Tuesday 8 March, 2022

Opaper takes the friction out of social commerce

While working her way through grad school, Opaper founder Joan McIntosh ran an online bakery. “I would wake up at 3AM, 4AM, go to a commercial kitchen and go door to door, delivering food or putting it in grocery stores. Original:Opaper takes the friction out…
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Wednesday 26 January, 2022

BBC Winter Olympics ad is a 3D printed wonder

We’ve come to expect the BBC to deliver its Olympics trails with a mix of epic drama and innovative craft, and its latest offering for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, which start on February 4, is no exception. Original:BBC Winter Olympics ad is a 3D…
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Wednesday 26 January, 2022

Everything you need to know about flexible visual identity systems

Flexible visual identities are nothing new: in an age where pretty much any identity is as prominent on digital platforms as physical or static ones (if not more), identity design has become a living, breathing discipline rather than a fixed set of rules around logo…
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Monday 24 January, 2022

The Toneoptic rpm Takes Vinyl Storage Out for an Innovative Spin

Graphic designer and Toneoptic founder Fabian Geyrhalter’s massive record collection (he’s up to 1,666 records!) represents both a passion and a problem, for every vinyl enthusiast whose hobby turns the corner to become a full blown obsession must face the dilemma: “How do I safely…
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Saturday 20 March, 2021

Elegant Next Bed Murphy Bed in a PAX wardrobe

DIY Murphy Bed using a Next Bed Murphy Bed Kit and IKEA PAX wardrobe cabinets. While our daughter was away at university, we relied on her room as a guest room. Original:Elegant Next Bed Murphy Bed in a PAX wardrobe
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Wednesday 15 April, 2020

~DISCOSTRINGS~ Alan Gogoll – Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar

~STRINGSCAPES~ by Alan Gogoll A compilation of fingerstyle acoustic guitar 00:00 Silver Nights 00:23 Monday’s Melody 00:42 Apricot Eyes 01:01 Lia’s Dance 01:18 Good Ol’ Days 01:39 Friday’s Melody 02:01 Mulberry Mouse 02:36 Lila 02:52 Friendly Elephants 03:14 Owl’s Friend 03:33 Melody Fou Original:~DISCOSTRINGS~ Alan…
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Wednesday 15 April, 2020

Take A Good Look At The Very Visible Coronavirus

As you probably know, this is the coronavirus. More specifically, this is a carefully considered Autodesk illustration of the coronavirus by Alissa Eckert and Dan Higgins. Original:Take A Good Look At The Very Visible Coronavirus
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Sunday 12 April, 2020

How I Designed…The Mini Cooper! Episode 1

Hi! Welcome to the first episode of my series ‘How I Designed…’ where I sketch each of the cars that I’ve had the privilege of working on over my many years in the business. The first episode shows perhaps my most iconic design, The Mini…
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Thursday 20 June, 2019

What is the Optimal Amount of Choice Designers Should Provide?

Designers create choices. The working designers among you often create multiple options that non-designers must make a decision on. You present concept sketches or renderings for a client to choose between. Original:What is the Optimal Amount of Choice Designers Should Provide?
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Thursday 20 June, 2019

Bone conduction earphones that monitor your health

Meet Duo, the earphones that offer so much more than your regular pair of earphones. These earphones are designed to boost the intriguing technology that is bone conduction while also using this technology to bring more to the user than just the enjoyment of music.…
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