‘Bonkers’ by Oli Frape
An ode to Danny Boyle
“Sarah asked me if I’d like to respond to the brief with the word ‘bonkers’ as an ode to the wonderful Danny Boyle and the incredible London 2012 opening ceremony that he created.”
“I draw some components and tools of manufacturing as letters, then cut them out of lino as printing them would emphasise the repetitive nature of the manufacturing process.”
‘Illuminating’ by Helen Rawlinson
Rawlinson is a textile designer who specialises in hand screen printed lampshades. “I also have to mention my son, Stanley who occasionally likes to participate and make chaos.”
‘Wild’ by Emily Bornoff
Emily Bornoff is an illustrator and surface designer. Born and raised in London, she takes inspiration from all over the world, with a particular love for Scandinavian design. Her father was an antique dealer so growing up with so many beautiful objects and furniture around her has influenced her use of antiques and vintage objects in her work. She has a particular obsession with 1950’s illustrators, textile designers and ceramic artists.
Bornoff also loves drawing animals and nature in her work and is a keen supporter of animal welfare. She screenprints, works in relief, lithography and uses digital print on books as well as textiles and ceramics.
‘Fish’ by Lydia Thornley
‘Vying’ by Glenn Rickwood
Rickwood has been a graphic designer for 20 years and is currently studying for an MA in Applied Imagination in the Creative Industries at Central Saint Martins. His research is into analog vs digital design.
Black = GEMS
Pink = Hidden
‘Artistic’ by Anne-Louise Quinton
“I trawled through the websites of the galleries and museums of London, looking at their fonts. What is glaringly obvious is how many have stayed safe with a classic serif non-descript, yet elegant style.”
‘Welcoming’ by Luisa Sieiro
“I chose the word WELCOMING because when I came to London almost six years ago, I felt like this was my home. London opens its doors to all kind of people and cultures, and that is what makes it a great city.”
‘Global’ by Madhu Amodia
Graphic designer Amodia who lives and works in Mumbai, India, explains that “London is the most diverse city in the world. There are approximately 250 languages spoken in London, and you can meet people of those many nationalities here. The British capital is a cultural pot potpourri, and hence the transaction of diverse currencies happen on a daily basis. The idea here depicts the currencies ( G: Georgian Lari, L: Libyan Dinar, O: Omani Rial, B: Brazilian Real, A: Argentine Peso and L: Lithuanian Lita ).”
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