Triple J recently counted down the Hottest 100 Australian Albums, as voted by the Aussie public. When I was compiling my shortlist in preparation to vote, I noticed that the albums I remembered best as a whole, were the ones that I could remember what...
Continue ReadingCheck out this fantastically creative fence art designed and produced by Dutch design outfit: Demarkersvan – Lace Fence. Dutch design strikes again!!! [caption id="attachment_7353" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Images by Lace Fence."][/caption] Lace Fence have crafted something which was purely functional with a hostile stigma into something aesthetic and...
Continue ReadingWe're all very excited about the Cannes Lions Festival which is currently in full swing. Shortlists and winners are being announced daily at the Cannes Lions website and diary entries from Aussie representatives at Cannes are being detailed at Campaign Brief. The festival describes itself as...
Continue ReadingWhen building a successful brand, it's important to understand the impact your logo will have on how you are perceived within the market, its ability to communicate, and its appeal to your target market. This doesn't necessarily mean it has to say or look like...
Continue ReadingTeaching branded fashion this semester at Billy Blue College of Design has resulted in me uncovering the story and inspiration behind many established and young fashion designers. In particular we discuss the connection behind their design philosophy and how that transfers to their work and...
Continue ReadingThe Dalai Lama is coming to Australia next month, and I managed to score a ticket to see his seminar in Melbourne. I'm really looking forward to dosing my soul in clean, refreshing perspective. So this month, I'm getting ready by cleansing my creative soul,...
Continue ReadingQ Weekend Magazine recently featured the story "Shot on Site" which is about Brisbane born and educated painter Robert Brownhall. This story immediately drew my attention as I was very taken by the pictures shown of his work. His subjects are mostly office towers, bridges,...
Continue ReadingI woke up this morning bursting with blog article ideas – weekend outings, upcoming events, social media trends, mind blowing marketing campaigns - but then I got to work, and the words disappeared like water droplets in the desert. I was stuck at a creative roadblock...
Continue ReadingPecha Kucha was on again last night at the Brisbane Powerhouse. The name "Pecha Kucha" comes from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat" which reflects the idea behind the inspirational night – concise speakers who have 20 images x 20 seconds to present...
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