How accurate Michell Zappa’s trend map will be is anyone’s guess, but as lead designer for trend forecasting firm trendwatching.com he’s better placed than most to make these predictions.
Entries from June 2011
Final Cut Pro X is the new iMovie
June 24th, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
It looks like Final Cut Pro X has been ruined, with a slew of featured removed from the latest version. This is professional software (hence the Pro bit in the name), not something that’s meant to be easy for home users. That’s why iMovie exists. Anyway, check out the funny video above.
No CommentsTags: Science & Technology · Video
Supporting Guernsey’s Commando Challenge
June 23rd, 2011 · Chris · No Comments
The inaugural Guernsey Commando Challenge takes place on 25 June, when teams of serving Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel will row around Guernsey, then cycle and run around Guernsey, all in 24 hours, to raise money for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund.
Betley Whitehorne were delighted to support this challenge by providing all design material for the event, including promotional flyer, invite ticket, posters and a menu/programme for the fund raising Gala Dinner.
No CommentsTags: Design · Local Issues · News
Micro-origami sculptures unfold in water
June 13th, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
This a beautifully delicate video for Monday morning. Etienne Cliquet’s “Flottille” micro-origami are tiny sheets of paper juts a few centimetres across, intricately cut and folded, when placed in water they gracefully unfold.
No CommentsTags: Art · Video
Magic Displays
June 10th, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
Microsoft have been developing some interesting new displays that change their view based on where you’re seating, or even who you are.
Finding Faces
June 9th, 2011 · Luke · No Comments
For a long time I have been fascinated in finding faces in objects, whether it be buildings, house hold items or in nature. This goofy character was found around the back of a hotel in Guernsey. The eyes were given pupils by the hotel logo while the saggy curtain produced his buck teeth. Read more
No CommentsTags: Architecture · Art · Environmental · Travel
UK Government Gets My Vote
June 3rd, 2011 · Ric · No Comments
The alpha of the future gov.uk website is a user centric tour de force. The site is still under heavy development but has been released early to generate feedback which is vital for such a revolutionary design. Hit the homepage and you aren’t overwhelmed by crowded navigation and one thousand options, instead there is a friendly, Bing inspired search box. This clever hits at it’s use and offers a couple of examples, and when you type it rapidly offers suggestions. Type in book and it offers book a driving test, renew a library book, book a sports facility etc. All very diverse but all of them are tasks — actions to be performed.
No CommentsTags: Design · Local Issues · Science & Technology · Web