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.
A B-Side BY Armin
Scoot
Announced earlier this year and set to launch service in 2012, Scoot is a low-cost carrier from parent company Singapore Airlines. Bigger logo (if you dare see it bigger) and press conference launch video below (or after the jump).
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DATE: Dec.12.2011
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Aimia
Established in 1984, Aimia (formerly Groupe Aeroplan) is a global loyalty management company, providing rewards programs across various industries, originally well known for its Air Canada frequent flyer program. The new name and logo were created by Interbrand. Press release here. Name and logo rationalization here [PDF]. Brand launch video below (or after the jump).
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DATE: Dec.09.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Corporate The B-Side COMMENTS:
TAGS: sans serif,
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Oikos
Oikos is a Dutch NGO that believes “that everyone has the right to live free from poverty and to have the chance to develop and participate in society. We aim to achieve this by making changes in the Western world, which imposes unfair global trade rules and huge debts on developing countries.” The new identity has been designed by Edenspiekermann. Its concept: “Oikos joins hands for sustainable change.” More images here.
Thanks to Marc Nijborg for the tip.
DATE: Dec.08.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Non-Profit The B-Side COMMENTS:
TAGS: dutch, hands, non-profit, overlay,
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Uber
Uber is a high-endish cab service that offers smartphone ordering. It provides service in San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, and Paris (the one in France). A new logo was unveiled (literally!) on Monday. News here.
Thanks to Dan Bandy for first tip.
DATE: Dec.07.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: The B-Side Transportation COMMENTS:
TAGS: serif,
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Agero
Established in 1972 and now the merger of Cross Country Automotive Services and ATX Group, Agero (pronounced “Ajeero”) is a provider of roadside assistance, claims management and connected vehicle services for the automotive, insurance and aftermarket industries. Press release here.
Thanks to Heather Memmel for the tip.
DATE: Dec.06.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: The B-Side Transportation COMMENTS:
TAGS: icon, merger, sans serif,
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Meow Mix
Meow Mix, owned by Del Monte, offers dry and wet cat food and is most well known for its meow meow meow meow meow meow jingle. New logo and packaging — below (or after the jump) — have hit stores recently.
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DATE: Dec.05.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Consumer products The B-Side COMMENTS:
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Salerno
Salerno is a sea-side city in Campania, Italy. This month the City of Salerno introduced a new “consumer” logo to complement the city’s official seal. The new logo has been designed by Massimo Vignelli. Story and pictures of Vignelli’s presentation here. One image that explains the concept behind the logo below (or after the jump).
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DATE: Dec.02.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Destinations The B-Side COMMENTS:
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Golden Boy Foods
Established in 1979, Golden Boy Foods is a manufacturer of private label foods like peanut butter, trail mixes, snacking nuts, and more. The new identity was designed by TAXI Vancouver. Some applications below (or after the jump).
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DATE: Dec.01.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Food The B-Side COMMENTS:
TAGS: gradient, green, private label, sans serif, taxi,
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The Torch Doha
Measuring almost 1,000 feet high, the The Torch Doha is a luxury hotel in Qatar with 167 rooms. Its identity has been designed by London-based SomeOne. Some applications below (or after the jump).
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DATE: Nov.30.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Hospitality The B-Side COMMENTS:
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Turkcell
Established in 1994, Turkcell is Turkey’s largest mobile service provider with more than 34 million customers. A new logo that abstracts its yellow martian was recently introduced.
Thanks to Cuneyt Erkol for the tip.
DATE: Nov.29.2011POSTED BY: ArminCATEGORY: Telecom The B-Side COMMENTS:
TAGS: icon, sans serif, turkey, yellow,
Books about logo design, the designers that create them and the meaning of branding.
