Wednesday 17 March 2010

Morag Myerscough



Morag came to speak to us in university about her practice and works she is involved in.
She has set up her own cross disciplinary design practice, Studio Myerscough, in 1993, and over the last thirteen years she has worked with some ofthe most respected, design-led companies in the UK.
The integration of design and its environment is central to her approach, it is a complete approach not controlled by labels and limitations.



James Greenhow (Kilimanjaro magazine)

James Greenhow came in to talk to us about the work of the Phil Thomas Foundation.

The foundation has been set up to help support students on placement after graduation, and also help with your work and feedback whilst getting your degree. They have some great contacts and are really out to help us to take advantage guys!!
Nick Maggio




Juan Felipe Rubio



Behind the surface, underwater photography project (I love this image)




art photography and video Sam Taylor Wood


Inspired by type.....


Milhail Mihaylov type




Lilymelrose


Daniella spinat folded paper typeface


Army soldier alphabet






Walls are talking



Whitworth art gallery currently has an exhibition on called 'walls are talking' exhibition featuring wallpapers from such as Thomas Demand, Andy Warhol, and manny more. It was good to see the way in which some artists have pushed the boundaries of how we see wallpaper and the content of wallpaper design. some were about social issues and some were the more subtle. You initially see the wallpaper and think that it is a nice pattern, however on closer inspection it reveals that the images are of a ruder or taboo nature. Take a look for yourself!!
Marc Valli, editor in chief of elephant magazine

I went to a talk at Noiselab to see marc valli, the editor in chief of elephant magazine and founder of magma bookstore. It was interesting to hear about how he worked with freelance people and decisions made on the content feel, and look of what he wanted elephant to have.
He talked about how he decided and came about creating the magazine & he gave us a 10 step guide to creating your own magazine. They were: concept, market, finance, financial formula, editorial direction, structure & style, form a team, sales & distribution, quality control, and diversify.
Valli also talked about running magma shops in the north and south, also giving us advise about designing book covers.
The waiting room



The waiting room had an exhibition which featured works from all the previous designers & creatives who have exhibited there before. they also added some friends of mine work there. Good work guys!