If not now, then when? If not me, then who? These two interesting questions come from a TED Talk by Mick Ebeling, an entrepreneur who did something amazing and helped "unlock a locked-in artist". He helped give a paralysed artist who had only the use...
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 ReadingThe flavours, fashion and flair of Italy will be celebrated during Italian Week in Brisbane from 26 May - 2 June. To coincide with the week, at Brio Group we're excited to launch Optical FX's new website, which gives a nod to the much-loved European country....
Continue ReadingI really love the new Brisbane City Council’s “Come Together Brisbane” TV Advertising campaign. It’s fun, energetic and fresh and sends the message that its business as usual in Brisbane and this is the place to see and to have fun. I...
Continue ReadingThe recent agIdeas conference in Melbourne showcased loads of amazing designers from diverse creative backgrounds. One particularly inspirational duo, James Yencken and Leeathon Bellew, patented a little online invention called the 'Cocktail Typer'. While it's not an excessively useful tool, it is really awesome. They...
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago I came across a simple web application that explores a concept I've always been interested in - Generative Music. The basic idea behind generative music is that it is created by a system, constantly changes and is therefore, always different. The...
Continue ReadingToday, anyone can be a photographer. But I think it still rings true that a special few have 'an eye' for it. I've particularly enjoyed watching the successful career of Annie Leibovitz, a renowed photographer to the rich and famous, who made a name for...
Continue ReadingWith Mother's Day looming this Sunday, I thought it was time to share a little Brisbane secret: the Boutique Markets at Portside Wharf. If your mum is anything like mine, markets are a no-fail excursion. Pick up a coffee and wander the stalls of wonderful...
Continue ReadingJust when you thought you had seen all the combinations possible for sports, think again. Budweiser have invented their own nightclub sport known as Pool Ball. This is a clever marketing stunt by Budweiser who has been very active of late with their viral marketing campaigns....
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