Black Maths: March 2010

700 Posts

Well here it is, 700 posts of creative goodness. I'm taking a slight breather to reflect on my degree course and do what has to be done for it. So they'll be limited posts for the next few days. But there's plenty here. So stay a while and enjoy Black Maths. Alot of really great designers, illustrators and photographers have gotten in touch and I truly appreciate your emails. Cheers everyone!

Paul Rand's Businesscard

Well this superb! Just take a look at that! Via Cubicle17.

Robert Samuel Hanson

Such great illustrations from the great Robert Samuel Hanson.

Ryan Van Kesteren

Ryan Van Kesteren got in touch. He is a graphic design student, coming to the end of his final year of studying at Lincoln School of Art & Design. A really slick, well considered body of work and superb website functionality. Check it out here. Thanks for getting in touch Ryan.

Tim Flach

The guys at Departures have made me aware of a really accomplished photographer by the name of Tim Flach. He is known for his stunning images of animals. You can see them on his website.

Dacian Groza

Just came across the work of Dacian Groza from Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He was originally trained as an architect but has turned to photography. Right move. Check out his website.

Eva the Weaver

Nice name, nice Flickr set. Eva the Weaver has uploaded a really slick set of engraved typography.

Kinetic Light Type

Now this is a really nice typographic exploration by Vimeo user Rob Seward. I think the contraption moves well and when combined with light, is really striking. Press play, you'll be glad you did. Via Today and Tomorrow.

Raqueli Aparicio

She hails from Ávila, a lovely city in Spain and has worked for a great range of clients including The New York Times, Nylon, Dazed and Confused, Runner's World and Prevention. It's also good to see she has a shop open for business. Check her out here.

iDaft 2

It appears the new version of the extremely popular iDaft app is available, this time with the classic Daft Punk tune Technologic. You can try it out online and it's available from the itunes appstore. Go check it out.

Marcus Ginns

Since working at Departures I have met a great photographer by the name of Marcus Ginns. He has a fantastic photography portfolio and you should take a look at his website. Now.

April Cakes' Clouds

I came across a really nice set of photographs of clouds uploaded by Flickr user April Cakes. The contrast in some of them is great, take a look.

Kuala Lumpur Design Week 2010

There is a great line up for the Kuala Lumpur Design Week this year. I went last year and it was a really great event. Designers such as Rezi Abedini, Rian Hughes, David Orielly and Douglas Young have been added to the bill. Check out the KLDW website for updates.

Nadav Kander

There's been rather alot of photography-based post going up on Black Maths recently. But I keep coming across fantastic photographic work that I'd like to share. Nadav Kander has an extremely dynamic portfolio and has worked with some fantastic clients.

Lee Mawdsley

I've been made aware of the photographic work of Lee Mawdsley. What a great photographer.

Solve Sundsbo

Some really beautiful photographs from Solve Sundsbo.

Mike Stimpson's Lego Star Wars Photostream

Now this is really funny. Flickr user Mike Stimpson has many sets dedicated to playing around with Lego. And if that's not cool enough... its Star Wars Lego. Enough sais, just have a click through.

Adrian Ghenie

Adrian Ghenie is a painter with an extremely dark, sinister style. Although these paintings may not make you feel on top of the world, they still inspire in a different manner. Take a look at his portfolio.

Chris Borchert

I find the photographs of Chris Borchert really pleasing. They have a unique ambiance and an interesting level of saturation. Check them out.

Starbucks Illustration

I have produced my first printed illustration recently. It's for the university newspaper Retro. I was asked to produce artwork for an article entitled 'Why People Boycott..." in this case it was why people boycott Starbucks. The article discusses how the company overworks and underpays their employees. I tried to capture a tired Starbucks worker immersed in a sea of coffee-based capitalism. It was a really nice brief to work on and is certainly something I would do again. Would love to know your comments!

Studio on Fire

I came across this really interesting studio working from Minnesota. Studio on Fire create some really nice letterpress outcomes for their clients. They say -

"Late in 1999, Studio On Fire began letterpress printing in a cold Minnesota basement. Our first press occupied a spot between the boiler and the litter box. And oh how the studio has grown – now seven presses and seven people strong with a proper studio space we celebrate ten years as a bustling design and print studio."

Take a look at their work, I think you will like it.