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The end is near...

The last month has been particularly hectic at university; completing the final project, creating my Reflective Journal and preparing for exhibition. Not to mention getting myself ready for the real world by building connections with design agencies in the hope of work experience.

The BAGC (Hons) Degree Show exhibition is opening to the public on Saturday 18th June and is on for a week. I have been looking for inspiration for my own show and have found some really beautiful exhibition spaces. I want to create a space that will be visually powerful to draw in the viewer to look more closely at the individual pieces of work. Below are some of the designs that I particularly like.

http://grainedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/otl-aicher-munich-1972.jpg

http://www.ccgraphicdesignstudio.com/eg/gg.jpg

http://www.virginielavey.com/index2_5.html

Meaningless Metaphor

'Meaningless Metaphor' "A social experiment about communication. It is human nature to look at something and try to make meaning out of it. No matter how much meaning you think there is in these pieces, there really isn't. In fact, I wore one of these images on a t-shirt the other day and could see people look at my shirt and try to figure it out. The joke is on them because...It doesn't mean anything." I think this is a really interesting way of thinking and I am going to use this as part of my research for my final project at uni where I have to research and communicate a word, I have chosen 'Metaphor'.

United Graphic Design

I started work experience yesterday at United Graphic Design in Bridgend. I had a great day and am really enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the studio. I began by creating UGD's social networking identity, including Twitter avatar, page background, Facebook avatar and a downloadable desktop background.

wild

wild, a photo by Natalie Glasgow Designer on Flickr.

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Flight

Flight, a photo by Natalie Glasgow Designer on Flickr.

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Clean

City

City, a photo by Natalie Glasgow Designer on Flickr.

Design a day

Design a day

Design a day

Design a day

I was inspired by Renato Pequito and have decided to design something new everyday. The theme today is indulgence. Everyone who knows me well will know that food is one of my favourite past times!

Renato Pequito

I was introduced to Renato Pequito's work when on work experience at Burning Red last week. He has a gorgeous illustrative style. The designer set himself a challenge to design something new every day. Above is a selection of pieces that he created through the self set brief. This has inspired me to do something similar.

Little Owls

Extracts from Little Owls. I illustrated and wrote the book in order to encourage better sleep health in children through a range of heartwarming stories.

Hunt Studio

I absolutely love the stunning portfolio of work from Melbourne based multi-disciplinary design consultancy 'Hunt Studio'. Their work ranges from brand identity, packaging, environmental design, packaging and more. This work really inspires me to try and create a piece of clean, functional, yet original design to put in my own portfolio. I will be keeping an eye on these guys! 

Opulence Magazine

Design proposals for 'Opulence' lifestyle magazine based in Cardiff, to be launched in Spring 2011. I'm waiting to hear if any of the proposed designs and branding are going to be used for the first edition. 

Lionhouse

I was on my search again for inspiring Graphic Design companies and found Lionhouse. They produce high quality clean design, whilst communicating the clients' personality. Much of the work showcases beautiful photography partnered with a strong colour pallet and functional typography. Take a look at http://www.lionhousecreative.com/