Will Saunders - Creative Design http://www.will-saunders.com Graphic design, illustration, branding and identity design, character design and animation. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:39:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Movember http://www.will-saunders.com/movember/ http://www.will-saunders.com/movember/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:18:56 +0000 admin http://www.will-saunders.com/?p=206

It’s that time of year again!

Movember is a charity movement where men grow a moustache for the month of November to receive sponsorship and for, and raise awareness of, prostate and testicular cancer.
This is the third year of Mo-ing and I hope to beat my previous record and raise £200!

Check out my MoSpace here – http://mobro.co/WillsMoustache.
Donate, share and spread the word to fight cancer!

]]> http://www.will-saunders.com/movember/feed/ 0 Recent reading http://www.will-saunders.com/recent-reading/ http://www.will-saunders.com/recent-reading/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:26:08 +0000 admin http://www.will-saunders.com/?p=175 I’ve been quite a book worm these past few weeks and have been using (or abusing) my local library’s impressive art and design section to feed my passions, gain inspiration and get away from the computer screen every once in a while.

Here’s a few recommendations:
Basic visual design (1963) by Maurice de Sausmarez.

An introduction to the visual arts by the late artist and teacher. I found this to be great reminder of some of the techniques and practices every designer ought to be considering daily. The book looks into colour theory, spacial forces and balance, proportion and more, with some great examples to accompany the text.
De Sausmarez explores a variety of mediums that I rarely find myself around in my daily working life, so it was quite refreshing in that respect.


Deconstruction (1989) by Andreas Papadakis, Catherine Cooke and Andrew Benjamin.

With its roots in post-modern architecture, this book explores the deconstructivism movement and its influence in the art world. This comprehensive book explains its origins and explores the theory and philosophy… Which I won’t pretend to fully comprehend! Nevertheless a fascinating and inspiring read.


Decorative Arts – 60s (2006) by Charlotte Fiell, Peter Fiell.

I’ve often felt I was born in the wrong decade so it was no surprise to find myself drawn to this book.
A fully illustrated reference manual that includes everything from iconic chair designs and sleek chrome kettles, to dainty glassware and textiles.
A perfect book for lovers of this colourful era, people interesting in product/interior design or those simply looking for another, possibly less-trodden, path of inspiration.


AGI: Graphic Design since 1950 (2007) by Ben Bos, Elly Bos.

The AGI (Alliance Graphique Internationale) is a group of the world’s leading graphic artists and designers formed in 1952. This book is an overview of its members and their works, and with members like Paul Rand, Saul Bass and Michael Bierut there’s some impressive stuff. With one page dedicated to each designer, and plenty of additional information, this 800 page tome is wonderful resource of information and inspiration.

 

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