Clever posters subvert Asian stereotypes

asian subconscious posters

A is for Asian plays on the idea that Asians "all look the same", drawing a parallel with the notion that all sans serif fonts look the same.

If you're looking to design a poster then this new series from Kult magazine will provide a blast of offbeat inspiration. Using everything from minimalism to realism, photography to typography, this diverse series of posters attempts to get beyond stereotypes and go deeper into what really makes Asian culture tick.

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Sammy Maine

Sammy Maine was a founding member of the Creative Bloq team way back in the early 2010s, working as a Commissioning Editor. Her interests cover graphic design in music and film, illustration and animation. Since departing, Sammy has written for The Guardian, VICE, The Independent & Metro, and currently co-edits the quarterly music journal Gold Flake Paint.