I so love your blogg and I just have to send this video with the pretty girls from swedish band Those Dancing Days! They´re sooo good and the video is awesome too! Check it out on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEAS913xlc&fmt=18
I’m a canadian illustrator and artist working in Berlin, Germany.
I wanted to invite you to visit my website as it has been updated with 3 new series of drawings, + the installation I've made for the YCN annual book in London :)
Thank you for supporting the diffusion of art and design!
Eve Duhamel
joseph eshun armoo
· 1 year ago
is a design a process
marcel
· 1 year ago
Hi Michael,
As a designnotes reader I thought to send you some info about the upcoming Utregse Dijzijnprijs:
---
With a very small team of designers from Association of Dutch Designers we organize the Utregse Diezijnprijs (UDP). It's the 6th edition. The prize is targeted at the dutch designers in the first place. I found a little article about it on design.nl in english and thought to send this to you.
The UDP has been called the Jazz concours among the design prizes! Registrations, submission, judging and announcements on one evening. The prize is open for all designers regardless of discipline. Foreign participants are welcome although not very practical, I think...
I was hoping you might be interested in blogging about these fantastic images, whichare real world inspiration for design that's right under the microscope.
Nikon Instruments is giving you the chance to test your skills and interact with microscopic images typically only viewed by scientists with its new online game, “Identify the Image.” The game gives players a series of five 2008 Nikon Small World finalist images and asks them to correctly identify each photomicrograph. Players are then graded based on their performance.
The series of images, which will be updated with a new set of five images daily, is a sneak sampling of winning images from the 2008 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The game is available on the Nikon Small World Web site at www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Some images look like fruit, others like stained glass, but you may be surprised to find out what they really are.
Also, for the second year in a row, Nikon is opening up the judging to the public who can now vote for their favorite images. You can surf over to www.nikonsmallworld.com and vote from now until October 10th.
I’d be more than happy to send you hi-res images if you think this is something your readers would be interested in. We appreciate your consideration.
Thanks,
Cassandra Bianco
Katie Fitzgerald
· 1 year ago
Hello Mr. Surtees,
I really enjoy your blog and wanted to thank you for featuring the KidRobot article I wrote for HouseofNaked.com.
All the best! Katie Fitzgerald
Tomás Fliess
· 1 year ago
Hi, we are a design studio form LATAM. We would love to show you our projects. Thanks!
Hi, we are a design studio form LATAM. We would love to show you our projects. Thanks! www.nnss.com.ar NNSS Design + Ideas Design Studio from Argentina.
Ivo
· 1 year ago
Great. I'll take some time later to explore more your blog.
Emily Melton
· 1 year ago
Hello!
I'm writing to tell you about an event that you may be interested in attending: an exclusive, media-only exhibit preview to unveil this years more distinctive health-and-beauty-inspired design collection. Renowned fashion designer Cynthia Rowley will be hosting the event tonight from 5 to 6 p.m.
Please join us to see what NYC design students are doing with a new-to-the-world material, infinicel, at the Always Infinite Possibilities exhibit.
Date: Thursday, October 23rd (tonight!) Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Where: AIGA Gallery Mezzanine 164 Fifth Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets) New York City RSVP: AlwaysInfinity@mslpr.com or just reply to this e-mail
We hope you can join us.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Your work is fantastic, and even though you already have a portfolio I'd find it an honor if you posted your portfolio on my site http://shownd.com, specifically geared toward having creatives like yourself adding their portfolios.
Alex Haigh
· 1 year ago
Hi,
Please find attached a very famous 1970's typeface I have redesigned called Yagi Link Double, now renamed Miyagi. This has taken over 200 hours and I would appreciate any kind of exposure on your superb blog, http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Miyagi-(Tribute-...
Hi, I'm Christina Pfeffer. I work at the Cincinnati Art Museum and we currently have two exhibitions that I think would interest you, and your readers. First, is China Design Now, straight from the Victoria and Albert, London (were it was organized), and Ryan McGinness, Aesthetic Comfort. China Design Now takes the visitor through three cities: Shenzhen (Frontier City): graphic design, from the early 1990s to the present day Shanghai (Dream City): fashion and lifestyle, from the mid-1990s to present day Beijing (Future City), architecture and urban planning, from 2001 to the present day Young Ho Chang designed, from MIT's architecture department, this journey giving the exhibition space a very "otherworldly" feel that fits with the very modern design coming out of China.
You may have already heard of Ryan McGinness's work, and if so you have probably watched as his work became more and more layered. This exhibit combines his now extensive use of layering and application of very saturated colors with an incredible installation; the pieces go off the canvas onto the walls, which are painted black, and the entire room is black-lit. When walking in this exhibition it feels as if one is entering a psychedelic circus of color, and light, that people of all ages will enjoy.
I hope this has sparked some interest in our exhibitions, and our museum. If you'd like to come visit, I'd be happy to arrange for some complimentary tickets to the China Design Now exhibition. The McGinness exhibit and our general admission is always free.
Sincerely,
Harry
· 11 months ago
Hey check this out sooo cool! A tv travelling around the world as a snowboard! Nice site by the way!! Have a great day! Harry
I just came across your site and love your cool vibe. Wanted to show you what I'm up to with my sustainably harvested furniture pieces. Please visit my website and share if you like. Keep up the great work.
Subject: Wolff Olins Launches Beauty Brand Based on New Molecule
Hi there,
I thought you might be interested in the print ads and package designs for Living Proof, a new beauty brand launched last week that used the discovery of a new molecule to create an award-winning "no frizz" product: http://flickr.com/photos/wolff_olins/sets/72157...
Living Proof received Allure's Beauty Breakthrough Award and is the first beauty brand to be sold globally at all Sephora outlets.
All ads and marketing collateral were developed by Wolff Olins, an NYC branding agency, who handled brand strategy, company and product naming, service approach, identity, packaging, point-of-sale and communications.
Below is the official launch announcement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
New York -March 5, 2009- Wolff Olins, one of the world’s leading brand consultancies, today announced details about their involvement in the concept, strategy, craft and launch of the new beauty brand, Living Proof.
Living Proof was founded in 2004 by Polaris Venture Partners co-founder Jon Flint on the premise that there have been few true innovations in beauty. He teamed up with fellow Polaris partner, Amir Nashat, MIT scientists Dr. Bob Langer and Dr. Dan Anderson as well as renowned stylists Ward Stegerhoek and Mitch DeRosa to find altogether new solutions to every day beauty frustrations. Today, the company is comprised of leading scientists and beauty veterans and is led by President and CEO Rob Robillard, formerly Worldwide General Manager of Kiehl’s Since 1851and Senior Vice President of Marketing of L’Oreal Paris.
After one year of dedicated research, the team of scientists discovered the PolyfluoroEster molecule, the first new anti-frizz technology in over 30 years. The new molecule is smaller than traditional frizz-fighting ingredients and instantly fills in gaps and blocks each strand’s cuticle, preventing moisture from penetrating the hair shaft. With frizz solved, Living Proof is working on a number of other solutions to common beauty frustrations. Stay tuned.
Throughout the evolution and conception of No Frizz, Wolff Olins worked closely to shape the brand’s development, working on everything from the brand strategy and name, product naming, service approach, identity, packaging, point-of-sale and communications. The branding firm touched nearly every part of the experience.
“Our involvement with Living Proof is a perfect example of the depth of activity and influence we can have with our clients”, said Todd Simmons, Executive Creative Director at Wolff Olins. “Throughout the entire process, we looked at every possible touch point and worked hand in hand with everyone in the business, even engaging the MIT scientists in our process. We’re absolutely thrilled with the result as it reflects a seamless collaboration."
“We are just as proud of Living Proof’s commitment to efficacy and the way they treat consumers as we are of the way the packaging turned out or anything else. This is true branding”, continued Simmons.
Rob Robillard, President and CEO of Living Proof, commented, “Success in a start-up is about moments and decisions that will change the destiny of the company. We’ve been lucky thus far to have a few of those moments. One major one is having chosen to work with Wolff Olins.”
About Living Proof
Living Proof was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and created for the purpose of solving the toughest beauty challenges by inventing efficient, single-purpose formulas based on entirely new molecules and breakthrough technologies. They are a team of scientists and beauty authorities brought together by a shared aspiration: to challenge the status quo and end the common beauty frustrations of people everywhere - once and for all.
About Wolff Olins
Founded in 1965, Wolff Olins is one of the world’s leading brand consultancies. It has 140 people in London, New York and Dubai. In a world of caution and conservatism, Wolff Olins is ambitious for clients. In a time of anxiety and cynicism, Wolff Olins is extremely optimistic for the world. Wolff Olins works with a vast array of the world’s most recognized brands including Unilever, PwC, Target, Microsoft, (RED), GE, Tate, Sony Ericsson, New York City, Beeline, and London 2012.
Hey guys please have a look at my new project BEHIND THE WEBSITE a new ways to analize a website, through the illustrations, please let me what do you think about. www.ricardogimenes.com/blog Cheers, Ricardo
Emily Z
· 6 months ago
I wanted to write and tell you about a new website for artists, musicians, fashion designers, and filmmakers: www.PutItOn.com. I've been using the site as an artist and have my work there, and am trying to support. Basically, the site allows artists from all over the world to connect, display their portfolios, and sell their work (with no commission taken). The site gives artists a free gigabyte of space to showcase their portfolios, allows you to stream audio and video works, lets you create live personal broadcasts, and translates any writing into ten different languages. If you could take the time to visit the site, and if you like it too, let your readers know about it, and even sign up yourself or link to it on your site it would be greatly appreciated! We are trying to make a go of helping out artists everywhere and are trying to get the word out, so please help us out if you like the site after checking it out!
Thank you!
Sabine Bomba
· 6 months ago
Hello, Nice blog you have! You are welcome to visit Materia Inspiration Centre if you're in the neighborhood ( located in The Netherlands). We are the only permanent materials exhibition in the Netherlands. Our collection comprises no fewer than 1,500 new and innovative materials.
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I so love your blogg and I just have to send this video with the pretty girls from swedish band Those Dancing Days! They´re sooo good and the video is awesome too! Check it out on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBEAS913xlc&fmt=18
Loads of love!
/Linnea
Thanks for reading 3rings, the architecture and design blog. If you ever want to discuss A+D, the web, startups, whatever, feel free to contact me.
Avi Flombaum, founder of Designer Pages
I hope this letter finds you well.
I’m a canadian illustrator and artist working in Berlin, Germany.
I wanted to invite you to visit my website as it has been updated with 3 new series of drawings, + the installation I've made for the YCN annual book in London :)
The link is : www.eveduhamel.com
Thank you for supporting the diffusion of art and design!
Eve Duhamel
As a designnotes reader I thought to send you some info about the upcoming Utregse Dijzijnprijs:
---
With a very small team of designers from Association of Dutch Designers we organize the Utregse Diezijnprijs (UDP). It's the 6th edition. The prize is targeted at the dutch designers in the first place. I found a little article about it on design.nl in english and thought to send this to you.
The UDP has been called the Jazz concours among the design prizes! Registrations, submission, judging and announcements on one evening. The prize is open for all designers regardless of discipline. Foreign participants are welcome although not very practical, I think...
More info:
http://www.design.nl/item/four_hour_design_prize
and:
http://www.bno.nl/midden
I was hoping you might be interested in blogging about these fantastic images, whichare real world inspiration for design that's right under the microscope.
Nikon Instruments is giving you the chance to test your skills and interact with microscopic images typically only viewed by scientists with its new online game, “Identify the Image.” The game gives players a series of five 2008 Nikon Small World finalist images and asks them to correctly identify each photomicrograph. Players are then graded based on their performance.
The series of images, which will be updated with a new set of five images daily, is a sneak sampling of winning images from the 2008 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The game is available on the Nikon Small World Web site at www.nikonsmallworld.com.
Some images look like fruit, others like stained glass, but you may be surprised to find out what they really are.
Also, for the second year in a row, Nikon is opening up the judging to the public who can now vote for their favorite images. You can surf over to www.nikonsmallworld.com and vote from now until October 10th.
I’d be more than happy to send you hi-res images if you think this is something your readers would be interested in. We appreciate your consideration.
Thanks,
Cassandra Bianco
I really enjoy your blog and wanted to thank you for featuring the KidRobot article I wrote for HouseofNaked.com.
All the best!
Katie Fitzgerald
www.nnss.com.ar
NNSS Design + Ideas
Design Studio from Argentina.
Tomás Fliess
Creative Director
www.nnss.com.ar
NNSS Design + Ideas
Design Studio from Argentina.
I'm writing to tell you about an event that you may be interested in attending: an exclusive, media-only exhibit preview to unveil this years more distinctive health-and-beauty-inspired design collection. Renowned fashion designer Cynthia Rowley will be hosting the event tonight from 5 to 6 p.m.
Please join us to see what NYC design students are doing with a new-to-the-world material, infinicel, at the Always Infinite Possibilities exhibit.
Date: Thursday, October 23rd (tonight!)
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: AIGA Gallery Mezzanine
164 Fifth Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets)
New York City
RSVP: AlwaysInfinity@mslpr.com or just reply to this e-mail
We hope you can join us.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions.
Best,
Emily
____________________________________________
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w: 212.468.3429 | c: 646.621.9713
Twitter: emilymelton | Skype: emily.melton
emily.melton@mslpr.com | http://www.mslpr.com/
Your work is fantastic, and even though you already have a portfolio I'd find it an honor if you posted your portfolio on my site http://shownd.com, specifically geared toward having creatives like yourself adding their portfolios.
Please find attached a very famous 1970's typeface I have redesigned called Yagi Link Double, now renamed Miyagi. This has taken over 200 hours and I would appreciate any kind of exposure on your superb blog, http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Miyagi-(Tribute-...
Available at a new foundry I am starting in 2009 www.hypefortype.com
Kind Regards,
Alex.
Hi, I'm Christina Pfeffer. I work at the Cincinnati Art Museum and we currently have two exhibitions that I think would interest you, and your readers.
First, is China Design Now, straight from the Victoria and Albert, London (were it was organized), and Ryan McGinness, Aesthetic Comfort.
China Design Now takes the visitor through three cities:
Shenzhen (Frontier City): graphic design, from the early 1990s to the present day
Shanghai (Dream City): fashion and lifestyle, from the mid-1990s to present day
Beijing (Future City), architecture and urban planning, from 2001 to the present day
Young Ho Chang designed, from MIT's architecture department, this journey giving the exhibition space a very "otherworldly" feel that fits with the very modern design coming out of China.
You may have already heard of Ryan McGinness's work, and if so you have probably watched as his work became more and more layered. This exhibit combines his now extensive use of layering and application of very saturated colors with an incredible installation; the pieces go off the canvas onto the walls, which are painted black, and the entire room is black-lit. When walking in this exhibition it feels as if one is entering a psychedelic circus of color, and light, that people of all ages will enjoy.
I hope this has sparked some interest in our exhibitions, and our museum. If you'd like to come visit, I'd be happy to arrange for some complimentary tickets to the China Design Now exhibition. The McGinness exhibit and our general admission is always free.
Sincerely,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyfAXJsKzOM&fmt=18
I just came across your site and love your cool vibe. Wanted to show you what I'm up to with my sustainably harvested furniture pieces. Please visit my website and share if you like. Keep up the great work.
Robin Wade
robinwadefurniture.com
Hi there,
I thought you might be interested in the print ads and package designs for Living Proof, a new beauty brand launched last week that used the discovery of a new molecule to create an award-winning "no frizz" product: http://flickr.com/photos/wolff_olins/sets/72157...
Living Proof received Allure's Beauty Breakthrough Award and is the first beauty brand to be sold globally at all Sephora outlets.
All ads and marketing collateral were developed by Wolff Olins, an NYC branding agency, who handled brand strategy, company and product naming, service approach, identity, packaging, point-of-sale and communications.
Below is the official launch announcement. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Jelena
Attention for Wolff Olins New York
P: 646-736-0112
F: 212-625-1300
www.attentionusa.com
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Brains. Beauty. Brand.
New York -March 5, 2009- Wolff Olins, one of the world’s leading brand consultancies, today announced details about their involvement in the concept, strategy, craft and launch of the new beauty brand, Living Proof.
Living Proof was founded in 2004 by Polaris Venture Partners co-founder Jon Flint on the premise that there have been few true innovations in beauty. He teamed up with fellow Polaris partner, Amir Nashat, MIT scientists Dr. Bob Langer and Dr. Dan Anderson as well as renowned stylists Ward Stegerhoek and Mitch DeRosa to find altogether new solutions to every day beauty frustrations. Today, the company is comprised of leading scientists and beauty veterans and is led by President and CEO Rob Robillard, formerly Worldwide General Manager of Kiehl’s Since 1851and Senior Vice President of Marketing of L’Oreal Paris.
After one year of dedicated research, the team of scientists discovered the PolyfluoroEster molecule, the first new anti-frizz technology in over 30 years. The new molecule is smaller than traditional frizz-fighting ingredients and instantly fills in gaps and blocks each strand’s cuticle, preventing moisture from penetrating the hair shaft. With frizz solved, Living Proof is working on a number of other solutions to common beauty frustrations. Stay tuned.
Throughout the evolution and conception of No Frizz, Wolff Olins worked closely to shape the brand’s development, working on everything from the brand strategy and name, product naming, service approach, identity, packaging, point-of-sale and communications. The branding firm touched nearly every part of the experience.
“Our involvement with Living Proof is a perfect example of the depth of activity and influence we can have with our clients”, said Todd Simmons, Executive Creative Director at Wolff Olins. “Throughout the entire process, we looked at every possible touch point and worked hand in hand with everyone in the business, even engaging the MIT scientists in our process. We’re absolutely thrilled with the result as it reflects a seamless collaboration."
“We are just as proud of Living Proof’s commitment to efficacy and the way they treat consumers as we are of the way the packaging turned out or anything else. This is true branding”, continued Simmons.
Rob Robillard, President and CEO of Living Proof, commented, “Success in a start-up is about moments and decisions that will change the destiny of the company. We’ve been lucky thus far to have a few of those moments. One major one is having chosen to work with Wolff Olins.”
About Living Proof
Living Proof was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and created for the purpose of solving the toughest beauty challenges by inventing efficient, single-purpose formulas based on entirely new molecules and breakthrough technologies. They are a team of scientists and beauty authorities brought together by a shared aspiration: to challenge the status quo and end the common beauty frustrations of people everywhere - once and for all.
About Wolff Olins
Founded in 1965, Wolff Olins is one of the world’s leading brand consultancies. It has 140 people in London, New York and Dubai. In a world of caution and conservatism, Wolff Olins is ambitious for clients. In a time of anxiety and cynicism, Wolff Olins is extremely optimistic for the world. Wolff Olins works with a vast array of the world’s most recognized brands including Unilever, PwC, Target, Microsoft, (RED), GE, Tate, Sony Ericsson, New York City, Beeline, and London 2012.
Cheers,
Ricardo
Thank you!
Nice blog you have!
You are welcome to visit Materia Inspiration Centre if you're in the neighborhood ( located in The Netherlands). We are the only permanent materials exhibition in the Netherlands. Our collection comprises no fewer than 1,500 new and innovative materials.
check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNVxEf9I_tY
http://www.urbanix.co.il/urbanix/index.php?opti...
Edan, Tel Aviv
http://www.analogsuicide.com/latest/2009/7/15/p...
I am a recently graduated student, and have been a follower of your blog for a while.
I thought you might be interested in looking at some of my work I produced for my 3rd year - www.jwgreynolds.co.uk
Let me know what you think,
Thanks,
James Reynolds
We've just launched a new user-generated Architecture and Design site, Notebook, and would love for you to have a look and post some 'notes'.
We're quite excited about this new site and would love to see your entries.
www.ajnotebook.com
Look forward to your posts,
Notebook.
I love your site.
You and your readership might be interested in RedLemonClub.com - a site dedicated to helping creatives promote themselves better online.
Have a look if you are interested!
All the best,
Alex