NO GUTS NO GLORY in Frame, Journal of Literary Studies
Acedemie Minerva
DISCIPLINES
Announcement, Book design
DISCIPLINES
Announcement, Book design
About the article
Innovation for Groningen
One of the projects that strived most for innovation was No Guts No Glory: A Delta Plan for Groningen, led by designer Renate Boere. The province of Groningen suffers from earthquakes caused by fracking. Houses are falling apart but the government has not yet taken sufficient measures. No Guts No Glory presents creative solutions from students for this problem(…)
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About the Design
‘NO GUTS NO GLORY! A Delta Plan for Groningen’ is more than just a book; it is a political statement addressing the plausible issues caused by earthquakes through artistic and creative approaches. The collaboration between students and Studio Renate Boere brings to life the seismic challenges of the region, offering a visionary perspective through 200 pages filled of intriguing illustrations and thought-provoking messages. Each page exemplifies a unified effort, advocating for innovative solutions and underscoring the vital roles of artists, designers, engineers, and architects in shaping a resilient future for Groningen and beyond.
In an effort to spur further action, the book was delivered to the Prime Minister, aiming to influence decision-makers at the highest level. By presenting ministerial leaders with a comprehensive and visually engaging account of the issues and potential solutions, ‘NO GUTS NO GLORY!’ seeks to inspire concrete political action and the development of a Delta Plan for Groningen.
“These creative ways of dealing with the negative consequences of human activity add a constructive voice to the Anthropocene debate.”
“The ideas are collected as drawings in the form of a 200-page book, which the project’s participants try to send to as many politicians as possible, wrapped in paper that has also been designed by the students.”
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Inspirator: Freek de Jonge
Concept, coordination and cover design: Studio Renate Boere, Renate Boere, Mans van Oosterhout, Lynn van den Berg, Franc Gonzalez, Caroline Langendoen, Evelien Broersen
Inside: students at the Minerva Groningen Academy
Albert Matthews Duggan – Ipswich, Elvike Imelman – Groningen, Hieke Haak – Nij Beets, Inger Bierma – Beetsterzwaag, Laura Schut – Groningen, Le Hoai Linh – Hanoi, Vietnam, Lotte Karsten – Paddepoel, Martin Daskalov – Varna, Vladimir Shkandin – Volgograd, Yana Georgieva – Sofia
Copy editing/editing: Renate Boere
Publisher: Hybrid Crocodile
Printer: RCG graphics media
ISBN: 978-90-82672-50-3