I first heard about Chwast when researching for a school project on his partner, Paula Scher. What drew me to him wasn’t their relationship but his playful, expressive approach to type and layout.

Out of the many illustrations Chwast has done, I found the book cover of “The Push Pin Graphic: A Quarter Century of Innovative Design and Illustration” to be one of the most iconic designs. The polka dot patterned background is unique but not too prominent. The blue and orange complementary colours also help make the image visually appealing.

Personally, I love Chwast’s colourful, flat illustration style and it feels very comforting and joyful. Another example of his works is his “Chwast Quotes”. These lively satire illustrations are casual and engaging even when some of them include political statements. I think this is one of the things that makes this collection of Chwast’s work so exceptional and recognizable.