P H I L L I P K A L A N T Z I S C O P E


'On the plane' by PKO. See the rest here.

Tim Wan

Very nice work from recent graduate Tim Wan. See it here.

Perfect Imperfection

Check out Matt Hoyle's presentation for Ted Talks here.

QR codes on headstones?

Personally I think it's a great idea, however I can certainly see why people aren't keen! Read more here.

Type fluid experiment

Nice project going on at Skyrill.

King of Beers

"Budweiser, the iconic global beer brand, today revealed a new design, seen in its can and secondary packaging, that will roll out of U.S. breweries and into the hands of American beer drinkers this summer, before debuting in markets around the world later this year". See more here.

Dear Sir/Madam

So GOOD, see it here.

Carl Warner

Amazing foody landscapes by the genius that is Marc Warner. Be sure to check out his work.

New Site

Hoffi are a Cardiff based agency who 'plan, design and grow brands'. They are a great bunch of people and have some really nice work over on their new site.

WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort

The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort is located 1700 meters above sea level in the village of Les Cerniers and consists of 15 original accommodation units in the shape of igloos. Overlooking a beautiful Swiss valley, the unusual resort combines traditional ideas with a highly modern way of living. They may look like typical homes of ice, but in fact the cabins all feature a fireplace, a king-sized bed, a wide window for unobstructed views of the valley and plenty of comfort. And if life gets tough in these small improvised igloos, the tourists can always take a short walk to a common entertaining building, where they can purchase food and drinks. The ski tracks are at walking distance and the landscape is spectacular. So in case you were looking for a way to combine eco-tourism, the beauty of the Swiss Alps and a large level of comfort, here is a solution.

Mark Gowing Design

Mark Gowing - 'Design is engaging. Design is informative. Design is emotional. Design is good business. We believe that design is as much about feeling as it is understanding. This commitment is exhibited in the studio’s output for both corporate and arts industry clients where we seek to engage audiences with emotional communications. Our projects are characterised by a research and response method that focuses on strategic thinking to ensure that every outcome is thoughtful, original and engaging. Our work is considered. Our people are extensively experienced and operate at the highest craft level, regardless of the medium. We work closely with our commissioners to create their own unique language that is both relevant and enduring. Our strength is creating solutions that embrace our clients’ values and achieve results that surprise and inspire'.

Last tango in compton

This is a superb advert for the not-so new vw polo. It comes from the director Jonathan Glazer who is responsible for the famous Sony Bravia Paint advert.

The Satorialist

The Satorialist has recently been voted as one of Time Magazine's top 100 design influencers. They have a great blog for fashion enthusiasts but the guy behind the camera is what's most interesting, here's a short film about him and his working day.

Wanken

This next post is a beaut. Wanken is the portfoio & blog of Shelby White, a designer & photographer from Seattle, Washington. It's full of quality architecture, design, photography, ideas and philosophy. To find such a great blog is a treat so it's well worth a bookmark. The above photo is taken from one of his posts about the Rolling Huts Project by architects Olson Kundig.

Definitive Studio

Definitive Studio have launched their new website. I'm not sure when they did it but I am sure they have a great portfolio of work, especially their recyclable logo project.

Antrepo

Nice work from minimalism experts Antrepo. This is what they have to say about it - 'Our last project is about simplicity and we try to find alternate simple version for some package samples of the international brands. We think almost every product needs some review for minimal feeling' See more examples here.

Visual Blog



Convoy, If you haven't already, check it! You won't regret it.

Book/Staircase

Staircases, A must for anyone planning their own grand design.

Influencers

INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.

I hate to say it but my 300th blog post is stolen! But what isn't these days, every post, idea, must come from somewhere! However it is a good one and it comes from Hoffi, a design agency in Cardiff where I spent some time on placement. Enjoy.