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UEFA has just presented a new logo of Euro 2012 (European championship in football) which will be held in Poland and Ukraine. There are some controversies which are discussed in Poland right now:
-Polish flag’s colors are not red and white (they are white and red instead)
-Some say it’s too Eastern-Europe-like and not very fancy

Euro 2012 official logo:

Bigger version of Euro 2012 logo:

Euro 2012- map of venues in Poland and Ukraine:

The brand story of UEFA Euro Championships 2012 logo:

Personally I have to admit that I am not really sure what to think about it. The flourishing football with the flags as leaves gives good associations and should work well as a symbol. But on the other hand- hmm, it looks as a big-headed guy with widespread arms or sth. And it’s really kind of old-fashioned, maintaining the stereotype of backward Poland and Ukraine..

And what do you think?

A Friend Of Mine- small Australian design studio

Cited from AFOM’s About page:
A Friend Of Mine Design Studio (AFOM) is a small, Melbourne based design practice which works with a range of clients small and large. Much care and thought is put into every project. AFOM has experience in brand identity, art direction, signage, shop fitting, interiors, posters, image creation, publication (most things design related), and has a strong passion for crafted and bespoke typography.

AFOM is run by Suzy Tuxen. Talented friends are called on to collaborate for specialty crafts or when things get busy.

Leaflet for Lumen

Identity for Pixlet- digital production and editing company

Business cards created for Adrian Goodman (writer and director):

Identity works for Carla Grbac (jewelry business):

Ginger Monkey (Tom Lane) is a graphic designer and illustrator living and working in UK.

Tom Lane is passionate about what he does- this is what he says about his work:

I live and breath design and Illustration. It’s more than simply a job to me and each new client can take my creativity into new areas. Ultimately this can lead my life down new paths, to new challenges and a greater understanding of myself and my ability. I find thinking about the future very exciting.

Clients of Tom Lane (aka Ginger Monkey) include: Sony Ericsson, Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, BMW, Miller, Vauxhall and many more.

“Spirit”

“Extrovert” (print can be purchased here).

“Anxiety”- Another experiment, this time treating type to try and express the feelings associated with our understanding of the word displayed (cited from GingerMonkey’s website).

Posters and illustrations for Miller Freshtival Tour.

Identity for BABE- Bristol Artists Book Event

Works by Norwegian designer- Robin Snasen Rengard.

Works for Godt Valg environmental campaign caught my biggest attention. Very good concept which is implemented perfectly. Each of the images communicate clear message with minimal effort- brilliant work!

Oslo Fashion Week. Each of works created for marketing of this campaign follows the consistent patterns but at the same time preserves their individual, original character.

Typographical illustration for Beautiful Decay Magazine

A-Side Studio- Graphic Design and Illustration Studio

Cited from A-Side Studio:
We do ID’s, tees, books, magazines, murals, posters, surfboards, skateboards, all the while freely jumping the divides between image and product, design and art, the flat page and the moving image. (…)
Complexity with simplicity, decoration with purpose; good design will always end in us understanding one another better.

Graphic design work for Port Eliot Festival:

Works for Cornwall Film Festival:

Backside of a booklet created for The Combined Universities in Cornwall

Selected logotypes: