28th July 2010

V&A Summer Camp - You know more than you think you do

thomas.matthews invites you to the inaugural V&A Summer Camp.

A free two-day celebration of the virtues of self-reliance and resourcefulness, this year’s event offers opportunities for you to share your design knowledge and skills. Each tent is a creative hub where you can explore different design processes with leading designers, artists and makers.

Working with the V&A team and Mark Garside (Crystallise), thomas.matthews has produced the identity concept and graphic design for the Summer Camp. The concept came from 'un-picking' the design process and empowering the public to realise they knew more than they thought they did. 

Our concept will interject the graphic design of the event programme – through annotation and design mark-ups, it will reveal the story that has lead to the making of the piece. i.e. from initial idea through to production. 

The back of the programme opens up to reveal a poster framework. Using the information they have learnt from the programme and with various cues, tips and a clear grid, visitors are encouraged to make their own poster, reflecting on the event.

The event runs from Friday 30 July, 18:30–22:00 to Saturday 31 July, 13:00–17:00. So come along and be prepared to roll your sleeves up. Who knows – you might discover you know more than you think you do.

For more information please visit the V&A website:
www.vam.ac.uk/activ_events/events/friday_evenings/friday_late/events/july-2010/index.html

Posted by: Peter

Links: Events, Exhibitions, V&A fete

24th July 2009

Britain’s sock talent

The last V&A village fete comes to town!

Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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Britain's Sock Talent!

Britain's Sock Talent!

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We had fun with the crowd at the V&A Village Fete Jubilee making and showcasing London's most talented sock puppets. Young and old got to grips with their inner Sock Stars.

Check out the contestants at: www.flickr.com/photos/thomasmatthewsltd/sets/72157621760977467/

Posted by: Sophie

Links: Advertising, Exhibitions, Interactive, Recycling, V&A fete