Giant Comic Strip Set for V&A Dundee Site
A giant comic strip illustrating the brilliance of design was unveiled today at the waterfront construction site of V&A Museum of Design Dundee.
A giant comic strip illustrating the brilliance of design was unveiled today at the waterfront construction site of V&A Museum of Design Dundee.
Comic illustrator Will Morris and graphic designer David Mackenzie were commissioned to design the giant 150m long comic strip, after being recognised amongst Scotland’s most inspirational creative talent.
Morris and Mackenzie’s creation, ‘Adventures in Design’ tells the story of the everyday relevance of design – how it solves problems, improves lives and makes the world more beautiful and fun.
It explores the way in which the most exciting innovations don’t just appear – they are the result of a rich and varied collaborative design process. Featured Scottish designs include the Falkirk Wheel, Harris Tweed and Dundee-based game developer Guerrilla Tea’s data-crunching ‘Genes in Space’ collaboration with Cancer Research UK.
Alongside these stories, some of Dundee's most prestigious innovations also feature – from Keiller’s marmalade, to Lemmings.
Will Morris, the illustrator charged with coming up with the story for the hoardinds said: “We were thrilled to have the chance to tell short stories that illustrate how design can find its inspiration anywhere and in turn inspire wonderful new ideas.
" Comics felt like the perfect way to tell those stories, especially with Dundee's amazing heritage. For someone used to seeing their work on an A4 page it's extraordinary to see it at this massive scale. We hope people enjoy it and get excited for the fantastic new museum to come.”
David Mackenzie, a graduate of the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, continues: “Having studied here in the city it’s wonderful to come back and create this giant artwork designed to involve audiences with V&A Dundee. Scaling up from our usual size has been an interesting challenge, but one we’ve relished.
" I’m really encouraged that the new design museum has chosen this medium to connect and engage with audiences. We hope that as many people as possible will visit the site to enjoy the comic strip first hand.”