via feedproxy.google.com Lubalin Now will be a new exhibit in the re-located Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography. Would love to check that out… Posted via web from arcd

via authenticdesign.com.au Great new initiative to raise awareness to the issues of FAKE design within the product design industry. We are all very aware of this issue when it comes to knock off handbags and sports goods, but think less about it when it comes to ‘reproductions’ of well known products like say an Eames  

Great short web movie about the implications on the environment of our modern western consumption models.

9/10 October sees the Semi-Permanent design conference heading to Melbourne. As always there is a great mix of international speakers offering up a more colourful mix than many of the more serious design related conferences on the annual calendar.

One interesting aspect of this identity will be how strong it is compared to the actual Metropolitan Melbourne identity. Essentially this is a brand that only applies to the CBD not Greater Melbourne which seems a shame as it is a very comprehensive and adaptive as a brand system which would certainly answer the challenges  

via treehugger.com There are a number of great projects out there involving the use of Bamboo for bike frame construction – but this one also gives you the chance to take part in the construction of your bike, thus learning the skills required for a future build or to pass on down the line.