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Almost 3,000 years ago, the first version of the #Olympic Games started in Olympia, #Greece. Even then, while these Games were the most famous, they were only one of many athletic contests held in the #Mediterranean basin. The modern version of the Games began again in Athens, from 1859 onwards, and soon spread to other cities in Europe including Paris and London. The creation and evolution of its infamous logo design started some decades later, with Pierre de Coubertin presenting the first sketch in 1913. ✍🏽 Find out more about the #history of the #logo and the #design of the #Olympics in the Games’ official brand guidelines → https://lnkd.in/gHQC57Dt. All credits: International Olympic Committee – IOC. #olympicgames #paris2024 #logodesign #evolution #athleticism #branding

Time to celebrate Europe’s best #designers and their brilliant work - and maybe even get some #inspiration for your own projects (we definitely did) 🤓 Every year, the experts behind the European Design Awards come together in a different #European city to acknowledge the excellent designs of the past twelve months. Besides providing designers with much deserved recognition, the festival marks a can't-miss date for a community of creatives to celebrate and get inspired. The new call for submissions opens 15th December 2024, mark it in your calendar! And follow European Design Awards to stay up to date 🗓️ Have you seen this year’s #winners? Which design’s your favourite? Credits in order of appearance: - Rem how ember we met, dear?, by Sputnik Design Team - Linakis.digital - Ogoori, by Larssen Amaral - Freewrite, by O0 Design - Tantheater Wuppertal Terrain Website, by Convoy Interactive - Theatre that enlightens, by Zuiderlicht - Emergence Magazine Vol.4 Shifting Landscapes, by Studio Airport (https://lnkd.in/esRK6KZy) - Duologues, by Sputnik Design Team - Linakis.digital - Aleph Farms monogram, by BOND - Kolumbus, by TRY Design - Bathmate, by Rich Lloyd-Brown - Zinlux, by Studio Dolphins (https://dolphinsonline.gr/) - Passaporte Natura 2000, by Significa - Lost Barrels by Meyer Näkel, by RUSKA MARTÍN ASSOCIATES - Immer wieder Bratella, by TGG Visuelle Kommunikation - Naples or nothing, by NAPLES OR NOTHING (https://lnkd.in/exj2R6Z2) - The Ludowy Theatre, by Studio Otwarte #europeandesign #europeandesignawards #digitaldesign #branding #editorialdesign #productions #inspiration

How is AI transforming the design process? 🪄👀 “I think the challenge for creative agencies lies mainly in moving beyond arbitrarily using various Gen-AI tools and towards a structured integration that amplifies human creativity.” We had a chat with our Creative Director Digital Giliam Ganzevles to find out more about AI and design. Currently a researcher at Devine - KASK Conservatorium HoGent Howest) focusing on generative AI, Giliam sat down with us to discuss key developments in the field, what creative agencies can learn from them, and the environmental impact of AI (including how to become more conscious of it) 🔍 Find the full interview in our newsletter ‘In awe with’ 💌 → https://lnkd.in/eKAKZCTz #inawewith #newsletter #ai #design #environmentalimpact #creative #generativeai #awestudio

How can journalists go about finding representative sources? And how can we better involve minorities in our storytelling? For our chat show series ‘Close-Up’, we sat down with award-winning video journalist and presenter Nabihah P. (newsletter fans will know we already featured her in our April edition 🤭). We discuss how identity influences storytelling - to why mainstream news media should get on TikTok. Watch the third Close-up episode on Entr.nl’s YouTube channel → https://lnkd.in/exS6m-Gj #closeup #journalism #tiktok #videojournalism #storytelling #accountability #productions #Entrnl

How do you design a great campaign? Or an ambitious communications strategy? The Transnational Institute now knows how to do this. During three intensive and #productive days, we sat down with the team to map out their #problems, brainstorm HMW (how might we’s) and ideate on four-step #solutions. The result? Renewed energy and a clear process that helps TNI to harness their #creativity. Are you interested in figuring out how to best apply design thinking and #storytelling techniques to your production and #communication needs? Our custom #design sprints will be the perfect fit. Reach out to us with any requests → hello@awe.studio 💥 Or comment below, we would love to work with you on this. 🔥 #designsprints #storytelling #designthinking #awestudio

Green #Transition? Our consumption of raw materials, such as wood, coal, petroleum, and gas, has only increased over the past decades… Science historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz discusses how our resource usage continues to grow, even with the advent of newer, more #sustainable energy sources like wind turbines, which still depend on materials such as steel. System #change is what activists have been demanding for decades. Pushing for policy change that shifts the focus towards reducing #energy consumption rather than accumulating or merely substituting current energy sources is crucial. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! And for more musings like these (along with our recommended campaigns and our favourite books, films and podcasts of the month), sign up to our monthly #newsletter ‘In awe with’ 💌 → https://lnkd.in/eKAKZCTz. #inawewith #newsletter #greentransition #sustainability #recommendations #awestudio

The European Heritage Label recognizes heritage sites that have special symbolic value for European history, culture or integration. The Peace Palace was among one of the first sites to receive the European Heritage Label in 2013 for embodying the ideals of peace and international jurisdiction. The network has grown and now comprises 67 locations throughout Europe that together promote European values, history and ideals. Do you want to know all about this special label and the unique stories of its Dutch locations? Then check out this new website that has recently been launched: https://lnkd.in/eku7-37e The website is an initiative of DutchCulture, the design was created by Awe Studio. The Dutch Ministry of Culture and Education Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap and the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed support and coordinate the European Heritage Label in the Netherlands.

De nieuwe website over Nederlands erfgoed met een Europees verhaal staat online! Blij met het resultaat van de samenwerking met de Europees Erfgoedlabel locaties, Awe Studio en mijn collega Lonneke Bär. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eU5RjBSG

🌸 Black Joy and Radiant Resistance 🌸 In the second episode of our Close-Up series, Benjamin Koponen explores his new show "Radiant Resistance" on Black identities, challenging the narrative that often focuses solely on trauma or pain. He highlights how Black culture and joy, which are fundamental to resilience, are frequently overlooked. Listen in on what Black Joy means to Koponen, you’ll find the full episode up on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eAf_2FYU #BlackJoy #closeup #BlackIdentity #Productions #ENTRnl

Once a year, the Are We Europe and Awe Studio teams from all over Europe meet up in person and spend some days “awey”. We review past projects, ideate new ones, and – most importantly - enjoy the time together! From early yoga sessions led by Marlies Westra, delicious meals planned and coordinated by Areti Zoi Katsivelari & Alejandro Rivero, creative workshops (e.g. AI & design by Giliam Ganzevles), a team-work moment over a sudden flood in the kitchen, and evenings with karaoke and DJ-duo Mick ter Reehorst & J-town (aka Josephine Böllhoff), we had a great time. Ale’s dog, Mutso, was the newest & cuddliest addition to our team! Looking back, we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2024 has in store for us 🔥  #aweydays #awestudio #areweeurope #dreamteam (Music: Omah Lay - Soso)