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Posts for Tag: design
Design Perspectives: Paul Rand Short Film
This is a great, simple animated introduction to the design thinking of Paul Rand, enjoy....
This animation was created by http://www.imaginaryforces.com/archive/alphabetical/415
"For his posthumous induction into The One Club's Hall of Fame for 2007, Imaginary Forces created a short film, combining original animation with a videotaped interview of Rand himself, that encapsulated his unique and timeless contribution to the design community."
A World of Miffy & Dick Bruna
"Each book first begins with a little idea"
I've been meaning to post a homage to one of my graphic design heroes, Dick Bruna, for some time - so here it is. There's so much material out there I thought I'd collate lots of links, quotations and illustrations on the man, Miffy and his other illustrative creations to give a fuller picture of him and his work...enjoy!!
I Love Vintage Book Covers
My flickr gallery of 18 fantastic vintage book covers
This collection of my favourite vintage book covers are all contemporary, graphic, colourful and an overall slice of wonderful. Full set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathykavan/galleries/72157623334641385/
New visual language for BBC's digital services | Work in progress
This work in progress article is a really good insight into the thinking behind the redesign of the BBC's digital services. I particularly like the detail into the inspiration for the grid system from vintage Penguin book cover grids, the idea of an interwoven vertical and horizontal grid system to weave the eye around the content, the more dramatic use of typography focusing on signposting and articulation and insight into their use of 4 new carousel systems. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2010/02/a_new_global_visual_language_f...
AnotherDesignPoster | Shape Set
via flickr.com
My poster set using Hexagon, Triangle, Circle and Square shapes, see full set at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathykavan/sets/72157623323032297/
Love or hate MTV's 'refreshed' logo?
The original MTV logo, like many once hip young things, has been deemed over the hill at 30. It's not expired, but it's definitely had a botoxed makeover becoming a stiffer, more business-like face ready to do battle with all the other grown-ups...
My Vintage Kubrick Book Cover Designs
My book cover designs of Stanley Kubrick films as vintage looking book covers - see bigger here http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathykavan/
Bright & colourful designs by James Joyce
James Joyce is a London-based artist and designer. At the start of 2006 he founded his own studio One Fine Day where he produces limited edition prints of his work as well as taking on commissions from a variety of clients.
Modern Films as Retro Video Games
More new content pretending to be old - cool & well executed video game cartridge designs by Penney Design http://penneydesign.tumblr.com/