A new desktop from Graeme2 to go with our new-look website. Sunderland Quayside, and the activity below the surface.

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On 26th June, Sunderland University held their annual Graduate Degree Show at the university’s design centre galleries. This year, Rufus were asked to produce over 100 format display panels which featured students’ projects. The standard of work was exceptional and is already receiving national acclaim from events like New Blood and D&AD.

Of course, our two most infamous socialites Gareth and Graeme attended and helped themselves to nibbles and drinks whilst mingling with staff, students and friends. Gareth was especially happy to see a lot of the students he taught (being an academic tutor at the university) and wowed by the amount receiving first class honours. It was all down to him of course! (or so he tells us, ha-ha). A great night was had by all and thanks to Rob Burton for all of those drinks vouchers! So a very well done to all the students, and here’s to the class of ’09.

It was a networking event for anyone working in the creative, digital or media industries and consisted of free drinks and a range of Indian cuisines. There was also live music, retro games machines and a beer tasting competition. The lads had a great night, even though they nearly fell out over a game of connect 4!

There was a great atmosphere, loads of free drinks on arrival, a beer tasting competition and Connect Four… what more can you ask for!?

- Ninja Graeme

This desktop design was created by our Graeme (8ft Ninja) Metcalf. It’s a vibrant illustration of the Quayside at Sunderland, showing tags of where we live, Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, the Wearmouth Bridge and the University of Sunderland.

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The desktop design was created by our Graeme (8ft Ninja) Metcalf. It’s a vibrant illustration of the Quayside at Sunderland, showing tags of where we live, Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, the Wearmouth Bridge and the University of Sunderland.

To view it and review it on the Smashing Magazine website, click the link: Smashing Magazine – June 2009 Desktops.

It appears about half way down the page and is titled ‘Sunderland Quayside’.

or just download it direct from our Free Stuff section.

A special thank you goes to Colin Ranson – Sunderland Council, Rob Burton – Sunderland University, Stuart Smith – Wood Holmes and Ian, Elaine, Gareth and Ninja Graeme for all coming and making it a cracking night.

It was great to see young Graeme win the star prize of the night, a large red triffid which he took home for his mam - Ian

Have a look yourself at the snazzy pics.