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Nickelodeon rebrands for the first time in 14 years
Jul 12, 2023 · LA-based branding and design agency Roger has collaborated with children’s television channel Nickelodeon on its first rebrand in 14 years, featuring a new version of its signature “Splat” logo that aims to unify its on-air, digital, and social brand identity. Roger has been working with Nickelodeon since its early days as a studio.
Bauhaus: What was it and why is it important today?
Feb 18, 2019 · Bauhaus was one of the single most influential cultural movements of the 20 th century, and at its heart was an obsession with the “total” work of art. This meant it reached far beyond architecture – where its impact is writ large – to affect all pillars of design including graphics, typography, product and furniture – everything, really.
“Contemporary” redesign for Kellogg’s looks to make brand …
Feb 28, 2019 · The aim is to “return Kellogg’s to its status as the leader of the category”, according to Landor, with a “contemporary” and “clean” new look that is “instantly recognisable”. The new “simplified” design aims to provide greater clarity, making the packaging easier to recognise as a Kellogg’s product, according to Landor.
Paula Scher: “It took me 20 years to realise I was good at my job”
Nov 27, 2019 · Paula Scher’s appearance at the Design Manchester conference has been a highly sought-after event for years. Conflicting schedules and prior commitments have previously prevented her involvement, so when she finally walks out onto the 2019 stage, it is to rapturous applause from the 1,500 people in the audience.
Royal Mint releases designs for new 50 pence coin featuring King ...
30 September, 2022. Royal Mint releases designs for new 50 pence coin featuring King Charles III. Sophie Tolhurst. The Royal Mint has today unveiled the first coin to bear King Charles III’s portrait, a 50p coin due to enter circulation later this year. British sculptor Martin Jennings created King Charles III’s official coinage portrait ...
Toblerone’s colourful rebrand seeks to balance history with …
Jul 13, 2022 · Abbey Bamford. Bulletproof studio has rebranded Toblerone chocolate with a colourful new identity and bespoke typeface. Although Toblerone is a well-loved chocolate brand, it was “in urgent need of modernisation”, according to Bulletproof creative officer Nick Rees. The rebrand aims to make use of Toblerone’s existing assets by adding ...
Volvo updates logo for an “electrified” and digital future
Sep 27, 2021 · Volvo has revealed a new flat logo, which will be rolled out across interfaces and products, as part of a move towards a digital and electric-focused future. The logo – which is known as the Volvo Iron Mark – now appears as a flat design, the first major update since 2014’s 3D iteration. The brand’s wordmark also now appears in a ...
Cultural appropriation: can designers ever responsibly “borrow” …
Mar 13, 2020 · Cultural appropriation – the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of practices and aesthetics of marginalised peoples by more dominant groups – is an issue that has gained plenty of attention in recent years. It is an issue that, at first glance, feels at odds with designers’ ability to find inspiration anywhere.
Cadbury “reconnects with roots” with first image overhaul in 50 …
14 April, 2020. Cadbury “reconnects with roots” with first image overhaul in 50 years. Molly Long. British confectionery company Cadbury has revealed a new global brand identity, which aims to put a “distinctive and modern twist” on the brand’s heritage. It is the first major brand overhaul for the company since the 1960s.