Signs of the times
A lot of designers regard the practice of infographics as dull and boring — but this is almost certainly because they've never tried it. The 10 we spoke to, and whose work we've used to illustrate this feature, love what they do and believe it offers as big a challenge and as great a satisfaction as any other kind of design.
IdN v15n4: We love infographics
Signs of the times
A lot of designers regard the practice of infographics as dull and boring — but this is almost certainly because they've never tried it. The 10 we spoke to, and whose work we've used to illustrate this feature, love what they do and believe it offers as big a challenge and as great a satisfaction as any other kind of design.
Featuring:
Catalogtree / Dave Bowker / Nicholas Felton / Lamosca / Number 27 / Plusminus / Polar / SPVZ / Timm Kekeritz / Troikart
Copenhagen, Denmark
“I don’t have a clearly defined plan for the future…The simple answer is that I have a desire and ambition to create strong work and to continue to develop and grow as a designer.”
Paris, France
Fabrica will be in Paris to present its latest design collections at Maison et Objet / Dates: 3-7 SEP 2010 / Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China
This Parson's graduate and ex IdN Intern is having his second solo exhibition with brand new paintings! / Opening: 3 SEP 2010 / Time: 6:30-10 PM / Venue: No Borders, 39 Aberdeen Street, Central, HK / Exhibition until: 7 OCT 2010
New York, USA
“My paintings depict [those] abstract emotions conjured up by these rearranged experiences whether it be heightened euphoria, a darkened sense of foreboding, sublime twilight, or a recollection of tragedy.”
Toronto, Canada
“My vision is that designers can together make a substantial change and perhaps end global warming!”
New York, USA
Check out Sisley's Fall/Winter collection "Let it flow". Photography by Terry Richardson.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Strange warped forests for the not so innocent children to wander through, trying to avoid the rigors of childhood naivety.
Stockholm, Sweden
“We believe that eco-friendly thinking should always be a part of the process today”
Oregon, USA
“I create, draw, paint, develop, build, construct, free-associate, critique, play discuss, learn and grow — blending my roles as a family man, artist and musician.”
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Stephen Lau have recently colloborated with Casio's "Shock The World Tour", resulting a G Shock special edition of 50 pairs only!
Istanbul, Turkey
Kesoglu’s illustrations are snarky and clever; candy-laced with cyanide, bittersweet and twisted.
Copenhagen, Denmark
“I wish to create curiosity. Not just towards my work, but towards life in general. To make people remember that there are different ways of seeing and experiencing life."
London, UK
“I want to make objects and materials that people love, that they have an affinity with and that will mean that these objects have value and will never be discarded or wasted in any way.”
Sydney, Australia
A pop-up art exhibition curated by aMBUSH Gallery / Venue: HSBC Centre, 580 George St, Sydney / Opening: 2nd Sept 2010 / Time: 6-9pm
