Coop

Work / Graphic Design

Coöp

Words by Alex Bec, Wednesday 06 October 2010

When graphic design is this good, it looks utterly effortless and we’re left wondering why we all can’t do it this well. Paul Marcus Fuog opened the doors of Coöp in 2004, and in the years between then and now, has produced some very solid design work indeed. Don’t miss the curious photos for his State of Design Festival piece either.

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