Frost* Design Blog

FROST* wins rebrand work for leading copyright organisation

Vince — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:57:14 +0000

We will rebrand copyright management organisation, Copyright Agency. The not-for-profit company connects creators and users of copyright material and represents authors, journalists, visual artists, photographers and publishers as their non-exclusive agent to license the use of their works for education and business.

The creative brief comes off the back of a new business arrangement which will see Copyright Agency manage some services for another copyright management organisation, Viscopy, and is a key part of increasing awareness about the value of creative content to both creators and users.

“Our organisation manages an important part of copyright for creators and publishers – the right to reproduce their works” said CEO of Copyright Agency, Jim Alexander.

The not-for-profit, member-based company has distributed nearly $1 billion since 1989 and now represents the reproduction and communication rights of tens of thousands of Australian creators and publishers.

“Our new identity must, first and foremost, communicate our values and positioning. In essence, the company rewards, stimulates and promotes creativity and the ongoing generation of new works, by providing an income stream to the creators and producers of those works. This activity drives a significant contribution to Australia’s educational, artistic, economic and cultural strength, heritage and future.”

As one of the objectives of the rebrand, we will also be charged with the task of reflecting the increasing role the organisation is playing in managing copyright for digital content creators. “Given the extent to which digital content is now becoming more and more a part of our business, we need an identity that is meaningful in an age of digital communication,” said Alexander.

Everyone at Frost* is excited to be involved with an organisation that is so vital to the survival of Australian artists and cultural contributors.

“The Copyright Agency works to ensure that artists and creative content makers can continue to make work and contribute to the cultural life of this country. I’m thrilled to be working with them to ensure their identity better communicates the positive contribution they make and help organisations who may not realise that they are infringing others’ rights to reproduce materials responsibly. Nurturing creativity in all its forms is something I’m incredibly passionate about, so it feels good to be involved in this project”

The rebrand is scheduled to be unveiled in May.

www.copyright.com.au

Semi-Permanent Sydney

Vince — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:13:47 +0000

Vince is speaking this year at Semi-Permanent Sydney. The 2012 Sydney Semi-Permanent this May marks the 10 year anniversary of the event. An exciting milestone for what has become the biggest event of its type throughout Australia and internationally.

For tickets go to semipermanentevents.com/sydney
11th & 12th May 2012, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.

I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike

Vince — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:50:26 +0000

Kudos to the Frost* sponsored Sydney Airport team who participated in the Sydney to Wollongong bicycle ride in November 2011. The ‘Sydney to the Gong Ride’ raises money to help support people living with Multiple Sclerosis. If you’re interested in undertaking the 90km ride this year then check this out http://www.gongride.org.au/index.asp

INfront Presents ‘Workshop’

Vince — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:42:57 +0000

If you’re looking for folio feedback, don’t miss this. Australian INfront has called on Vince Frost (Frost Design), Jonathan Kneebone (Glue Society), Christopher Doyle (Interbrand) and Toby Pike (Toby&Pete) to provide valuable folio feedback in a series of free sessions during a two-hour stint.
Wednesday February 15th at the Bondi Junction Apple Store from 5.30pm.

Frost* is doing it for the kids

Vince — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:34:57 +0000

Frost* and Neeson Murcutt Architects have been working collaboratively on the signage and environmental graphics for the new Library at Stanmore Public School. Shown above, the main sign inspired by astack of books, is in the process of being painted directly on the brick surface at the Libray’s entrance. The library is an opportunity to inspire creativity within a educational facility and encourage active student engagement building on a strong sense of community within the school and local surrounds.

Edible Outdoor Rooms

Vince — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:32:06 +0000

When the Rawson Lane Arts Association put out a call for volunteers to help plant seedlings on Foster Street for their ‘Edible Outdoor Rooms’ project, Frost sent a small army of volunteers. The Frosties had fun getting their hands dirty planting chillies, grapes, lettuce, strawberries, chives, mint and so much more. A big shout out to Sam Crawford Architects for all their hard work on this project http://www.samcrawfordarchitects.com.au/edible-outdoor-rooms/ We’re excited to see, feel and taste all this goodness on Foster Street.

CEO CookOff

Vince — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:55:00 +0000

Vince is Cooking!

Vince is joining hundreds of other Australian CEOs and many celebrity chefs to raise money and awareness related to homelessness.

Be a part of the solution, click here http://www.ceocookoff.com.au/profile/776 to check out the site and then click on the ‘donate now’ button to show your support for Vince and help fund this worthy cause.

The CEO CookOff is a joint initiative of OzHarvest and Qantas. The event will bring together 30 celebrity chefs and 200 CEOs to raise awareness around food security and one of Australia’s major social issues, homelessness

Interns – Environmental Design

Vince — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:34:55 +0000

Frost* is looking for Interns to join our Environments team for 8-12 weeks. We are looking for someone who likes to be challenged to exceed their best and who is determinedly creative.

The position reports to the Creative Director, Vince Frost, Environments Design Directors and Head of Environments and will be assisting in the creative delivery of projects in the Environments team. This includes supporting environmental designers with creative and design development and documentation, from project inception through to construction. Activities may include research and concept mock-ups, set up of creative presentations, assisting with final artwork and documentation under supervision (signage masterplan and message schedule updates, title blocks, draft specifications, transmittals, drawing codes, etc). Projects range from branding and environmental graphics, signage, wayfinding and exhibitions design. Suitable for recent graduate with a keen interest in spatial design, architecture, interiors, signage and the built environment. Requires experience in a range of software applications, including Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign. Skills in 3D drawing and renders (3D Studio Max and Sketch Up) desirable.

Please send your resume and portfolio (maximum size 3MB) with the subject “Environments Intern” to annabel.stevens@frostdesign.com.au

Applications close on the 10^th February 2012

Frost* Fires up Year of the Dragon

Vince — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:40:00 +0000

Signs of Good Design

Vince — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:53:58 +0000

Frost* has been prominently featured in Michelle Galindo’s highly anticipated release, ‘Signage Design’ as readers become exposed to our most recent environmental and signage project completions. The works featured highlight our success in the development of signage elements for The Powerhouse Museum, the design for an identification and intuitive wayfinding system for The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong and new interior and exterior signage projects undertaken for the Queen Victoria Building. Other work featured includes our suspended directional and wayfinding signage implementation for Chatswood Chase, Sydney. Pick up a copy at your local bookstore, or order online here.