Her Morning Elegance
A good way to start the week…
2096 still photos were taken to create this intricately choreographed stop motion animation sequence for Oren Lavie’s mesmerizing music video “Her Morning Elegance”. After the video went hit-crazy on YouTube, the artists decided to break the sequence down to individual shots and you can own one of the original [...]
Game Jam Sydney 2011 – Live Demos & Judging 3pm Sunday
Game Jam Sydney 2011 happens this weekend.
Come see the final results, judging and awards on Sunday afternoon.
www.gamejamsydney.com
Come along and support your Sydney-based team as they display games on
the big screen before a live audience, and a panel of judges elected from industry-experts.
Keynote by local Indie star – Sash MacKinnon of Bitbattalion Games -
www.bitbattalion.com
Celebrity guest Judge [...]
Socialnomics
This is really interesting. I’d think it’s all stuff that most of us are aware of to a certain degree, but it’s interesting to have numbers put to these facts… Think I might get that book too..
Uglier Fonts Could Mean Better Information Recollection
Most textbooks and e-readers tend to follow the same idea when it comes to their fonts: Easier to read means easier to absorb and recall later. Looks like they were wrong.
A study by Princeton University found that a significant number of those tested could recall more information when it was presented in [...]
Paul Sample and Ogri
Paul Sample (cartoonist)
Wikipedia - Paul Sample
Paul Sample’s cartoon work in ‘Bike’ magazine was a huge influence on me. His character of biker ‘Ogri’ was what made me want to draw and own a Triumph Bonneville.
Whilst his work may not adhere to current trends in political correctness, I think most people would enjoy his prolific output.
Gutenberg Bible (Digital)
The Gutenberg is the first substantial book printed from movable type on a printing press.
This is a complete digital version for those who have never seen it. I wonder when it will become available on the iPad?
If had not been for this development in mass production and the spread of literacy in 1450-55, we’d [...]
Type Faces
Type faces.
This could be a great type project for graphic students students.
Type Portraits
http://designm.ag/inspiration/35-awesome-typographic-portraits/
Mashup of coolness
Here’s a dose of inspiration for those into poster design (which should be everyone really).. Most of these are from varied backgrounds and they have their super strong concepts and compositions in common. However, I would, if I may be so bold, take a bit of time to highlight one of the artist responsible for [...]
The power of pentatonic scale
This is an old one but it always get me thinking on how much we know without even knowing we know
With the genius Bobby McFerrin. If you only know him for Don’t worry, be happy you should have a look in the rest of his work. It is brilliant!
Global Jam Game
Ever wanted to use your graphic design skills to create a computer game interface?
Or just watch a team of artists come together for a week-end of creative fun.
Coming to Sydney this January – Global Game Jam.
Be quick to register as places are limited.
www.gamejamsydney.com