Harland Miller posters at the Design Museum Shop

Last updated: 28 October 2026

The five Penguin cover posters

Miller made his first painting of a Penguin dust jacket in 1992 and started the full series in 2001, according to White Cube, the gallery that represents him. He keeps the look of the old paperbacks, with the Penguin logo and coloured bands, and swaps in his own titles. "People read before they can stop themselves," he says. His titles are blunt and often funny.

Penguin was founded in 1935, so 2025 was its 90th birthday. To mark it, the Design Museum Shop printed five of the paintings as posters. Each one carries a line of small type under the title: "in celebration of the 90th birthday of Penguin books in collaboration with the Design Museum".

• Love Saves the Day: red and black, with two penguins facing each other. £120.
• This Is Where It's F*ckin At: orange, with "at least it used to be" in small capitals under the title. £120.
• Not Giving into Willpower: yellow. £120.
• I'll Never Forget What I Can't Remember: blue. £120.
• I Am the One I've Been Waiting For: grey, with the title in red. It went on pre-order in October, with delivery due in mid to late November. £120.

Every Penguin poster has a scan of Miller's signature printed in the bottom corner. They are not signed by hand.

The two limited exhibition posters

From 10 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 the Design Museum showed a free display of Miller's newer work, Harland Miller at the Design Museum, co-curated by Miller and the museum's director, Tim Marlow. These paintings drop the book covers and stack huge overlapping letters instead.

The shop made two posters from that show, Yes and Boss. Both set giant overlapping letters in red and blue on a yellow ground, with the exhibition name and dates printed along the bottom in a red band. They cost £80 each, and the shop lists both as very limited.

How the posters are printed

All seven are printed in the UK on Monte Carlo 300gsm watercolour paper. That paper is made on a traditional cylinder mould machine at a Somerset mill that has been making fine paper on the same site since the 1700s. At 300gsm it is nearly four times the weight of ordinary 80gsm printer paper.

At 60 x 80cm, or about 23.6 x 31.5 inches, each poster is almost as wide as an A1 sheet and about 4cm shorter. So an A1 frame will leave a gap: look for frames sold as 60 x 80cm instead.

Key facts

• Artist: Harland Miller, born in Yorkshire in 1964, lives and works in London
• Designs: five Penguin cover posters and two dated exhibition posters
• Size: 60 x 80cm (about 23.6 x 31.5 inches)
• Paper: Monte Carlo 300gsm watercolour paper, printed in the UK
• Signature: a printed scan of Miller's signature on the Penguin designs, not hand-signed
• Prices: £120 for each Penguin poster, £80 for Yes or Boss
• Framing: sold as prints, unframed
• Seller: the Design Museum Shop, online and at the museum in Kensington
• Delivery: free standard UK delivery on orders over £60, dispatched within 1 to 3 working days, or free click and collect at the museum

Posters versus Harland Miller's signed prints

The same five Penguin titles also exist as signed silkscreen prints. Avant Arte released them in editions of 25, signed and numbered by Miller, at £6,840 each, and all five have sold out. Miller's paintings sell through White Cube, with prices on request.

So the posters are the way to own these designs for £120 rather than thousands. What you give up is the hand signature and the numbered edition.

Who they suit

• Book lovers: the Penguin designs are based on real Penguin paperback covers, so they suit someone with a wall of books. See our gifts for bookworms for more.
• Designers and type fans: Miller builds his paintings around lettering, and the two exhibition posters are giant letters in red, blue and yellow.
• A first proper picture for a new flat: at 60 x 80cm one poster is big enough to hang on its own above a sofa or a desk.

For other art on a similar budget, see our guide to the best affordable art in the UK. The Design Museum Shop also sold a Harland Miller Kiss tote bag, which has already sold out.

The downsides

The signature is printed, not signed. If you want a piece Miller has handled himself, these are not it.

The posters come unframed, so a 60 x 80cm frame adds to the cost. The dated exhibition posters also print the display's dates and "free display" along the bottom, which some people will not want on a wall at home.

The title of the orange poster is a swear word with one letter starred out. That may rule it out for a family hallway or a present for a parent.

Where to buy them in the UK

The Design Museum Shop is the only seller, online or at the museum on Kensington High Street. Online orders get a full refund, delivery included, if you ask within 14 working days of receiving them.

Buy Harland Miller posters from the Design Museum Shop

FAQs

How much are the Harland Miller posters?

£120 for each of the five Penguin cover posters and £80 each for the two limited exhibition posters, Yes and Boss. Standard UK delivery is free on orders over £60. I checked the prices on 28 October 2026.

Are the Harland Miller posters signed?

No. The Penguin posters carry a printed scan of Miller's signature. They are not signed by hand or numbered.

What size are the posters?

60 x 80cm, or about 23.6 x 31.5 inches. That is slightly shorter than A1, so use a 60 x 80cm frame.

Where can I buy Harland Miller posters?

Only from the Design Museum Shop in London, online or in person.

Why do the posters say Penguin's 90th birthday?

Penguin was founded in 1935. The Design Museum Shop made the posters to mark Penguin's 90th birthday in 2025, around the time the museum showed Miller's work.

Can I still see the Design Museum display?

No. Harland Miller at the Design Museum ran from 10 December 2025 to 25 January 2026. Our Harland Miller artist page lists his more recent shows.

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