Nick Adam
Visual brand identity for Archive 13, the design competition from the Society of Typographic Arts, Chicago Design Archive and AIGA Chicago
Studio Junglecat
Society of Typogaphic Arts
AIGA Chicago
Chicago Design Archive
Cultural, Design
Brand Identity, Print, Campaign, Interactive
Bob Zeni,
Archive Chair
Matt Wizinsky,
Design Direction, Design
Nick Adam
Design Direction, Design
Every society creates its own culture and develops its own mythology. Mythology is found in the symbolic codes of the community, including its visual representations, pageantry, and rituals. It is only through a belief in, a commitment to, and a shared understanding of the common culture that a community will thrive. We discovered this same likeness in the Archive, as it is a yearlong series of rituals, rich with meaning and metaphor, that fulfill its purpose by selecting and celebrating outstanding Chicago design. These rituals align with those of any civil or religious society and follow certain archetypes: Sacrifice, Judgment, and Worship.
Nick Adam and Matt Wizinsky selected the Archive 13 Judges to be Dana Arnett (VSA Partners), Marian Bantjes, Jon Forss (Non-Format), Michael Freimuth (Franklyn), and Kim Knoll (Knoed)
Core77 Professional Notable 2014
STA 100 2014
How International Design Awards 2014
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