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A newbe at Fat Buddha - Domus! This magazine was originally created by Gio Poni the renowned Italian Designer and Architect, and has been around for almost 90 years with the first publication being in 1928. Domus, focused on Architecture and Design is large-format, heavy and produced on high quality paper with striking photography and a healthy amount of written word on Architecture, design, interiors and arts. Published in Italy, the magazine is bilingual, containing articles printed in both English and Italian. This issue takes a look at the proposal by Andrea Costa and Deborah Sanguineti  for 'Project Hercules' (cover image) as well as an in-depth look at several buildings including Fuji Kindergarten, Butaro Hospital by MASS Design Group, and Glasgows local 'Riverside Museum' - designed by renowned Iraqi Architect Zaha Hadid. As well as this Domus takes a look at Subsidised housing in Soweto, an emergency NGO clinic by Tamassociati  not to mention several artic...

Having been in print almost 30 years, Blueprint has become known as one of the leading monthly magazines for archtiecture and design. Following its recent make-over, the magazines clean, large-format design sets it apart from many other magazines and features the finest critisicm, news and feature writing on design and architecture accompanied by photography and illustration of the highest standard. Aimed at both professionals and non-professionals alike, the magazine takes the approach that different design principles, such as fashion, product, furniture and architecture, can share concepts and ideas. This months issue takes a roundup of the best work of the 2011 Degree Shows, looking at some of the best architecture and design work from students both at home and abroad - some names to watch for in the future! In profile, Blueprint takes a look at the German architect Ole Scheeren, who's become both a figurative and literal poster boy for Asian architecture. He speaks to Alex ...

D &  AD Copy book is a nonprofit educational charity that was launched in 1962 by a group of London-based designers and art directors, with iconic and legendary professionals on both its judging panels and winners lists. In 1995, the D&AD published a book on the art of writing for advertising. Though now outdated, the best-selling book remains an important reference work today—a bible for creative directors. Tashen books and D & AD have joined forces to bring you a redisigned and updated edition of this great publication, including works from the last 15 years. Regarded as the most challenging field in advertising, copywriting is usually left to the most talented professionals, often agency leaders or owners themselves. The book features a work selection and essays by 48 leading professionals in the world of advertising, including copywriting superstars such as David Abbott, Lionel Hunt, Steve Hayden, Dan Wieden, Neil French, Mike Lescarbeau, Adrian Holmes,...

For all you people who love toys, Thomas Aka Dinosauria has redone his website, all hand drawn buttons and images were used, if you love Dino's toy customs then y are in for a treat as we now get to witbness some of his sketches for the first time and they do not disappoint. Taking over the Dino theme the sketches are cute but mix Diuno's love of zombie horror flicks, goto http://www.dinosauria.co.uk/ to check out his work. Taken from the website is this lil piece of info Welcome to the webhome of Dinosauria. I'm a craftsperson based mainly in the urban/vinyl toy scene though I do still do the odd canvas when I have the time. My background is in graphic design and fine art. I decided to take a break from art after university and on my return to painting I discovered the Munny and Dunny and I've not looked back since. I'm available for private, corporate and whimsical commission work. Drop me an email if there's anything you need help with. The Legend of Dinosa...

Well, this week has seen us become victim to a nefarious SQL injection attack, those pesky folk hacking websites, brought our site down. My web guy asked me had i pissed anyone off or had any enemies that would want to bring the site down. Well, it was easier to work out who my friends were rather than enemies. So site is back, re-coded it, changed data input, stuck on some padlocks for good measure and we are back in action. http://www.experts-exchange.com/ , this is one heck of a site, the knowledge level here is pretty high and provided us with a starting point to fixing the site, but to be fair Brian at http://www.brianwatson.co.uk/ came up with his own take on hte matter and fixed the thing