Designers Against Tibetan Abuse

Designers Against Tibetan Abuse (on sale Feb 2nd 2009) is the first project by Designers Against Human Rights Abuse. Founded by Rishi Sodha in the summer of 2008, a non-profit organisation, DAHRA exists to promote and raise awareness amongst those involved in the creative industry of their social, political and ethical responsibilities as well as to raise awareness of different instances of Human Rights Abuse.

As such the first project focuses on Tibetan Rights and is a combination of a book, a limited edition Si Scott silk screen poster and an exhibition in London in the Summer of 2009. 52 creatives from around the world all contributed pieces focusing on different aspects of Tibetan Rights forming this inspiring book, available for £20 delivered worldwide. All proceeds go to the Tibet Relief Fund, who are also distributing the book, and all the money goes directly to them with DAHRA not handling it at any time.

Computer Arts Call for Graduate Entries 2009

Digital design bible Computer Arts magazine is giving student graphic designers, illustrators and animators the opportunity to get their work in front of 20,000 design professionals worldwide through its 2009 Graduate Showcase.

This year judged by Jasper Goodall, David Carson, magneticNorth’s Brendan Dawes, Framestore CFC’s Mike Milne, Mainframe’s Adam Jenns and Studio AKA’s Philip Hunt, the Graduate Showcase is eagerly anticipated by the design industry and community, with both studios and agents looking to sign promising new talent.

Submissions are open to final-year students on graduate design programmes across the globe in the following categories: Illustration & 2D, Graphic Design, 3D Artwork, Web & Interactive Media, Animation and Video & Broadcast. The deadline for entries is 18 May 2009.

Complete competition details and the entry form can be downloaded from www.computerarts.co.uk

Candy Magazine Redesigns

Check out some spreads from the new Candy magazine that Keith Nally & Jamie Delaney have re-designed. As long-standing fans of the mag, we think it is a great new direction, and it gets a big thumbs up from us.

Build Launch New Blog

Although this is/will be on every single design blog/site on the planet, I’m posting about Build’s new blog for three reasons.

Firstly, it will offer an invaluable insight into the design process from one of the industry’s leading professional agencies. Secondly, it has a competition to win a chuffing fine poster (pictured above - I really want one), and thirdly it has the most marvellous picture of two cats on it, which I implore you to look at.

Via FFF

Digital Temple Magazine

Digital Temple magazine has launched its #3 Issue : UNION. You can read it here »