Life Un-limited Identity and Literature
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It's always fun working with the guys from A+B Studio but just because its fun doesn't mean there is any compromise! great attention to detail brings this project together as An&'s photos testify. Watch out for A+B Studio; real talents, yet to fully hit the spot light...
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Words from Benji at A+B Studio
Brand strategy, Naming, Identity Writing, and Literature
The identity is centred around a typographic ligature of the 'un', drawing inspiration from the infinity loop and the balance of ying-yang. The graphic language is rich with colour, representing the un-limitedness of the experiences. 'Volume 1' is a bespoke selection of experiences for the attendees of its launching weekend.

Life un-limited is a series of experiences to exercise the mind, body and spirit. The target audience are high net-worth individuals. Successful but unsatisfied. Removing itself from the usual language of spa's and alternative therapies, Life Un-limited challenges to engage in something that will nudge you our of your comfort-zone and invite you to think differently.
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A+B Studio
Life Un-limited

Limited edition of 100, £25 each (+P&P)
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Designed by Steve Price (Plan-B Studio) as part of the 10PlanB Project
Printed by Generation Press on 175gsm Colorplan (Bright Red). Thanks to GFSmith for donating the paper. Fund raising by Lucy Brown for Jack Armstrong.
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I am sure this poster strikes a chord in all of us! Steve Price had mentioned a Charity that had not got back to him on an offer he had made to them, so I remembered that I had recently been reading an interesting Blog from a designer on the subject of Autism, they were also helping raise money for someone with Autism. It was then just a simple case of Steve meet Lucy and as Lucy says; 'et voila!'
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Lucy Brown is cycling 54 miles to raise money For Jack Armstrong and his parents to help aid them in his continued development. Lucy's studio is based just down the road from Jack and his family in Cheshire. She became fascinated with autism in 2008 and continues to research, both through written and experimental work, the many parallels between the visual thought of designers and the characteristics of Autism. "To be ale to see and understand Jack's condition is something very close to my studio heart. Therefore, to be able to also raise awareness and help his family financially through many miles of cycling and the sales of such an apt poster is nothing short of brilliant."
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Jack Armstrong
"Jack Armstrong was born on 19th October 2003. He was a happy and normal baby, although his speech was delayed and at the age of two started speech therapy. Aged three and a half, returning from a family holiday, Jack regressed overnight: he no longer played with his toys, pulled at grass and string, lost all the words he had learnt; he no longer had eye contact and didn’t want to be near people. It took over another year before a diagnosis of Autism was made and Jack started at a special needs school.

At the time of Jack’s fifth birthday, his parents, Natalie and Mark, learnt about the Sonrise programme and, determined to do all they could to help Jack, they converted their garage into a Sonrise play therapy room, recruited a team of volunteers who work to join Jack in his world so as to make him feel comfortable and excited so that he wants to join in with our world and develop social interaction.

Today, thanks to the many hours work from family and volunteers and having just returned from our first trip to the Autism Centre in America, Jack has great eye contact and is making huge strides with his speech and with contact. The aim now is to attend the another Intensive Sonrise course to ensure that Jack’s development continues. Every penny donated will go towards this. Thankyou for your help."
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Generation Press
Steve Price (Plan B Studios)
Lucy Brown
GF Smith
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Adopt a Northerner™ has always really meant Adopt a Student!
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They may not be as cuddly as a Panda but they are great to have around!
I would like to introduce you to Anand, a third year student from Yorkshire,
studying at Leeds College of Art.
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I am a Third Year Graphic Design Student From Leeds College of Art, studying on a fantastic course run by Program Leader Fred Bates, Amber Smith and Lorenzo Madge. Generation Press have been a major inspiration to me and my design practice for some time now. As a designer I have a love for print particularly promotions which use specialist print processes. After contacting Paul from GP, I asked if I could pop down for a visit. To my surprise Paul offered me not only a visit but an ultimate print experience. " Your going to be like a kid in a sweet shop", and I can tell you now that was an understatement.
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We even collaborated together to come up with a special promotional flyer based on the visit. "Generation Press Adopt A Northerner". Paul suggested we use litho for this, so I can gain knowledge into the print process. Which was explained to me in-depth by GP's proper quality printer Kevin, in the repro department.
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THEN...Paul gave me complete free range on any of their stocks and processes to create my very first business cards. Which came out a treat, Well Nice! They consisted of a 350gsm Cool Grey & Cool Blue (from the GF Smith Colorplan range) on the front which was duplexed to the Exclusive GP colorplan Barr(y)ie on the back. We also used a range of foils for the job, such as holographic neon, magenta, pearl white and gun metal. Over 2000 were printed, this allowed me to see the Original Heidelberg foil blocking press in action. Richard, who had a drive for perfection on the Heidelberg, ran the press. The cards were then duplexed effectively and efficiently by Kate, which wasn’t so efficient when I had a try, but practice makes perfect.
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Generation Press are without a doubt the best in the business, they have an inspiring team of printers which come from different disciplines and specialist backgrounds within print. They produce work only to the highest standards, with the upmost attention to detail and craft to even the smallest jobs. Lets just say Design is only the beginning, here is where it is brought to life to its fullest potential. This was an unforgettable experience, A special Thank-you to Paul for taking the time to create this amazing opportunity for me, and to all at Generation press who have taken time out to make sure I have the best experience. I am Proud to be the newest member of the GP family.

Here we go, two beautifully designed posters from the inimitable Wallzo.
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Manchester poster set: A unique dual-layer piece, featuring Kevin Cummins'; iconic photograph of Morrissey on the Rochdale Canal, printed on 170gsm PhoeniXmotion paired with a typographic layer printed in blue and white ink on GF Smith Transclear semi-opaque stock. Quote by Chris Lethbridge. Each set is signed and numbered by Kevin Cummins.
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Peg Board poster: Limited print featuring the Peg Board typeface. Blue and Pantone 877 silver on 170gsm PhoeniXmotion. Each edition is signed and numbered.
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Both now available at the Wallzo Shop
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We have twisted Wallzo's arm and we are giving away a signed Peg Board poster to one lucky winner; email blog@generationpress.co.uk to enter or RT a tweet with @wallzo @GenerationPress and this http://www.wallzo.com/#/shop in the tweet.
Post by 12th June

Making Dad and everyone at Generation Press very proud!
April edition of Wired Magazine

The giggle of embarrassment, do they really mean us, the swelling of pride.
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Generation Press were thrilled to find that they had been selected by the Wired Magazine as one of twenty companies seen as the World's most innovative businesses. Alongside the likes of McLaren F1 and Howies. Sounds great doesn't it!
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A few words from the editor:

"We weren't looking for firms making innovative products -- there are plenty of those in the pages of Wired every month. No, we wanted to discover innovative ways to work -- creative new approaches to motivating staff, or sourcing ideas for ad campaigns, or empowering teams to transform the service they offer customers. The 20 examples that made our final list, we hope, will inspire you to rethink your own approach to how you work. Because who can risk relying on the old rules".
David Rowan, (Editor) more here!
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What is particularly pleasing about this article is that it is about how we do business, rather than the work we have produced with the amazing designers we have been lucky enough to work with up until now. I believe this is about running an honest business, a very talented team, passion and relationships! Thats our innovation.
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Read more here: Wired Magazine article.

Sanna Annukka - Matryoshka Dolls.
A1 (840mm x 594mm) Screen printed on Fabriano; one fluorescent plus three spot colours, magenta foil blocking.
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Build - Neon/Beryllium.
A1 (840mm x 594mm) Litho Print on 100% recycled Cyclus Offset; 12 spot colours plus one metallic colour.
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John O'Reilly - If The Ten Commandments Had Been Ten Questions.
A1 (840mm x 594mm) Litho Print on Zanders Zeta Micro; Two spot colours plus one fluorescent with silver foil blocking.
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Timothy Saccenti - Incursions.
A1 (840mm x 594mm) Litho Print on Gloss; Four colour process.
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In an auction to help the Red Cross Haiti Appeal, Generation Press Raised £1100 by selling Issue No.1 from each of the four posters, plus generous help from some of the unsuccessful bidders:)
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Celebrating ten years of print from the fourth generation! We like to see these posters as a thank you to the people and companies that have supported us over the last ten ten years and incentives to those in the forthcoming years. It's been a journey! Only possible thanks to the amazing team we have built over those years. We are immensely proud of our team. We look forward to the next ten years with the same enthusiasm, optimism and realism.
Bring 'em on™

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Contributors:
Build
Sanna Annukka
John O'Reilly
Timothy Saccenti
Photography: Paul Demuth