Out today The Enemy’s second album ‘Music For The People’ art directed and designed by Big Active and featuring light paintings by Berlin based artist Andreas Nicholas Fischer. The eclipse theme running throughout the imagery creates a grand and jarring visual statement echoing the spirit of the album’s expansive direction.

27 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Music | - Tags: Big Active, The Enemy | Permalink

In case you missed out you can watch Siggi Eggertsson’s recent talk at the Eskapade Typography Conference in Dortmund, Germany. It’s 30 minutes of inspired brilliance.

Lecture at Eskapade – Dortmund from Siggi Eggertsson on Vimeo.

17 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Siggi Eggertsson | - Tags: Illustration, Siggi Eggertsson | Permalink

We’re very pleased to announce that we now represent Matt Furie, the San Francisco based master of childern’s book illustration for adults. Check out his portfolio in the illustration area of our website.

16 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Matt Furie | - Tags: Illustration, Matt Furie | Permalink

Back in January we gave you a sneak preview of Sanna Annukka’s fabric designs for Marimekko. Now, fresh for Spring ‘09 the collection launches featuring a complete range of homeware products and accessories, handbags, cosmetic bags and purses. Visit the Marimekko Spring ‘09 brochure to find a store in your area.

07 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Sanna Annukka | - Tags: Illustration, Sanna Annukka | Permalink

Parra must be the one of the hardest working artists on the planet. He’s currently touring with his band LeLe but has found time to produce a whole new set of work for HVW8 Art & Design Gallery in LA. “Is That A Gun My Friend?” show opens on Saturday 4th April and runs until May 9th.

03 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Parra | - Tags: Illustration, Parra | Permalink

Kate Gibb will be making an appearance on Saturday 4th April at this year’s Semi-Permanent design conference in Sydney. The annual event takes the form of a week long celebration of all things design related and includes a stellar line-up of guest speakers from all over the globe.

01 April, 2009 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Kate Gibb | - Tags: Illustration, Kate Gibb | Permalink