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Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Very nice stop motion
This Is Where We Live from 4th Estate on Vimeo.
I found this great stop motion animation which was created for the 25th anniversary of 4th Estate. now called 5th Estate, this is a place where writers can go to post opinion and debate, try out new material, and where readers can fight back on all the issues that interest them.
The animation really gets you in a literary state of mind and you have to appreciate the craftsmanship in the book-based landscapes and also in the lighting and post-production.
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Do I remember the moment I fell in love with print?
I have always found flicking through the pages of magazines, catalogues, brochures and books more satisfying than surfing the web. This could be put down to my background in the arts and the extensive scrapbooking, sketchbooking and collecting of paper based data that this involves. Or it could simply be that print offers fantastic tangible qualities that the internet can't such as the smell of paper, the feel of stock, and the sound of pages turning.
In short, no, I don't remember the precise moment I fell in love with print, however I certainly fell in love all over again when passed a copy of 'What's Next' magazine created by Sappi and agency, John Brown.
It is rare to find a journal that differentiates itself quite as much as this one - I was hooked before I'd seen any content and it wasn't the cover's imagery that lured me, it was the stock: Magno Satin 300gsm. Printed on 5 examples of Sappi's finest papers, the magazine is designed to discuss and explore the issues facing and shaping the print industry.
The qualities of the cover stock (which drew me in) are difficult to articulate, Sappi describes its' touch as "suave beyond conventional satin finishes" and it is hard to find an alternative description. Imagine a smooth silky surface paired with a velvety richness to the touch. The sumptous, almost rubbery satin finish invites print lovers to wonder at the exquisite reproduction of colour and detail.
After much appreciation of the tangible nature of the cover stock the journal itself does not disappoint. Sappi and John Brown obviously have a firm grasp of what works for the genre. Its opening feature 'On Paper' asks 8 global creatives "do you remember the first time you fell in love with print?" and proves an interesting read.
Fab imagery, layout and type; great articles and exquisite use of stock throughout. I can't wait for the next issue.
Zoe (Graphic Designer)
In short, no, I don't remember the precise moment I fell in love with print, however I certainly fell in love all over again when passed a copy of 'What's Next' magazine created by Sappi and agency, John Brown.
It is rare to find a journal that differentiates itself quite as much as this one - I was hooked before I'd seen any content and it wasn't the cover's imagery that lured me, it was the stock: Magno Satin 300gsm. Printed on 5 examples of Sappi's finest papers, the magazine is designed to discuss and explore the issues facing and shaping the print industry.
The qualities of the cover stock (which drew me in) are difficult to articulate, Sappi describes its' touch as "suave beyond conventional satin finishes" and it is hard to find an alternative description. Imagine a smooth silky surface paired with a velvety richness to the touch. The sumptous, almost rubbery satin finish invites print lovers to wonder at the exquisite reproduction of colour and detail.
After much appreciation of the tangible nature of the cover stock the journal itself does not disappoint. Sappi and John Brown obviously have a firm grasp of what works for the genre. Its opening feature 'On Paper' asks 8 global creatives "do you remember the first time you fell in love with print?" and proves an interesting read.
Fab imagery, layout and type; great articles and exquisite use of stock throughout. I can't wait for the next issue.
Zoe (Graphic Designer)
Friday, 11 June 2010
Mega to Mediocre
Being a not-so-massive footy fan I am unqualified to comment on the technical aspect of the upcoming matches. However I would like to comment, very briefly, on the design hype surrounding the FIFA Worldcup 2010.
From Mega-Cool to Mediocre it's the passion that counts and the creators of these delights have passion a plenty.
Zoe
From Mega-Cool to Mediocre it's the passion that counts and the creators of these delights have passion a plenty.
Zoe
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