Aphex Twin Logo Designer Shares Original Blueprints

Aphex Twin has used the same logo since 1992, when Selected Ambient Works 85-92 was released with the now-iconic symbol prominently displayed on the cover. The logo has been used in recent years to tease at upcoming Aphex activity, such as when it was spray-painted on sidewalks in New York City ahead of the release of Syro. Now, the designer of Aphex Twin’s logo and typeface, Paul Nicholson, has shared the original blueprints and illustration details of some of his Aphex designs on Instagram, as Fact points out. “The original Aphex Twin logo was drawn by hand using circle templates and rulers in late 1991,” he explained. “With there being many incorrect versions of this lettering floating about, I thought it about time to release the definitive logo construction.” Check out his posts below. 

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

A post shared by Paul Nicholson (@number3__) on Feb 15, 2017 at 3:10am PST

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

A post shared by Paul Nicholson (@number3__) on Feb 15, 2017 at 3:10am PST

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

A post shared by Paul Nicholson (@number3__) on Feb 15, 2017 at 3:10am PST

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

A post shared by Paul Nicholson (@number3__) on Feb 17, 2017 at 2:58am PST

NUMBER 3 presents THE APHEX TWIN TYPEFACE Based on the Aphex Twin logotype, this typeface was intended for the sleeve of Xylem Tube, released in June 1992.  Richard and I had started working on some ideas for the sleeve, but due to miscommunication, R&S went ahead and created ‘Star Fish’ artwork. The typeface remained unused. OTF and TTF font files will be available soon. Designed by Paul Nicholson, 1992. Remastered 2015. Number 3 - www.number3.co #Aphex #AphexTwin #SelectedAmbientWorks #R&S #Logo #LogoDesign #Logotype #Branding #GraphicArt #GraphicDesign #CreativeConsultant #Number3 #3 #III

A post shared by Paul Nicholson (@number3__) on Feb 21, 2017 at 4:19am PST

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