AOL / Case Study
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Aol Phase 02
LED facade on Wall Street
Launch on Wall Street (illustration by Genevieve Gauckler)
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Challenge
We worked with Wolff Olins NYC to develop the digital rebranding of AOL. An ongoing series of brand films are released monthly to form the basis of AOL's ever changing identity.
We worked with Wolff Olins NYC to develop the digital rebranding of AOL. An ongoing series of brand films are released monthly to form the basis of AOL's ever changing identity.
Process
The emphasis is on surprise, celebration and the unpredictable. Every brand film is based in a white space, the action reveals the white AOL logo.
The emphasis is on surprise, celebration and the unpredictable. Every brand film is based in a white space, the action reveals the white AOL logo.
Development
Working with many approaches including CGI, slow-motion, stop-motion, macro-photography and generative software,
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the series was made in collaboration with programmers, contemporary dancers and everyday people.
Working with many approaches including CGI, slow-motion, stop-motion, macro-photography and generative software,
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the series was made in collaboration with programmers, contemporary dancers and everyday people.
Delivery
We have created 30+ films in 1080 HD with accompanying responsive sound design. The films displayed in many screen formats, from the NY Stock Exchange to viral videos, from projections onto The New Museum NYC to screensavers for every AOL employee.
We have created 30+ films in 1080 HD with accompanying responsive sound design. The films displayed in many screen formats, from the NY Stock Exchange to viral videos, from projections onto The New Museum NYC to screensavers for every AOL employee.
Results
AOL's rebrand has received huge press attention across technology, design and culture blogs. A grassroots site www.aolartists.com has been launched to nurture and support the next generation of creative talent.
AOL's rebrand has received huge press attention across technology, design and culture blogs. A grassroots site www.aolartists.com has been launched to nurture and support the next generation of creative talent.
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Publicity
Fast Company / USA - http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/alissa-walker/designerati/exclusive-videos-aols-new-logos-come-life
NY Times / USA - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/business/media/23adcol.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=aol&st=cse
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Credits
Matt Pyke / Simon Pyke / Thomas Eberwein / Collaborators : Field.io / Zeitguised / Realise
Producer - Philip Ward