06 Feb Non adversarial advice
This isn't just about Bee-Keeping and movement around a hive. It is good life advice. Take notes, pause, playback, watch over. Randy Oliver of scientificbeekeeping.com. NY Bee Wellness Workshop, August 7, 2016. Good for beginning beekeepers. Basic management of bees, disease identification. ...
04 Dec EVEN ODDS — Our diversity is what defines us and brings us together for the love of design
“Made up of oddballs, misfits and characters of all sorts we believe in celebrating our differences together. Our diversity is what defines us and brings us together for the love of design.” Even Odds Graphic Design Graduate show from 4–14 December 2019 at Gallery Central...
18 Nov The Habits of Effective Artists by Andrew Price
For reference: 1) Daily work 2) Volume, not perfection 3) Steal (well) 4) Conscious learning 5) Rest 6) Feedback 7) Create what you love Show less ...
16 Nov ISTD 2019
It is always a total pleasure to mark high standard student work. And through its highly acclaimed assessment scheme, ISTD raise the bar each year with examples of exceptional typography in design education. Congratulations to the eighteen of our Even Odds students who submitted this year —...
24 Oct Sugarcoating IP & Trademark knowledge
North Metropolitan TAFE Graphic Design students enjoyed a contextualised and laugh a minute presentation by Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, Dr Nigel Chen-Tan from FB RICE Perth this week. Using proven crowd engagement techniques (free chocolate) and a light hearted approach with common ‘english terminology’, Nigel was able...
24 Sep AGDA WA Folio Review 2019 ‘Get it Together’
I was proud to be part of the 2019 AGDA WA Folio Review down @murdochuniversity this year. A fantastic turn-out of students and one inspiring keynote by @iamdanagostino. Thanks to all of the professionals for kicking off their day by sharing some critiques and advice, Erica Ormsby for...
16 Sep Life skills when Living Online
NM TAFE’s Graphic Design and Print Communication students enjoyed a fast-paced presentation by Evan Cunningham-Dunlop last week. The hour long industry exclusive presentation to NM TAFE students in Northbridge campus incorporated the very latest information and developments in online marketing, SEO, social media and all...
07 Sep End of the #roadtorussia
Like all good things, they come to an end. Worldskills Kazan 2019 ended with a bang, a flood of social media posts, Flickr accounts bursting with photogenic young people and the almost instant regional competition cycle on the return home. A great place to start...
24 Aug Kazan – C1 + C2. Rushed Notes & Tips
Super rushed notes from the first two days of competition here in Kazan. Day 1 - Solid Art House Letterpress Printers rebrand for a great vintage press here in Kazan. Complete with a legendary Zilant; four colour PMS and themed with a constructivist style 8pp...
22 Aug C-2 – Familiarisation Day at the 45th WorldSkills International Competition
Huge day. Late night. Competitors finally joined us on site and semi-official competitor/expert photos were handled by @Sathish Narayanan from India. What a beautiful way to celebrate their arrival with a huge defused natural lightbox in front of our skill area. So pleased to finally see...
20 Aug KAZAN C-3 – SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Everyone is keen to get started. Team notifications intensify, last minute issues arise. It is hard to put down the phone and be totally present even before non-stop three hour presentations exhaust the levels of concentration in the room to zero. But, nevertheless, it is important...
19 Aug Kazan C-4 – Experts first briefing
Experts on site. Notes to future self: Bring your own hi-viz and avoid a half hour line. Likewise with security check, avoid bringing a bag or water bottle. Or honey. Comprehensive slide deck and MAT training really brings experts together. The variety, diversity and application of...