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Bec Brittain Debuts Lighting Inspired by NASA Parachutes

Design Milk

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The renowned lighting designer Bec Brittain has presented Paraciphers , her first exhibition in two years, at Emma Scully Gallery. Bec Brittain’s Paraciphers exhibition will be on display at Emma Scully Gallery through December 17, 2022. Photography by Brooke Holm.

Inspiration

Inspiration Patterns Exhibition Gallery

Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

Creative Boom

JULY 7, 2023

Brand and design consultant Bec Morris agrees. "In Otherwise, you risk having long quiet periods, especially during the tricky economic times we seem to be in. There are no shortcuts. It's all about perseverance." In general, I'm finding that a balance of social media and 'real life' marketing techniques is the sweet spot for me," she says.

Media

Media Print Client Adobe

Lotta Nieminen | Bec Brittain #layout #typography

Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Saved by Rosalie (@rosalielo). Discover more of the best Layouts, Typography, Book Design, Print, and Editorial inspiration on Designspiration

Layout

Layout Typography Book Design Print

Rebranding Illustrations for Scout

Abduzeedo

JULY 6, 2021

Agency Team: Rhys Venning & Bec McCall. More on Febin Raj: febinraj.dribbble.com. . More Links. Agency: Rumble, Brisbane. Client: Scout, (Scout Frontier, An Independent Media Agency) Brisbane. Business & Creative Partner: Anand Peter. Associate Illustrator: Jinu KS. Illustration: Febin Raj.

Illustration

Illustration Illustrator Agency Client

type

Designspiration

JANUARY 5, 2024

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Type, Typography, Typography Inspiration, Type Posters, and Illustrations inspiration on Designspiration

Typography

Typography Illustration Illustrator Inspiration

F5: Architect Anne Mooney Shares a Love of Materials, a Labyrinth + a Moment Caught on Camera

Design Milk

JUNE 9, 2023

She also currently serves as the Co-Chair of the AIA Utah Committee on the Environment (COTE) and the Building Envelope Council (BEC). As an accredited professional since 2004, Anne steers the firm’s LEED and Net-Zero Energy coordination efforts to deliver sustainable design solutions for each client.

Architecture

Architecture Exhibition Publication Education

Above The Bridge #photography

Designspiration

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Photography, People, Art, Flowers, and Bridges inspiration on Designspiration

Photography

Photography Art Inspiration

From a 1960's biology book | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #birds #illustration #book

Designspiration

JULY 20, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best illustration, book, bird, 1960s, and biology inspiration on Designspiration

Illustration

Illustration Illustrator Inspiration

camera #sculpture #camera #color #details #paper

Designspiration

JULY 17, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best art, camera, graphic design, craft, and paper inspiration on Designspiration

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts Sculpture Color Graphic Design

buddhism | Tumblr #photography #dance #buddhism #monk

Designspiration

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Photography, Photo Inspiration, Monks, Photography Inspiration, and Churches inspiration on Designspiration

Photography

Photography Inspiration

ABC by Henrik Grill #typography #color #craft #paper #design

Designspiration

JUNE 19, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best typography design, poster, type, typography, and paper craft inspiration on Designspiration

Typography

Typography Color Inspiration

I am more than my face :) by Mitsuko Nagone #fried eggs

Designspiration

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Photography, Eggs, Art Direction, Art Photography, and Fried Eggs inspiration on Designspiration

Photography

Photography Art Inspiration

Frank — Midday #logo design #brand #idenityt

Designspiration

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Logo Design, Brand Logos, Photography, Brand Design, and Brand Identity Design inspiration on Designspiration

Brand

Brand Branding Photography Inspiration

? A GEO A DAY ?on Behance #geo

Designspiration

JULY 2, 2023

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best geo, graphic artist, set design, graphic poster, and graphic design poster inspiration on Designspiration

Graphic Design

Graphic Design Graphic Artist Inspiration

concrete planter / FrauKlarer #minimalist #concrete #planter #concreteplanter #frauklarer

Designspiration

APRIL 19, 2024

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Concrete inspiration on Designspiration

Inspiration

Anders Krisár on Behance #editorial

Designspiration

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Saved by Bec Shayne (@bec). Discover more of the best Print Design, Women's Fashion, Editorial, Art Direction, and Branding Identity inspiration on Designspiration

Fashion

Fashion Print Art Brand

“Try and bring some inspiration to your life outside of work”

Its Nice That

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Alex Bec gives advice to a reader looking for some much needed motivation on this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Being pushed to be consistently creative and pushing for innovative solutions at work can, conversely, leave you feeling uninspired and drained.

Inspiration

Join Lee Broom and Other Luminaries at Toronto’s Lightform

Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Based out of Brooklyn, Jason Miller’s Roll & Hill, meanwhile, has been a top design firm for 12 years, collaborating with major talents – including Bec Brittain, Formafantasma and Lukas Peet – on sculptural, space-making fixtures. Clockwise from top: Alessandro Munge, Jason Miller, d’Armes and Brad Ascalon.

Architecture

Architecture Interior Design Sculpture Magazine

What’s Your Bodega Order? Vi Nguyen’s Beaded Bites Evoke the Spirit of NYC Corner Stores

Colossal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

From grabbing a drink and lottery ticket to celebrate landing a new job to buying a pint of ice cream and chips to soak in your sorrows to getting your first BEC after being out of town. Food and snacks can evoke such a memory so being able to transform them into beaded artwork is my ode to New York and your local bodega.”

Arts and Crafts

Arts and Crafts Artist Exhibition Publishing

MetaMusic

Communication Arts

DECEMBER 16, 2019

A flowing score of illustrations becomes the narrative reference for MamboMambo’s site detailing proper metadata practices for Québec’s musicians.

Illustration

Illustration Illustrator

A Typographic Tribute Honors the Residents and Neighbors of a Now-Demolished House in Sainte-Marie

Colossal

JUNE 17, 2022

For five days in November 2020, a house in Sainte-Marie, Qu é bec, identified all of its residents and neighbors on Saint Louis Avenue. All images © Paprika, shared with permission. Antoine Audet, Maude Faucher, James Audet… the list included hundreds of names inked on strips of white paper and pasted to the clapboards.

Architecture

Architecture Fonts Print Publication

Best Photos From 2021 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year Contest

Design You Trust

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Runner Up by Andrew & Bec – Willow + Wolf. Single Capture by Catherine Ekkelboom-White. Dance Floor by Zahn Trotter. Dance Floor by Georgia Verrells. Bridal Party by Sergey Lapkovsky. Bridal Party by Cyron Sobrevinas. Couple Portrait by Taralilly Photography. Engagement by Willow & Wolf. Single Capture by Maruša Puhek.

Photography

21 creative business cards ideas and how to get the look

Canva

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Business card design by Bec Brittain. It’s timeless and classic, and if that’s how you want your brand to be viewed in the market, a minimalistic approach to business card design is for you. Minimalist business card ideas. Image via Paste Magazine. Image via UPrinting Blog. Business card design by Em. Arkitektur.

Business Cards Design

Business Cards Design Templates Graphic Design Layout

of a Hacker designed by @bec #infographic #tshirt #infographics #apparel #technology #funny #tech #circle #clever #graph #tee shirt #informa

Designspiration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Saved by Shaun Tinney (@shauntinney). Discover more of the best Print Design, Infographic Design, Print, Poster Inspiration, and Tee Shirts inspiration on Designspiration

Infographics

Infographics Print Inspiration

6 Shillington Teachers Share Their Biggest Female Creative Influence

Shillington

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Me by Bec Humphrey, Shillington Brisbane Teacher. Hearing her talk at Here London in 2016 was humbling and inspiring. How she approaches her work with such enthusiasm and balancing it with living her life is kind of what we all aim for, I think.”

Inspiration

Inspiration Magazine Graphic Design Freelance

Sharing the secret sauce: Mustard x MOO

Moo

JANUARY 17, 2022

Before Mustard, she had run House of Bec – a handmade (and beautiful, of course) jewelry business. . This was going to make it much harder for customers to picture them in their homes and offices – and tougher for Mustard’s fun and playful personality to shine through. The solution. Becca looked to her past for inspiration.

Color

Color Print Production Branding

“Bigger studios [are] most likely to have the means to sponsor someone like you”

Its Nice That

MAY 19, 2025

Alex Bec shares guidance and workarounds in this weeks Creative Career Conundrums. It is a tough market at the moment. Are sponsorships even still a possibility for international designers?

Marketing

Marketing Marketing

“Get crystal clear on what your priorities are right now”

Its Nice That

AUGUST 12, 2024

Alex Bec offers guidance on prioritising your biggest needs and taking small steps to getting back on track, in this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Career uncertainty can balloon especially after an unexpected probation extension.

“Establish some clear criteria for what makes the design you’re working on a success”

Its Nice That

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alex Bec guides this junior designer on how to advocate for your own ideas before consider a job change on this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Staying motivated when your design vision clashes with feedback is hard, especially when you feel stifled creatively.

“Any experience is good experience at the beginning of your journey”

Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Alex Bec gives some advice to a fresh graduate with a fear of rejection on this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Having many possibilities but little self-confidence can hinder your first steps into the creative industry.

If you’re hiring this year, here’s how to make the process more inclusive

Its Nice That

MARCH 18, 2022

Curating advice from ON Studio, Made Thought, Lighthouse and The Hudson Bec Group, If You Could Jobs offers tips on making hiring fairer.

“Stay proactive and start using that power you have”

Its Nice That

JULY 8, 2024

Alex Bec shares strategies for building connections and gaining experience in London’s creative industry in this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Starting from scratch in a new city is a big leap of faith.

“I’d urge you to follow what moves you and you care about deeply – and see where that takes you.”

Its Nice That

JUNE 17, 2024

In this week’s Creative Career Conundrum, Alex Bec encourages embracing your unique voice and talent, suggesting that purpose-driven work doesn’t always require a new job. Change can be intimidating, especially after 18 years.

“I’d encourage you to look for a middle ground, and to take some of the risk out of the pivot.”

Its Nice That

MAY 28, 2024

In this week’s Creative Career Conundrums, Alex Bec shares insights on finding balance and taking practical steps towards pursuing your passion. Navigating career changes can feel overwhelming.

“Make it your mission to openly understand why this is happening”

Its Nice That

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In this week’s Creative Career Conundrums, Alex Bec suggests ways to dig into the crux of the problem and settle some fierce conversations. It can be highly frustrating when you and your team’s creative expertise is constantly overlooked.

“That picture-perfect, balanced work and family life might just be a myth…”

Its Nice That

JUNE 24, 2024

Alex Bec shares tips on balancing these demands and staying relevant in today’s job market in this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Navigating a creative career while managing family duties?

Marketing

Marketing Marketing

“You’re not doomed”

Its Nice That

MARCH 24, 2025

Alex Bec explores how to keep your career on track when moving beyond London in this week's on Creative Career Conundrums. Loud noises, crowded commutes and endless bustle. Thinking of leaving the capital?

“More roles, more movement, more churn, more newness”

Its Nice That

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Alex Bec takes us through his experience on sharing advice and his hopes for 2025 in this week’s Creative Career Conundrums. Our advice column is taking the time to wind down and reflect on the last six months.

“A longer wish list could narrow down your job search”

Its Nice That

JANUARY 13, 2025

Alex Bec offers guidance on finding the next challenge in global agencies, consultancies, or in-house roles in this weeks Creative Career Conundrums. Finding yourself constantly in crisis management mode instead of pushing your knowledge and skills?

Consulting

Consulting Agency

“Be good, but know what good is”

Its Nice That

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This week, Alex Bec shares advice on guiding clients towards better design outcomes together on Creative Career Conundrums. It’s tricky when you clients’ vision is at odds with yours. Just how can you steer them towards the right direction?

Client

“Offer to bring them into the conversation”

Its Nice That

MARCH 3, 2025

Alex Bec offers practical ways to navigate tricky workplace dynamics in this weeks Creative Career Conundrums. Stuck between poor leadership and an unresponsive manager?

“You want to make sure the intellectual property remains as yours”

Its Nice That

APRIL 28, 2025

Alex Bec offers advice on protecting your work and valuing your time in this weeks on Creative Career Conundrums. What should you do when a company asks for free ideas during an interview?

Jobs of the week from Post, The Face and The Hudson Bec Group!

Its Nice That

MARCH 20, 2020

Our weekly round-up of jobs posted on our sister site, If You Could Jobs.

“Make sure you’re being transparent and open”

Its Nice That

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Alex Bec shares steps to handling the pressure, sharing the load and finding balance in this weeks Creative Career Conundrums. Leading a small creative team through tough times can feel like carrying the world on your shoulders.

Bec Brittain Debuts Lighting Inspired by NASA Parachutes

Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

Trending Sources

Lotta Nieminen | Bec Brittain #layout #typography

Rebranding Illustrations for Scout

type

F5: Architect Anne Mooney Shares a Love of Materials, a Labyrinth + a Moment Caught on Camera

Above The Bridge #photography

From a 1960's biology book | Flickr - Photo Sharing! #birds #illustration #book

camera #sculpture #camera #color #details #paper

buddhism | Tumblr #photography #dance #buddhism #monk

ABC by Henrik Grill #typography #color #craft #paper #design

I am more than my face :) by Mitsuko Nagone #fried eggs

Frank — Midday #logo design #brand #idenityt

? A GEO A DAY ?on Behance #geo

concrete planter / FrauKlarer #minimalist #concrete #planter #concreteplanter #frauklarer

Anders Krisár on Behance #editorial

“Try and bring some inspiration to your life outside of work”

Join Lee Broom and Other Luminaries at Toronto’s Lightform

What’s Your Bodega Order? Vi Nguyen’s Beaded Bites Evoke the Spirit of NYC Corner Stores

MetaMusic

A Typographic Tribute Honors the Residents and Neighbors of a Now-Demolished House in Sainte-Marie

Best Photos From 2021 International Wedding Photographer Of The Year Contest

21 creative business cards ideas and how to get the look

of a Hacker designed by @bec #infographic #tshirt #infographics #apparel #technology #funny #tech #circle #clever #graph #tee shirt #informa

6 Shillington Teachers Share Their Biggest Female Creative Influence

Sharing the secret sauce: Mustard x MOO

“Bigger studios [are] most likely to have the means to sponsor someone like you”

“Get crystal clear on what your priorities are right now”

“Establish some clear criteria for what makes the design you’re working on a success”

“Any experience is good experience at the beginning of your journey”

If you’re hiring this year, here’s how to make the process more inclusive

“Stay proactive and start using that power you have”

“I’d urge you to follow what moves you and you care about deeply – and see where that takes you.”

“I’d encourage you to look for a middle ground, and to take some of the risk out of the pivot.”

“Make it your mission to openly understand why this is happening”

“That picture-perfect, balanced work and family life might just be a myth…”

“You’re not doomed”

“More roles, more movement, more churn, more newness”

“A longer wish list could narrow down your job search”

“Be good, but know what good is”

“Offer to bring them into the conversation”

“You want to make sure the intellectual property remains as yours”

Jobs of the week from Post, The Face and The Hudson Bec Group!

“Make sure you’re being transparent and open”

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