Designing in Shanghai.

Hi, This is the site of myself Ben Weldon. If you are looking for a website designer, graphic design, visual identity, digital marketing or branding firm in Shanghai, please visit my company site: threaddesign.com.cn else please read on... B.

The Bali Story (in full)

The Bali Story (in full)

I went Bali to escape from Chinese new year in Shanghai. One week lounging by a pool with a friend and 8 days as a backpacker. Week one went roughly as expected, the second week did not. Just your normal travel adventure, but might be interesting if you know me!

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas 2011

Great to be able to make silly ideas come to life! Merry Christmas…  

Office Party

Office Party

So not really a mydot party, so i should be blogging about this over at Thread..    

Any Rubber Stamp Will Do.

So i’ve started blogging for The Drum A UK design publication. from time to time i’ll duplicated my posts here.

Exploring Quirky Buildings

Exploring Quirky Buildings

This is one of the most quirky buildings i’ve ever had the pleasure to explore.

After the Renovation

After the Renovation

If you haven’t already seen the pictures or the little video of this place when i found it, take a quick look at the previous post, Shanghai Home Improvements. If you need a number of a great contractor, let me know.

Shanghai Home Improvements

Shanghai Home Improvements

So the shanghai property market has doubled in the last 3 years (kicking self). property prices are now similar to London, but rental is hasn’t caught up, and renovations are cheap. So i’ve rented a 1980′s workers building and i’m having some fun with it. Well at least thats the plan…

One Night Design Salon

One Night Design Salon

So I’ve have the honour of  speaking at the One Night Design Salon happening this Friday at Node, a club and art gallery in Red Town I’ll be joining a few people i know and a few people i don’t. In particular, Sam Jacobs from the achingly cool Jellymon and Ben Walters from Ospop. Come [...]

JZ Jazz festival photos

JZ Jazz festival photos

So i bought myself a new camera, the Canon 60D and i’m just loving the 50mm prime lens. Great stuff at low light. lazy Sunday afternoon pics below.

Life within the design industry in China, A Questionnaire.

Life within the design industry in China, A Questionnaire.

“My name is Jonathan Mckee, I’m a student from the University of Ulster in Ireland and recently studied at East China Normal University in Shanghai. I’m preparing to write my final year essay on the graphic design industry in China”
I found his questions interesting and well written, I thought the conversation may also be interesting for others!