http://student.agda.com.au AGDA Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:26 +0000 http://student.agda.com.au en http://student.agda.com.au/Numskull http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Numskull Wed, 22 May 2013 00:33:26 +0000 AGDA 5664598 With Semi-Permanent taking over Sydney this weekend, we'd like to introduce you to one of the speakers, Numskull. Based in Sydney, Numskull is reclaiming the streets, one colourful wall at a time. He's an illustrator who doles out punch and presence by the (paint) bucket-load. His work is found both indoors as well as all over buildings, providing commuters with a journey quite unlike any other. Described by the artist as ‘confusing’ yet ‘pleasing’, Numskull’s portfolio is full of quirky characters with odd facial expressions. But it’s a good kind of odd, the kind of odd you want to keep refilling your cup with. Numskull’s work has been featured around the globe, and he completes numerous collabs with a whole hosts of artists, including Rone, Beastman and Fintan Magee. Satisfy your design thirst at funksull.com and for more information on this weekend's events, visit semipermanent.com. <img src="http://payload168.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5664598/Numskull1.jpg" width="640" height="431" width_o="640" height_o="431" src_o="http://payload168.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5664598/Numskull1_o.jpg" data-mid="30577778" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload168.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5664598/Numskull2.jpg" width="640" height="464" width_o="640" height_o="464" src_o="http://payload168.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5664598/Numskull2_o.jpg" data-mid="30577780" border="0" align="left"/> With Semi-Permanent taking over Sydney this weekend, we'd like to introduce you to one of the speakers, Numskull. Based in Sydney, Numskull is reclaiming the... http://student.agda.com.au/Unusually-Beautiful http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Unusually-Beautiful Wed, 15 May 2013 02:15:26 +0000 AGDA 5618469 Traditionally funerals in Japan are strictly a black and white sort of arrangement. But this is not the case with this new ad campaign. Tokyo based ad agency I&S BBDO were commissioned to create an unconventional ad for Nishinihon Funeral home. So they chose to use dried flowers in a real life size skeleton made initially from pressed flowers! More info here <img src="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-1.jpg" width="628" height="1800" width_o="628" height_o="1800" src_o="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-1_o.jpg" data-mid="30312811" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-3_1.jpg" width="623" height="294" width_o="623" height_o="294" src_o="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-3_1_o.jpg" data-mid="30312817" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-4.jpg" width="630" height="297" width_o="630" height_o="297" src_o="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-4_o.jpg" data-mid="30312821" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-5.jpg" width="629" height="294" width_o="629" height_o="294" src_o="http://payload165.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5618469/nishinihon-tenrei-life-is-endless-5_o.jpg" data-mid="30312824" border="0" align="left"/> Traditionally funerals in Japan are strictly a black and white sort of arrangement. But this is not the case with this new ad campaign. Tokyo based ad agency I&S... http://student.agda.com.au/Craig-Karl http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Craig-Karl Tue, 14 May 2013 17:25:55 +0000 AGDA 5585206 Craig Redman and Karl Maier are each pretty excellent in their own right. While Craig often collaborates with fashion company Colette, and manages the blog he previously created Darcel Disappoints; Karl has co-created The Pop Manifesto, a digital document devoted to all things counter-culture. Not to mention, both have exhibited across the globe. As they are pretty rad separately it makes perfect sense that, together, they could create the stuff of legends. Even if one is stationed in London while the other works from NYC. Craig and Carl often create vector images that are striking, jam-packed full of colour, and just a little fun. Their odd, dissected portraits are particularly enjoyable, you'll even find Lebron and Kanye in there. You may have even spotted some Craig and Karl work without even noticing it. They’ve exhibited with Monster Children, illustrated for The New York Times, produced artwork for The Rooftop Cinema and made The Thousands website and iPhone app infectious. And when they’re not creating for high-end clients, they’re simply making ridiculously rad illustrations. There really is no other way to say it, Craig and Karl are cool. More at craigandkarl.com. <img src="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl1_720.jpg" width="720" height="480" width_o="1275" height_o="850" src_o="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl1_o.jpg" data-mid="30299991" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl2_720.jpg" width="720" height="569" width_o="1074" height_o="850" src_o="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl2_o.jpg" data-mid="30300010" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl3_720.jpg" width="720" height="489" width_o="1250" height_o="850" src_o="http://payload164.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5585206/Craig_Karl3_o.jpg" data-mid="30300062" border="0" align="left"/> Craig Redman and Karl Maier are each pretty excellent in their own right. While Craig often collaborates with fashion company Colette, and manages the blog he... http://student.agda.com.au/The-Chair-with-Hoyne http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/The-Chair-with-Hoyne Wed, 08 May 2013 18:28:19 +0000 AGDA 5576997 Last night AGDA Victoria's event The Chair lit up 1000 Pound Bend in the heart of the city, as the partners of Hoyne design - Andrew Hoyne and Dan Johnson - spoke about growing their business interstate, developing a work culture that both sparked creativity and a sense of 'home', advising clients on building new and inclusive communities, and the pitfalls and triumphs that have peppered the ride. "Relish your naivety" were virtually the first words out of Andrew's mouth, as he emphasised the thrill and potential of being at the start of your journey - you're not expected to know everything, and there's a wonderful sense of adventure and optimism that comes with not realising just how hard it's going to get. This was both motivating, and entirely terrifying. As the pair talked easily and naturally about their experiences with Hoyne, it was abundantly clear that when it comes down to it, it's just lots, and lots of hard work. "There's no way around it, you have to work hard." And it seems they believe in this wholeheartedly - the driving reason for Andrew uprooting himself from Melbourne and beginning a studio in Sydney (before Dan came on board) was quite simply because "life seemed too easy." He quite freely admits that there are "definitely people out there that are way more talented than me, but I will never fucking give up." Perseverance is key. This work ethic shines through incredibly brightly, as both Melbourne and Sydney studios are thriving, and the dream of taking their brand internationally bubbles softly in the background. While Andrew has remained in Sydney, Dan heads the Melbourne office, and the two have created very different studio cultures, based on their personalities, and how each works best. Yet however they choose to inspire creativity, or relax after finishing a project, both value their staff. When deciding who to bring on board, it seems personality is by far the winning factor, as they need someone whose company they value. The team remains a priority within the business, as it should be able to run smoothly and successfully without its leaders always present. Although Sydney and Melbourne run beautifully alongside each other now, Andrew talked of the initial move interstate as kind of an "epic fail". The majority of the Melbourne staff resigned, roughly 50% of their clients decided to leave, and hundreds of thousands of dollars were lost in that first year. It took a hell of a lot of determination, long hours and persistance to rebuild the brand, and it's testament to just how hard these guys work. Now, in 2013, they are not only tackling 'graphic design', but often sitting at the helm of many of their projects. This means developing a concept, art directing photo shoots, creating the visual language, and directing other designers - whether that be industrial or landscape designers, or architects - as clients trust their vision wholeheartedly in the hands of the Hoyne partners. It's really wonderful that these events are so readily available to us (and that this one was free to AGDA members!) I'm not ending with a sales pitch, don't freak out, it's just, in the first years of uni lecturers would go on and on about the value of reaching outside the bubble of school, and for the most part I casually swiped their suggestions away, intent on knocking out a stellar resolution for whichever brief was due next. But now, having realised just how much knowledge, and inspiration, and how many people are actually willing to sit and have a chat with you, I'm not sure why I put it off for so long. I can never say goodbye seamlessly so, y'know, get involved kids! <img src="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_Parramatta_720.jpg" width="720" height="487" width_o="768" height_o="520" src_o="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_Parramatta_o.jpg" data-mid="30068732" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_IntelligentInvestor_720.jpg" width="720" height="487" width_o="768" height_o="520" src_o="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_IntelligentInvestor_o.jpg" data-mid="30068772" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_BondiRepublic_720.jpg" width="720" height="476" width_o="786" height_o="520" src_o="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5576997/Hoyne_BondiRepublic_o.jpg" data-mid="30068788" border="0" align="left"/> Last night AGDA Victoria's event The Chair lit up 1000 Pound Bend in the heart of the city, as the partners of Hoyne design - Andrew Hoyne and Dan Johnson - spoke... http://student.agda.com.au/Uglylogo http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Uglylogo Tue, 07 May 2013 18:24:14 +0000 AGDA 5569327 It was just a few years ago that Frode Skaren graduated from the Olso National Academy of the Arts. In the short time since he has managed to establish a one man design studio, Uglylogo. What’s more, Skaren lives pretty much in the middle of the Norwegian forest (HOW COOL?!), but his work has attracted so much attention that he doesn’t have to do much but sit and wait for the jobs to roll in (ALSO, AWESOME!). Uglylogo is strongly focused on printed matter, with hand illustration and screen printing comprising a large percentage of Skaren’s folio. He brings a kind of fresh breath of Norwegian air to an industry where the digital is taking over. Some even yell ‘THE DEATH OF PRINT!’ from old factory rooftops, where it’s suddenly the early 1800s, England, and everything is dramatically shouted across unsteady cobblestoned streets, and men wear top hats. Well Frode Skaren may be our advocate for all that’s good and hand-drawn. A lovely mixture of sleek graphic design and offbeat illustration, Uglylogo delivers a combination that’s bound to impress. More at uglylogo.no <img src="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5569327/UglyLogo1.png" width="638" height="662" width_o="638" height_o="662" src_o="http://payload163.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5569327/UglyLogo1_o.png" data-mid="30022582" border="0" align="left"/> It was just a few years ago that Frode Skaren graduated from the Olso National Academy of the Arts. In the short time since he has managed to establish a one man... http://student.agda.com.au/Willy-Verginer-and-his-works-of-wood http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Willy-Verginer-and-his-works-of-wood Sun, 05 May 2013 20:45:24 +0000 AGDA 5554489 Willy Verginer takes the concept of wood carvings and flips it around, shakes it up a little, does a bit of a dance with it then presents it like no one’s ever seen before. His entire portfolio is centered around these figures – part creepy, part very cool – all of which are carved from wood and are virtually life-size. Playing with the elements of composition and colour, Verginer arranges his characters in the most interesting of situations. Each is broken down into very clear sections of monotone colour, with so much texture that we could easily imagine a Night at the Art Gallery-type scenario. Based in Italy, Verginer has exhibited his work all over the world. He’s also won a bunch of awards but his website is mainly in Italian so for the time being you’ll just have to give in to the power that is Verginer and get totally freaked out by these could-be-new friends. OK phew, think we've managed to side-step any kind of willy / wood showdown. So much more at verginer.com <img src="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy1.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" src_o="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy1_o.jpg" data-mid="29934357" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy2.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" src_o="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy2_o.jpg" data-mid="29934381" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy3.jpg" width="640" height="480" width_o="640" height_o="480" src_o="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5554489/Willy3_o.jpg" data-mid="29934384" border="0" align="left"/> Willy Verginer takes the concept of wood carvings and flips it around, shakes it up a little, does a bit of a dance with it then presents it like no one’s ever... http://student.agda.com.au/agIdeas-2013-Day-Three http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/agIdeas-2013-Day-Three Sun, 05 May 2013 07:30:13 +0000 AGDA 5550794 The final day of the agIdeas 2013 International Forum did not disappoint, bringing in the last leg of the race with yet another killer line up of speakers. George Poonkhin Khut spoke of his research into the body's Flight or Fight system, using this as a basis to merge health, art, and the human experience to discover more about the human body. Tony Brook, founder of UK studio Spin, emphasised just how important self-initiated projects are, especially as a tool to attract more of the type of work you love to do. Acclaimed Sydney fashion design Dion Lee shared his story, from origins in drama school to now launching his brand internationally. For Dion, the context in which his designs are created, and then shared, remains integral to his work. Andy Stalman managed to get everyone in the Exhibition and Convention Centre hugging each other. Yep, and apparently eight hugs per day keeps our oxytocin levels (good shit) bubbling away nicely. This extended on to the positive effects of social media, and the interconnectedness it can create. Vince Frost invited Ronni Kahn - founder and CEO of Australian company Oz Harvest - to the stage, to share the work they had been compiling together. Oz Harvest collects the unwanted meals from around the country, and delivers them to those who may not be able to feed themselves. Frost Design in Sydney have recently completed a rebranding for the company, and are helping in their quest to reduce food waste levels within Australia. Lastly, Gemma O'Brien - otherwise known as Mrs. Eaves - ignited the centre with her energy and pizzazz. Having worked for Woolworths, Play School and Tooronga Zoo, Gemma has some pretty beautiful type work behind her. Her advice: good stuff doesn't come easy, so work hard kids. We hope you've enjoyed a wonderful weekend, and are ready to inject a little of that motivation and inspiration into the week ahead! <img src="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5550794/Gemma_720.jpg" width="720" height="451" width_o="800" height_o="502" src_o="http://payload162.cargocollective.com/1/4/128270/5550794/Gemma_o.jpg" data-mid="29912795" border="0" align="left"/> Image: Gemma O'Brien The final day of the agIdeas 2013 International Forum did not disappoint, bringing in the last leg of the race with yet another killer line up of speakers. George... http://student.agda.com.au/Leisha-Muraki-1 http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Leisha-Muraki-1 Fri, 03 May 2013 07:20:35 +0000 AGDA 5539758 My name is Leisha, not to be mistaken with Alisha, Lay-ee-sha or, my personal favorite, Laquisha. Before moving to Melbourne, I studied in Seattle — my hometown — traveled and worked on three different continents and some how managed to keep my sanity. (That last part is a complete lie!) I am grateful to be living in such a creative city and I have had the pleasure of working for a number of clients in Melbourne, including 1000 £ Bend and Just Another Agency. I am currently a councillor for AGDA (Australian Graphic Design Association) for the state of Victoria and enjoying every moment with the Student Council.
 In between you can find me eating lots of buttery popcorn, laying on the floor, making indecisive decisions on coffee vs. tea or hanging out the ACMI. Don't be shy, say Hello! My name is Leisha, not to be mistaken with Alisha, Lay-ee-sha or, my personal favorite, Laquisha. Before moving to Melbourne, I studied in Seattle — my hometown... http://student.agda.com.au/Gretchen-Dobson http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/Gretchen-Dobson Fri, 03 May 2013 06:49:55 +0000 AGDA 5539727 Gretchen Dobson has recently completed her Honours year in Communication Design. She enjoys research, has worked on projects involving print, identity, web & smart phone applications and enjoys exporting to pdf! Gretchen Dobson has recently completed her Honours year in Communication Design. She enjoys research, has worked on projects involving print, identity, web & smart... http://student.agda.com.au/agIdeas-2013-Day-Two http://student.agda.com.au/following/student.agda.com.au/agIdeas-2013-Day-Two Thu, 02 May 2013 17:34:41 +0000 AGDA 5536700 Melbourne kicked the sunshine up a notch yesterday, for the agIdeas Thursday lineup of delicious speakers. Alain Le Quernec ignited the morning, sharing his incredible body of work and emphasising design's power to communicate, inform and empower. David Nobay, 'ad man' of Droga5, delivered a few ugly truths, making it clearer than ever that you have to learn to distinguish yourself from the herd if you want to make it anywhere in the creative world; simply being good isn't good enough. Hearing words like that is incredibly daunting, but hopefully it's also kind of motivating because, in the end, who wants to get lost in 'average'? Leah Heiss took the discussion in a completely different direction and I wonder if people were 'wooahhh-ing' in their heads as loudly as we were, because Leah's folio is made of lifesaving design pieces, quite literally. For example: a line of jewellery that allows a stream of insulin to be soaked into the skin of diabetics. What. We know. The aim is to create products that help reduce the stigma around such conditions, and are so damn attractive that you maybe even look forward to taking your medicine. Later in the day Chris Khalil talked us through user interface design, explaining the incredibly involved process of research, design, more research, refinement, research, testing, more design, a little more research...phwoar. You get the idea. Finally, Ian Anderson of the insanely influential Designers Republic led us through his presentation by way of tips he'd wish he'd received when he started out, at around age 19. Things like, just because the technology is there, doesn't mean you have to use (and abuse) it; money isn't nearly as important as passion, and happiness; and quite simply (and put a little cleaner than yesterday): don't be a dick. It looks like the sun is out in force again (even though we're wearing almost our entire wardrobe in attempt to stay warm) and we hope you've enjoyed the forum so far. Take what you can, soak it in, go forth and be creatively awesome. Melbourne kicked the sunshine up a notch yesterday, for the agIdeas Thursday lineup of delicious speakers. Alain Le Quernec ignited the morning, sharing his...