A2 have created a new identity for Haviland Designs – a specialist in supplying artwork, frames and mirrors; and their product line the Alhambra Plaque Collection.

A stronger visual identity was created to better promote Haviland’s different activities to a wider range of clients, and to create a strong parent brand to support the Plaque Collection.

Read more in the full case studies for Haviland Designs and Alhambra Plaques.

Haviland Designs website

Alhambra Plaques brochure

Alhambra Plaques website

We have a completed a re-design of creative director Andrew’s photography portfolio website. The aims of the site design were: to show the photographs at their best, with simple navigation between images and projects; and to allow Andrew to update the site as easily as possible through the content management system.

Read more in the full case study.

We have recently finished the first stage of a branding project for specialist wire suppliers Ormiston Wire. To coincide with the merger of Ormiston and their sister company Midland Wire Cordage, a new corporate identity has been created.

The identity is inspired by the cross-sectional view across a wire cable. Wires of differing diameters are braided together in a set pattern to form stronger wire cables. As a company with a substantial environmental policy, including a Queen’s Award for Sustainable Development, the logo also has a dual meaning, referencing the shape of a flower.

Application to stationery

One of the challenges of the project is standardising the large number of documents, templates and catalogues Ormiston currently has, all using different design styles, colours and logos. Bringing consistency to all these materials will be beneficial in clarifying Ormiston’s communications.

Document templates

We are now working on the application of the identity across the full range of Ormiston’s applications and materials, and the development of a new company website.

'Second Movement VI'

The Alan Cristea Gallery in London recently held a major retrospective of prints by Anni Albers, a mixture of lithography, screenprinting and concepts studies.

A student of the Bauhaus and wife of Josef Albers, Anni Albers’ prints are strikingly graphic, built up out of simple geometric forms and bold colours to create large intricate patterns, at times reminiscent of the Op Art style.

'B' & 'A'

Detail of 'B'

'GR I'

KK Outlet recently held an exhibition of illustrator Noma Bar’s prints and 3D work.

Bar expertly uses negative space and iconography to create dual meanings in his images, enabling him to illustrate complex themes in a visually succinct and satisfying manner, using a minimum of strokes, shapes and colours.

All photography by Francis Ware Photography

'Gun Crime'

'Shy Guy' & 'Where There's Darkness'

'Night Train to London'

The identities we created for Premier Lifts and TCO Software are to be featured in a new compendium book of symbols. The book is set to be published by Laurence King in 2010.

The Pump House Gallery situated in Battersea Park recently held a retrospective of British designer Ken Briggs, focusing on his work for The National Theatre in the 1960s.

His bright, bold designs and Swiss typography quickly established a recognizable and consistent style for the then-fledgling theatre, and the legacy of his work is still visible in the NT’s visual identity today.

Edit – 01.10.2009

A book featuring an extensive interview with Briggs covering his work from this period is now available from Occasional Papers.

McQueen Cairns Technology delivers systems for the baking and cooked meats sector. They manufacture sensors and measuring systems for mixing, total heat and humidity. These systems help food manufacturers to reduce their waste and improve their product quality and consistency as well as enabling them to achieve the desired results using less energy.

McQueens Cairns needed a way to simply demonstrate the complex technical process behind their Celsius product to be used at various international trade fairs.

We recommended creating a simple animation that would be both eye-catching and explain the product to non-English speakers and less technically minded viewers.

Product animation

The illustrations for the animation were also used to create exhibition stands and materials.

Exhibition panels

Identity

A2 have completed a major branding overhaul for project management consultancy Churchill Hui. With a brand image too focused on architecture, the aim was to better reflect their position as management consultants, with a focus on their work in the social housing sector.

Work produced included identity, brochure, website, promotional materials, email marketing and document templates.

Read more in the full case study.

Brochure

Website home page

Marketing and promotional material

A2’s ‘Traditions’ promotional postcard series has been featured in a new book by publishers Laurence King.

‘Postcard is a showcase of exciting postcard designs and postcard-related projects, including handmade artworks, limited-edition sets and books, commercial promo cards, high-tech postcards and interactive online projects that successfully link the virtual with the physical world.’

Further information on the book is available from Laurence King.