The Black and White Report

The Black and White Report

Editorial Design, Graphic Design, Typesetting, Art Direction, Creative Direction

Awards / Features

Behance Features: 1 × The Best of Behance, 1 × Graphic Design

Project Details

The Black and White Report is a pioneering initiative from an independent organization committed to recognizing and rewarding creative excellence within the MENA region. Their mission is to foster a thriving creative ecosystem by nurturing existing talent while educating the next generation of innovators. The B&W Report, launched in 2018, serves as a critical platform to celebrate and spotlight individuals driving commercial success through creativity.

B&W commissioned me with the goal to create a visually compelling report that reflects the authority and clarity of B&W’s mission, while signaling their innate understanding of creativity through the design of the document itself.

The design leans into clean, grid-based layouts and a stark black-and-white palette to mirror the objectivity and credibility of the content. Repetitive typographic elements symbolize the data-driven analysis of creativity, while moments of distortion suggest transformation and the evolving nature of the industry. The structured yet dynamic design underscores B&W’s dual focus on rigor and innovation, guiding readers through a journey of insightful industry rankings and compelling narratives.

This design positions The Black and White Report as both a creative statement and a professional benchmark within the MENA region.

Credits

Creative Direction: Ryan Atkinson
Editorial Design: Ryan Atkinson
Portrait Photography: Ibrahim Barakat, Ryan Atkinson
Client & CCO: Fadi Yaish

The Black and White
Editorial Design, Art Direction
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The Black and White Report is a pioneering initiative from an independent organization committed to recognizing and rewarding creative excellence within the MENA region. Their mission is to foster a thriving creative ecosystem by nurturing existing talent while educating the next generation of innovators. The B&W Report, launched in 2018, serves as a critical platform to celebrate and spotlight individuals driving commercial success through creativity.

B&W commissioned me with the goal to create a visually compelling report that reflects the authority and clarity of B&W’s mission, while signaling their innate understanding of creativity through the design of the document itself.

The design leans into clean, grid-based layouts and a stark black-and-white palette to mirror the objectivity and credibility of the content. Repetitive typographic elements symbolize the data-driven analysis of creativity, while moments of distortion suggest transformation and the evolving nature of the industry. The structured yet dynamic design underscores B&W’s dual focus on rigor and innovation, guiding readers through a journey of insightful industry rankings and compelling narratives.

This design positions The Black and White Report as both a creative statement and a professional benchmark within the MENA region.

Creative Direction

Ryan Atkinson

Editorial Design

Ryan Atkinson

Art Direction

Ryan Atkinson, Fadi Yaish

Portrait Photography

Ibrahim Barakat, Ryan Atkinson

Client & Chief Creative Officer

Fadi Yaish

Awards/Accolades

Behance Features: 1 × Best Of Behance, 1 × Graphic Design Curated Gallery

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