Hello, apologies for the radio silence! I’ve been keen to get back to this series but things have got a little crazy this year (not least the new website, I hope you like it!) Here is my latest entry to The making of’, an interview series where I’ll be exploring the diverse and dynamic world of design by speaking with creatives from all corners of the industry.
Today features Darren Leader, I had the pleasure of him being one of my lecturers whilst studying at Norwich University of the Arts and we have kept in touch ever since. He’s a fantastic designer and recently has been working on a fascinating project @merchantsmarks.norwich We discuss that and more on my blog, link in bio!
‘I firstly study historical draftsman drawings and select designs that are striking in their composition to be remade in software such as Adobe Illustrator and Indesign. Each logo remake is faithful to its original geometry.
Present-day design methods tend to create a precision that enhances each logo device, rendering it familiar to modern eyes accustomed to seeing contemporary logos. I see it as digital preservation that is comparable with previous historic methods.’ - Darren Leader
I recently sat down with @studiogram where we discussed his recent @merchantsmarks.norwich project and his career to date, if you want to read more visit my blog, link in bio!
Huge congratulations to Darren Leader @studiogram@merchantsmarks.norwich , whose book LOGO REWIND has received another fantastic piece of recognition at the East Anglian Book Awards at @writerscentre last week – the Book by the Cover Award, which celebrates outstanding illustration and book cover design.
If you haven’t got your copy yet you can order through the link in our bio! LOGO REWIND is a thrilling and visually stunning exploration of medieval logo design, its influences and symbolism; the occupations of medieval Norwich, its thriving occupations and their trade.
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We’re so happy to share that Logo Rewind is the winner of the History & Tradition category in the 2024 East Anglian Book Awards!
Huge congratulations to @studiogram@merchantsmarks.norwich !
The Overall Book of the Year Award and Exceptional Contribution Award will be announced in a very special event at Dragon Hall @writerscentre on Thursday 13 February, where the category winners will share their publishing experiences and discuss what the region means to their writing. You can book your tickets through their website!
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Make your Mark workshop + exhibition
Exploring the history of branding through medieval merchant’s marks was such a unique experience at the Mark your Mark! workshop as part of the Being Human festival. From sketching logos like Apple’s to designing and 3D-printing our own marks, it was amazing to connect Norwich’s trading heritage with modern creativity.
The Make Your Mark! exhibition is now open at the National Centre for Writing and runs until Tuesday, November 20th.
📍 National Centre for Writing, Dragon Hall
🕒 Open until November 20th
🎟️ Free entry
Stay tuned—I’ll share my mark soon! #BeingHumanFestival #MarkYourMark #NorwichHeritage #MedievalBranding #Norwich #visitNorwich
🎉We’re absolutely thrilled to share that LOGO REWIND by Darren Leader @studiogram@merchantsmarks.norwich has been shortlisted for The East Anglian Book Awards 2024!
📖The awards celebrate the very best of writing talent within the East of England. The Awards are a partnership between @jarroldnorwich , @eastern_daily_press , and @writerscentre , and are supported by the @uniofeastanglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
The category winners will be announced in the Eastern Daily Press in January, followed by the Overall Book of the Year Award and Exceptional Contribution Award later at an event at Dragon Hall on Thursday 13 February. How exciting!
Want to know what the fuss is all about?! You can order your copy of Logo Rewind through the link in our bio.
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