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SALT Identity System Materials

Date:

2012

Artist:

Thirst (American, founded 1989)
Rick Valicenti (American, born 1951)
Project Projects (American, founded 2004)
Adam Michaels (American, born 1978)
Prem Krishnamurthy (American, born 1977)
Timo Gaessner (German, born 1975)

About this artwork

Using a comprehensive approach, Project Projects integrates the mission and spirit of an institution into its identity systems. For SALT, a cultural institution in Istanbul, the firm employed a nontraditional plan that has a set of rules around a custom-designed typeface but no distinct logo. The original design emphasizes the institution as a set of ideas rather than a brand and is intended to change constantly through fresh interpretations by designers. Every four months, a new designer is commissioned to alter four letters of the typeface—S, A, L, and T—leading to an ever evolving identity.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Project Projects (Designer)

Title

SALT Identity System Materials

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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Designed 2012

Medium

Paper

Dimensions

Variable

Credit Line

Gift of Project Projects

Reference Number

2016.553.8

Extended information about this artwork

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