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This is the second edition of johnson banks did this: an occasional update on our recent projects, plus thoughts, articles and links to things you might like. You’ve made it onto our list by having had contact with us in the past – if you never want us to darken your inbox ever again, we won’t be offended, just unsubscribe. Please feel free to forward to others who might enjoy it (or want to subscribe), or drop us a line to let us know what you think. If you missed it, the first one is here.

Making more of an impact


Photo of business cards for Acumen

Acumen is the world-renowned leader in the ‘impact investment’ sector, bridging the gap between philanthropy, venture capital and traditional aid. Since the end of 2011 we’ve been working with them to sharpen up their language and how they communicate – which led to a 148-word manifesto and a radically different visual identity. But does it impact on you? Take a look.

How flexible is flexible?

Pew Center logo

We’ve been collecting and tracking the trend towards adaptable identities for the best part of a decade now. There’s no doubt that they can be very useful – but where next?

Design makes a difference

Let's aim higher than flogging fizzy drinks & trainers

We want the design industry to ‘step-up’ and take a bit more collective responsibility. Because we think design CAN make a difference – read this and see if you agree.

Short cuts
Letter 'F'

Arkitypo on tour

Our 3d typography installation is at the Design Museum this summer

 UNIT identity pattern

MJ/Q&A

Michael Johnson quizzed at some length by Computer Arts magazine
Palms of hands with eyes embedded - part of our identity for the Festival

Brighton rolls out

Our Festival scheme applied: banners, dozens of posters and, er, graffiti walls

 Einstein

When the ideas stop?

Scientists and mathematicians rarely have big ideas past 30. What about designers?

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