Baddeley Brothers Blog
Graphic Design Student Adds a New Dimension to Print
The “Im–print! Im–press!” is now in its third year. The live-brief challenge for Ravensbourne University Year 2 Department of Design Practice – students are invited to propose a design that celebrates the materiality and physicality of print through paper, foil and print production. The brief, which is set in collaboration with G. F. Smith, Foilco … Read more
Ornamental Logo Marks Baddeley Brothers’ 160 years
Family-run London printer Baddeley Brothers is marking its 160th year with the creation of a distinctive logo, designed by acclaimed graphic designer David Pearson. Taking inspiration from the tools of the printing trade, the typeface pattern is reminiscent of the intricate leaf patterns on Baddeley Brothers’ postage stamp perforators that were in use at the … Read more
Inspiring a New Generation of Graphic Designers at Ravensbourne University
As we prepare to launch the third year of our ‘Im-print! Im-press’ competition in collaboration with GF Smith and Foilco, we spoke to last year’s participants to see how the experience has shaped their designs since. The competition aims to inspire a new generation of graphic designers at Ravensbourne University London to not just focus … Read more
Royal Designer for Industry Annual Dinner Menu full of typefaces
Attention to detail Sample testing the material to see how well it performed once scored. Would it stand/sit on the table in a perfect, presentable way? In addition, there was a lot of discussion about what foils and shades of material would not only look right in a darken room but also how they would … Read more
Compliment Slips vs Correspondence Cards
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
Success Is An Illusion For Graphic Design Student
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
Pirate’s Grog – A gold label that is leagues apart…
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
Total Synergy at Berthold Wolpe Exhibition
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
Pixel Picks Baddeley Brothers for Gallery print exhibition
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