March 6th, 2010 | Posted in graphic design, my fun, my work

As I’ve ran out of the last few business card I’ve had, I came out with new design. This time I decided to go more fun way.
So here we go:

English side

Chinese side (usually I’m against two-sided cards, even though here, in China, it is an obvioous necessity. But in this case, two sides is a double fun)

Some details

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February 21st, 2010 | Posted in graphic design, shared, typography

One of my favorite places at Flickr is a collection of posters from Amsterdam shared by Jarr Geerligs. This is a fantastic place with hours, megabytes and kilometers of inspiration. Thanks to Jarr Geerligs!

Amsterdam posters set

(+ Oslo posters)

 

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February 9th, 2010 | Posted in China, graphic design, shared, travel

I like to collect all kinds of visual culture stuff. Here’s a bunch of Chinese advertisements I’ve found on streets of Guangzhou. Some are funny, some are ugly. But definitely it’s something different from Europe or States.

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February 8th, 2010 | Posted in China, graphic design, shared, travel, typography

In January I went to Shenzhen and found there an exhibition of GDC, the first global design competition in China, which is held every two years.

Here I share with you photos of some exhibits from there, mostly posters.

Also you can view this materials at my Flickr space.

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February 6th, 2010 | Posted in China, art, graphic design, shared, travel

Some curious findings from Shenzhen, posters, signs, sculptures and just weird objects I’ve met on my way.

Also this stuff directly at it’s Flickr set.

Findings from previous trips: China (July-October 2009), China (October 2008), London (july 2008), London (March 2008),

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January 9th, 2010 | Posted in illustration, shared

Pekka is Finnish illustration agency that repressents best illustrating talents from this country. Honestly, I’ve seen not too much Finnish graphics before, so this discovery feels so fresh.

pekkafinland.fi

My favorite guys of Pekka are

Sac Magique


Rami Niemi

Sanna Mander

Janine Rewell

Ville Savimaa

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January 9th, 2010 | Posted in China, art, illustration, shared

Back from winter holidays I start sharing with you recent findings, inspiring goodies.

British artist Fiona Hewitt is inspired by all things Chinese. And her recent illustrations express this affection, stylistically based on Chinese advertisements and packaging of the beginning of 20th century.

 

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December 28th, 2009 | Posted in illustration, life, my fun

Hey ho!
Happy New Year and all good winter holidays. Next year is certainly gonna be even cooler and crazier in a good way. And I wish you pleasant adventures, amazing coincidences, great people and good luck all the way!
People of the World, relax!

Olly



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December 27th, 2009 | Posted in art, shared, video

Watch this elaborate Chinese animation, made in traditional ink landscape painting style. Beautiful and calming.

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December 20th, 2009 | Posted in China, art, illustration, shared

Taiwanese illustrator Inca Pan works in mixed media and watercolor to create magical surreal collage illustration. I can not completely apprehend how and why, but his images attract me greatly.

Inca Pan’s Flickr page

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