Richard Pendavingh

Photographer, designer and weekend historian. Editor of The Unravel. Writes about design, tech, history and anthropology.


Jul
03
2010
Fiona Banner Richard Pendavingh 03.07.10

I came across this conceptual art piece by British artist Fiona Banner which is currently on display at the Tate in London.

Jun
30
2010
Roald van der Meer Richard Pendavingh 30.06.10

Some labour-intensive identity work from Dutch designer Roald van der Meer using forced-perspective to bring the MTV logo to life.

Jun
24
2010
Samurai Branding 101 Richard Pendavingh 24.06.10

In keeping with the last few updates on branding and Identity design I've scanned in some excerpts from this book of Japanese family crests and heraldry.

Jun
18
2010
Logo Design: Thinking Inside the Box Richard Pendavingh 18.06.10

The first post on this blog is more than a year old now and it was a link to the 'World of Logotypes' book published in 1976 and re-discovered and scanned by designer Eric Carl.

Jun
06
2010
Fontana Transport Richard Pendavingh 06.06.10

Thanks to Benny and Matty for letting me ride shotgun yesterday.

Jun
06
2010
Mt Feathertop Richard Pendavingh 06.06.10

The view from Mt Feathertop last Saturday.

Jun
03
2010
Christoph Morlinghaus Richard Pendavingh 03.06.10

Europe is filled with Cathedrals built centuries ago that were designed to inspire awe and show off the wealth of the church and the city-states that helped finance them.

Jun
01
2010
Dili Graffiti Richard Pendavingh 01.06.10

With the release of Chris Parkinson's book on the street art of Timor Leste I went through my photos and uploaded a selection of images I took of street art and murals in Dili.

May
28
2010
Peace of Wall Richard Pendavingh 28.05.10

Tomorrow is the last day of the Peace of Wall exhibition being held at Until Never gallery in Melbourne.

May
27
2010
Aled Williams Richard Pendavingh 27.05.10

NotJones.com is the web portfolio of UK Graphic designer Aled Williams and he's also not half bad.

May
27
2010
Magpie Studios Richard Pendavingh 27.05.10

I'm having trouble keeping up with all the web aggregates and feeds and enewsletters and cryptic notes I've written to myself.   I'm digging up and stumbling upon things while stuff is buzzing and tweeting so I can't be sure how I came across Magpie Studios but I'm glad I did.

May
26
2010
Robert Murdock Richard Pendavingh 26.05.10

I think most people are a little suspicious of the high price tag attached to large commercial re-branding and logo design projects. They look at something like this three letter wordmark for Nokia's 'Nex' division and wonder why something so simple cost so much to develop. Surely an experienced graphic designer could knock that out in an afternoon.

May
19
2010
Sean Stiegmeier Richard Pendavingh 19.05.10

Came across this beautiful footage shot by US photographer/videographer Sean Stiegmeier of the unpronounceable volcano in Iceland responsible for the Big Airport Kefuffle.

May
16
2010
Renaud Hallee Richard Pendavingh 16.05.10

I came across this motion graphics piece on iso50.

May
04
2010
Kyle Fletcher Richard Pendavingh 04.05.10

Sometimes a good, simple idea is like a gorgeous girl on the arm of some average-looking bloke.  You're jealous but at the same time you can't help but stare. I think this logo was a bit like that for me.

May
04
2010
Carl Bender Richard Pendavingh 04.05.10

Found some great satirical packaging design on LovelyPackage.com.

Apr
30
2010
Sebastian Lange Richard Pendavingh 30.04.10

Came across this terrific motion graphics piece by German artist Sebastian Lange

Apr
25
2010
The Valiants Richard Pendavingh 25.04.10

Had the opportunity to shoot a fairly intense rehearsal session for local Melbourne band The Valiants last week.

Apr
16
2010
International Pillow Fight Day Richard Pendavingh 16.04.10

In case you missed it; last Saturday it was Melbourne's turn to host International Pillow Fight Day.

Apr
10
2010
Manhatten gets MAMEd Richard Pendavingh 10.04.10

Having seen New York destroyed on countless occasions I have to wonder what it's like to actually live in a city constantly under assault by fictional disasters. But why is it that New York always draws the short straw?

Apr
02
2010
Australia’s Internet Filter Richard Pendavingh 02.04.10

I recently listened to ABC Radio's Interview with senator Stephen Conroy - Australia's Federal Minister for Communications about the mandatory internet filter that looks set to be introduced later on this year.