Wicked Air time!
21st February 2012
Three human shaped RC planes were flown around New York City to create the illusion of people flying.
Collapsing Cooling Towers
17th February 2012
We found this brilliant campaign called " Dump the Big Six " on youtube. Hope you enjoy it.
http://zerocarbonista.com/
World Environment Day Awards 2012
16th February 2012
We've very excited to once again work with the UNAA (United Nations Association of Australia - Victorian Division). Together with the UNAA we've created the branding for the World Environment Day Awards 2012 - Here's a sneak peek.
Crooks Like Us & City of Shadows
13th February 2012
'Crooks Like Us' is an equally beautiful and chilling collection of 1920s Sydney police photography collected by Peter Doyle. With much of the context of the imagery lost, the photographs live on as an ominous snapshots of Australian history.
www.readings.com.au
Letterpress Heaven!
10th February 2012
We came across this truly delightful letterpress short film the other day by Danny Cooke. Letterpress is an amazing design process that we're all crazy for here at Principle Design. Also take a look at some of these great photos, from the 2010 film Typeface.
http://typeface.kartemquin.com/
http://www.topdesignmag.com/30-creative-examples-of-letterpress-business-cards/
The Little Printer
4th February 2012
It's like having your own printing press, newspaper and a dog to fetch it....
http://bergcloud.com/littleprinter/
The Little Van That Could
3rd February 2012
The other day we came across this sweet little treasure called The Little Van That Could. From old fashioned milkshakes, cupcakes, or tea parties, to beers and popcorn, The Little Van That Could makes it's way to any special occasion from a kids party to weddings. Truly delightful!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Little-Van-That-Could/131072210305375?sk=wall
Sandy Skoglund
3rd February 2012
The photography of Sandy Skoglund is as vivid in detail as it is in luridly contrasting colours. Perfectly crafted models create the intimate world of Skoglund's imagination.
Lego World: Nathan Sawaya
27th January 2012
If there's one person who has taken lego sculpture to another level, it's American artist Nathan Sawaya. Using only coloured lego blocks as his medium, Nathan creatives life-size masterpieces including a model of Alfred Hitchcock and a huge tyrannosaurus rex.
The Joy of Books
27th January 2012
A fun stop motion clip by type books / Toronto, Canada.
http://typebooks.ca/
Illustrator: Christoph Niemann
26th January 2012
New Book by illustrator Christoph Niemann - Abstract City - has just come out.
Such a talented and quirky illustrator from New York.
www.christophniemann.com
We Miss You Magic Land!
25th January 2012
We Miss You Magic Land is the current exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art's Children Art Centre as part of the spaces fifth anniversary celebrations. The installation is a world full of fluro, vibrant colours, with sweet and intriguing textures and surfaces. The exhibition is for people of all agers and will bring out the inner-child in everyone.
http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions/current/we_miss_you_magic_land
The Mad Square: Modernity in German Art 1910–37
23rd January 2012
The Mad Square takes you through the various art movements which were influential during the early 20th century in Germany. There are beautiful pieces on display from movements such as Dada and Constructivism and also a great insight into the people and the art and design which made up the first design school the Bauhaus.
http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/exhibitions/the-mad-square
Matisse: Drawing Life
17th January 2012
The current main exhibition at the GoMA in Brisbane is "Matisse: Drawing Life." It's a great insight into the artist who was a brilliant creative in his field of expertise. The exhibtion displays a series of his works from through out his lifetime.
http://qag.qld.gov.au/exhibitions
/current/matisse_drawing_life
Yayoi Kusama: Look Now, See Forever
17th January 2012
Currently at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane is a fun and interactive exhibtion by the colourful Yayoi Kusuma. Her art is both engaging and interactive for the viewer and will defiently leave you with a smile once you've visited.
http://interactive.qag.qld.gov.au/
looknowseeforever/
http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/36738/yayoi-kusama-obliteration/