When BMW commissioned a project that brought together leading automotive designer Adrian van Hooydonk and avant-garde digital artist Joshua Davis, they soon found they had a lot in common.
Cute, comical and highly collectable, vinyl figures are a consumer and merchandiser's dream. But what's the secret of a successful toy and how do new designers break into this exclusive market?
The 1970s and 80s saw the emergence of graffiti culture and its transition into a respected art form. Designer Ric Blackshaw traces the roots of his own passion for a whole new graphic language.
In recent years, Photoshop filters have developed a bit of an image problem. Now, thanks to the growing sophistication of the digital arts, the time may be ripe for their rehabilitation...