Over the school holidays I went to Sydney for a weekend for my birthday, to do some shopping and sightseeing, and found some interesting examples of good design which caught my eye.
I loved Paddington and especially all the old terraces that line the back streets. I love the history of them, and their layers of texture and colour. I think they were designed in a time when a lot of pride was put into design and architecture, unlike the ugly apartments which are often built now. I thought these terraces were an example of good design and using design to create a beautiful space that I would love to live in.
I also went to the markets at Paddington and Bondi. I didn't take any photos there but i loved looking through the handmade clothes, jewelry, and art. I like the idea of knowing someone made an item by hand, rather than being mass produced by a machine or in a sweatshop. There was a huge variety of examples of good design, in the fashion and jewelry, craft, art and other items which had been produced using good design principles.
The other place I visited where I noticed the design was the Queen Victoria Building in the city. The architecture is amazing, and has obviously been carefully designed according to the design principles. There are so many little details which must have been painstakingly designed and produced. Again, I think this building was built in a time when pride was put into the design and construction of buildings.
I also visited a huge bookstore, Kinokuniya, where there was a great section on graphic design. I didn't end up buying any design books, but I enjoyed looking through some books and gaining ideas for my own designs.
I really enjoyed visiting Sydney, and I hope I can go back soon. I loved the sense of history and the great design that is evident in the atmosphere of the city.
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