Still on the Olympics theme, above is the Silver Fern logo that our New Zealand athletes are wearing to Beijing - which I just love as a design. The Silver Fern (Cyathea dealbata ), know here as the ponga (or punga), is a tree fern that grows all over New Zealand, and is our native emblem. I'm not sure who designed this stylized version but I think it's great. It's making me want to use this as a basis for a design....... Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Captivated by a design
Still on the Olympics theme, above is the Silver Fern logo that our New Zealand athletes are wearing to Beijing - which I just love as a design. The Silver Fern (Cyathea dealbata ), know here as the ponga (or punga), is a tree fern that grows all over New Zealand, and is our native emblem. I'm not sure who designed this stylized version but I think it's great. It's making me want to use this as a basis for a design.......
I agree with you about this design Shirley, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteHow are you these days? i've been busy and missed visiting your blog.
I'm definitely in a different place than I was during the last Olympics. I'm spending so much time studying the female gymnasts outfits and wondering about symbolism. The opening ceremonies were fascinating from a design standpoint too.
ReplyDeleteYou're absolutely right, it's an amazingly graphic interpretation, so simple yet very powerful.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I'm one of those people who don't do sport, so haven't followed the Olympics, but it sounds as if i should at least have watched the openong ceremony, sounds as if it was quite a visual feast.
BTW I've awarded you the 'I love your blog' award, I hope that's OK :-), the details are on my blog.
Shirley, i had found this design awhile ago here and bookmarked it--just LOVE it!!!-couple of days ago, i used the inspiration for one of my sketch studies---giving you credit:}
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As we were seeking help with designing a company brand/logo, I googled for the nz fern and found this on your page. I was on the verge of assigning a print & design company to do similar artwork to be contained in our logo and thought that I should really find out who the designer was and luckily tracked her down! Pls go here: www.taitokodesign.co.nz. This company has done some amazing and yet simple designs. They are now doing our own. Can't wait! PS: Love the pics on the tivaevae/patchwork. Simply amazing. - Monique
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