Keepcup

As far as campaign initiatives go and trying to better the world, Im not sure if Keepcup will catch on because I'm personally not interested in the use of it. But Im not sure about the general public. The design of the cups and brand identity on the other hand are actually something that I quite like. I would probably get the cup and keep it on my shelf for aesthetic reasons. So after completely contradicting myself, I think you guys should probably check it out for yourselves if you havent already. They were being sold at Tent London for the Design festival if you missed it.

The keep cup is a reusable coffee cup that comes in the three standard cafe sizes. the cup allows users to order a coffee to go at their favourite café, while avoiding using a disposable cup. the cup was designed by former café owners fed up with the waste from coffee to go. the two designed the keep cup for use in their café, but its standard sizes make it ideal for any café. the design is made from polypropylene, santoprene and silicone making it lightweight, dishwasher safe and microwaveable. because it mimics the design of paper cups, the keep cup fits better than mugs in espresso machines and a sealable lid keep everything inside. the design even has a sleeve that protect your finger from hot temperatures and allows you to select your drink of choice.

Peepoobag

I found this a couple of weeks ago, thought it was quite interesting. The name I thought was actually quite clever. I think it's a bit of a weak attempt at trying to save the world though and make profit. It's a step in the right direction I think but its a just small and temporary measure to try a fix a problem that is huge. If 2.6 billion people will use it I guess it's a good move and definitely needs positive feedback. check the website...

The Blueprint 3

Amazing album and beautiful artwork. Check out the work of photographer Dan Tobin Smith great stuff produced for an impressive list of clients. I witnessed Jay Z perform at Wembley supporting Coldplay last Saturday. Both acts were awesome, I was completely tuned in for their entire performances. Nice bit of print to take a way as well, a special CD and Coldplay booklet.

London Design Festival: Tent London

Some really amazing interactive stuff this year at Tent London. Above is work by Flynn Talbot, 'Horizon'. Horizon recreates sky patterns. It explores light vs. space. Visitors are invited to interact and create new sky effects.

Hello my name is Wattson. I show how much electricity your home is using. I make energy saving easier. And I’m gorgeous.

MSA VISUALS LTD - Gold is an interactive installation which explores our obsession with super-stardom, and the extravagance that accompanies it. Through a magic mirror, revel in a world of excess where you are the super-star. Shower in glittery gold, experience almost omnipotent powers as you materialize, morph and dematerialize into pure sparkling gold dust. Immortalize yourself as a shimmering golden statue, before you collapse and disintegrate into the wind.

London Design Festival: V&A

Pentagram partner Domenic Lippa and Sir John Sorrell, chairman of the London Design Festival, have commissioned 20 UK-based graphic designers to create posters with a London theme for this year’s event. The posters will be on display in the V&A’s Sackler Centre during the festival. There were some restrictions within the design, only red and black could be used. The 20 designers who have produced a poster for the project are: Alan Aboud, Alan Kitching, Angus Hyland, Bibliothèque, Jonathan Ellery, Damon Murray and Stephen Sorrell of fuel, Derek and Fred Birdsall, Fernando Gutiérrez, Henrik Kubel, Jeremy Leslie, Matt Willey, Michael Wolff, Mike Dempsey, Nick Bell, Morag Myerscough (her poster shown above), Quentin Newark, Studio Frith (shown below), Tom Hingston Studio, Tony Brook and Andy Altmann.

Below are a couple of my favourite posters from the exhibit...

Nottinghill Carnival 2009

Once again Carnival brought a little highlight to the year for me, sounds of Norman Jay @ Good Times, Sancho Panza, KCC & The Rocking Crew were all personal favourites of mine. The sun even decided to bless us with some rays on the Monday. I didn't see any violence, but I'm sure that the vibe wasn't nice everywhere and the police didn't get in the way too much!!!