The designers republic interview. Sep 24, 2013 ian anderson (the designers republic) interview ian anderson interview designboom talked to ian anderson, founder of sheffield-based studio, the designers republic. DB: please could you tell us how you came to form the designers republic? Emigre magazine DB: how has the type of work you do changed from the early days? TDR exhibition at GGG gallery in tokyo sissy doll DB: how many people work in your studio today? DB: how would you describe your work to someone who hasn’t seen it before? DB: what’s been the most satisfying project you have worked on? Design is an adventure, a new relationship defined by as yet undefined possibilities and uncharted opportunities. new clients offer the chance to explore and evolve new relationships, create new histories. new work for existing clients allows us to delve deeper and develop richer experiences. getting paid well for what we do well always helps. poster for MSA DB: what’s your favorite type of brief?
Limited edition coke bottles LFO CD packaging. India mahdavi — architecture and design. What makes a better logo? By James Kape These days everyone seems to have an opinion about graphic design. Some classify good graphic design as something they can’t create themselves, design that’s aesthetically complex or looks like it was really hard to make. Whilst others think literal visualizations are the most successful—it’s sometimes easier to relate to a mark (or logo) when it’s plainly representative of the product or service the brand provides. So what’s the answer? Does a logo need to be complicated or literal to be accepted by the public eye? “Graphic Design — Now in Production” is an exhibition currently on show at Governors Island in New York City. One of the most interesting parts of the showcase can be found just outside the primary exhibition space. As a designer myself, and an observer at the exhibit, it was really interesting to see what criteria led to the more popular mark!
Graphic Design — Now In Production is currently on show until September 3, building 110, Governors Island. Plummer-Fernandez. : www.karimzaouai.com. ▲ Ferréol Babin ▲ Welcome. The Studio Blog. Shoebox Dwelling. Color By Numbers. Mathieu Lehanneur. MINAKANI. Core77 / industrial design magazine + resource / home.
Elana Herzog. Tanja Saeter. Pieke Bergmans.