Sci-Fi Sneakers just launched
Raf Simons Fashion designer has just launched (get it) his latest collection of retro astronaut inspired trainers for Adidas. I particularly like the one above which have subtle sci-fi design features and details. “Inspired by vintage astronaut suits and backpacks, moulded and machined details similar to authentic closures, zippers and straps are added,” said a statement from […]
The best record cover design of 2014
The importance and relevance of record cover design seems to have increased in recent years partly due to the new popularity of vinyl. There’s always been a solid connection between the music world and the graphic design/art world and I hope it long continues. Art Vinyl has just announced the winner and runners up of it’s ‘Best Art […]
Upcycled Design – Retro headlights
We’ve grown rather fond of abit of upcycled design here Dot Design and this is a great example of it. Repurposed vintage car parts made into stunning lights set on tripods. Using the old car badges and parts scavenged from junk yards they’ve created unique and beautiful objects.
This Smoke Alarm Design is bugging me…
Puns aside this is a great idea from jalohelsinki to redesign the aesthetics of the humble smoke alarm design. Why should it just be a grey box stuck on the ceiling when it can be an object that creates humour or drives your cat crazy instead.
How good design can make great business sense
It’s very easy to see design as just the act of making something ‘pretty’ or more visually appealing. Some don’t see the huge amount of added value it can deliver to a business, this may be because it is quite difficult to measure the ‘return on invest’ it can bring. Hopefully the statistics within our infographic ‘How good […]
Robots are coming for your job – unless you’re a designer
“While more than a third of UK workers could be replaced by robots in the next 20 years, creativity will be a prized skill, a new report says.” Source: www.designweek.co.uk While it might well be a ‘prized skill’ but I feel it is being slowly chipped away at by the rise of design templates, simpler […]
Check Out Photos Of The Pantone Hotel. It Is Colorful
A perfect vacation experience for those who prefer their colors in numbered blocks. Source: www.fastcodesign.com Just another example of Pantones increasing awareness of how important it’s brand is and how to get it out there and in the news.
3 Reasons Why Great Design is Essential to Your Business
So you’re looking over your website, and you think to yourself, “Eh, this looks alright.” You may be on the fence about that rebrand the marketing department is mulling over. Perhaps you’re not really the creative type and don’t really “get” the hype. If you’ve got a great product, it doesn’t matter what your promotional […]
Digital Design vs. Print Design in Your Marketing Strategy
Image via David Mello Happy Mediums: Digital Design vs. Print Design in Your Marketing Strategy From the conception of the internet, brand interaction has changed and evolved. A dialogue has been running for almost as long—between the pixel-savvy doomsday criers and the purist would-be hipsters convinced that analog is the new digital. Back and forth: […]
A TipTop idea
TipTop is a simply designed bluetooth corner speaker that is fully portable and easily installed. It’s corner location actually enhances the sound quality it produces, a neat example of design using it’s surroundings. Love the idea and really surprised it didn’t takeoff and secure it’s funding over on Kickstarter.