Journal archive (2007–2018)
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A passage I enjoyed from Renoir, My Father (Collins, 1962) about what life was like in 1845 when Pierre-Auguste Renoir arrived in Paris at the age of four. Self-portrait by Renoir (c. 1910) Many of the great discoveries which were…
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Samsara
Samsara is a stunning visual journey around the world, filmed without commentary, and with a brilliantly original soundtrack composed after the film had been “silently edited.”
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Marginalising creativity
There’s never a good reason for designers to call themselves “creatives.”
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Virgin, Run a Holiday
Oli + Josie came up with a brilliant idea to link the Virgin brands.
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Two Hulls
Brian MacKay-Lyons of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple has been awarded the 2015 RAIC Gold Medal for his body of architectural work. The Gold Medal is the highest honour the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) can bestow, recognising “a significant and lasting…
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The craft of neon sign-making
Mike Heist has been working in the neon industry in Portland, Oregon for 30 years. A master in his craft, Mike is responsible for the bending of some of the city’s most iconic signage.
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Homelessfonts
Homelessfonts is an initiative by Barcelona-based Arrels Foundation that consists of creating a collection of typefaces based on the handwriting of homeless people.
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Outgoings in design self-employment
It’s good practice to keep track of your monthly outgoings to help determine the minimum amount you need to charge to make a profit. Here’s where most of my business funds are spent. There are the standard utilities — mortgage,…
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Identityworks retirement
Tony Spaeth’s Identityworks website was one of the first that inspired me to build my own. A fantastic resource, but now, sadly, retired.
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Lassa road fashion
These “winter road fashion” print ads for Lassa caught my eye.