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Understand Music

This captivating video by Finally is a must watch. Telling the story that music doesn’t always have be understood to be appreciated, it is a masterclass in uniting sound and image to create something meaningful, beautiful and entertaining.
Hand Lettering Videos

Here’s a collection of superb live hand lettering examples I’ve collected. Well worth a watch if you love the skill and artistry of hand drawn type. Writing letters with a Custom Namiki Falcon Resin Fountain Pen. Master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy demonstrates some beautiful arabic lettering. Airbrushing scroll work demonstration. Short introduction to the art of […]
1920s Chicago Transit Posters

This fine collection of advertising posters was commissioned by the Chicago Rapid Transit Company in the 1920s. Beautifully illustrated, they were produced by some of Chicago’s greatest graphic designers working at that time. They are truly a joy to behold and there are several more on the Chicago L website. Further Reading Article on Design […]
Red Nose Day Giver Gifs

I’m doing a sponsored Gifathon with the aim of raising a bit of money for Red Nose Day. Make a donation (of any amount) and you will be sent the above animated gif to put on your website or blog, telling everyone you are a Red Nose Giver. The ‘Your Logo’ banner will be replaced […]
TED 2013 Opening Video

A collaboration between animator Mac Premo and illustrator/author Oliver Jeffers has produced this brilliantly creative opening video for the TED2013 Conference.
Kenzo: Electric Jungle

I enjoyed this promotional video for a new line of clothing entitled Resort by fashion brand Kenzo. Animal print is overused and often tacky, but I find the way illustrator Natalia Stuyk and director Mat Maitland use it here, both interesting and beautiful. The organic motion and acid colours are very engaging and a little reminiscent of […]
Old Type

I love the treatment of type on old carved and painted signs. There is something much more human about the way they communicate. The fact that the real hand of a craftsperson has carefully rendered them seems to give them a soul of their own. They add an element of surprise to the urban landscape, […]