Design news | Jun 08
Florian Bayer is a talented illustrator who uses line art in a comic strip like coloring. In his own words: “I try to bring you eyes opening magazines, exhibitions, and all other kinds of fun. On my own illustration is the main topic of my day. I kept my enthusiasme with drawing as I was a child and compare this with the try of breaking the edge of skills and new contexts for giving the information the best way to the audience.”
Thunderdog is a New York based creative agency and toy brand, founded by artist Tristan Eaton who began designing toys for Fisher Price at the age of 18. Since, their seminal toys have invaded the market and imagination of designers worldwide, and they cultivate art for city streets, gallery walls and everywhere in-between.
Check the collection of toys! Especially the Your Momma and the Thundermutts.
Fubiz released a compilation of 70 amazing business cards
Introducig a new book by Zeptonn where over 40 international artists were invited: Black&White Freedrawings.
“Traditionally, for artists to collaborate in drawing, they would have to be at the same physical location. Each artist would take turns drawing, adding to the work until it was fi nished. Due to the ease and effi ciency of current communications, however, new opportunities arise to work together in similar fashion even when the distance between two artists is vast.”
C.I. Studios is one of Australia's fastest growing commercial photo production studios. They offer a full range of services in Melbourne and Sydney including: first class production, some of Australia's leading commercial photographers, high-end digital image retouching, stylists and hair and make-up artists.
Red Ant is a full service (2.0 ready) digital agency, focused on delivering powerful online results like improving user experiences, driving sales and traffic, increasing conversions and delivering beautiful, functional, accessible websites.
cool slot machine like dropping of new visuals every 5 secs to reveal a new set of delivered projects! Red layer pimps the results. Smart use of flash.
Derek Swalwell is a Melbourne based commercial photographer and if you want an inkling as to what being professional mean, check his portfolio. The quality of light is exceptional. The staging is almost perfect. Whatever he tackles, he delivers.
Gestalten interview with Oded Ezer who “creates brilliant Hebrew and Latin typography that make it hard for you to say whether he is still working in typography or already in the realm of art. When he recently visited Berlin, we finally met him face-to-face and talked about the Typosperma project, a filmic hommage to Israeli poet and art critic Hezi Leskley and his future plans.”
Martha Rich is quite candid in sharing how she ditched her pantyhose world, quit her human resource job at Universal studio to land doing illustration for a living.
Tx to Clayton Brothers for encouraging her!
As we're ramping up our 10th anniversary - we just launched the Netdiver Magazine facebook group and posted the topic du jour in the discussion board:
If you were to celebrate in style - and budget is no problem - how would you do it? Join to add yours!
Christian Ward illustrations is a mix of line art and watercolor all bearing strong characters with a touch of psychedelia issued from the youth scene.
William Ismael represents the true worldling: born in France, lived in the USA - did back and forth, is a signed recording artist since age 16 and after strenuous studies - he's got multiple degrees - he graduated in motion and design and since, set his heart and passion on producing digital art with soul.
He has an opening show in NYC on the 14, contact him for more information.
I like this interface design approach: in todays information overload images are getting more attention than words so DesignBolaget is taking full adavantage of just that. Simple red boxed large thumbnails of their work with just the right amount of copy and huge tiled background images of chosen projects. Smart navigation too.
From Denmark with luv!
Another extra talented designer I just discovered. We just hooked-up on FB and I'm pleased to introduce Chapman Tse operating under Yellow Atelier whose work is sharp, funky and urban.
Even his little critter logo was turned into a toy!
Love Fayte. Love Art! is an absolutely gorgeous new project by Benny Luk, creator of sixstation. Hats off for launching a new line of exclusive T-shirts, accessories and prints.
The photographic staging and montages as well as graphic design treatment are stunning!
Andrew Gordon is an illustrator and artist who lives and breathes in Melbournes, AU and has quite an unusual path to finding his passion. For a year he lived in the desert with an estimate 9 months without human contact. Now that may well kickstart any sluggish imagination.
Why Do Web Startups Die? Lack of Alphalpha by Dave Goldenberg
“The biggest problem I’ve seen isn’t lack of talent, enthusiasm or even funding. It lies in skipping a critical early stage of development I call the “alpha-alpha” stage, or “alphalpha” for short. Alphalpha fits into that frantic time between the Product Requirements Document and the alpha release—but to neglect it is to raise a building without first laying the foundations.”
Luv the interactive mouse induced bubbles and cool pins on Napron Love.
Can't read a word of russian - but when you look at these four MTV idents with flowing drapes and objects to be build the 'M' you will be blown-away. The extent of motion fx is growing at a phenomenal pace.
A brilliant mostly print graphic design portfolio for Greig Anderson aka Effektive! Luv the overal quality of his work!
Sam Dallyn is a well-rounded designer who keeps on improving over the years. He relaunched a fresh portfolio where you can see some of his web work which is of award-winning quality.
Jorge Restrepo aka Wonksite is a long time netdiver alumni. Always a pleasure to see how other designers develop through the years. Consistence! Evolution! Mix media, photography, typography and illustrations make the bulk of his work.
Luv the funk bro!
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ndlr: Just learned that he co-organized Colombia Passion + Hong Kong Exhibition Poster event now taking place. He posted some pictures-have a look! cool works!
What is WHEREWEDOWHATWEDO? It is a community-built visual database of the spaces in which we spend our days, nights or both doing whatever it is we do.
Submit yours or browse the archive! Really interesting to see how others work and set-up their space.
Check out part of my studio space :))
What a cool website Soia & Kyo have put out! This fashion label has used flash to make the collection toggle from each piece of the collection that all adorned with great pictures and vector art decorations.
Interview with Jakob Nylund from FCSPCY (formconspiracy).
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“Haha, Swedish creativity... I don't think Sweden is more or less creative than any other country. I just think that we have a visual language in general that people from around the world seem to appreciate. We are simple and focused on the essence of things — in furniture design, fashion design, graphic design, architecture... always with a minimalist approach we get the job done by being honest and simple. Sometimes maybe a bit boring.”
With a little help from friends Fifty Thousand Shirts is hoping to raise $1,000,000 by selling 50,000 shirts! Why? Read on.
Amy Ruppel portfolio website uses a different grid than the ones illustrators usually do. Three column goodness - just wished there were no pop-ups to display her artwork. If you're going to still use pop-ups make sure to display larger artworks than the one on the index and include a 'next-back' link.
Toormix is a creative studio and their work process incorporates a strategic vision from the word go. They attach a great deal of importance to investigating languages and new codes.
Gorgeous website!
Somewhat darksish, Jesse Lefkowitz comic-stripe like illustrations. Great compositions and color choices.
4-pli is an architectural design firm that works in every stage of the design process, from concept to construction. Their goal is to create work that is innovative, economical and functional.
One of their fav material is plywood used for its lines that gives spectacular sculptural fx.
Indulge! A showcase of all 2008 graduates of BA(Hons) Graphic Design and BA(Hons) Illustration at the University of Brighton.
Poster shown is by Jez Burrows aka Evening Tweed.
NAKD relaunches and you've gotta to see what they have in store. The Samsumg advert is mind-blowing! Today we celebrate the use of hands!
Manuel Dall'Olio website puts a twist on using photograpraphy of hands as section highlights - mouseover and see. Aside from the naughtiness, large range of work available.
Talking about hands, check this Carrier bag concept by Jamie Wieck that literally carries your shopping. This is one, of many of his ingenious ideas.
Hats off to a brilliant product designer.
Stunning illuminated bath panel by Jona Hoad. More of his product and interior designs available on his website.
There was a mega glitch with the newsarchive navigation and fixed it! Sorry about that. As you can see the site is in flux because we're preparing the next version.
All is good now :))
Test your knowledge! Lost Formats Preservation Society provides simple vector and explanations. If you want to contribute info is available at the bottom of the first column.
Oh my gosh! If you wear glasses like I do - check Sugarkane asymetrical frames which include photocromatic lens! Funky enough?
Jason Limon has a fixation on robots and electrical wire parts which gives way to a retro scienci-fi look to his detail rich illustrations.
Derek Bacon is half-way photography and half-way illustration which give way to stunning montages.
Though I most of the time prefer not to cover liquor websites, I'm making an exception for Level Vodka because of its overall exceptional design and concept. Handy work of long time web alumni James Widegreen and company.
A must see!
Say what? Publisher goes on a rampage, steals content, gets no right to publish artwork from the artists involved and sells at 100$ a book based on the interviews Darren Di Lieto conducted on the Little Chip Society. Read the full story: Colorful Illustrations 93°C - Please DO NOT buy this book!
We, editors, spend loads of time.. loads and loads of time acquiring content — and this is a first for me — a completely unethical action and showing how little respect we get!
Fight back, boycott the book!
Loui and Louise are dedicated to dressing up the kids! Luv the top banner animations!
Skaffs is an illustration, animationa and sound design company founded by Luke Feldman. His moon faced characters are sweet and seem caught up in a dreamy state.
Rita is a multidisciplinary design studio. Her world is both 2D and 3D. She believes that graphic, object and event design are naturally interconnected. Working together, these modes of design complement each other, inspiring new creative solutions in form, function and communication.
Check her living-room installation made of wood and painted over objects!
Travis Lampe moved from being an advertising art director to creating a world inhabited by weird little characters. Good illustration style.
SF (Strangefruits) relaunches with a stunning new website. Surf by color, countries, categories... awesome!
OBVIA is a fashion label with the craziest website to show off the collections. Wildly animated and populated with awesome vector animations, becomes more of a brand experience than anything else.
From Spain with luv!
Poke behind the bar codes to discover the art of Adam Nielsen.
Simple and beautiful! I luv Super Nature website. Based in Shanghai, this multi-discipline design company specialises in interactive design, visual communication and media technology. The interface uses huge visuals and many short videos convey such luscious textures as proof of the talents at work there.
Illustrator Christian Lindemann restocks his portfolio.
Sarah von der Heide just recently graduate after studying communication design. She's rooting solidly into sound editorial design with an edge and her illustrations have personality.
Now freelancing as an illustrator and designer.
Way too cool! Check the merch on display on Tookata People! Gotta luv it! Especially like the hoodies and the nice illos.
SPDH is Shaun Hagarty little spot on the web where you can view is totally fun caricactures. Much talent!
Matt Stuart sense of timing, opportunity and composition render in totally unexpected results, from a photographer point of view. You get to witness how sharp his sense of momemtum, space and story telling are.
Pay attention to some of his play on words for different sections which underlines in words what he does in his pictures — like the one that he shoots people! Oh and he does! Shown, humoristic captures.
It's great to discover new blood producing original user based experiences as well as fantastic graphic design. These two are recent graduates. Imagine their future!
These two awesome talents are ramping up a great career ahead. First, Karim Zariffa is a motion and graphic designer who has already under his belt a couple of high profiles projects and awards.
Be ready to be surprised by a very cool flash website!
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Which was designed and programmed by Philippe Roy who sure is demonstrating his potential as a flash developer — not so much from his personal website — but from but his knowledge of interactive design substantiated by his projects. Click and explore!
Claudio Sinatti did this video installation for Nike which required a custom built corset with 48 cameras attached to football player Marco Materazzi and a 104 video projected plexiglass screens and a lot of compositing... see some of the Solo backstage footage.
Insane set-up and logistics. Humbling to see how far some projects are taken.
It can't get simpler than this: evi.o uses a vertical navigation with tiny-tiny squares to showcase her design and illustration work. Fantastic talent to discover.
Hats off to a new powagirrrl!
RBG6 is an extraordinarily talented motion and graphic design studio from Sweden. Check them out (and don't miss the clips)!
Julien Vallee is a talented motion and graphic design upcoming rock star. His work is original and he does not shy of pushing the boundaries. His dedication and intense focus on creative discovery makes him one to watch for.
From Montreal with luv!
Straigt to the edges of edgy and urban youth culture stands kidGaucho portfolio of Lucas Lasnier and Andrés Bonavera, both graphic designers and illustrators. Take a coffee and enjoy their work spanning across motion, illustration, interior design and merch!
From Buenos Aires with luv!
Another processing feast by Flight 404: Weird Fishes.
More power to processing! The German Reclam publishing company sells mainly classics of literature. To get schoolchildren and students' enthusiastic about Reclam titles, The Literature Doner Kebab presents literary works in an easily digestible form. Instead of the familiar meat skewer, visitors find on the microsite a doner kebab, formed of selected quotes.
Brought to you by Jung von Matt/Neckar.
Swirly curly graphic design and illustration by Ginger Monkey! Had been quite impressed by a past cover of Computer Arts which he happened to have design.
Lovely productions just finished a new music video for a band called Orba Squara which shows as a central feature an illustrated and animated head. Excellent technique in conveying movement, emotion and following the lyrics!
Hello, World by SoftBank is a meta flash experimental website with tiny animated people are having a field day - literally!
Kareena Zerefos is an artist and freelance illustrator who lives and works in Sydney, Australia. Her illustrations are based around memories, dreams and nostalgia. Sweet!
Another flash video based website for tha ltd. home of extra talented art director and designer, Yugo Nakamura.
Round shows a most unusual navigational system to display their content and agency portfolio. Don't know what to make of it: good idea or not? But it is certainly original. Excellent projects.
From Melbourne, Australia with luv.
Designfotofever is an event based photolibrary focussed on contemporary design. The site offers screen res downloads for free and print res versions as agreed. People using the images are either design magazines worldwide and also daily newspapers worldwide who either haven't got their own photographer in place to cover these events or who can't find better pictures elsewhere.
There is no requirement to clear usage from people in photographs intended for reportage and news gathering purposes.
“Following industry standards, for any work that will appear in consumer or trade magazines, newspapers, or educational books, you generally do not need a model release. This is also true for photographic exhibits. These are considered educational — informational uses.”
The Cans Festival is the greatest stencil art exhibit that took place in a tunnel under the Waterloo station in London last week-end. World reknowned Banksy was part of it and Ms Karen Lacroix, a student at the RCA, submitted this picture.
Eduard Muresan is the creative director of Citrus, an independent multi-disciplinary design studio founded in 2002 in Timisoara, Romania. Reposting his thoughts about design - inspiring!
“Design is life. Design is everything. You may think that it's not but that is because it's mostly good design and you are not supposed to notice. But if you take that away, you will surely miss it. The reality is that you can not invent new design, it's all there. You just need to observe carefully and put it in a different light. To me, that's what a designer should do..”
Photofit: Self-Portraits is a project by Giles Revell and Matt Willey (of Studio8 Design) which was featured in the Guardian Weekend magazine. In the .pdf you will get the full set of these portraits and interviews, including ones unpublished.
Read the introduction to understand how the Photofit system came about — and as an initiated portraiture exploration — pretty mind boggling are the results.
Biopiracy, the new colonialism — review of an installation by Ines Doujak
“Biopiracy describes a new form of colonial pillaging in which western corporations reap profits by taking out patents on indigenous plants, food, local knowledge, human tissues and drugs from developing countries and turning them into lucrative products. Only in few cases are the benefits shared with the country of origin.”
A poignant photographic montage drives the message.
Visual amusement brought to you by Adobe cards. Can't help being impressed by the animation sheer amount of frames.
I own two of their tshirts and they probably have the most comfy tees on the planet. Superdry fab funky and relax apparel for guys and girrrls.
Zune Arts is looking to recruit groups for a research project for. The respondents would be paid for their hour of time. They would need to be art enthusiasts and familiar with their projects.
For more info please contact Leah Gritton.
