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 REX Design Awarded by Communication Arts MagazineThe design developed for tweens' books "Leituras Descoladas" collection ("Cool Readings" collection), has rendered another international award for REX Design.The brazilian design agency has been selected by Communication Arts Magazine among many design agencies around the globe to be on the magazine's Design Annual 50. To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Communication Arts Magazine is going to release on November-December of this year, a special edition of their well-known Design Annual and their 2009's jury awarded REX Design's project of "Leituras Descoladas" book collection to be a part of it. The agency has stood out as it brings a whole new point-of-view to the early teen's literature, creating a contemporary language, much more connected to the youth. "Our idea was to propose a new paradigm of teen literature and a complementary narrative, more adjusted to the visual repertory of current teenagers," said Gustavo Piqueira, REX's partner, that together with Samia Jacintho, has illustrated the books. more www.rex... (88) design directory REX Design > Graphic Design Studios added by Karen Rozenbaum |
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 Young 2009: Creative Production Agency Shop Around Portays Dutch Youth CultureDutch Contemporary design is universally seen as the melting pot of cutting-edge twenty-first century creativity.Some great Dutch Illustrators and animators that are renown for their eye-catching contemporary work have now joined forces for "Young 2009". Creative production agency Shop Around collaborates with the top layer of this Dutch illustration and animation scene. Strongly stimulated by Shop Around, these young artists have proven to be founders of new trends and new movements in contemporary illustration and animation that most definitely are able to surprise and inspire you. One of Shop Around's latest projects, "Young 2009" truly illustrates what there capable of. In this project ten Shop Around artists have been responsible for creating the design and installations for the exhibition "Young 2009" that is being held in the Historical Museum of the city of Rotterdam, the European Youth Capital of 2009. In this exhibition about today's youth culture, the passion of ten young representatives of this culture in Rotterdam is highlighted. event ends Jan 3, 2010 Netherlands view on map more design events more Young 2009: Creative Production Agency Shop Around Portays Dutch Youth Culture design directory Shop Around > Multidisciplinary Design Studios added by Levent OZLER |
 The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual CultureSchool of Visual Arts (SVA) presents "The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual Culture," an exhibition that celebrates designers, art directors and other creative professionals who have graduated from the BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department at SVA.Organized in recognition of Department Chair Richard Wilde's 40th anniversary at the College, the show will feature iconic and culturally significant works by select alumni from all four decades of Wilde's tenure. The exhibition will be on view at the Visual Arts Gallery, 601 West 26 Street 15th floor, New York City, from October 9 - November 7, 2009. "It is an honor to be recognized," says Richard Wilde, chair, BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department at SVA. "I am inspired by these alumni and proud of their accomplishments. Many have become some of the most influential and creative people working in the business today." Some notable works in "The Wilde Years" include advertising campaigns for Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi and Showtime; book jackets for James Frey's A Million Little Pieces, Hilary Rodham Clinton's Living History and Junot Diaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; CD packaging for 50 Cent, Annie Lennox, Eminem and Miles Davis; and theatrical posters for Rent, Chicago and John Leguizamo's Freak; as well as television commercials, music videos and more. event (ended) current design events more The Wilde Years: Four Decades of Shaping Visual Culture design directory School of Visual Arts > Design Education added by Levent OZLER |
 Uncle: an Integrated Agency on the UpCreative agency Uncle have played a part in helping Encyclopaedia Britannica secure the number 10 place in the coveted 2009/10 Superbrands UK Consumer Index.Uncle client Encyclopaedia Britannica, which has a 240-year history, represents the only publishing brand in the Top 50. At number 10 - moving up 19 places from number 29 in 2008/9 - Encyclopaedia Britannica is recognised by the British public as one of the nation's best-known and respected brands - representing quality, reliability and distinction. The UK Consumer Superbrands announcement follows an independent polling process that taps into the views of more than 2,100 British consumers aged 18 and above. Mark Deeprose, Creative Director, Uncle, says "The award of this position to Encyclopaedia Britannica is great news for all involved. We are extremely proud to have worked on the brand for the past year and would like to take the opportunity to congratulate everyone at Encyclopaedia Britannica, and to thank my team here at Uncle for their hard work over the last 12 months. All of us at Uncle believe passionately in the power of a strong brand, and work tirelessly on behalf of all of our clients to build brands that work hard in the marketplace." Uncle, founded in 2005, are a growing creative business based in Reigate, Surrey who contrary to the current economic climate continue to grow in size and stature. more Uncle: an Integrated Agency on the Up design directory Uncle > Logo and Branding Design Studios added by Levent OZLER |
 Dona Wong: Siegel+Gale Hires Strategy Director of Information DesignGlobal strategic branding firm Siegel+Gale, the pioneer in simplifying complex customer communications, announced today the appointment of Dona Wong as Strategy Director of Information Design for its Simplification practice.Ms. Wong is the former graphics director at The Wall Street Journal, responsible for all feature and breaking news graphics. Previously, she served as a business graphics editor at The New York Times for eight years. "Dona Wong is an expert in conceptualizing and producing information graphics that are easily understood by millions of demanding readers on a daily basis," says Alan Siegel, Chairman and CEO of Siegel+Gale. "Her new book, The Wall Street Journal Guide to Information Graphics, solidifies her reputation as a leader in this critical area of simplified communications. At a time when complexity threatens to overwhelm every sector, we are pleased that Dona has chosen to bring her expertise and experience to our team." "Dona's experience leading information design at The Wall Street Journal is a perfect fit for Siegel+Gale," says Lee Rafkin, Global Director and Practice Leader of the Simplification practice. "Dona will focus on delivering state-of-the-art communication solutions for our clients, while reinforcing the firm's leadership position in information design and data visualization." more Dona Wong: Siegel+Gale Hires Strategy Director of Information Design design directory Siegel & Gale > Logo and Branding Design Consultancies added by Levent OZLER |
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