The 2012 Festival Logo
Congratulations to Brandon Miller, winner of this year's Logo Contest!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to announce that Brandon Miller of Marblehead is the winner of the 2012 Logo Contest. Miller’s design bested the 80 entries, being named one of four finalists by a panel of three judges and then earning the most votes of the 1100 cast by the public.
Miller’s rendering of the American flag embodies the top of the flag in Marblehead’s own Spirit of ’76, which hangs in Abbot Hall. Miller explains, “The image is rendered via simple brush strokes. It represents both the history of Marblehead and the role of the artist in celebrating our annual Independence Day activities and the Festival of Arts.” He also notes “In addition, the combination of typefaces references the hand of the artist and the creativity each individual brings to the Festival."
In addition to appearing in print and electronic media, Miller’s logo will be emblazoned on a variety of wearable and souvenir items, ranging from shirts and hats to wine glasses and other collectibles. All will be on sale at the Festival’s Logo Stores during the Festival and other venues around town beginning in June.
Miller, a graphic designer, is Creative Director of Tank Design in Cambridge. The 45-person agency has an impressive portfolio of large corporate and small business clients, and their work ranges from complete brand development for new organizations to fresh thinking for established entities.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is where Miller earned both
his degrees, a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design at RISD.
Miller said “I am proud and excited to have won this competition. My family and I love Marblehead, the Festival and all of our New England traditions. Coming from Ohio, we are thrilled we chose Marblehead to settle. After attending the Festival for a number of years, I look forward to taking an active role in the event in 2012.”
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