Want to discover the best posters and top designs of 2021–2022? Here, we present ten standout projects where the poster design or promotional artwork is a central element.
The poster or promotional artwork is a canvas for creativity and design. In this curated selection, we showcase the most inspiring posters of the moment—projects that set the direction for graphic design in the months ahead.
If you think there’s a poster that deserves a spot on this list, feel free to reach out through our usual channels. Our team will review your suggestion and may include it in future updates.
Alongside each poster and its details, we’ll also explore the visual identity behind it and introduce you to its creators.
The best posters of 2021–2022 featured in this article are:
- VAMO – poster design and brand identity for VAMO (Vector Afro-Indígena en la Moda) by design studio Carme.
- QUEERSICHT LGBTI FILMFESTIVAL – promotional poster design and poster artwork by graphic design studio Heyday.
- PROJECT.ATO – series of promotional posters, campaign artwork, and complete brand identity by Repertório Design.
- ACTION MEANS EVERYTHING – promotional poster series and artwork by graphic designer Hsiao-Wen Hu.
- PIECES – promotional poster design by Shanghai-based communication studio T9 Brand.
- RESTAURANT VINEGARD – poster design and brand identity by creative studio Gabor Palotai.
- MADAME BUTTERFLY – promotional poster series by graphic designer Liudmila Shurygina.
- BEETHOVEN – poster design by creative studio Beierarbeit.
- MICHEL APELBAUM YOGA – poster and campaign artwork by the graphic design and branding studio of Thiago Balassiano.
We hope this selection lives up to the creative expectations you place in us each year as curators of outstanding design.
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Let’s dive into the best posters and standout designs of 2021–2022.
The Best Posters of 2021–2022
VAMO by design studio Carme
Here we have the promotional poster for Vamo – Vector Afro-Indígena en la Moda.
This promotional poster is presented in black and white. The geometric logo is seamlessly integrated into the poster design, available in two versions.
It’s a poster design that stands out for its visual impact, breaking away from the usual stereotypes and generalizations of Afro-Indigenous culture, which are often associated with vibrant colors and dynamic imagery.
Through this poster design, the team has successfully decolonized the visual language of fashion communication.
It’s the perfect poster to kick off our list of the best poster designs of 2021–2022.
The brand identity behind this poster was awarded the LAD Silver 2021 for branding design.
Let’s take a look at more elements from the brand identity in the images below.
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VAMO – poster design and brand identity for VAMO (Vector Afro-Indígena en la Moda) by design studio Carme.
QUEERSICHT LGBTI FILMFESTIVAL by Heyday design studio
Queersicht is the LGTBI film festival of Bern. Organized annually by a team of volunteers, the festival features screenings of short films, feature films, and documentaries across various cinemas in the Swiss capital, along with other activities.
The promotional poster design is refreshed each year, and the 24th edition was no exception—earning the Bronze EDAWARDS for branding in the category of brand identity application.
This poster is a prime example of the 2022 graphic design trends and poster design trends featured in our trend reports.
The vertical, rectangular design is divided into four sections, with typography distributed across them to form the festival’s name in a bold, avant-garde style.
Let’s take a look at the other promotional materials from this project.
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QUEERSICHT LGBTI FILMFESTIVAL – promotional poster and campaign artwork by design studio Heyday.
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PROJECT.ATO by Repertório Design
For Project.ato, Repertório Design crafted a unique, handcrafted visual language for the project’s brand identity. The main goal was to capture and convey the idea of movement in both the poster design and promotional artwork.
The poster design has received:
- LAD Bronze 2021 for new visual identity creation.
- Bronze Medal at the Brasil Design Award
- Bronze Trophy at the Bornancini Design Award
This poster stands out for its use of special creative techniques—rarely seen today, but setting the stage for future trends.
It perfectly conveys the organic movement of contemporary dance.
Let’s explore more elements of this visual identity.
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