AIR Studios by Spin
Posted: Filed under: Logo Reviews, Music | Tags: Animated Logos, Brand Identity, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding Agency, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Design Blog, Design News, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Spin, Designed in London, From the United Kingdom, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logo Design Inspiration, Logo Design Resource, Logo Designs, Logo Opinion, Logos, New Logo, Supergraphics, The Best Brand Identities of 2020, The Best Design for Print 2020, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2020, The Best Logo Design of 2020, The Very Best of 2020 Comments Off on AIR Studios by SpinOpinion by Richard Baird
AIR Studios was founded in 1965 by Beatles producer Sir George Martin. It is located in London’s Lyndhurst Hall, a former church with one of the largest recording rooms in the world and a live space capable of holding a full symphony orchestra. Since its opening, it has hosted a plethora of world-class talent. These have included Sir Paul McCartney, Adele, The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Lou Reed, amongst many many others. It has also been the studio in which Oscar-winning scores such as Atonement and Grand Budapest Hotel have been recorded. London-based design studio Spin were commissioned to develop a new graphic identity for the studio that would pay homage to its rich heritage, bring to the fore the talent it attracts and Air’s future ambitions. This culminated in the creation of a dynamic symbol of orbital paths and undulating waves, a modern colour palette of neutrals and bright colour, black and white photography and the use of motion on screen
Broadgate by dn&co
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Broadgate is the largest pedestrianised neighbourhood in Central London. It is adjacent to the busy transport hub of Liverpool Street station, surrounded by Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Old Street and the City, made up of a diverse community and uses that span innovation, finance, food, retail and contemporary cultural activities.
The area will receive a £1.5 billion investment to further its development as a world-class mixed-use destination. This will include 4.9 million sq ft of new and redefined workplaces, retail spaces, public areas and restaurants described by dn&co., the design studio behind Broadgate’s graphic identity, as embodying the community and feel of the historic piazza with the energy of modern London.
Broadgate connects and contains diverse areas, each with their own unique character, services and experiences, and will go on to include many more. Wrangling these into a singular coherent identity, one that is inclusive yet with a definitive identity and without the preconceptions of typical B2B communications was a critical part of the challenge. This was achieved through a generative and kinetic B; a dynamic and constantly shifting container and outline. This motif, alongside a contrasting dark and light colour palette and complementary type treatment, serve to unify posters, business cards, tote bags, website, installations, social media profiles and merchandise.
Sydney Design Festival by Re
Posted: Filed under: Art and Design, Logo Reviews | Tags: Animated Logos, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding & Packaging of 2018, Branding Blog, Branding Reviews, Brochure Design, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Opinion, Design Reviews, Designed by Re:, Festival and Event Brand Identities, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Logo Design & Branding Blog, Logos, Logotypes, Poster Design, Responsive Websites, Sans-serif Typography, Supergraphics, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2018, The Best Logo Designs of 2018, The Very Best Brand Identities of 2018, The Very Best of 2018, Tote Bag Design, Type Play, Typography, Website Design, Wordmark Design Comments Off on Sydney Design Festival by ReOpinion by Richard Baird
Sydney Design Festival has been running for 20 years, making it one of the oldest design festivals in the world. It provides its visitors with an opportunity to understand design practice in all its forms, to bring to light problem, process and response, and to foster a closer connection with the designers and businesses helping to shape our collective futures. With a change in dates, moving the festival from September to March, placing amongst a busy cultural calendar, the festival worked with Re to develop a graphic identity that would allow it to stand out and announce its new Autumn arrival across a variety of digital and printed communications. These included a responsive website, event programs, flags, banners, posters, flyers, invitations and environmental graphics.