www.remembertibet.org launches

On the occasion of the Beijing Olympics opening this upcoming August 8th 2008, we will be asking people to remember Tibet’s struggle for independence against the undemocratic government of China. China will be in the spotlight and for once cares about what the world thinks about it. We need to act now and raise awareness of this issue.

In today’s world, protest goes beyond borders. We should use our legitimate right to stand up for

The Posters of Discontent

We have been included in a show of political posters at Eastern Michigan University Art Gallery, The Posters of Discontent, which is timed to coincide with the US presidential election.

The show has been curated by Andrew Maniotes who has also designed a great poster using Tomohawk. It runs from 27th August — 9th October. More imformation can be found on the gallery website.

Daichi Wo Mamoru Kai Launches

We have been working on a new corporate identity for Daichi Wo Mamoru Kai, a Japanese company that produces organic food through it’s network of farmers; as well as lobbying the government on important issues through it’s NGO arm. We produced a radical multiple logo identity which we will be showcasing later this year on our website. In the meantime you can check out their site (not designed by us) at daichi.or.jp

Brno 2008 | 17/6—19/10/2008

Jonathan will be participating in the jury for the 23rd International Biennial of Graphic Design Brno 2008 in the Czech Republic. As well as the main competition show, the Brno Biennial features a specialist symposium and accompanying events over four months.

For more information go to the website

TYPO Berlin 2008 (Image) takes place this week

Jonathan will be talking at TYPO Berlin on Thursday at Haus der Kulturen der Welt (The House of World Cultures). There will also be an opportunity to meet him on Friday at 12.00

For more information go to http://www.typo-berlin.de/

Collateral Damage Opens Tomorrow

Collateral Damage, an exhibition of the studios political work finally opens tomorrow in the Musuem of Revolution in Maribor, Slovenia.  The exhibition is a part of the 10th Magdalena Festival of Creative Communication. More information about the festival can be found here: http://www.magdalena.org/

Grafist 12, Istanbul

This week Jonathan will be taking part in the 12th international graphic design week in Istanbul. From Wednesday till Saturday there a program of talks, workshops and exhibitions.
For more information go to www.grafist.org

Friday Late @ V&A

Celebrating the Blood on Paper exhibition, Barnbrook design was involved in the Friday late at the V&A museum last Friday (25th April). Thanks to everyone that came down and had a go at making at Book title, there were some inventive solutions which we might even put on the blog.

Roppongi Hills 5th Anniversary

Barnbrook design is pleased to have been involved in the recent launch of Roppongi Hills 5th Anniversary. If you are in The Roppongi area of Tokyo watch out for banners on Roppongi Keyakizaka Dori, Art Walk and O-Yane Plaza. For more information on events at Roppongi Hills, go to www.roppongihills.com