Exeter Pound unveils logo

The Exeter Pound project has reveled a new logo ahead of its launch later this year.

It is hoped the local currency will be available in the autumn of 2015 to encourage people to use local businesses and build a stronger community identity for Exeter.

The Exeter Pound team has been working in partnership with Nigel Lowe, a lecturer from Exeter College and his students over the last few months to create a logo that would represent Exeter Pound.  Student Lily Bedingham created the design.

Nigel said: "This was a particularly exciting opportunity to be involved at the launch of a major community initiative for Exeter."

Lily added: "With the additions by a professional designer, I’m even more pleased with the result. I hope the logo will help the Exeter Pound be a great success."

Exeter Pound asked Si Paull of the visual and web design agency Sound in Theory, based close to Exeter College in Gandy Street, to help in the process.

Si said: "I was delighted to assist the Exeter Pound team choose a design and to add some professional expertise to assist with the initial branding."

Daniel Hillier, Director of Exeter Pound added: "We are aiming to create a community currency for Exeter, so wanted to start the project with the young people from Exeter College. By adding a local professional designer into the process, I think we have combined the best of the talent of local students and of the one leading agencies in the Exeter creative industry."