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It’s ‘Why?’ poster time again

Ren Spiteri — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:54:18 +0000

These poster are our contribution to ‘Why 2011′, a collaborative, conservation-themed, self-promotional calendar (you can also see last year’s here). Some may find them a little too poignant but they put our viewpoint across in a way that is not easily forgotten and will hopefully, move hearts and minds.

Rather than overload viewers with information, these posters use audience participation, metaphors and a brutally reduced palette of colours and shapes to create a potent criticism of local bird hunting.

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Illustration is narrative drawing. It has the power to demand more involvement of a viewer and is particularly useful for putting across ideas and concepts that can’t be explained by reality. Bulldog can create imagery that will educate, foster debate, evoke compassion or make viewers think about a subject a little more.

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Commemorative launch materials for the opening of the Calleja stores

Ren Spiteri — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:05:07 +0000

Bulldog designed this laser cut, stainless steel and wood, commemorative plaque for Calleja after they expressed a wish to steer away from the stereotypical brass option, in favour of something a little more contemporary.

The plaque will be unveiled by Hon. Minister Tonio Fenech and Birkirkara Mayor – Michael Fenech Adami on the 4th of July, at the opening of the new Calleja showrooms.

At the event, they will both be presented with these laser engraved, crystal gifts Bulldog created.

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Personal work influenced by survivors of the Haiti disaster

Ren Spiteri — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:20:38 +0000

This illustration was for a project I was invited to take part in, designed to raise funds for victims of the Haiti disaster. The concept of the project was to have participants create art carrying messages of hope to the people of Haiti. These would then be auctioned off to raise money in support of designated aid organisations.

What struck me most while watching the horrific images of the disaster on television, was the kind of courage it must take to carry on in the face of such loss. It really is unimaginable. However, I was able to use these feelings to inspire the creation of this artwork.

Unfortunately, the project didn’t get off the ground so this won’t be used. What a pity.

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New environmental graphics for Calleja’s lighting store entrance

Ren Spiteri — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:05:27 +0000

This illustration was taken from an animated sequence we recently created, announcing a brand transfer for Maltese electrical supplies firm – Calleja. We reworked it in vector format to allow enlargement without any loss of quality. The 3 by 5 metre panel is backlit using 40, T16 fluorescent lamps and sits opposite way-finding signage that directs traffic to Calleja’s 2nd floor, lighting showroom.

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Bulldog work featured in a new design publication

Ren Spiteri — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:22:13 +0000

Our work for Yvette Mahon has been featured in ‘No Plastic Sleeves – The Complete Portfolio Guide for Photographers and Designers’. This book is a valuable resource for designers and photographers that are interested in the process of creating a portfolio. With hundreds of photos to guide you, the book covers a wide range of topics involved with developing effective marketing tools for selling creative work.

Authors – Larry Volk and Danielle Currier demonstrate an understanding of the need for our industry to present both creative and business facets, making it a interesting reference for professionals and students alike. You can get the full details at Amazon.com

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‘Why’ calendar features Bulldog – bird conservation poster images

Ren Spiteri — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:20:55 +0000

‘Why’ is a calendar displaying posters that campaign for nature conservation. It presents the work of 6 different designers – each supplying 2 pieces on the cause of their choice. Because of our emotional involvement with the subject matter, we elected to highlight the plight of birds using obvious references and avoiding unpalatable imagery. Printed using waterless printing, the calendar will take pride of place on the walls at work for the next year.

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Chic, jam packaging for Bakke

Ren Spiteri — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:00:33 +0000

Two generations of the Bakke family have harvested and canned seasonal fruit in the Trondheim area of Norway. Their delicious jams are made in open pans using fruits native to the area such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.

For years, the jams were stored in glass, Kilner-style jars, adorned with hand printed labels and sold at farm produce markets in districts surrounding Trondheim. However, demand for Bakke jams reached a scale that necessitated more sophisticated production, marketing and distribution methods and today, these jams compete with hardier (but less authentic and tasty), mass produced jams on the shelves of Trøndelag supermarkets.

Bulldog was commissioned to develop an identity and packaging for this range of jams. The result is a set of utterly simple but chic label designs, colour coded in distinct shades that help consumers easily distinguish between the fruit flavors.

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