I am still thinking about my recent weekend stay at the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch. I know, I know, it's hipster, it's uber cool but in a nice and friendly way. With all the nooks and crannies in a shape of a cafe serving great coffee, huge lobby (full of freelancers), lovely restaurant, cool bar, night club and rooms that are graphic designer's wet dream, you almost needn't leave the place. But there was a 100 years of Graphic Design exhibition to see and the rest of the Shoreditch to explore...
A collection of original First World War posters from the museum's own collection.
http://www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk/WhatsOn/Pages/BMAGWarPosters11nov14to7jun15.aspx
Last week, my 6 year old and I went on a little adventure to London and visited the graphic design and illustration festival aka Pick Me Up at Somerset House in London. It was great to see how kid friendly the festival was.
As any stationery lovers, we were both in awe of giant paperclips that were part of the Pick me up identity around the Somerset house.
My kiddo loved the giant Cat Island by Jessica Das
Jack Hudson's lovely prints...
Decorate your own wooden bricks...
We loved the letter painting with Animaux Circus's colours on a gorgeous pastel, watermelon theme.
Barcelona's Hey Studio lovely lettering prints...
And there was loads and loads more to see. One of my favourites was the room with Brighton's shop Unlimited, a room so packed with people that I didn't manage to take any photos!
And some goodies in the shape of 16 postcards of artworks from the festival...
The whole festival identity and collateral was designed by Studio Emmi.
It was fun and inspiring for both adults and kids alike. I've got me a new exhibition buddy and we can't wait to go back next year!
