World firework championships Blackpool.

Went to the world firework championships last night in Blackpool, they were fantastic, was a good opportunity to take some cool pics aswell, heres the best of them...

so far so good!

been in my new job for just over a week now and im loving it! getting to do lots of live things and have been thrown in straight into working on the mac which im pleased about! everyone is really nice and im settling in! watch this space as ill still be blogging!

mini

im going to go for dark blue, black or grey, saw this concept and love it!

how I feel at the moment

just a quick vector and type piece :)

Allphabetti

Was bored this morning so decided to scratch up on playing with a grid in illustrator, loving black and white at the moment aswell :)

I got the job :)

im so happy, i got the job that i really wanted out of the ones i applied for, a bit nervous about meeting everyone and starting but more excited for the new challenges ahead :) morrisons notice is handed in now so i have a week of relaxing before i start working for SPS im really pleased all the hard work has finally paid off :)

Projekt triangle

saw these at new designers in London a few years ago and thought id do a blog-post on there work as its beautifully executed.

More google goodness!

Loving the personalization features on Google.

Todays google (12.08.10)

Vainity fair/lady gaga magazine shoot

You may have seen me blog about my photographer friend Catherine Scrivener before, As I have previously made posts about her work, She is currently securing a placement at a top photography agency and asked if I could put together a PDF of her works for them to send over, As im not yet in a design role in employment I jumped at the chance!, She was really pleased with what I did for her and as a treat sent me this months Vanity Fair magazine. This months edition features a collaboration between Jessica Diehl, Nick Knight and Lady gaga, the images in this interview are stunning and I think well definitely worth a blog about!, Thanks Cat.

see Cats work at http://www.catherinescrivener.co.uk/ and visit her blog at http://catscriv.wordpress.com/

Blackpool sunset on the beach

Went for a relaxing walk and watched the sunset down at south promenade last night, had my iphone on me which has taken these pictures which have come out pretty good.

Clusta. Hauser design studios

From the work of Clusta*

"interior design consultancy Hauser approached Clusta to produce a fresh and dynamic identity system that would resonate with their high end customer base. We generated a series of Kaleidoscope prints to complement the type marque and to add personality to the distinctive brand"

greenpeace advertising.

Loving the work London design company "we made this" have submitted to Greenpeace for there recent Greenpeace campaign. its a real " I wish id done this" piece.

Barclys rent a bike London

Fantastic use of ambient media in London, Barclays are sponsoring the new rent a bike scheme, this is great as it utilities the underground logo as a hook for Londons transport system and gives it a new lease of life in Barclays vibrant blue. Good for the environment and a great advertising tool.

Living greetings cards/postcards

Postcarden: A Mini Living Garden

Postcarden is a beautiful growing, green gift and greeting card all in one! Designed to be a gift and greeting card, Postcarden is an easy to grow mini-garden for any desktop, windowsill or sideboard. Whether you mailed it or gift it, simply open and pop-up Postcarden's 3D scene, add the enclosed cress seeds and water. In a matter of days PostCarden will start to grow, lasting for two to three weeks. Made in Wales from beautiful coated card stock, Postcarden comes in three handsome designs — escape to the sanctuary of your Backyard Garden; experience the grandeur of a Botanical garden; or brighten up a drab City landscape. Each Postcarden's cover features commissioned illustration by a young artist which echos the design's theme. Enjoyable for all ages, PostCarden will enliven any home or workplace all year round.

spotted at http://www.brooklyn5and10.com/category-s/232.htm&Click=4734

What a great idea!

Glo

contemporary lighting shop logo.

Finally : )

My favourite piece at New Designers.

Just another quick blog on my favorite piece from new designers the other week, this fish tank was the work of Richard Bell, product designer his work can be seen at http://www.richardbelldesign.com/ this was really cool and I had to have and go a look at it a fair few times!, I'm in the process of setting up my own little fish tank on my desk at the moment, its nowhere near as impressive as this design, ill be posting up some pics of the new inhabitants when I get them on Tuesday.

Its the weekend!

Well its been a busy week this week, eye tests, sorting out the flat and moving all my stuff back home, looking forward to Micheal's birthday in Manchester on Saturday night, Micheal's a friend of a friend and its his 21st birthday party on Saturday night, so im off there after a grueling shift in my wonderful part time job :s hopefully not for long! did this piece as that's what ill be doing on Saturday night!

A is for..

still applying...

still applying here, there and everywhere. Really want a job in design! having to keep my part time job is a means to an end, but ive been there 4 years now and really cant wait to get settled into a design agency!

New self promotion video

just a little something, not done any flash in a while so thought id spend an afternoon playing on it.

Motto of the week

Good morning bloggers! created this today as its my motto of the week, with the current economic climate design company's just don't seem to be taking on at the moment, which is very disheartening as a recent graduate as ive sent my work out to so many companies, Therefore I have created this piece which is reminiscent of the iconic "keep calm and carry on poster" but applied the concept to my own situation, "Keep applying and carry on!" and that's what ill do.

Fluidium

Been sat at my Mac today and had my Fluidium on, Ive always had an obsession with the design of Mathmos Lava lamps, I have an Astro and a Fluidium, this strange space age shape was designed by Mr Ross Lovegrove of Mathmos London, I got mine off Ebay for a bargain price of £10 about a year ago, which was a bargain as there £50 on the website.

A little about me...

New self promotional piece to show potential employers where to go to see my work (my website) and how to find out about what im interested in design wise (here!) this will hopefully be going up on my website and in an all new PDF soon!, looking forward to meeting up with my old boss from work placement next week and seeing the team!

Glorious soup!

Whilst still working in my part time job, Thanks to doing a graphics degree I cant help but notice any nice pieces of packaging which come through my checkout, I noticed this packaging for Glorious soup a while ago and more recently they've produced this alphabet series which looks great!

Wall vinyls...my latest obsession

Purchased these little fellas from MAGMA in Manchester last year, there dotted around my room at the moment by my desk and on the skirting boards, thinking of maybe doing something like this on a wall?

Class of 2010 movie

http://vimeo.com/13250669

Check it out!

Graduated...at last!

Graduation was on Wednesday, had a fantastic day :D just need to find a job now, been applying here there and everywhere and seeing my old placement boss, where I would LOVE to work, next week so fingers crossed! something will hopefully come up! looking forward to getting sorted in a job and booking a holiday for next summer, which will be well deserved!

New designers 2010, Buisness design centre, Islington, London.

Just got back on Friday from the 2010 new designers exhibition, where fresh graduates from institutions around the country get to showcase their work, and ultimately gain internships/employment. I have come back feeling really inspired by the wide range of product/interior/graphic/crafted design which was on show, it was great to see how other student interpreted competition briefs which I did, for me, the gigantic pop up book, bent fish bowl and wrap-around lamppost bike stole the show for me.

Cadburys flake advert.

I had to to a blog post on this because I keep seeing it on television and love it, its a new take on advertising chocolate, my dissertation focused on shifting perceptions from brand product to brand ethics, this is a perfect example of this as they are focusing on the female market to which the flake chocolate bar is aimed at by presenting the product in a high fashion shoot style way which is similar to a shoot Kate moss was in, this means an instant connection can be made by the consumer. It is a very clever way of marketing a product which we are now seeing more and more in advertising.

i Watch

Another Apple post today, The i Watch is the latest concept for one of Apples next creations, Lets hope it gets made, Ill be first in line for a White one!

Yes please!

One day...