MAD Architects have designed a building for the Chinese city Chongqing which has been described as an ‘Urban Forest’, the 70 storey building will include open space on each floor, in a compact space. Each floor has been designed slightly off set; enabling each floor to get some sunlight.   The design of this building has been inspired by the broad Chinese mountainous landscapes, the building will be supported by a core cylindrical structure connecting all the floors together and...

Copenhagen, Denmark is now pushing the green factor by having a 56-foot tall Christmas tree powered by 15 cyclists all connected to a platform. The energy generated, will power 700 LED bulbs on the tree that are also energy-efficient! A Father Christmas opened the ceremony by climbing a fire engine ladder to the top of the tree and lit some fireworks; the Mayor, International VIP’s and Children all took part in the cycling to add to the festive season!  

We have recently stumbled upon this unique business card which doubles as a catapult!The cardapult is powered by a small rubber band and is the thickness of 5 business cards.Bryce Bell a Mechanical Engineer invented the Cardapult and we think it’s a great idea for those who want to gang up on the office geek! Here is a video of the Cardapult in action... Visit Mr Bells Website Here

When discussing a new job with a client it is vital that a strong design brief is set in place. In order for the company to get what they want, they must tell the designers what they want – especially if it is something specific. The bases of the job must be made clear with both the designers and the client. Here are some examples of good and bad brief points:Bad Briefs Include- No brief until some visuals have been produced- No client input- Unrealistic targets- Very broad and vague- No background...

A logo is the first impression of your companyAs we all know first impressions are very important! Before any customer or client even contacts you, your logo is a representation of the company and will help build up your reputation (whether that is good or not!). A logo can make a company look professional, unprofessional or just basic. We know what type of logo you should be going for…Invest in your logoDepending on the logo and how well it has been designed, you shouldn’t have to change...