Now and then, a few of us at PHD get together to discuss thought-provoking articles from the industry. Last week it was this piece that drew a parallel between the display ad industrial complex and fake capitalism – a house of cards, if you will. It’s a good piece of writing that’s well worth reading. … Continue reading »
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Digital Shoreditch and the future of storytelling
Based in trendy Hackney House, this years’ Digital Shoreditch festival was packed with two weeks’ worth of talks about anything Digital, from companies looking for young talent, to innovation, marketing and gamification. It wouldn’t really be Shoreditch if they weren’t just a little bit quirky so every participant was invited to write on a board … Continue reading »
Paper cranes and iPads. Inspirational stories of unconventional designs.
Nested within the cobbled streets of Butlers Wharf is one of London’s less well known gems. After a scenic walk down the South Bank and a cheeky ice cream our PHD contingent arrived at the Design Museum for the fifth anniversary of the Designs of the Year Exhibition. With projects ranging from graphic design and … Continue reading »
Snow, Final Destination and the future of DVDs. An evening in with UltraViolet
With temperatures dropping below zero and forecasts of heavy snow all over the UK, what better way to spend an evening than with a cup of tea and a film. The latest addition to my collection is Final Destination 5. A Blu-ray with a twist. The Warner Bros title is the first film in the … Continue reading »
CES. Smart TVs, Las Vegas and the missing porn stars
The Consumer Electronics Show was in full swing last week. Armed with my loyal Canon 350D, my Ray Ban glasses and a bit of a hangover I also showed up in the outskirts of Las Vegas hoping to catch a glimpse of the latest gadgets and new technologies first hand. TV seems to come out … Continue reading »
