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 Thursday, July 10, 2008
More Zombie Fun
Just for Fun
Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:37:45 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Hand Written
Check out web designer Cameron Adams's collection of type designers' handwriting.
There's great power in a typeface, but what's always interested me
more than the typeface is the designer behind it – why did they create
the typeface? Where did their inspiration come from? How did they
start? Lately, I've been asking just one question, though.
Something which has always intrigued me: these people that help us
communicate ... how do they themselves communicate? If we strip away
the monitors, and the printing presses, and the typefaces ... how would
William Caslon have written on a post-it note?
 via DrawnPosted by Megan Typography
Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:53:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Packaging Desinger YARDYARD is a design-driven creative agency. A leading force behind many
fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Our current clients include John
Varvatos, Converse, LeSportsac, Method, Kenneth Cole, Frye Boots,
Hickey Freeman and Shiseido. The Senior Packaging Designer will
report to the Creative Director and work alongside Account and
Production teams. He or she will be responsible for brainstorming
creative concepts with the project team and spearheading the
development and execution of original concepts and designs. Posted by Megan Industry News
Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:30:03 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Zombie Haiku: The Movie
Zombie Haiku author Ryan Mecum is so into his new book, that he and his friends made a hilarious short film staring zombies who read their poetry beat style. Posted by Megan HOW Books | Just for Fun
Thursday, July 10, 2008 2:05:37 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Job Of The Day
Senior Product Designer
Frankford Candy & Chocolate Co.The company is offering an opportunity for a highly creative team
player to join a newly created Design and Development team. The
candidate will work closely with the Marketing, Senior Management,
Product Management Packaging Design teams, to turn inspired product
ideas into innovative yet functional consumer products. Posted by Megan Industry News
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:14:13 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Ampersand T
Show your love of type right on your chest with this Ampersand T-shirt from House Industries. A wise man once said that you're only as creative as the obscurity of
your sources. In general social circles you don't get much more obscure
than House Industries, and this obscurity is compounded by a House
Industries shirt that doesn't say House Industries anywhere but on the
label. So you'll be walking down the street with one of these shirts
draped just right to hide your slightly flabenning middle, and this
random hot designer chick will come up to you, grab the back of your
collar to see who exactly made such a simple but elegant garment. What
an icebreaker. We can't guarantee that this is going to happen and we
can't assume that you even want it to happen, but it's a nice shirt
nonetheless.
 Posted by Megan Gifts and Goodies | Typography
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:23:44 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Another Reason to Wish You Were in Australia Right Now
So, of course, we all wish we were in Australia. But here’s another reason to add to that list: Starting next Wednesday, Melbourne and Victoria, Australia, will be presenting the State of Design festival “ Design for Everyone: Design is a verb.” The festival lasts from July 16 through July 24 and includes more than 45 design-related events. From the press release for the commendable event: DESIGN FOR EVERYONE offers designers a rare opportunity by providing a space for design in all its guises and allowing the public direct interaction. From free exhibitions to public talks, interactive experiences, installations, performances and iconic design statements, the possibilities of design will be open to everyone. The program represents and explores many current and important ideas such as sustainability, design in our everyday lives and the world class quality of Victorian design. Highlight events include EAT, GREEN, DESIGN, a temporary restaurant that will serve as an incubator for sustainable thinking; PECHA KUCHA, an event for designers to meet, network and show their work to the public; TOTALLY OPEN, featuring open studios and TV installations showing the inner workings of 4 storeys of design practice in the city; BAVARIA: BAVERIUM: BAVARIED, a regional event in Castlemaine where ceramic based designs by Gretchen Hillhouse will be on exhibition, exploring the inner workings of a designers mind. The program also includes open days to exclusive trade shows at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton and Melbourne Exhibition Centre on Sunday July 20. The State of Design festival also features The PREMIER’S DESIGN AWARDS, recognising design excellence in Victoria; DESIGN CAPITAL, Australia’s first multi-disciplinary design and business conference; and DESIGN:MADE:TRADE, the wholesale showcase for innovative and emerging design brands. Don’t miss the chance to explore the dynamic process of design creation. The State of Design festival is a Victorian Government initiative to promote the state’s world-class design industry.
Events
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 6:18:47 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Passive Agressive Letters
I just came across Hello! You There! a website created by designer James West as way for people to offer anonymous constructive criticism to friends and neighbors. I read once about the artist Sophie Calle regularly and anonymously
posting items of clothing to an acquaintance as she felt he had the
potential to dress more elegantly. There is something about little acts
of constructive goodness that appeals to me. I wanted to provide a
vehicle to let people do this for free – I like the fact that it can
only have positive outcomes. People may be slightly offended at the
advice they receive, but this will hopefully be overridden by the fact
that somebody has taken the time send it in the first place. To know
that somebody cares is important.
 Posted by Megan Thought Provoking
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:40:38 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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 Monday, July 07, 2008
Vernacular Type
Designer Douglas Wilson has been documenting hand-painted signs for the last six years but only recently uploaded the images to his Flickr page. Looking around his blog and website, after checking out the images, I feel like I want to be friends with Douglas Wilson. He has great taste in design inspiration and an exuberant obsession with letterpress printing.  via By So and SoPosted by Megan Designers | Typography
Monday, July 07, 2008 3:43:34 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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Job Of The Day
Senior Design Manager Procter & GambleProcter & Gamble has openings for Design Managers to work in our
Geneva office. We are seeking individuals who have proven experience in
strong strategic design management, with skills in Graphic Design,
Packaging (on-pack design / structural packaging design) and In-store
Design. Posted by Megan Industry News
Monday, July 07, 2008 3:20:20 PM (GMT Daylight Time, UTC+01:00)
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