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Saturday, 7 August 2010
IdN - Monthly Focus
Each issue of IdN magazine has a specific focus as shown below on the spines of the publications. Recent editions have featured subjects such as; Typography, Self-Promotion, Editorial Design, Colour, Branding, Retro Graphics and Eco-Graphics.
Illustration special : v16n2 : 'Drawing on natural talent'
The Joys of being hands-on :
'Most of us started out, as kids, with a love of drawing - remember that feeling of excitement when the teacher or your mum placed a piece of pristine paper in front of you and a box of coloured crayons? Despite the incredible advances in digital technology, enabling even those who are incapable of drawing a straight line or a recognisable human figure to be 'artists', this is a sensation that has stayed with some who have gone on to become professional designers, but still love to draw by hand'
IdN - Stocks and Finishes
One of the things that I think makes IdN magazine 'good' is the quality, care and consideration that goes into creating it. IdN uses multiple stocks, foils, vinyls and other finishes that are considered to expensive by other publications and I feel these features help to amplify the experience of reading the magazine.
Below I have picked out several pages from different issues and photographed them to try and show the range of stocks and effects used, although it is more difficult to convey the tactile quality and appeal through an image as opposed to holding the publication in your hand.
- belle uncoated 70gsm
-gloss art 128gsm
-finish book classic 70gsm
-woodfree uncoated 100gsm
-coated kraft card 224gsm/pantone white and UV varnish
-coated art card 210gsm/matt lamination and gold foiling
IdN - Stocks and Finishes
-lux 70gsm
-gloss art 128gsm
-matt lamination with gold foil and UV varnish
-finnish book classic uncoated 70gsm + silver pantone 877
-finnish book classic uncoated 70gsm + silver pantone 877
Friday, 6 August 2010
Berlin - Wallpaper Guide
Berlin Neighbourhoods
Tiergarten :
This huge park in the centre of Berlin is bisected by Strasse des 17 Juni, which leads to the Brandenburg Gate. Apart from the Reichstag and Potsdamer Platz, modernist architectural gems by Oscar Niemeyer, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto and the like are to be found in Hansaviertel.
Kreuzberg :
Once the hangout of left-wing punks and anarchists, things have changed radically here since reunification, but the area has remained a healthy mix of cultures. In summer, its a happy place to chill out, eat and socialise, especially around Schlesische Strasse and Oranienstrasse.
Friedrichshain :
First impressions tend to be of huge six-lane roads lined with epic communist-era architecture, old stretches of wall covered in bad paintings and large building plots. But dive off into the side streets around Simon-Dach-Strasse and you'll find cafes, bars, restaurants and retro furniture shops.
Charlottenburg :
There's no doubt that this district has suffered as a result of reunification, but Kurfurstendamm, the main shopping drag is worth a look. And, recently, hip hotels such as Hotel Q! have taken residence here. Plus the food halls of KaDeWe department store are not to be missed.
Mitte :
The historical city centre was the first area to be colonised by artists and gentrified after reunification. Today, it is a dramatic mix of refurbished 18th-19th Century apartment buildings and contemporary architecture. The Scheunenviertel neighbourhood is touristy and full of international flagship stores but the back streets are packed with interesting boutiques and restaurants.
Prenzlauer Berg :
Many of the 19th Century houses in this once decaying working class district have been spruced up and are now occupied by arty types with small children. The scene currently centres around Knaackstrasse or Kollowitzplatz. Lazy Sunday breakfasts in the cafes are rigeur.
Schoneberg and Wilmersdorf :
The leafy boroughs of the former west are home to grand old hotels, such as the Schlosshotel in Grunewald and he Brandenburger Hof. From here, its a short hop out to the lakefront area around the Wannsee and the longest inland beach in Europe.
Berlin - Wallpaper Guide
Area - 890 sq km
Population - 3.4 million
Currency : euro - €1 = £0.77 - $1.55
Languages - German (main), Turkish, French, Dutch (minor)
Telephone Code - +49
Time - GMT +1
Climate -
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