Studio Sutherl&’s design for the 2017 D&AD Annual cleverly reinstates the Annual as the Design Bible needed in everybody’s lives. Simple covers and multiple ribbons, which the reader can use to bookmark projects they admire, keeps the design both elegant and functional. Copy, written by Nick Asbury, repeatedly uses ampersands (in reference to the & in D&AD) to give the Annual an additional element of personality and ownability.
The great Lance Wyman has designed a pin to help raise money for Mexico. A lovely subtle reference for graphic design fans makes for a beautiful pin design. Pins can be purchased here.
Staple, designed by Christopher Doyle and Co. is a small, Sydney based sourdough bakery focussed on producing a limited number of wholegrain, naturally leavened breads using 3 simple ingredients — flour, salt and water. Hence Staple is a great name! The symbol and logotype both suggest the handmade craft in a perfectly imperfect way. The symbol can be hand drawn with a finger aligning with the final step of the baker as they initial their creation before it goes into the oven.
Following up from their superb Agatha Christie stamps for the Royal Mail, Studio Sutherland has done it again. Problem solving and clever hidden ideas lend themselves perfectly to a new visual identity for media agency and production company Agatha Christie Limited (ACL). The identity aims to reflect how “intelligently crafted” Christie’s novels and characters are, says Studio Sutherland founder Jim Sutherland.
Orchestras, symphonies, ballets are all dream jobs for graphic design agencies around the world. So many have been done so well it’s hard to come up with something original and memorable. However lg2 boutique managed to achieve it. This is such a simple, clever, elegant solution, combining the shapes of the instruments with a bold ‘O’. Vibrant, lively, timeless and flexible. Everything you’d want for a symphony orchestra identity.
MultiAdaptor have created a comprehensive new brand identity for Google Campus based on elevating the purpose of Campus — ‘a space for startups to thrive’. That thought is translated into a physical frame within the branding that can flex to any format, allowing for an infinite array of creative expressions.
Celebrated chef Claude Bosi joined Sir Terence Conran to reinvent the famed Bibendum restaurant in London. The Counter Press have created a new identity inspired by the architecture and fabric of the building. The logotype is an interpretation of the beautiful tiled lettering that sits at the top of either side of the building with the Michelin Man character playing a charming supporting role within the brand.
GREK are a new range of high quality herbal teas from Greece. Interabang have created a brand that steers clear of Greek clichés and have instead taken inspiration from the Xysta tiles of Pyrgi, where the founder took childhood trips. The result is powerful, unique and memorable. Beautiful details include the short stories describing each flavour, with charming illustrations & words by Claire Curtis and Scott Perry.
