As part of the Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty show at Somerset House, Jasper Goodall was asked to reinterpret one of Gruau’s main theme’s, Line & Silhouette. Jasper took the opportunity to move away from his usual medium and produce a large scale piece cut from sheet acetate. The show continues until January 9th.

30 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Jasper Goodall, Moving Image | | Permalink

This short film documents the set up of Genevieve Gauckler’s current show at Parco Fukuoka in Japan.

17 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Genevieve Gauckler, Illustration | | Permalink

‘The Trend Forecaster’s Handbook’ was officially launched last week at the Wapping Project in London’s East End. The book is a sharp, in-depth and highly visual textbook and teaching aid for students and tutors keen to know more about the world of trends, trend forecasting and consumer-insight techniques. Trends are a fundamental part of our emotional, physical and psychological landscape, and by forecasting trends, or using them to anticipate what is new and next in the world, we can begin understand what drives and motivates consumers. This in turn can help to make the difference between a product or design that sells and one that languishes on the shelf. The Trend Forecaster’s Handbook was written by Martin Raymond co-founder of The Future Laboratory, and was designed in collaboration with Gerard Saint and Ed Vince at Big Active.

16 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Book Design, Gerard Saint | - Tags: Book Design, Laurence King Publishing, Martin Raymond, The Future Laboratory | Permalink

Jim Stoten & Mike Perry are in Hamburg to paint a mural on the wall of the Human Empire store. They’ll be showing some new collaborative drawings plus tees and prints too. The store will be open late on Friday 12th November, so if you’re in town, drop by and say hello.

12 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Jim Stoten | | Permalink

“A Good Day” the new exhibition by Genevieve Gauckler is now open at the recently launched Parco Factory in Fukuoka, Japan.

12 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Genevieve Gauckler, Illustration | | Permalink

Here’s a new piece of work for Design Week from the ever industrious Adrian Johnson.

11 November, 2010 - Posted in Adrian Johnson, Art Direction & Design, Illustration | | Permalink

Voting has now gone live for this years Best Art Vinyl Awards. The nominations for best vinyl sleeve created in 2010 features two works by Big Active in the form of Goldfrapp’s ‘Headfirst’ and Mark Ronson’s ‘Record Collection’. The winning sleeves are decided by public vote and will be announced soon after Christmas. All 50 nominations will also be on show at several galleries in the UK, France, Belgium and Sweden throughout November and December. For more details and to cast your vote (for us of course…) please visit www.artvinyl.com

09 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Music | - Tags: Art Direction & Design, Art Vinyl, Big Active, Goldfrapp, Mark Ronson, Music Design | Permalink

02 November, 2010 - Posted in Art Direction & Design, Illustration, Parra | | Permalink