Back in 2009 students were rallied up to offer work for the launch of the cafe gallery at Camberwell college of art. The brief was simple, '1989' yet time was limited. My one day response to this was two posters' inspired by the consolidation of Greater New York City. Crowded and badly kerned Helivetica, famous and infamous symbols, all of which are deliberate in an attempt to represent the 'city that never sleeps'.
In the mid-70's Milton Glaser managed to conjure up a symbol now so darn famous, it's pretty hard to think of New York without it. Humbled by the impact the iconic I ♥ NY had, Glazer reflects on his early design years, as well as his continuing work in the documentary by Wendy Keys; 'To Inform & Delight'. It's the silhouette of a rare breed designer in this day and age, and it's a lesson for all to see such passion and enthusiasm at 81 years old. Emotionally in tune and artfully directed, well worth a watch if you can find a copy. In the mean time here is the man himself.
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