AnthonyCSmith

The City of Westminster undertook a programme of redevelopment in order to make their libraries fit for purpose. Their USP ‘Explore your library’ was used as the starting point for design treatments – words and quotes were brought to life in, on and around the libraries.

Church Street Library, which I designed the interior graphic look and feel for, as well as signage design, is built on the site of the theatre where Charlie Chaplin first performed. Quotes and big arrows were used to help create drama and help borrowers get around the library easily.

Designed with the local people at its heart, the library has and still is proving to be an invaluable community resource.

The renovation of Church Street Library.
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The Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry was created by Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy and the Poetry Society. It’s an award for bold and innovative use of poetry, whether it’s in a blog, a play or a printed collection. To reflect this boldness we used the crow image, by American artist Leonard Baskin, from Ted Hughes’ breakthrough collection of the same name.

As a result of this work DC&Co were commissioned to create the identity for the internationally revered ‘National Poetry Competition’.

“I am delighted with this fantastic design: a powerful contemporary design which is perfect.”
Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate

Carol Ann Duffy launches Ted Hughes award
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