Modern Art and the Power of the Absurd: Why It Matters
The news of Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian, a banana duct-taped to a wall, selling for staggering $6.2 million has been a point of discussion and amazement. Absurd? Yes. Intriguing? Absolutely. It was surely a... Read more
The ‘Design Matters’ podcast with Stefan Sagmeister
‘And remember, we can talk about making a difference, we can make a difference, or we can do both.’ On January 15, 2024, the ‘Design Matters’ podcast, hosted by Debbie Millman, featured an... Read more
DESIGN THINKERS 2024 – ‘INTO THE RABBIT HOLE’
Yet again, for the ninth year running (well, not counting those two we all surrendered to the lockdown), I found myself at the RGD Design Thinkers conference last week. And let’s be honest,... Read more
Moving Toward Healing and Peace – Expanding the Conversation with the Peace Lily
Every Remembrance Day, millions of people wear the red poppy to honour the sacrifices of those who served in the military. The poppy has a rich history, rooted in the tragedy of war,... Read more
The Evolution of Peace Symbols in Graphic Design – 2
The Dove & the Olive Branch: Innocence and the Pursuit of Universal Peace Symbols have a remarkable ability to transcend language barriers, embedding deep-seated meanings into simple shapes and colours. Among some of... Read more
The Evolution of Peace Symbols in Graphic Design – 1
The Peace Sign: From Anti-Nuclear Movement to Global Icon Symbols have a remarkable ability to transcend language barriers, embedding deep-seated meanings into simple shapes and colours. Among some of the most universally recognised... Read more