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Million – genius or evil?
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You may have seen Droga5’s campaign for the Million (a mobile phone for school kids in New York City that’s based on incentives), which just won a D&AD black pencil. Personally I think the idea is brilliant as the Million program offers short-term incentives and rewards to motivate students, increase classroom participation and contribute to…
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EOFY
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It really is that time of the year again. The 30th June is a nightmare for many business owners because there is so much to do, and you have to get your staff’s payment summaries right, and make the correct Super payments, all to a deadline. My advice is to start now, with a checklist.…
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What’s that font!
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It is proven that if your mind is active you will have a better memory and what better way to improve your memory than with a game of memory! Brazilian design studio ps.2 created this typographical memory game as a self-promotion piece. It features 20 different type families and comes with a typographical glossary and…
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What is Eco-Design?
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Eco-Design is an initiative brought about by Design Victoria. Launched at the end of April, ‘What is Eco-Design?’ is your complete guide to sustainable design. Why is this such a great thing for designers? Because we are always challenged by our clients to find environmentally friendly and sustainable design solutions. At ‘What is Eco-Design?’ you…
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Pecha Kucha Volume 11
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Yes, it’s that time again! Pecha Kucha is back in Brisbane and back at the Powerhouse for this installment on the 3 June. Starting at 8.20pm, speakers include the Director of the Queensland Museum, Ian Galloway; local textile designer, KT Doyle; and founder of In Finland Records, Nick Smethurst. Along with eight other equally diverse…
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Sustainable Graphic Design Widget
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QLD based graphic designer Rebecca Green, with 10 years experience under her belt decided it was time to take a new look at the world of design. She took a break from working and did a Masters of Design at the Queensland Collage of Art. Her thesis discusses the question “What can be done to…
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Wooden Toy Quarterly Handmade Edition out now!!
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Wooden Toy Quarterly is a self-published art and design publication out of Melbourne. It is a work of love and devotion to emerging art and culture by award winning Art Director, Designer and Artist Timba Smits. The latest edition is a work of art in itself – each spread meticulously created by hand by Timba.…
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Happy World Graphic Design Day
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Today marks World Graphic Design Day. A day where we designers can celebrate ourselves and the work we do to make the world a visually pleasing place. It was on this day in 1963 when the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda), the world body for graphic design was founded. Since 1995 designers all…
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Coaches & trains
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Trying to teach yourself to increase your skill levels can be confusing, and hard work, but paying an organisation to train you and your team can be expensive. Is it worth it? I think the answer has to be yes. One on one sessions with a coach, or working in small groups, with feedback from…