The Designers Republic By: Cansu & Mariem Bercem 90s Club - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Designers Republic By: Cansu & Mariem Bercem 90’s Club Culture

The Designers Republic • Graphic design studio. • Established in 1986 by Ian Anderson. • Located in Sheffield, England. • First project was for a brand named Person to Person. • Known for electronic music logos and anti-establishment aesthetics. • Closed its doors in January 2009.

The ‘Slimline’ Designers Republic

History • Initially Ian Anderson founded The Designers Republic in order to design flyers for the brand ‘Person to Person’ • His first ideas were inspired by Russian constructivism • Nick Phillips later joined him, where they both created a visual identity for ‘Fon Records’ and an album cover for Chakks ’10 Days in the Elevator’ • An early client who brought them to a wider public’s attention was ‘Leeds’ band ‘Age of Chance’ (beginning cover for the Prince track ‘Kiss’) • Both worked 72 hours shifts • Everything was handmade

Style • Work viewed as “bright and playful”. • Considered Maximum minimalist • Combine images from Japanese anime. • Subvertised corporate logos. • Known for minimalism and colourful pop art. • Post modernism approach towards controversial irony. 1994 Emigre Magazine Issue 1987 Krush: House Arrest

The Designers Republic (Video)

How Is It Connected To Modernism And Post Modernism? Modernism: • New • Fresh • Original • Irony Post • Deeper Meaning Modernism: • Radical political statement • Deconstruction of historical benchmarks • Socio-economic commentary

Anderson’s Favourite pieces From TDR

Influence Of The 90’s Club Culture • Influenced 90s club culture and music promotion. • Postmodern artwork matched with electronica music. • Little to no words designs. • Influenced other graphic designers.

More Of DR’s Work

Notable Clients

Reference List • Burgoyne, P . (2017). The Designers Republic Remembered - Creative Review . [online] Creative Review. Available at: https://www.creativereview.co.uk/the-designers-republic-remembered/ [Accessed 29 Oct. 2017] • Poynor, R. (2013). No more rules . London: Laurence King, pp.103-108. • designboom | architecture & design magazine. (2017). the designers republic interview . [online] Available at: https://www.designboom.com/design/ian-anderson-the-designers-republic-interview/ [Accessed 30 Oct. 2017]. • Andrew Collins, Design o' the Times, NME, 11 February 1989, retrieved 29 May 2015 • Farrelly, Liz (Spring 2009). "Reputations: Ian Anderson". Eye Magazine Blog. Retrieved 21 August 2014.