London Design Museum's UK Designer of the Year 2004.
Daniel Brown is a designer, programmer and artist, specializing in the fields of Creative Digital Technology and Interactive Design and Applied Arts.
With a background in research and commercial based programming, internet, mobile, interface, scalable systems and user experience design, Daniel combines this with traditional aesthetics focused Creative/Artistic Direction, working for internationally renowned brands.
Projects for:
Conran Architects, Design4Science / Wellcome Foundation, Sony / PlayStation, Toyota / Amaze, MTV, Warp Records, BBC, Volkswagen, Nick Knight / SHOWstudio, Saatchi and Saatchi, IDEO / Vodafone, Hi-Res! / TBWA, POP Magazine, Dazed and Confused, Hello Kitty / Sanrio, Amaze, Play-Create, Software As Furniture, Private Commission.
Since 1999, Daniel has been chosen by Internet Business Magazine as one of the top 10 internet designers; was one of Creative Review's 'Stars of the New Millennium'; and more recently represented the best of British design as one of the exhibitors in the Design Council's 'Great Expectations' show in New York and the British Council's 'Great Brits' show in Milan / Tokyo.
He has been acknowledged as a pioneer in the new media field: his original experimental works are now archived in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Currently, Daniel is a New Media Director for renowned Fashion Photographer / Image Maker Nick Knight, and works on independent projects / commissions though his company Play-Create.
He was chosen as London Design Museum's Designer of the Year in 2004; and since then selected for The Observer's '80 people who will define the next 10 years', Design Week's Hot 50 and invited to Buckingham Palace in celebration of British design.
Projects
> Software As Furniture ( SAF ) ( if you're looking for the Flowers pieces, installations and private art commissions )
> Play / Create Interactive Gallery. ( if you're looking for toys and games )
> Commission for The British Council 'My World'
> Commission for Private Residence, Notting Hill.
> Commission for Conran & Partners Architects, 25 Copthall Avenue.
> SHOWstudio Nick Knight's fashion workshop.
> ( Highlight ) The original 3D-Mixer produced at Amaze Limited ( Play-Create )
> ( Highlight ) On Growth and Form For Tate Modern Gallery / London 2012 Olympic Bid ( SAF )
> ( Highlight ) Dazed and Confused ( SHOWstudio )
Q01
"I think now there's definitely a new medium, and it's not just coming from photographers, it's coming from musicians, it's coming from film-makers, from animators, people like Danny Brown who are writing programs"
Nick Knight
"I think now there's definitely a new medium, and it's not just coming from photographers, it's coming from musicians, it's coming from film-makers, from animators, people like Danny Brown who are writing programs"
Nick Knight
Information
> Temporary Datasheet on Projects, exhibitions and accolades.
Q02
"Daniel Brown's work changes the way we look at and engage with digital imagery. It is technically innovative and emotionally engaging, but also gives us an extraordinary amount of freedom in the way we experience it"
Jonathan Ive, Head of Design, Apple Computer
"Daniel Brown's work changes the way we look at and engage with digital imagery. It is technically innovative and emotionally engaging, but also gives us an extraordinary amount of freedom in the way we experience it"
Jonathan Ive, Head of Design, Apple Computer
> History. A timeline of notable events, projects and exhibitions.
Q03
"Design is an area where, if you look at the scale of international competitiveness, we're right at the top in every sector. With someone like Danny [Brown], he is internationally acclaimed. Even if people don't know his name, his pioneering work influences the images they see on their computer screens every day."
Alice Rawsthorn, London Design Museum
"Design is an area where, if you look at the scale of international competitiveness, we're right at the top in every sector. With someone like Danny [Brown], he is internationally acclaimed. Even if people don't know his name, his pioneering work influences the images they see on their computer screens every day."
Alice Rawsthorn, London Design Museum
> Resources. At-a-Glance information, press image downloads.
Q04
"Daniel Brown has been at the forefront of the multimedia scene seemingly since time immemorial. His commercial work ... neatly demonstrates his concern for creating immersive, genuinely intriguing and entertaining experiences (still too often a rarity in new media design)"
IDANDA magazine
"Daniel Brown has been at the forefront of the multimedia scene seemingly since time immemorial. His commercial work ... neatly demonstrates his concern for creating immersive, genuinely intriguing and entertaining experiences (still too often a rarity in new media design)"
IDANDA magazine
Blog and Diary
September. 29
Beau Sauvage
I dropped off the radar there for a bit. But I currently have work in Gallery Libby Seller's Beau Sauvage - an exhibition of new design commissions and work.
> Gallery Libby Sellers
Beau Sauvage
I dropped off the radar there for a bit. But I currently have work in Gallery Libby Seller's Beau Sauvage - an exhibition of new design commissions and work.
> Gallery Libby Sellers
September. 29
Danny Brown made me a t-shirt
Nothing more to it, I was testing a print shop so made a tee for my good friend Nik Roope. Maybe proving I should stick to digital!
> Nik Roope on Flickr
Danny Brown made me a t-shirt
Nothing more to it, I was testing a print shop so made a tee for my good friend Nik Roope. Maybe proving I should stick to digital!
> Nik Roope on Flickr
September. 29
BBC Bloom
Earlier this year I produced a Flash Flowers Construction-Kit, commissioned by Magnetic North, for the BBC's Bloom web site.
> BBC Bloom
BBC Bloom
Earlier this year I produced a Flash Flowers Construction-Kit, commissioned by Magnetic North, for the BBC's Bloom web site.
> BBC Bloom
April. 04
Tokyo, Sunderland, London
March had us in Downing Street for the launch of this year's Noise Festival, kind words from designer Yugo Nakamora, and anyone in Sunderland near the Stadium of Light may have witnessed strange test projections going on last night. What can it be?!
> Noise Festival
> Yugo Nakamora in CR
Tokyo, Sunderland, London
March had us in Downing Street for the launch of this year's Noise Festival, kind words from designer Yugo Nakamora, and anyone in Sunderland near the Stadium of Light may have witnessed strange test projections going on last night. What can it be?!
> Noise Festival
> Yugo Nakamora in CR
February. 15
Flash, Flowers and...
Over the last 6 months I've been converting my code library over to Flash 9 / ActionScript 3. It seems Flash has finally caught up in power and functionality to Director and Java. I've actually finished two installations using it (including the Design4Science project) and I'm just finishing a complex Flowers piece for a soon-to-be-unveiled web site. In the meantime, you'll see my SAF page now has a full screen Flash version of a flowers series piece on it.
> Software As Furniture
Flash, Flowers and...
Over the last 6 months I've been converting my code library over to Flash 9 / ActionScript 3. It seems Flash has finally caught up in power and functionality to Director and Java. I've actually finished two installations using it (including the Design4Science project) and I'm just finishing a complex Flowers piece for a soon-to-be-unveiled web site. In the meantime, you'll see my SAF page now has a full screen Flash version of a flowers series piece on it.
> Software As Furniture
January. 10
Happy New Year!
I've been very busy with my head buried in it, so belated Chistmas and New Year Wishes! I myself recieved a fantastic Christmas gift in the form of a write-up in the NY Sun!
> Modern British Subjects
Happy New Year!
I've been very busy with my head buried in it, so belated Chistmas and New Year Wishes! I myself recieved a fantastic Christmas gift in the form of a write-up in the NY Sun!
> Modern British Subjects
December. 01
The Fundamentals of Digital Art
I'm often asked, in particular by students, if I can recommend a book about digital art for new practitioners - and Richard Colson's new book fits perfectly. Breaking down both the technological and historical aspects, it neatly weaves together cutting edge and old school pioneer's work.
> Fundamentals of Digital Art
The Fundamentals of Digital Art
I'm often asked, in particular by students, if I can recommend a book about digital art for new practitioners - and Richard Colson's new book fits perfectly. Breaking down both the technological and historical aspects, it neatly weaves together cutting edge and old school pioneer's work.
> Fundamentals of Digital Art
November. 30
Link: Passing By
Long time friend James Tindall has produced a simple but stunning site. Passing By takes you on a shared trip around the world, seeing what others have. Upload your own experiences!
> Passing By
Link: Passing By
Long time friend James Tindall has produced a simple but stunning site. Passing By takes you on a shared trip around the world, seeing what others have. Upload your own experiences!
> Passing By
September. 18
Link: Real Transformers
I love this video, pure genius... one of those 'I wish I had thought of that' moments:
> YouTube Real Transformers
Link: Real Transformers
I love this video, pure genius... one of those 'I wish I had thought of that' moments:
> YouTube Real Transformers
September. 08
September brings us the Deptford Design Challenge at the Royal Festival Hall, The Guardian's 50 top UK designers... and... while I was googling for that I also found a nice review of one of my pieces from 2003. Which I'm well chuffed about as its one of my favourites... and I quite like 'Cult Technologist' too.
> Deptford Design Challenge
> The Guardian 50
> They mostly come at night, mostly
September brings us the Deptford Design Challenge at the Royal Festival Hall, The Guardian's 50 top UK designers... and... while I was googling for that I also found a nice review of one of my pieces from 2003. Which I'm well chuffed about as its one of my favourites... and I quite like 'Cult Technologist' too.
> Deptford Design Challenge
> The Guardian 50
> They mostly come at night, mostly
August. 24
Information Aesthetics.
Those who have not followed my work for long may be surprised to know that information visualisation and navigation is a passion of mine. Sadly in the last few years its been a little on the backburner for me personally, but its great to see others showcasing their thinking. Check out these links.
> Infosthetics
> Visual Complexity
Information Aesthetics.
Those who have not followed my work for long may be surprised to know that information visualisation and navigation is a passion of mine. Sadly in the last few years its been a little on the backburner for me personally, but its great to see others showcasing their thinking. Check out these links.
> Infosthetics
> Visual Complexity
August. 23
BUY BUY BUY.
Absolutely nothing to do with me, but Timorous Beasties have just opened a shop in my neighbourhood, Clerkenwell, in London.
> Timorous Beasties
BUY BUY BUY.
Absolutely nothing to do with me, but Timorous Beasties have just opened a shop in my neighbourhood, Clerkenwell, in London.
> Timorous Beasties
July. 16
Interview.
There's a nice up-to-date interview with myself on Design Taxi - as well as two other designer / artists whom I really like - Han Hooger Brugge and James Paterson. Oh, also, my card for the V&A is on wallpaper.com...
> Design Taxi
> Wallpaper
Interview.
There's a nice up-to-date interview with myself on Design Taxi - as well as two other designer / artists whom I really like - Han Hooger Brugge and James Paterson. Oh, also, my card for the V&A is on wallpaper.com...
> Design Taxi
> Wallpaper
July. 08
Progress.
Not put anything new up on the site recently, but I'm busy working on a few things - installations for Design4science / Wellcome Foundation, a sports centre in the north of England, and busy in discussions with the V&A Museum.
> Design4science
Progress.
Not put anything new up on the site recently, but I'm busy working on a few things - installations for Design4science / Wellcome Foundation, a sports centre in the north of England, and busy in discussions with the V&A Museum.
> Design4science
June. 27
Flickr.
I'm slowly setting up a Flickr site with various hi-res photographs. Speaking of which, I've just designed a pop-up card for the Victoria & Albert Museum's 150th Anniversary, and you'll find a picture of it there.
> Play-Create on Flickr
> V&A Pop-up Card
Flickr.
I'm slowly setting up a Flickr site with various hi-res photographs. Speaking of which, I've just designed a pop-up card for the Victoria & Albert Museum's 150th Anniversary, and you'll find a picture of it there.
> Play-Create on Flickr
> V&A Pop-up Card
May. 27
Upcoming.
I have work showing in the next few months in Vienna, London and China.
> Get It Louder, China
> Death Of Taste
Upcoming.
I have work showing in the next few months in Vienna, London and China.
> Get It Louder, China
> Death Of Taste
May. 18
While most people look forward to a reunion to boast about their post-school sucesses, or more modern jot down a f*ck you note on friendsreunited, I feel exhonerated enough that someone's put me down as a 'notable alumni' on my schools wiki-page. Just as well they didn't expell me back in 93 for something I didn't even do then, as they had tried ... Still I can't be too bitter, there's plenty of things I did do ...
> Liverpool Blue Coat School
While most people look forward to a reunion to boast about their post-school sucesses, or more modern jot down a f*ck you note on friendsreunited, I feel exhonerated enough that someone's put me down as a 'notable alumni' on my schools wiki-page. Just as well they didn't expell me back in 93 for something I didn't even do then, as they had tried ... Still I can't be too bitter, there's plenty of things I did do ...
> Liverpool Blue Coat School
May. 03
Another link: One of my favourite architects, one of my favourite web sites, one of my favourite buildings.
> Richard Rogers - Kabuki Cho
Another link: One of my favourite architects, one of my favourite web sites, one of my favourite buildings.
> Richard Rogers - Kabuki Cho
May. 01
I'm honoured to have some work in Timerous Beasties' show at Dundee Contemporary Arts between 27 April - 24 June. Looks like a very interesting show.
> Peacocks among the ruins
I'm honoured to have some work in Timerous Beasties' show at Dundee Contemporary Arts between 27 April - 24 June. Looks like a very interesting show.
> Peacocks among the ruins
April. 19
Me and Nick (Knight) have been doing a lot with 3D scanning of late for SHOWstudio. I'm working on a 3D engine allowing dynamic application of designs to models, and check out this (ethereal) 3D print Nick produced. Possibly one of the most elegant things I've ever seen produced by a computer.
> Java paint engine
> 3D print by NKimage
Me and Nick (Knight) have been doing a lot with 3D scanning of late for SHOWstudio. I'm working on a 3D engine allowing dynamic application of designs to models, and check out this (ethereal) 3D print Nick produced. Possibly one of the most elegant things I've ever seen produced by a computer.
> Java paint engine
> 3D print by NKimage
March. 04
Nico has suggested I blog some links. Well, I start here... Prada Marfa, one of my favorite pieces of art, sculpture by Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. Truly surreal... if only every desolate desert highway could have a Prada store on it...
> Prada Marfa
Nico has suggested I blog some links. Well, I start here... Prada Marfa, one of my favorite pieces of art, sculpture by Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset. Truly surreal... if only every desolate desert highway could have a Prada store on it...
> Prada Marfa
March. 04
A bit late to blog really, but the Synaesthesia project got a great write up in the January Creative Review... and while talking about CR - I totally recommend their new eCR pdf downloadable subscription - disabled friendly and tree-free!
> www.e-cr.co.uk
A bit late to blog really, but the Synaesthesia project got a great write up in the January Creative Review... and while talking about CR - I totally recommend their new eCR pdf downloadable subscription - disabled friendly and tree-free!
> www.e-cr.co.uk
January. 21
Wish you were here!
I bought this postcard on the last day of my holiday in 2003 as it shows the block I was staying in. Little did I know that a few hours later I would break my neck in shot too, and that I would (luckily) do it right outside a hospital!
> Barcelona Postcard
Wish you were here!
I bought this postcard on the last day of my holiday in 2003 as it shows the block I was staying in. Little did I know that a few hours later I would break my neck in shot too, and that I would (luckily) do it right outside a hospital!
> Barcelona Postcard
January. 19
Happy New Year!
I'm tweaking my site, and adding dates to the entries, so you'll see old articles simply have arbitrary dates added. More soon.
Happy New Year!
I'm tweaking my site, and adding dates to the entries, so you'll see old articles simply have arbitrary dates added. More soon.
December. 02
Stop the press!
Still in progress - and hence no icon yet - but here's a compilation of books, catalogues and other press clippings from over the years:
> Wall Of Fame
Stop the press!
Still in progress - and hence no icon yet - but here's a compilation of books, catalogues and other press clippings from over the years:
> Wall Of Fame
December. 01
The future of music video?
Just found this on the International Herald Tribune:
'If you want to see how these animations are likely to look, log on to the Web sites of digital artists like Daniel Brown.'
> IHT Web Site - (see page 2)
The future of music video?
Just found this on the International Herald Tribune:
'If you want to see how these animations are likely to look, log on to the Web sites of digital artists like Daniel Brown.'
> IHT Web Site - (see page 2)
November. 03
Check out Random International's Pixel-Roller...
And a portrait they did of myself for the Noise Festival. Thanks guys!
> Portrait
> Random International
Check out Random International's Pixel-Roller...
And a portrait they did of myself for the Noise Festival. Thanks guys!
> Portrait
> Random International
November. 02
SHOWstudio - the Synaesthesia interactive has finally launched ... and I think it's fair to say well worth the wait! (see 'view interactive')
> Synaesthesia
SHOWstudio - the Synaesthesia interactive has finally launched ... and I think it's fair to say well worth the wait! (see 'view interactive')
> Synaesthesia
November. 01
The lovely Marcus Fairs has produced a new book 'Twenty First Century Design' which features 'Software As Furniture'. Its really quite fabulous,
> BUY A COPY NOW!
The lovely Marcus Fairs has produced a new book 'Twenty First Century Design' which features 'Software As Furniture'. Its really quite fabulous,
> BUY A COPY NOW!
September. 01
Why didn't I think of that?
A few months ago Andy Polaine wrote an article about me for an Australian magazine. While thinking up a title he came up with 'Danny Brown, the Da Vinci Coder' - class!
Why didn't I think of that?
A few months ago Andy Polaine wrote an article about me for an Australian magazine. While thinking up a title he came up with 'Danny Brown, the Da Vinci Coder' - class!
August. 01
The Independent on Sunday 6th August - 50 Great Ideas:
'Digital Artist Daniel Brown's Software As Furniture ... will set the benchmark for how the walls of our homes could be forever changing as technology allows all surfaces to have a visual function.'
The Independent on Sunday 6th August - 50 Great Ideas:
'Digital Artist Daniel Brown's Software As Furniture ... will set the benchmark for how the walls of our homes could be forever changing as technology allows all surfaces to have a visual function.'
Misc
Address.
Daniel Brown
Play-Create Ltd
Unit 14,
11 Dallington Street
London
EC1V 0BG
Daniel Brown
Play-Create Ltd
Unit 14,
11 Dallington Street
London
EC1V 0BG
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