Protecting Pubs

Here we feature another D&AD entry to the Monotype typography brief.

Pubs play a pivotal role in local communities, but are increasingly under threat of demolition or being converted to another use by large developers. The protecting pubs campaign designed by Neil Bennison encourages people to take the first step in saving their beloved locals, by nominating them as an asset of community value.

The pub industry has a rich typographic history, so being able to merge it with a worthy cause such as the protection of a national institution is a fantastic challenge. Using the versatility of a beer mat, a custom typeface was created which would underpin all messaging in the campaign.

THE CAMPAIGN

THE APP

#WELCOME

As we’re currently off campus, we’re taking the time to trawl the archives, update and re-post where we can.

This project by Anya Hoque was for the D&AD Monotype brief, and was a response to the seemingly hypocritical welcome messages displayed by countries at their borders, and highlighted how unwelcoming these places actually feel. The video below demonstrates the level of commitment to the project.

Dominic Parsons wins Creative Conscience award

Year 2 Graphic Design student Dominic Parsons, is a prize-winner in the Creative Conscience Awards. His project is about computer hacking ‘Type for Change’.

“Entering design competitions in the second year gives us a great opportunity to have our work recognised by industry before we go out on placement.”

— Dominic Parsons

The project ‘Type for Change’ visually communicates the achievements of the online activist community highlighting the true power for change we all have at our fingertips. ‘Type for Change’ is a composite typeface that has been designed to represent this world-wide community. It has been created by sourcing and compiling different keys, taken from both PC and Apple keyboards from all regions and nations across the globe where online activism has become an important tool for change.

Winner!