David Airey, graphic designer

Proverbially speaking

Published on August 17th, 2010 19 appreciated comments »

Chinese proverbs might not relate directly to the design profession, but with a little translation, it’s easy to see how designers can heed the advice.

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Recommended UK commercial printers

Published on July 20th, 2010 34 appreciated comments »

Finding a reliable commercial printer can take some time. Here’s a head start — UK print companies recommended by a few of the UK’s top (and friendliest) designers and design studios.

(Updated with reader favourites.)

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Ten principles for good design

Published on July 16th, 2010 13 appreciated comments »

Dieter Rams on what good design is.

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Survey of Design Salaries 2010

Published on May 28th, 2010 14 appreciated comments »

The most comprehensive study of its kind, the AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries is commissioned annually by AIGA and presented by Aquent, in cooperation with Communication Arts magazine.

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While I was away

Published on May 21st, 2010 13 appreciated comments »

I’m back from a week in southern Spain, successfully dodging the ash cloud, and although I couldn’t justify reading all of my back-logged feed subscriptions, here are a few notable mentions.

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House Among Trees

Published on April 30th, 2010 14 appreciated comments »

I’m with Shelby. This two-level house among trees is fantastic.

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Where to find contextual image templates for your brand identity presentations

Published on February 18th, 2010 29 appreciated comments »

When it comes to client presentations, contextual imagery is key. The use of digital mock-ups allows your clients to visualize how their new brand identity will tie-in with the products they produce, the premises they occupy, the vehicles they drive, the clothes they wear.

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Archived under Branding, Identity, Resources.

The Known Universe

Published on December 18th, 2009 22 appreciated comments »

Press play then HD, go full-screen, and marvel at the wonders of The Known Universe.

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The Design Matters pilot TV show

Published on December 5th, 2009 7 appreciated comments »

The taping of the pilot TV program “Design Matters” is next Friday (11th) in New York. Debbie Millman is host, with Hillman Curtis as director. The show is conceived as a design version of “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” and Millman’s first two interview subjects are none other than Milton Glaser and Stefan Sagmeister.

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The design responsibility

Published on November 3rd, 2009 22 appreciated comments »

How will design shape our future? How are we, as designers, taking responsibility for the products we help put to market?

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