I recently finished reading this book by Deyan Sudjic, Design Director of the Design Museum in London. Sudjic addresses designed objects and how particular objects invoke an emotional response. In the chapter on Archetypes Sudjic focuses on particular examples such as the Anglepoise lamp to inform about the origins, why the product was successful, and how these same principles can still be applied today. Overall he has quite a witty approach and uses Apple, the Walther PPK, a myriad of digital cameras and cars to contextualise his points.
I recently saw Objectified and felt both hit similar points. I’d recommend both as the ideas mentioned really make you conscious of the importance of design in this distinct field. The Guardian have a review of the book here. Also the lovely cover of the book was designed by the excellent Yes Studio in London who recently updated their website.
No website yet just this awesome PDF from Mind Design, London. Of particular note is their Bauhaus inspired Muggenburg Grotesk typeface.
Portuguese Aires Mateus has one of the slickest architecture websites I’ve ever come across.
After a leave of absence to complete my Visual Communication degree I’m back and ready to make some contributions to DontBlog.Me. Keeping with the theme of promoting home grown talent, check out ODOS Architects who have just been shortlisted for an RIAI Award.
Thought I’d keep up the lovely open bind showcase. Lovely stuff from Daddy in Denmark. Drastically different from Daddy in Ireland
Interesting site & some great work – check it!!
Damn Swiss. Some smashing work from recent graduate Adrian Glatthorn.
Design Project – Love the bags!
Some sweet work from re-public – (Just to note you have to double click for the buttons to work) Check it!!
An Initation in Typography – Denastas & Chapus
Amazing work from Fauxpas Grafik.
I’ve seen some of Dennis’ photography from Hort, really nice design work too.
Some really nice motion pieces from Maxim Zhestkov
Great work, as always, from Karl Toomey. Karl is also one of the brainchilds behind the infamous Synth Eastwood.
Some more fanstic work from down under. Hofstede Design.