Recession: a time for re-invention
Here’s a great article I read which talks about branding and business growth in times of economic recession… You probably smiled the first time you heard someone say, “Flat is the new up,” and maybe even laughed when someone else replied, “Down is the new flat.” But the reality is that in a recession [...]
Happy World Graphic Design Day
Today marks World Graphic Design Day. A day where we designers can celebrate ourselves and the work we do to make the world a visually pleasing place. It was on this day in 1963 when the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the world body for graphic design was founded. Since 1995 designers all [...]
Mobile Phones in Japan
During a recent trip to Japan I discovered how technologically advanced Japanese mobile phones are. Many Japanese phones can listen to the radio and watch TV, can be used as a debit or credit card and swiped through checkout lines or to buy everything from mascara to jet planes. They also can be swiped and [...]
Top 5 [a little bit weird] USB devices
Number 5: USB air darts You can aim this cute set of three darts with your mouse and fire them off by clicking. The easy way to settle an office dispute. Number 4: USB Fridge Always wanted to keep your beverage chilled so you can stay at your computer longer? This little fridge takes 5 [...]
Coaches & trains
Trying to teach yourself to increase your skill levels can be confusing, and hard work, but paying an organisation to train you and your team can be expensive. Is it worth it? I think the answer has to be yes. One on one sessions with a coach, or working in small groups, with feedback from [...]
UnderExposed
Something about music photography is truly captivating, the reflection and intimacy that is gained through freezing such intense emotion has always grabbed me. UnderExposed is an exhibition featuring some of the best – established and emerging – music photographers in Brisbane. Bringing together those select shooters who have captured the visual side of Brisbane’s aural [...]
State of Design
15-25 July, 2009 – Melbourne The State of Design Festival showcases Victoria’s best designers and creative teams, and businesses using innovative design. Learn how design can lead business, industry and society towards a better future. The Festival holds four major programs in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, focused around the 2009 theme ‘Sampling the Future’: [...]
Semi-Semi-Permanent
A BIG thank-you to AGDA (www.agda.com.au) for my lucky door prize at one of their recent design events of a Semi-Permanent Brisbane ticket, for which I shared with my young and creative work colleague during the busy time before the Easter long weekend. Anya-demus enjoyed the first half while I absorbed the second half. [...]
Twitter and the political campaign
Twitter is quickly becoming the most talked about social network around; with celebrities, business entrepreneurs and politicians all getting in on the action. The recent Queensland state election saw Premer Anna Bligh used this platform to voice her polices, updates and personal comments, to retain her position as Premier. The Premier took on a diplomatic [...]
Database Design
I’ve had twenty years Database experience on a wide variety of both applications and hardware. If I’ve learned anything when it comes to databasing the secret to success is three simple rules. • Simplify where ever possible. • Plan plan plan! • Always have the end result in focus. So many times over the years [...]