DIA Milan Review 2012
We were delighted to be asked again by the DIA (Design Institute of Australia) to create the branding for this years Milan Review event being held at Tusculum, Sydney. The event sees prominent design speakers reviewing new products, trends and forecasts from one of Europe’s leading design events. Tickets for the DIA event can be purchased at www.trybooking.com/24475
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
We’re delighted to be appointed by Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) as their brand and design partner, and we’re looking forward to making a positive contribution to the organisation and their worthy cause. VCCRI are a world leader in cardiac research, continuing the legacy of Victor Chang, himself a pioneering leader in cardiology. Our first project with VCCRI, already underway, is to produce their 2012 Annual Report.
St Vincents Private Mental Health Clinic
Treating mental health issues, particularly amongst the young, represents one of the biggest health challenges facing health care providers across Australia. We were both humbled and excited by the chance to help St Vincent’s Private Hospital create an environment that would cater to the young adult patients as well as the staff working at the facility.
As the first of its kind in Australia, the new unit will treat patients between 16 and 30 years who have a range of mental health issues requiring in-patient care. Working in partnership with architects Woods Bagot we created a ’home from home’ environment with playful imagery of items one would expect to find in any family home, together with larger nature focused scenes that help foster a calming ambience in the space. The unit was officially opened last week by Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell and you may have also have noticed it featured on ABC news.
3M Australia HQ
We’ve just completed an extensive branded environment, signage and wayfinding scheme for a truly iconic brand, 3M. View a complete slideshow of images here.
Working with such a massive brand has both it’s advantages and challenges and the team at THERE more than rose to the occasion. 3M’s collaborative work ethos fit perfectly with our own approach that places openness, inclusiveness and transparency at the core of how we work.
Working in close partnership with the Colliers interior design team, our starting point was conveying 3M’s brand essence ‘Harnessing the chain reaction of new ideas’, we developed an immersive graphic language based on geometric shapes. Each of the six levels was designated a different shape, allowing a chain reaction of subtle variation from level to level to emerge. This visual language flexed and adapted, it was deployed as a treatment across super scale images of 3M’s notable inventors, it allowed us to tell stories, share the company’s historical information and get to the heart of product insights in a cohesive and engaging way. It allowed us to bring to life the innovation and creativity 3M puts into the science behind every one of their products.
The outcome for 3M was a workplace environment that showcased their history, culture, technology and products in unexpected and delightful ways. Staff and visitors come away from the environment with a newfound, or renewed, curiosity for not just their products, but the stories behind them as well. It’s a truly branded environment, purely because every element on every wall was inspired by insights, truths and stories that come from inside 3M, and that’s something of which we are really proud.
Innovative timeline installation for ASX
Partnering with long time advocates WMK Architecture, we have just completed an innovative visual timeline installation for the Sydney ASX. The almost sculptural
3-dimensional timeline is made up of individual linear blades, depicts the relationship over time between the All Ords and historic ASX milestones and events. Whilst the current stock market maybe be a little uncertain, this intriguing and informative arrival feature promises some great returns!
THERE work selected for two design books
We’re chuffed to see so much of our work selected to appear in two recent major book titles published by Sandu: Big Brand Theory and APD Asia Pacific Design Annual 7. Both publications showcase a ‘best-of’ selection of high profile branding work produced by leading agencies from around the world.
Simon to tutor at Tractor Design School
Simon Hancock from THERE, has been asked to be a guest tutor with independent design school Tractor. Tractor’s primary focus is to connect the best up-and-coming designers with the most senior and successful industry creatives.
The school helps students develop their ability to create original thinking and ideas aswell as covering a range of essential skills such as brand development, typography, advertising and information design. Simon will be the guest tutor in April. For more information on the course visit www.tractordesignschool.com.au
ASX timeline nears installation at Exchange Square
We’re excited to share these production images of timeline we have created for the ASX which visitors to the building will be able to see on the ground floor. The 3-dimensional timeline made up of linear blades, tracks not only the All Ords over time but also key historic milestones and events. We’ll have more images and info on this project very soon so watch this space.
Thanks for a great year let’s make next year even bigger!
After another big year for us at THERE, we’d like to say thanks to all our clients, collaborators, suppliers, family, friends and followers, for making it such an enjoyable and inspiring journey. 2012 is already looking massive, we can’t wait to see what amazing things we’ll create together.
Image: Art Direction by THERE, Photography by Andrew Goldie.
ASICS FDC Construction Awards Win
Great to see our award winning branded environment for ASICS featured in today’s Sydney Morning Herald. Congrats to the guys at FDC Construction for taking out top prize in the Master Builders Association Construction Awards in the Industrial Buildings $10-$20million category. One of the judges commented, “Most people who visit love it because they don’t expect to see something so extravagant and at such a grade-A level”. The win follows THERE’s win in the worldwide SEGD Awards for Branded Environment graphics.
AGDA Poster Annual 2011
Each year AGDA stages an exhibition of posters designed by some of Australia’s leading graphic design studios and professionals. For the 2011 edition, held at Sydney’s Gaffa Gallery, the theme chosen was ‘Inspired by Music’, and the studio submitted one work for inclusion. Out of the nearly 500 submissions, we were delighted to be selected to be exhibited amongst the top 50.
Stylecraft Bowling for Cancer Event
THERE are proud to be once again partnering with Stylecraft in helping them with this years Bowling for Cancer evening.
Over the last three years the event has helped raise over $80,000 for the Cancer Council. This year’s target is an ambitious $50,000!
Tickets for this fun event with an ever changing theme (this year is Cowboys and Indians!) have already all been allocated, however cheque donations are still gratefully accepted and should be made out to The Cancer Council and posted to Stylecraft PO Box 584 Darlinghurst NSW 1300.
All funds raised go to the Cancer Council and are split between donations for Breast and Prostate Cancer.
3M Workplace Graphics & Signage
Nothing gets a client (and the odd designer) as excited as seeing a big, red, glossy, free-standing 3D logo! Heres one we prepared earlier as part of a large immersive branded environments and signage project we are nearing completion on for this world famous brand. Watch this space for the full project reveal soon.
Ontera Envisions Workplace Graphics
Following on from the Envisions book we created for modular carpet tile experts, Ontera, we were asked to adapt and extend our creative theme to their offices to help promote the Envisions range and also provide a dynamic visual lift to an area often seen by clients and staff.
Finished Artist / Production Coordinator Position
Do you have a can-do attitude, a meticulous attention to detail and an ability to handle pressure with a smile?
We are looking for a confident, organised and experienced Finished Artist with production experience to join our team! This position will allow you to get involved in all aspects of supporting the studio – from internal briefings, day-to-day project and production management, proofing, artworking and ensuring the final stages of every project does the creative justice. You’ll play a pivotal role between the designers, suppliers and end clients.
At least 2 years agency/studio experience and hands on Finished Art/ Print Production experience is essential! If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch by emailing your resume to jobs@there.com.au
MCK Architects
Recently completed identity, branding and website for multi-award winning, Sydney based, MCK architects. MCK specialise in residential and commercial projects of high-quality finish and detail and often use unexpected materials. The identity had to capture their distinct aesthetic and reflect the high calibre of work the practice produces. Our scope included brand identity, print collateral, office signage and a slick website, made compatible for mobile devices.
QT Hotels, Gold Coast
Following on from earlier posts on our work for this inaugural hotel brand creation for AHL, we thought we’d share with you some further images that highlight some of the exterior signage and interior branding we created. The scope included all exterior and interior signage planning, design and implementation. See more of our branding work for QT here.
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QT Hotels, Gold Coast – Fixx Cafe & Bazaar Restaurant
Part of our branding work for QT Hotel, Gold Coast, included creating identity and print materials for its new cafe and restaurant. Complementing the interiors nostalgic 50s/60s Beach Glam theme, raw materials such as hessian and timber, further enhanced with screen printing and laser etching were used to give a distinct, tactile and highly memorable feel, appropriate to the venues.
LaLuna Retail
Known for its fabulous fashion garments and all things frocks and must-have accessories, LaLuna knows how to celebrate events with style! They looked to THERE to create a unique range of celebratory cards to enable the store to congratulate customers on their special occasions. The result a beautiful collection of wedding, birthday and festive card designs using LaLuna’s distinctive dot branding device.
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