TYPOGRAPHY SUMMER SCHOOL ///
If you’re in London this summer and you happen to like letters then by all means check out the following, courtesy of Fraser Muggeridge. Typography Summer School A week-long programme of typographic study in London for recent graduates and professionals. Alongside live projects run by Fraser Muggeridge, the school will host talks, seminars and tutorials...
SHAZ MADANI ///
Shaz Madani is a 2008 London College of Communications graduate in graphic design. Having worked for the likes of The Partners, Why Not Associates and Mind Design, you can be sure that Shaz has some incredible work.
MICHAEL KOSMICKI ///
I’ve always loved these experimental covers for Faber & Faber done by MIchael Kosmicki. The covers have recently made their way around the book design blog circuit, always catching my attention. It appears that Kosmicki (based in London) has a really great portfolio to go along with them.
FRASER MUGGERIDGE ///
OK, so lately I’ve been on this kick for looking up the work of design studios with an obvious modern/minimalist aesthetic. Grids, Helvetica (or other sans), black & white only, you get the point. Extra points if they’re in the UK. I’m not really sure why, but as I’ve “matured” as a designer (who know...
DRIFTWOOD PAVILION ///
I realize this is old and it may not even be around anymore, but check out what was designed for the summer pavilion for London’s Architectural Association a number of months ago. The piece, by Danecia Sibingo, is a reminder of the British Aisles inseparable connection to the seas. Via CR
TAPPIN GOFTON ///
Tappin Gofton is a London-based design studio that has some fabulous work on their site.
INDUSTRIAL FACILITY ///
Recently I ordered this great little business card holder designed by Sam Hecht. A couple of clicks later and I was led to his studio, Industrial Facility. They’re based in London and recently launched a new online store called Retail Facility. I love the calculator shown above.
KATE MCCGWIRE ///
A graduate of the Royal College of Art, Kate McGwire has some amazing artwork on display.
UNIVERSAL EVERYTHING ///
OK, apparently I have a few too man “favorite” studios. What’s worse is that they’re all in the UK. Universal Everything joins that list, they create some incredible work, including this installation for the V&A Museum.
SEA DESIGN ///
SEA Design is a London-based graphic design studio. They have to be one of my favorite studios around right now.
TATE MODERN / HERZOG & DE MEURON ///
New images to the extension of the Tate Modern in London by Herzog & de Meuron. Via Dezeen
