INSPIRATION - Louise Bourgeois

In memory of Lousie Bourgeois Dec 25 1911 - May 31 2010

Online exhibition put together by The Guggenheim

INSPIRATION - Dustin Kemper

This Philedelphia based artist is trained in photography but has since branched out to include collage and canvas. Influenced by street art, architecture, swiss design and graffiti Kempers work is described as organised chaos. Tenfold is the name is his latest portfolio, signed off 'making digital analog again'

Dustin Kemper

INSPIRATION - Ingo Maurer

What better to do than blog on a Tuesday morning. Being sick I am confined to my bubble, so will throw up a couple of posts today.
First off my lighting lover Ingo Maurer. He mixes my love of ceramics and lighting and mashes it into a euphoric burst of lighting happiness. love love love.

PUBLICATIONS - IdN Magazine

A few of us at school have subscribed to this phenomenal publication. Focusing on graphic design, visual communication, illustration and motion graphics both within Australia and abroad. Each volume of IdN magazine comes with a cd of short films relavent to the necessary topic. The most current volume is Retro Graphics :: Nostalgia in Modern Times.

STORES WE LOVE - The Works

Every stylist and interior designers dream! its like the Officeworks of home wares and accessories.
For those who haven't been it has to be seen to be believed! The Works is part of the Bed Bath N Table company.

Address: 275 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122

Phone number: (03) 98106600

Directions & map click here

INSPIRATION - Maria Grossman

I think we may have struck inspiration gold with this one!
Maria Grossman a German artist/photographer/stylist specializing in food, floristry and home wares accessory styling.

INSPIRATION - Dani Marti

Some may say amazing while othersmight be a little freaked out.
Dani Marti creates installation using a range of materials - from ropes to pearls and even scourers like the one below at the Hilton Hotel in South Warf.

For more info on Dani Marti

STUDENT WORK: Drawing Out 2010 window

For those of you who didn't get a chance to see the 'Drawing Out' window display group 2A installed, here are some shots by day and by night...

By Day:

By Night:

EVENT REVIEW - AGIdeas

3 days... 40 speakers.. 200+ people... and you have AGIdeas

The most uneblievably inspiring design conference in our home town of Melbourne!
It would take forever to retell our experiences, the lessons we learnt, and all those who inspired us, but here's a few that stood out.



Moose (Paul Curtis) - Reverse Graffiti
Instead of using a spray can, Paul Curtis aka Moose uses a scrubbing brush or high powered hose... How, you might be thinking.. Well check out the video below of his 'Reverse Graffiti Project'. This guy is a genious!!! something that has to be seen to be believed!!
http://www.reversegraffitiproject.com/






Resn - Interactive Agency
New Zealand based digital design company at the forefront of current and emerging interactive technologies.
Clients include Mtv, Coke and Toyota
http://www.resn.co.nz/
Check out their reel below




Ghostpatrol - Illustrator
Specialising in a range of disciplines from fine ink drawing to street art. Utlising found materials from spray cans to wood and clay.


Having seen his work close up at the No Comply exhibition @ Red Bull HQ last year.. This guy is brilliant!
http://www.ghostpatrol.net/

Inspiration - Gwyn Hanssen Pigott

Legendary Potter Gwyn Hanssen Pigott knows merchandising.

So much so that Dinosaur designs have taken a leaf from her book.
Check out the similarities in their presentation.

INSPIRATION - Painting

Klari Reis
Que Houxo

Robert Doble
Frank Gonzales

Mark Chadwick