April 30, 2010 Tagged: book, clean, graphic design, layout, monograph
Habits, Patterns, Algorithms is a monograph from Stephan Jaklitsch - the architect between Marc Jacobs stores around the world. The book runs through many of Stephan's projects in various levels of detail.
a complete monograph, but also a good reference ...
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October 15, 2009 Tagged: architectural, design, layout, portfolio, student, target, tips
This is the first of Design+Build series of posts outlining some tips and suggestions for Architecture Portfolios. One of the major rites of passage for an architecture student is the preparation of their final architectural portfolio.
So let's get cracking on part 1 - Taking Aim.
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August 17, 2009 Tagged: layout, magazine, notation, Photography, Publication, wallpaper*
I just read a fantastic article on Design Milk all about a recent magazine article in wallpaper* magazine. The article itself is on about Parker Morris standards - architectural standards for maximising the living space in a house - but is presented in an incredibly creative way.
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August 12, 2009 Tagged: architecture, design, layout, narrative, portfolio, simplicity, story, visual
Over at Archinect they are running an interesting series called Archinect's Official Portfolio Guide - a guide to success in the world of architecture. The emphasis on the architect's portfolio is of particular interest to me, with the first article in the series focussing on the student's portfolio. As it turns out, the pointers and tips for architectural portfolios are wholly relevant for other realms of design as well.
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