{ Helvetica - A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit }

Happened to be doing a random read-up on Neville Brody when i came across Helvetica documentary clip on youtube.









It's a very interesting topic to begin with - Helvetica. *haha....You either love it or hate it till death. Well....I am the latter, though I can't help finding myself turning to Helvetica when I can't find a suitable font or when I'm too lazy to think.


I just placed an order on HelveticaFilm.com to get the documentary DVD. After watching the clips on youtube, I can't wait to get my hands on the DVD. With so many world-known typographers and designers involving in the making of the video, it must have been very inspiring for designers!

{ Hayao Miyazaki 宮崎駿 }

My most respected Animator, Hayao Miyazaki...I wouldn't never miss a film by him & Studio Ghibli. From My Neighbor Totoro, Laputa: Castle in the Sky to Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle; he showcased incredible talents and characters. His animes are much child-like, full of imagination and colours, in his films nothing was impossible....

for more information on the legendary artist, visit Wikipedia: Hayao Miyazaki

{ My Little Dead Dick }

Was reading through PingMag when i came across with this fascinating photography couple, My Little Dead Dick. Their straight-forwarded and casualness in documenting their Love and Life together was the main attraction of the works.

Looking through their works on Flickr, it feels so good to be young; dare to be speak and break boundaries. To just do and not think of consequences.....

Damn!It's a great feeling..

{ Toy & Comic Convention 2008 }

Entrance Mural that the designers drew on

Last Sunday I went to the Singapore's 1st Toy & Comic Convention held by Play Imaginative. Was happy to see some of the international toy designers. People like Mori Chack (Gloomy Bear), Simone Legno (tokidoki), Devilrobot Team (Tofu Oyaku), Pete Fowler (Monsterism / Play Beast) and Touma (Knuckle Bear). Live Demo & Autography sessions were some of the highlights that i am looking forward to. As for the rest of the programmes (Cosplay competition etc)... ermmm seriously who cares...*lol

The crowd was disgusting... Everytime there's a fair, it seem like the whole of Singapore would come, even when they know nuts about designers' toys. Well... that's Singaporeans... Here's what i overheard some Singaporeans talked as they Q-up for autography:

*conversation in mandarin-english
A: "Wah! who's that ang mo?"
B: "I think it's the artist who do the toys lor."
C: " Like that arh.... better go buy the toy let them sign. Got value leh!"

I nearly fainted when i heard that... how could they?? how could they not know the designers yet blindly buy their stuffs? I don't understand.... Anyway, here some photos i took at the Convention... & I must really say this, "THE TOYS WERE DAMN NICE!...price also nice...." Hope next year they will continue the convention. It's great meeting designers that inspired you.

Entrance Mural: Pete Fowler (PlayBeast)
Love the illustration, think it's the Beatles he's drawing *lol

Live Demo: Pete Fowler (PlayBeast)
One of my favourite toy designer, especially his Tribe of Monsterism Island. Too bad they are sold out

Autography Session: Katai-San (Devilrobot)


Autography Session: Touma (Knuckle Bear)

Taking photos with the famous toys - Gloomy Bear, Tofu Oyaku, Evirob

Toys i bought from the Convention - Devilrobots' s Kiiro & Toumart's Zugan