Sunday, July 12, 2009
Webfind: Design Supermarket
Stumbled across this website the other day while looking for something else. It's called the Supermarket, "Great design. Straight from designers". From what I can tell, the idea behind Supermarket is a little similar to Etsy. It's a website where designers, design firms and creative folks can create an account and sell things that they make. The site is split up into three sections: wear + carry, space + place and paper + prints.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Design: JS Bach + Zaha Hadid Architects
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects | Installation: United Kingdom
Zaha Hadid Architects have built an installation at Manchester Art Gallery to house performances of music by Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
"The aim is to create a near-perfect visual and sonic environment for the audience to experience some of the world’s most beautiful chamber music. A union of two true originals, three centuries apart.
Johann Sebastian Bach's music is both beautiful and audacious, striking and sensual. In a very different way, the same can be said for the remarkable creations of Zaha Hadid – one of the most artistic and forward-thinking architects of her generation.
Zaha Hadid Architects will be visually and acoustically transforming one of our exhibition spaces. They'll be creating an extraordinary and intimate chamber music hall, exclusively for Manchester International Festival."
The installation created by Zaha Hadid Architects will be open for free public viewing during standard gallery opening hours, until 31 August 2009.
For more information visit, www.mif.co.uk for details.
Zaha Hadid Architects have built an installation at Manchester Art Gallery to house performances of music by Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
"The aim is to create a near-perfect visual and sonic environment for the audience to experience some of the world’s most beautiful chamber music. A union of two true originals, three centuries apart.
Johann Sebastian Bach's music is both beautiful and audacious, striking and sensual. In a very different way, the same can be said for the remarkable creations of Zaha Hadid – one of the most artistic and forward-thinking architects of her generation.
Zaha Hadid Architects will be visually and acoustically transforming one of our exhibition spaces. They'll be creating an extraordinary and intimate chamber music hall, exclusively for Manchester International Festival."
The installation created by Zaha Hadid Architects will be open for free public viewing during standard gallery opening hours, until 31 August 2009.
For more information visit, www.mif.co.uk for details.
Stamps + Design: Part 1
Designed by Royal Mail UK | Country: United Kingdom
British Design Classics Stamp Set
Earlier this year the Royal Mail UK released a series
of first-class stamps depicting 10 modern milestones.
Polypropylene Chair
Found in public buildings throughout the world, almost everyone will have sat on a Robin Day chair at some time.
London Underground Map
Harry Beck’s easy to understand design was based on an electrical wiring diagram.
Mini Skirt
Mary Quant rewrote the fashion rules for women forever with her daring design.
K2 Telephone Kiosk
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s design bright-red phone box always stood out on the streets of the UK.
Routemaster Bus
Once a symbol of London to visitors from all over the world now only a few of Douglas Scott and Colin Curtis’s remain on London’s streets.
Penguin Books
Edward Young’s book jacket design was instantly recognizable as a Penguin edition.
The Mini
Sir Alec Issigonis made use of every available space in the small car that was as much a fashion statement as a means of transport.
Anglepoise Lamp
George Carwardine’s flexible design brought light wherever it was needed.
Supermarine Spitfire
The superlative Battle of Britain fighter with its distinctive elliptical wings was designed by R J Mitchell who sadly died before the plane went into production.
Concorde
Aerospatiale and BAC’s supersonic jet was capable of twice the speed of sound and beautiful to look at too.
[Sources: Zeen; Hubmedia]
British Design Classics Stamp Set
Earlier this year the Royal Mail UK released a series
of first-class stamps depicting 10 modern milestones.
Polypropylene Chair
Found in public buildings throughout the world, almost everyone will have sat on a Robin Day chair at some time.
London Underground Map
Harry Beck’s easy to understand design was based on an electrical wiring diagram.
Mini Skirt
Mary Quant rewrote the fashion rules for women forever with her daring design.
K2 Telephone Kiosk
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s design bright-red phone box always stood out on the streets of the UK.
Routemaster Bus
Once a symbol of London to visitors from all over the world now only a few of Douglas Scott and Colin Curtis’s remain on London’s streets.
Penguin Books
Edward Young’s book jacket design was instantly recognizable as a Penguin edition.
The Mini
Sir Alec Issigonis made use of every available space in the small car that was as much a fashion statement as a means of transport.
Anglepoise Lamp
George Carwardine’s flexible design brought light wherever it was needed.
Supermarine Spitfire
The superlative Battle of Britain fighter with its distinctive elliptical wings was designed by R J Mitchell who sadly died before the plane went into production.
Concorde
Aerospatiale and BAC’s supersonic jet was capable of twice the speed of sound and beautiful to look at too.
[Sources: Zeen; Hubmedia]
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Packaging: Sanna Annukka + Amore
Nice package design by illustrator and printmaker Sanna Annukka (top 3) and Amore (bottom), a branding/identity firm based in Sweden.
Packaging: The Kitchen
Designed by Design Friendship | Country: United Kingdom
Nice package design by Design Friendship for the culinary shop The Kitchen.
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Nice package design by Design Friendship for the culinary shop The Kitchen.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
Design Spotlight: Hammerpress
Designed by Hammerpress | Country: US/Kansas City
Hammerpress retail store and letterpress shop is located in the trendy Crossroads Art District in Kansas City, MO. Lindsay Laricks and Brady Vest design everything from letterpress posters, apparel, stationery, art prints, wedding invitations and various other printed material.
Don't live in Kansas City? You can still purchase some of their merch at their online store, Chronicle Books and Amazon.
[Explore]
Hammerpress retail store and letterpress shop is located in the trendy Crossroads Art District in Kansas City, MO. Lindsay Laricks and Brady Vest design everything from letterpress posters, apparel, stationery, art prints, wedding invitations and various other printed material.
Don't live in Kansas City? You can still purchase some of their merch at their online store, Chronicle Books and Amazon.
[Explore]
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Design Spotlight: Hedi Slimane
Currently enjoying the stunning black and white photography + photo dairy of French fashion designer, cultural and indie-rock scene photographer Hedi Slimane.
"Having a background in furniture design, fragrance, store design, and photography, Slimane is noted for the slim silhouette of his menswear. In addition to his work as a fashion designer, he has been involved in various other projects, including becoming editor-in-chief of French daily newspaper Libération and designing album covers for artists such as Phoenix."[1]
Slimane has also published several books of his photography, such as Rock Diary, Stage and London Birth Of A Cult.
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Designer + Photographer: Hedi Slimane | Country: France
"Having a background in furniture design, fragrance, store design, and photography, Slimane is noted for the slim silhouette of his menswear. In addition to his work as a fashion designer, he has been involved in various other projects, including becoming editor-in-chief of French daily newspaper Libération and designing album covers for artists such as Phoenix."[1]
Slimane has also published several books of his photography, such as Rock Diary, Stage and London Birth Of A Cult.
[See more]
Designer + Photographer: Hedi Slimane | Country: France
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