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What’s in a name? When it comes to the question of compliment slips – the insert bearing a company’s name, which is sent out with products or information – there’s more to the subject than might at first be apparent. The eagle-eyed may have spotted a mistake in that last sentence. “Aha,” says the stickler … Read more
Returning for a second year, the “im-print! im-press!” challenge encouraged 2nd year Graphic Design students at Ravensbourne University London to consider the processes involved when designing for print. Course leader Maaike van Neck explains: “This year’s ‘live brief’ placed a strong focus on the production process. It encouraged students to be creative with their use of … Read more
Distillers and travel-lovers Gareth and Beth Jones brought the golden rum home from their travels to Roatán, a small Caribbean island situated 60km off the coast of Honduras and have created a brand for a growing crew of like-minded fans, who love the rum for its flavour, but also its contemporary, rebellious style and values. … Read more
The life and work of the late dust-jacket artist Berthold Wolpe, the man behind the legendary Faber & Faber book covers, is drawing a crowd at the Lettering & Commemorative Arts Trust at Suffolk’s Snape Maltings, in a unique exhibition ‘The Total Man’. Inspired by Wolpe’s distinctive hand-drawn graphic style, Baddeley Brothers offered to sponsor … Read more
Nestled between suffragette posters and specimen papers, on the Atom Gallery walls in Stoke Newington, London, hang the bright letterpress tip-ins from the Baddeley Brothers’ book. Designed by David Pearson, the iconic examples of typography and letterpress have been chosen by Hackney-based letterpress studio Pixel Press. To be featured in an inspirational three-week exhibition ‘Eat … Read more
A business card can often be the difference between a lasting first impression and lost business. This crucial item of business stationery needs to be eye-catching and informative — but it also needs to convey quality and attention to detail. Unfortunately, there are some problems with business cards and fundamental errors that a lot of … Read more
Instead of heralding the decline of these small, paper-based calling cards, the digital age has in fact created new, creative, business card opportunities and trends. Perhaps against the odds, business cards are still as important, if not more important, than they ever have been before. This blog post will provide you with some helpful hints … Read more
The humble envelope is often not given the credit it is due. Designed to protect correspondence from damage and prying eyes, this ubiquitous item of stationery can be the bearer of both good and bad news. But when and where did the envelope first appear? The answer to this question is probably more fascinating than … Read more
Combining the art of lettering and musical inspiration, artist David Pearson has collaborated with Commercial Type and Baddeley Brothers to produce an original limited-edition poster for the ‘Orchestra of Letters’ exhibition at Snape Maltings in Suffolk. The exhibition at the Lettering Arts Centre, to mark Snape Maltings’ 50th anniversary celebrations for its world-famous Aldeburgh concert … Read more
Ravensbourne College’s Maaike van Neck, course leader for the BA (Hons) Graphic Design, brought together a team of specialists in print, foils and paper to inspire and challenge her Year 2 students. Here, Maaike explains the importance of inspiring the next generation of graphic designers to think about design in its physical, material form. Graphic … Read more
