Philippe Starck – one perfect mantra
Designer Philippe Starck — with no pretty slides to show — spends 18 minutes reaching for the very roots of the question “Why design?” Listen carefully for one perfect mantra for all of us, genius or not.
Designer inflatables
Why not share in the fun and experience designer inflatables. Where kids, adults and families alike all get to join in on the fun – I wonder which designer hotel or resort will care to cash in first!?!
Les Walking Workshop @ CATC
Les will conduct a 2 day workshop on the ‘Digital Image File to Print’. Les will cover all aspects of image capture, processing, archiving, and final output onto wide format inkjet printers. Also included will be sessions on Lightroom, Capture One as well as Monitor and Printer calibration.
Wed 30th May – Thurs 31st May 2012
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Complex Architecture…
Michael Hansmeyer is an architect and programmer who explores the use of algorithms and computation to generate architectural form.
‘What method, what system, does an architect use to design a building? How are programmatic needs and context – with their degrees of freedom and constraints – translated into architectural design?’ >>
le cool in 7 different countries
‘le cool is a free weekly magazine distributed every Thursday that features a selection of cultural events and leisure activities in 7 different countries, revealing the things you really shouldn’t miss. We filter out, among other things, the best art, film, music, and club nights, as well as a careful selection of extraordinary bars, restaurants [...]
Wayne Thompson* Type workshop in Newscastle
Wayne Thompson of Australian Type Foundry, is conducting a three hour workshop which will take you on a journey through the world of handlettering.
This is aimed at design professionals who want to know more about handlettering and type anatomy as an aid to their work. The workshop is entirely pen on paper… cool!
6:30 Saturday 26th [...]
12 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2012
This year, much as in previous years, some brands may be staring into the abyss, while others will do exuberantly well. And while we can’t offer any help to defaulting nations or bankrupt companies, we do believe that there are more opportunities than ever for creative brands and entrepreneurs to deliver on changing consumer needs. [...]
‘Words and Dreams’ by Fred Eerdekens
The light and sculpture work of belgian artist Fred Eerdekens is, in its finished form, shadow images. Each piece is crafted from materials which have been altered by Eerdekens in such a way that the observer is able to read his shadow creations. Eerdekens has developed a portfolio in which every piece is light-contingent. The [...]
Urban Sketchers
Image: Urban Sketchers, Stephen Gardner.
This blog site features sketches and often equally colorful stories behind the scenes by 100 invited artists correspondents in more than 30 countries around the world. Some are architects and illustrators, others are graphic designers, web developers, painters or educators, all sharing the same passion for drawing on location. If you [...]
Semi-Permanent Masterclasses 10th of May @ CATC
Session ONE / 10:30am – 12:00pm, Thursday 10th of May 2012
Meirion Pritchard – Wallpaper Magazine – Publishing & Art Direction | Wallpaper Magazine’s Art Director, Meirion Pritchard will share the insights and experience he has gained whilst working at one of the worlds most prestigious publications
Session TWO / 1:30pm – 3:00pm, Thursday 10th [...]