The Stone Twins
The Stone Twins is a creative branding agency based in Amsterdam. It was founded by twin brothers Declan and Garech Stone, graduates of the National College of Art and Design, Dublin.
The Stone Twins specialise in areas such as brand strategy, naming and brand identity. Their work has been described as concept-led, witty, thought-provoking and pioneering. The firm is best known for the branding of MassiveMusic and A'DAM Toren, as well as the design of several Irish commemorative postage stamps. The Stone Twins' award-winning portfolio includes a coveted Dutch Design Award, several European Design Awards and 13 D&AD Pencils. Their work forms part of the permanent collections of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York, and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
The Stone Twins regularly write for trade magazines, including Communicatie and Eye magazine: the International Review of Graphic Design. They are the authors of the critically acclaimed book Logo R.I.P. ; the updated 2nd edition was launched in the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York in 2012. They are keen educators, and were Head of the ‘Man and Communication' department at Design Academy Eindhoven from 2008 until their resignation in 2013. The Stone Twins are also co-founders and partners in Est., a premium non-alcoholic drinks company based in Amsterdam.
Books
The Stone Twins have written the following books:Logo R.I.P., ,, 2012. A Catalogue of Curiosities, Relics, Art & Propaganda , 2010.Hello, I'm A'DAM , A'DAM Toren C.V., 2021.Magazine Articles
Selected articles written by The Stone Twins:Chameleons – Eye, No. 67, Vol. 17, Spring 2008. Logos without words – Eye, No. 80, Vol. 20, Summer 2011.Something Is Rotten in the State of Design – Design Week, August 2015. Republished in: Open Manifesto #8: Change, 2018.Design & Humour – 100 Archive: Dialogues, 8th April 2020.Exhibitions
Selected exhibitions:- 2015 Liminal – Irish design at the threshold, Eindhoven, Milan, New York and Dublin
- 2012 New Graphic Design Collection, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
- 2012 Graphic Design: Now in Production, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York
- 2011 Underground by The Stone Twins, Zeeuws Museum, Middelburg
- 2008 1600 X Zierikzee by The Stone Twins, Zeeuws Museum, Middelburg