Archive for the ‘Design’ Category:
Puzzling Words
Every day, people are bombarded by printed materials. As a result, many are overlooked. ‘Puzzling Words’ is a typographic showcase that is designed to break through the clutter. A set of nine square acrylic block prints present designs created in Downstead, a font I created. Its aim is to overcome the audience’s overexposure to printed media.
By using acrylic blocks as a printing surface, ‘Puzzling Words’ draws in viewers, as the medium is still uncommon and there is an expectation that printed materials are hung on a wall. Moreover, each print in ‘Puzzling Words’ features a Rebus puzzle of a common phrase or saying. The use of a puzzle generates interest because it creates a challenge and curiosity about the message. Rebus puzzles are unlike popular puzzles as they inspire continued thought. People are likely to recall and reconsider their solutions, even after moving away.
Puzzling words has been nominated for The Shape of Things to Come Exhibition, opening March 1 2011 both as an online and physical exhibition at the Block, QUT Creative Industries Precinct. If you missed it at Interchange keep your eyes and ears open for more information.
Finally each of the blocks can be individually purchased, contact me for more information.
Kite’s Adventure: The Strong Rock – Designed with Kate Stower
Kite’s Adventures: The Strong Rock is the first in a series of children’s storybooks. The book tells a story
of a kite and her adventures, as she breaks free from the security of being safely tangled on a rock. The
narrative shares a moral lesson with young children through the use of an adventurous metaphor and fictional
characters.
The author, Margaret Burden, has a definite conceptual style and strong views on imagery and layout.
Kat Down and Kate Stower have implemented her client brief with a firm imprint of their own visual
communication skills. They have created an organic and environmental feel. Set in parks and open spaces,
the illustrations suggest a tactile experience. This storybook is printed on recycled stock to enhance the
natural theme of the tale. To accompany the book, promotional posters and bookmarks have been created
to impose a united and consistent feel at the launch event. These promotional pieces depart from standard
posters and bookmarks through their die-cut designs and tangible nature.
Interchange Exhibition
Well the Interchange exhibition is all done and dusted. With many hours of work put in by all the event went very well on all counts. Below is a seek peek of the event for those unable to make the event.
The turnout was high on the big night, all their to see the works and their creators. A big congratulations to the makers of Mirror Mirror, who won the Dean’s award, Tyler Alberti for taking out the Bluewire Media web design award.
I would also like to send out a special thanks to all those who voted for Puzzling Words in the people choice. Through your support I took out the prize in a draw with Abstract. 
My final announcement for today is that I will be exhibiting, Puzzling Words at Shape of Things to Come, a QUT exhibition aimed at showcasing the future of the Creative Industries. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about this event and both of my projects.
Word Puzzle Series: Tuna Fish
The next in the word puzzle series. These shirts are designed to make you think. Could you work out what it means without the title?
Word Puzzle: Banana Split
The third in a series of word puzzle shirts. These shirts are designed to make you think. Could you work out what it means without the title?
