Monday, 2 July 2007

Reza Abedini



Reza Abedini is the most famous graphic designer in Iran. I love his typography. His work is very poetic! He was featured in one of the last issues of CR.

film- persepolis



It is very interesting to see a political film transmitted through very simple hand drawn animation. This particular film tells the story of a childhood during the difficult years in Iran. But the anonymous hand-drawing makes it relevant for any fascist regime.
It is only through the simpliest effects like brightness/darkness and music that the emotions in the film are displayed and transmitted. The film is also a good source of information for people who are not familiar with Iran's history.

Sunday, 1 July 2007

Looking for typography...




D&AD New Blood Exhibition '07





Here are some inspiring examples of work as well as promotional items like books and business cards that were on display at the D&AD new blood exhibition. We should really aim to create some kind of book or other promotional item for our class when we graduate. It really helps to get contacts if you can give them something with work from all the students that they can keep to stay in touch with.

Yorkshire Sculpture Parc




Jim would be very happy...afterall he told us to go so many times..
It is definately worth it. Try to go with good weather though because the park is really nice and huge! I also enjoyed Andy Golsworthy's indoor gallery where he has transformed three rooms in respect to nature. He has created a wall out of branches that are hold together only by blackthorns. That is really impressive! And his photogrpahs are very inspiring too.