Spindle Launch Party!

I've been a bit quiet of late. That's partly because I've been crazy busy with a new magazine that's launching this Thursday 20th May in Brighton!

Spindle Magazine is a new quarterly fashion, music, art and design publication; the first issue is filled with innovative fashion photography and styling, as well as exciting music and arts interviews. Showcasing both undiscovered local stars and those from further afield, mixing emerging talent with big names, Spindle is a magazine like no other.

I've been involved in the design (well I've pretty much designed the whole thing!). If you'd like to come to the launch party, sign up here!

Repeat-X Repeat-Y

Bored of your desktop background? New website Repeat-X Repeat-Y have a novel solution for you. Tessellating patterns created by some great designers and illustrators all free for you to download!

Check out some of my patterns just up there now!

Cut-Click Mail Art On Tour.

The Cut-Click Mail Art Exhibition has gone on tour! It will be on display at the Creative Fair: Big Top Jamboree, this coming May 17th at Drouthy’s Basement, Perth Road, Dundee.

Pop in if you're in the area, More details can be found here.

Brighton is Pretty Creative....

A lovely little blog promoting all that is great with Brighton's arty folk. Create Brighton showcases work from jewellery and illustration to shops!

Something Exciting...

Something exciting this way comes... watch this space.

Record Breaking

I know this has been around for a while, but I thought I'd post it as a) it's amazing, and b) it relates to a project I've been working on recently (a wedding invite in fact!). It's created by the talented Simon Elvins. I just with there were instructions to make your own!

I've got a new addition to my shop... this original design inspired by that time of year when the bugs start to pop up everywhere again!

Available as a 40 x 50cm Giclée print form here.

To Haiti With Love

This is my contribution to the cause to help Haiti.

Just send them a jpeg of some artwork and it will be sold as an online postcard, with all proceeds going to Medecins Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders) and their effort in Haiti.

Ignant Blog Interview

I was recently contacted by Clemens at Ignant Blog to take part in it's regular interview section, 'Fill-in'. So I did. You can read more here. I'm sure there'll be many more interesting interviews, although in German!

Learn Something New Everyday

I love this website. And yesterday's fact particularly tickled me.

Cut-Click Mail Art Exhibition

My entry into the Cut-Click Mail Art Exhibition. The Envelope becomes the art itself. I can't wait to see it stamped by Royal Mail! I wonder what they'll make of it?

I've been FFFFound

Spotted this on FFFFound.

Seasonal

December is well under way and with less than a week left until Christmas day. So if you haven't seen it already, you've got a lot of catching up to do with my Advent Graphicalendar. Enjoy!

Business Card Love

Thanks to the guys over at It Even Has a Watermark who have featured my new business cards on their site!

New Business Cards!

They have arrived! Brand spanking new business cards to launch myself as a freelance graphic designer. If you like what you see here and would like some business cards, or any other material designed, please drop me an email at hi@sarahferrari.com

Advent Graphicalendar

Well, it's December, so to help get us in the Christmas spirit, I'm making an image a day to give you an online advent calendar. Take a look here each day to see what treat is in store!

Charity Zing

I've recently designed this flyer and poster for a club night that is being held to raise money for a very worthy cause. A friend of mine is off to Burma to do some voluntary work, so is raising some funds to help her get on her way.

Come to Tom's Bar, Brighton on November 21st for some delectable sounds, or donate a bit of cash here.

A Very Vegan Halloween

I've recently been commissioned to do this poster for Heather Mills' new vegan cafe here in Brighton; V Bites. Watch out for those killer carrots...

Wild Things

I snapped this photo of my friends Brad and Beth in one of their many dens... perfect to enter in the 'Where the Wild Things Are' Forts contest on Booooooom. Our photo's up there along with quite a few weird and wonderful interpretations of forts...

Introducing... the Shop!

My first item is now up for sale on Bigcartel.

This is very exciting for me as I recently unearthed the final 10 posters from a limited edition print run of 200 individually numbered and labelled posters inspired by the book 'Typographic detailing'.

Your last chance to snap up one of the remaining few of these A3 posters.

Bye Bye Polaroid

It's been a sad day today. I realised that Polaroid is no more. An institution in photography, not just for it's convenience and fun; but also creating a whole new genre in photography with its unique format, and somewhat etherial picture quality.

"The final batches of Polaroid film pass their expiry date on September 30 2009. When these supplies either spoil or run out, the world will lose something special."

This passing is being documented by My Last Polaroid, a poignant website dedicated to showcasing your last ever photo taken on Polaroid film. I've still got a few photos left to take, but you can be sure my last one will be special, and I'll post it up there.

DIY Dock

Here's a clever (and cheap!) alternative to those expensive Apple iPod/iPhone docks by Julien Madérou... Just get your scissors out!

Pretty Amazing

Well that's what I think of this work by Jan Vormann.

Part of an ongoing project, Dispatchwork sees Jan travelling the world to 'repair' cities with the humble Lego brick. Places that have been 'playfully conquered' (as he puts it) so far include Bocchignano, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Amsterdam, Belgrade, Arnsberg and St. Petersburg. And he has plans to do more... you may find one of these little wonders near you soon!

E17 Art Trail

I caught up with a couple of of friends of mine this weekend to see what they had been up to. It would appear quite a lot! As part of the annual E17 Art Trail held in and around London's Walthamstow they have built this fantastic installation in their back garden.

Sonya Sabbagh, a print maker/artist and Jade Myrie, who studies carpentry, have created a collaborative sculpture installation made from wood collected around the Walthamstow area, which also incorporates etchings and works on paper. It will be interesting to see how the installation evolves as it weathers the elements and becomes part of the surroundings in which it is built. Not to mention how the snails continue to take to it...

Tessellation from the Nation

...Of Morocco that is. I got a quite into all the beautiful tessellating patterns in Morocco whilst I was there recently. They're hard to miss as they adorn almost every surface, be it floor, wall or ceiling. A traditional style, yet the colourfulness and geometric patterns are echoed in all walks of contemporary design.

Matchbox Heaven

I've recently been salivating over this beautiful collection of Eastern European matchboxes on Flickr. Mainly from the 50's and 60's, these small wonders contain beautiful detail and communicate so much so simply. The bold, colourful design will definitely be inspiring me soon...

Morocco

A recent dream holiday to Morocco and photographic opportunities everywhere. From the seaside town of Essaouira to Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains, the sights, sounds and smells were a treat to the senses. I am so going back to this country.

21 Years Disney

To celebrate their 21st anniversary, the London Disney Headquarters commissioned me to create a mosaic style artwork with the iconic Mickey Mouse; using photos of staff and images of some people's favourite Disney movies to make up the mosaic.

Molly's Game

Hot off the press... Just finished the artwork for the debut EP from Brighton band Molly's Game. With music that's a mixture of electro and riot grrl, they're an eclectic bunch with many sides to their personalities; I think this cover truly reflects this.

If you want to check them out they're playing live tomorrow night at The Hope in Brighton, and you'll also be able to pick up a copy of the EP!

Don't Panic: Vitamin Water Competition

I've just entered the Vitamin Water competition at Don't Panic online. Please give me a little heads up and vote for my submission here.

Behance Your Life

I've recently uploaded some work to the Behance Network. It's a great site with loads of work from creatives around the world. Come take a look - I'd love to hear your feedback!