Saxton has been a brand that has been under the care of the studio for some time now. 2008 sees in many new changes for this premium Australian paper grade.Saxton is now exclusively distributed by Spicers Paper. Spicers has committed to evolve Saxton as the needs of specifiers change. To start things off Spicers has added to the 2008 range new weights of 115gm2 and 340gm2 for Brilliant White Smooth and Vellum.Saxton has also gained FSC — Forest Stewardship Council accreditation — an international not-for-profit membership-based organization that brings people together to find solutions to the problems created by bad forestry practices and to reward good forest management.

Saxton is one of a few premium papers made in Australia making it a sustainable choice for Australian designers looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their work.

The studio has a new campaign in production in the spirit of getting back to basics and embracing the good life. We have collaborated with Earl Carter, Shara Henderson, Tin and Ed, Edwina White to produce, print and design tools, posters, postcard and notebooks.

Look out for this tree and not far will be some of the studio‘s work.

Visit Spicers, FSC, Earl Carter, Shara Henderson, Tin & Ed, and Edwina White here.

Spicers Paper asked us to develop a new promotion for their new grade of Stephen called Daring Brown. It is a rich dark brown cover stock in 280gsm perfect for a book jacket, some packaging or business cards.

We came up with the desk box idea — everyone has a desk and often needs a place for knick knacks, CDs and bits. We played around with metallic, black and white inks, there are four kinds of boxes, so keep an ear out for when your next Spicers person is in the studio. They might very well have box or two for you. We did the thinking and image making, Gunn & Taylor brought the boxes to life in ink and on paper. Thanks again to Spicers for the leap of faith, lovely.

Our entry for the Third Australian Poster Competition that never made the final cut, addressing the theme — When it rains it pours.

To see the selected entries at National Design Centre click here for details

The studio is happy to announce the launch of a new website designed and developed for hearing products and services retailer — The Hearing Space. The site was developed using basic html, with a little Flash, by Lee at Little Irrepressible Wonton. The Hearing Space is a retail branding project that was commenced by the studio in late 2006, resulting in the development of a new brand, print collateral, retail signing and website.

To visit The Hearing Space click here.

Forty-eight on Monday
The diversity of design returns this Monday, tickets are available from the door, come see Sydney’s Luca and Melbourne’s Kate Hannaford, Soren Luckins, Wendy Ellerton, Shara Henderson and Alex Tyers. 6.15pm Kaleide at RMIT, 360 Swanston Street. See you there.

Andrew is speaking in Korea
Professor Ahn Sang-Soo AGI, has invited Andrew to speak at a design forum XD12-AGI workshop Hongik University, Seoul for a week in mid June, along with Jelle Van de Toorn, Leonardo Sonnoli, Michel de Boer, and Franz Werner. The flight has been paid for, the airfare has been carbon off set 3 times over and Andrew is getting ready to speak design in the public space.

Chamber Music Fundraiser
The studio has donated $5,000 of studio time for auction at this Thursday’s event. The money raised on the night will assist with the running of July’s Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. Good luck CMA we hope you raise more than enough money.