Today we began a placement at The Chase which we hope will be both exciting and informative. We like the artwork room!
We will keep you updated with how things progress over the coming weeks.
31/03/2008
Chase Me!
28/03/2008
"somethings are meant for sharing"
WOW thank you Ewald for sharing we love this. It wont be long before we start to see this short video everywhere. blog blog blog.
27/03/2008
26/03/2008
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside.
We are currently planning a series of day trips to some very special locations that deserve the support of the great British people. Stand by for crazy golf, ice cream and sandy pockets with a final major project thrown in for good measure!
From Across the Pond
A few snaps of some of Teacakes friends who reside in New York City. Welcome home Emily!
19/03/2008
Lucy Long
This is the first stage of a current project for personal stylist Lucy Long. We hope she likes it!
17/03/2008
Dont Panic Pack
We have had a bit of fun with our commission for the 'Dont Panic' pack. A taditional Fish and Chip Shop Wordsearch.
Can't draw. Won't draw.
16/03/2008
12/03/2008
Bruce Mau Design/ Incomplete Manifesto
Written in 1998, the Incomplete Manifesto is an articulation of statements that exemplify Bruce Mau's beliefs, motivations and strategies. To date there are 43 statements. Below we have listed the ones that really stand out to us. Thank you Arun for sharing.
5. Go deep. The deeper you go the more likely you will discover something of value.
6. Capture accidents. The wrong answer is the right answer in search of a different question. Collect wrong answers as part of the process. Ask different questions.
10. Everyone is a leader. Growth happens. Whenever it does, allow it to emerge. Learn to follow when it makes sense. Let anyone lead.
15. Ask stupid questions. Growth is fueled by desire and innocence. Assess the answer, not the question. Imagine learning throughout your life at the rate of an infant.
21. Repeat yourself. If you like it, do it again. If you don’t like it, do it again.
24. Avoid software. The problem with software is that everyone has it.
26. Don’t enter awards competitions. Just don’t. It’s not good for you.
29. Think with your mind. Forget technology. Creativity is not device-dependent.
33. Take field trips. The bandwidth of the world is greater than that of your TV set, or the Internet, or even a totally immersive, interactive, dynamically rendered, object-oriented, real-time, computer graphic–simulated environment.
For more please visit their site (teacake links)
06/03/2008
Made us look, take note and dream
This book began as a list designer Stefan Sagmeister made in his diary under the title Things I have learned in my life so far, which includes statements such as "Worrying solves nothing" and "Trying to look good limits my life." The list reveals something that is profoundly true: Although human beings have been pursuing happiness for countless generations, it is not so easily achieved. And we need constant reminders to keep us on the right path.
With the support of his clients, Sagmeister transformed these sentences into typographic works, from billboards in France to sign-toting inflatable monkeys on the streets of Scotland. Accompanied by essays from design historian Steven Heller, Guggenheim chief curator Nancy Spector, and UK psychologist Daniel Nettle, as well as Sagmeister's own words, the series is revealed as a complex blend of personal revelation, art, and design--an eclectic mix of visual audacity and sound advice.
Two of the greatest books we ever bought. cheers Sam for sharing. 5/5
03/03/2008
02/03/2008
Vanity Fair at The National Portrait Gallery
The national Portrait Gallery host a fantastic collection on a regular basis but this time around I coughed up ten pounds to see a selection of the best Vanity Fair portraits. Although a little crowded in a relatively small back room the array of people documented is impressive. From the heroes of 9/11 to the Jack Nicholson and Run DMC there is something for everyone. The standard of photography is of course impeccable and each picture perfectly captures the essence of the character within.
Three Stars
Brit Insurance - The Design Museum
The Design Museum never fails to impress and the current collection includes 'The Poetics of the Technical Object' by Jean Prouve and Brit Insurance which is a collection of the best design across all disciplines from the last twelve months. Highlights included the Greta Typeface Famly by Peter Bilak and Manuela Pfunder's designs for the new Swiss Bank notes. These are shown above.
Well worth a trip to the big smoke.
Four Stars
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