Periodic Table of Typefaces

Thought this was pretty awesome, This particular table lists 100 of the most popular, influential and notorious typefaces today.

Paper Font

A really beautiful and fun way to create type by Jozef Ondrík.

Flash Mob's are Awesome

Just like the banana video this is totally off topic and very old but it's the first time I've seen it and I thought this was amazing, flash mob crowd (like the T-Mobile ad) break into dance to black eyed peas. Awesome!! I wish I could see a flash mob close up.

You Learn Something New Everyday?

If not you should! Awesome video that really encourages you to think differently about everything.

Objectified

On Tuesday I went along to the Black Box in Belfast to watch a screening of Objectified. I'm a big fan of documentary's especially one's like Helvetica and when I heard the same guy was making Objectified I was so excited it's unreal. (yes, I really am that much of a geek).

The movie is about people and their relationships with objects. It's all about design, the process behind designing objects and the psychology of how objects and their design make us feel. This documentary really opens you're eyes to how much our subconscious takes over when we're making purchases. It really makes you think about how people become obsessed with design's, why we are attracted to certain designs and how design influences every aspect of out lives.

I know it may not be for everyone but I thoroughly enjoyed it and I think it's a documentary that any one in the design world would learn something from. So I highly recommend checking it out!

(Also features Jonathan Ives (guy who designed the iPod etc) for all you Apple
Fans)

Trailer
Official Website

An Awesome Week For Design!

So this week has been pretty hectic, lot's of running around, long days with not much sleep and a few car problems, but despite all this it has been amazing, fun and totally insightful all at the same time.

Here's what i've been up to;

Monday - So first the was my meeting with Iain Slater of Slater Design. Amazing guy, super nice and honest. Really greatful for his time and answering all our silly little questions. Learnt a lot from our little chat.

Tuesday - Then the screening of Objectified . Amazing mockumentary (movie documentary). Much like the Helvetica Mockumentary, extremely entertaining and motivating, I shall post a review blog about that soon!

Wednesday - The ICAD Exhibition, some very beautiful designs on display, good to see so close to home. Then of course there was An evening with Airside wonderful company with unique ideas, concepts an inspiring work ethic. Also got an awesome calendar and DVD thanks to a few friends!

Thursday - Build Conference. amazing web conference run by the fantastic Andy(Good)McMillan. Fantastic day, lots of inspirational speakers basically just telling it like it is. Very fun day, also expect a blog about this.

I wish all weeks were this fun.

I Love Presents

(late blog)

I'm extremely excited for the Airside and Objectified events next week as part of Build (which i'm also attending) and my lovely friend Andy who's running these events gave me some presents to go home with two lovely posters! They are printed so beautifully they actually feel like velvet! very happy!

(bad photos)