Glasgow Commonwealth Games

To celebrate one year since Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the Riverside Museum will gather the creative talent behind the ‘Best Games Ever’. You are invited to meet the leading designers of silversmithing, textiles, graphics and cabinetmaking whose work made such a massive impact throughout 11 days of sport and celebration.

Meet the Makers takes place on 24 July at the Riverside Museum.

Here’s the schedule for the day:

10-10.45am: ISO Design
Design of the Opening Ceremony Big Screen Graphics

11-11.45am: Jilli Blackwood
Team Scotland’s parade costume for Opening Ceremony and costumes for the Delhi 2010 Flag Handover

12-12.45pm: 4c Design
The Queen’s Baton

2-2.45pm: Tangent Graphic
Glasgow 2014’s brand identity and Look of the Games

3-3.45pm: Paul Hodgkiss Designs
Medal ceremony podium, athlete’s gift and medal tray

4-4.45pm: Kerry Nixon
Medal ceremony costumes for medal-bearers

5-5.45pm: Jonathan Boyd
Glasgow 2014’s Medals

Places for this event are free but limited and must be booked in advance. Call early to avoid disappointment and reserve your place for each presentation on 0141 287 2720.

For more from ISO about designing for Europe’s biggest ever video screen, read our Q&A here.

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