Leeds Inspired Illustrator Taaryn Brench
Earlier this year we commissioned Leeds based illustrator Taaryn Brench to create illustrations for some of our well used event pages like gigs, film listings and school holiday events.
Earlier this year we commissioned Leeds based illustrator Taaryn Brench to create illustrations for some of our well used event pages like gigs, film listings and school holiday events.
The Weather Cafe was staged in a disused shop in the Headrow.
[Designers of the Future] is a new free part-time 5-week creative course by @LordWhitney. It aims to support young people aged 18-24 who are not in employment or education
A new mural for Leeds! You & Me, Me & You. Over the past year designer Anthony Burrill andhttps://www.instagram.com/jadphotography/ In Good Company have been working together to bring the Leeds a message of hope and unity for the years ahead. And, let's face it, in the absence of hugs, and whilst we're still restricted by social distancing, these words feel more important than ever.
Ootrey stationery combines great designs with beautiful materials and print finishes. Their products are made in collaboration with some of the most promising up-and-coming artists, as well as established designers and illustrators. Here we find out about the work of Leeds Arts University graduate and Ootrey designer Xanthe Bonsall.
Each year the University invites final year students to pitch to a design brief for the end of year show. Zak Haddock, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, won the opportunity to provide the concept for branding across the Leeds Arts University Show 2020. Here Zak outlines the thinking behind his concept and how he adapted as the show moved from a physical exhibition to an online one.
Come Play With Me is a social enterprise putting out split 7” releases from the most exciting artists from the Leeds City Region alongside a few surprises along the way. For the past five years we’ve released a mix of new and more established acts from all genres, demonstrating the awesome diversity of great music coming out of this part of the world.
There are so many people doing amazing things right now to help others and if there’s someone you’d like to say a, really big ‘thank you’ to, Leeds-based design studio Split has a record-breaking solution.
I’m a photographer by trade and also work as a cgi artist. I’ve always loved doodling but it wasn’t until last year that I got a tablet and stylus which allowed me to explore all sorts of styles and materials. Before lockdown I had recently got into climbing (primarily bouldering) and absolutely loved it - I hadn’t been that passionate about a pastime for years! Like everyone I am so keen to get back out exploring but, as we all know, the best thing is to stay home and stay safe!
In Good Company, the Leeds-based street art project led by Laura Wellington, has created some of the city’s most striking murals and installations and today launches Posters For The People. This brilliant project aims to harness people-power to spread a wave of technicolour positivity across the country and raise funds for charities supporting NHS staff and key workers.