I launched ‘Random thoughts of an average mind’ at the beginning of 2011, hoping to document my experience and experimentations as a Graphic Designer. The aim was to add entries of the tasks and questions I encounter along the way, while finding solutions and answers for them. To be honest with myself, I’ve been poor … Read more
I find it a little ironic that as I’m putting together an entry for my online journal about how the Manic Street Preachers have influenced the way I design and have been a huge inspiration in my life, I’m listening to their song ‘A Billion Balconies Facing The Sun’ off their most recent album ‘Postcards … Read more
Ever since I left secondary education I’ve always been very interested in the art movement Suprematism and the Russian painter Kazimir Malevich. Influenced by his theories, I had started experimenting with ideas of using basic graphic styles to create design solutions. My experimentation has allowed me to create multiple graphic elements and a type face … Read more
After a friendly, slightly drunken debate with a designer friend of mine over inspiring publications for the creative industry, I thought it would be worth listing books that I’d recommend for Designers, Artists and Students. So, for anyone who’s interested in finding a new book, check out the list below or add your own favourites … Read more
I thought a good starting point to kick off ‘Random thoughts of an average mind’, would be to explain where the background and header image for this journal has come from. The shot was taken at what is known in Beijing as the ’798 Art Zone’ or ‘Dashanzi Art District’. The photograph is of one … Read more
