22/12/2009
Pierre Henri "Psyché Rock"
inspiration for the infamous Nokia tune, by the way!
20/12/2009
ME design mag
Less and More: Dieter Rams' exhibition design
Wallpaper article about Dieter Rams' exhibition at the Design Museum
by Bibliothèque
also: CR monograph about the same
18/12/2009
17/12/2009
16/12/2009
The Russian Club Studios
10/12/2009
design competitions&news
Platform 2 – working in developing countries
ComArts illustration competition
Embracing our differences
SEGD design award program / deadline 29 Jan
01/12/2009
traffic lights with progress bars
"The Ecological and Economical Traffic Light Concept [relogik.com] by Damjan Stankovic is a Red Dot Design 2009 Award winner and consists of a simple yet, potentially highly practical visualization concept for everyday traffic lights that could reduce pollution and promote safer driving. There might already be quite some traffic light time counters around today, but few focus on informing the car drivers in a physically integrative and visually glanceable way like this proposed design concept.
Eko Light is specifically designed so it can be easily installed onto existing traffic light systems without much effort. It claims to bring forward following benefits:
- Less pollution, as drivers can turn their engines off and cut carbon emissions while waiting for the green light,
- Less fuel consumption, as turning off vehicle engines lowers fuel consumption in the long run,
- Less stress, since drivers know exactly how long to wait, and
- Safer driving, as all traffic participants are fully aware of how much time they have left before the light changes, reducing the chance for potential traffic accidents."
via infosthetic.com
30/11/2009
MINI meets KRINK
26/11/2009
50 books to buy before you die
grafik online: 'In our new weekly feature, Jon Dowling of Counter-Print will list the fifty essential books that any self-respecting graphic designer should have on their bookshelf'.
24/11/2009
Kate Gibbs
22/11/2009
just seeds...
last hours
Graphic design... on the Radio!
Graphic design on the Radio Credits:
Art direction: Adrian Shaughnessy
Design: Tom Browning at Tea Design
Programming: Ian McLaughlin at Tea Design
Logo design: Build
Project management: Tea Design
21/11/2009
st. bride's events
St. Bride's Events:
Eric Ravilious Wed 2 Dec
An evening of talks in the Bridewell Hall, St Bride Foundation
Wednesday 2 December, 5.30–8.00pm
Tickets £15 · concessions £10
Designing information before designers Mon 11 - Fri 29 Jan
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 12.00–6.00pm,
Wednesday 12.00–9.00pm,
Thursday 2.30–6.00pm
Illustrated talk in the Bridewell Hall, St Bride Foundation
Thursday 14 January 2010 at 7.00pm; exhibition preview from 5.30
Admission £7 · concessions £5
Zainer's imperfect impressions Tue 23 Feb
18/11/2009
knock knock
17/11/2009
11/11/2009
London calling
Michael Wolff at Typographic circle (3.12 7pm, £5, tickets from 14/11)
ICA experimental music festival (14-22 Nov)
London Jazz festival! NOW
22/10/2009
COMICA festival
19/10/2009
fixies resources
west5cycles
velosolo
london fg/ss
urbanvelo
fixed gear london
bike shops for fixie fiends
bikebiz
oneFgear
fixie-glockie
pignon fixe
cyclope
velorama
road art
nogas bike
fixed gear blog
fixed gear gallery
velospace
fixies cookies
cycling weapon omd
Workshop
The bicycle info project
Sheldon Brown: fixed gear conversion
Copenhagenize!
Hammersmith cyclists
18/10/2009
17/10/2009
eddy merckx, belgian cyclist
+ 10 mins cycling video from 'A Sunday in Hell'
10/10/2009
05/10/2009
feric (Eric Feng)
Fonts
Typecase: A printer is one who sets truths on end and stamps them with a mighty impression upon the conscious.
Books & magazines fonts
Visual text (russian article)
NEW opportunities
Artists, illustrators, designers of all levels. We're looking for mailable artworks to exhibit as part of a group show entitled 'MAIL ART' in January 2010. 'MAIL ART' was realised by Long Gallery Coordinator Alison Stockwell in response to the number of submissions the gallery recieved from UK based artists outside Glasgow who wished to exhibit but didn't have the funds to travel to Glasgow with their work. By inviting artists to send select pieces of work by post it gives them the opportunity to exhibit as part of a larger group exhibition without incurring any travel costs. As part of 'MAIL ART' artist Susan Mortimer, creator of Mail Art One Zine, will be making a special edition of her zine featuring selected work from exhibiting artists. There will be a limited amount of copies available free during the exhibition.
- All work must be submitted by post and be no larger than a standard large envelope. Sorry but we cannot accept work that cannot be wall mounted.
- As the work will be displayed in a public and family environment we cannot exhibit any work that is of an explicit nature.
- Mail Art Zine - Work can be any size to fit A5 and on paper (see website below for details).
- Everyone who’s work is selected for the exhibition zine will receive a copy of the issue.
- Unfortunately we cannot pay anyone for their work as Mail Art is free.
- If you wish to have your work returned to you after the exhibition please enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope.
- Deadline: 26th November ‘09
We want you to design images and posters that we can display at national, regional and local events that encourage young people to go to www.myplatform2.com and sign up to be sent off, or images that stress just how evil poverty is. There is no huge cash prize but we will give the best designs a bag full of goodies and you will be doing your part in helping rid the world of the scandal that is poverty… oh and we can give you some chocolate! (fair trade of course).
Design/illustrate/create an image of any size for display which encourages young people between 18-25 to go to www.myplatform2.com. OR: to join the fight against poverty.
01/10/2009
26/09/2009
Russian Book illustration/1920s-ish
Saisons Russes
Russian seasons phenomenon
book illustrations links
between graphics and books
children's book illustration of 1920s
'amazing pictures'
S. Marshak: archive of illustrators + publications
about A. Benois
about S. Diaghilev
more opportunities
Looking for illustrators
We are tiny company but with big plans and looking for someone to come on board, who is willing to take a chance, which could lead to full time employment if design bids are successful.
Contact Nicola at info@mewepress.co.uk
FILE magazine submissions
Open submission competition
Deadline for submissions: 1st November 2009 at 12 midnight Submission fee: £5 for up to 3 artworks
Notification: 10th November 2009, Exhibition dates: 11th December 2009 - 10th January 2010
To apply: please send up to 3 images of the work(s) you would like to submit, a 100 word statement about the work, and a CV.
Please email your application to information@vulpesvulpes.org with the subject heading: Open Exhibition 2009 and pay the submission fee via paypal to this email address.
Images should be no bigger than 300 kb and in .jpg or .tif formats.
Diversity poster competition
Kick out the concept of a singular identity.
To be in with a chance of winning £100 in vouchers and a year’s publicity for your creation:
* Design a poster challenging the concept of a singularidentity in terms of Age, Disability, Ethnicity, Faith, Gender, Sexuality orClass.
* Send your own original design or artwork in PDF or JPEG format to the Diversity Team by e mail no later than December 11th 2009. The winning poster will be publicised throughout the Diversity Team’s 2009/10 communications
Diversity@arts.ac.uk
www.arts.ac.uk/diversity.htm
Occupy my time: Police & Thieves, deadline 7th Dec
Mode a Logo: London fashion society identity
thefashionsociety@hotmail.com
deadline 23rd Oct
1. One Image of as many designs you wish to submit
2. explanation of ideas - a brief description of your work.
24/09/2009
the third and the seventh
Kahn's Exeter Short Film from Alex Roman on Vimeo.
awesome photography + other projects by Alex Roman23/09/2009
Typogrphic heart
22/09/2009
DREAM competition
21/09/2009
ISBN & other book stuff
20/09/2009
a few London studios & more
19/09/2009
read RUSSIA!
also available via STACK website (6, 8, or 12 magazines sent altogether £3 each, incl. GOOD)
16/09/2009
13/09/2009
brands of the world
11/09/2009
book covers archive
great archive dedicated to book covers and all related stuff
+ Toby Litt's book designs
+ Penguin and other great covers on flickr
09/09/2009
Monocle design
monocle.com – by Fitzroy&Finn
also their stuff: London Design Guide
05/09/2009
Creative
Creative made
London Arts creative opps
Arts council
Epigeum jobs (multimedia)
COG design
MORE STUFF TO DO, SEE & LISTEN
26-27 Sep. Village fete, NT, 12-7pm, 12-3pm
13 Sep. Spitalfields show & green fair, Weaver st.
Alternative arts
16.09-2.10 The Scoop open-air screenings, wed-fri 7pm
10-11 Sep. Forum 3, Angel
9-13 Sep. One-dot-zero, BFI southbank
03/09/2009
28/08/2009
H&F Volunteering
H&F volunteering
London voluntary service council (LVSC)
National council for V. organisations (NCVO)
Charity commission
Interchange: creative community culture
Community & voluntary sector association (CaVSA)
Volunteer centre
Job search support
Global Xchange (volunteering abroad)
Kensington & Chelsea volunteering
26/08/2009
September: London
Police Auctions 73 Sceptre Road, London, E2 0JU (3, 17 sep; 1, 15 oct) 11pm start, 12 pm vehicle sale
Bumblebee auctions
Halfords - bike shop
Musical Museum: concerts
25/08/2009
more London cycling
Cycle show, Earl's court (8-11 oct)
Serpentine sport training sessions
Cycle safe London
Bike-for-All
Go Skyride (Putney heath to Bushey park circular/2.5 hrs/The Telegraph Inn, Telegraph Rd, Putney Heath/7pm Wednesday 26th August)
Bike Radar
Bikes on public transport
EVANS cycle voucher
Bike to work sampler book
London cycle network
The cycling experts
Bikeability
Mayor of London Skyride (20 Sep)
4 parks Skyride (13 Sep)
Richmond park ride (6 Sept)
HP–invent
Response to D&AD Student Awards brief set by Hewlett Packard.
"Present an idea which promotes HP Workstations ability to bring to life anything the creative mind can conceive."
Filmed, edited and directed by Matt Robinson and Tom Wrigglesworth
23/08/2009
more YCN opportunities
Graphic design internship-1
The Institute of Contemporary Arts’ design team is looking for an open-minded talented graphic design intern. The ideal intern will be proficient in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop as well as having experience of print and layout. Travel expenses are covered from zone 1-4 and the intern is offered a card for the duration of his internship that gives him free access to several art galleries in London.
Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please email sarah.boris@ica.org.uk sending your CV and examples of your work (no more than 4MB emails in total) or send your work by post to Sarah Boris, ICA, Senior Designer, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH.
Graphic design internship-2
Fridge Creative is looking for a talented graphic design graduate to intern with them for a three month stint. The ideal candidate would need to be proficient in all the usual CS packages and have both print and web design evident in their portfolio. Our hours are 10am– 6pm. We would offer £50 a week to cover travel and food expenses. email: info@fridgecreative.co.uk.
3 months at YCN
We're looking for a friendly and organisational someone to join us for at least three months, to help with ongoing creative project management and marketing.
Those interested should have some experience in the organisational side of design projects, solid written and verbal communication skills and an interest in the marketing and PR side of a creative business. Each applicant will be judged on individual merit.
The role is initially for three months, with a view to potential extension. These three months will be remunerated at £1550 a month. Please email your CV and a covering note to nick@ycnonline.com with the subject line Three
Illuatration placement
The One Off, a creative brand and design agency is looking for a talented illustrator student or graduate to join the team for a couple of weeks. The chosen candidate will be helping to develop an illustration style for a new range of Eco-toys for kids. A good knowledge of illustrator is essential along with a down to earth, hard working and dedicated attitude. Please send your CV and a few examples of your work to laura@theoneoff.com.
Graphic design internship-3
J.W. Anderson is an exciting menswear designer that shows on schedule at London Fashion Week. J.W. Anderson is a growing brand on an international scale with ever expanding media interest. Magazines such as Dazed and Confused, Dansk and Ten Magazine shoot the labels collection. J.W. Anderson sells on an International scale and in London in places such as Liberty.
We are looking for a Graphic Design student or graduate who has very good knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. Dreamweaver knowledge is a bonus. The student will gain experience in working in a creative fashion team with the opportunity of focusing on a season of re branding in a growing company. The student selected will be supervised by head of Print Design; Sam Cotton. Travel expenses will be paid. Please send your CV and a few examples of your work to sam@j-w-anderson.com.
Creative writing workshop
In association with Nike Sportswear and the London IAM1 Journey, Protein are running an open, half day creative writing workshop with Londonʼs Charlie Dark at Nike Sportswearʼs Shoreditch studio, gallery space and concept store, 1948 on Saturday 15th August from 2.30pm - 6.30pm. 1948 is located at 477-478 Batemans Row, London, EC2A 3HH.
The IAM1 Journey leads us through London, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin where contemporary story tellers help us make the hidden visible in the search for new expressions of style, design and innovation. Londonʼs journey was seen through the eyes of Charlie Dark, incorporating east London artists, designers and producers including INSA, Benedict Radcliffe, Goldielocks and Protein. Check out the acclaimed films here.
Inspired by the project's theme of “Hidden London”, Charlie Dark will host a writing and performance workshop breaking down his creative processes and inspirations whilst talking about the IAM1 Journey and his long and illustrious career as an essential player in Londonʼs major underground music and art scenes.
Charlie Dark (Attica Blues, Blacktronica, Run Dem Crew)
From his beginnings with the seminal MoʼWax label and the dusty vibes and scribes of London legends Attica Blues through to being one of the worldʼs most respected slam poets. Invited to festivals in ever corner of the globe, Charlie Dark is a pillar of London, hosting courses, clashes and workshops. Charlie Dark created the Blacktronica collective to break down the boundaries between music, art and spoken word and now with his Run Dem Crew, lights up the darkness of London by charging through it, seeing the city like nobodyʼs ever seen before.
Ctrl.Alt.Shift comic competition
Ctrl.Alt.Shift is looking for submissions for their comic design competition, Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Poverty.
Oscar nominated Marjane Satrapi, V V Brown and Lightspeed Champion are amongst the judges for the Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption competition. Corruption is both a cause of poverty, and a barrier to overcoming it. It is one of the most serious obstacles to eradicate.
Entrants to the competition will be in with the chance to create a unique comic style story in collaboration with acclaimed musician and writer Dev Hynes aka Lightspeed Champion. After the first round of judging at the end of September, shortlisted entrants will be given Lightspeed Champion's comic script as inspiration and asked to create a visual adaptation of the story.
The winning commission will be published in a comic alongside new work exploring the issue of Corruption by some of comic’s greatest talents. The work will also be showcased as part of a new exhibition, Ctrl.Alt.Shift Unmasks Corruption, later this year at Lazarides Gallery, Soho.
To enter the competition please send relevant examples of your visual work along with your contact details to Ctrl.Alt.Shift by Friday 25th September by visiting the website.
Five shortlisted artists will then be given a comic brief to respond to and a winner chosen by a panel of judges including: Marjane Satrapi (Writer and Director of Academy Award Nominated Animated Film Persepolis) Paul Gravett (Comica founder), V V Brown and David Allain (Musician and Comic Book Writer/Artist duo), Lightspeed Champion and Ctrl.Alt.Shift.
The competition is restricted to UK Residents only.
H&F events & places
...hamersmith & fulham
...southwest london
...kensington & chelsea
...central london!
The Fulham palace
British swimming
Simply swim
Western Kurdistan association
Give blood: session searcher
Parachute jump (contact Laura Busse on 020 8382 8018)
21/08/2009
Clive Limpkin
20/08/2009
Waste & Recycle
Waste connect – find local recycling
Make-stuff
Green choices – UK guide to greener living
RecycleNow
Recycled products guide
Ecozone
Centre for Alternative technology
Scrap stores
Charity choice
Let's recycle
Recycle more
GreenSource
CreateUK
Recycle for London
Fonebank: sell & recycle your phone (mine is £5.50)
Simplydrop – phone, camera & players recycling + money (mine £5)
Natural collection
19/08/2009
swishswash
the power of 8
interesting design blog & project space
'In this collaborative project, 8 people from different walks of life work together to build a public conversation about their individual aspirations for a desirable future'.
17/08/2009
Watermans gallery
(40 High Street, Brentford TW8 0DS, near Kew gardens)
16/08/2009
London maps
Transport direct – transport maps & routes
my London map
15/08/2009
London stuff for Aug-Sep
Portobello film festival/3-20 Sep
London Jazz festival/13-22 Nov
BBC Proms
Feast on Southwark bridge/ 13 Sep 12-22 pm
Sushi for free (£2.50 for service) at Tokyo sushi/Bank, 46 gresham st
Regents canal tasting trail/23 Aug 12-4 pm
Thames festival/12-13 Sept
The icecreamists/Selfridges/ 10 sep – 1 oct
Organic fortnight/5-20 sep
London design festival-2009
London theatres
A night less ordinary: FREE theatre tickets for under 26s
Lyric/Hammersmith
Bush theatre/Shep. Bush
GATE/(Notting hill gate, 11 Pembridge rd, above Prince Alb. pub)
Royal court/Sloane sq.
BAC /Battersea arts centre
TARA/Earlsfield, 12 mins from Waterloo
Orange theatre/Richmond)
The Tricycle/Kilburn
Soho theatre
Trafalgar studios (14 Whitehall)
Greenwich theatre
Roundhouse
National Theatre
Young vic (Waterloo, The Cut)
The Blue elephant (59a Bethwin Rd, entrance in Thompson's Ave, Oval)
Almeida
RichMix
Hackney Empire
Royal court (Sloane sq.)
Donmar Warehouse (41 Earlham st., 7 dials)
Arcola (The Shawl Wed 9th & Thurs 10th Sept Mon 14th - Thurs 17th Sept
Elder Latimer is in Love Mon 7th - Thurs 10th Sept Mon 14th - Thurs 17th Sept) tel. 020 7503 1646
Dalston Kingsland Station, 27 Arcola st.
+ Pay what you can every Tuesday after 7pm
Half moon
06/08/2009
wix.com
lokesh dhakar
Deliver magazine
Imagine Leadership
Autokratz – Stay the same
infographic music video "Stay The Same" by Autokratz, directed by Laurie Thinot, she just earned recognition at the 19th Annual New Directors Showcase at Cannes. Links to videos from all of the winners are here.
via coolinfographics
eat real, eat local
Hellmann’s - It’s Time for Real from CRUSH on Vimeo.
$ 1 000, 000, 000, 000
volunteering & charity
Intervol
Young timebank
Time bank
Junction 49
ActionAid
UN volunteers
Save the children
Oxfam
Barnardo's charity
Citizens Advice
Volunteering England
NAB volunteering
Volunteer abroad
Cancer research UK
Leonard Cheshire Disability
'cool infographics' blog
overpopulation is a myth
so is it? overpopulationisamyth.com
03/08/2009
Life straw
carrotmob
28/07/2009
grundini
26/07/2009
city of Melbourne: new ID
New identity for Melbourne: "The identity design was developed by the Sydney office of Landor and the City of Melbourne paid $A91,000 (US$74,000) in “preliminary research for the new brand” and $A148,000 (US$120,000) for the design itself according to Doyle. " (BrandNew)
15/06/2009
14/06/2009
04/06/2009
QuakeQuiz
some cool interactive infographics to challenge earthquakes knowledge
by i shot him because i loved him damn him and asketic SF
Coal is a medieval atavism
Tutu