Norwegian Banknotes by Metric Design
Posted: Filed under: Business, Banking, Law and Finance | Tags: Brand Identity Design, Brand Identity Reviews, Branding, Branding Blog, Branding News, Branding Reviews, Currency Design, Design For Print, Designed by Metric Design, Designed by Snohetta, From Scandinavia, Graphic Design Blog, Logo Design & Branding Blog, New Logo, Reviewed by Josh Nychuck Comments Off on Norwegian Banknotes by Metric DesignOpinion by Josh Nychuk.
If you consider all the tangible expressions of a country’s brand, money, with its essential function as a measure of value, could easily be considered one of the most important touchpoints. In this sense a country’s banknote is often the first point of physical contact with that place prior to travel. The shape, feel, colour, language, security features, artwork and heritage of currency informs the senses and begins to build perceptions. Norway understands this, and is about to show us all a little more of their personality, history and cultural identity through their new banknotes. This article was originally posted in 2014, reposted with new photography from Metric Design.
Hands On: Folk+Form by Snøhetta, Norway
Posted: Filed under: Art and Design, Graphic Design Reviews, Hands On | Tags: Book & Magazine Design, Book Design Review, Branding & Packaging of 2017, Coloured Paper, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Reviews, Design Reviews: Editorial Design, Designed by Snohetta, Die Cut Design Detail, Editorial Design, From Scandinavia, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Graphic Design Shortlist 2017, Norwegian Design, The Best Graphic Design Work of 2017, The Very Best of 2017 Comments Off on Hands On: Folk+Form by Snøhetta, NorwayOpinion by Richard Baird
Vestre is a Norwegian, family owned and run, urban furniture design and manufacturing business founded in 1947 by Johs. Vestre. Although Vestre’s catalogue is extensive and diverse, it typically features colourful detailing and modern forms, holds true to the founder’s vision of designing and manufacturing for longevity, and has a social and sustainable-dimension.
Snøhetta, who previously worked with Vestre on the development of a new production facility in 2013, and were involved in the refurbishment of their headquarters and showroom in 2017, continue to collaborate with the manufacturer, this time on Folk+Form. Folk+Form is an exhibition and two-volume book that brings to life the Vestre family legacy and coincides with the company’s 70th anniversary.
Through exhibited work, art pieces, film, text and photography, presented across exhibition and book, Folk+Form pays tribute to the design and manufacturing of Vestre, and its continued commitment to making high quality, sustainability and accessible urban furniture for national and international markets.
In the second of an ongoing series, which follows Rain, Gravity, Heat, Cold by Blok, BP&O takes a hands on look at Folk+Form. This post intends to augment the initial impressions given by Snøhetta’s press release and promotional images, reviewed here.
Vestre Anniversary Book by Snøhetta, Norway
Posted: Filed under: Art and Design, Graphic Design Reviews, Material & Print Specs | Tags: Book & Magazine Design, Branding & Packaging of 2017, Coloured Paper, Design Blog, Design For Print, Design Reviews, Design Reviews: Editorial Design, Designed by Snohetta, Die Cut Design Detail, Editorial Design, From Scandinavia, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Blog, Norwegian Design Comments Off on Vestre Anniversary Book by Snøhetta, NorwayOpinion by Richard Baird
Vestre is a Norwegian, family-owned and run, furniture design and manufacturing business celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Vestre’s extensive catalogue is characterised by an intersection between convivial colour detail, modern forms and long-lasting build. Snøhetta, who previously worked with Vestre on the development of a production facility in 2013, and the refurbishment of the company’s headquarters and showroom in 2017, continue to work with the business, this time on Folk+Form, an exhibition and two-volume book that intends to bring to life the Vestre family legacy.
