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Graphic designer of record sleeves and newspapers. Migrated here from the other place now what?.. https://designformusic.co.uk

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New member's content. The 1950s and 1960s Advertisements of Kast + Ehinger (K+E)
designreviewed.com/the-1950s-an... #advertising #graphicdesign #designhistory

17.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This is great Stephen but could you do something on Alan Carr he’s everywhere. I mean I like him but..

16.02.2026 12:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Pretty much my actual words on the subject..

10.01.2026 13:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Many MPs describe being overrun with work. Nigel Farage has found time for another 12 jobs.
Many MPs describe being overrun with work. Nigel Farage has found time for another 12 jobs. YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

Farage, He's not the people's friend. The people are his mark.
www.youtube.com/shorts/H-QkT...

28.10.2025 14:20 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out Now! You’re No Big Deal - Grunge, The US Underground and Beyond 1984-1994. A new 4CD set exploring grunge and the American alternative underground compiled with Mudhoney’s Mark Arm. πŸ‘‰ cherryred.co/grunge

29.09.2025 11:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Robin Ince - Exeter Phoenix The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts.

Pushing Exeter Phoenix gig next week as it is a bit sluggish on sales

exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/robin...

15.06.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Same experience terribleβ€˜checking’ of trades..

18.05.2025 11:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We want to hear from you! Take part in our survey - every participant is entered into a draw to win a Β£100 voucher on cherryred.co.uk. Click the link below to complete the survey. It only takes a few minutes. πŸ‘‰ cherryred.co/Survey

The winner will be selected at random and contacted directly. πŸ’

12.03.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior TV producers take shelf-stacking jobs as UK industry remains in crisis Experienced figures doing entry-level roles amid prolonged work drought since Covid and rise of online content

NEW: There’s a crisis in the TV industry. People with 10, 20 even 30 years experience are now stacking shelves, working in pubs, using up savings - even selling houses.

It’s the talk of the TV world. An industry crisis in plain sight.

Many factors at play - but this is not normal.

Story:

07.03.2025 11:31 πŸ‘ 117 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 18
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Middle Earth: 1967-1969. 3CD box set exploring the legendary club that became a cultural hub for the counterculture revolution. A home for UK bands that were pushing the boundaries, Middle Earth also attracted America's finest rock n rollersπŸ‘‰ cherryred.co/MiddleEarth

12.02.2025 09:43 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Become a member and read articles discussing various aspects of design such as logos, advertisements, posters and book covers. Explore historical context and its impact on the field of graphic design. designreviewed.com/articles/

12.02.2025 12:42 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Browse the online archive for free at designreviewed.com/archive/

13.02.2025 06:35 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s dodge surely..

09.02.2025 17:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AG, Advertisement, 1957. Designed by Karl Gerstner
Found on the back of Graphis 129, 1960.
designreviewed.com/artefacts/ag...
#karlgerstner #swissdesign

02.02.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Design Reviewed is a personal project dedicated to preserving graphic design history and documenting the vast visual culture from the last century. You can access all my written content and support my journey by subscribing for 1.99 a month here: designreviewed.com/membership/

02.02.2025 11:26 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œhey normalize show me a Stephen Collins cartoon that completely nails the state of American politics and the utter bs of the tech bros..” β€œsure” πŸ‘

03.02.2025 07:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As part of an ongoing series showcasing Swiss poster designs from the 1950s and 1960s, this article features a selection of the 1961 poster entries of Die besten Plakate des Jahres (The Best Posters of the Year) 1961. designreviewed.com/swiss-poster...

31.01.2025 10:34 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A black-and-white portrait of David Lynch. He is looking straight into the camera. A headline reads: "1946-2025: David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker, Dies at 78." Photo by Sara Hirakawa for The New York Times.

A black-and-white portrait of David Lynch. He is looking straight into the camera. A headline reads: "1946-2025: David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker, Dies at 78." Photo by Sara Hirakawa for The New York Times.

Breaking News: David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker, has died at 78. He was known for his surreal style in films like β€œEraserhead” and β€œMulholland Drive,” as well as the TV series β€œTwin Peaks.” nyti.ms/3WphQj8

16.01.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 1488 πŸ” 359 πŸ’¬ 47 πŸ“Œ 145
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Led pianist Gene Harris, The Three Sounds were one of the most prolific groups on the Blue Note roster from the late-50s to the early 70s with a trademark sound that was swinging with a deep sense of groove. Explore the trio's discography with our spotlight playlist: bluenote.lnk.to/TheThreeSoun...

14.01.2025 16:55 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Autism and a different sort of music- I happened to hear this when I couldnt sleep last night:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

14.01.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Members Content: Industrial Advertisements. A selection of works from the book, Swiss Industrial Graphic Design designreviewed.com/industrial-a... #GraphicDesign #swissdesign

11.01.2025 07:29 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Benno Wissing, poster for J.J.P.
Oud exhibition, 1951, Boymans Museum
Gerard Wernars, label & card for Vervetal, 1950
Jurriaan Schrofer, brochure for CSWV, 1955
Images & text from Modernism: in Print - Dutch Graphic Design, 1917-2017 by Frederike Huygen.
amzn.to/33rAxKe

12.01.2025 07:23 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lee 'Scratch' Perry and Friends: Land Of Kinks - The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1970. 14 tracks new to CD! Fascinating insight into Lee Perry’s musical development, a must for all Upsetter fans! πŸ‘‰ cherryred.co.uk/lee-scratch-perry-and-friends-land-of-kinks-the-jamaican-upsetter-singles-1970-2cd

10.01.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
InterRail pass guide |Β  How InterRail passes work | Prices, how to buy a pass How to use an InterRail train pass to explore Europe. How do InterRail passes work? InterRail pass or point-to-point tickets? When must you make train reservations with an InterRail pass. InterRai...

More about how to buy & use an Interrail pass at www.seat61.com/how-to-use-a...

12.01.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
News paper front page showing various costs of Brexit five years on

News paper front page showing various costs of Brexit five years on

No downside, only upside, we hold all the cards, etc etc

05.01.2025 10:52 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Film: Wendy Ide’s 10 best of 2024 From Jonathan Glazer’s unforgettable view of Auschwitz to Sean Baker’s profane Cinderella story, daring directors proved there’s substance in style

Here’s my top ten of the 2024 film releases. Don’t let anyone tell you this was a weak year. www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...

22.12.2024 15:40 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Johnnie Walker obituary Former pirate radio disc jockey who went to Radio 1 and later became a stalwart of Radio 2 Johnnie Walker, who has died aged 79, began his career as a disc jockey in the offshore pirate radio era of the mid-1960s. He was one of four pirate DJs – the…

Johnnie Walker obituary

31.12.2024 18:24 πŸ‘ 106 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 9
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The gentle magic of walking in Somerset’s Mendip Hills John Harris and family revisit the first halfway serious hill-walk they made in a landscape that’s more comforting than challenging – just what they’re looking for at this time of year

Here's something I wrote about the glory of the Mendip Hills, & walking with my family www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/...

28.12.2024 09:22 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

And to see you and yours Brendan. Best wishes for 2025

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