http://vilmajar.com/blog Designer Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:46:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] November 2011 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/11/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-youuuuu/ To celebrate Terence Conran's 80th birthday, Design Museum invites people to the The Way We Live Now exhibition, that explores Terenc's unique impact on contemporary life in Britain. Here are few snapshots from the opening evening. The exhibition runs from 16th November - 04 March 2012. ++++++++++++++ Atsvenciant Terence Conran'o 80-taji gimtadieni, dizaino muziejus ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/11/terence-conran-the-way-we-live-now-exhibition-opening-at-london-design-museum/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] I think to most of us Nokia associates with nostalgia. First phone, first sms... Today Design Museum is opening its door and invites its visitor to a journey back and to a coming future. By the way , the first mass-market phone Nokia 1011 is celebrating its ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/people-made-nokia-products-that-changed-the-world-design-museum/ October 2011 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/pisum-sativum/ October 2011[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/garden-of-eden/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Kasia Jetkowska has kindly shared few pictures of the Design Faction exhibition that is currently taking place in Łódź (Poland) and is part of Poland Design Week 2011. Pictures - Maya Art. ++++++++++++++ Kaip  jau supratote is manojo ankstesnio iraso, kad mano projektas Urbn Dolls siuo metu yra eksponuojamas Lenkijos ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/urban-dolls-design-faction-poland-design-week-2011/ Last week one of the biggest design talks - Typo London 2011 Places was storming the capital of England. With the most impressive speakers list - it was a total temptation that was difficult to resist. Unfortunately, due to last minute change of plans, I've managed to see only 1 speaker ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/typo-london-2011-places-joker-wild-card/ Last evening, small Text gallery based in WC1 was completely packed with people who came to the opening of Imaginary Menageries exhibition, where 19 designers from all around the world were exhibiting their tongue-twisting interpretations. It was very sweet to to watch and listen to people trying to read the tongue twisters in ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/imaginary-menagerie-text-gallery/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Urban Dolls project travels to Poland to take part in Design Faction at Lodz Design Festival 2011. My work will be exhibited alongside of other eleven great designers / artists: Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg / Dominic Wilcox / Gerard Rallo / Gunnar Green / James Auger & Jimmy Loizeau  (Jimmy ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/10/urban-dolls-project-travels-to-poland-to-take-part-in-design-faction-at-lodz-design-festival-2011/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] This summer a lot of important changes have happened in my little world, so from now please look for me under the name of Vilma Vaiciule. Bye bye Jaruseviciute! ++++++++++++++++++++ Trumpas pranesimas. Sia vasara mano gyvenime ivyko daug svarbiu pasikeitimu, kurie itakojo mano pavardes pasikeitima. Nuo siol manes ieskokite ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/09/a-short-announcement/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] How exciting is that! Our 100 A0 billboard posters designed for LCC (London College of Communication) summer shows 2011 have arrived! Aren't they  fab? The colours look amazing. One is brighter than another... Looking forward to see them going up. Not long to wait. April 2011 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/04/100-posters-have-arrived/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Door/wall numbers at Royal Exchange. April 2011 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/04/door-numbers-royal-exchange/ 5 Mohitos = 7 mugs... March 2011 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/03/nokia-mugs/ Wim Crouwel is called one of the leading graphic designers of the twentieth century, and I think, this name is given to him for a reason. Last night I had a great opportunity to attend the opening of  this graphic odyssey, that was spread over a second floor of the Design ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/03/wim-crouwel-a-graphic-odyssey-london-design-museum/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Last night we (the studio) went to the launch of Nokia Pure typeface at Tramshed, Rivington Street, where Morag Myerscough alongside other great designers, such as Alex Trouchet, Bond, Build, Cartlidge Levene, DesignStudio, HelloVon, Nokia Design, Non-Format, North, Practise, Value & Service &  Z.A.K were exhibiting her installation of 20 PURE ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2011/03/nokia-pure/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Before heading off for our Christmas dinner to a stylish private members' club Soho House (cameras are not permitted there), we did this funny photo session that shaped our moods for the rest of the evening. In pictures: Morag Myerscough, Luke Morgan and I. December 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/12/christmas-dinner/ Watch video01 and video02 November 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/jurga-seduikyte-cargo-london/ One of the best girls time ever!!!! Sara, we should go and do things there again! And in the same way we did in June 2010. November 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/photo-booth-shoot-at-bar-25-in-berlin/ Matt and Kevin are always full of great ideas. This free photo booth was one of them. Oh dear... I really wish Sara Abu-Hejleh wasn't in St.Francisco and was there that we could repeat great moments we had in Berlin. There are few shots (out of a pile) with me ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/obsessed-with-photo-booth-kin/ On 12 November Kin Design was celebrating studio's second birthday party. I popped in there to congratulate Matt and Kevin (I've met them, when we were doing a joint project, while I was still studding at Goldsmiths), and to say hello to my course friends: Avril, Clair and Max who ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/happy-birthday-kin/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Bike illustration picked up during 80 + ARTISTS 100 + HOURS private view. November 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/thirteen-one-hundred/ Finally I developed a film (which was sitting on the book shelf for more that 1.5 years) with underwater picyures from my trip to Cuba (April 2009). These are few random shots taken while I was snorkeling there. November 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/underwater/ Yesterday I went to the private view of Drawing Fashion exhibition at London Design Museum,where Chanel, Dior, Comme des Garçons and Poiret as well as Viktor & Rolf, Lacroix and McQueen were exhibiting pieces from their collections. Nicely designed sinuous walk was taking us around the exhibition , where fashion ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/2431/ Once again I am in John Pawson's Plain Space.[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] November 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/john-pawsons-%e2%80%93-plain-space-exhibition/ I couldn't resist taking a picture of Lemmy looking at me through the back of the chair. November 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/my-friend-lemmy/ beauuuuutiful / gorrrrrgeous / hideous / superstar vinyl leser-cutted words – Gerrardisms made by Morag Myerscough and Maureen Bryan for Gerrard O'carroll's Velvet Underground memorial birthday party. November 2010 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/11/beauuuuutiful-gorrrrrgeous-hideous-superstar/ In the private view of 80 artists 100 hours we were photographed by David Thompson who asked us to make 5 different expressions in only 5 seconds. This is my result, please see the rest of images here October 2010 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/5-in-5/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Today in the studio we did a quick exercise to mark this nice today's date: 20 10 2010. These are my versions. October 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/2010-2010/ This mid-autumn morning has met us with warm weather and a lot of sunshine. An amazing day to spend outdoors, especially to cycle in Hyde Park. We stopped by Anish Kapoor's installation and had few pictures done there. This installations has brought me back to my childhood, to times when ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/anish-kapoor-%e2%80%93-turning-the-world-upside-down-%e2%80%93-hyde-park/ Thank you for spoiling my weekend and closing that amazing installation in Turbine's Gallery before I've managed to get there.There is no point to go and see it from the bridge. It is the same as to lick honey through the jar. /Picture: Tate Modern Thank you. October 2010 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/message-to-tate-modern/ After seeing so many stuffed birds at 80-artists-100-hours exhibition and inspired by them, coming back to studio in 3 minutes time I have retraced Marcus Mitchell's piece that was selling for £400. Hey! Spot the difference ! :)))) October 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/twin-brother/ This Friday I went to Kerry Ryan's curated 80 + ARTISTS 100 + HOURS exhibition where 80 artists/designers were exhibiting 95 pieces. Among them were two very good friends – Morag Myerscough with her scribble neon saying Cunts and Luke Morgan with his typographic skull – Not Collin. Of course they ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/80-artists-100-hours/ Private view / a goodybag containing too large top + too large underwear and anti-wrinkle cream / undercover camera shots / nice people / great relationships / funny talks / strange music / taxi ride home / good morning. October 2010[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/future-beauty-30-years-of-japanese-fashion/ Banana message from my friends Aiste & Danelius. Who were staying with us during their visit to London. The message reads: "You are wonderful :* Thank you for good time!" October 2010 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/10/banana-message-you-are-wonderfull-thank-you-for-good-time/ No mask + make mask = wear it! There was a lot of action taking place in London's Design Museum. From mask making workshops, dance lessons, catwalks and so on... One of the most exciting parts for me was an artistic Gilbert McCarragher's photoshoot on John Pawson's bench. mmmm nice! September 2010 [gallery ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/09/design-museum-ball/ Supergraphics from Studio Myerscough for MA Curating (Kingston University) Made in Kingston show at Tent London 2010. Nice colour therapy![gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] September 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/09/made-in-kingston-tent-london-2010-studio-myerscough/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] John Pawson's Plain Space at London Design Museum. Beautiful building models/ a lot of minimalistic architecture/ a lot of creative people/ a lot of tasty wine. September 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/09/john-pawson-plain-space/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] September 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/09/sunday-in-the-forest/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Yesterday I was attending the Anti-design festival at Redchurch Street, where my friends: Morag Myerscough, Luke Morgan, Rada Lewis and Stewart Bannocks were exhibiting there. Well done! I had a good fun there! September 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/09/anti-design-festival-london/ See full post here August 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/08/vilma-jaruseviciute-on-goldenchix/ Urban Dolls project was spotted by Japan. Please read here June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/vilma-jaruseviciute-monogocoro/ Please read full Urban Dolls project review from DMY Berlin 2010 by clicking on this link June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/vilma-jaruseviciute-on-deutsche-welle/ Please read full article on www.wanderlustmind.com June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/vilma-jaruseviciute-on-wanderlustmind/ My work have been featured in NextNature.net Please read full artical about Urban Dolls project on www.NextNature.net June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/vilma-jaruseviciute-on-nextnaturenet/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Great first exhibition showing to the global audience. Please read a design week blog entry what Goldsmiths' students think about the projects exhibited at DMY Berlin 2010. June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/curious-in-berlin/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Thanks for everyone who came to Free Range. It was really nice to see you there! Catalog June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/vilma-jaruseviciute-free-range/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] With a group of friends we are taking part in DMY International Design Festival in Berlin. Please come and see us there! June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/dmy-berlin-2010/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/urban-dolls-studio-images/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] For my final project I have created 9 items: 1. Lip magnifier 2. Eye magnifier 3. Nose shaper 4. Ear pinners 5. Face mask / lip pounter 6. Lip pounter 7. Face lifter 8. Cheek plumper 9. Cheek reducer Please see the electronic version of the >> book June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/urban-dolls/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] It is getting more and more difficult to define a concept of contemporary beauty. In urban society, where the hunt for perfection begins at an early age and modified ‘plastic beauties’ wave from the covers of glossy magazines, humanity’s struggle for perfection appears almost limitless. This project is ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/urban-doll-2/ Goldsmiths BA Design is exhibiting in Old Truman Brewery. For more information please check here June 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/06/free-range/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] February 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/02/silicon-bracelet/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] February 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/02/urban-doll/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] This is my Contextual Report for my final year project. In this paper, I propose that there is no need to undergo expensive, psychologically and physically painful procedures in finding your perfect look. Essential parts of the human psyche - confidence and self-esteem - could be easily ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/01/contextual-report/ [gallery] January 2010 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2010/01/ica/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] These are little brooches I have made to sell at Barbican. They all hand stitched, designed and made by me. Aren't they cute? Yes, they are... I think so too... :)))) December 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/12/barbican-lates-christmas-bazaar-2/ Goldsmiths Design students (I with my friends) will be taking part in this amazing venue at Barbican. We will be selling had made items for up to £3 and all the money we will raise will go towards our final year degree show. December 2009[gallery] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/12/barbican-lates-christmas-bazaar/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] December 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/12/sketching-book-_01/ December 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/12/briefing-document/ “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” (Dale Carnegie) December 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/12/message-to-myself/ Soft Toy. Bambi Daliukas / Babėnas© November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-day-today/ Felt Toy November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-day-before-tomorrow/ Old stool. Felt. Paint. November 2009 [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/achair/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] A note by Livia Rossi. November 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/anote/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] Sandra Kit Plastic, metal and mixed materials, USA , Europe and Japan, 2020 Sandra plastic surgery kit was a revolutionary example of domestic surgery. It became popular with large numbers of ordinary people who were interested in building self-confidence. It was, however, always controversial in medicine circles, as people could perform procedures ( Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty, ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-archaeology-of-futures-sandra/ [gallery] Morning. Dark Autumn morning. Wake up. Shower. Wardrobe. Coffee. Newspaper. Pen. Dark circles on the top of smiling faces. Scared / Shattered. No mirrors. No looking at reflection . Leaving. Wind  plays in my hair. I look like I am on fire. Falling leaves. I am grey. Grey like a winged bat. Grey like a rat searching in the scrap-heap. I am ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-archaeology-of-futures-story/ November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-arcaeology-of-futures-playing-with-object-form/ The aim of this workshop is to create both objects and narrative contexts as one single outcome. During the development process the first would feed the second and one vice versa in order to achieve new kinds of product typology that would talk about possible futures and the way we ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/the-archaeology-of-futures-workshop-by-el-ultimo-grito/ Soft Toy November 2009[gallery link="file" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/spurga/ After our presentations, we had 2 minutes to debate between presenting groups. Surprisingly, the audience voted  for us agreeing with our argumuments that DESIGN IS POLLUTION! November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/design-is-pollution/ Props ready for the debates. November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/design-pollution/ This projects was one week joint project , where second & third year students had a chance to meet and design together. I was working alongside of: Brittany Gragham (3rd year) and Danny Morgan, Alice B., Nicolette (2nd year). As a group we had to create 30 copies of  A5 ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/design-is-dead-long-live-design/ Soft Toy November 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/hi-protinis/ Soft Toy[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] November 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/hi-i-am-dryzheko/ Soft Toy November 2009[gallery] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/11/hi-i-am-dankietiz/ This poster is designed to illustrate the research project about quiet electrical cars that cause danger for blind and children. Size A2[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] October 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/quiet-car-killer-fear/ These rings were made to visualize the connection between computer and its user. As soon as user gets by the computer (MAC), the rings reacts to magnetic stripe and sticks on it. Total: 11 rings October 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/rings/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] This book is designed to record the history of our body marks, visualizing the event and the story behind it. Designed and made by Vilma Jaruseviciute. October 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/the-story-of-my-body-marks/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] October 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/ring-making/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] A2 size Acrylic painting. October 2008 / October 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/friends-from-gumageko/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/presenting-your-space-for-anti-social-project/ This workshop was designed to help student to generate their starting points from which they could develop their final year major project. We were required to come up with 9o points of inspiration ranging in scale and type; encompassing whole areas of design whilst also focusing on small observations, situations, ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/4860plus/ Marina Ravicini and I, both visited Pavilion of Art & Design, where we met people Marina already knew from her workplacement in Florida. It was a very nice and relaxing way to spend Sunday's morning, which set very good vibes for the rest of the week.[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] October 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/pavilion-of-art-design/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] Sorry for not publishing any post recently! I had wonderful summer working on my placements with CHK Design and STUDIO MYERSCOUGH! And... guess - I was busy! yes yes - busy! I learned so much!!! I had my hands on so many projects - thanks for that ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/10/sorry/ That was awesome! Happy birthday Kin! September 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/09/kin-design-birthday-bash/ Coffee always taste better, when you drink it from this lovely JC De Castelbajac cup (Spring 2009 JC In the Sky With Diamonds collection). Big thank for this present to Morag Myerscough September 2009[gallery] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/09/coffee/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] My group (Lizzy, I and Michael) was one out of 3, shortlisted to present to Nokia Design // London. Today is a BIG DAY! A day of our presentation. July 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/07/presenting-to-nokia-design-london/ [gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="2"] We want you for the first London Barterama, where all forms of printed matter (books, prints, textiles, mugs, posters, postcards etc) can be exchanged. No money allowed, no commercial interest, open to all and free of charge! Everybody is welcome to bring their wares and take part on the ... http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/07/barterama/ Adobe Flash Animation July 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/07/runing-horse/ Today I had a look at Kin-design's web page and found some pictures from the project we did together in March 2009. Photographs can be found: www.kin-design.com/docs/goldsmiths-200903.html May 2009 [gallery link="file" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/05/kin-goldsmiths-nokia-on-kin-design-web/ This project was made using recycled materials. Portfolio is printed on 100% recycled Greyboard 1200 mic. Case is made out of the cardboard found on London's streets. Type: Helvetica Neue Bold April 2009[gallery link="file" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/portfolio/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] Business card is printed on 100% recycled Greyboard. April 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/business-card/ April 2009[gallery link="file" order="DESC" columns="4"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/pedestal-making/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] Illustration December 2008 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/happy-people/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] InsideOut Studio logo. February 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/insideout/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] Felt hair bands. May 2007 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/pakameko-and-friends/ Now you can also find me on Flickr. To view my profile, please look for Vilma Jaruseviciute or go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vilmajar/ April 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/i-am-on-flickr/ Reading Kin Design Twitter's feed I followed the link they posted, and guess what I found??? A picture from my presentation... Hurray! :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindesign/3387629522/in/photostream/ Thanks to Matt & Kevin from www.kin-design.com April 2009[gallery link="file" columns="2"] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/a-picture-on-flickr/ Pillows. Felt Fabric. Toy filling. Scissors. Needle. Thread. March 2008[gallery] http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/cloudy-day/ [gallery link="file" columns="2"] Goldsmiths and Kin were working together on live NOKIA brief, where students working in groups (including me) had to design and present their exhibition stands that would communicate new SOLO (Social Location) technology. This screen shot makes me proud! March 2009 http://vilmajar.com/blog/2009/04/kin-design-life-brief/