paulrobinsonsblog: 2010

road signs

We were asked to produce 12 road signs that represented-A car mechanic, football pitch, red light district, train station, kite flying area, earthquake, coffee house, zoo, fish and chip shop, nightclub, boxing ring and a beach. We were also asked to come up with 12 of our own as well. i chose- internet cafe, hot water, be prepared, space station, no signal, speed bumps, cliff edge, no entry, drive safely, expect snow, forest and endangered species.

The Fourth Plinth

From 6th July- 14 October 2009, Anthony Gormley's 'one and other' project took place in Trafalgar Square. The plinth is located in the north west of Trafalgar Square. Up until recently the plinth has been empty. The 'one and other' project lasted 100 days with a different participant every hour.

We did our own version of the event as if we were going back in time. We were to come up with an idea and present it to the class.

Vince Frost

These are some typography based posters by Vince Frost

environmental opportunities

THE BRIEF-

Over the next three days i want you to explore the environment, by this i mean i want you to seek out opportunities that exist elsewhere. I want you to explore the potential that is offered around you. What opportunities could a mangled street fence offer? An oil stain on the road? An over flowing litter bin? What message might you attach to such an image? Could it sell a product? Could it raise an important issue? Could it make us laugh? Could it make us want to scream...... I wish i had thought of that!

here is what i came up with, with a brief explanation of the idea...

Confused.com - quite self-explanatory. Both lights

Challenge everything- Broken no entry sign

Home office- ASBO. Drinking in graveyard is not appropriate, relates to underage drinking.

Life Insurance- relating to the broken tree 'if your life was suddenly cut short'

My hammer- I was thinking you can imagine the frustration prior to the smashing of the tv.. Trying to fix it yourself.. failing.. throwing it out of the window!

Halfords- self- explanatory. bike repairs

Wolfrace- Wheels for eyes on smiley face. Customer Satisfaction

Shelter- Was thinking that all this furniture could of been donated to charity. The bed in the image represents this especially for homelessness.

Hygiene Agency- Because a toilet/bathroom is associated with good hygiene.

Kwikfit- self- explanatory. we do the hard work...

The British Legion- thought this cone could represent an injured soldier, with the white as bandages and the rough look.

Manchester student homes- Was thinking that if you don't act quick enough or don't go to manchester student homes for advice on properties you could end up in a 'bin'. 'This place is a dump!'

Genes reunited- Saw this overgrown grave stone and wondered about the history. Who could this be?

BBC Radio 2- This one was tricky because i wasn't trying to suggest that radio 2 talks rubbish, i just thought of a chatty radio station and thought of all the disagreements and public debates that go on within. Reverse psychology.

NEW YORK

i found this great video clip about Paul Rand so heres the link because i wasn't able to copy it onto my blog. Please watch. its fab.

http://www.imaginaryforces.com/featured/3/415

Project Info:

For Paul Rand's posthumous induction into The One Club's Hall of Fame for 2007, we created a short film, combining original animation with a videotaped interview of Rand himself, that encapsulated his unique and timeless contribution to the design community.