Sunday, April 06, 2008

Thinking Outside the Rim

Most designers would probably be thrilled to have the privilege of creating a postage stamp. But what about a coin, something they’ll be minting for a generation or two?

Or what if were an entire set of coins, one that’s destined to set a new standard in design, sculpture, and national identity?

How many designers have done that?

The latest in this rarefied group of designers is Matthew Dent of London, who won a public design competition by creating an absolutely stunning look for the UK’s new coins, blending traditional and contemporary imagery in a clever interactive way. And he’s only 26 years old.

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Posted by Richard Bloch

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