Category: BJ Engelbrecht
Henri Barande’s Saatchi Gallery exhibition monograph
To mark the first UK show of artist Henri Barande, graphic designer Christoph Stolberg and German studio Schultzschultz have created Henri Barande. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a result, some of our best stuff…
Martin Müller designs covers for Specious Books
The project was inspired by the dilemma graphic designers and illustrators are so often faced with in commissioned projects – all your efforts won’t heighten the quality of a poorly written book. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us…
Ran Park explores the chaos of “Konglish” in a new zine
Konglish is the use of English words, or words derived from English words, in a Korean context. This simple premise was the concept behind Berlin-based designer Ran Park’s zine, Lost In Konglish. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us…
“Nymphomaniac” photographer Casper Sejersen’s explosive images
There’s something unsettling in the work of photographer Casper Sejersen. In one image, a woman stands serenely in a flimsy creamy yellow dress. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a result, some of our best…
We speak to Ace & Tate Creative Fund Board Members
Way back in April we wrote about the Ace & Tate Creative Fund, a project which aims to support creatives by offering one-off financial grants and the support of a panel of established creatives. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears…
Kuti Kuti, the comic association looking to educate
Kuti Kuti is a Finnish contemporary comics association, sourcing and producing fascinating illustration. Helping them grow into “one of the most recognised Finnish comic phenomenons besides. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even realizing. As a result, some…
Danny Fox: the Cornish artist inspired by LA’s Skid Row
Everyone can from his animated gif can customize an analog flip. A Gifbuch precisely. Gifs are cool, just experiencing a renaissance in the Internet and enjoy brisk popularity. Although flipbook, however everyone knows. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without…
Lara records the determination of sporting Kuwaiti women
Active Arab Women is a project aiming to overcome Gulf Arab stereotypes by publishing the stories of female athletes in Kuwait. Designer Lara Al-Hadeedi wanted to record their struggles and successes. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us even…
Heroes and Villains: Rio 2016 through the eyes of Wilfrid Wood
The Rio Games saw over 11,000 athletes compete for 2102 medals in 306 events of 28 different sports. More than 40,000 hours of TV footage were created, more if you include digital, as the eyes of the world turned to Brazil. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or…
Twelve studio’s rippling identity for Beijing new media studio
Graphic design studio Twelve was commissioned by Beijing studio and exhibition space Mirror Lake to design its identity. The studio is focussed on VR and augmented reality in entertainment, and Twelve describes. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and disappears without us…
Meet the prop-maker building imaginary boyfriends
“Perfect?” is a magazine about the Barbie doll. The topic deals with the conflicting views of the popular doll as a toy. By taking pictures we visualize the surrounding where the Barbie appears and who plays with it. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like…
Eunjoo Lee challenges the idea of utopia in her illustrated zine
UK-based Eunjoo Lee has created Fantasy Consumer an illustrated zine that tells the story of a girl who takes sleeping pills, which she thinks will help her to reach her own utopia, in her dreams. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution appears like a blip and…
Nolan Paparelli’s typographic designs balance graphical styles and fluidity
In a visually driven world of the sense of smell is given little attention. How complex and important is the nose, drops to only when they no longer properly or not working. It must be re-created awareness of their complexity. Most times, ideacide happens without us even realizing it. A possible off-the-wall idea or solution…