Online
- FPO (For Print Only) / Celebrating the reality that print is not dead by showcasing the most compelling printed projects.
- Art of the Menu / Cataloguing the underrated creativity of menus from around the world.
- Quipsologies / Chronicling the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry on a daily basis.
- Speak Up (2002 – 2009) / Discussing, and looking for, what is relevant in, and the relevance of, graphic design. Archives Only.
- Word It (2003 – 2010) / Encouraging creative diversity in the community through monthly, one-word challenges. Archives Only.
- Brand New Classroom (2010 – 2011) / Providing a space for critique and opinions on student identity work. Archives Only.
Publishing
- The 2010 Brand New Awards / 2011, self-published.
- Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work / 2010, self-published.
Events & Judged Competitions
- Brand New Conference / A one-day event on the development of corporate and brand identity projects by some of today’s most active and influential practitioners from around the world.
- Brand New Awards / Celebrating the best identity work produced around the world.
- FPO Awards / Celebrating the best print work from around the world.
Writing
- Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.
- Women of Design: Influence and Inspiration from the Original Trailblazers to the New Groundbreakers / 2008, HOW Books.
- The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted Words / 2007, HOW Books.
Graphic Design
- Department of Design / Designing corporate and brand identities and full development of printed and digital matter for clients.
Opinion BY Armin
Shaw and Awe
Established in 1971, Shaw Communications is a Canadian communications and media company that provides broadband cable television, Internet, home phone, telecommunications services, and satellite direct-to-home services to over 3.4 million customers combined. They also operate 18 specialty networks, including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY and Showcase. As I think I understand it, Shaw ranks fourth in the telecom business in Canada behind giants Bell, Rogers, and Telus, all of whom have very strong presence so Shaw needs any help it can get to get chosen by customers. Yesterday, they introduced a refreshed logo, a new tagline — “You won’t miss a thing.” — new national TV commercial by Vancouver-based Rethink, and a couple of new mascots, Bit and Bud.
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DATE: Nov.06.2012
POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Telecom COMMENTS:
TAGS: advertising, blue, canada, mascot, Sans Serif, smile,
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Silipint
About: (Est. 2010) “Silipint offers simple innovative products within a culture that is dedicated to exceptional service and our partners. Providing semi-rigid silicone drinkware through a process aimed at brand growth and profitability.”
Design by: Brand Navigation.
Ed.’s Notes: Dude, it’s a squishy pint glass! See proof below (or after the jump).
Relevant links: Brand Navigation Case Study.
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DATE: Oct.11.2012POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Consumer products The B-Side COMMENTS:
TAGS: hand-drawn, smile, yellow,
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Deutschen Tennis Bundes
Established in 1902, Deutschen Tennis Bundes (DTB for short, German Tennis Federation for English) is the governing body of tennis federations and clubs in Germany, with more than 1,800,000 members. A new logo was introduced this month. Not clear if the smile was intentional or if it’s meant to be a tennis ball. More at Das Design Tagebuch, translate if needed.
Thanks to Marc Nijborg for the tip. Via Das Design Tagebuch.
DATE: May.22.2012POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Sports The B-Side COMMENTS:
Opinion BY Armin
Harrison’s Smile
Established this year, Harrison’s Fund is a new charity in the UK created to fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy — an affliction most common in boys who first show signs at toddler age and whose muscles will give in by the time they are teenagers or in their early twenties. The fund is named after the founders’ son, 5-year-old Harrison Smith, diagnosed in 2011. Their new logo was created by London-based Pearlfisher.
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DATE: Mar.02.2012POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Non-Profit COMMENTS:
TAGS: pearlfisher, rounded sans serif, smile,
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