Design and digital culture NEWS // December 2007
UK
Design Skills Development Plan. Following an extensive industry
consultation, this plan is the design industry's response to government.
The plan is a powerful and realistic strategy for improvement based
on the development of world-class, high level skills in design, for
all those currently working in the industry as well as those in design
education.
Mind you even if it pertains to the UK market, most of the pointers
are deep-rooted conviction I've shared, thought and believe in. I suggest
you download the full .pdf report read through. Perhaps if you can, print
out meaningful quotes and post around your desk our studio.
More than I ever, I believe designers can change the world!
They
are good with concepts and excel at doing so. Recently discovered new illustrators:
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Daniel Adel caricactural realism!
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Tim Bower strong stroked editorial concepts
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Christopher Stott hyper real paintings!
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Sterlin Hundley mixing old comic style with surreal.
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Sameer Kulavoor is talented and versatile
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Chad Crouch paints buildings and lettering.
They
like to explore new destinations without throwing history to neverland.
You've got see-read Barkley taglines
all accompanied by meaningful pictures and historical facts, posted on
their website, based on their concept that every idea has an experation
date.
Smart! Very smart and we like smart!
sprout:
symbols to cultivate change
Savio Alphonso, winner of
the recent designboom competition love
your earth sent more images of the graphic research he did as part
of his Fine Arts thesis exhibition in graphic design at California State
University.
Adi
Fainer has loads of new products he recently designed.
All
of Andrew Hem characters have
this something in common, perhaps it is a sense of lost and sadness but
not indifference. Recurrent of the present social situation? An artist
has always a political view of his times.
Sometimes
around the bend awaits this surprise which has the power to expand and
explode the boundaries of your passion. Thanks to Jonathan from Catapult,
you will discover how through the city noise, Pierre
di Scullio created a most unusual exhibit as well as website. But
then, if you're like me, when I design there is always this exciting
and anticipated moment when fonts, will be incorporated.
In fact, typography is a passion. The forms and shapes and sizes and
colors and placements, are like icing on my cake. The final reward when
everything pulls together.
Mike
Leavitt has designed a series of action figures named the Art
Army. Like you've never seen before Here are two I've picked!
Some are darn creepy and I don't like but others are just demonstrating
an imagination on warp!
The Design
Museum has revamped their website. Was lucky enough to drop-by
when I was recently in London. Although I did not visit an exhibit
- I indulged in their well stocked shop.
Oh
my gosh, the power of illusion! Javier
Tles photography is tricking your eyes by using bits and pieces to
rebuild motorcycles.
How about this tutu dressed one?
Did
you know that? Anna Goodson an
artist rep who, has she claims “spends day-in and out reading contracts” sent
me this bit of info and you can read the .pdf to get all the details.
“I think that everyone really should take the time
to read them. They need to understand that anything they post on Facebook
can be used by Facebook and re sold to a third party. This is very important,
particularly artists who are sensitive to their copy rights.”
Forget
the green technology - the hot money is in guns by Naomi
Klein
“According to Lloyd, the really big money - despite
all the government incentives - is turning away from clean-energy technologies,
and is banking instead on gadgets that promise to seal wealthy countries
and individuals into hi-tech fortresses.”
Irrelevant
to the other hemisphere, in this one, it's the season to be COAL!
Nice play on word for this headwear company with gorgeous line of beenies
to keep your head warm.
I
am quite impressed with this montage done by INHOUSE,
a design studio. I am a big fan of miniature figurines who tell a story
within a bigger stage and this layout - grabbec my attention.
From New Zealand with luv!
An
Interior Design practice based in London, BKD was
founded in the mid-1970s by principal Ben Kelly. Initially working within
the fields of retail and leisure, they built their reputation producing
high-profile and innovative spaces, including flagship fashion stores.
meomi 
has
relaunched a new website themed the cloud house which is described
as a little design studio dedicated to play, delight and goodliness.
Couldn't agree more!
Also, proud to announce that she has designed the Vancouver
2010 mascots which are incorporated in a very sweet flash website
aiming to teach children about the sports.
Interview
with Arne Quinze
for Fragiles that includes a video. Glass making is such an old craft
but more and more new designers are taking up this venue to create amazing
modern objects.
Nice
offer from IdN publications: Gift
your friend’ Seasonal Offers!
Hellohikimori launched
their new website! It'a big step away from the original but still has
flash vavoom and excellent projects.
errata: Yesterday
there was a glitch in our say hello email address. Sorry about that.
It took exactly 24 hours for our email address to receive spam. I hate
spam!
You've
gotta see this! Midi6
Pharaons was a project done by students. During the span of 6 days
they took over a subway station advertising panels and created a theme
from scratch.
Have a look at the movie to see this amazing undertaking processes and
results.
Checkpoints:
Self-Presentation by Heather Ann Snodgrass
"Self-presentation is based on the following premise: Your ability
to succeed in your interests is dependent upon the extent to which
you demonstrate your qualifications, your initiative, and your likelihood
to succeed."
Have
a peak inside the new QBN for a better
tomorrow, because Newstoday is no more. Part of a wave of redesigned
portals? Like the grid and overlaping unidentified object on the right.
Check
out the MADinSpain event
bumper! From Spain with luv!
Cool animation by TAVO who
just updated his website.
After
7 years, Pixelsurgeon has
gone to Internet heaven! Sam
Gilbey has released a small rip article that explains the decision.
Icograda
asked: Social
networking: Is it changing how you connect and promote design?
I use social networking sites to promote my design association/event
-> 44%
I intend to use social networking sites to promote my design association/event
-> 27%
What is social networking? -> 31%
Another
talented designer, Niko Stumpo, has created some cutie characters and
made them into huggable toys and these are available at Hanazuki.
Check his growing collection on Facebook.
(Hook up on Facebook - look for Carole
Guevin and join my network of friends.)
Linzie
Hunter embarked
on a most peculiar design adventure - taking spam content and turning
it into posters. Have a look!
Minimalist
does not mean mini-talent: In the
habit sports
a pink new boxed-in grid! Check the projects! Much talent here!
Atlas
Industries specializes in modular furniture system whereas they
claim that “form and function have arrived... together”.
Gorgeous wall units that can be used for office, living and kitchen
spaces.
Logue
Studio cool bamboo media platforms: green design meets technical
versatility.
Rebekka
Ehlers catches
the moment and her portraits are stunning! The mise en scène
and subjects poses are thoroughly brilliant.
Absolute
delight! Check the new Camper Autumn
/ Winter shoe collection website - where imagination walks! Just the
loading anim is worth it! Fresh - bring me fresh everyday!
Virtual
China looks for real benefits by Victor Keegan
“The project is much, much bigger than that. There are nine similar
virtual universes being planned. China is converting a 100 sq km site
(yes, that is a very big space) on the former nationalised steel mill
site to house, among other things, virtual worlds able to support not
millions or tens of millions but billions of avatars.
When I looked puzzled, he said that people still did not realise how
big a country China was.”
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More
details on Beijing’s Cyber Recreation Project
“Apparently 200 manufacturers have already signed up for the project,
and will begin taking orders next summer.”
China
uses virtual worlds to transform business by John Riley
“China has revealed details of an advanced plan
to use virtual worlds to supply customised goods to consumers across
the globe.”
And
so they say: The Image is Found !
Splendid out of the ordinary photography. The wedding collection will
bring on chuckles. Great that finally this important day is deconstrained.
Joy and little moments should be the bulk of the overflowing wedding
album.
Here's to you Nate and Jaclyn!
It's
happening! One of my early theories stated that the putting in common
of problems would generate exponential results.
Mapping
the Crowd by Brian Hindo
Software that maps who is working on common problems is shaving years
off research—and honing corporate strategies.
He
picked up junk on a shoreline and recreated these beautiful chandeliers.
Sold out. See more of Stuart
Haygarth recycled material projects.
And
the winner is of the Utopia tee comp? Somewhere
else!
Utopia, or at least some sort of better existence, always seems
to be wherever I am not at the time. I often imagine myself in a pristine
landscape far removed from all my cares. And that's as real as it gets.
Eventually I have to stop wishing and deal with things.
Katalogue
XXL is the first pan European ‘take away ready-to-show’ art
collection ever produced in London. It’s 36 prints of part varnished
posters compiled and produced with an extraordinary attention to detail.
The concept of not binding the pages makes it possible for everyone
to own a collection of highly unique pieces of art and to show off
their favourite pieces on their living room walls.
How
about recycling posters to adorn the walls of a boutique. This is what
the Campana Brothers
did for Camper in London.
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via ICONEYE a cool
magazine about architecture and design
Most
Contagious / 2006 is a trend report and though it dates a bit and
I doubt the 2007 edition will offer sooooo thundering different results.
Worth browsing through this .pdf and to save as a future resource.
This is where, in my view, we greet and meet all the usual suspects.
zune
arts is a place where emerging artists collaborate on inspiring
works of art; where sharing, connection, discovery and friendship are
celebrated.. and where you can see an assemblage of eclectic art and
animations.
Sanjai
Bhana cool illustration and design portfolios! Someone to put on
the watch list! Gotta luv his splendid illos and how he masters his
style!
New
on the block BBDK / Hello / Hallo
/ Ciao / Hello / Bonjour comes in.. that's right 5 languages.
We
believe that small actions x lots of people = big change. It's not rocket
science. If you are under 18 years old:
What would you ask
one million people to do to change the world?
“Compete
or Die?” takes its lead from recent research into increasing
international competition and how designers and business are having
to change to meet new challenges.
Design Council takes
the initiative with a series
of interviews to open the debate.
The
last meeting of scientists was unequivecal, we make drastic changes or
face dire consequences. Please take time to view this video and we, as
designers, can take steps to educate our clients in some of their choices.
Most
terrifying video you'll ever see? Video spells out the risks of
not taking action against climate change.
How
It All Ends - How
It All Ends Index - How
It All Ends: Menu
au*m
/ architectes urbanistes are brilliant in creating modern environments.
Nice website developed by Danka
Studio who just turned 1!
From France with luv!
Welcome
to the land of Minuit which is
an intriguing flash based half character based gaming like interface
where you explore a big flurry white ball. Explorative interface and
navigation, well executed.
When
talent is overflowing. Recently discovered new portfolios:
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widea media luvs helvetica as you will see
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Lovers Town chuck full of great tee and graphic designs
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Loosli Design portfolio with hidden nav in the double 'oo'
To
wear, collect and share Lovepins has
got it!
Simple
website for Stylo a cross-media
agency who has produced excellent projects, especially for the web.
Escape
Studios which claims to be a hub of 3D animation, visual effects
and games expertise training facility aiming towards the high-end digital
content creation industry.
Just luv the simplicity of their website, the compelling images and
excellent information architecture.
If you're interested there are job opportunities available too.
Papriko is
a delightful pixel based flash website which covers a range of graphic
design projects.
Way
cool presentation of zimtstern fashion
label snow and street clothes! You've gotta see this!
Kallegraphics blurred
to focussed section transitions are of great simplicity and excellent
examples on how to use flash to load emotional drama and distinctiveness.
Using his 'logo' as a cardboard collage, the 3d pictures and the lighting
setups - contribute to creating a new perspective, fooling the eyes into
thinking, it is a different form.
Portfolio website of Karl Martin Soetren.
The
Ilustre! is a PDF publication of the graphic design’s bachelor
degree of the Visual Arts Faculty of Goiás (UFG), coordinated
by LIME (laboratory of images and electronic media).
From Brazil with luv.
You
never know when the defining moment of a lifetime might come and knock
on your door. To all of us, aspiring and toiling, hoping and persevering,
suffering and yet, overcoming, to all that have kept the dream alive
- listen to Paul
Potts performance - and be inspired!
Never say never!!!
KRUGLE makes
it easy for developers to find source code and technical information
- fast - has now moved! Please update your bookmarks.
So-so-so
beautiful illustrations by Anne
Lueck who is featured in the latest edition of Encore
Magazine.
What
is LuckyOliver? A community
of photographers, designers and artists who buy and sell stock photos.
Comes packaged in a pretty website. Luv the grid, color palette and how
the information is presented.
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