediate is the political poster."

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A collection of political posters fanned out showing portrait photographs and bold typography in red, black, white and yellow, designed by Blok Design for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics

The "poster" formed the basis of an identity project for the CSPG, which was founded on the belief in the vital importance of keeping these stories and voices alive.

"We needed to honour their role in society, both as catalysts and chroniclers of political posters. Reflecting their soulfulness as fighters for human rights yet leaving room for the posters themselves to shine. There are few projects that touch the core of who we are and what we stand for so profoundly as the CSPG."

White business card tilted on coral background displaying Center for the Study of Political Graphics branding with red and black typography
Coral-red ticket or pass with white text reading "No human being is illegal" and dates "03.29-18", with perforated white stub attached
Two versions of the Center for the Study of Political Graphics identity showing bold typography with overlapping letters and coral and black color variations, alongside a protest poster example
Three vertical banners in red and white displaying "Posters", "Protest" and "Purpose" in bold typography for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics identity by Blok Design
White paper with red text reading "Center for the Study of Political Graphics" angled on a grey background
Two playing cards with iconic political poster portraits, featuring Che Guevara on the left and Angela Davis on the right, designed by Blok Design for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics
White publication cover with overlaid red rectangle containing "2" and "8", displaying "Please Don't Shop Here" text and protest imagery for Center for the Study of Political Graphics Vol 1
White leaflet displaying Blok Design's identity system for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics, featuring geometric shapes in grey and coral pink
Two political posters designed by Blok Design for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics, one with a red background featuring a raised hand and "Resist! October 16", the other with a flag reading "End Police Brutality Black Lives Matter No Justice
Blok Design's identity system for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics, featuring layered cards with bold typography and a red panel with a stylised protest fist design
Three variations of a poster design for Viva La Huelga Exhibit featuring bold black and coral typography with exhibition dates and text about graphic heritage legacies
Detail of CSPG identity system showing overlapping business cards and printed materials with bold typography in red and black
Four circular badge designs for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics featuring the letters P, PROCHICE, and CSPG on a coral red background
CSPG business cards arranged in a scattered layout featuring black text on coral and white coloured card stock
Stacked printed materials for the Center for the Study of Political Graphics featuring bold typography and a red and white colour scheme against a coral background
Black tote bag with white letters spelling CSPG hung against a dark background
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