I would like to be recruited to this wonderful organization. In fact, with their handy dandy Visual Enforcement Kit, I can still do my civil designer duties. I love the selection of stickers and I can definitely use plenty of them at the office. I have to keep Diego, Eduardo and Caroline on their toes.
So help spread good design, bring bad design to justice. Go to Design Police to download your own kit.
I saw Helvetica last night as it kicked off the RGD Ontario’s DesignThinkers 2007 event. It definitely was a stimulating kickoff to a 2 day conference of inspiration and creative thinking. Gary Hustwit and Stefan Sagmeister even joined us for some Q&A after the film which made for a giddy conversation.
I really enjoyed the film Helvetica tonight. Thank you Gary for not only making a very open film about the most ubiquitous typeface ever, but for putting together a slew of interviews of inspirational designers. As Eduardo put it, the movie had our industry’s version of rock stars, if such a thing could describe the people behind designs’ prevailing cornerstone, typography. Whether or not you know these designers, the film made design more accessible to a wider audience.
And now I’m disappointed that the deluxe edition DVD set is sold out! Seriously, I want my deluxe edition!?
This is Stefan Sagmeisters infamous AIGA 1999 poster. He did this with the help of an intern around January/February, and it took a few months to heal but when summer came around the tan brought out the light scarring. Ah well, it made for a quirky side story. This man is insane, and I’m going to see him tomorrow morning.
How awesome is this designer? Ananda Khalsa Jewellery is a designer of fine jewellery, “tiny original paintings set in sterling silver and 22k gold” to be exact. I’m not so big on fine jewellery but when I came across this at cutable.com I actually had an overwhelming urge to visit Ananda’s site and perhaps, some online shopping.
I think they’re incredibly beautiful and it’s also noteworthy that each one is an original with much symbolism behind it. So it’s definitely something more than a passing fancy.
Now go get it for me as early holiday present. Thank you.
Last Wednesday, I went on a Studio Tour run by RGD in which we visited 4 different design studios, Baker Vandertuin, Field Day, GJP Advertising and q30 design. It was quite rainy that evening but luckily all studios were within walking distance from each other. Nonetheless, I still ended up getting soaked, cold and tired by the end of the evening. Though the tour was definitely a welcome and inspiring event as I don’t often get the opportunity to see how other design studios are like. It was great to see the different work environments, team dynamics and various projects that are being accomplished.
In one particular studio, GJP Gee Jeffrey & Partners, they included an interactive segment to their tour which had us fill out a form then filmed on camera with our answers. See the video, because I’m in it!
All together, the studio tour was definitely good for me and has encouraged me to reflect on my current status. I’ve spent 3 years now in the same place and entered into a regular schedule, something that has been given me the opportunity to branch out with hobbies! I think that’s one of the major factors going for me, I still look forward to coming to work and wondering what is next on my plate. I’m still hungry for that next creative project. I’m pretty happy with this stage in my life, where I am and what I’m doing, knowing that there is still great work to be done and lots of room to grow.
I’m a designer and certainly not an advanced programmer of sorts. So when I get all excited about Web 2.0, I want you to understand that it’s not because I’m jumping on the trendy Web 2.0 bandwagon. It is because I am excited at the possibilities of design that isn’t constrained by content, the practical applications of having a site that is easily maintained by a client, business or personal.
Without further adieu, you should all have a look at this great video:
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