March 30, 2012

Very Interesting Article...

Check this out, an article discussing the way in which Graphic Design is taught.
Have a read, and let me know which way you think we are learning...

March 22, 2012

Cool Multimedia / Youtube thing

Check out this...
The Museum of Obsolete Objects
Very cool!

Another Great Graphic Design Crew

DKNG Studios.


Important Camera!

Have you seen this? Lytro - a camera that allows you to focus pictures after taking them
This is a greta example of innovation and emerging technologies, so please have a good read and then maybe check out this article on the marketing of the camera.

Great Stop Motion!

Check out these two videos by PES, great examples of stop motion done well and in a creative way!

March 20, 2012

Stylised Branding


















Here is a cool tumblr, where a guy has redesigned brands to have a more 'hipster' vibe.
and
Some cool Star Wars Posters

March 8, 2012

Code

Very important that designers understand some coding!

Go check out Code Academy! A website that will teach you the basics.

Great Design Work!

Check out this guy!
Justin Mezzell
He has some awesome graphic design work!
Like this;


March 6, 2012

Article on mastering and sound

You really should read this article!
What 'Mastered for iTunes' Really Means
Especially because it contains lots of information on;

  • Audio Mastering
  • Sound Compression
  • Popular Music Distribution Methods
  • File Size
  • Sound Quality


All of this stuff is relevant and included in the syllabus outcomes!
So go read it!

Cool Designers!






















Some more cool designers of graphics!

Aesthetic Apparatus
&
Halftone Def Studios

Info-graphics and a Cool Car!

Here is a great article on info-graphics and how it is important to have the correct mindset when creating them!
Why "Infographic Thinking" is the future, not a fad.

And check out this cool thing mercedes did to promote their new car!


March 1, 2012

This may be my dream workplace...

If I wasn't teaching, I would definitely be doing everything I could to try and get a job with Lego...
Heres a very cool article on how awesome their office is!