Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report: Making connections in unusual ways

Acme was commissioned to design the inaugural annual report for Mammalian Diving Reflex, an organization known for its innovative and socially-engaged performances, installations, and artworks. Mammalian Diving Reflex specializes in creating site-specific and social-specific events that bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering dialogue and breaking down barriers.

The annual report features vibrant performance photography that captures the essence of Mammalian’s work, complemented by unique string illustrations crafted by Acme. These illustrations, created by wrapping string around nails on templates to form intricate charts, infographics, and the company logo, add a tactile and visually engaging element to the report. The cover proudly displays Mammalian’s logo rendered in string, setting the tone for a document that celebrates creativity and community. You can view the full report here.

Three copies of the Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report in a stack
Nails in a board spelling out "Mammalian" beside a container of nails and a hammer
Cover of the 2019 Mammalian Diving Reflex Annual Report
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report
Nails in a board beside a hammer and pliers
Close up detail of string artwork
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report
Spreads from the 2019 Mammalian Diving Reflex Annual Report
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report showing two hearts made of string
Interior spread of Mammalian Diving Reflex 2019 Annual Report
Spreads from the 2019 Mammalian Diving Reflex Annual Report
Close up image of string art heart shape
Close up image of string art in black and white
Mammalian Droppings

Mammalian Droppings

Five copies of the book The Prophets in a stack, fanned out so a little of each cover below the top book is visible. The books are in a triangle of light framed by deep shadows.
The Prophets

The Prophets

University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies viewbook
U of T School of Graduate Studies Viewbook

U of T School of Graduate Studies Viewbook

To stacks of wavy, watery, and distorted text—one stack reads "Where do our memories memories go?" and the other reads "What happened to produce these ruins?"
Islands in the Stream

Islands in the Stream

Mammalian Diving Reflex 30th Anniversary Annual Report
Mammalian Diving Reflex 2023 Annual Report

Mammalian Diving Reflex 2023 Annual Report

Water/Fall Festival
Water Fall Festival

Water Fall Festival

Amplified Opera poster detail
Amplified Opera Visual identity

Amplified Opera Visual identity

Shakespeare in the Ruff
Shakespeare in the Ruff

Shakespeare in the Ruff

Tafelmusik 40th Sunburst Lockup
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

Helen Lucas
Helen Lucas: Roots to Present

Helen Lucas: Roots to Present

New College Student Handbook
New College Student Handbook

New College Student Handbook

Three ReNew magazine covers stacked on top of one another
Re:New Magazine

Re:New Magazine

Explosion in the Movie Machine book cover design emerging from shadows in a triangle of light
Explosion in the Movie Machine

Explosion in the Movie Machine

A roll of tape with the words "Exposed Film" sits on top of four copies of the exhibition catalogue "Bright Lights Dark City"
Bright Lights Dark City

Bright Lights Dark City

Against the Grain Theatre logo in silver ink on black paper.
Against the Grain Theatre

Against the Grain Theatre