Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011 #BIDOTY

February 16, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Events, United Kingdom

Brit Insurance Designs of the Year is the Design Museum’s annual exploration of the most innovative, interesting and forward-looking new work in design of all kinds, from around the world.

The exhibition presents around 100 projects which are a selection from those nominated by a group of internationally respected design experts, curators, critics, practitioners and enthusiasts. The nominated designs fall into seven categories - architecture, fashion, furniture, graphics, interactive, product and transport. They can be designed by a practice, team or individual. A winner for each category will be selected by an international jury and one overall winner is awarded Brit Insurance Design of the Year 2011 at the awards dinner on March 15

Watch the highlights on BBC

Some examples from nominated designers:

DixonBaxi – Join the Dots

February 10, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Agencies, Digital Art, Illustration, United Kingdom

DixonBaxi project "Join the Dots" is a celebration of the spirit of collaboration.

"Our approach has always been one that embraces collaboration as a fundamental part of what we do. Over the last ten years we have worked with highly talented individuals, teams and companies from all over the world that help bring our vision to life" - DixonBaxi

A simple idea. A consistent frame for a multitude of work. A single dot, each representing one collaborator, each a connection to another. Each collaborator is given a template of a dot in a fixed position on an A2 portrait poster. Each interpreted this in their own way.

Andy Boyd animation

February 09, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Advertising, Digital Art, Motioncollector, Portfolios, United Kingdom

After watching Andy Boyd's you will have absolutely same face as this squirrel. A-w-e-s-o-m-e!

"Working in England, as Head of 3D Commercials for Framestore CFC, Andy Boyd developed a passion for creating high-end visual effects. His portfolio includes two well received Rexona commercials that feature digital animals running wild in the urban jungle. One of these creatures was even featured on the cover of 3D World #89 along with an article highlighting Andy’s furring technique." - SideFX

Watch the reel under the cut.

Mash Creative

February 06, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Advertising, Agencies, Branding, Graphic Design, United Kingdom

Mash Creative is an independent (hence never saw dependent ones) creative studio based in East London. We like their branding works, worth to visit and see.

Black Ocean by Future Deluxe

February 01, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Advertising, Agencies, Branding, Digital Art, Motioncollector, United Kingdom

Brighton, UK based media agency Future Deluxe released nice but short motion identity made for one of their client.

Gareth Pugh PITTI 2011

January 14, 2011 by Arseny Vesnin in Art, Fashion, Motioncollector, United Kingdom, Glitch

"Fashion is dead! Vivat Fashion!"

With a collection inspired by religious iconography and Florentine opulence, Gareth Pugh made his Italian fashion debut at Pitti Immagine #79, showcasing his clothes via a unique fashion film, created with Ruth Hogben.

From our point of view Gareth Pugh is the most valuable trend setter and forward thinking creative person working on a modern fashion and design scenes. His prophetic gift pushes the limits of art and perception whether they are physical or visual. Enjoy his latest fashion attack.