Creative talents of street artists (illustrators and graphic designers) are an effective and cool way to make public spaces, old buildings, bridges and car parks new again. They freshen up the concrete jungle. It is also an effective way of keeping graffiti away. Plus it draws attention to the building or structure as “potential” not as something to be hated.
Street artists and muralists bring with them vibrant and a new perspective that architects or designers may not have. All you need is vision, courage, local creative talent and some colorful paint. It changes the face of the city into an exciting and fun environment with some creative input.
Holland has got his own street artist in Utrecht ‘The Gnome’. Do you know some more street artists or muralists who lighten up the city? Tell us!
Some things are just to good to be true. Designer Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti came with a unique universal wrapping paper. It is a word puzzle on which multiple holiday’s are ‘hidden’. Just find the one you need, circle it and you are good to go!
Ryan Woodward is famous. Famous for creating multiple storyboards for big Hollywood productions. But, for his project Conte Animated he wanted to do something different. This time Ryan Woodward wanted to show us an exhibition of figurative works and experimental animation. Do yourself a favor and watch this animated movie. It is one of the most beautiful ever made.
Ramon Tijsen (Fluid) heeft zich uitgeleefd op de Photoshop landingpage. Uiteraard stelt de meester weer niet teleur, een fijne combinatie van vloeiende en speelse interactie en sterk design. Hij vertelt over zijn proces.
