a2-type
Posted by Fabio 22 November 2010
A2-Type is a new type foundry set up by the London based design studio A2/SW/HK. Established to release and distribute over a decade’s worth of specially crafted typefaces the foundry offers access to a unique collection of fonts.
Gustavo Eandi
Posted by Fabio 11 November 2010
Gustavo Eandi (born in 1981, Mar del Plata, Argentina), He’s heavily influenced by black and white photocopies, Hardcore 80s records covers, street Typography, Logos and badly made graffiti. He worked as an illustrator for many artists such as Damo Suzuki (CAN), Victoria Mil, Madlib, J.Rocc, Arnau Sala, Adam Freeland and the swiss duo Smash FX, among others. read more
Mattia casalegno – The Open
Posted by Fabio 9 November 2010
A sensorial wearable device forcing to smell grass and to hear your own breath. Equipped with fresh turf and headphones, this mask inhibit the visual system while enhancing the olfactory by the proximity with soil. The device defines also a sensory territory constructed by the rhytm of the breath, which is diffused from the headphones with a 1.5 sec. delay. read more
INFLUENCERS
Posted by Fabio 4 November 2010
INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today in music, fashion and entertainment. Written and Directed by Paul Rojanathara and Davis Johnson.
THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF HERBERT MATTER
Posted by Fabio 15 October 2010
The Visual Language Of Herbert Matter is a revealing look at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer’s designer, Swiss born Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding the use of photography as a design tool and bringing the semantics of fine art into the realm of applied arts. read more
Matthew Carter – 2010 MacArthur Fellow
Posted by Fabio 8 October 2010
Type designer Matthew Carter was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2010. The Fellowship is a $500,000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more.
Steve Nishimoto
Posted by Fabio 7 October 2010
Steve Nishimoto (pseudonym: Nish) is an NYC-based artist whose work has touched a global audience. He worked closely with Associates in Science, the design boutique responsible for identities such as the Undefeated store brand logo and music videos for award-winning artists like Interpol. read more
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Posted by Fabio 30 September 2010
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS was an independent critical design exhibition showcasing new work by Revital Cohen and Tuur Van Balen. Situated on the experimental edge of the London Design Festival, the show featured two new projects: one exploring the use of tumour targeting nano-gold particles as hypothetical family heirlooms, the other proposing the use of feral pigeons and synthetic biology for aesthetic interventions in urban metabolisms. read more
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A selection of paintings by Swedish-born artist Camilla Engstrom. -
citylikeyou: Interview with Paris based illustrators and graphic designers Jérémy Schneider and Violaine Orson, founders of the design studio, Violaine & Jérémy. -
Infinity represents a new form of digital art, presenting viewers with something fresh to discover on each viewing. -
Prague-based type designer Martin Vácha talked to us about design, creativity, and living and working in Prague. Plus a selection of his favourite places.