Typography Wall Decoration: David Quotes

Bringing David Ogilvy's Distinctive Voice to Life

This typography wall decoration, aptly named David Quotes, is a unique and captivating design created by renowned type designer Davide Mancini. It serves as a tribute to the legendary David Ogilvy and his influential contributions to the advertising industry.

The design showcases a collection of meaningful quotes by David Ogilvy, carefully crafted in a classic typography style with a contemporary twist. The quotes are brought to life through a combination of handcrafted techniques and digital vectorization, resulting in a visually striking and impactful composition.

Utilizing vinyl film serigraphy print technology, the David Quotes design is perfectly suited for application on the walls of the Ogilvy & Mather Milan office. The design comes in various sizes, including 245 x 260 cm, 210 x 210 cm, and 210 x 160 cm, allowing for versatile placement within the workspace.

One of the key challenges in creating this design was finding the right balance between all the elements. The aim was to present the quotes in a classy and emphatic manner while ensuring ease of readability. The final result successfully achieves this delicate equilibrium, capturing the essence of David Ogilvy's distinctive voice.

By adorning the office walls with the David Quotes typography wall decoration, Ogilvy & Mather Milan aims to immerse both clients and creatives in David Ogilvy's unique perspective and tone of voice. The design serves as a constant reminder of his enduring legacy and the values he instilled in the company.

Completed in March 2014, this indoor wall decoration project at the Ogilvy & Mather office in Milan has garnered recognition and acclaim. The David Quotes design was awarded the prestigious Iron A' Design Award in 2016 in the Graphics, Illustration, and Visual Communication Design category. This accolade recognizes the design's exceptional craftsmanship, practicality, and innovation, meeting professional and industrial requirements.

Through the David Quotes typography wall decoration, Davide Mancini has successfully captured the essence of David Ogilvy's influential voice and brought it to life within the walls of Ogilvy & Mather Milan. This design serves as a testament to the enduring power of words and their ability to inspire and motivate.