A “concept” is a mental integration of two or more perceptual concretes, which are isolated by a process of abstraction and united by a means of specific definition. Every word of mans’ language, with the exception of proper names, denotes a concept, an abstraction that stands for an unlimited number of concretes of a specific kind. It is by organizing his perceptual material into concepts, and his concepts into wider and still wider concepts that man is able to grasp and retain, to identify and integrate an unlimited amount of knowledge, a knowledge extending beyond the immediate perceptions of any given, immediate moment. Man’s sense organs function automatically; man’s brain integrates his sense data into percepts automatically; but the process of integrating percepts into concepts – the process of abstraction and of concept-formation – is not automatic.

The process of concept-formation does not consist merely of grasping a few simple abstractions, such as “chair,” “table,” “hot,” “cold,” and of learning to speak. It consists of a method of using ones consciousness, best designated by the term “conceptualizing.” It is not a passive state of registering random impressions. It is an actively sustained process of identifying one’s impressions in conceptual terms, of integrating every event and every observation into a conceptual context, of grasping relationships, differences, similarities in one’s perceptual material and of abstracting them into new concepts, of drawing inferences, of making deductions, of reaching conclusions, of asking new questions and discovering new answers and expanding one’s knowledge into an ever-growing sum. The faculty that directs this process, the faculty that works by means of concepts, is: reason. The process is thinking.

 

Ben Casey of The Chase speaks to Designboom about what he’s learned about graphic design since he set up shop over 25 years ago.

A worthy read and a great insight to some of the work The Chase has produced throughout the years.

Some of the above were collected found at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Well worth a visit.

In launching the agency the question on everyone’s lips was always ‘Who is Rupert Ray’

The question was posed to a list of invited artists to illuminate the historical character or to invent a new myth. Each of the artists responses tells us something about
the character and something about the artist.

Last night I went along to find out, hosted at Mother headquarters which was the perfect space for the exhibition.

The walls were draped in each artists interpretation of Rupert Ray, from artist such as NomaBar to Alison Carmichael.

Adrian Johnson : Who Is Rupert Ray

I kind of made it up as I went along without really thinking about it. It’s more like a paper cut out and pencil doodle – which is really fun and liberating to do.

Noma Bar : Who is Rupert Ray

We didn’t know until today that Rupert discoverd that by growing a moustache he could express himself graphically & personally, So with the help of the moustache he created 2 r’s which become his trade mark. A year later he was copied by his neighbour charles entwistle, that tried to shape his moustache in ‘c’ shape (which looked pretty good) & very a forced ‘e’ on the right.

Paul Belford : Who is Rupert Ray

‘R’ is for Rupert (or Ray I suppose). A Clarendon lowercase ‘r’ becomes an
inquisitive, perhaps slightly surprised eye, looking leftwards. The portrait is completed by a full stop and a comma.

Malika Favre : Who is Rupert Ray

“Ray” Rupert is a bit of a mystery.
She is a spy, sassy and intriguing and noone knows her real name or even where she comes from. She moonlights as a clown when she is off duty.

Sarah Maycock : Who is Rupert Ray

It’s a drawing of my grand father. After being blown out of tanks in WWII he then ran an art school in Germany, before returning to his postponed RCA
place where he met my grand mother in the materials queue on the first day.
A hugely inspirational man.

Charles de Grussa : Who is Rupert Ray

The census form was a reaction to the question ‘Who is Rupert Ray?’ The form has been adapted slightly and left blank so that the public can answer the questions themselves and tell us who Rupert Ray is.

Bob London : Who is Rupert Ray

Rupert likes drinking ale and bare-knuckle boxing.

Crispin Finn : Who is Rupert Ray

Is this person wearing a hat?
Does this person have red hair?
Does this person have pursed lips?
Does this person’s name begin with an R?
Guess Who…

Henki Leung : Who is Rupert Ray

I copied the photo on the Rupert Ray web site, pairing down Caroline and Alex to their most basic forms.

Off the back of the recent logo reveal on CR Blog and the ‘connection’ to the well known pizza delivery company, it was taken on the chin with the serving of pizza and beer on the night.

A really beautifully shot video documenting the making of the new Leica camera, really makes you appreciate true craftsmenship.

Yep! The other day I took a trip to the recently redeveloped Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.

Over $53m has been spent on the redevelopment which includes a modern extension as well as classrooms, a sculpture terrace and café.

If i’m honest not all contemporary art floats my boat and the work on show here was no different but I have picked out a few of the pieces I found most interesting – no doubt we will all have different opinions.

For $53m it still all feels a bit neutral and bland, from a branding perspective and architecturally. Perhaps this was intentional to let the exhibits take the centre stage…but at times it just felt like any other gallery space. Considering it sits alongside the harbour looking over two of the world’s most famous landmarks perhaps more could have been done!

Nevertheless if you happen to be in Sydney check it out and have a coffee on the terrace at the end.

www.mca.com.au

Give a dog a bone – Fiona Hall

Automated Colourfield – Rebecca Balimann

Exoecoaxis – Nick Mangan

Sunrise#3 – Robert Owen

Tiger Tiger – Rosalie Gascoigne

By Edgar Arceneux

Fantasies of the Good – Vernon Ah Kee

Fountain – Hany Armanious

Samantha & Richards solution was based around the concept of ‘Make Your Mark’.

Good luck at the awrads ceremony on the 26th of June guys!

The two Dan’s solution was based on the concept of an augmented reality live print.

The solution above by fourth year students Laura Gasgarth and Rachael Griffiths

The solution above by second year student Samantha Wilkinson

The challenge is to design a new assortment of chocolates and a gift pack. The pack should be designed for busy people who ‘never have time to sit down’ but still want to enjoy their favorite chocolates.