An open book shows a gymnast mid-air against a black background on the left page. The right page is bright red with the Olympic rings and a large white “4”. Text at the top reads “London 2012 Olympic Games Day 4” and lists medals won by Team GB.

Design by St and The Times come together for stunning new Olympic publication

Words: Anya Lawrence
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Date: 23 October 2012; Work
Graphic Design

Put The Times, The Olympics, Harper Collins and two of the industry’s finest graphic designers into a giant mixing bowl and it’s no surprise that the end result is pretty tasty. Commissioned by the newspaper to put together a publication documenting the very best of the newspaper’s coverage of this year’s Olympic Games, Steve Fenn and Tom Pollard’s take on the somewhat dreamy brief – The Games – is simply stunning.

With full page photographs perfectly matched with bright block colour title pages bursting with beautiful simplicity, the new book takes centre stage on the medalist podium when it comes to sleek graphic design.

Formally part of the renowned graphic design studio Studio8 Design (which closed its doors last year), the duo’s new venture Design by St launched its lovely new website this week – and it’s not hard to see why they’re so well-respected with clients including Conde Nast, WIRED Magazine and The Spectator.

An open book shows a photograph of a person with a bald head, wearing orange sunglasses. The word “WIGGS” and a roundel symbol are painted on their forehead. The opposite page is bright orange with the number “6” and text detailing medals won by Team GB during the London 2012 Olympic Games. — Above
The Games: Design by St

An open magazine spread featuring two articles about athletes. On the left, a page titled “Victoria Pendleton” is paired with a large photo of a cyclist in a Great Britain kit and a red helmet. On the right, a page titled “Nick Dempsey” contains a column of text. — Above
The Games: Design by St

An open book shows a photograph of an athlete's legs and red Adidas trainers from behind. The opposite page is bright red with the Olympic rings and text reading “London 2012 Olympic Games Day 8”. — Above
The Games: Design by St

An open book shows a photograph of a long jumper landing in a sand pit. The athlete wears a white and blue kit and is captured mid-motion as sand sprays around them. — Above
The Games: Design by St

A thick, black hardcover book titled “The Games” stands open, showing a variety of colourful pages inside. The cover features a gold-toned image of a person with their hands resting on their head. — Above
The Games: Design by St

An open book shows a photograph of athlete Christine Ohuruogu lying on a red running track. Another athlete kneels beside them in a supportive gesture. Above the image, a headline reads “Christine Ohuruogu” and “400 metres”, followed by several columns of text. — Above
The Games: Design by St

An open book shows a photograph of figures in red costumes dancing on a glowing yellow stage. The opposite page is black with the Olympic rings and the text “27.07.12 London 2012 Olympic Games Day 1” above a large white numeral “1”. — Above
The Games: Design by St

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