Common Thread is an event showcasing the work and facilities of multi-discipline designers working in the south side of Glasgow. A wide range of work will be exhibited including interior, furniture, product, web, graphic and sound design.

Designers exhibiting:

Roobarb, Emit, Worhaus, Modern Standard, Zero-waste, Silo Design and Build, Kabloom, Egg Machine, and Mifundo.

There will be a chance to view the facilities (including the sound and web design studios and workshop) and chat with the designers.
There will also be light and sound installations and Southside Studios own radio station will be playing throughout the evening. Get down early for some of their famous pizza baked in their own oven, and enjoy some quality Scottish ales provided by Williams Bros.

To register your interest and for more infor text COMMON and YOUR NAME to 60777

If you ride fixed gear or single speed in Glasgow, then I’ve designed a sheet of stickers for you. I’ve got 100 sheets to give away and if you’re interested, leave a comment and we can arrange something. If you’re not already on the site glasgowfgss.com, then head on over. Lots of fixie riders on it arranging cruises, meet ups, fixed beers and loads of other good things.

In case you’re wondering, yes they’re free.

‘Wan Gear, Nae Brain’

Brew Dog are offering Central Station members the opportunity to design a new beer label, to celebrate the opening of Musa in Aberdeen.

Get ourself over to This Is Central Station and become a member and enter, this is a fantastic opportunity!

“Alongside obvious bragging rights at the party and an open invitation to you and your buddies, we’ll feature the winning designs on the BrewDog blog alongside some of your portfolio work, links to your own website / Central Station profile and send you a crate of beer with your winning labels*. Perhaps most importantly, we see this as a talent scouting opportunity and would like to speak to the winning designers about potential future commissions and projects”

Full details of the competion can be found here.
Good luck!

The launch of the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art 2010 got under way tonight, at The Tramway. From 16th April till May 3rd, Glasgow will play host to some of the most stimulating, exciting and novel international and local artists.

↑ David Shrigley – I’m Dead

The festival is a great opportunity to get to know more about local contemporary art and learn about who really is raising the bar here, and how. It embodies the art scene in Glasgow at it’s best, liveliest and strongest. There are many exhibitions, events, talks and tours planned for the following fortnight. There is work from Christoph Büchel, David Shrigley and many more. You can view the full listing of events right here.

↑ Carla Scott Fullerton – Lath & Lines

Watch this space for a podcast interview with the GI Festival director, Katrina Brown.

The Glasgow Craft Mafia is a collective of artist, designers, silversmiths, stationers and all round good folk who make, create and build some exceptional objects. There are currently 33 members in the group and they supply some unique products and handmade alternatives which you can’t get on the high street. It’s about promoting the flourishing craft market currently existing in Glasgow.

You can buy many of these special wares from their website, but between 1pm-6pm on the last Sunday of each month, they have their own market. This changes location and sellers each time, and you can find out more on the next one at their blog.

There is work by Sarey Poppins, Pistol Whip Vintage, Miso Funkey and many more.

Goodd are a fantastic wee independent store located just near St Andrew Square. They specialise in contemporary designs of furniture, lighting and unusual objects from top designers and also recent graduates. They also have gallery space for both private and public viewings. What i’d give for that Established and Sons typography clock-wooft!