Miguel Medeiros

OFFF'09 – Day Two Report

Second day started with a collective presentation of four portuguese studios: R2, MUSA, ALVA and THIS IS PACIFICA. Very good presentations from all, but the “Monty Piython” style presentation from Alva was the one that got more feedback from the public. It was ok, but not what I was expecting.

Then I went to see ARGONAUTEN G2. I already knew there work with the VW projects, but it was really nice to ear from them about how they develop their projects. They also presented the Berlin Philharmonic project were we had a sneak at a rehearsal. I liked it.

CHAMPAGNE VALENTINE was a waste of time!

Then came ROBERT L. PETERS and showed that we need to be aware of what’s around us, pay attention and be always receptive to knowledge… be open minded, be revolutionary. It was a very nice presentation, given by one great designer and speaker.

ONESIZE, showed their “Sponsor Main Titles” film for OFFF’09, which they directed and produced. It was ok.

Then, and after the break, came PES and the best presentation of the day. The best work showed at OFFF’09. Simply incredible. Stop motion with a quality that is only achieved with a lot of work and attention to detail.

PAULA SCHER was a goof surprise for me. She’s a designer that started in the early 70′s and her work as influenced designer’s all over the world. She led us into a time travel and showed how her evolution as a designer was so important for the definition of her own style.

And for last, the great JOSHUA DAVIS. Just like last year, he gave us a brilliant presentation, full of energy, comic moments and… F words. It would have been the best of the day but, he really didn’t show anything new from last year. He started with a new concept – SPACE – but after a while we were looking at the same projects of last year. And it wasn’t the best also because PES was simple incredible.

And this was the second day. Much better then the first.

Unfortunately I wont be able to go to the third day, so for me OFFF is finish.
Hope to be there next year.

OFFF'09 – Day One Report

First day at OFFF was very poor.

Starting on the venue location, Fundição de Oeiras, which as a very poor acoustics and it’s hot as hell. Then, there was almost any signs to help you around.
If this was any other venue, who cares, but this one is all about communication, design, motion, digital solutions… information. And there was a lack of it.

Getting to the presentations, it started with NEVILLE BRODY, great design, good content, interesting ideas and concepts, but… what a bad presentation! The sound, the timing, the speech… even the projection had some problems.

Then… we had a lunch break!!! One presentation and a break? Why start?

After the break, i decided to see KOBAYASHI. No, i didn’t know he was italian, I really thought he was japanese! It was good, and in a way, very inspiring. Change is good, and sometimes you need to have one in your life. Take a chance.

Then it was time for EVA VERMANDEL. It was impossible to hear anything and the pictures weren’t at all what i was waiting for.

JASON BRUGES STUDIO, was very good. It could had been even better, if the sound would help. They showed some of the work that they do, and it was really good work. Very innovative and modern, with great installations.

Another break. This one, made every sense.

After the break, we had the presentation, UNITED VISUAL ARTIST (UVA). Everything was great, Dave Ferner (animation designer at UVA), gave a very smooth presentation with good timing and very interesting projects. It was basically based on the installations that they have done, and it was very well explained. Again, the sound wasn’t great, but we were allready aspecting that. If i had to chose the best of the day, it would be this one.

Didn’t saw all the JAMES PATERSON + AMIT PITARU presentation, but from a little piece that i did see, it was very nice. Very psychedelic.

And the last presentation was CHRIS MILK. His work is very nice, but the presentation wasn’t. I almost fell asleep!

And this was the first day.
So far it wasn’t impress me. Only in a negative way!

Tomorrow is another day, and theres allways Joshua Davis, which means great and enthusiastic presentation. For sure.

Internacional Festival For The Post-Digital Creation Culture

Since 2001, OFFF festival has been held in Barcelona, becoming the globally recognized and trendsetting event it is today. The three-day festival showcases top digital artists, web, print and interactive designers, motion graphics studios, and new music adventurous. OFFF festival provides insight into all culture media platforms.

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The Digital Hitchicker’s Guide to OFFF 2009

Fired up and ready to OFFF’09 ? If you’re packing your stuff and looking for a way around Lisbon, look no further. Here’s a snack size post with all you need to know to enjoy your time in Lisbon and find your way to the festival.

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