Modern Props, modern futures
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Modern Props Inc is the studio behind realistic gadgetries used in many science fiction movies. Aside from designing and manufacturing props, the facility also maintains a large collection of materials, old and new, from which film makers rent their own motion picture props at less expensive rates than those of film studios. Founder and designer John Zabrucky's interest in merging the imaginary and the real in objects has broadened to include the retailing and designing business. He now services clients' home, automobile, and appliance designing needs using the styles that made many movies popular.
Publication Name: I.D.
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0894-5373
Year: 1992
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Why Not Associates
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The design firm that broke away from the traditional mold of graphic designs and set out on new path can best describe London-based Why Not Associates. Formed by three classmates, the firm has no intellectual or corporate illusions about itself which is surprising for a growing organization. Known for its disordered lettering, Why Not Associates' works have balance and symmetry that is somewhat perverse. Known for an anti-establishment stance, Why Not Associates has left its mark as an in the graphic design world of London
Publication Name: I.D.
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0894-5373
Year: 1999
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Strange fruit
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The UK-based design group Tomato has attracted much attention because of its eye-catching, unconventional work. Tomato came about in 1991 when several graphic designers got together and combined their talent for print, video and sound. They quickly established a reputation for good original work and the group is now very much in demand not only in the UK but in overseas markets as well.
Publication Name: I.D.
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0894-5373
Year: 1996
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