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- INSPIRATION: JOHN & ROS MORIARTY Over the past three decades—husband & wife team, John and Ros Moriarty have championed the inclusion of Aboriginal art into the wider spectrum of brand ‘Australia’. Their contribution to their country goes far beyond design & art, it cuts to the core of what it means to be ‘Australian’. GSM takes a look at their story…
- RĀKAU KŌRERO : TALKING STICK Our new regular article (Talking Stick)—provides a platform for discussing Māori culture—particularly how this relates to our industry through considered, appropriate use built on inclusion and engagement.
- SPECIAL FEATURE: DRAWING ON DESIGN Illustration and graphic design are closely related and often intertwined. In this article we take a look at one project where illustration has been employed as a key part of the visual communication.
- QUICK CHAT PRINT: PRINT PLUS. The development of digital technology has certainly changed the print industry—with more businesses increasing their services in non-print areas. We talk to Sam Blenkiron from Palmerston North based Mirage Visual about diversification.
- INPRINT: Showcasing great print design work as submitted by our readers.
- EDUCATION: DIGITAL PRINT PLUS With the growing inclusion of special print features and finishes—digital print technology has opened a whole new world of creative opportunities for graphic designers in short run projects. In this article, we take a look at how we produced our ‘Welcome Back Australia’ promotional postcard using CMYK, Gold, Silver, High-Build Gloss, digital Blue Foil, Velvet Laminate and Fluoro Green.
- QUICK CHAT CREATIVE: THE ART OF STARTING OUT We chat to kiwi illustrator, Greg Straight, about his experiences moving from a full-time job to self-employment and how he established himself.
- CASE STUDY: DESIGN CULTURE Graphic design projects of cultural significance require solutions that go beyond the aesthetic to also consider deeper meanings. In this Case Study we take a look at He Korowai Oranga—produced by Auckland agency Ira.
- ENVIRONMENT: REFORESTATION VS DEFORESTATION Deforestation came under the spotlight last year at the Climate Change Conference (COP26) hosted by the United Nations—which is good news that the paper industry supports. By comparison—Reforestation is the way forward for creating a sustainable cycle of renewable resources. In this article, we take a look at the differences between the two.
- SPECIAL FEATURE: TOP CLASS 2021 produced another impressive batch of winners from the two most prestigious graphic design awards in Australasia—the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) Design Awards and the BEST Awards hosted by the Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ). We take a look at two of the big winners!
- CASE STUDY: THE THEORY OF WINE Most consumer products use packaging to compete on the shelf—but few sectors are as congested as Alcohol & Beverage. In this case study we take a look at one wine brand with a packaging solution as unique as the product itself.
- CASE STUDY: DESIGN BY COLOUR Making the most of paper stock as part of an overall design solution can lead to some stunning results. Lifted from the finalists list of the 2021 Best Awards, we take a look at one project that takes coloured stock to the next level.
- STUDENT LIFE: STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST Despite the interruptions created by Covid, the 2021 BJ Ball Student Design Contest received a host of submissions—once again, showcasing the brilliant young talent emerging in NZ. We take a look at the winners.
- FEATURED STOCKS: STOCK & PRINT SPECS
- GSM Cover printed CMYK on Eco100 Hi White 300gsm
- GSM Text printed CMYK on Advance Laser 120gsm
- GSM Inprint printed CMYK on Sumo Matt 128gsm
Issue #18
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