Sunday 11 December 2011

Context of practise 3 - Inspiring designers

If you read the post below I looked at designers that I admire. There are no doubt a few designers missing and I may kick myself for forgetting to put people on the list.

You will see the little debate on female designers too... because the task says I have to select one male, one female, and one group/company. However I could not think of many females for the life of me and I find that quite sad.

Mike Perry

Provide 3 samples of their work...





Reasons why I appreciate them...

I love and appreciate Mike Perry because I love his free hand style of doodling and type. When I first discovered him, I was really into his work because it is quite childlike and I was very into doodling myself at the time. He is inspiring because of the amount of great work he churns out everyday. He is also willing to share and collaborate through his books, interviews and personal work. I wish to have a piece of his work hanging on my wall one day.

Recall when/where I first heard about them

I first recall seeing Mike Perrys work when I was about 14/15 in The Tate gallery shop on holiday in Saint Ives. I discovered his amazing book Hand Job and was transfixed on his delightful exploration of hand drawn typography. I knew I wanted to be a designer but I think Hand Job pushed me one step further towards doing an ND Graphic course at six form college.

Who are they? Mike Perry
Identity Amazing beardy illustrator/designer
Gender  Male
Nationality  American

What do they specialise in?  Illustration/Design
What are they known for?  The books Hand Job and Pulled as well as very quirky illustrative style
Where are they based?  Brooklyn
When did they start? I have a feeling he started since the day he could hold a crayon
How did they develop? By drawing and experimenting everyday. He did a painting course but he hated it and he started a graphics course soon after.
How are they motivated? His surrounding, drawing, new experiences, new treasures

In this video I love his studio/working space and how he is willing to share his draws of work/secrets. I like that he doesnt dream at night because he feels like he is already in his little world during the day. He looks like he draws everyday. I feel and want to do that, I want to look at how I spend my time.


This is another interview. He is such an honest guy.

Hugo & Marie presents: An Interview With Mike Perry from hugoandmarie on Vimeo.

Finally I find this interview really interesting too.



Kate Moross


Provide 3 samples of their work...




Reasons why I appreciate them...



I appreciate Kate Moross because shes one of the first female designers to come to mind. She also isnt much older than me and she has done so much to get herself out there. She started by designing posters/flyers for her local music scene and in her first year at uni she designed a billboard campaign for Cadburys! She too just churns work out everyday and has designed for some of my favourite bands such as the Gossip. I love watching her interviews and visiting speeches at universities because for someone so young she is very charismatic and inspiring to listen to

Recall when/where I first heard about them


I first recall seeing Kate Moross's work in Topshop but I was not aware of her as a designer. It was not until first year of college that my friend Fiona introduced more of her work to me. 



Who are they? Kate Moross
Identity Graphic designer/ art director/ music label owner
Gender  Female
Nationality  British

What do they specialise in?  Illustration/Design
What are they known for?  Campaign for Cadburys, Topshop clothing range, illustrative style, music sleeves/ poster design
Where are they based?  London
When did they start? She has been drawing all her life
How did they develop? A level, foundation, Uni....drawing and experimenting everyday. Going on tour with her band
How are they motivated? Surrounding, drawing, new experiences, new treasures, music, toys, trainers, tshirts, different coloured pens/stationary.

Below are some interesting interviews with her.












The Church Of London

Provide 3 samples of their work...








Reasons why I appreciate them...



 I appreciate them as an agency because they seem like a dream to work for. 





Recall when/where I first heard about them...



When I first started reading Little White Lies I did not realise that it was designed by an agency. Then they posted a video of the making of The Black Swan issue and I looked into the agency because I wanted to produce a magazine for my final major at college and the process of the video really inspired me.






Who are they? The Church Of Londo
Identity Creative Agency 
Gender  Both
Nationality  British

What do they specialise in?  In house publishing, customer publishing, art direction and design, design for film, design for web, motion and video etc
What are they known for? They are a famous design company know for Little White Lies and Huck magazine.



Where are they based?  East London



When did they start? 
How did they develop? 
How are they motivated? They employ lots of creative people that produce inspiring work so there must be some special vibe there.




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