2 steps forward , three steps back
The beauty of the web is in its participatory nature, unfortunately this can also be its most significant weakness. Users of the internet have become empowered by participating in the online environment. The open, collaborative activity of the web has enabled those historically without the means to become publishers of content (i.e. through blogging sites), [...]
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I have just returned from a holiday in Perth. What a great place! The flight over the Nullabor and Lake Eyre is just breathtaking. Our landscape is like no other place on this earth. A fact that was further confirmed when I visited the Art Gallery of Western Australia and was pleasantly surprised not only [...]
Isn’t it strange how stress affects us in business?
Recently I have been working to get some balance between renovating and the day to day running of our design studio. Both important tasks for me to focus on but getting the balance is not quite as easy as it sounds. I have known for years how stress effects me, and indeed many others, you [...]
Anthony Capon wins Project Runway
I just want to congratulate fellow Irish dancer Anthony Capon for winning Project Runway season 2! Anthony’s stunning collection was a stand out – we knew you would win from episode 1 Anthony! You can see images of his final collection and journey throughout the show on the Project Runway site. Love your work and [...]
Cool Queensland artist!
I want to introduce to you contemporary and abstract painter, Fiona Kennedy Altoft. Her artworks are awesome – they’re super colourful and unique. I do have a total of four of her paintings solely in my bedroom. Could you say I’m an art tragic? Possibly. This creative genius doesn’t only do paintings, but also makes [...]
Know your brand alphabet?
I came across a concept recently called “Alphabet Soup”. I had a great time trying to identify a company simply by the first logotype letter in its name. I have adapted it with some of today’s best-known companies. See how many you can name! If you’re stumped, take a peek at the answers. Yours in [...]
QR codes now work in Australia
I’m sure they’ve been out for a little while now, but I’ve just recently downloaded an app for my iPhone that reads QR codes. These are the square barcodes I wrote about after coming back from Japan in April and seeing them absolutely everywhere. In Australia I’ve only seen a few phone companies using them [...]
Brisbane Designed & Made
It’s great to see more and more new markets popping up around Brisbane. After waking up far too early for a Sunday, this morning I drove out to experience the monthly ‘Boutique Markets’ at Portside Wharf > www.boutiquemarkets.com.au I was quite surprised at the visual delight. All of the women running the stalls were happy to [...]
tapestry design
“ Tapestry invites the senses as well as the mind to delight”
Penguin Classics
I have long been a fan of the Penguin Classics range. The beautiful orange and black that look so neat and professional on your bookcase. Not to mention that they are must reads from all periods in time. Well, recently while browsing in a bookstore I saw that the Penguin Classic collection has been given [...]