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Born in Northumberland in 1959, Ian Cartlidge is co-founder of Cartlidge Levene, one of the UK’s most respected graphic design studios. After spending his early years working at Conran Associates and later at the Habitat catalogue, Ian formed a partnership with Adam Levene in 1987. Cartlidge Levene are best known for their award-winning wayfinding and signage projects for clients such as Tate Modern, The Design Museum, Barbican Arts Centre, V&A Dundee, Royal College of Art, Selfridges & Co and Guardian News and Media. Cartlidge Levene's wayfinding and signage within the cultural sector, greatly contributes to the creation of positive visitor experience's at some of the world’s most visited museums and galleries. This work is characterised by a close engagement with both the client and users and is achieved by establishing creative relationships with many leading architects. Ian and his studio are also renowned for their work in the areas of printed communication, identity and environmental graphics for clients including Eye magazine, Derwent London, The British Museum and Westminster Abbey. Cartlidge Levene have received multiple awards including D&AD, Design Week and the International Society of Typographic Design (ISTD). Ian became a Royal Designer for Industry in 2013.
Graphic designer Ian Cartlidge, co-founder of Cartlidge Levene, one of the UK’s most admired graphic design studios. Ian began his career at Conran Associates before moving on to work on the Habitat catalogue, a formative time that laid the groundwork for what came next. 1987, he teamed up with Adam Levene to establish their own practice. Cartlidge Levene has since built a reputation for thoughtful, award-winning wayfinding and signage, working with clients such as Tate Modern, The Design Museum, the Barbican, V&A Dundee, the Royal College of Art, Selfridges, and The Guardian. Their work in the cultural sector has helped shape how millions of visitors navigate and experience some of the most iconic institutions in the world. Photo: Josh Shinner
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Guardian News & Media, Wayfinding and signage
2008
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Tate Modern, Wayfinding and signage
2016
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V&A Dundee, Wayfinding and signage
2018
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