We were very pleased to see some of our Grafika wrap in this months 'Winter Luxe' Elle Decoration.
Monday, 31 October 2011
Friday, 28 October 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Interview: Adrian Johnson
Liverpool born, London based Illustrator Adrian Johnson has a very graphic yet quirky style. His subject matter often varies from stylised characters to bold patterns and has landed him some impressive comissions with brand giants such as Mastercard, Vodafone, Paul Smith, Adidas and Stüssy.
He was kind enough to answer our quick questions and share with us some of his work..
What is your greatest achievement?
Not there yet. Still working on trying to achieve the unachieveable. Come back when I'm dead.
How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?
Simple sophistication.
Who/What inspires you most?
Everything and nothing in particular.
Who would you most like to work with?
Paul Rand. But he's no longer with us. Alive? Scarlett Johansson. Seriously (you mean creatively, right)? Dick Bruna - 'Living Legend'
What is the worst job you have ever had?
Selling draught excluders and other textile goods in Paddy's Market, Liverpool.
If you had a theme song what would it be?
Something with Spanish horns and xylophones... and it must involve some sort of 'ensemble'.
Last meal on Death Row. What would you have?
Szechuan. If I'm going to burn in hell I might as well fuel the flames early doors.
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years time?
Less tired, more inspired.
What is the greatest invention of all time?
The perfect cheese with the perfect wine. Boom!
If you didn't do what you do. What would you do?
Well, I have a real talent for doing nothing, so something that would utilise that talent. I would say 'sleep more'.
All images courtesy of Adrianjohnson.org.uk
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Seen you looking...... Pantone Baubles.
Friday, 21 October 2011
Thursday, 20 October 2011
Retail Therapy: Ed.
Name: Ed
Established: 1998
Location: 41 Northcross Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 9ET
How would you define your shop style? A bright, eclectic and quirky mix of homeware, gifts and fashion.
What sets your shop apart from the others? Our unique edit of products and friendly team.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
Interview: Blanca Gomez.
Blanca Gómez of Cosas Minimas is a Madrid based Illustrator and Graphic designer whose simple and clean designs are fun and modern. She was kind enough to take the time to answer some of our questions.
What is your greatest achievement to date?
I think my greatest achievement would be that I'm able to develop my own career. Also, lately I had the opportunity of illustrating some children's books. Maybe it sounds silly, but that's also a great achievement for me, as I considered some years ago the illustrating stories was a big challenge.
How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?
Simple, graphic... Cheerful, but somehow a bit melancholic sometimes.
Who/ What inspires you most?
It's difficult to answer this question without saying the classic cliché: everything that surrounds me. So I'll just mention some of the things that have attracted my attention lately: The hidden signs of John Carpenter’s ‘They live' film; the Portuguese city of Port; the last Houellebecq novel (The map and the territory); certain scene shot the country from Richard Ayoade's film "Submarine", although I didn't enjoy the film as much; or the tomboy girls pictures from the past at tomboystyle blog. All these thing flashed across my head, and I suppose that some sensations remain, and then something comes out of it all.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
To be honest, I have no idea. I love the work of many people, but, either I admire them too much to consider I could collaborate with them, or their ways are so different that I can't imagine a form of collaboration. Usually, both things happen at the same time...
Besides, I've been working alone for a long time, and I find it difficult to work with other people at this point. There's a nice exception: my studio mate Juanjo López; For some reason, his fonts and my drawings fit well together.
What is the worst job you have ever had?
I've been lucky, I never had a McJob. Having said that, I worked on a graphic design studio where one employee lost her hair due to stress.
If you were on Death Row, what would you eat?
Meatballs with French Fries cooked by my mother, coffee... and a last cigarette, please!
Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?
More or less where I am now, but wiser, calmer and more organised.
What do you dislike most about popular culture?
The role of mass media.
What is the greatest invention of all time?
The bed (well, not exactly an invention) and books. And the bed-book kit!
If you didn't do what you do. What would you do?
I guess I would still be working as a graphic designer. If not, I probably would be flipping burgers, considering the current job situation in my country.
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