I’m proud to announce two new additions to the trophy cabinet. Saturday evening saw a lavish presentation ceremony in the equally lavish Crown public house, Blackheath. First up on the night was ‘The Chub Cup’, awarded to the largest size of that particular species caught during the season. My whopper weighed in at 3lb 10oz, caught on double red maggot at Orchard Farm, Kent. A particularly satisfying catch due to the wintery conditions on the day. Second up was the much coveted ‘Third Division Champion’. Without wanting to blow my own trumpet, this award was made all the more sweet due to starting half way through the club’s season. Other winners can be found by clicking the picture.

Lisa Nilsson makes anatomical cross-sections from paper. And very nice they are too.

If anyone asks you to show them a good idea, show them this. Good thinking by Matt Pugh.

Photorealistic visions of roadside America, by John Baeder. 

Very good series on BBC Four at the moment — Art of America. The latest episode showed the work of artist John Audubon, The Birds of America. A fabulous ‘double elephant folio’ of hand-coloured, life-size prints, created from engraved plates.

Into something simple goes quite a bit of thought. A small section of several specification sheets for a website we’re working on.

‘High Arctic’ by United Visual Artists at the National Maritime Museum. Brilliant exhibition design. 

Love these ads from Aldi. Charming and simple.

My new favourite illustrator — Sarah Illenberger.

A recent Voxpop for Design Week — “What is your favourite real-life story behind a brand?”.