Asko Künnap
Asko Künnap (born 6 September 1971) is an Estonian poet, artist, graphic designer and marketer.
In 2012, the Government of the Republic of Estonia announced a competition to create a uniform logo to be used for all state institutions. A total of approximately 70 different logos were in use previously. The competition jury recommended the use of Künnap's concept design, "Prima Facie".[1] The implementation of Künnap's logo has, however, been delayed due to it conflicting with a 1925 law that stipulates depictions of Estonia's coat of arms. The design submitted by Künnap is based namely on the coat of arms.[2][3]
Künnap has also designed and released several board games. His "The Man Who Spoke Snakish" (Estonian: Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu) is based upon a novel of same name by Estonian author Andres Kivirähk: according to Künnap, the game is designed to be playable in an hour's time, but offer new, exciting developments every time it is played again.[4]
The deck of poetry cards "Deck of Cards II", published by Face Church and designed by Künnap, was chosen as one of Estonia's best-looking books in 2006.[5]
Künnap was selected as a board member of the Estonian PEN upon its re-opening on 3 February 2010.[6]
Books
- "A Field Guide to Beetles", Näo Kirik 2011
- "Memories", Näo Kirik 2011
- "Your Nights are Numbered", Näo Kirik 2008
- "The Most Beautiful War", Näo Kirik 2008
- "And the Lizards Replied", Näo Kirik 2003
- "In Defense of Convergences", Näo Kirik 2000
References
- ↑ Valitsusasutuste ühtse kujundusega logo ideekavandi konkursi hindamiskomisjoni II nõupidamine. Estonian Government Office Protocol
- ↑ Riigiasutuste ühtse logo kasutusele võtmist takistab ammune seadus Eesti Rahvusringhääling
- ↑ Asko Künnap: Mõtlemisvõime restart. Kuidas koolitada pahaksläinud ametnikke Eesti Ekspress
- ↑ Kivirähk ja Künnap esitlesid ussisõnu tundva mehe lauamängu Eesti Päevaleht
- ↑ "Kes? Mis? Kus?" 2008, lk. 353
- ↑ Kroonikat. Looming web page
External links
- Personal web site
- Asko Künnap, Asko Künnap: Mõtlemisvõime restart. Kuidas koolitada pahaksläinud ametnikke, Eesti Ekspress, 10 August 2012
- Sulev Vedler, Asko Künnap tegi riigile liiga moodsa logo, Eesti Ekspress, 31 March 2012
- Kaarel Kressa, Asko Künnap: luuleta, aga ära valeta!, Eesti Päevaleht, 8 September 2007