I prefer the 1980s Post Office logo

I prefer the 1980s Post Office logo

Posted on 25. Apr, 2009 by Michael.

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Just a very short post about the latest Post Office logo. This isn’t exactly new news but I’ve been meaning to write about it for a while.
I haven’t done any research as to when the left-hand logo was introduced but I’m guessing it’s either late 70s or early 80s. I remember seeing it throughout [...]

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The new look Woolworths that never happened

The new look Woolworths that never happened

Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by Michael.

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I know this is my second Woolworths post this week but I’m interested in logo design so I had to say something!
On the 5th of November 1909 the first UK Woolworths branch opened in Liverpool. Woolies was planning on celebrating its 100 year milestone and had issued a poster for all staff rooms. [...]

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Goodbye Woolworths

Goodbye Woolworths

Posted on 05. Jan, 2009 by Michael.

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On Saturday morning I took my daughter to Woolies in Hastings. It made me feel very sad, only two aisles had stock and only a handful of items were left.
Staff were milling about with not a lot to do. They soon announced that all items were discounted by 90% plus everything was 2 for 1. [...]

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I love my redundant cards

I love my redundant cards

Posted on 30. Dec, 2008 by Michael.

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As a 7 or 8 year old, I thought that owning a plastic card - like a cashpoint card - was very grown up. Nowadays plastic cards are very easily available - membership cards, loyalty cards, library cards, etc. Back then (1987ish) they were much harder to come by.
My library card was [...]

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