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Embracing Exchange 15 01 2017
At this year’s edition of Passagen Design Week in Cologne, Germany, the Dutch Design Exchange project EMBRACING EXCHANGE presents two exhibitions at the Rufffactory location in Köln Ehrenfeld. CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES shows a selection of (alumni) artists and designers related to the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design. And SHIFTING IDENTITIES presents maps that unveil the cultural borders between the languages of ‘Limburgs’ and ‘Kölsch’. Graphic designer Boy Bastiaens is participating in both exhibitions. In the CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES show with a selection of graphic symbols and posters. And in the SHIFTING IDENTITIES expo with a series of maps which were designed together with StormHand partner Albert Kiefer. (more about the maps)
RUFFFACTORY Venloer Strasse 474 50825 Köln Germany 16.01.2017 till 22.01.2017 daily program
Counter Print latest book ‘Art Marks’, contains a selection of logos and symbols of museums, galleries, art and design exhibitions, cultural institutions and organizations, theaters, events, artists, designers etc. etc. from all over the world. Featuring the work of Pentagram, Milton Glaser, Bruce Mau Design, Uwe Loesch and many more. It is a great honor to be included in this compendium with 4 logo’s: Open Space, Jettson, Camargue Cross plus the Ateliers Mafad logo. Which is not only expanded and given a single page but also is highlighted with a brief introduction and reasoning behind its execution.
Art Marks, Leterme Dowling, Counter Print, United Kingdom, ISBN:978-0-9935812–1-2
Please find some recent projects and earlier work on logo's. Like the hieroglyphic arrow man symbol which was used as personal logo in the 90’s. Based upon a found section of four arrows in a old Letraset catalog, which revealed in its negative space the stylized corps of a human silhouette. By adding a white circle for the head the symbol was enclosed by a bold oval. More recently is the wordmark for the Grivec Bros who produce the jeans you’ve always wanted, but couldn't find anywhere. Don't overlook the stylized heraldic lion, part of an innovative group design project, produced in only one day. And much more. Please check the Logo's and Trademarks section here.
With 404 black & white logos inspired by line and shape Abstract Logo, by UK publisher Counterprint, is a marvellous compendium of recent logo design. The 160 pages book is categorised into the following sections: ‘circles’, ‘rectangles’, ‘triangles’, ‘polygons’, ’curves’, ‘arrows’, ‘rotation’, ’lines’, ‘waves’, ‘diamonds’, ‘3D’ and ‘other’. Collected from design studios from all over the world Dutch graphic designer Boy Bastiaens is featured in the book with two logo’s: the Von Eusersdorff logo and the Maurer United Architects logo. Click here to find out more about the Maurer United Architects logo and the Von Eusersdorff logo. Abstract Logo brings the Counterprint’ Trademark & Symbol series total to 6 and is a must have for any Graphic Designer's shelf.
Abstract Logo, Leterme Dowling, Counter Print, United Kingdom, ISBN:978-0-99358120–5
