Archive for 2007

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Illusory Perceptions

We seem to be looking for illusions. We live in a constantly evolving, artificial environment, submerged in computerized simulation, and virtual reality. We change our surroundings and personal appearance at will. Boundaries between man, technology and space are elusive, difficult to describe or capture.

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I see a growing interest in the changing, ever-evolving nature of life [...]

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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Report: Cosmoprof ‘07

Packaging/Prints Rule!

The wide use of prints has partially been driven by the need for newness but with affordable development costs. By applying seasonal prints to existing bottle designs, manufacturers can maximize the products’ link to a strong fashion trend.

Bright, joyous packaging, heavily patterned with exaggerated shapes and intense colors. Fun is brought in with ingenious [...]

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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Attitude in Design/Theater Retail

Designers and planners raise the design-genre level to compete on the global stage.
Avant-garde pieces and places cater to a range of eclectic tastes.
An emerging mood for the wilder limited edition pieces to engage more intimately with the customer, exceeding expectations, while rethinking old-style methodologies.

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Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Creativity for All

 

While on a research assignment in San Fransisco last week, I discovered this little golden book at the SFMOMA. What a find! Truly inspirational in a cute paperback format. Full of ideas, tips, visions and questions to make you think out of the box. It addresses all aspects of the hype around the idea of [...]

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