Considering where we are we think we're doing pretty well for design talks, what with Eric and Bruno, and now Andy Altmann.
I remember hearing WNA way back in 1990 at Type90 in Oxford when they were making a name for themselves. They were on the same bill as Brody and Phil Baines. WNA do some really nice stuff, like this pathway, although I'm not a massive fan. It'll be interesting to see what they've been up to though and it's great that he's going to the trouble of coming over.
Other than a very select few, I'm not aware that I have a significant local readership but if you are nearby and don't have the details:
Designer Andy Altmann [Why Not Associates] Lecture
University of Ulster Belfast Campus, York Street
Thursday 8 March 6.30pm
Admission Free by reservation from Louise Loughran on 028 9026 7287
(I've got an email address too if you want it)
Andy Altmann graduated in graphic design from the Royal College of Art in 1987 and almost immediately formed the multi disciplinary design group Why Not Associates with fellow graduates David Ellis and Howard Greenhalgh. Located in London, Why Not Associates gained an international reputation based on a creative and experimental approach. In 19 years of experience they have worked on projects ranging from exhibition design to postage stamps via advertising, publishing, television titles, commercials and corporate identity. Their clients include the Royal Academy of Arts, Malcolm McClaren, Royal Mail, Nike, Paul Smith, Virgin Records and Channel 4.
A book was published in 1998 by Booth-Clibborn Editions documenting the first ten years of their work. A second was published in 2004 by Thames and Hudson which documented another five years. They still strive to push the boundaries of graphic design and more recent projects collaborating with artist Gordon Young have moved them into the world of public art.
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