We came across this magnificent video that details the process behind the work of Paperlux, a Hamburg-based design studio who were commissioned by the graphic design magazine Novum.
The goal of the project was to underscore the importance of print media as the publishing industry increasingly goes digital.
A must watch for anyone who wants to see behind the scenes of a print project. Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s an interesting mini-documentary video from The Printing Ink Company which shows how printing inks are made. I’m sure it’s a subject you have spent many sleepless nights pondering – well now you know.
It’s definitely worth a look. Read the rest of this entry »
hot high above the streets of New York City, Up There reveals the dying craft of large-scale hand painted advertising and the untold story of the painters struggling to keep it alive.
Capturing a trade that is equal parts artistic tradition and gruelling labour, the film presents a painting tradition pre-dating modern advertising. A craft that today finds itself dangling precariously on the brink of extinction. Read the rest of this entry »
Next generation dynamic informational and interpretive media for the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. Designed by Pentagram, the signage suite was developed to include animated directory and wayfinding displays and interpretive installations that let visitors explore the museum’s permanent collection. It is an impressive example of the future of signage and information graphics. Read the rest of this entry »
Much to the chagrin of my old man (an ex-journo) – I get very little of my news and current affairs from ‘traditional’ news outlets. I rarely watch TV news (especially commercial channels) and I only buy one newspaper a week – on Saturday – and that’s for the comic section.
Great, aesthetically pleasing design needn’t be limited to traditional architectural forms such as houses and public buildings. Utilitarian spaces, such as car parks, present architects and designers with a unique opportunity to bring beauty and harmony to the everyday functional spaces that are normally ignored by great design minds. We’re excited to report that the tide is changing, evidenced by these good-looking car parks. Read the rest of this entry »
For anyone that has never come across these little gems, the ‘Get a Mac’ ads from Apple featuring actors Justin Long and John Hodgman playing “Mac” and “PC”, respectively.
An absolutely fantastic series of ads guaranteed to make you chuckle and add some extra ammunition to the old Mac Vs PC debate.
