Skipping Work

This is what happens when people in advertising (Izzie) and a foaming snow bunny (myself) get together and make a snowman.

Brand Spanking Blue!

Okay guys, meet Norwegian graphic/web designer Kristine Taugbol. Shes pretty experimental with her identity work which I feel is more of what we should see in the future. I am bored to death of clinical logos but hey we've all been guilty of a few. ;) This one time at Band Camp...

Celebrity Sell-Out Part 1

I had a working weekend down south in Epsom. I got on the train today to see THAT.

Why Iggy? WHY !!! You put my High School nick-name to shame! This is how NOT to sponsor a product...


Whilst the Spelling Bee (I seriously can not believe I am saying this) kicked Iggy Pop's Swiftcover ad.

When I'm ready... I'll put the Swiftcover TVC.

Old Guy Power Jets

Mac Fontaine of The Manatee 5 sent in this discovery, a Water-Powered Jet Pack.

Imagine a fashion show like that! Or a product launch. Or kicking Cirque Du Soleil performers in mid-air. Endless possibilities.

You can bend the walls of Reality with Imagination.

A documentary.

Cage The Elephant

They are Fresh. The Band gets over excited with their Fans. And Paps.
I love their album art.

Trend Alert 2009 : No more random doodles, Layout design is clean.

I call reuters up because ...

Quality Journalism.

*Dims the questioning room*

*Marinates goat*

"You take your tinkerbell **** and move on"

Vitalic - Pony Part 1

This makes no sense whatsoever, but it is brilliant. The people behind the video, Pleix have a portfolio with a range of ideas splattered in movement.

A Happy Epilogue

Ahhhh....

A sculpture of an enormous bronze-coloured shoe has been erected in Iraq to honour the journalist who threw his shoes at ex-US President George W Bush.

Read it from the horses mouth right here :D

Lush Yip Yips

Dedicated to the Ladies Of Lush at Covent Garden, a cultural insight into Telephones.

Shun-kin At the Barbican

Inspired by the work of one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century, Jun'ichiro Tanizaki , Shun-kin tells the tale of devotion, passion and power, where beauty is unforgiving and love is blinding.

From the 30th of Jan through to the 21st Feb!

Love Me, Feed Me, Buy Me

Hello My Name is _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Made by Dalia.

Would You Buy me?

Skipping the Evolutionary Step

I could not believe my eyes when I saw : FREE 50 Flash Templates. Yeah they look like shit, but with a bit Illustrator love and Photoshop magic you can now skip the pain and anguish of looking for those tedious scripts on forums. This resource cuts time in half for beginners with no sense of vertical thinking (yours truly). WHERE WAS THIS IN NOVEMBER??

In addition, new trends for the year in Graphic Design and Illustration as well as tips on how to boost your presence online. Perfect for all you job hungry folk.

Computer Arts Projects on sale NOW!! :D:D

Cadbury Commercial

Thoughts!!!!!??????

Stratford Side B preview on Channel 4

A young man presents his mixed views and emotions about the town he grew up in: Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford Side B previews tomorrow night on Channel 4 between 19:55 and 20:00.
Done by Marcus, Amanda, Chris and Ol.

Striped Swimtrunked Sweety

These are a few of Leah Tinari's painted gems. Her inspiration comes from photographs that have been discarded.

There is a beauty in all things that have been left behind. Even if you don't think so.

Southbank Art

Every couple of months the Graffiti on the Southbank changes. I wonder if one could just stroll along, doodle with some cans without getting arrested. Hmm.

Experimental Playground is now ONLINE!!!

I've been quiet the past few days .. because... I've updated my website injidarwish.com :D There is no fancy flash stuff YET but .. there are a few surprises coming up, I'll keep you posted!
In addition, I put one of my favourite group projects online "Experimental Playground". Check it out and pass it along!

Million Dollar Photo

This apparently won a million dollars. Take a closer look.

Bonne Cyberprojection

Here is Bastian Roger, a french director that uses various multimedia to make his films. I love the way he uses cracked acrylic paint on his characters... Enjoy!

Passing Genius

On the way to Portobello, this little gem was graffiti-ed onto a school building.

Soho Stories

True Story: People lining up at clubs and having dinner were stunned when a lady decided to do a number two in the middle of the street in Soho.

Randominium

Friend walks into a coffee shop and asks for a Double Vodka.

Chinese New Year Gifts!

On my way out, I found a lovely big envelope that sailed all the way from Asia. I got a nifty gift from my friend, Yi-Ying in Taiwan. I got a Tutelary God :D
A tutelary spirit or patron deity serves as the guardian of, or an entity to watch over and protect, a particular site, person kinda like Athena in Greek Mythology. This one comes out during Chinese Halloween and is the bouncer of Ghosts :D.

The detail is just insane. The folding wasn't too difficult but best crafted by small dexterous fingers.

Oi Chengister, please weigh in on this when the sun isn't shining so brightly in San Fran.

Free Short Films

Sundance has free film shorts for you to download from ITunes!

http://www.itunes.com/sundance

'Sting' by Jellyfish

Today, someone walked straight through me on the side walk, full on body contact.... I wanted a jellyfish to autograph that persons face :D.

Interactive Business Card

I'm currently figuring out how to animate an interactive business card that can tilt. :D

Labour of Love

After an excruciating 20 day labour, Shao Lyn Low gave birth to lowshaolyn.com via Action script.

For Thought

A lil' gem shared. Calling all Condiments : its Thyme to Design!*

*Shao's Quote

Job Jelly

Is you looking for a job?

So ... I get a call from one of the many recruitment agencies that I've applied with and behold.. Ali G's corporate protege is HOLLAY LONDAYLE* (name changed) recruiting. The conversation kinda went down like this:

Hollay: " Is you unemployed?"
Yours Truly: " I'm currently looking for a job, yes"
H: " Is you da one interested in Financial Planin'?"
YT: " No, not really, any jobs in advertising?"
H:" Here's da deal, yeah, we is got a course in Financial Planin' yeah, you don' be payin' upfront *praaattt* you is doing da course and you is tested den you get placed and only free months lata you star' payin' back da fees *prrraaaaatt*

YT is gawking at this point...

YT: " So there aren't any jobs in advertising?"
H: "So da course fees yeah is like 2,000 quid yeah but you pay about 150 a monf aftar da work placement yeah, is you interested?"
YT: "No thanks... bye"

I didn't know they were real! jeezzzz....

Sketchbook Endeavours

Alright, here are few sections of my sketchbooks that I've kept for almost two years now. Lots of the pages are of discussions, meetings and brainstorm sessions I've had with my team, Sugar as Salt. Videos are to follow :D

She stole my Korma, Oh no.

This is curtsy of Miss Radina Partrick of Tree Forest Studios. It's a t-shirt design for Mr. N. Followill of Kings of Leon.
Miss. Partrick's designs have been worn by coming band, Lilygun.

Forging ahead!

Hopefully I'll have the above tag every time I get into contact with new work and clients. A few ideas and doors were opened on Thursday before we got into the swing of our talk.

My tutor Damian Chapman (of UCA fame) told us that we should pitch an idea to Dragons Den, even if we get creamed by our judges panel, the exposure is just insane. I think if it were to happen I could get a few sponsorships before appearing on the show. That's something to work on for the upcoming year.

Future thought: Agencies are looking for small teams of 3/4 to do temp work, kinda like the 'work share' phenomenon that has spread across India and the Middle East.

Good the second time around

On Thursday, Shao-Lyn and I are going back to uni to give students a talk about our final project that revolved around The Co-operative. One third of our team is missing, Miss Yi-Ying Chen, who was an instrumental part of our project and many revelations.

Work in progress

I'm working on a mini postcard. This is a super rough draft (watch me send this), Inspiration?
Well, I had a back2back Grendizer Session last night (a.k.a as Mazinger in the States).. and I'm sure there is no doubt that a few battle scenes were in my subconscience whilst doodling. I also think there's a bit of Takashi Murakami in there as well.. hmm.