Will I go next year? Probably. Is it too much like TED? Yes. Do some speakers need training in public speaking? Definitely. But overall, what did I think of the event? Worth the trip.
Some of the things that were mentioned over the 3 days:
sensitivity – use it with food, music, sound…
stop blaming arabs for everything
shoot in the rain
shoot square
“never trust your first ideas. they are too obvious to be inventive” – Heribert Birnbach
watch out for rolling projects
in digital design never ends
“motion graphics move when a designer can’t decide where to put them” – Ian Anderson
“don’t be a cunt all your life” – Ian Anderson
something about 666 and technology is the devil
taking risks with people builds intense loyalty
“you cannot discover a new world with an old map” – Andy Stalman
hug strangers
write all over your body and walk around the streets. and look up
big balls or big ears. take it as you like
“trend and genuine creativity exclude each other” – Heribert Birnbach
Also, took some photos. With my phone.
The line up.
Finally, some good fonts that work in harmony side by side. Thanks Nadine Chahine.
3 elephants farting. ha!
One of many smart things Heribert Birnbach had to say
Another one of many smart things Heribert Birnbach had to say
Not really into fashion design… or am I? Either way, Dion Lee does some amazing stuff.
Chris Khalil redesigned a bunch of websites for News Corp. Not SMH, as I originally thought and had the wrong opinion about the guy.
Vince Frost* and the crew rebranded Oz Harvest. Happiest client I have ever seen.
Typography local Redfern girl Gemma O’Brien had a little too much coffee that day, but gave an excellent presentation. And funny.
Got to meet the guys from Interbrand and share some pizza/beers with them.
Alain Le Quernec giving a speech at the Australian Poster Biennale
Alain Le Quernec judging the posters
One of the posters that caught my eye
I call this Tour de Melbourne
Hate these type of bikes. Useless. But the colours looked cool.
After watching one of the presenters sing a song — had to go out and buy one of those
Met cool people. Gemma and Matt.
Basically, this is what Andy Stalman told us to do
Good beer here. Very good.
Hanging with legendary Heribert Birnbach at the afterparty
