a sum up of New Blood

Shellsuit Zombie - since I first met the team at New Blood 2009, they have become lifelong friends to the Designers Society.


Whilst at New Blood we tried to take part in as many of their events as possible, writing an article for the magazine, even getting through to the final of the 'creative face-off's'. They made a video showing the 'best of New Blood 2010' and here is a challenge - how many times can you spot the Plymouth crew?

On a recent camping trip, I visited a car boot sale in Exmouth. Some of my best buys included 10 Beano's from 1966, two newspapers called 'The Graphic' dating back to 1883 with some beautiful illustrations inside and also a collection of war propaganda magazines from 1940-45. Fantastic!!

Start them young!

Now this is dedication from my niece who is just under 4 years old (or good brainwashing). Do you think she wanted me to take her with me?

Dynamic Earth

Seems someone got there before me. On arriving in Edinburgh I was surprised to see a very familiar signpost... lucky for me I have been hearing very mixed reviews! When I return in November I will have to go and feed back what it is like (Or even show them my work...!)

Massimo

Massimo Vignelli. What a reputation and an important role model to many within the creative industry. 


I was lucky enough to be in touch with him recently regarding my dissertation on Emigre, something he still feels very strongly about. Whilst on my travels around Edinburgh I found a very amusing shop frontage, sharing a similar name, interestingly set in Helvetica. I like to think he would approve. 


Another insiders designer joke.




Other interesting finds:

Driving School... a great play on words. 

Police boxes (the famous Doctor Who Tardis) fill the streets. Apparently Time Lords were very popular in Edinburgh a few years ago. Sadly now they are all boarded up and derelict but still left for people to enjoy. 

A beautiful logo.

Jigsaw complete

Either you can not be proactive or if ever you leave off updating a blog for more than a few weeks then you are permanently playing catch-up! I learn my lesson.


The Jigsaw project finally reached completion and opened to the Public 29 July 2010. The final design, produced by former exchange students who had returned to Greece (the council like to stay local), was selected by public consultation and whilst I may not agree with the final choice as the most creative piece of design (in comparison to the majority of others put forward) it is great to see people interacting with the site and using it for lunch/picnics. It is great to know that I have helped the people of Plymouth by helping to organise and taking part in the scheme.