DESIGN INDUSTRY NEWS

CUSTOM MAP COASTERS - 

Continuing from last month’s theme, we found these cool custom map coasters available at Etsy. A very elegant way to either recycle or re interpret the use of traditional printed maps.

The paper is sandwiched between a sheet of clear plastic (mylar) and a metal base giving practicality and protection - hope this inspires you.

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THE FLAT DESIGN TREND - 

Flat design first surfaced a couple of years ago but it’s now ready for the big time, causing some interesting buzz in the creative world. Windows Mobile OS uses it (with dubious results) and the eagerly anticipated new MAC iOS 7 will have it, but what is it?

Flat design is pretty straightforward. It is flat. It’s a way of designing without adding three-dimensional attributes – no shadows, no gradients, no bevels, etc. It doesn’t mean flat design has no effects, it just means that it doesn’t use effects to create depth and dimension.

Flat design focuses on colour, typography and simpler use of UI elements. Simplicity is the key but that’s were the design skill is at - hope this inspires you.

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BLOCKBUSTER TYPE - 

We have seen these images before and yet when the original artwork is re-worked using clever typography and water like colours, they acquire a brand new appeal that is fresh yet timeless.

You can buy these at the 17th and Oak store (very affordable) but the main message here is that everything that is old can be freshened up to be brand new again - hope this inspires you.

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CREATIVE COLLAGES - 

These stunning collages are created by illustrator and designer Peter Clark.

Peter uses a comprehensive collection of found papers as his palette which are colored, patterned or textured by their printed, written or worn surfaces. He shades with density of print and creates substance and movement with lines plucked from old maps or manuscripts - hope this inspires you.

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