That’s the question being asked (and answered) at DesignCanChange.org, a pro-bono site built by smashLAB, a Vancouver-based design firm.
There’s a lot to like at this site. Not only do they provide excellent visuals that explain the concepts of climate change, but they also candidly address the impact that design has on the world. They also gives tips on how to take action.
Inspiring stuff.
[Posted by: Robin Barton]
Filed under: Things We Like on June 18th, 2007 | No Comments »
On Friday we were invited to see the end-of-year show by the graduating students of the MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University) Faculty of Art & Design
Well, we took ourselves off with high hopes on Friday as we prepared to be impressed by this year’s MMU graduating students. The show encompassed many varying disciplines with a lot of ‘cross-pollination’ which made for a few very interesting pieces of work.
Among our favourites were a light/architecture installation that reminded us of Superman’s diggs, and a nice set of stuffed toys called the ‘Unglefor’ species.
We like to go to things like these because it gives us an insight as to where the new talent is coming from and keeps our ‘finger on the pulse’ as it were.
Importantly though, I feel that being subjected to creativity in any respect is like food for the soul and, as a team, reminds us of where we started, giving us a chance to reflect on where we are and why we decided to pursue a creative career.
There was definitely a lot to see, and in the couple of hours we were there we felt we only saw half of what we would have liked. So, if you are planning to take a trip yourself during the coming week in which the show is open to the public, I suggest allowing yourself a good amount of time to take in all that is on offer.
[Posted by: Anthony Jones]
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Well… following on from our last gaming post, it becomes obvious that we (that is a few of us in the office) have a penchant for addictive online games.
In this latest installment of Digerati’s ‘Things We Like‘ we voice an appreciation of the newest online strategy game occupying our free time called WeeWar.
The first thing to note about this game is that is built using AJAX (Ollie wrote a post elaborating on the merits of AJAX in an earlier post).
It’s a very intuitive game in terms of useability, although if you haven’t played a game like it before (Risk?) it’s definitely worth a good-long look at the rules.
An interesting dimension to this game is that it can be played as quickly or slowly as the participants wish, as the players can receive ‘your turn’ notifications by email. There is also a chat element to the in-game page, which means it is a great way to keep in contact with friends who don’t live locally.
We’re all sold at Digerati and are deep in combat, so why don’t you have a go yourself at WeeWar.com.
[Posted by: Anthony Jones]
Filed under: Things We Like on June 14th, 2007 | No Comments »
Summer’s here! (or is it?).
To help create summer demand for curry paste, BDH\TBWA have developed the BBQ Lovers campaign for Pataks.
So we’ve created a website to support the press activity, where you can find Indian-themed recipes, desserts and drinks, plus a weather report and BBQ tips.
Mine’s a Seared Tandoori Chicken Breast with Mango, Lemon, Red Onion & Ginger Relish.
[Posted by: Neal Andrews]
Filed under: Our Work on June 1st, 2007 | No Comments »
