October 2013 Archive

Made by Hand: The Knife Maker

FilmFestFriday • 31 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays introduces a knife maker whose precision, skill and love elevate his trade into an art. >
Kenya Hara: The role of the designer is changing

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:56 • 29 Oct 13

In this interview at AGI Open London 2013 Kenya Hara says designers should work together to create more active fields of designing. >
Life is Music

Design News • 29 Oct 13

Masashi Kawamura and his creative lab PARTY have created a music video for the Japanese band SOUR using actual CDs to make the entire animation. >
Eddie Opara: Designing for self-worth

Inside View • Duration: 00:05:53 • 25 Oct 13

In an interview at AGI Open London 2013, Eddie Opara talks about dealing with frustrating client briefs. >
Backgammon Designer Alexandra Llewellyn

FilmFestFriday • 25 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Backgammon Designer Alexandra Llewellyn" – a short documentary on how backgammon influenced the design career of Alexandra Llewellyn. >
Martí Guixé on food karaoke, edible objects and techno-tapas

Talks • Duration: 00:26:34 • 24 Oct 13

At Design Indaba Conference 2013 Martí Guixé shows us how to eat pasta with your fingers and lollipops without your hands. >
Michael Bierut: Use curiosity as a route into work

Inside View • Duration: 00:06:14 • 22 Oct 13

In an interview at AGI Open 2013 in London, Michael Bierut speaks about his groundbreaking projects and the changing nature of graphic design. >
Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps

Design News • 20 Oct 13

Harry Pearce's "Evict Them in 5 Easy Steps" is a short film that raises awareness around the ever-growing problem of forced eviction. >
Unlocking the Truth

FilmFestFriday • 18 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Unlocking the Truth", a short film about a heavy metal band started by two six-graders. >
Christoph Niemann: Digital expands the possibilities

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:57 • 17 Oct 13

Christoph Niemann talks about his transition from print to digital, in particular projects like Petting Zoo and his column for The New York Times. >
Matthew Carter on untypical typefaces

Talks • Duration: 00:33:47 • 16 Oct 13

In his talk at Design Indaba 2013, type designer Matthew Carter gives insight into the creation of unusual typefaces. >
Chip Kidd: I’m obsessed with Batman

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:05:39 • 16 Oct 13

In an exclusive interview at AGI Open 2013, Chip Kidd tells us about designing book covers and his foray into comic books. >
Stefan Sagmeister: Bring the personal and the human into design

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:13 • 15 Oct 13

Stefan Sagmeister talks about 'The Happy Film', his studio and his advice to young designers. Please note: this film contains nudity. >
Maurice Sendak: On Life, Death And Children's Lit

Design News • 14 Oct 13

Christoph Niemann illustrates a moving 2011 interview between children's author Maurice Sendak and "Fresh Air" producer Terry Gross. >
Steam 1886

FilmFestFriday • 11 Oct 13

#FilmFestFridays presents "Steam 1886", a fantasy video showcasing the fashion and lifestyle of a possible 19th century steam culture. >
Paula Scher on creativity as a small defiant act of misbehaving

Talks • Duration: 00:25:19 • 10 Oct 13

"Small breakthroughs and how they came to be" was the theme for Paula Scher’s presentation at Design Indaba Conference 2013. >
Roger Law: The sky is the limit – be anything you want

Video Interviews • Duration: 00:06:23 • 10 Oct 13

In an interview at AGI Open 2013, Roger Law speaks about his satirical British TV show “Spitting Image” and his visit to ZA News in Cape Town. >
TEN Collection: design tutorial ft Alberto Seveso (Italy)

Inside View • 10 Oct 13

Alberto Seveso talks through the process of creating his digital artwork for the TEN Collection. Use the captions settings on the video player for subtitles. >
Theo Jansen: Strandbeest

FilmFestFriday • 4 Oct 13

Dutch artist Theo Jansen creates large, almost life-like, beach creatures, or “Strandbeest”, that use kinetic energy to move. >
Your Street Live winner The Greenpop Mountain Road Rest Nest & Nursery

Festival News • 3 Oct 13

The Greenpop Mountain Road Rest Nest and Nursery will provide Woodstock residents with an eco-friendly space to be proud of. >

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