Here is my new poster. I have created this for World Development Movement, Global Justice Cinema. I work with them quite a lot and have produced both posters for the film nights. This one looks great! All about how the 2008 economic collapse was an orchestrated job from within the financial markets....interesting film, come along if you live in Bristol!

Whose Croft?

My documentary on Stokes Croft, Bristol. Where there is alot of debate about pro-development and no to gentrification of the area. I had a fantastic time making this, I have tried to use people from both sides of the argument for interviews, and used their opinions to counter argue their points. It was the first time I filmed a documentary, and I really enjoyed it.

WDM Poster

A friend of mine runs a film and talk night in Stokes Croft, Bristol.  I have been designing his posters to promote that night. It is about food and social change in the developing world.

 This is the first one. Which was in May. I am working on a new one for this month. Soon to be posted!

All Things Nice - Print

Here is my work! Finally got some photos done, not sure the light is the best, but at least I have got them up now!

I do really like these, even though there are  little inconsistencies, I like that about them. The brown/biege ones didn't come out best, but they were the first ones. The blues is probably my favourite! I will get these to niche and get them framed, ready to go on my Folksy or Etsy site, when i get a few more bits, so keep your eyes peeled for that and maybe you can buy one??

Letter Press

Ok folks, it has been a few days, but I have found a few minutes to put some posts up. I'm still trying to finish some pieces of my own work to put up. Im almost done on a motion piece and currently designing Wedding invitations for a friends and also Christening invitations for my sister. I'm hoping to do letter press on one of the - or both if i can convince them the cost is worth it!

But have a look at these beautiful pieces that I am feeling very inspired by Letterpress - Cirencester. I think I may contact them this summer to get over and see them & maybe even intern, if they will have me!

OFFF - Design, motion and Newmedia FESTIVAL

For anyone who would consider a mini-holiday break, but with Design linked in, OFFF 2011 Barcelona

"it was born as a post-digital culture festival; a meeting place to host contemporary creation through an in depth programme of conferences, workshops and performances by the most relevant artists of our time."

I am going to go and I think it will be brilliant, there are artist such as The Mill - Showreel, Rob Chiu - The Ronin, just to mention a couple of my favourite, but so much more! Well worth the visit to Barcelona

Illustration

Absolutely stunning illustrations by Georgina Luck I love this slightly sloppy/messy style it reminds me a little of my style of painting, when I do portraits, rather than characters. But it is also similar to David Downton

Beautiful paackaging!

Some very beautiful packaging here, in a delicate vintage style. I found this onThe Dieline where they were featuring this designer Jack Russell Designs He has a lot of lovely things on his website, so check it out if you like packaging!

Jessica Hische

I take alot of inspiration for my Retro type from Jessica Hische. She has such a soft and girly feel to her work, it's adorable. Once I've complete my pieces, I will get them posted and you can see what you think. Jessica Hische

Eight Hour Day!

Eight Hour Day - design agency. It's lovely retro style vector Art .EightHourDay

My favourite Tv idents - the 1990's BBC 2 idents - created by Lambie Nairn studio in london. I loved all the special one-offs too. Infact who am I kidding I loved them ALL!

My branding!

This was a project on creating myself as a company, and with my surname being dutch, I decided to look at dutch typography. The likes of Wim Crouwel and other bauhaus style. And then make a more modern interpretation for my fictional branding.

Packaging!

I have come across this packaging on www.thedieline.com
They are a packaging blog, but there is some amazing designs and products, I love it.

Photography!

This is not my photography, how I wish I could take pictures like this. I found these on Flicker, through ffffound. I love the candy colours in the top one! so pretty and girly!

Modcloth - vintage style clothes

check out this store, its lovely! Vintage styles. the only sad thing is it's in the US, but they will post overseas. :D I wish this was my wardrobe!

Graphics design can changed your life!

A really nice video about graphic design and the affect it has had, perhaps somewhat unawares; in our life. Or maybe just my life! 
Gestalten TV-
"without letters there would be no knowledge, no history, no signs"


check out the video at vimeo -http://www.vimeo.com/19441320

Bake Day!

So today has been a baking and cooking day! It's been awhile since I've done a batch of baking/cooking. I thought I was going to have a friend visit, so it was in kind of preparation for that, unfortunately in the end she had to cancel, but to be honest I enjoyed the excuse of having to be in the kitchen!

So I made fresh herb bread roles, a brocclli and Gorgonzola soup - this was because I had 2 left over stalks and a full brocclli head, and I hate throwing those stalks away, they are so tasty!

Then I baked a Ginger bread loaf and Christmas cookies, these are the christmas cookies I have been trying to perfect since September, this is by far the best batch, but I will keep tweeking, as maybe one day that little cafe dream will become a reality, and then my christmas cookies will be perfect!

Other people's Retro Type! LOVE it!

Here are some other Retro images that I have found, I'm afraid I was bad and haven't wrote down where I found them all, when i recall the locations I will Post links!

Race day over!

A few pictures from my first 10k race! the before and after are funny, I look like I am about to collapse after! It was cross country, which I hadn't expected, I found it very gruelling! but actually got a good time! 58.16!! not bad! considering it was my first! Next 10k March 13th, calne again! but going to try for a 5k in bristol, the Bridge inn 5k here is a link if anyone else is interested Bridge Inn 5k Feb22nd
Might see you there!

Retro type!

This is the start of some retro type, for a make believe cafe. My friend Lou and myself have a little pipedream of opening our own cafe/bar, so i thought i would design branding and identity for our cafe! this was a possible name and style I liked. going to continue with the development, just for fun!

Do something!

So today, I have to actually get some work done! As I didn't get much done yesterday. Received several phone calls in a row, which in turn put my plans for the day out! Yes a poor excuse, but it wasn't the nicest day, so occasionally it is ok to stay in. I had managed to get in a run of 3.7 miles, and find a possible new climbing partner. Both of which I am trying to get back into. I have signed up for the Calne 10k on feb 13th, so I have to get fit. I will keep you updated as to how I am getting on.

Type & Motion!

Here is a short motion piece, that I love! I have looked to see if I can find out who made it, which design agency, but i can't find out. So if anyone knows, please post a comment?
But the ink and the type is really lovely, its a very beautiful piece of work!

Face37 - Type Trumps!

http://www.face37.com/work/24/type-trumps

I came across these lovely trumps cards, which I am purchasing Very soon! They are amazing. there are infact 2 different sets for you to covert, as I am. what can I say, if your a type geek and also the old school style top trumps, these are everything your dreams are made of...or perhaps just mine! Either way, check out the rest of the work from Face37 its very good!

si scott

http://www.siscottstudio.com/

Here is one of my favourite Illustrator / Typographer.... Si Scott
I have really loved his work for a long time, and as this is the begining of my  Blog, I thought I would post up a few of my old time favourites. I'm sure a lot of people have seen his work, or already know about him, but anyone who doesn't will really like it, I hope!