Creative Classroom Motivation

Graphic design is one of those things that is so often thought of as something ‘some creative’ does on a computer. In fact, it is TOO often thought as that. If you’re a BuzzFeed addict you may have already come across this duo from Columbus College of Art, but they have got this Graphic Design ‘thing’ right. Continue reading “Creative Classroom Motivation”

IBM: Design-ward Ho!

IBM has always been at the forefront of technological advancement for the last century, but in its engineering and software focused company there has been a beautiful discovery. In the IBM archives small glimpses of gorgeous graphic design have been unveiled. Not only does this show us some interesting insight on the company’s past, but we can only expect more stunning graphic design work from the company as they are currently casting out a net to catch and recruit designers. Continue reading “IBM: Design-ward Ho!”

When that Lightbulb Above Your Head Lasts a Quarter of a Century

Revision has been tying me down and all forms of procrastination have been welcome, so it was no surprise that my meanderings on Facebook led to a small discovery pointed out by a friend. Philips have created something amazing… Amazing enough to drag me away from revision. Yes, it is a flat lightbulb. What is so great about this? Let me enlighten you. Continue reading “When that Lightbulb Above Your Head Lasts a Quarter of a Century”

Capturing the Soul in a Contraption

First off, I’d just like to apologise for how long I’ve left this. Deadlines and Uni work have been piling up and I’ve only just managed to get a break!

Although the main focus for this blog revolves around Design, Illustration and Technology, I can’t avoid the beauty of captured masterpieces, and by this, I mean the art of photography. Continue reading “Capturing the Soul in a Contraption”

Staircase Melodies

How many of you avoid taking the steps everyday when there is an escalator about? I know I definitely am a culprit due to my utter laziness, but this is really something that we all need to change.

The Fun Theory, an initiative by Volkswagen, tried to come up with a way of getting more people to use the stairs by adding a pinch of fun to it! Continue reading “Staircase Melodies”