Polygon Design works with award winning artist

Polygon Design is excited to be working with McCahon House resident, and now Wallace Award winning artist, Richard Lewer and his dealer Jennifer Buckley of Oedipus Rex Gallery, on Lewer's next art catalogue.

The catalogue will be released to accompany Lewer's exhibition to be held at the McCahon house studio 15th November - 23rd of November 2008. The works look to be an exciting mix of themes drawn from the local environment and the legacy of Colin McCahon.

Julian Schnabel: Christs Last Day

When planning my trip to London in May 2008 I read a rave review of Julian Schnabel's exhibition at his dealer gallery on Timeout.com and so when I arrived I found my way to the gallery on Dover St. If you've seen Schnabel's recent film 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly', there is a strong connection between the films opening graphics and the large scale X-ray imagery used in the exhibited works.
The Polygon bookshelf now has a new art catalogue all the way from the polished streets of London's West End.

Design Talks Launch

I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Design Assembly held at AUT Design School last month, organised by Auckland graphic designer Louise Kellerman.

The speakers that night were Kate Alexander on 'The democratisation of ideas', Shaun Lee on 'Message cognition and design' and Welby Ings, on 'Marriage of the impossible: creativity and improbable connection'.

The intiative to create a local forum specifically for the discussion of graphic design related issues and theory is very exciting, and one I intend to support wholeheartedly.

Helvetica: rescreening at World Cinema Showcase

I went to see this documentary at last year's International Film Festival. With very few documentaries being made on the subject of graphic design, it was a rare chance to 'meet' some of the key figures in European and American type design at the same time a fascinating journey through modernist design history.

Among the interviews highlights were that with delightfully outspoken and energetic German designer, Erik Spiekermann. This design legend is responsible for numerous fonts including the popular Meta and Officina families. I've since discovered his fantastic typography blog.

It was also a great opportunity to hear radical surfie designer, David Carson, the guy responsible for all that loose, expressive and usually illegible type of the early 1990's.

Carbon-Neutral Transport

I've been looking into carbon-neutral transport and have discovered the velo-bike! My search turned up the stunning Go-one designed by Michael Goretzky.

My research found that the only New Zealand dealer (he was importing Aero Rider's from the Netherlands) has stopped doing so due to the prohibitive price ticket of $16,000 NZD.

Sad, because I want to try one out!

The benefits are enormous. You can lose weight, get fit, stay dry, use cycle lanes, pass traffic, save time, save money, wear normal clothes, motor up hills, save money on regos, WOF and drivers license, be seen by other drivers, advertise your business, and be carbon neutral.

Bio-degradable Plastic Bag

I usually refuse plastic bags... but I bought a second-hand book at Whangamata over summer and the store owner gave me this plastic bag which claims it will disappear within 18 months of disposal. They are manufactured by www.eco-pal.co.nz

Polygon Journal on Blogger.com

A decision has been made... all the journal material from the Polygon website will now be found on this blog site. I'll also be adding latest raves including: what's at the galleries, what's in my sketch book what's in the media and what's on my mind...