Posts Tagged ‘design’

Wrap Magazine: An Interview with Co-Founder Polly Glass

With 5 pull-out pages of wrapping paper included inside, Wrap is a magazine with a difference. We talk to co-founder Polly Glass about this unique illustration publication.

Written by Jessica Cook

Polly & Chris by Gemma Cotterell
Christopher Harrison and Polly Glass by Gemma Cotterell

When I open Issue Seven of Wrap, I’m thinking of Princess Clara, Wooldoor Jebediah Sockbat, Foxxy Love, Toot Braunstein and the whole gang. For those of you who aren't familiar with this wondrous cast of visual mockery, these are characters from animation parody Drawn Together, a TV show which pokes fun at our favourite 2D cartoonies, and also, the name of Wrap’s most recent issue. Wrap's Drawn Together puts a beady eye onto collectives, and the highlights of this issue include: Anthony Burrill, Peepshow Collective, Nous Vous, read more

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An Interview with Jewellery Designer Rosita Bonita

We chat to jewellery designer Rosita Bonita, aka Rowenna Harrison, about her new collection Siren

Written by Jessica Cook
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STACK Magazine Subscription Service: an interview with founder Steve Watson

We put the spotlight on Stack Magazines, an innovative subscription service that delivers a different independent magazine each month. If only it had existed when Amelia's Magazine was in print!

Written by Jessica Cook

Stack Magazines by Jo Cheung
There is something about print magazines; the aroma of them, sometimes thick and woody, sometimes fresh and glossy. There is something undeniably comforting about holding …

The Best Designer Murals by Illustrators and Artists on Photowall

Discovering the best digitally printed murals by artists and designers on Photowall.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Photowall by Julia Pott.
Once upon a time large scale photo walls were the province of bars, offices and other imposing spaces which could afford extravagant interior design. That has all …

Christmas Gift Ideas 2012: Best Design Gifts For Women

A plethora of last minute gift ideas from fashion to stationery to the best screenprint ever for the feminist in your life...

Written by Amelia Gregory

The Elisalex dress from By Hand London.
Looking for some last minute gift ideas to please the lady who loves good design, handmade goods and occasionally creating her own? Well go …

Christmas Gift Ideas 2012: Top Ten Best Mugs by Illustrators and Designers

Wondering what to give for Christmas? The shops are full of mugs for a reason: they make great inexpensive gifts with character. And I've found the best designs for you online...

Written by Amelia Gregory

Beaver Mug by Lisa Jones. I *love* beavers so I was super excited to find this. No really, don’t laugh.
Next up: my recommendations for mugs. Yes, a whole blog devoted …

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Review: Tweet-a-Brief Exhibition at 71a Gallery and an Interview with Handsome Frank’s Jon Cockley

An interview with co-founder Jon from East London-based illustration agency, Handsome Frank. The exhibition Tweet-a-Brief launched at 71a gallery, Shoreditch on 12th July 2012.

Written by Abi Renshaw

The Church of London Gallery 71a where Handsome Frank held their debut exhibition Tweet-a-Brief
If only all briefs could be confined to just 140 characters. Imagine that? The East London illustration …

Bauhaus: Art as Life at the Barbican Art Gallery

The Barbican Art Gallery celebrates the most influential art and design school there ever was…

Written by Matt Bramford

T. Lux Feininger’s Sport at the Bauhaus by Scott Nellis
A retrospective of a German modernist design movement seems like a slightly curveball choice whilst London is busy boasting about everything …

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair 2012: Illustrator Emma Block Reviews

This year's Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Pick Me Up as seen from an up and coming illustrator's point of view. Amelia's Magazine contributor Emma Block reviews her fave picks.

Written by Emma Block

Illustration by David Sparshott.
Each year the relatively new addition to the art and design calendar that is Pick Me Up seems to find it’s feet a little more and get …

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Charini Eco Lingerie Fashion: New S/S 2012 Season Preview Interview

Sri Lankan eco-lingerie designer Charini Suriyage discusses her budding brand Charini, lost heritage crafts, well-being, Issey Miyake...and the exciting next step ahead!

Written by Maria Papadimitriou

Charini S/S 2012 by Mitika Chohan
The luxurious, handcrafted eco-lingerie brand Charini was launched during Colombo Fashion Week in 2009 – since then designer Charini Suriyage has caught the attention of …

Tent London 2011 Review: Best Furniture Design

Meet the likes of furniture designers Jan Plechac, Anthony Hartley, Alex Garnett and Shell Thomas in this first review from Tent London, which showcases the most progressive new design at the London Design Festival very year.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Furniture by Anthony Hartley.
This year I once again visited Tent London hot on the heels of London Fashion Week. At the end of September the creme de la creme of …

Outsider Ecoluxe London LFW SS12 by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs THUMB

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Showroom Review: EcoLuxe London

On the 18th and 19th of September during London Fashion Week the EcoLuxe London exhibition at the Kingsway Hall Hotel proved once more that ethical fashion is becoming more and more concerned with becoming part of the mainstream good design.

Written by Maria Papadimitriou

‘Ecolooks’ by Maria Papadimitriou aka Slowly The Eggs
I was hugely excited that during this London Fashion Week I had the opportunity not only to go and see but also exhibit …

Montreal Festimania 2011: Festival Mode et Design Review – Brut Design, Bye Bye Bambi, AQUAOVO

Homegrown design talent from Montreal showcased in containers on McGill College Avenue during Festival Mode et Design.

Written by Amelia Gregory

Design by Bye Bye Bambi. All photography by Amelia Gregory.
Sitting in bright blue containers between the two catwalks on McGill College Avenue there were a series of showcases for homegrown …

UCA: Design, Branding and Graphic Media Treat Yourself Graduate Show 2011 Review

Loved the Treat Yourself branding from UCA degree shows at Free Range. Stand out work from Sean McCarthy and Kirsty Martin.

Written by Amelia Gregory

I was very impressed by the UCA branding #treatyourself at the Free Range shows. Black and white stripy bags that called to mind the traditional candy striped ones for sweeties …

Design Inspiration: Scripts. Elegant Lettering From Design’s Golden Age, by Steven Heller and Louise Fili

I discovered new inspirational typography book Scripts on the Thames and Hudson stand at the London Book Fair, and it's so wonderful I thought I'd better share it with you... featuring a quick Q&A with co author Steven Heller.

Written by Amelia Gregory

I’m always a sucker for lush books, and so when I spotted Scripts on the shelf at the Thames and Hudson stand at the London Book Fair I immediately snuck …

Announcing: The ACOFI Book Tour. Please join me as I visit some of the UK’s best design shops!

On Tues 10th May I set off on a tour of some of the UK's best art and design shops. I'll be book-ending the tour with 24 Hour Crits at the two London Tatty Devine shops, and I'll also be visiting The Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh, Castor and Pollux in Brighton, Comma in Oxford and Soma Gallery in Bristol.

Written by Amelia Gregory

ACOFI at the Forward PR press day in March.
WOO HOOO Grafik magazine have beaten me to an official announcement of dates for my ACOFI Book Tour. But here’s everything you …

The Warmest Chord

Introducing a homemade record label that combines music and screen print releases, plus all manner of delicious trimmings.

Written by Cari Steel

This screen print by Franz Vesolt accompanies the release of Wild Nothing’s ‘Evertide’ EP.
Music and art have always made the best of bedfellows, so it seems only natural to create …

The Beehive Design Collective mixes design and activism with ‘The True Cost of Coal’

Amazingly detailed and rich with symbolism, ‘The True Cost of Coal’ project from the Beehive Design Collective uses storytelling and design to spread an important environmental message.

Written by Jessica Furseth

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The Beehive Design Collective, part of the Rising Tide climate activism network in the US, has created this portable mural to draw attention to the environmental issues surrounding coal. Looking …

Tent London 2010: Sustainable Design Review

Searching for truly sustainable design? There were some fabulous products at Tent London this year, but I wasn't convinced by much of the Danish display over at ShowHow in Dray Walk...

Written by Amelia Gregory

Painted tables by Zoe Murphy.
Now for the best of sustainable design at Tent London, which was dispersed throughout the exhibition and included the exterior exhibit ShowHow, showcasing Danish design, in …

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Circus Bookazine Launch and London Blog Slam

Circus, the bloggers' bookazine issue numburo uno focuses on fashion, but the focus of the bloggers in their promotional spectacular blog off was not so focused.

Written by Jenny Robins

The crowd at circus bookazine blog slam, minimalist cake catering, Asahi etc. the awesome tights belong to Muireann Carey-Campbell of Bangs and a Bun.
Amelia judged and I sketched history in …