Sarcastic Olympic souvenirs for those who are cynical about the games are now available at Dezeen Super Store, 38 Monmouth Street, London WC2.
Priced at £15 each, the bags and t-shirts sport artwork in a style similar to the much-ridiculed London 2012 graphics, with mocking phrases printed on brightly coloured angular shapes.
Dezeen readers can get 10% off any Dezeen Super Store purchase (excluding sale stock and Jambox) and enter our competition to win a designer watch worth £150 by downloading this flyer and presenting it at the shop.
See more products currently for sale at the store here.
Dezeen Super Store
38 Monmouth Street, London WC2
1 July – 30 September 2012
The products were created by Hackney-based designer Tobatron. Scroll down to see a map of all the Hackney creatives we’ve featured as part of Designed in Hackney and click here for more details about Designed in Hackney Day on 1 August.
Here is some more information from Tobatron:
While “that big event in London” is taking place, inject some reality into the proceedings with these limited edition souvenirs.
They are designed by Tobatron in Hackney- a mere javelin’s throw away from the “big event” itself.
All ranges are ethically produced and are made in conjunction with accessories designer Elaine Burke and www.khama.co.uk – a network of women’s community groups in Malawi.
By purchasing these products you are helping to offer support and sustainable employment for women in one of Africa’s poorest regions.
Tobatron is the alter- ego of artist and designer Toby Leigh, his clients include The Guardian, FHM, Sony, Playstation and Channel Four.
His work can be viewed at www.tobatron.com and other products designed by Tobatron can be viewed and purchased here.
Elaine Burke is a London based accessories designer specializing in ethical fashion production in Africa. She has worked as a design consultant for ethical brands and developed ranges for ASOS, House of Fraser and Whistles.
Her company Khama is a network of womens community groups in Malawi making accessories and collaborating with micro-finance charities to help women in one of Africa’s poorest regions.
Designed in Hackney map:
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Key:
Blue = designers
Red = architects
Yellow = brands
Green = street art
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Designed in Hackney is a Dezeen initiative to showcase world-class architecture and design created in the borough, which is one of the five host boroughs for the London 2012 Olympic Games as well as being home to Dezeen’s offices. We’ll publish buildings, interiors and objects that have been designed in Hackney until the games this summer.
More information and details of how to get involved can be found at www.designedinhackney.com.
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