Season's Greetings from 1 PICTO DESIGN

Revok

Old timer graffiti artist, Revok, was recently arrested in Australia just when he was about to board the flight back to States. Reason being he went on a graf rampage and 'bomb' the whole OZ. And he went to twitter it. Cops were able to get hold of him tho.

Good news, he was bailed out. Bad news, he might have to serve time and pay a huge fine. That's more pain for him. My bad dude.

I feel for him. Personally being an artist himself, it's hard to get notice. Yet the community doesn't appreciate such works. Still, sick artwork. Did I mention he can do quick throw-ups like peanuts?

Creativity is Not Design

Andy Rutledge is a designer. And he likes to take note of people. People in general like to associate creativity with design. As for Andy, he thinks of it as disturbing. So what did he do? He creates a test for designers.



Read more here.

Oh also, he's an avid cyclist. Catch up on his bike blog as well.

NEWWORKMAG

Elvis & UB40 sang, "Wise men say only fools rush in. But I can't help falling in love with you."

No girls related in this matter. Neither is relationships between two human beings. Instead, it's a relation between man & desire. I didn't mean to rush into things. But I just can't help to fall. A desire (or should I say sucker) for such perfect grid guides. Black & white. Small text details. Box, strict grids, fashion photography. Can't get enough of the layouts. Simply one of the best minimalism executions. This mag deserves to be up there (yey high as WORK). Makes you go, why didn't I think of that. Why?

I'm still stuck on their first issue. I don't know if I'm ready for the newer issues. It's just too nice.

NEWWORKMAG

Mini type details.

Mini type details, again.

Nice photography.

Even the buttons gives me the butterfly.

Client VS Designer

This video has no affiliations to any of our clients or whatsoever. Simply humour. Enjoy.

MR RED

Piano + Stairs = Fun.

A simple logic. When mundane meets piano installations equals fun.

London 2012 Pictograms

London 2012 Brand Team has just unveil the latest pictogram designs for the 2012 Olympics in London. Quoted, "Traditionally pictograms are used for way finding and signage at Games time, so people generally see them as just an Organising Committee's way of doing their own toilet sign!" I like them. Personally there's a touch of Otl Aicher's '72 Olympic pictogram design.

My personal favourite is the Track Cycling 'dynamic' pictogram. A cyclist myself, I must say that's one helluva pictogram!

Good job London 2012 Brand Team!

BGR issues

Relationships are hard. Even cats go through hardship.

Our new website

Months & months of preparation, trial & errors encountered, late night stay-overs finally paid off. We present to you our latest website. Try out the all the interfaces we have put in. Interaction is always good. So go ahead & visit us. Don't worry, we won't bite.

www.1picto.com.sg

Office Snapshots

Mind over matter


In need of inspiration


The outside world is just a turn away


Don't let the feet fool you


Noir


Very own concrete jungle


At the end of the day, we retreat


Hello big neighbour


After-school sessions


Spinning around


The neighbour has an elder

Boost your presentation skills

According to Don McMillan, here is a humorous & yet insightful viewpoint on how people (teachers included) should not be using PowerPoint.

Welcome back!

Coming out after 5 months, a liver transplant and still growing strong. He's got a strong heart and I believe he will serve us with better innovations & improvements on his products.

As for all you PC users out there, here goes a saying 'Once you go Mac, you won't go back'. Trust me, I've been there. Troubleshooting here and there, folders and folders, endless viruses. Till that one faithful day I got myself an iMac. It was off the hook! And now after 5 years, I'm still loving Mr Steve's products. Be it iPhone, iPods, the softwares, iTunes. It's endless I'm telling you. Given a chance, I would love to be one of those Mac workers who appear on their ads, showcasing the new products and educate the public of how powerful, user-friendly, fit-for-all-ages-and-lifestyles Jobs' products are!

Just a few days back, Steve just held his recent keynote & parading his latest invention: the new iPod Nano. Mindblowing presentation. Watch it yourself.
http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/0909oijasdv/event/index.html?internal=ijalrmacu




And as quoted by Clif, 'Steve is the No.1 powerpoint presenter in the world.' I agree.

Learn something new a day

www.learnsomethingeveryday.co.uk

We are hiring!

We are recruiting Account Executives join our small family and to expand our clientele.

You should have these requirements for consideration:
• Good interpersonal network
• Strong work ethic
• Pleasant personality

To apply, email us your resume.
We are always busy so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted :)

Beastpieces

Who says letterpress is dead? I strongly believe the inter relation between man & machine is still alive and kicking.

These are some of the photos taken during the recent AIGA convention in Minnesota. Featuring Studio On Fire, specializing in design and letterpress, these people put in their blood, sweat and tears in their design and love for letterpress.

Visit over their blog as they feature final artwork, crispy, just-out-of-the-oven prints. Wouldn't mind getting my hands dirty learning everything about letterpress.

Matt Lingo

I’ve always had a thing for black & white photos. And with the emergence of fixed gear culture in Singapore, I would have the tendency to go online & peep what’s in store overseas.

As I was surfing, I bump into this fella, Matt Lingo. Current residing in LA, California, Matt captures fixed gear riders in action through black & white photography. Recently he just had his first book release, titled ‘This City Can’t Swallow Me’. Great photos & it’s worth the look through. Guess it’s about time I get mine.

8 ways to improve your typography.

A simple read-up for designers, by designers. Here.

today i’ll create something beautiful.

Our new signage. You can spot them when you walk past the breko cafe in Bugis.
Gilbert did an good job creating our signage. I specially like the type treatment he used.

A new chapter unveils.

We are a design agency that caters particularly to web & graphic design. Recently we made a move to Victoria Street, right in the hearts of the City. We created this blog as a way of expressing ourselves to the outside world. Be it design related, inspired or anything that’s related to us. So do keep your eyes peel for updates!