GLOBAL, SEPTEMBER 2010 – Famous for his multi-coloured signs painted onto a diverse range of materials, Bob & Roberta Smith follows in the footsteps of British artists Peter Blake and Allen Jones who have both designed ‘The Book’ in the past. D&AD will partner with publisher TASCHEN for the second time to produce both two versions of the year’s best creative work. Bob & Roberta Smith is the pseudonym of British contemporary artist Patrick Brill.
“My love for Bob & Roberta Smith’s work goes back 13 years when I bought one of his early alphabets,” said Paul Brazier, D&AD President. “His approach fits right in with D&AD’s ethos – he’s got an impressive focus on craft and works across all manner of disciplines. He’s also very generous with his time and experience. He teaches, supports other artists and sits on the board of the Tate.”
Brazier continues, “The opportunity to choose who designs the Annual is one of the great privileges of being President. I must admit I’ve always held a secret ambition to design the book myself, but I think Bob and Roberta Smith will bring a unique, ‘outsider’s’ eye to this year’s annual.”
The book features over 500 works that represent the best in advertising, design and interactive from around the world, including the work of London design agency immprint. Over 20,000 pieces of work were judged by industry experts at the D&AD Awards 2010, including Black Pencil-winning The High Line, Trillion Dollar Flyer, The Best Job in the World, and Apple.com. The book includes commentary from jury members on why the work won.
The D&AD Annual 2010 can be pre-ordered online now at www.taschen.com
