Monthly Archives: August 2009

22GL graffiti party

22GL has been going for a little while now and I can't believe we haven't yet posted up photos from the most awesome party we have ever thrown. Particularly as people have been landing on my blog having googled it. … Continue reading

Posted in Parties

22GL loves Sam Hill Design

I first came across Sam Hill's work at his degree show when he presented a series of experiments in experience and risk value. A facinating project where he challenged himself to do increasing embarrasing things an take risks - what … Continue reading

Posted in Bamskiness

The reason I design. Possible cover letter to a CV, tell me what you think

I believe the word innovate is used too widely, too loosely to promote "good design." I feel as though the "green movement" in product design is a simple marketing ploy to improve sales rather than actually solving any environmental issues. … Continue reading

Posted in Art/Design, Rant

Design wank jug

Is it too soon to post up another Design wank? There's just too much out there. Came across this jug that set to go into production in the autumn.  Does a jug really need an LCD display?  In order to … Continue reading

Posted in Design Wank

Retaliation

So, following up the post from my dear friend Lee, I would like to contest his statement. First, to lay it all out there, at 22gl we constantly fight over points made because we find the need to prove their … Continue reading

Posted in Archetecture, Art/Design, Rant

I fixed it

A nice site of people's attempts to fix things, proving that there is a designer in everyone. Or maybe not, some of these are a bit retarded and frankly dangerous, but occationally there is a gem that shows a nice … Continue reading

Posted in Art/Design