Architects: brandt + simon architects, Berlin, www.brandtundsimon.de
Address: Maximilianstrasse 10, 13187 Berlin, site map
Completion: 2009
Photos: Michael Nast, Güstrow, www.lichtkombinat.de
Whilst on the search for some cool new glasses, I came across these geeky mosaic glasses. Loving the concept.
Info / Description: An empty glass resembles a meaningless colorful mosaic, until a liquid is poured into it, revealing its name. Each side of the glass is reserved for a specific drink.
The Dekrypt glass though complex in appearance in fact runs on a very simple idea. Differently colored shapes are scattered across the glass surface in a seemingly random pattern, however their position is hardly accidental. The true purpose of the glass mosaic is revealed when colored liquid is poured into it (orange juice, milk, chocolate milkshake or coke) The pattern of shapes and empty spaces on the glass combined with the color of the liquid inside the glass end up forming a textual sign, revealing what exact drink or refreshment you are having, with each side of the glass reserved for a specific drink. Besides being a novelty item with entertainment value it can also serve as a marketing item for beverage companies as it has a promotional potential.
Black Slabbath
Gavin
You can also get these as iPhone4 and iPad wallpapers.
Once a month at the agency we have a get together where everyone shows a few examples of advertising (good and bad) and we can then discuss it further. As I've only been working at TBWA\Manchester a handful of weeks now this was my first creative and show and tell and this month happened to be a little different.
This month there was a theme, "Media Arts". Basically Media arts is about getting people to invite advertising into their lives and interact with it instead of being force fed it on the television, in magazines/newspapers, websites etc.
Below is what I presented. Co-incidentally both pieces happened to be by Colenso BBDO , Auckland, New Zealand.
Piece 1.
Brief Explanation: Designed with a purpose for everyday use, these eraser/usbs are meant to serve as a constant reminder of Alzheimer’s New Zealand’s importance, as well as help New Zealanders realise how important our memories are, and how difficult life can be for those living with this disease.
Brief from the client: Design a memorable piece of communication that raises awareness of the disease’s early warning signs, like memory loss, as well as reminding everyday New Zealanders of the importance of Alzheimers New Zealand.
Final design: Actual working erasers were hollowed out and fitted with USB memory sticks. The message displayed on the top is: ‘Alzheimer’s erasers your memories. Save them.’ On the reverse side was the Alzheimer’s New Zealand logo and website. The place you can turn for more information and support, www.alzheimers.co.nz.
Indication of how successful the outcome was in the market: Alzheimer’s New Zealand distributed these eraser/usbs amongst the public, sent them to various local organisations, as well as distributed them to local politicians, with a letter, in an attempt to raise awareness of the charity. They have received positive feedback and they’ll hopefully continue to leave people with some sort of understanding of what people with Alzheimer’s go through everyday, and where they could turn for more information and support.
Advertising Agency: Colenso BBDO, Auckland, New Zealand
Piece 2.
Water coolers filled with blood, were placed in gyms, offices, hairdressers and other public places in order to promote the new show Vampire Diaries on TV2.
Advertising Agency: Colenso BBDO, Auckland, New Zealand
Executive Creative Director: Nick Worthington
Creative Director: Levi Slavin
Art Director / Copywriter: Sarah Longworth
Producer: Rob Linkhorn
Retoucher: Kevin Hyde
View into the main gallery of the Marrakech muesum.
DJ T // © Ragnar Schmuck
Dominik Eulberg // © Ragnar Schmuck
DJ Hell // © Ragnar Schmuck
Andrè Galuzzi // © Ragnar Schmuck
Richie Hawtin // © Ragnar Schmuck
Craig Richards // © Ragnar Schmuck
Ali Schwarz (Tiefschwarz) // © Ragnar Schmuck
Four Tet // © Ragnar Schmuck
Ellen Allien // © Ragnar Schmuck
Ricardo Villalobos // © Ragnar Schmuck
Andrew Weatherall // © Ragnar Schmuck
Selway // © Christopher Woodcock for Bedroom Rockers
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So on Sunday 16th May I took part in my first long distance run, the BUPA Great Manchester 10k. I'd prepared pretty well with plenty of training sessions and I managed to finish bang on my target of 50 minutes. Although I'm pleased with this result I felt as I crossed the line I could have done shaved a further minute or two off my time after pacing myself a bit too much early on, but we'll put this down to experience and I'll be faster next time!
After being a bit slack with raising any sort of sponsorship I am pleased to confirm that I raised £150 (+ £42.31 gift aid) in just under a week for the Alzheimers Society
Useful links:
www.alzheimers.org.uk/
twitter.com/alzheimerssoc
www.greatrun.org
www.justgiving.com/BenTopliss
As of next Tuesday (1st June), I'll be starting my new job as designer at TBWA\Manchester. I'm really excited about the opportunity and can't wait to get to work.
After a year and a half, its time to say goodbye to this...
(This an advert from the dizzy heights of 1999! Amazing,)
and hello to...
I received this rather lovely sample pack from image & type library Veer this morning, which contains a set of six dry transfer sheets (you know, like the Letraset stuff, from the olden times).
The pack showcases some new typefaces they've added to their library, including a couple of exclusives from Alejandro Paul, as well as some of their older ones, including Rian Hughes' lovely Mellotron.
To get your hands on this awesome give-away visit www.veer.com and register (or sign in) and follow the instructions. Happy rubbing.
Well, Ive been meaning to blog this for a good couple of months. Here it is, finally.
For Christmas I received the limited edition 50by70 book from Habitat. The book is presented in a screen printed box, and features 20 removable large format prints sized at 50 x 70 cm, just ready to go into one of Habitats standard frames and onto your wall. It took me a little while to decide on how I wanted to display it and which pieces I wanted up on my walls. The good thing about this book is that it is all easily interchangeable, so I can swap the work around as and when I feel the need.
"The idea behind the book is to give people the chance to own beautiful, limited edition artwork by established and up-and-coming artists and then be able to put it straight into a 50cm x 70cm frame," explains Tim Fishlock, editor, designer and curator of the project.
"A lot of time was spent putting together a diverse and hugely talented mix of image-makers," he continues. "50by70 is as much about introducing the work of established artists to new audiences as it is show-casing the skills of the new kids on the block."
Contributing artists: Adrian Johnson, Merijn Hos, Aaron Johnson, John Offenbach, Basso & Brooke, FLAG, Sroop Sunar, Julian House, Kevin Cummins, Stephan Zirwes, Alex Trochut, Jorge Chamorro, Shepard Fairey , Patrick Hughes , Tim Fishlock, Denis Darzacq, Zeloot, :phunk, Tsang Kin-Wah, Anthony Burrill.
"In the original pitch to Habitat I used Patrick Hughes' amazing Sunshine print on the mocked-up cover. When the project got the green light I then had to nervously approach the much-celebrated Mr Hughes to see if he'd be interested in contributing. Fortunately, he said yes and allowed his image to be used on the box too. Other big names on my dream contributors list were the artist Shepard Fairey, fashion designers Basso & Brooke and photographer Denis Darzacq. They all agreed to take part as did a whole other bunch of my favourite creative types."
"The graphic/illustration pieces are printed on Challenger Offset while the photography prints are printed on Marazion - both 140gsm. Print process is litho. The book is stiched and cloth-bound with a 400gsm cover. The perforation is graduated throughout the book to ensure the prints are easy enough to remove - this was the trickiest thing to get right."
I actually went for 80x60 “Aluminus” frames (black) with a 10cm ice-white mount from Zanart.
http://50by70.com/
http://www.habitat.co.uk/fcp/product/browse/Art-poster-book-of-20-prints/964171
http://www.habitat.co.uk/fcp/product/browse/Wall-frame/978090
http://www.zanart.co.uk
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