RPM's Creative Lunch kicked into full swing with this interesting blog post from Edit. A bunch of inspired designers were briefed to represent a musical genre using just one element and one typeface. Successful projects like this demonstrate that graphic design doesn't have to be overcomplicated; clever, yes, but often the simplest of designs work best. Above we have 'The Twist', 'Folk' and 'Metal'.
We're intrigued by design consultancy Antrepo's latest project, which focuses on stripping familiar consumables down to basic packaging and branding. In their words, "Our latest project is about simplicity and we try to find alternate simple versions for some package samples of the international brands. We think almost every product needs some review for minimal feeling". The website presents an 'original version' of products ranging from Nutella to Cornflakes to Durex, followed by a 'simple variation' and then a very basic 'more simple variation'.
This summer a derelict petrol station on Clerkenwell Road will be transformed into a hand-built cinema celebrating the extravagance and ceremony of the picture palace.
Le Creative Sweatshop have developed a range of weird and wonderful designs made entirely of folded paper. Products include jewellery, window displays, handbags, shoes and installations for brands such as Nissan, Stella McCartney and high-class fashion magazines.
Bombay Sapphire and the V&A's Summer Camp event are collaborating with designer Giles Miller to create martini-style glasses made from card, complimented by a ‘log cabin-esque’ cardboard encased bar. The bar will serve a unique Bombay Sapphire Summer Gin Punch cocktail and the V&A Summer Camp will also feature six tents located throughout the venue showcasing displays from other designers. The main feature of the event is a communal Campfire tent, where visitors can enjoy poetry and folk music.
Located in the Southern Chinese City Xiamen, this eye-catching structure sits in the middle of a resevoir. Floating above the ground, the design of the museum echoes the flowing water and provides not only an environmentally friendly solution to energy but space also. You can check out some more images of the design here.
Is it just us, or is this the best thing you've seen on a Tuesday morning? A great example of innovative design-sadly not avaliable in Ikea!
Master letterpress printer and artist John M. Carrera created this touching, intricate book by sifting through 12,000 original engravings provided to him on loan, and meticulously restored them over 10 years. The result is a true labour of love and an extraordinary visual account of Victorian history.
Another effective idea from a freelancer. This copy-writer sent in a pack of fridge magnet words to our Creative Director. The quirky way that freelancers advertise themselves is definitely a hit within the studio and a good way to make people remember you!
This ingenious product is designed by South Korea based designer Dong Min Park. Each drum umberella creates a different sound, lightning up our dreary days with playful percussion. In this case, every rain cloud really does have a silver lining...we want one!
Over to our Junior Designer Lucy Heale..
