In July 2010, the Indian government presented the first symbol for the Indian rupee, designed by D Udaya Kumar and selected from thousands of submissions responding to an open call for entries. The Ashwini Deshpande, presents her take on the submission process, the new symbol and how it represents this diverse nation.
A Journey Through Time
Wonderful inspiring piece of work…
Over 60.000 pictures shot, developed 9.600 prints and shot over 1.800 pictures again. Apparently with no post production.
Designers strategically think for yourself. . .
We enjoy meeting new and fresh talented designers, however consistently in the Middle East we met designers, freelancers, whose laptop messenger bags are brimmed with publications of (logo) identity design, superbrands or in reality super-blands at times.
Luxury Watch & Jewellery Brochure 2010
James recently designed a stunning watch & jewellery brochure for the luxury retail team of Fifty One East store in Doha Qatar.
Darwish Holding Qatar appoints James
James Strategic Branding & Design Consultancy is appointed as the branding consultancy to Darwish Holding in Doha, Qatar. This role oversees the strategic branding program and creative development of the holding company, Darwish Holding, the retail brand Fifty One East, along with the outdoor brand awareness campaign for the much awaited Lagoona Mall located at West Bay 2011.
Africa to Scotland
Mr. Logan we presume..
This is a fabulous piece of work Translocation which is a unique project by photographer George Logan, which sees African wildlife relocated into less predictable settings… We adore the fact that its Scottish landscapes.
Duohtavuohta
Whilst temperatures are rising off the mercury scale here in Atelier James Dubai, we were highly impressed to stumble across cool brand Duohtavuohta.
Eclectic Mix / Sophia Mauro
Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mogiello are producing an eclectic mix of colouful and surreal potraits and fashion photographs, as Sophia Mauro.
James Straffon Paintings for Paul Smith
Coinciding with the 97th Tour de France’s snaking journey across French mountains and vineyards, Paul Smith has again opened up his ‘art wall’ to cycling-inspired art. Last year he hosted a collection of photos from Rouleur magazine at his Heathrow Terminal 5 boutique; this year it’s the turn of London artist and cyclist James Straffon, curator of the online NÖ Gallery.
