February 23, 2009
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Each year brandchannel.com does a huge survey into what brands are surging forward and which could do with some expert tweaking.
So, just what does a man in Algeria between the ages of 40 and 45 feel about the McDonald's brand? Or what does a woman in the Philippines between the...
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February 20, 2009
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We were recently asked to help breath life into the Interpreting Australia newsletter, after a few discussions with various contributers and of course the editor we suggested thinking of the communication piece as more of a magazine than a newsletter. This simple change inspired all to produce a simple clean...
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February 20, 2009
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We'd like to welcome our new web designer, Arach.
He's adapted well to his new hunting grounds, and has grown to at least twice his original size (now almost as big as my pinky nail) in the last 3-4months.
We thought we'd share this photo of him taking it easy between jobs...
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February 17, 2009
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Japan’s graphic design master Shigeo Fukuda passed away last month. Fukuda created thousands of optical illusion posters — and some installations — that are so simple, clever and memorable and kept wowing the world for nearly fifty years. I had the joy of hearing him talk in Melbourne a few...
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February 14, 2009
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[caption id="attachment_288" align="alignright" width="196" caption="Barack 'HOPE' poster"] Barack 'HOPE' poster [/caption]
One of the most influential pieces of art to be made in the last decade would have to be the illustrated 'Hope' portrait of Barrack Obama by extraordinary illustrator Shepard Fairey. A superb addition to a long and rich history...
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February 13, 2009
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We are very excited to be working alongside the Savannah Group who have recently launched their new identity into the world. Having helped from conception through to launch, it makes us smile to see our client grow and communicate their various offerings in a very conservative market. Well done guys...
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February 09, 2009
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Happy Chinese New Year and welcome to the Year of the Ox. Like its animal namesake, the Chinese believe that this year will be characterised by hard work, diligence and perseverance and that such efforts shall be rewarded with prosperity. Let's hope so.
Whether or not you subscribe to the Cino...
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January 08, 2009
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Has anyone ever read a bad one?
The recently published 'Popular Penguins' series takes the books back to the their original design aesthetic. The come across as novelty items these days, but back in the 30's when they were first released they were considered modern, yet classical. (nice - cover your...
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January 06, 2009
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muscleman1
With the year beginning, and everyone's holiday season blending slowly but surely into the 'time to get going' mode, I'd like to thank the media for giving us all something to worry about.
Yes, we're in a major financial crisis. A big one. But we're all in it together. No-one...
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December 08, 2008
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A short post for those who are multitasking - watching economies fail AND environments.
I'd be pretty sure that 1 very much influences the other, we know that financial gain often comes at the risk of environmental disaster. So here's a conscientious little project which doesn't take much effort, but enables...
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