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Tropicana seems to be advertising its Tube ads on Facebook

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Why? One theory is that it looks OK on screen but the designers aren't thinking about the low fidelity printing on the 48 sheet. Previously. Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Noisy Decent Graphics

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No Email Day

Last Thursday was No Email Day in ERG, the bit of the Cabinet Office GDS sits in. It's easy to mock such an initiative, but I thought it was great. There is too much email in your life. Whenever email... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Work for Bloomberg BusinessWeek

ATT: THE WORLD'S ILLUSTRATORS/ARTISTS/DESIGN GRADUATES we're looking for new blood-mail your work to bizweekartdepartment@gmail.com (pls RT) — Richard Turley (@Mr_Turley) April 29, 2013 Previously. Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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I *may* have been guilty of saying "make it like Google" in the past

I am grateful I work with smart people, who take the right approach to solving problems. Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Really Decent Books are looking for new illustrators

A friend of mine has started a publishing company concentrating on books for kids. Or as they say, "We produce books for babies, toddlers and children about the things we love – learning, stories and, most importantly, fun! We believe... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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GOV.UK wins D&AD nomination

We've been nominated for a pencil in the Writing for Design / Websites & Digital Design category of D&AD. Have judged a few times, I know how rigorous the process is and how bloody hard it is to win one.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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"Britain’s world class design talent standing out on the global stage"

On Tuesday night GOV.UK won Design of the Year. Which is pretty incredible. I've written about it on the GDS blog and you can see lots of the press coverage here, including an article from the Daily Mail which calls... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Newspaper Club samples

Want to print a newspaper with Newspaper Club? Not sure? Not sure which size? Not sure what the print quality is like? Not sure how the colours turn out? Request a sample. Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Small post in praise of the Hailo logo

I've not used the service in anger, but lots of people tell me it's very good. I want to talk about the logo for a little bit. It's great, isn't it? Simple, fun, tonally right. Works well on apps, on... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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It's going well

Making a newspaper with the kids this Easter. Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Lichtenstein at the Tate Modern

Obviously it's brilliant. Really good. New and old stuff, but all the blockbusters you'd want to see. Lots of paintings, value for money. Not too cramped. Some sketches. Go. But make sure you book. Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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AMAZING

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on nine years after - birthday of the blog at welcome to optimism

Good sign at Legoland

Branding, tone of voice, lightness of touch, charming, humour etc. Good. Continue reading

Posted Apr 2, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Design Museum, Design Commission report, Design Manual, Design Indaba, Design Council and other design news

Hi, it's been too long since we talked about work, my work. Some updates. I am delighted that GOV.UK is nominated in the digital category for the Design Museum's Designs of the Year. We made a few things for the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Examples of bad and good art direction

Art direction. We spoke about that along time ago. Nearly 7 years ago - remember? I keep seeing these two posters around town, one is an example of bad art direction, one is an example of good art direction. First,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Ken Garland: Structure and Substance

I just finished reading this book on Ken Garland, from Unit Editions. It's really good. Garland has lots of good work which is illustrated well, and he's a very interesting person which is also handled well by the lengthy interview.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Little Printer not for you? Try Massive Printer

massiveprinter.com Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Making a newspaper with the kids over Easter @newspaperclub

More details on the Newspaper Club blog. Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Francis Maude on designing services around the user

On Wednesday, answering questions about this report. Continue reading

Posted Mar 22, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Newspaper Club are looking for a designer. Great opportunity for someone who loves web + print

Full details here http://files.newspaperclub.com/designer-job-posting.html Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Woohoo! It's Oscars

I'm guessing all the writers were away that day. Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Jonathan Ive design crit on Blue Peter

In case you haven't already seen it. Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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These things are crazy

Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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Diddy's tattoo + Bierut's Facebook wall

Diddy got the New York Magazine logo tattooed on his arm. Graphic designer Rick Slusher spotted this and complemented Michael Bierut on his Facebook wall. To which Michael replied. Which is, of course, BRILLIANT. Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2013 at Noisy Decent Graphics

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