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  • Semi-Permanent

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    Tanya Heading

    Well designers, it’s that time of year again! Have you got your tickets for Semi-Permanent yet? Semi-Permanent is a world leading design conference that to date has hosted 29 events in 9 cities, covering 5 countries, with over 200 speakers and 50,000 attendees. In 2012, Semi-Permanent celebrates ten years of events – that’s a decade…

  • Let’s adopt iPup

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    This is a unique and convenient case that delivers two solutions in one. It not only offers excellent protection for your iPhone 4/4S, but also can hold your credit cards/receipts. An anti-scratch cover, it is made using UV-coated PET film to protect the magnetic strip on credit and debit cards to ensure that they last…

  • Thinking outside the box

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    As we all know in branding and in life, first impressions count. Of course we all ask the question… “How we can do this?” Then in business you also have a lot of competition and it’s important to not only make a good first impression, but to also stand out from the crowd. While browsing…

  • A Papertie Affair

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

      Very recently, I and a few girls went and checked out the Twilight Boutique Markets at Portside, here in Brisbane. We were on mission to discover some last minute Christmas treats for family and friends. I will have to admit that I had finished my Christmas gift buying, but it didn’t stop a tiny…

  • 50 Awesome Upcycled Accessories

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    Tanya Heading

    I came across a great range of upcycled accessories, and just had to share! One man’s trash is said to be another’s treasure, and this couldn’t be more true with all of the emerging artists tapping into the creation of upcycled accessories. From Stunning Soda Can Jewelry to Garbage Necklaces. Check out all of the range here.…

  • THIRD: Seven with another

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

      Tomorrow night (Friday)  will be the opening night for the third Seven with Another exhibition at Substation No 4. As with the previous exhibitions, seven creative types have been paired off with a contrasting and/or complimentary counterpart who is an expert in a different field. Each pair responds to a brief to come up…

  • Chit chat worth listening to

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Senior Designer Anya recounts her Pecha Kucha 24 experience

  • Lomography Society

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Amber takes a look at all things Lomography.

  • Get your chalk out!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I am always a sucker for good old hand-drawn typography, but hand-drawn typography on a blackboard is just another level of amazement. Seeing as my blackboard writing skills were clearly tragic when I worked at a school, Dana Tanamachi is my new idol. Take a look at some of her work!        …