Picasso and cubism 5.12.11

Here are the images I want you to pick from for your homework for the next session, this all goes in your research file so its worth doing as you will be assessed on! You need to pick one, write a short paragraph about it, print it out and put it in your research file.
While you're here have a look at the rest of this blog. Its specifically updated to help you with your research, basically we are doing all the hard work for you and sourcing all the good images and information!

Mondrian, Piet (1872-1944) Pier and Ocean (Sea in Starlight)

Marcel Duchamp - Duchamp Mariee 1912

Fernand Leger,Still life with beer mug 1912

Fruitdish and Glass, papier collé and charcoal on paper, 1912

Charles Williams

Charles Williams is a designer, typographer and illustrator working out of London. If he’s not fashioning beautiful portraits for GQ magazine out of angular and rounded shapes of texture, he will probably be working on the next type project for Nike or Adobe. Definitely one of my favourite designers at the moment.

www.madeup.org

Design Research and Research Design

Good article on the importance of research and its enhancement on design via Design Observer.

http://observatory.designobserver.com/feature/design-research-and-research-design/30018/

Layout and Composition Tutorials

http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/create-a-constructivist-inspired-poster/

http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/perfect-composition

http://www.graphics.com/modules.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=600

The Typography of Rosy Gorolova

www.behance.net/gallery/Lemniscate/1684686

Atsuhiro Hayashi

http://www.a-hayashi.com/

The Urban Grocer

Some great examples of product design - The Urban Grocer fuses a quest for good food and good design.

http://www.theurbangrocer.com

New Math

http://www.morenewmath.com

A Bunch of Crock

A Bunch of Crock is an art exhibit about the absurdities of political campaigns and the unfortunate role of minorities. Using satire and good old-fashioned profanity, they recently came up with a poster series that is really good. All of the statements on the posters are inspired by a quote, fact or anecdote.

http://www.abunchofcrock.com

Welcome...

A warm welcome to those of you that are new to the FdA and BA (Hons) Design blog. The blog is hear to point you in the right direction, towards interesting material and for you all to share your own research. Please feel free to check for updates and contribute in any relevant discussions - share your opinions and make your voice heard on current design topics.

fun stairs

maybe if all stairs were like this, we would not chose the escalator

wonderful story of the traditional method of wall painting

old ways re explored in new york. The sign painting of old gets a moment of attention with this wonderful documentary about the people who still keep the art alive despite adversity in the changing world… worth a watch

http://vimeo.com/10562000

Design Websites

Some useful links via Dewayne -

www.bionic-systems.com
www.hellofreaks.com
www.123klan.com
www.lostateminor.com
www.pingmag.jp
www.weheart.co.uk

Simplistic Design.

Happy New Year all.

I've just found this link off the Creative Review website which features minimalist packaging designs....

http://www.a2591.com/2010/12/minimalist-effect-in-maximalist-market.html

Also, check out the new Starbucks Logo- I think I prefer the one from 1992 but maybe it will grow on me?.....

http://creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2011/january/starbucks-new-logo

Emma.

Olly Moss Star Wars Prints

Click on the images above to appreciate the genius in the details. Some more wonderful new images at the link below.

www.moss.fm