Yes, it’s a little self-promoting to dwell on work-related stories, but I like this one. The idea the creativity never sleeps is a thread I see daily with friends and co-workers. The impetus to get up in the middle of the night to jot down ideas that have plagued us throughout the day to the all-nighter that allows us to follow through on the execution of a fully flushed idea. It’s in us all – designers and artists all the way through to engineers and the like. As long as there’s passion with all that we do, there will always be an opportunity to forego sleep for the realization of a dream.

Design-wunderkind Rian Hughes is set to bring a new level of English-ness to NYC this November with evening of tea, buscuits and a healthy dose of design talk at the ADC. Saying that Rian is prolific would be an understatement – numerous typfaces, design work and creative consulting describes a typical month in this creative tour de force’s life.

Taking a day out to chat with a few fine folks in NYC should be a sufficient breather for some rich discussion. Hosted by Veer, it should be a great time. Come on down and spend an evening with us.

[UPDATE] All in all the show was a great success. The ADC was filled to capacity and Rian gave a great talk even while fighting the flu. I hope that all who attended enjoyed themselves.

+ My pictures are here.
+ More information can be found at Veer.

Image copyright © 2007 Armin Vit

This weeks presentation of Layer Tennis over at Coudal Partners was simply fab. I’m a huge fan of both designers – Marians scripty-goodness and Armins no-nonsense aesthetic both move me.

The match played out in a very interesting fashion – Marian sending volley after aggressive volley over to the net which may have caught Armin on his heels. His returns were beautiful but definitely seemed to promote making amends over sinking the opponent. Philosophically I think I’d be more Armin than Marian – but she definitely wrapped up the win with some powerful conviction.

Congrats to Marian on the win and thanks to Armin for pulling through some beautiful retorts. You guys are fab.