Simone LeAmon – Designer Q&A

Simone LeAmon is a Melbourne based interdisciplinary designer who runs the O.S INITIATIVE design consultancy. Simone has worked on a diverse range of design projects including interiors, furniture, products and creative direction for Australian and international clients.

Analog Dreams – Sketches of Michael DiTullo

March 1, 2010
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Analog Dreams is a fantastic blend of a decade of Michael DiTullo’s compelling ideas, represented through the visual language of sketching, and practical high level sketching advice.

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Soul of Seoul: World Design Capital 2010

March 1, 2010
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Designated by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design as the World Design Capital 2010, Seoul is no doubt a city that’s trying to make a name for itself on the design world stage. But how will it measure up to its assumed title?

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Writings on Design, from Asia

February 26, 2010
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Design Droplets welcome’s our newest writer Liam Mugavin. Liam is an Australian Industrial Design graduate currently residing in Japan. I hope you enjoy his posts and insights on Design in Asia.

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Interview with Pip Jamieson of The Loop

February 23, 2010
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The Loop is the new kid on the block in the online portfolio hosting space in Australia. It also gives companies searching for creative talent some innovative new ways to search. I recently interviewed The Loop co-founder Pip Jamieson to find out more about this fantastic new site, chat about taking the entrepreneurial leap, what creatives can do to market themselves or to land that dream job, plus lots more.

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Coffee & Connexions 2010

February 22, 2010
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Coffee & Connexions is a free monthly networking event run by Design Droplets. The purpose is to connect designers in order to share experiences & ideas over coffee.

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How to do Design Research

February 22, 2010
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JooYoung Oh shares insights into the actual processes behind Design Research. JooYoung Oh is a US based design researcher who has extensive experience conducting design research for companies such as Dell, Whirlpool and Samsung.

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12 pathways to inspired design

February 20, 2010
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Without inspiration designers wouldn’t be designers and their demise would follow relatively speedily. Keeping the fount of insipration flowing can be difficult. Here are 12 ways that will help you keep a river of ideas and inspiration running and give your creative juices a shot in the arm.

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Less and More – The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams

February 18, 2010
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Less and More – The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams is a must for any designer. It provides a holistic look at Dieter Rams, Braun and their work in a beautiful constructed and well curated volume that will be an excellent addition to any designers bookshelf.

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