Computer Animation Arts

Philippe Starck Philippe Starck is, like many designers, somewhat controversial. A man who is seen at extremes, normally loved or hated, but clearly a man of passion. The Parisian born designer is an icon of the industry, partially for his designs, but often for his fire and zest. Like the real icons of the industry, he has designed almost every product imaginable, from tables and chairs, to yachts and restaurant interiors. The Starck brand has made its way across the world to symbolise simplicity in design and function. The now famous lemon juice demonstrates these ideals to the core, a beautiful and elegant product, that simplifies function yet still holds it's own in any beauty award. The simplicity and cleanliness of these designs is definitely something to be admired. There is an analysis at the centre of these products, they have been cut down to their core. They disregard extraneous details and additions, concentrating on the key use. This is ...

Jonathan Ive This week we look at the designer that changed the face of Apple Macintosh computers. Whether you love or hate Apple, it would be hard to argue that Jonathan Ive hasn't changed the face of not only a company, but also modern industrial design as we know it. The sleek, elegant and simple form factor that Apple products are so closely linked with, all started with the ideas of Jonathan Ive. He is very much a man who seems utterly devoted to the process of design and is completely focused on making products that are simple to use and yet also stunning. What I love about the creative process, and this may sound naive, but it is this idea that one day there is no idea, and no solution, but the next day there is an idea. I find that incredibly exciting and conceptually actually remarkable. - Jonathan Ive Ive's rarely speaks to the media or gives any kind of interview, but from the short moments we see of him, it is immediately noticeable t...