New Blood

Over the weekend I paid a visit to New Blood to browse around the stands of the graduates from all over the country. Naturally I was most interested in Nottingham Trent, a year on from my graduation. Themed on their degree show promotion 'Best in show' their area stood out from the rest with some really fantastic work. I was also a huge fan of the work produced by the Norwich University Graphic Design students. Their stand was plastered with work filled with brilliant ideas, and understandably have won a few awards already!

Wim Crouwel

This weekend I finally had a chance to visit the Design Museum for the Wim Crouwel retrospective - A Graphic Odyssey, now in it's last week. The exhibition captures key moments in his career including the identity for the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam along with his iconic poster, print, typography and exhibition designs. Crouwel's striking designs capture the essence of the emerging computer age of the 60's, but what I found most amazing was how his work hardly feels dated at all.

COCA-COLA

To celebrate Coca-Cola's 125th anniversary, this display has been put on outside of London's Design museum, showcasing the history of its visual identity. The glass tank features the differently shaped bottles from over the years along with some other treats from the Coke archives. I was particularly drawn to the design manuals and the book with photographs of the making of the Coca-Cola neon sign, which was put up in Piccadilly Circus - what i'd do to have a flick through those!

(More: Virtual tour of Coca-Cola archive)

Sony World Photography Awards

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Somerset House for the Sony World Photography awards exhibition. There was a really impressive variety on display, taken by both amateur and professional photographers all over the world. Some images were very thought provoking and others were more light hearted, but all had a meaningful story. My personal favourites were for the London portrait and documentary project taken on the day of the royal wedding, perhaps because it was a day that most of us can reflect on and smile!

(Images: world photo)

N E O N

This months Elle editorial has put me in a right summery mood! Model: Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherto, captured by Mexican fashion photographer Enrique Badulescu.

(Elle UK June 2011)

Just Wed

I just wanted to say... what a magical wedding.

I have never witnessed an event so stunning, I felt very proud to be British! Kate looked beautiful in her McQueen dress and I thought their exit through the gates of Buckingham Palace in Prince Charles' Aston Martin was a really lovely touch, arranged by Prince Harry of course!

Frames

I really love this trend, using mismatch frames collectively to liven up a room. After being inspired by these images I collected some frames, filling them with a mixture of pictures of good times, favourite places and a little illustration I've had for ages and not known what to do with!

(source: homesweethome)