Australian INfront

Something Splendid

The talented lads from Something Splendid in Melbourne have just launched a brand new website full of fantastic work.

David Foster

I just stumbled upon this book binding tutorial by established Sydney based designer David Foster, who also has a very nice folio of work.

Visit: http://davethedesigner.net

BTP to the TPD

Beyond the Pixels are a Melbourne studio altruistically creating The Print Directory - a free resource connecting designers to printers - a bloomin' great idea. For those who aren't familiar with the concept of printing, it's this thing that existed in those terrible pre-internet days involving ink and this thing called paper (flat white pieces of dead trees). 

Sample Workshop

It was just yesterday over beers and 10 pin bowling that Zann and myself were discussing that we don't see enough studios coming through from WA on INfront. So it is with pleasure that I can show you Sample Workshop. Fantastic work and their blog is lovely too.

Yes, we are in a bowling team... not a very good one mind you.

Hofstede Updates

Lots of new work for 2010 now online at Hofstede Design: http://www.hofstede.com.au

Synapse

Like a true train spotter (read sad), I have a bunch of websites bookmarked titled 'Coming Soon'. One that I have been waiting for since earlier this year is Synapse - and yep, it's been worth the wait: http://www.wearesynapse.com

Ben Jennings

Ben Jennings is a recent graduate with a brand new portfolio. Stong commerical and university concept work to be explored: http://www.benjennings.com.au

Matt Innes

Matt Innes' portfolio is a joy to explore. From finely crafted typography pieces to models built from papercraft. Every piece is treated with the some love and attention and spills over with fun: http://www.mattinnes.com

SOYA 2010

The Qantas Spirit Of Youth Awards (SOYA) is the leading grants program for emerging creative talent. SOYA provides practical support in the form of $10,000 in flights and cash, but the real incentive is the opportunity to build a professional mentoring relationship with creative leaders like Marc Newson, Zimmermann, Deanne Cheuk, Jan Chapman and Liz Ann Macgregor, helping young innovators expand their horizons, build up their business base, and learn the ropes from leading industry icons and some of the greatest creative minds in the world.

Everfresh Blackbook

It's a little while off yet, but Everfresh have released more details of their Blackbook that is due to come out in September. Featuring artists Sync, Phibs, Reka, Rone, Wonderlust, Prizm, Meggs, Makatron and The Tooth - this is going to be a must have for any creative.

It is being released with two formats - a paperback cover and a limited edition hard cover (which includes an Everfresh print and a photographic print signed and numbered by Josh Robenstone). They will be taking pre-orders online from July the 1st. There are only 500 of those available, so mark the date down and secure yourself a copy. In the meantime check out the photos that didn't make the cut here: http://www.everfreshstudio.com/blog/?cat=162