I love this set of Vids from AMVBBDO about the consequences of carrying knives. More than that I love the way it functions- this kind of story telling will get more popular and important. The internet means that we don't have to have linear or traditional films, stories, books, comics, any of it.
Jack Bresnahan- Tin Cans
These superb tin cans were shown across from us at New Designers- I like the pure function involved in it, and as many have already it's hard not to draw comparisons to Jorre van Ast's jars which I also love and of course they're bloody different all you nay sayers. Cheap, simple, functional. Yes.
Well are they? Hmm. The thing is as an idea yes of course- you can see it. But as a project it feels weak. Firstly I can't buy these, which is a little frustrating, as these things should be everywhere. You can't help feeling that even if it does get to market it will be niche magma type stores where they will sell for ten pounds a pop which totally shits on the point of the project, it needs to be avaliable for 10p-£1 at supermarkets internationally.
So OK getting to market as a student is tricky and takes time- so get some kind of instructables out there about how to make your own, or even better how to reappropriate other objects to create the same effect. I'm ranting a little but I really like the objects and the utilitarian and mass function qualities that it has. I just wish that the project had been properly thought about and that it shouldn't end on a stand at New Designers but the realisation of the project is how do you get these bits to everyone who wants one and cheaply.
Immediately I thought of the tops of tennis ball tubes- good but you have to buy tennis balls in order to get them- I'm on the look out but let me know if you spot any other possible candidates.
Illustration
I love the illustration on this T shirt- It's so great to draw yourself- I don't know why I've never seen a heart with eyes before but I just can't stop thinking about it. Drawn/designed/screened by Jason Calugi a.k.a Loverstown: link
Getting into the groove again
Been taking a break for a while but now getting frustrated with not producing or creating so hopefully a new lease of life as of today- got me a scanner, an sd card reader so I can get all the bits and pieces that I want online- no excuses. Starting with all the camera phone pictures that will be lost to the world if not posted up.
Object Photos
Sexy People
Saw this on it's nice that today and thought i'd post it in case peeps didn't catch it there- Louisa's dream blog methinks Site: Sexy People
Look out for the chinese harmonica team and the davy crockett dog
Camberwell Show
Honestly, I thought this show was in general crap. Graphic design had some great talent in it but was entirely let down by a crap exhibition style- one long table where everyone got one book or piece of printed matter to show- that's not graphics- it's boring after like five people. 3D Design...... just not good and as Lou said, "why do they get to show at the Tate and we don't?"- University of the Arts though innit.... Having said that i did really like the illsutration work and in particular Simon Memel's stuff (which i've just hunted down but found posted on it's nice that- dammit) This poster for their external show is amazing- just love everything about it-
Object Photos- Stick
