05 Sep 2011

Pimped plan chest…

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The project I’m working on at Harbottle School to re-design one of their classrooms is progressing really well.  We’ve finished most of the customised furniture…..it’s looks great!

10 Aug 2011

opening the underpass gallery….

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I’ve just found this image of when the Mayor of Gateshead and myself opened the Dilley Line Gallery in Gateshead.  I’m working on the second phase of the project now designing and producing information points that run up and down the walkway

08 Aug 2011

Mapping Gateshead…

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Today I am mainly drawing up maps (from 1850′s) for the Dilley Line information points that I am designing for Gateshead Council…..

02 Aug 2011

New animation sneaky preview…

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A few stills from the new animation I’ve been working on……it’s not finished yet but it’s getting there

If you would like to get involved and write some edgy music / noise / soundscape please get in touch x

20 Jul 2011

Customized classroom furniture update….

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The interior for one of the classrooms I’m designing with the pupils of Harbottle School in Northumberland is taking shape. We’ve even started to customize some of the furniture…..not bad for a bunch of 7 and 8 year olds!

We’re attacking the cupboards next….!

20 Jul 2011

Young offenders workshop

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I completed my final workshop with the Gateshead Restorative Justice Programme on Saturday afternoon.  We made stencils and carried out some tests layouts for the information points I’m design for the Dilley Line trail…..

26 Mar 2011

the crack magazine picks up creative progression…

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the word is out about the creative progression exhibition…

http://www.thecrackmagazine.com/index.php

25 Mar 2011

creative progression exhibition

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creative progression

Working with Newcastle based designers Dan Civico and Sarah Blood, Creative Progression presents an exciting new collection of furniture and light sculptures.

Private View
Thursday 31 March 2011 | 6pm to 8pm
RSVP to Frances Arnold by 29 March 2011
on 0191 241 4931 or frances.arnold@helixarts.com

Open to the public
1 April to 8 April 2011 | 9am to 5pm
Crisis Skylight Newcastle
Courtyard Space, City House, 1-3 City Road, Newcastle, NE1 2AF

Creative Progression at Helix Arts’ website:
http://www.helixarts.com/pages/creativeprogressions.html

edited by mynamesdan
http://www.youtube.com/user/mynamesdan

music by Jonathan Geer
http://www.jonathangeer.com/ (less info)

13 Mar 2011

it’s been a while…..

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….but i’m back on my blog with updates both about my work and my design, art and architecture train spotting.  try this for starters….

…amazing visuals…

http://www.studiojunction.ca/projects/libertyvillage.html

studio junction architects based in toronto

05 Dec 2010

grand designs magazine feature….

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check it out…..i made it into the january issue…..