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  • Creative creatures of Mochimochi Land

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    There’s something about the ridiculously cute characters of Mochimochi Land that has me running to Spotlight in search of knitting needles and wool. I don’t now how to knit, I have zero patience and I’m pretty sure I’m going to be the world’s worst knitter but I feel compelled to try some of the awesome…

  • Rebuilding Christchurch NZ, what an opportunity

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    After the devastation of the earthquakes in Christchurch New Zealand, there are now a number of opportunities arising that may very well see Christchurch be a new world leader in innovation and sustainability. Although the casualties and mass destruction of infrastructure is of course something that would not be wished upon any community but now…

  • Functional turns decorative

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Check out this fantastically creative fence art designed and produced by Dutch design outfit: Demarkersvan – Lace Fence. Dutch design strikes again!!! Lace Fence have crafted something which was purely functional with a hostile stigma into something aesthetic and decorative while still functional. They have crafted a variety of designs ranging from lace florals to…

  • Where creativity and cake meet: Cakestar

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Let’s face it, sweets are forever in style. Who can’t resist a fancy dessert, a gourmet cupcake, or the sweet-of-the-moment, a macaroon? Whether it’s for formal celebrations like engagement parties or weddings, corporate events or just a swanky morning tea at home with cakes that are fine and fancy, you cannot go past Cakestar. The…

  • Winners announced at Cannes Lions Festival

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    We’re all very excited about the Cannes Lions Festival which is currently in full swing. Shortlists and winners are being announced daily at the Cannes Lions website and diary entries from Aussie representatives at Cannes are being detailed at Campaign Brief. The festival describes itself as ‘the world’s only truly global meeting place for creative…

  • Design considerations

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I chose this TED Talk to share with the Brio Group team this morning as I liked how Thomas Heatherwick’s London Architect firm considered their designs in a holistic approach. Not only did they consider the impact their designs have on the existing natural and built environment, but they also considered how it affects the…

  • SpareTicket.com.au shortlisted for Qantm Create Awards

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Ok shameless plug here: we’re all very excited to have our website SpareTicket.com.au shortlisted for the Qantm Create Design Awards presented by Desktop! We’d love it if you ‘liked’ or tweeted us here: www.createawards.com.au/shortlisted/round-one/spareticket/ You can see all the round 1 finalists in the latest issue of Desktop magazine available at all good newsagents and…

  • Branded Fashion – inspiration for the design

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Teaching branded fashion this semester at Billy Blue College of Design has resulted in me uncovering the story and inspiration behind many established and young fashion designers. In particular we discuss the connection behind their design philosophy and how that transfers to their work and builds their brand. One fashion designer that I will explore…