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.