by Paul on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 | 
No Comments | Tags: collections, design, film, poster
If you haven’t seen the new Christopher Nolan film ‘Inception’, do so immediately. This isn’t a blog about films and their content, so I won’t go into detail about the plot or the production values, or anything like that. Just know this; It’s absolutely outstanding!
The following collection of ‘Inception’ poster designs really capture the essence of the film, without explaining anything specific about the storyline. They capture your attention and imagination like all good film posters should, and the lack of explanation peaks your curiosity. Read the rest of this entry »
by Paul on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 | Comments Off | Tags: album cover, atari teenage riot, redesign
Client: Self Promotional
Description: A redesign of the cover for ‘The Virus Has Been Spread’, a tribute album to Atari Teenage Riot. Released by underground/experimental electronica record label D-Trash Records, the album features covers of ATR songs by various artists on the D-Trash label.
The Virus Has Been Spread album page.
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by Paul on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 | 2 Comments | Tags: design competition, packaging design
The tissue manufacturer Kleenex are running a design competition in the UK, giving 3 lucky winners the opportunity to have their designs printed and used on the packaging for Kleenex’s collection cube. The overall winner will also receive an Apple iPad!
Entry to the competition is exclusively via the Kleenex Facebook page, and as the entries are selected for a short list via a voting system by Facebook users, it seems to me that the winners are likely to be those who have the most Facebook friends and can drum up the most publicity via their extended network.
Many of the entries are simply stock images or copyrighted imagery, so it’s possible that actual design talent MIGHT be able to shine through. The final date for entry is 31st October 2010, but if you’re entering, get your entry in ASAP!
If you’ve entered the competition, or know of anyone that is, be sure to leave a comment below letting me know.
by Paul on Monday, July 5th, 2010 | No Comments | Tags: collections, photography
When it comes to design, less is most definitely more. And save for text on a plain background, you can’t get much simpler than a photograph and some type.
This collection of album covers features artwork from albums by a range of musicians, all of which have eye-catching, simple photography as the basis for the design. Read the rest of this entry »
by Paul on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 | No Comments | Tags: illustration, Manchester, vector
On Monday 21st June 2010, the legendary Mancunian comedian Chris Sievey sadly lost his battle with cancer, aged 54.
Chris was best known for his iconic and much-loved character ‘Frank Sidebottom’, an aspiring pop star who never let his (many) failures get him down. Through his work, performances and TV appearances, Chris put Frank’s home town of Timperley on the map. Read the rest of this entry »
by Paul on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 | Comments Off | Tags: 3D art, digital art, photoshop, typography
Client: Self Promotional
Description: An illustration based on the popular and possibly over-used style of creating 3D typography. Created in Cinema 4D with additional effects added in Photoshop.
by Paul on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 | 2 Comments | Tags: tips
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Personally, I often find it hard to come up with an idea for a design to help keep my creative juices flowing and my portfolio up to date. Over the last few days I’ve been brainstorming ways to come up with my own design briefs that are not only going to help me gain content for my portfolio, but also give me experience of trying new techniques or areas of design.
Here are my suggestions. I’d love to hear of ways that help you to keep creatively active via a quick and easy comment at the end. Read the rest of this entry »
by Paul on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Tags: illustration, political
Client: Self Promotional
Description: An anti-fascist illustration.
The Nazi soldier is greeting the orphaned boy he met on a ‘meet and greet’ walk through a village his soldiers now occupy. The boy exclaims simply “Your uniform does not impress me”, effectively telling the soldier his efforts have failed, as he he won’t be growing up wanting to become a Nazi.
by Paul on Sunday, June 27th, 2010 | Comments Off | Tags: illustration, political
Client: Self Promotional
Description: The text is lyrics from the song ‘Dear Government’ by the (now disbanded) band The Shizit.
by Paul on Friday, May 28th, 2010 | No Comments | Tags: copyright, design news, logo
The world famous Harrods department store in London have issued an Essex business with an order to change their logo or face legal action over copyright infringement.
The logo in question is that of Hollands Cafe Lounge which the business owner Nigel Holland (pictured) claims is based off of the way his wife, with whom he runs the business, writes their surname. Read the rest of this entry »
