Lucy Bourton

Lucy joined It’s Nice That as an editorial assistant in July 2016 and became a staff writer in October 2016. She graduated from Chelsea College of art with a degree in Graphic Design Communication and has previously worked at Rough Trade. Lucy is particularly interested in graphic design, typography and illustration. Contact her if you have a suggestion for the It’s Nice That Friday Mixtape.

[email protected] • @lucybourton

  1. Willferrell-commonsense-advertising-itsnicethat-list Advertising — Will Ferrell acts as a phone obsessed dad in non-profit campaign for a #DeviceFreeDinner
  2. Maxguther-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Max Guther is back with more hyper real illustrations visualising social trends
  3. Mixtape_template_carpenter Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: a very rare mixtape from the one and only John Carpenter
  4. Stedelijkmuseum-beatrix-ruf-itsnicethat-list Miscellaneous — Stedelijk Museum director Beatrix Ruf resigns due to reported conflicts of interest
  5. Tatianaermolaeva-strelkabar-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Tatiana Ermolaeva's coherent “but not too slick” work for the Strelka Bar
  6. Jewishmuseum-designsonbritain-tate_lyle-exhibition-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Immigrants who radically transformed British design language to be celebrated in new show
  7. Chrismaggio-boredonthe4thofjuly-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Photographer Chris Maggio palpably documents America’s current “emotional climate"
  8. Mollymatalon-metalmagazine-itsnicethat-list Photography — Molly Matalon shoots a fashion editorial in the desert, and things get brotherly
  9. Fantasticman-issue26-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Fantastic Man’s unexpected cover story on the surfers and fisherman of Peniche, Portugal
  10. Newyorkmagazine-alexkatz-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — 90-year-old Alex Katz illustrates subway users for New York Magazine’s 50th anniversary issue
  11. Danielfletcher-howyoumakemefeel-itsnicethat-list Art — Daniel Fletcher uses a playful spirit to represent the excitements and anxieties of daily life
  12. Steffenhotel-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-01 Graphic Design — Get to know the fluid work of graphic designer, Steffen Hotel
  13. Lucagrottoli-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Italian photographer Luca Grottoli talks through his up and down relationship with the medium
  14. Mixtape_template_ds Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: David Shrigley curates a mix of his recent record finds
  15. Jamaingordon-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Graduate Jamain Gordon’s warm portraits from his home of Guyana
  16. Arket-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — “It needed to be functional, a workhorse”: Arket’s in-house team on its brand identity
  17. Griffinartprize-oli_epp-aftersun-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Shortlist announced for Griffin Art Prize, aiming to catapult the career of one emerging artist
  18. Actualsource-shoplifters-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Shoplifters: Actual Source's latest mag is a must have for visual communicators
  19. Tishmurtha-cardsharps-youthunemployment-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — “A gift and a strong social conscience”: Ella Murtha on her mother’s astoundingly truthful photography
  20. Ionegamble-polyester-issuesix-publication-itsnicethat-list World Mental Health Day — Polyester's Ione Gamble on covering mental health sensitively, but not coyly
  21. Rachellevit-worldmentalhealthday-illustration-list World Mental Health Day — “Subtlety is key”: Rachel Levit on the art of illustrating sensitive themes
  22. Apple-emojiupdate-itsnicethat-list Miscellaneous — Apple announces launch of gender neutral emojis
  23. Ricoandmichael-yearslater-lunchbreak-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Rico and Michael photographically explore the unavoidable influence of mainstream culture
  24. Charliekwai-londonfashionweek-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Charlie Kwai lets you sneak behind the scenes at London Fashion Week
  25. Sciencemuseum-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — London’s Science Museum launches new logo by North Design to a controversial response
  26. Quentinblake-alltheyearround-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — Quentin Blake’s 50 year collaboration with John Yeoman celebrated in new exhibition
  27. Naomiharris-eusa-photography-itsnicehtat-list Photography — Naomi Harris’ photographic series EUSA explores when national stereotypes become caricatures
  28. Fm_12 Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: DR.ME creates a mix of the artists they've had the honour of working with
  29. Censorship-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — 1960s Thai erotic magazines show creativity in their censorship
  30. Them-publication-itsnicehtat-01 Publication — Condé Nast to launch LGBTQ-focused publication, Them
  31. Mari%cc%81amedem-illustration-itsnicethat-05 Illustration — María Medem’s illustrated comics “provoke a sense of estrangement in the reader”
  32. Davidshrigley-brightfestival2018-events-itsnicethat-01 Events — David Shrigley appointed guest director of Brighton Festival 2018
  33. Davidbrandongeeting-amusementpark-publication-itsnicethat-03 Publication — David Brandon Geeting’s new book represents the excitable frenzy of an amusement park
  34. Andatelier-galleryofarchitecture-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-01 Graphic Design — And Atelier’s graphic designs for Porto’s Gallery of Architecture is informed by the space
  35. Christieklok-womenofssfd-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Christie Hemm Klok photographs San Francisco’s female firefighters: “they are here now and they’re kicking ass”
  36. Thisisthekit Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: This is the Kit shares a playlist full of excellent women
  37. List-img01 Digital — Chaz Bundick talks us through the new digitally personable Company website
  38. Manvsmachine-squarespace-film-list Film — ManvsMachine creates films for Squarespace, showing three creative's practice and personalities
  39. Boladebanjo-theythinkbrighterthanyouthink-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Bolade Banjo photographs the perseverance of Detroit’s student athletes
  40. Omni Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Omni create us a mix in celebration of their second record, Multi-task
  41. Charlottegainsbourg-deadlyvalentine-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Charlotte Gainsbourg stars and directs her latest video, featuring Dev Hynes
  42. Marikanstadjohnsen-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Mari Kanstad Johnson's wonderful work picks apart complex narratives
  43. Rodionkitaev-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Rodion Kitaev illustrates the goings on of an office party in mammoth detail
  44. Henrygorse-hermes-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Henry Gorse photographs his mum in a thoughtful Hermes shoot for Petrie magazine
  45. Lennartsendebruijn-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Lennarts & de Bruijn’s “hot as hell” campaign for Utrecht club, Ekko
  46. Bendikkaltenborn-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Bendik Kaltenborn talks us through his retrospective book, collating ten years worth of work
  47. Jamaicandancehall-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Serious Things a Go Happen: exploring Jamaican dancehall through graphic design
  48. Martinparr-louislittle-martinparrfoundation-itsnicethat-list Photography — Martin Parr Foundation to open in Bristol this October
  49. Zakgroup_cab_signage_photo_zakgroup_list Graphic Design — Zak Group art direct the second edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial
  50. Robinlaananen-usthen-publication-itsnicethat-list Publication — Robin Laananen's photographs of Warpaint are a warm documentation of friendship and touring
  51. Mixtape_template_troubleinmind Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Trouble in Mind pick us some choice tunes from their releases
  52. Neoneo-labatie-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — “We enjoy using nonsense to communicate”: Neo Neo design another great identity for La Bâtie
  53. Universaleverything-iphonewallpaper-itsnicethat-list Digital — Universal Everything animate emotive wallpapers for new iPhone devices
  54. Infringe-redheaddays-itsnicethat-list Photography — Infringe documents Redhead Days, an annual festival celebrating the hair colour
  55. Oscarhudson-radiohead-lift-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Oscar Hudson on channeling the polite awkwardness of lifts for Radiohead's latest video
  56. Otobongnkanga--artesmundi-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Artes Mundi announce the shortlist for its eighth edition, including five internationally celebrated artists
  57. Orlandoweeks-publication-list Publication — Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks returns to illustration in new book and album
  58. Vinnalaudico-nearstranger-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Vinna Laudico creates alternative personas with the same character in Near Stranger
  59. Mixtape_template_burgerman Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Jon Burgerman's music to doodle to
  60. Aleia_alex-escapistbathtub31-photography-itsnicethat-list.jpg Photography — Aleia and Alex: a surreally stylish pair of photographers
  61. Bjork-thegate-film-itsnicethat-list Film — Björk announces new film and single to be screened in a free public event
  62. Lennardkok-apartamentoxapc-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Lennard Kok illustrates his fear of snakes in a colouring book for Apartamento x A.P.C
  63. Jonathanchapline-constructedobjectsonaflatplaneii-art-itsnicethat-list Art — Artist Jonathan Chapline’s new works blur the boundary between the rendered and painted
  64. Kevinbergquist-illustration-itsnicethat-list Illustration — Illustrator Kevin Bergquist talks us through the process of his jiggling drawings
  65. Jimmarshall-peace-publishing-itsnicethat-list Publication — Jim Marshall’s unseen photographs of the CND Peace symbol document the graphic icon at 60s rallies
  66. Abbietraylersmith-nationalportraitprize-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — National Portrait Gallery announces the shortlisted photographers for the Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize
  67. Jonathanrosen-cones-animation-itsnicethat-list Animation — Jonathan Rosen on his latest animation of a hippie who lives in a lava lamp
  68. Timlindacher-graphicdesign--itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Tim Lindacher embraces the communicative ethos of graphic design
  69. Thenational-pentagramlukehayman-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — The National talk us through their latest record, designed by Pentagram’s Luke Hayman
  70. Mixtape_template_jordan Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Jordan Rakei curates a mixtape to wind down the week to
  71. Roshanadhihetty-nacktwanderer-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Roshan Adhihetty photographs the naked hikers of Europe
  72. Goodtype-agentur-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Good Type: An Oslo-based foundry producing typefaces of a quality its name suggests
  73. Aureliapeter-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Graphic designer Aurelia Peter is continuing the Swiss skill for typography
  74. Agiopenparis-borders-jose%cc%81_albergaria-event-itsnicethat-list Events — AGI Open Paris uses the theme of borders to "redefine what design could offer the world"
  75. Danielreed-plunk-graphicdesign-itsnicethat-list Graphic Design — Daniel Reed launches DR Foundry, an online platform for his experimental typefaces
  76. Charlotterutherford-backstreetboys-paper-photography-itsnicethat-list Photography — Charlotte Rutherford on achieving her life goal: photographing the Backstreet Boys
  77. Rca-secret-exhibition-itsnicethat-list Exhibition — RCA announces annual Secret exhibition, making art affordable for all
  78. Solange-seventystates-tatemodern-interactive-itsnicethat-list Interactive — Solange creates an interactive piece exploring black identity for Tate Modern
  79. Emilystein-stellakids-photography-advertising-list Photography — Emily Stein's nostalgia-filled photographs of a Hackney music class for Stella Kids
  80. Goatgirl_fridaymixtape Friday Mixtape — Friday Mixtape: Goat Girl make us a mix for long, monotonous journeys

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