Exhibition!

David SargentActivism, Augmented Reality, Body Image, DVA, Exhibitions, Lettering

This snuck up so quickly, but I’m (hopefully) nearing the end of my Doctor of Visual Arts candidature. Excited to pull it all together and fill a room with graphic prints and augmented reality objects. All of the printed banners look great, my only concern is the technology failing me. It’s all tested okay, but you just don’t know when … Read More

Typism Canberra

David SargentAugmented Reality, Body Image, Conferences, DVA, Lettering

Super excited about the upcoming Typism conference happening in November, especially because I’ll be one of the speakers this year along with Ryan Bowles, Kiel Tillman, Zane Ruyssenaers, Libbi Reed, Aurelie Maron, Wayne Thompson and Matt Vergotis! Usually Typism occurs on the Gold Coast, but this is a ‘special edition’ conference as part of the DESIGN Canberra Festival. I’ll be … Read More

#SubvertTheCity co-ordinates ad takeovers across the globe

David SargentActivism, Augmented Reality, Body Image, DVA, Lettering

I’ve been keenly watching the Subvertisers International for a little while now. They’ve been connecting different activist groups and individuals together in an attempt to push back against advertising which isĀ ‘invading our public spaces and co-opting our media in an effort to promote the endless consumption of goods, services and brands’. 25 March 2018 was deemedĀ #SubvertTheCity day, with co-ordinated activities … Read More