Random Patterns
Lately we have been thinking about the challenge of patterns, using specific shapes and colours in grid format to create something interesting. Siggi Eggertsson’s work follows this approach, reinforcing that creativity need not come from complexity. His site is full of coolness. http://www.siggieggertsson.com/
Of all the things I looked at this morning in my regular inspiration bookmarks this is the one that I thought I should share. Always wanted to know how those little golden kernels turn into such a tasty snack. Now I know. At least I know what it looks like.
Our very own CATC student wins Adshel competition!
The winner is CATC Melbourne student- Olivia Vines
Adshel provides bus and tram shelter advertising around the country. As part of their agreement with councils- they build, clean and maintain the shelters at no cost to the community.
Brief: to create a poster that discourages vandalism of shelters.
The poster will be displayed right across Australia during the [...]
A well received ‘Supplier Day’ at CATC* Sydney
Industry suppliers were welcomed by students and teaching staff at CATC The Rocks on Thursday 6th April. They were introduced to cutting edge products from these expert professionals and encouraging suppliers:
Brinton Carpets
In Style
Ontera
Shaw Group
Hunter Douglas
Whitecliff Imports
On behalf of the Interior Design department- Thank you to all the representatives for taking the time out of your [...]
New Beastie Boys album coming
In order to promote the new Beastie Boys album the boys produced a preview – apparently there is a whole short movie that actually goes with it. Great song and really funny preview – see if you can name all the celebs in it.
STOP what you’re doing…
…and watch this. We have it so easy as designers don’t we. Found this on the Beastie Boys blog, great blog, not updated all that much but always good stuff when they do.
Design NSW Travelling Scholarship
Would you like $18,000 to boost your design career?
Applications open on 4 April for the Design NSW Travelling Scholarship to assist an emerging designer at the beginning of their career to undertake a program of professional development overseas. The Design NSW Travelling Scholarship is presented by the Powerhouse Museum and Arts NSW in partnership with [...]
This is not porn
So when the Annie Leibovitz exhibition came to the MCA I was the first one in the office to suggest a visit. Then I came out of it rather disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, her photos are great however they were not quite what I expected to see… Then today I came across this blog:
http://www.thisisnotporn.net/
And [...]
Shoot the chef 2011
Shoot The Chef is an annual photography competition held by The Sydney Morning Herald as part of the Sydney International Food Festival. You are invited, quite simply, to photograph a chef – whether a home cook, a professional, a family friend or the local baker. The subject is all up to you!
Entries will be open [...]
Contribute to Digital Sydney
If you live or work in NSW and have an eye for design, we want you to create a visual identity to represent Sydney’s digital community. This is your chance to win a cash prize of $10,000 and the opportunity to be part of branding Sydney ‘digital’. So get your creative mind into action!
Click here [...]