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Kite’s Adventure: The Strong Rock – Designed with Kate Stower
Kite’s Adventures: The Strong Rock is the first in a series of children’s storybooks. The book tells a story
of a kite and her adventures, as she breaks free from the security of being safely tangled on a rock. The
narrative shares a moral lesson with young children through the use of an adventurous metaphor and fictional
characters.
The author, Margaret Burden, has a definite conceptual style and strong views on imagery and layout.
Kat Down and Kate Stower have implemented her client brief with a firm imprint of their own visual
communication skills. They have created an organic and environmental feel. Set in parks and open spaces,
the illustrations suggest a tactile experience. This storybook is printed on recycled stock to enhance the
natural theme of the tale. To accompany the book, promotional posters and bookmarks have been created
to impose a united and consistent feel at the launch event. These promotional pieces depart from standard
posters and bookmarks through their die-cut designs and tangible nature.
Interchange Exhibition
Well the Interchange exhibition is all done and dusted. With many hours of work put in by all the event went very well on all counts. Below is a seek peek of the event for those unable to make the event.
The turnout was high on the big night, all their to see the works and their creators. A big congratulations to the makers of Mirror Mirror, who won the Dean’s award, Tyler Alberti for taking out the Bluewire Media web design award.
I would also like to send out a special thanks to all those who voted for Puzzling Words in the people choice. Through your support I took out the prize in a draw with Abstract. 
My final announcement for today is that I will be exhibiting, Puzzling Words at Shape of Things to Come, a QUT exhibition aimed at showcasing the future of the Creative Industries. Keep your eyes peeled for more information about this event and both of my projects.
Interchange is coming! – Graduate Exhibition
Interchange is QUT’s 2010 Interactive Media, Visual Design and Animation Graduate Exhibition.
This year you can experience a showcase of fun and fascinating works on show: play with games, interact with innovative technology, trawl through a universe of websites, marvel at animations, all made by our talented graduating students. Tantalising individual works and sprawling group projects burst with digital and real-world creativity, all showcasing an abundance of talents and future leaders in practice.
Interact with our works, with us; meet the people behind the ideas and see where computers, art, and imagination can take you.
Come along and enjoy our work. We’d love to share our passion with you.
Exhibition runs from: 10 – 11th November, 2010
Opening night: Wednesday, 10th November 6pm – 9pm
Photography Focus – Black and White Photography
Black and White (B&W) photography is a discipline; this means it involves a set of specific limitations, in this case no use of colour. Experimenting with disciplines will give you a greater awareness of photography and increase your ability to perceive a different perspective.
Many people overlook the power of a black and white image, as the colour is part of the picture there to be captured. The truth is that B&W photography often helps captivate the viewer and show a different focus. Their elegant and timeless nature strengthen their impact and increase their popularity. So what can Black and White Photography do for you?
- Black and white heightens emotional connection,
- Black and white produces clean lines and contrast in images,
- Black and white highlights the depth accentuating the varying light,
- Black and white can transform an ordinary scene to something spectacular.
When we see a colour photo, our mind immediately begins to identify and label the elements in the scene, meaning that we often do not really ‘see’ the photo, but instead see our mind’s interpretation of it.
So how do you decide when a picture should be Black and White, what makes a stunning Black and White photo. Below are four considerations for B&W Photography.
1. Contrast
2. Shape and Form
3. Texture and Pattern
4. Lighting
The lighting of a black and white image will increase or decrease all of the elements listed above, shape, contrast, patterns and textures.
To produce a high quality image it is vital to consider how the lighting will influence these factors, remember a strong image comes from care consideration.
Inspriational – Sculptures of precision
Dalton Ghetti spend his spare time making incredible micro sculptures from the graphite in pencils. Each one is meticulously carved with razor blades, needles and a sculpting knife, and can take months or years. He said: “I use the sewing needle to make holes or dig into the graphite. I scratch and create lines and turn the graphite around slowly in my hand”
While his hand is steady many pieces have been broken before they’re complete, these are kept in a “cemetery” collection. Amazingly Dalton doesn’t sell his works but offers them as gifts to friends.
With over 100 completed pieces Dalton is currently working on a tribute to those who died on September 11 and the World Trade Center Attack. He said: “I decided to make a teardrop pencil carving for each of the people who died in the attack, about 3,000. Since 2002 I have carved one every day, it takes me under an hour. When I’m done they will form one big tear drop. It will take me about 10 years but it will be worth it”
via Telegraph UK
