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On May 27 San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary. Working with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservatory, agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners has created a suitably grand poster campaign… more on CR.
Standing at 2,080 feet, the Skytree is now the world’s tallest tower and second tallest structure (after Dubai’s 2,723-foot Burj Khalifa).
Leap represents an entirely new way to interact with your computers.
Seems like a great way to avoid fingerprint-covered screens, as we propel into our gesture-based future. I’m impressed that they’re going straight into production with this — and curious to hear how usable it actually is.
Trawled through over 4,500 Time magazine covers in their extensive archives, to Pin my favourites. Fascinating to take a trip back in time through magazine cover images…
The Zaandam Inntel
“This unusual hotel near Amsterdam was designed by architect Wilfried van Winden, has now been open a little over two years. Overall, it resembles cleverly interconnected and stacked traditional Zaans cottages, usually green. The blue section, in one top corner of the twelfth floor, pays homage to one of the several studies of the town, painted by Claude Monet in 1871, including:Bateaux en Hollande pres de Zaandam, A Windmill at Zaandam, and (not surprisingly) The Blue House.” via Tartuffe’s Folly
Big Yellow Trade Gothic ‘g’. This reminds me of the Ivan Chermayeff 9 in new York (but obviously on a smaller scale) It was created for the Giovane cafe and wine bar in Vancouver. The font was originally designed by Jackson Burke in 1948
EA7 Emporio Armani is the sponsor and official outfitter of the Italian Team that will be participating in the London Olympic and Paralympics 2012.
“The Sense of Being” is the powerful picthline that was artistically presented in these black & white videos insisting on the performance of every athlete in their respective sport.
“Andrew Davidson crafted the woodcut to reflect a timeless quality, care and distinctiveness for the brand.” – Lovely packaging update for Woodpecker Cider by Smith & Milton in 2010.
Bulavkus - a USB flash drive disguised as a classic safety pin.
USB safety Pin by Art Lebedev.The Hover Scooter, from British Pathe in 1960. A combination of a hovercraft and a scooter.
Christmas present sorted then!
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- @BoatMagazine you seen this? http://t.co/w9SlJJCRMay 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Love a @herb_lester post day :) @ Life Agency http://t.co/wAOFmhT6
- @TEDxBrum also @DaveAmmo of Ammo magazine, @createdinbrum, photographer @jonathan_cherry, @getagripstudio, @likemind and @supercooljames
- @OliverJeffers did you have anything to do with this Kinder advert? or is it 'inspired by'... http://t.co/4RM0LLTIMay 24, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @thefoxisblack seriously good – all the Automators stuff from that era was pretty great.
- I just liked "Hitchin' on the Icefields Parkway" on Vimeo: http://t.co/4KFA9l2X
- @StackMagazines you're spoilt for choice! Have you considered @AnorakMagazine?
- @SimonBergenroth @scottdeaks nice find - Sauna bold, especially the italics, is one of my favourite typefaces!
- @StackMagazines I can think of one or two :D
- New posts on @FormFiftyFive today – @claremallison, Linney Group, Atipo & @shawnhazen http://t.co/km7Pz8XvMay 24, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @shawnhazen blown away by your work! So I blogged about it :) http://t.co/Kf1iT61PMay 24, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- I just liked "bariol" on Vimeo: http://t.co/5lwamAQN
- @claremallison Good morning :) http://t.co/wF4wWSmqMay 24, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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- SummaryI'm an adaptable graphic designer with a broad range of experience & a desire to produce intelligent, high quality work. I love being around likeminded people, connecting and sharing inspiration.
My strengths lie in branding & identity, ideas generation, editorial layouts and design for print. I art-direct and design the international biannual publication Boat Magazine, regularly contribute to FormFiftyFive.com and have recently established CREATED – a network of collaborators with a shared vision.
I love the hands-on wider aspects of design, from mocking-up and brainstorming, to pitching and running workshops. I've also run work-experience schemes, personally mentoring over 40 students aged 13 – 23. I now have the pleasure to work with national young peoples charity Envision.Experience- May 2011 - PresentMidweight Creative / Life AgencyMCCA BEST Awards 2012 – Best Strategic Thinking MCCA BEST Awards 2011 – Best Development of Agency MCCA BEST Awards 2010 – Best Newcomer Agency Talent. Working on brands including: Nescafe, Lucozade, Carling, Coors Light, KitKat, Ribena, Nivea, Aquafresh, Chicago Town, Ristorante, Uncle Bens, Purina, Lloyds Pharmacy 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, Londonist, Magculture and the 2011 Creative Review Annual!
- 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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Honors:Boat Magazine awarded in Annual for best of work 2011.
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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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- May 25, 12
Several of us made it down to the ‘Beauty In The Making’ exhibition and talks recently put on by GF Smith, with elements designed by MadeThought. Rather than duplicate their impressive coverage head on over to the excellent September Industry to check it all out.
I personally found the talks on the day I attended really interesting, the event very well managed and some great attention to detail such as the way-finding & goodies bags.
Big thanks to GF Smith’s Mark Jessett for showing us round.
- May 25, 12
We need a talented freelance designer that is a rockstar at typography. You would be working on the One sheet layout, main title treatments, opening credits, in film credits and closing credits design work for films.
This is detail oriented work that requires strong layout and typographic skills. Generating custom typography as well as editing existing typefaces.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong conceptual thinking
A keen eye for typography and layout
Ability to work from a creative brief
A love for the medium of film
Impressive finished artwork skillsPlease contact Chris at jobs@tdsff.com
- May 24, 12
We’re looking for a creative superstar with the experience, ambition and talent to strengthen our team and produce winning creative for our growing list of corporate clients and boutique creative projects.
Working alongside a highly experienced team, you will be a creative thinker with excellent design and leadership skills, as well as the commercial expertise to add value to client campaigns.
You’ll have the skills to take an idea from conception to artwork and have the personality to present your ideas with flair. You’ll be as comfortable talking about print finishing techniques as CSS and your portfolio should demonstrate an excellent understanding of online and digital design.
If you’re a great communicator, passionate about good design and have a portfolio that oozes creativity then we would really like to hear from you.Please send a CV and examples of recent work to design@tribeuk.co.uk
- May 24, 12
We are looking for new illustrators and graphic artists to work alongside for our up and coming collections. We are a young vibrant urban UK based menswear label operating out of London. If you feel like you have something exceptional to offer then please get in touch. Fees are generous and project based.
Thanks
www.moneyclothing.com
- May 24, 12
We are looking for new illustrators and graphic artists to work alongside for our up and coming collections. We are a young vibrant urban UK based menswear label operating out of London. If you feel like you have something exceptional to offer then please get in touch. Fees are generous and project based.
Thanks
www.moneyclothing.com
- May 24, 12
Money Clothing, a forward thinking British menswear label are looking for new Illustrators and graphic artists to work alongside for our up an coming collections.
If you think you have something fresh and new to offer then please get in touch, rates are generous and negotiable per project.Thanks
Money Clothing
- May 24, 12
GLOCK is a interdisciplinary design agency, working across print, digital through to interior and retail design. We are looking for a talented junior to middleweight interior/ product designer.
The role will include interior, product, retail and experiential design. The candidate will be required to work on CAD software such as Google SketchUp or Rhino. They must also be comfortable working on Creative Suite Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. Strong concepts and ideas generation skills are essential, with an ability to draw ideas on a sketch-pad. You will be working alongside a diverse team of designers and directors in a warm and lively environment.
To apply, please send a PDF portfolio of work to apply3d@glock-uk.com
- May 24, 12
Money, a young vibrant UK menswear label operating out of London are looking new Illustrators and graphic artists to work with alongside our up and coming collections.
Rates are project based.
If you feel you have what it takes then please do not hesitate to get in touch with a link to your portfolio.
We look forward to hearing from you.
- May 24, 12
We’re looking for exceptionally talented, creative individuals, to join the Undercurrent team for an internship this summer.
The work we aim to deliver is bold and ambitious. So you’ll get the opportunity to experiment and contribute to design solutions for a range of our clients. We’re looking for interns who are creative, curious about the world, passionate about design, energetic and enthusiastic. You will have a willingness to learn and the ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
Intern programmes at Undercurrent last for between two weeks and one month and include travel expenses plus the occasional perk. Applicants must be recent graduates or final year degree students.
If this sounds like you, please send us a PDF of some of your best work as well as an example of a brand you admire and why to ed@undercurrentbrands.com
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
- May 24, 12
Skylab is looking for an exceptional Creative Director. This is one of those rare opportunities where growth dictates the need for a new key figure within the business to direct the entire creative output of the studio. We are looking for someone capable of exceptional thinking, who is very hands-on, with expert production skills and digital innovation in their blood.
Essentially we want to create innovative, beautiful looking awesomeness… that we can all be proud of for many, many years to come. In summary we want:
Great creative ideas and thinking.
Great direction.
Great design.
We all absolutely love what we do and there is a great vibe in the studio. It’s the kind of place where you love coming to work. That’s a good thing.
Innovation that pushes conceptual, creative, technical boundaries. Nice.
Your average day will be 90% thinking and designing amazing stuff, 10% admin. Great.
Shape the future vision and philosophy of the business with fellow Directors. Awesomeness!Skylab is a digital studio with innovation at its core. We have a BAFTA Award winning heritage and create digital strategies, websites, apps, social media and content such as film for clients such as the BBC, Manchester United, British Swimming, William Hill and the Home Office to name but a few. Due to a number of new contracts plus growth in demand from existing clients, we are looking to make a strategically important addition to the studio’s management team.
We have some simply stunning new projects and long term contracts in place, all of which offer the very rare combination of contractual commitment and creative freedom to innovate for several years to come, building on our own solutions year after year to create best of breed solutions in various sectors.
We will take our time to find the right person and when we find them, we are looking to make a long term commitment to each other to form one of the strongest digital teams in the North West, if not the country. These types of jobs are few and far between, so now is the time to fully engage with this opportunity. You may be an experienced senior / lead designer looking to make a step up or an existing Creative Director looking to work with a leading digital innovation studio.
Now here’s a load of detail that explains other aspects of the job but remember it’s essentially 90% hands-on concept creation and design…
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Thinking
Contribute to the creation of digital marketing strategies with clients.
Create original and innovative solutions that help the client to move their business forward.
Strategies should be measurable and achievable, identifying KPIs and demonstrating ROI.
Work closely with the Managing Director, Technical Director and Account Director to plan the future direction of Skylab.New Business
Develop longer term business opportunities from new and existing clients to maximise revenues rather than just a single project approach.
Liaise with the Managing Director on new business opportunities.Working With The Team
Follow studio processes, adhering to best practice guidelines.
Contribute to the creation and refinement of studio processes on an ongoing basis, iterating based on learnings from projects, industry developments etc.
Liaise with the production team to create an optimal plan to deliver to time, quality, budget and client satisfaction requirements.
Review projects on a regular basis, working together with the team leaders.
Mitigate risks and manage change requests, dealing with the account management team on any necessary budgetary implications.Delivery
Ensure projects hit all client KPIs at all stages of planning, production and delivery.
Retain a practical and pragmatic approach to delivery, focusing on time, quality, budget and client satisfaction requirements.
Ensure that production targets for projects are met and that the creative aspects do not go over time or budget. Balance the need for quality whilst maintaining profitability across all jobs.Culture
Work with directors and team leaders to develop a culture of care for and development of clients.
Requirements
A proven track record in creative leadership, vision and innovation.
A track record in successfully delivering digital creative for multiple high profile projects to time.
An ability to devise digital marketing strategies and solutions for clients. This is a vital part of the job and requires the successful candidate not just to think about the creative aspects of a brief but to possess a broader understanding of a range of issues including usability, commercial feasibility, the value of customer profiling, integration of data into CMS / CRM systems, awareness of SEO and social media etc.
You may already have an award winning heritage.
A detailed working knowledge of digital production processes.
Expert level production capability setting standards for the studio.
An open and innovative approach.
Strong communication, presentation and organisational skills to board level.
A structured approach to working with tried and tested commercial processes and strong documentation skills.
Signifiant experience at a senior level within a digital agency environment including both having responsibility for and leading a creative team, and reporting to senior management.
A natural interest in design, user experience and all things digital.Role & Package
Role: Creative Director
Package: Competitive salary depending on experience.If you want to know anything about any of the above, then just get in touch. We’d be happy to explain what the job and Skylab is all about… no problem.
Please tell us why you want to work at Skylab and what you can add to our offering of strategy, innovation and digital solutions.
Please send your application and CV to careers@studioskylab.com
Good luck….. and no agencies please.
