‘Two heads are better than one’ — John Heywood
Collaboration. On the outset it appears to be a sure fire way of producing great work that surpasses what one could have achieved on their own. Truth be told however, this type … More »
The concept of buying pre-made products is not a new one for our modern society. We buy our meals in this form on a daily basis. But what does it look like when it is applied to the design industry, … More »
The business card, a universal indication of ‘legitimacy’ and handy vessel for ones details. The earliest of its form dates back to the 17th century as playing cards and then ‘visiting cards’. These were used to announce the arrival of … More »
Recently, I was conversing with a friend about a new magazine publication they were involved in. The name that they were going to bestow on their venture was currently up for debate. Anyone who has tried to name something – … More »
Back in 2006 there was a film released that became a personal favourite of mine. It was entitled ‘Stranger Than Fiction’, starring Will Ferrell as the protagonist. Although Ferrell’s turn at a more serious role was done surprisingly well it … More »
As a designer, the realisation that your profession involves creating work that will ultimately find its way into the bin is a disconcerting one. Regardless of whether it is a literal or figurative receptacle it is a bleak outlook indeed. … More »
Colour, color, couleur. No matter how you spell it, this aspect of design is one which can be the most enjoyable or easily become a road block in halting your work flow. Whether you have too many options, or are simply drawing a monochrome blank (a colour combo I’m always an advid fan of) there are a couple of online sources I have found to be of great use.
Recently I came across the title ‘Retromania: Pop Culture’s Addiction to its own past’ by music journalist Simon Reynolds. The book expands upon the recent trend of pop culture enjoying the regurgitation of days gone by. In particular it focuses … More »
