Design news | Dec 07
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.
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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:
/ 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 Hundlry 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.
meomihas 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!
Hellohikimorilaunched 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!
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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!
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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:
/ 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.
