Robert Brownjohn Poster
Peace? graphic design poster by Robert Brownjohn 1970
One of world famous artist and graphic designer Robert Brownjohn’s last pieces of work, Peace? poster designed in 1970, shortly before his death August 1, 1970. Political war poster? aimed at the un-attainability of peace.
Born in New Jersey, Brownjohn moved to New York to pursue his graphic design career after attending the Institute of Art in Chicago. First a freelance graphic designer, he later became one of the original founders of Brownjohn, Chermayeff & Geismar in 1957. He left the company in 1959, making it quite simple to
Creative Work Spaces/Places
Creativity can stem from anywhere, most importantly, it can come thru your place of work. Most design agencies believe so and design their offices and identities around this concept. Keeping employees happy by making their work space mirror their work. Happy thoughts into thoughtful design.
Here are some of the best I found.
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games Logo Design
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games logo
The first ever Youth Olympic games were held in Singapore August 2010 at the Nanyang Technological University campus, here’s their logo.
Overall, the logo design does what it was meant to do. That is, Target their intended audience of ages 14-18 and young athletes. But it lacks in concept though, as it follows the current fads and follows the current trend of Olympic logos with a streaky artistic paintbrush effect/execution. The bar wasn’t set correctly for the first ever Youth Olympic games, they should have pushed boundaries to set the stage
“Non-Building” Green Building
School of Art, Design and Media at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Originality in graphic design or identity design can be a problem if designers constantly look at works in the same field. A good graphic designer looks outside of their graphic design bubble for inspiration. That’s why I look at all sources of design for inspiration and creativity. Take a look at Fashion, Art, buildings and architecture, history, nature, street art and other forms of design that are influenced by people/creativity to refresh yourself.
A very good example of creativity outside of graphic design is the School of
Muhammad Ali, Martyr
Mahammad Ali poses for Esquire in this contreversial photoshoot
Esquire is one of my favorite reads, they stay atop men’s fashion, new products and have creative and some debatable material. Much more than now, content for the men’s magazine in the 60′s and 70′s featured controversial topics of the day, involving racism, feminism and the Vietnam War. Boxing during that era launched fighters into iconic status. None more iconic than Muhammad Ali. Aside from being the greatest boxer of all-time, formerly known Cassius Clay was a magnet for controversy. Ali’s conversion to Islam in 1964 deemed
IBM “Smarter Planet” Icon Set
"Smarter Planet" icons for IBM current advertising campaign
Yesterday I posted some ads that were very reminiscent of Paul Rand’s work for IBM in the 70′s. Today, their current “Smarter Planet” campaign takes a bit here and a bit there from the old ads and also implements these very creative smarter planet icons to represent the markets in which IBM can help your business, whether a public company or government funded agency.
IBM Paul Rand-esque Modern Ads & Posters
IBM ad executed in Paul Rand's classic Swiss style
I stumbled upon these great ads from IBM on Popular Behavior, thought I should share them with you. If you guys remember my article on the Eye Bee M poster by Paul Rand and Lenscrafter’s not so clever bite, then these Paul Rand-esque ads will really appeal to you (if you’re into graphic design).
My jaw dropped at first sight, as I thought they we’re undiscovered work by Rand. The new line of ads are a few from a much larger set for IBM’s “smarter planet” campaign. Some
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