Shed Light* Call for submissions
Centered around the idea of ‘light’, Melbourne’s ‘The Light in Winter’ is back for a sixth year and is calling for submissions for a new addition to the program – Shed Light.
Shed Light program director, Robyn Archer, is looking for ideas for 10 ‘light sheds’ or pods – unique or illuminated shelters [...]
Picasso at the Art Gallery of NSW
Picasso
masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris
12 Nov 2011 – 25 Mar 2012
AGNSW Picasso Exhibition
Having been to the Matisse exhibition over the Christmas break it seemed only appropriate to get to his contemporary in Sydney. Picasso in his usual humble manner claimed, ‘Matisse was the only artist among his fellows he considered to be his [...]
Head On Photo Festival* Call for entries
Head On Photo Festival’s Portrait Prize entries are now open. Calling all photographers; emerging and established, to submit their most miraculous, marvellous and mind-boggling photographic portraits.
Win your share of approximately $50,000 worth of prizes.
Entries close 11th March 2012 11pm EST
Submit Here
Portfolio Workshop* Sydney, Bondi
Do you need folio feedback? Don’t miss this Australian InFront initiative!
You will receive valuable feedback from the following industry professionals: Vince Frost (Frost Design), Jonathan Kneebone (Glue Society), Christopher Doyle (Interbrand) and Toby Pike (Toby&Pete).
Workshop takes places from 5.30pm – 7.30pm on Wednesday 15 February 2012 at the Apple Store in Bondi. If you’d [...]
What makes the ideal candidate?
UK creative recruitment, Represent company have released a new project to last the month of February 2012.
Interviews with influential designers will be posted daily on the site to inform design students what to look out for when applying for a job.
First up was Stefan Sagmeister … find out if you’re an ideal candidate!!
‘It’s not what you win, but how you conquer it’.
K.W. Doggett have opened up a typography competition with an influence of the Olympic games.
Your poster must include the phrase: ‘It’s not what you win, but how you conquer it’.
The contest will be judged by an international panel head by Jean-Francois Porchez.
Entry is free and the comp ends on 30 April 2012.
Go here for [...]
Koko Black Drawing Prize
Entries are now open for the 5th annual Koko Black Drawing Prize.
Brief: Bring to life the following quote, using the elements already drawn (pictured to the left) as a starting point on the A3 template (see below).
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men”
Entry is Free! Entries close 27th of February [...]
Bringing back the old fashioned pen on paper
In 2007 Craig Oldham began sending handwritten letters to some of his favourite designers and to his surprise he received some replies.
The project grew into a beautiful hardcover book which includes a collection of letters with contributions from Christopher Doyle, Mike Rigby, Vince Frost, Milton Glaser and 124 other designers from around [...]
Semi-Permanent are having a garage sale!
Semi-Permanent have opened up their doors for you!
Design and typography books for just $5.
Garage Sale Details
Where: Suite 205/19A Boundary St, Rushcutters Bay. (Take the lift to the second floor, turn right down the corridor and Semi-Permanent is at the end on your left).
When: Mon 23-Wed 25 Jan, 11am-3pm
CASH ONLY