The Pulitzer Prizes named Forrest Gander one of two finalists for its award in poetry for 2012. Gander's latest book titled Core Samples From the World was designed by Malcolm Grear Designers. The book is a compilation of poetry, photographs, and haibun (a Japanese form of essay-poem). ...continue reading
The National Books Critics Circle recently announced its book awards finalists for 2011. Among the finalists is poet Forrest Gander, who was nominated for his latest book Core Samples From the World. Gander asked Malcolm Grear Designers to provide the graphic design and structure of his book. The book is a compilation of poetry, photographs, and haibun (a Japanese form of essay-poem). ...continue reading
On Saturday May 1, the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame will add eight inductees to its list of influential Rhode Islanders in ceremonies to be held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston.
Communication Arts has selected the Colby College Museum of Art web site as it's Web Pick of the Day.
Malcolm Grear Designers recently developed the site's Collection Search interface, allowing visitors to search and view over 6000 works from the Museum's permanent collection. The clean and intuitive design provides multiple views of the objects including the ability to display images full-screen. ...continue reading
Don't miss the International Institute of Rhode Island's 23rd Annual Carnival Ball this Saturday evening. Performers include The Salsa Night Band, What Cheer? Marching Brigade, Big Nazo, RIC Ballroom Dancers, Rhode Island Kung Fu, and the Lion Dance Club.
Denise Perrault's article in today's Providence Business News includes Malcolm Grear Designers as proof that design can indeed thrive in Rhode Island. As Grear points out, "People have no idea how much business designers bring to this part of the country".