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Aphex Twin logo designer Paul Nicholson shares the blueprints for his iconic work

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Another way to celebrate the Selected Ambient Works anniversary.

Graphic artist Paul Nicholson has shared the illustration details for the iconic logos and typefaces he designed for Aphex Twin.

“The original Aphex Twin logo was drawn by hand using circle templates and rulers in late 1991,” writes on Instagram. “With there being many incorrect versions of this logo floating about, I thought it about time to release the definitive logo construction.”

Check out some of Nicholson’s design details below. He’s also broken down other crucial Aphex iconography, including the Xylem typeface Aphex uses, on his Instagram. [via RA]

NUMBER 3 presents APHEX TWIN LOGOTYPE CONSTRUCTION It is exactly 25 years since the release of Selected Ambient Works – February 12th 1992. The lettering that reads Aphex Twin, the logotype, was drawn by hand using circle templates and rulers in late 1991. With there being many incorrect versions of this lettering floating about, I thought it about time to release the definitive logo construction. Enjoy. Designed by Paul Nicholson, 1991. Number 3 – www.number3.co #Aphex #AphexTwin #SelectedAmbientWorks #R&S #Logo #LogoDesign #Logotype #Branding #GraphicArt #GraphicDesign #CreativeConsultant #Number3 #3 #III

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NUMBER 3 presents APHEX TWIN LOGO CONSTRUCTION It is exactly 25 years since the release of Selected Ambient Works – February 12th 1992. The original Aphex Twin logo was drawn by hand using circle templates and rulers in late 1991. With there being many incorrect versions of this logo floating about, I thought it about time to release the definitive logo construction. Enjoy. Designed by Paul Nicholson, 1991. Number 3 – www.number3.co #Aphex #AphexTwin #SelectedAmbientWorks #R&S #Logo #LogoDesign #GraphicArt #GraphicDesign #CreativeConsultant #Number3 #3 #III

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