«Redundancy (Redundância, in the Portuguese) is a set of public interventions curated by Lizá Ramalho and Artur Rebelo (R2) for the 2011 Edition of Experimenta Design Biennale, in Lisbon.
Free from the constraints of everyday practice, five communication design studios explored the possibilities of redundancy and questioned its usefulness.
Transgressing the bi-dimensionality to which they are usually confined, they have created urban interventions of an ephemeral nature, occupying Praça da Figueira and exploring the possibilities of designing the message.
The many meanings and angles of this notion are perceivable through the heterogeneity of the installations produced. Studios with various approaches, distinct languages, and their very own understanding of communication design were invited to participate, among them: Morag Myerscough + Luke Morgan (GB), both from Supergroup, Frédéric Teschner (FR), Lust (NL), Conditional Design, Luna Maurer + Roel Wouters (NL), Sulki & Min (KR).
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R2 is the signature of the designers and artists Lizá Défossez Ramalho (Troyes, France) and Artur Rebelo (Porto, Portugal). R2’s practice extends beyond conventional boundaries, navigating both typical graphic design’s two-dimensional mediums and architectural landscapes. R2 has earned global acclaim for its groundbreaking projects that contributed to redefine the boundaries of the design field. Driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence, they passionately devote themselves to crafting high-quality, both conceptually and visually, designed projects. R2 Design studio was co-founded in 1995 by Defossez Ramalho & Rebelo and works with cultural institutions and commercial clients in fields ranging from culture and lifestyle to industry. R2’s multidisciplinary approach allows them to respond effectively to a wide range of projects from Dam Signage in the Douro River (with Souto de Moura-Architects) to extensive branding that includes typography on building ceilings (Casa & typography do Conto), to a complex museum graphic identity with more than 14 locations (Museu do Porto). Recent projects includes branding project for Évora 2027, European Culture Capital in 2027 as well as for Vhils Studio.
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