Geometry

Everyone has gone crazy over shapes! Click images for links.
Its funny how the day I decided to do a post on geometric design, a lot of other people have too, must be the trend of the day!

Luci Everett

Oh the pretty papery goodness of Luci Everett, a Melbourne graphic designer.
Check out her beautiful blog 'Happiness etc' and her flickr.

Reaching out

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Due to my current status of unemployment, and the wonderful event of blogspot instituting pages. I decided it was time to advertise to the world my design services. So I have created a new page on my blog which shows what services I offer and a sample of my work. If you want to see more of my work, you can visit my website. For quotes or to discuss ideas feel free to email me.
Oh and if you know anyone in Sydney looking for a junior designer, kindly push them in my direction.
Thanks ♥

Tulips and tea

I recently did some illustrations and blog banner for Tulips & Tea, a blog by Analiese Marie. It was quite a fun little project.

Hope you enjoy it.

Keep in mind if you are looking to spruce up your blog, whether it is just a banner or a complete overhaul, I can help you out :)

Jessica Hische Teaches you Type

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rather nice break down, of how to design type by typographer
Jessica Hische. She creates some amazing typography, and if
you havn't seen it before check outher daily drop cap blog, for some rather lust-worthy drop caps.

Ice cream tub

I've always been a lover of great packaging, often buying products for there packaging rather than the product inside. These ice cream tubs are so clever, so different from your average tub, and it really does tell a story of the flavor, as if the ice cream has a certain personality. A nice way to give you a scene of what the flavour will be like without even seeing a picture of the ice-cream inside. Branding by Storm BrandDNA.
See more here.

Self promo vid

Finally finished my first after effects video. Hope you enjoy it :)

Invisible Creature

Some very beautiful album art by 'Invisible Creature', who are two very talented brothers Don and Ryan. Be sure to have a look at more of there amazing work.








this one has a board game in it- how cool!

sketch book

I recently bought a book called 'Sketchbook' by Timothy O'Donnell. A very inspiring book that shows the sketch books of designers, revealing those initial concept sketches.
The book encourages designers to start drawing and doodling before going to the computer and starting to create.
There is something very beautiful and fascinating about sketch books, they give a small glimse into the inner workings of a creative mind.

For some inspiration:
Ted McGrath, and his awesome doodles, and an amazing sketch book interview


Treat and Treasures a sketch book journal blog.



Underground Art School Zine, Sketch book issue.

Prism

I keep seeing prisms, not sure if its a trend or coincidence.


Noeeko


Sick-Osiris



Max Spencer




Pablo Alfieri

recessionista

another one to add to the economic design post

from alphabet bags

the finders keepers

Its been a long and exhausting weekend, my mum and I had our first ever market stall, at 'The Finders Keepers' market. Talk about leaping in the deep end, it was a very busy market. A truly great experience, and lots of wonderful feedback. Everyone was so friendly and there was some gorgeous art and design around.

A big thank you to everyone who came to see us, we really appreciate it :)

(My mum and I, before the onslaught)

Our stall, on Friday night.



Setting up, Saturday.




















Just to show you how busy it was, and the very cool old building it was held in (the markets are held at the CarriageWorks in Sydney) ...

Looking for ideas?

Some great ideas for anyone who's stuck for ideas.

Writer block kit from Elizabeth Dilk



An idea vending machine, a clever concept by Zoomdoggle





The artists survival kit by Keri Smith, a free pdf download, that has fun ways to get you thinking.

Economic design

How do we react to a recession? design of course, I find social design quite interesting, I think it is an important element to design, to look at what is happening in the world today and intepreting that through design.

Here are some examples of how people have responded to the down turn of the economy.

A6 post cards by Because Studio


Empty Magazine had to put the price of their mag up, but they didnt hide the fact, they made a deal of it.


An endearing card from 9SpotMonk




A clever interactive installation from the students of university of washington’s visual communication design program.
They have developed 'want' an interactive retail experience that is about educating college
students on how to become savvier with their money. More here

From todays PostSecret (ok not really design, but I had to throw it in)