Visual Grammar. — Introduction “Life in the image world has made us all voracious, if not always deliberate, consumers of visual messages. Easy access to computer graphic tools has turned many of us into either amateur or professional image producers. But without a basic understanding of visual language, a productive dialogue between producers and consumers of visual communication is impossible. [...]” Christian Leborg — Visual Grammar To celebrate the launch of Modern Theory we are organising an exhibition called ‘Visual Grammar’.
Modern Theory has invited ten studios to participate in the exhibition. . — Briefing Visual language, like any language, has a structure that is organised by grammar. Participants were asked to research and communicate an aspect of the fundamental components of visual grammar. . — Participants. Modern Practice. Objekten — Welcome. Perspectives. Wallpaper Loves Belgium « I Love Belgium. Wallpaper confirms what we already know: Belgium is a design nation! For the very first time, the international design, fashion and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper includes Belgium in its top ten style and design nations. Showcasing the country’s best design, the Belgian section includes works by both established and emerging talents. Rising star Alain Berteau and his design and manufacturing company Objekten, which was an instant success after its launch in 2011, are featured together with established names such as Michaël Verheyden, Tamawa and Bram Boo.
Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Tony Chambers says: “The best design speaks to us, as we discovered when we toured the globe seeking out inspiring new pieces and exciting talent, young and established, for this special issue. Each of the ten territories has been given its own section in the April issue, and a unique cover designed by celebrated illustrator UK-based Noma Bar. Di Milano - Perspectives. Organization : Belgium is DesignCurator: Giovanna MassoniProject Assistant, Editor: Emma FirminVisual Communication and Scenography: Lofi-Studio Belgium is Design proudly announces details of Perspectives, an exhibition that surveys the current landscape of Belgian design : 25 established and emerging Belgian designers and companies take part in the event.
In a collection of prototypes, products, services, projects and systems, Perspectives offers intriguing, thoughtful and joyful reference points from which to consider the influence and impact design has on daily lives lived in parallel, colliding, harmonious and divergent ways. Perspectives places emphasis not only on design in the here and now, but on its prehistory and future projections.
From a social perspective, design comes from a desire to change – a more or less utopian representation of something better. List of participants. Belgium is Design.
Shows. Designers. Filip Janssens.