THE SCENT OF DESIGN

Interesting projects carried out by some designers in relating Design and scent.

the link: http://seedmagazine.com/slideshow/the_scent_of_design/

Handeye mag

http://www.handeyemagazine.com/

Unique Die Cut Business Cards You Should Check Out

http://www.bestbusinesscard.net/25-unique-die-cut-business-cards-you-should-check-out

Have you heard of die cut business cards? For those who are not familiar with the word “die cut” –in commercial printing, it actually refers to a process in which paper stock are cut to create special shapes by using sharp steel blades called a die. That is why irregularly shaped printed materials such as business cards are called that way. Having a die cut or “shaped” cards are a great way to make your cards stand out and unforgettable for the obvious reason that it differs from the regular rectangular cards of most people and businesses.

Design Less, Think More

Read this article some time back. Thought would be nice to share it. Though in some context it might just mean talk more, design less.

here is the link: www.aiga.org

Serious/Solemn

TED Talks.
Paula Scher on the difference between being serious and being solemn (while designing).



Can also be viewed here.

Genealogy of Pop/Rock Music

I've been watching Seven Ages of Rock, the 7 part BBC documentary on Rock music. I found this- unbelievably simple, but very very informative.

http://www.historyshots.com/rockmusic/

I'm a Designer and...

some strange/sad/funny claims here.
Go add yours.

http://www.dotdotdotspot.com/

SLUMDOGS RISING: articles on design and economy

How UK plans to tackle economy growth of BRIC by using Design as it's key tool

http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/en/Live-Issues/How-does-design-hold-its-own-in-emerging-economies/

Article on BRIC economies

http://www.industryweek.com/articles/bric_crumbling_13256.aspx

and by the way design contributes 1% of GDP in India :( wonder what our politicians have to say about that.

both the articles are a bit old

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