Random thoughts on design related stuff http://www.cpluv.com/superdeluxe 2006-05-23T13:45:22-07:00 http://www.cpluv.com/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_4475d81612bff.jpg http://www.cpluv.com/superdeluxe <p><img src="/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_4755c63432449.jpg" /><br /> </p> <p><a href="http://jairedman.blogspot.com/" title="Jai Redman" rel="external">Jai Redman</a> </p> <p>My old work colleague and friend Jai has recently begun an blog. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met, not only as fine artist, but as a designer, political thinker and activist. He always has something interesting to say, and his work is brilliant. At his blog you can catch up with his latest artworks and the ideas behind them.</p> http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/superdeluxe/15616 2007-12-04T13:28:47-07:00 <p><img src="/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_474def2cd9d7c.jpg" /><br /> </p> <p>The fantastic UHC have recently updated <a href="http://uhc.org.uk/index.php?entry_id=0" title="their site" rel="external">their site</a>. In their words they are -<br /> "a socially conscious design studio and award winning art project based in Manchester, UK. </p> <p>We have a multi-disciplinary artist led approach to print, identity, web and event design for a broad range of clients. </p> <p>Since 2002 we have been developing our own self initiated art projects exploring the built environment, power relations, ecological and social justice." </p> <p>Also for anyone in the Manchester area in December, they'll be holding an art sale on 13th December, at their studios in Hotspur House. </p> http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/superdeluxe/15459 2007-11-28T14:50:01-07:00 <p><img src="/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_472fa6704f4dd.gif" /><br /><br /> <a href="http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/index.html" title="IT Conversations" rel="external">IT Conversations</a><br /> Just started listening to some of the podcasts on this site a couple of weeks ago, thought I should mention it here. If you want to keep up on new technology and its effects on our culture(what designer doesn't?) this is a great place to start. Intelligent speakers, fascinating subjects, but mainly just a lot of really useful ideas and info. </p> http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/superdeluxe/14754 2007-11-05T15:26:20-07:00 <p><img src="/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_472907fc2e060.jpg" /><br /> </p> <p><strong>What is a Designer - Norman Potter</strong> </p> <p>This neat little book concentrates on theory, rather than showing off the author's design process. This means there are no pictures. It also means you might actually learn a thing or two, as opposed to just looking at pretty graphics and wondering how it's done. Potter comes across as a genuine and likeable figure with a real passion for his subject. Above all there is the earnest desire to help educate designers of all levels and make them think a bit more about the processes we go through, both in learning and plying our trade. Recommended for anyone who wants to think a bit deeper about design. <a href="http://www.hyphenpress.co.uk/books/978-0-907259-16-9" title="Find out more here" rel="external">Find out more here</a></p> http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/superdeluxe/14640 2007-10-31T16:11:06-07:00 <p><img src="/www/medias/superdeluxe/superdeluxe_47234dcd3a14e.jpg" /><br /><br /> <a href="http://well-formed-data.net/experiments/elastic_lists/" title="Elastic Lists" rel="external">Elastic Lists</a><br /> An interesting way of displaying complex data.<br /> From the blog of <a href="http://well-formed-data.net/" title="Moritz Stefaner" rel="external">Moritz Stefaner</a>, a talented individual who seems to be doing a lot for making the case for information aesthetics.</p> http://www.cpluv.com/www/item/superdeluxe/14528 2007-10-27T07:43:22-07:00 >