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Not everything is design. But design is about everything.
Great design creates a seamless connection between need and desire. The State of Design Festival is the public face of the Victorian Government Design Victoria Strategy. Established in 2004, the Festival is now an annual event.
The Festival increases the awareness of the value of design and showcases how design generates innovation, promotes sustainability and adds value to business and society. Festival programs demonstrate and broadly communicate how the Victorian and Australian design profession can improve living conditions, create sustainable development opportunities, and generate new and innovative products and services; in turn, providing economic benefit for the state of Victoria.
The 2010 State of Design Festival will take place from 14 - 25 July throughout metropolitan Melbourne, and regional centres around Victoria.
Visit: www.stateofdesign.com.au
Typeface
'Typeface' is an independent film that focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique.
The State of Design festival is screening 'Typeface' on July 24, 2010 at ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square. There are limited tickets so book early.
Visit: www.stateofdesign.com.au
Bonobo - Black Sands
Mastering mysterious and multi-layered atmospheres, Simon Green (Bonobo) has released the new album Blacks Sands currently filling our studio with beautiful sounds. Featuring the stunning voice of Andreya Triana Black Sands is out on the Ninja Tunes Record label and well worth a listen.
Visit: www.bonobomusic.com
Up There - A Dying Craft
Up There explores the dying craft of large-scale hand painted advertising and the story of the painters keeping it alive. Beautifully filmed and edited by Malcolm Murray.
Visit: vimeo.com
Kumi Yamashita
Simply beautiful work from Kumi Yamashita. Commissioned by the Nankai Railway Inc in Japan the work incorporates light, aluminium and shadow to cast a silhouette of a woman.
Visit: kumiyamashita.com