by admin | May 13, 2014 | |
TimeOut Classic magazine defining a generation... The Challenge TimeOut is an iconic listings magazine launched in 1968 by Tony Elliott and Bob Harris (who went on to host BBC’s Old Grey Whistle Test). It’s easy to say that pretty much anyone who grew up, lived in or has visited London since then will have seen or know the TimeOut brand. One of the most iconic aspects of TimeOut is the logo – the neon sign is still evident in Tottenham Court Road, London where the group is headquartered. Another is the use of good design and editorial for its covers. Leading designers and photographers like Pearce Marchbank and Rankin have designed and photographed for it. It has also featured everyone of note: Actors, Musicians, Authors, Artists. In short, it is part of the culture. Creating designs which crossed over forty years of brand evolution, covers design and typography was never going to be easy. During the development phase 50% of the group was sold to Peter Dubens and Oakley Capital. See the results of the work below. About TimeOut: For more about TimeOut look here. Project Overview & Solutions In a magazine, one can get - from cover to cover - 15 to 20 different ideas about life and how to live it - Maya Angelou There were three main design approaches identified in the TimeOut project. Each presented different opportunities and challenges: Cover Archive – This is the richest source of designs which crosses five decades and defines the look and feel of all of those periods. It also presented a problem in rights as some photographers, illustrators and designers weren’t known. Others...
by admin | May 4, 2014 | |
Prints Before Breakfast Art Gallery Digital Print Service Prints Before Breakfast Prints Before Breakfast is a new digital print service and curated gallery of modern art. Base just outside Oxford Prints Before Breakfast offer a select service for Artists, Designers, and Galleries who need high-quality digital prints of Art and Design. Printing is based on the HP z31oo PS large format giclée printer with 12 archival inks. Flatbed scanning is available up to A4 size. Location: Oxfordshire, UK Development Phase: Launching May 2014 Website: Prints Before Breakfast Follow… Search...
