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  • When maths and design cross paths

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    In the Brio office recently, an interesting conversation led not only to some confusion but also to the concept of what happens when math and design cross paths. It was all sparked by the recent release of GoogleLab’s “Julia Map” project, a tool for exploring fractals using the Julia set numbers, a HTML 5 and…

  • World Press Photo of the Year 2010

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    This haunting portrait of 18-year-old Bibi Aisha, photographed by South Africa’s Jodi Bieber is the World Press Photo of the Year 2010. An international jury, including 19 picture editors, curators, photographers and press agency reps, chose this shot out of 108, 059 entries in the 54th annual World Press Photo Contest. Bieber’s winning picture shows…

  • Need a laugh? Brisbane Comedy Festival to liven up the Powerhouse

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The Brisbane Comedy Festival will hit the Brisbane Powerhouse in March, promising a giggling start to autumn. And let’s admit it, after such a mixed-up summer (storms, floods, cyclone, and a weekend heat wave), I think we can all use a bit of humour. So what can you expect from the Festival which opens Tuesday…

  • Brisbane art galleries re-open after floods

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The Queensland floods have put life on temporary hold for many people and businesses whilst the rebuild continues. Thankfully, life in Brisbane’s art world has now stirred with the re-opening of Brisbane’s premier art venues, The Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), last week. The doors burst open to welcome the art-loving…

  • Australian Fashion Week

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    From runway shows to red-carpet parties, you can’t beat the glamour of Australia’s biggest fashion weeks. We can be treated to a preview of the autumn/winter collections of Australia’s hottest designers at L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival – the week-long carnival of cutting-edge fashion and culture in March. In May, join the fashionistas flocking to Sydney…

  • More than one string to their bow

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    Tanya Heading

    I haven’t been to a music festival in a while. In fact, my ticket to Future Music is proudly stuck on my fridge, acknowledging my return to contemporary tunes (from my usual 80s playlist). What I love about music, is how often it goes hand in hand with visual art. Brandon Boyd, the lead singer…

  • Wedding Inspiration at The Lane and Once Wed

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    To all of you other there who couldn’t give a rat’s arse about weddings I apologise and suggest you tune out now as I’m about to bore you to tears. But to those who might be planning a wedding or helping someone else do so then hopefully this might help… Well I’ve well and truly…

  • 7 sites every designer and developer must bookmark

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Designers and Developers across the world need to keep up with the latest technology and trends or get left behind. It’s just how the industry works. The great thing about both of these professions is that everything we could possibly want to know is readily available, right now, for free. I won’t hold any more…

  • Little people, big cities

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    I recently discovered a blog documenting The Little People Project, an art installation project created by Slinkachu. It showcases photos of delightful small scale installations created from repainted and remodelled miniature train set characters. The characters are set up in humorous ways, in scenes that explore ideas of being overwhelmed by city life. The underlying aim of…