As big fans of exquisite hand-lettering and vintage-inspired typography, we were instantly smitten with the photos of the Melbourne-based studio of traditional sign painter Antonio ‘Tj’ Guzzardi. The images were taken by Tatanja Ross for her Tête-à-tête series, which she started as part of a publication project at university and since then it took on a life of its own. The general idea of the book … Read More
Studio: Mr. Simon
Recently we were introduced to the work of Valencia-based independent graphic and product design studio Mr. Simon. In the words of its founders “the purpose of Mr. Simon is to develop projects based on a solid concept, considering that aesthetics are also important“. With a simple and synthetic approach, Mr. Simon uses experimentation as a tool to explore innovative communication … Read More
This Is The Perfect Year To Do Something Bold
New Year resolutions are often broken early on in the year; in fact, many of us who made a resolution at the turn of the year will probably have already at least bent – if not entirely broken – it. That’s not so much a comment on our strength or weakness as human beings, and more on the simple fact … Read More
What We’ve Learnt About Growing A Business Brand
A successful business relies on a variety of different elements. However, nothing else you do in business will count for anything if people can’t buy into your brand. If you cannot perfect this area, then your company simply isn’t ready. Here are five crucial requirements that will help you handle this task like a pro. Incorporate them immediately, and your … Read More
Interview: Urbanears
Urbanears is a collective out of Scandinavia founded by Norra Norr, a Stockholm-based industrial design consultancy, and Zound Industries. Created in 2009, Urbanears, has changed the way we look at personal electronics. The Urbanears headphones are made of coloured plastic, steel with aluminium detailing and handmade drivers. They are treated with a rubber coating that gives the headphone a matte … Read More