'water buffaloes are like that; they hate talking.'

'He told us to just call him "Eric"'

Being the Dogs that are most Crumpled, this print by Jay Howell entitled 'Dogs - how awesome is this??' is rather apt. Though the question remains which of the illustrated dogs best represents each dog here?

If you like it* then you can get it from here.


*"then you should have put a ring on it!"

To commemorate their 60th anniversary, Universal Declaration of Human Rights have invited designers to create mini protest boards. Each individual exercising their right to free speech and self-expression.

Artists from left to right: Gemma Correll, Jon Burgerman, Nathan Lord, Jody Barton

www.zara-arshad.com/60years/

Aaron, who you'll remember did work experience with us a couple of months back, has produced a lasting record of his stay, in the form of a perspex, laser cut doggy-tag. Many thanks Aaron - might inspire some promotional key-rings...

The ones that are crumpled were commissioned to design and implement a digital advertising campaign on behalf of the National Accident Helpline. The result, we think, is rather marvelous but take a look for yourself by clicking here.

An article recently published by Marketing Week gives a view on design agencies needing to adapt to survive. Click here to read the article

Congratulations to Little Miss Seun Anibaba for surviving a week in the kennel. A wannabee Graphic Designer who has lots of potential, ooozes personality and has the creative eye which could see her flying through future exams. We wish her the best of luck and hopes she puts things learnt into good use. We will also miss having another girlie around!

In 2001 Milton Glaser did a talk titled Ten Things I Have Learned, below is an extract from number 6 - Style is not to be Trusted, which I've cleaved out because I'm wondering when the next shift is going to be.

"...fatigue occurs when people see too much of the same thing too often. So every ten years or so there is a stylistic shift and things are made to look different."