Dream Big
I have always loved TED talks (described to me once as Youtube for smart people!), so when we had the opportunity to go to TEDx in Brisbane we applied. Held on the weekend at the State Library it lived up to my high expectations. So many ideas were shared that both Paul and I came [...]
Can your projector do this?
I just stumbled upon this site (as you do!) where the company has developed a way of projecting 3D motion graphics onto a building to transform it into something surreal and surprising. Have a look at the video below to see what I mean. They are in the Nederlands so it’s a bit hard to [...]
BrisStyle Indie Designers market
Bored of predictable shopping centres? Well BrisStyle invites you to explore your senses with their Indie Designers Market tomorrow, Saturday 6 March 2010. It will be held at St Augustine’s Church, Racecourse Road, Hamilton. The good thing is you can still sleep in as it runs from 9am till 2pm. If you can’t make it [...]
A Font Conference
For all of you typography fans out there (or designers) you might get a kick out of this video. Be prepared by an awesome performance by Wingdings! “mail, scissors, bomb, mailbox!” LOL Although the matching of font names to the characters (no pun intended!), it is perhaps a little bit politically incorrect – but funny [...]
Favourite retro movie set designs
I love retro interiors, my own place is an eclectic mix of ‘50s, ‘60s, and a touch of classic design in the way of Persian rugs for the floors. The movies are a great inspiration, you can see what the top set designers have been able to collect, borrow or copy to make you believe [...]
Photoshop bloopers
There are many different ways to Photoshop an image. The key is using your judgement and eagle eyes as to which methods you see fit within the timeframe/budget while still making the end product look seamless and believable. Always take ownership of your work by taking the extra time at the end to check your [...]