Politics Design: The Power of Political Stamps
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Through visual research, typography and political imagery, the publication considers how graphic design can shape public narratives and collective memory. It examines political developments, including Brexit, European politics and the rise of Donald Trump in the United States, while reflecting on the changing role of communication in an era shaped by social media and information networks.
The book focuses particularly on stamps as compact cultural artefacts capable of carrying political messages, national identities and ideological meanings. Simpson uses them as a framework for exploring the relationship between design, politics and visual persuasion.
Politics Design: The Power of Political Stamps is intended for readers interested in graphic design, political communication, visual culture, and contemporary political imagery.
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About the author
Carlos Simpson is a London-based author, strategic designer, artist, musician and entrepreneur whose work explores identity, visual culture, creativity and human experience.
He graduated in Graphic Design from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) in 2011 and completed a professional placement at Research Studios in London under the direction of Neville Brody. During this period, he contributed to identity projects including the Royal College of Art’s 150th anniversary and D&AD’s 50th anniversary. He subsequently worked in graphic design for brands including Topman, Selfridges, Ted Baker, Ben Sherman and Oxfam and founded Carlos Simpson Design Studio in London in 2016.
Simpson’s publications combine writing, visual research and graphic design. His books include Portraits of the Self and Fingerprints, Signs of Fingerprints: The Art of Handwriting, Politics Design: The Power of Political Stamps, You Make Your Rights: Identity, Authenticity and the Construction of Self, SketchBook: A Survival Guide and My 2020 Lockdown Project.
His wider creative practice spans publishing, visual art and music, with recurring interests in identity, perception, behaviour, culture and human expression.
