marcus westbury

My Age column next week is on “Intelligent design” (couldn’t resist the pun) or how design is metamorphasing from function or a skill to a crucial connection point between most other creative fields.
I’m wondering if any designers have any observations or comments about the changing role and perception of design? Particularly interested in the critical [...]

DIGITAL technology has created two opposing cultures. One where copyright rules are enforced by a phalanx of lawyers with no regard for artistic intent or respect for legitimate creativity, and another — in our homes, studios and offices — where ignoring copyright has become open slather. Neither serves artists or creators well.
In the professional world, [...]

I have two separate speaking engagements this week.
On Wednesday night i’ll be speaking as part of the Inspired Media series organised by the folks at Portable Content:
Date:    Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Time:    6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:    Horse Bazaar
Street:     397 Little Lonsdale Street
City/Town:    Melbourne, Australia
Their facebook group has all the information.
On Friday afternoon (31st October), i’ll be speaking [...]