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In 1962, legendary graphic designer Saul Bass illustrated his only children’s book, which spent decades as a prized out-of-print collector’s item. Half a century later, Rizzoli is reprinting Henri’s Walk to Paris.
Ira Glass, the host and producer of the Public Radio International storytelling program, “This American Life,” expounded on what nobody tells to beginners. Singapore-based filmmaker, David Shiyang Liu, took Glass’s comments and turned them into a video. Glass’s words are insightful and reassuring in themselves, but displayed as kinetic type, we pay rapt attention with both our ears and our eyes, which makes Glass’s observations all the more meaningful. – If I could tell students/grads anything, it would probably be this.
Boat Magazine attempts to capture that positivity; the music, the food, the resilience of the people, the sense of community, the culture and, yes, the kale. It’s a beautiful publication. Nicely printed, great photography, superb typography and intriguing, real-life, optimistic stories.
Step by step this massive snow drawing was trampled into freshly fallen snow by artist Sonja Hinrichsen with the help of 5 volunteers last month at Rabbit Ears Pass in Colorado. I love that a piece so expansive and yet so temporary can be created with a few pairs of well choreographed snow boots. – Colossal.
University of Michigan graduate architecture students give a vacant Detroit storefront a metallic facelift.
Hi Five Postcard set, by Esther Aarts, available here.
(Limited edition 114 sets) via estheraartsThe making of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s opening titles (and a look at poster/typography concepts), courtesy of Art of the Title.
As part of the New Windows on Willesden Green project, where designers are paired with local shops in an attempt to help revive the area, Robin Howie designed a series of Thinker Stools for the London suburb’s Food for Thought cafe… Read about this great little project on CR.
In his Face of the City series, Toronto-based artist Dan Bergeron (aka Fauxreel) examines the identity of cities by juxtaposing the “abrasive charm found in the distressed surfaces of modern cities with the intimate familiarity of the prominent features of the human face”. Love the killer placement of that first paste-up. See many more portraits via his website. (via Colossal)
Work only for people you like. A sense of commonality is essential. Without that, disaster.
Milton Glaser
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- A lovely write-up about @BoatMagazine by the continually excellent @acejet170 – http://t.co/XkvJlghfFeb 22, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I just liked "Ira Glass on Storytelling" on Vimeo: http://t.co/oHWoRIaw
- @acejet170 you're very welcome, and thanks so much for the post! Unexpected treat for a rainy Wednesday. You are a kind man.
- I want to record some spoken audio on a macbook via a PA system output into a headphone jack... any good app/program recommendations? #helpFeb 22, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @jonathan_cherry Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Hope you find it in time!
- “Listening To Freddie Mercury” by Emery is my new jam. ♫ http://t.co/Tu05DQTe
- @VeryOwnStudio very cool too, can't believe I've not already posted them!
- Feb 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @joncutups no worries dude, no I just wanted to invite you into something but its currently FBcentric... not forever though.
- @joncutups Jon you on fb?Feb 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @MattyWildsmith flippin hilarious.
- @pieratt HA! Hulk hits an all time low... Try riding a bike in those! http://t.co/OvdK8hQS
- Best work email ever... "Pancakes and all the trimmings will be served after 1.30pm. Please use the upstairs kitchen to make your lunch."Feb 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I just liked "Buenos Aires - Inception Park" on Vimeo: http://t.co/krELhAqX
- I just liked "Glowing Man HD" on Vimeo: http://t.co/Y6Ezvao6
- Keep finding out about birthdays (via facebook) on the day? NO MORE! http://t.co/zGNxXVL2Feb 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @captain_doodle 11? Dude.
- Today? http://t.co/KWO964ocFeb 21, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @Limitedition_Ts Rad!
- Sometimes I like to test humanity by leaving my keys in the door overnight, outside.Feb 20, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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- SummaryMy professional experience and consequently skill-set is broad, I love to solve problems with intelligent thinking and understated execution. During the day I am comfortable running workshops, pitching and presenting, mocking up and mentoring others. Account directors like me because I understand both client constraints and market expectation. Creatives respect me because I'm passionate about my work and I understand the importance of the team.
Outside of the day job I specialise in branding and identity. I also recently formed a collective of designers & artists across the UK, have had work displayed and sold in the 'Created In Birmingham' shop in the Bullring centre, Birmingham, blog regularly for FormFiftyFive and art-direct/design the bi-annual international publication BOAT magazine.Specialties: Advertising, Editorial, Brand identity, Trends, Blogging, Typography, Social networking and media strategy.Experience- May 2011 - PresentMidweight Creative / Life AgencyMCCA BEST Awards 2010 - Best Newcomer Agency
MCCA BEST Awards 2011 - Best Development of Agency Talent. Working for clients including: Nestle – KitKat & Nescafe, GSK, Macleans, Aquafresh, Lucozade, Arla Food, Mars, Nivea, Purina, Chicago Town and many more. - 2011 - PresentArt Director & Designer / Boat MagazineAn antidote to lazy journalism, Boat Magazine is a nomadic biannual publication that temporarily bases itself in cities with big stories to tell. We have one goal – to tell a new story.
I art-direct and design the entirity of the print magazine working alongside the directing/editing team of Davey and Erin Spens. We collaborate with the most talented people we know; writers, photographers, illustrators, typographers, musicians.
Recent press includes: The Guardian, Design Week, Huffington Post, New York Times, Its Nice That, Magculture and Creative Review - Aug 2009 - PresentContributor / FormFiftyFiveSharing inspiration with a huge global audience
- Jan 2008 - Apr 2011Creative / Linney DesignTop 25 UK full service agency working for clients including: Molson Coors Brewing Company Ltd (internal comms & brands including Carling, Coors Light, Grolsch, Cobra etc.), Yamaha Motor Europe, Mars UK (including Mars, Maltesers, Seeds of Change, Pedigree, Whiskas, Cesar & Sheba), Bupa, Hasbro, Keele University, University of Worcester, Post Office, Mothercare, Early Learning Centre, Novartis, Givaudan, Vax, Valor, Eurostar, The Environment Agency, EADS, Kohler Mira, Pizza Hut, Chiquitos – and more.
- Mar 2002 - Aug 2006Alternative music specialist / Pendulum RecordsGeneral sales and occasional acting manager, across four stores through the north east. Duties included stock control, customer service, store layout, window displays, point-of-sale and promotion.
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2004 - 2007University College Falmouth1st class BA(Hons) in Graphic Design
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2003 - 2004Lincoln School of Art and DesignFoundation Art & Design
Activities: Experimentation, research, process, development.
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Interests:design for print, identity and branding, photography, advertising and editorial, social media and new technology, inspiration and trends.
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- Feb 22, 12
Terroir is a bespoke bi-annual magazine that looks at travel from the point of view of its home country, Singapore. Roughly translating to mean “a sense of place” in French, Terroir seeks to collaborate with and showcase Singaporean perspectives on travel.
The intriguing thing about it is its production method; every page is printed on an A3 inkjet at the home of publisher Benjamin Koh, which takes five hours per copy; it takes another hour to poke holes in the pages for the stitch binding; an hour to bind and three final hours for the glue to dry. Ten hours per copy explains its cost, currently $125. Spotted on Magculture.
- Feb 22, 12
The Chicago Neighbourhoods is an ongoing self-initiated project by windy-city resident Steve Shanabruch. Similar in concept to the 10,000 Lakes work by Nicole Meyer although slightly more realistic at a total of 77. While its sometimes easy to view these kinds of projects as dribbble-fodder they certainly work as excellent self-promotion tools, and also reinforce the importance of ‘play’ as an aspect of design.
- Feb 22, 12
JamesDesigns is the online portfolio of London based freelance designer James Taylor, containing an eclectic mix of brand identity, print, web and environment work.
- Feb 21, 12
The salt flats of Bonneville have been used for speed testing for over a century. Sir Malcolm Campbell notably piloted Blue Bird to a land speed record 301mph there in 1935.
Simon Davidson traveled from Sydney to Utah to make his project Salt and Smoke, capturing the motor sport event held annually on the lake floor. His images show the wide expanses of space in an almost nostalgic way. They remind me of Laurent Nivalle’s photographs from the 2010 Le Mans Classic, which are also worth a look.
- Feb 21, 12
After the success of lasts years Pointe Blank, Coppelia, Claire Hartley & Rob Lindsay have teamed up once again. This years initiative brings together artists, designers and illustrators from across the Midlands, for an exhibition of posters for Hobson’s Choice. Presented here are a selection of my favourites, you can see full set and find out more about the contributors here.
Sadly I couldn’t contribute this year but they seem to be going from strength to strength. Great stuff Claire!
- Feb 21, 12
Sydney bound Luke Woodhouse is heading down under for fresh challenges and is currently available for full-time and freelance opportunities.
With nice ideas and sharp attention to detail, Luke would be a fine addition to any studio.
- Feb 21, 12
Not content just flipping pancakes, the guys at Big are doing the same with todays date.
- Feb 20, 12
Manual have updated with a new site and some lovely new projects. Particularly liking these menus for the new ‘Slanted’ identity. The site itself is well considered—as you’d expect from this studio which continues to impress.
- Feb 17, 12
We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our fast-growing team in New York. You will have experience in a reputable Brand Design Consultancy and a portfolio of FMCG packaging and brand identity projects that demonstrate creativity and effectiveness. You’re a conceptual thinker with strong graphic design skills and able to communicate effectively. Approaching each challenge with enthusiasm, you enjoy working as part of an expanding team, relish mentoring others and excel in a fast paced environment.
If this sounds like you, then we’d like to meet and discuss this role in detail. Please send your CV and examples of your work (titling the pdf attachment with your name) to: ben.greengrass@elmwood.com.
- Feb 17, 12
Kurt Geiger is looking to recruit a talented, ambitious Designer with genuine passion for digital content.
We have recently relaunched www.kurtgeiger.com and 2012 will see us opening stores across the America as well as launching a new US website. We want our websites to be destinations in themselves, and we are investing in the talent to achieve it by expanding our E-Commerce team.
The Role:
There is lots of scope for the right candidate to have a real impact on Kurt Geiger’s digital presence. If you have a keen eye for stylish websites and all forms of digital communication then this is your chance to shine and be recognised.
You will be designing everything from emails to editorial to microsites, with a smattering of print thrown in. No two days are the same; we will expect you to be ready and able to contribute new ideas as well as getting on with your regular responsibilities.
Requirements:
- A beautiful and relevant online portfolio which demonstrates at least two years experience in a retail field – preferably fashion based.
- An exceptional knowledge of current E-Commerce best practice, trends, and our competitors
- A calm approach under pressure, a ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to present your ideas to a wider team
- A working knowledge of html and css to inform your designs and assist in their deployment
- Working experience of flash (for banners)
- Excellent knowledge of the Adobe package combined with great typographic skills
- Natural understanding of a brand’s visual language and guidelines
- The ability to drive and complete projects on your own, when necessaryDesired Skills:
- Experience with/knowledge of Jquery
- Indesign & design for print
- A strong interest in fashionFor the successful candidate we offer a competitive salary, plenty of chances to develop your skillset and a strong position within our friendly and driven team. You’ll also get to work in fabulous state of the art premises when we move into our new office in Farringdon next month!
Interested? Apply now at www.kurtgeiger.com/company/careers ensuring you include a link to your online portfolio – this is essential!
