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Tag Archives: graphic design
Prospectus Packaging
Whilst I was browsing various blogs, I found an interesting article on Its Nice That about a piece of clever packaging design. The project is for Privacy International, an organisation that is against privacy intrusions made by governments and corporations. … Continue reading
Topographic London
These topographic maps by London designer Melissa Price caught my eye for the clarity with which they champion a few of pieces of cartographic information which are rarely emphasized in contemporary depictions of London: hills, valleys, and the Thames’ many … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Graphics
Tagged: Cartography, graphic design, London, Melissa Price, Posters, Topographic London
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A true British classic
It was during the early 1960′s that the neglected British railway industry, which had remained largely unchanged after its nationalisation in 1948 was finally given a complete makeover and what a make over it was. The company name was shortened … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Graphics
Tagged: Brand, British Rail, Design History, graphic design
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Hidden Heroes
Every now and then an institution will bypass the fascinating and impressive to give the spotlight to objects which are taken for granted. Hidden Heroes – The Genius of Everyday Things is a travelling exhibition from Vitra Design Museum which … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions
Tagged: Exhibitions, graphic design, Hidden Heroes, Product Design, Science Museum, Vitra Design Museum
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Words, words, words
We’ll definitely be making a trip down to Selfridges to check out these great looking window displays, article courtesy of eye blog: “If the January sales haven’t lured you to London’s Oxford Street, perhaps a new installation at Selfridges might … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Events
Tagged: graphic design, It's Nice That, Merchandising, Selfridges, Windows, Words
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Snowflakes
We’ve just been sent these fab pictures of our Christmas snowflakes in use. Thanks to Aleksandra from the Grimshaw team, we love your creative style!
Posted in Studio
Tagged: Christmas Card, graphic design, Interior Decoration, Snowflakes
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Follow the arrow…
This rather clever and simplistic approach to wayfinding by ZMIK Designers is to place hundreds of black self-adhesive arrows which cover the white walls, the floor and the ceiling to draw the attention in a “follow the arrows” like manner.
Posted in Environments, Graphics
Tagged: graphic design, retail, signage, wayfinding
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Paula Scher: MAPS
In the 1990s, Paula Scher began painting colorful typographic maps of the world, its continents, countries, islands, oceans, cities, streets and neighborhoods. Obsessive, opinionated and more than a little personal, the paintings were a reaction against information overload and the … Continue reading
