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  • Maan Kid’s Fashion

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    1 Sep 2010 | 12:18 pm

  • Creative and Unusual Shopping Bags

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    31 Aug 2010 | 7:24 pm
    Unique and innovative beds that will help you relax at the end of the day. Car Bed Modern bed created out of recycled car parts for V8 Hotel. [link] Vertical Bed Unusual bed from Ernesto Neto allows you to sleep standing up. [link] Nest Bed Awesome bed designed to be as comfortable and cozy as a nest. [link] Bookcase Bed Karen Babel has [...]

  • SELCO: Product Design Philosophy

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    Design Observer
    26 Aug 2010 | 9:37 am
    "Lunch with the Critics," a new feature on Design Observer: Mark Lamster and Alexandra Lange travel to midtown to visit the Hotel Pennsylvania, across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

  • Personalized Lunch Boxes via Feterie

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    Robert
    20 Aug 2010 | 2:02 pm
    How could you be scared of these monsters?  Designed by Family Tree Design in a limited run of 100 prints each. Monster Friends Posters |  $100 for set of four via PaperCrave Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation system Boodalee – modern kids bedding Boon – hip baby products and toddler gear Minted – modern baby announcements Tiny Prints – birth announcements & more Wallter – coat racks, mobiles, wall decor, and textiles Zutano – clothes as unique as your baby Babyfloors – modern rugs for baby nurseries and…

  • Bottles Sound So Sweet

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    Radhika Seth
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:00 am
    Debating with a colleague of mine on what inspires designers, we concluded that since 90 to 95 % of designs (in any field) have already been created, inspiration comes from the ones that already exist. Like I know for a fact that many of you readers come to Yanko Design to be inspired, and during those Random Searches, the Cassette Tape inspired an idea thus the eTape born! Whatever the reason behind it, I love the refinements and in-sync designing. It’s the era of touchscreen and detailing, both of which are reflected in the product. So basically this goes a notch up to being retro (which…
 
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  • Istanbul Fashion Week S/S 2011: Womenswear

    2 Sep 2010 | 6:02 am
    It may only be three seasons old, but Istanbul Fashion Week has definitely whetted our appetites for more sartorial Turkish delights. Its latest staging saw a gathering of the best of the country's fashion in the city's Itu Taskisla Campus. See more from Istanbul Fashion Week Backed by the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency, the week's fashion schedule…

  • 'Cox Cookies & Cake' by Patrick Cox, London

    1 Sep 2010 | 4:00 pm
    It seems that fashion is in the grips of a sugar rush. From macaroons by Marni to cupcakes by ex-model Lorraine Pascale for Ella's Bakehouse, its leading lights are currently indulging their sweeter sides. Now it's the turn of Patrick Cox. See more Cox Cookies & Cake There may be a hint of nostalgia to Cox's new bakery - Cox Cookies & Cake - which opened this week, but…

  • 'Betty Sue' by RSA Films for Agent Provocateur

    31 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Fresh from directing Wallpaper's first foray into erotic movie making, RSA Films has teamed up with Agent Provocateur to explore the worlds of fashion and sex on screen once again. See stills from the Betty Sue campaign Ridley Scott's production company has created a two-minute film for the lingerie label's A/W 2010 campaign, accompanied by a look book of filmic stills…

  • 'Lulu Bright' pop-up furniture boutique, London

    30 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    The latest pop-up venture to appear on the London design scene is a new boutique dedicated to midcentury Scandinavian furniture and accessories. Lulu Bright's fleeting, ten-day opening on Clerkenwell Road marks the launch of the furniture company's permanent online store, Lulubright.co.uk. See more from Lulu Bright The brainchild of Eva Coppens, Lulu Bright sells an…

  • 'Lulu Bright' pop-up furniture boutique, London

    30 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    The latest pop-up venture to appear on the London design scene is a new boutique dedicated to midcentury Scandinavian furniture and accessories. Lulu Bright's fleeting, ten-day opening on Clerkenwell Road marks the launch of the furniture company's permanent online store, Lulubright.co.uk. See more from Lulu Bright The brainchild of Eva Coppens, Lulu Bright sells an…
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  • Hurry Up and Wait

    Ami Kealoha
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:56 am
    Photographers-turned-truckers peek into America's trucking subculture In summer 2008, at the height of the U.S. financial crisis, husband-and-wife photographers James Tribble and Tracey Mancenido packed up their NYC apartment and hit the road to document one of the more obscure necessities of American consumerism first-hand. Armed with little more than a commercial license, tips from Tribble's truck driver dad and a few large-format cameras, the dynamic artists embarked on their new career as truckers. The resulting body of work, a series of tenderly contemplative portraits and still-lifes,…

  • Levi's Workwear x Billy Reid

    Josh Rubin
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:38 pm
    An exclusive video documenting Billy Reid's modern Americana spin on Levi's workwear roots For both the neo-Americana-obsessed and denim-heads alike, menswear designer Billy Reid's collaboration with Levi's is a holy brand pairing, marrying Levi's workwear roots with Reid's modern cuts, fabric choices, and finishes. This behind-the-scenes video (a Cool Hunting exclusive) visits Reid at work on the craft of deconstructing garments for the 10-piece collection, as inspired by a visit to the legendary Levi's archive. Citing a worn and stained work apron from the turn of the century as his "muse,"…

  • American Ruins

    Evan Orensten
    31 Aug 2010 | 4:15 pm
    Photographer Arthur Drooker's haunting infrared images of the bygone U.S. While photographer Arthur Drooker's ruins aren't the castles and shrines that usually come to mind, his infrared images of prisons, mansions and other sites of U.S. decay evoke all the moody history and past lives of their tourist site counterparts. The Mill Valley, CA-based artist's "American Ruins" exhibit (opening at the Virgina Center for Architecture on 9 September 2010) culls these haunting photos from from his award-winning 2007 book of the same name, featuring luminescent images that with each crack and chip…

  • A+: The Young Designers' Platform

    Margaret Kaminski
    30 Aug 2010 | 12:07 pm
    Our favorite three emerging designers from the American Design Club's latest show An opportunity for emerging designers to showcase their work, A+: The Young Designers' Platform took place earlier this month during the Accent on Design event at New York's International Gift Fair. The American Design Club curated the event, aiming to highlight raw new creatives and their recent contributions to the design world. Seven out of ten of this year's winners also had a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, bringing simple solutions to the world's environmental concerns to the…

  • Link About It: This Week's Picks

    CH Contributor
    28 Aug 2010 | 9:17 am
    Piss whiskey, cannabis catering, a cigarette-smoking machine and more in our weekly web survey 1. Gilpin Family Whiskey For this weekend's gross-out conversation starter, go no further than researcher and diabetic James Gilpin's extreme DIY project. Pointing out the ways we can "harvest the biological resources that our elderly already process in abundance," he recently started purifying the naturally sugar-rich urine of diabetics to make "pisskey." 2. A Night Club Map of Harlem Originally published in a 1932 issue of Manhattan Magazine, " A Night Club Map of Harlem" plots out points of…
 
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  • 14 Creative and Unusual Beds

    Toxel.com
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:49 pm
    Unique and innovative beds that will help you relax at the end of the day. Car Bed Modern bed created out of recycled car parts for V8 Hotel. [link] Vertical Bed Unusual bed from Ernesto Neto allows you to sleep standing up. [link] Nest Bed Awesome bed designed to be as comfortable and cozy as a nest. [link] Bookcase Bed Karen Babel has [...]

  • Creative and Unusual Shopping Bags

    Toxel.com
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:24 pm
    The most creative and unique shopping bag designs from all over the world. Lipton Shopping Bag Cool shopping bag designed to look like Lipton Clear Green tea bag. Volkswagen Bag These clever shopping bags were given out during the Paris Motor Show. Burka Shopping Bag Unique shopping bag designed for P Magazine shows life through Burka. Meralco Shopping Bags Awesome shopping bags designed [...]

  • Eyelashes for your Car

    Toxel.com
    30 Aug 2010 | 5:18 pm
    Why not dress up your car’s headlights with cute and stylish eyelashes? CarLashes are made from flexible material that bends around headlights and attaches easily with automotive trim tape. Will not damage paint. [via]

  • Art Inside Toilet Paper Rolls

    Toxel.com
    29 Aug 2010 | 2:55 pm
    Anastassia Elias, a talented French artist, creates wonderful paper art inside of recycled toilet paper tubes. For more cool art by Anastassia Elias, visit her behance portfolio. [via]

  • Urinal and Sink Combo

    Toxel.com
    28 Aug 2010 | 4:47 pm
    Eco urinal concept, designed by Yeongwoo Kim, recycles the water that is used for washing hands to flush the urine. As an added bonus, sink with integrated urinal will also help free up some extra space in the bathroom. [via]
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  • Murakami Does Macy’s

    Josh Spear
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:37 am
    This is big for Murakami fans and collectors. The well known characters Kaikai and Kiki will be even more well known after their appearance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. If familiar figures like Kermit the Frog and SpongeBob SquarePants are simply too jejune for you as their larger-than-life, helium-filled representations wind their way toward Herald Square on Thanksgiving morning, the organizers of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have added two new entrants to the 2010 lineup that they hope will appeal to more erudite tastes. Kaikai and Kiki, two weirdly cute (or is that…

  • AT-95 Furniture

    Josh Spear
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:10 am
    Nice stuff. Designed and built in Middle America since 1995. More on their website.

  • The Wilderness Downtown

    Josh Spear
    30 Aug 2010 | 12:42 pm
    This Google Chrome Experiment called The Wilderness Downtown is beyond awesome. Maybe the best piece of digital execution I have seen in several years. If I gave away screen shots, it would ruin it. Sit through the whole song by Arcade Fire, and enter your actual address for best results. Chris Milk, you’re a genius.  Also, don’t touch/click until it asks you.  Just sit and watch.

  • Holiday Matinee T-Shirts

    Josh Spear
    29 Aug 2010 | 6:27 pm
    I’m totally digging the new Holiday Matinee t-shirts celebrating creativity.

  • Aston Martin Carbon Black DBS by Jeff Koons

    Josh Spear
    27 Aug 2010 | 7:13 am
    It doesn’t entirely make sense to me why Jeff Koons painted over the already special unique black paint Aston Martin used on this particular DBS, but I still like it. It’s sort of like lollipop land meets James Bond. I’m sure we’ll see this go at auction for an obscene amount (worth it, surely) in only a matter of time. Via Luxist
 
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  • Introducing a New ZURBian

    25 Aug 2010 | 10:10 am
    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… another new ZURBian! We’d like to extend a big ZURB welcome to Chris Michel, our newest designer. Chris just moved from Clovis to good ‘ol Santa Cruz, where he lives with his wife and makes the drive over the hill everyday to come to ZURB HQ in Campbell. He’s already learned to love highway 17 and was 2 hours late on his second day due to an epic cabbage-truck accident (which we of course hassled him for mercilessly). He brings a hard-working and simultaneously laid-back attitude to the ZURB mix and is hoping ZURB will open his horizons as a…

  • How LinkedIn Broke Through: A Talk with Co-founder Konstantin Guericke

    20 Aug 2010 | 7:24 am
    Once upon a time in a land not so far away LinkedIn had big plans but zero users. Nowadays they dominate the space of social networking for professionals. How did they break through? We know the right person to ask — Konstantin Guericke, LinkedIn's Co-Founder and former VP of Marketing. Together we go in the wayback machine to user number one. LinkedIn was born 7 years ago. In the next year the social media sector would blow up from being dominated by Friendster to the launch of MySpace later that year to the launch of Facebook in 2004. Most of social networks at the time were trying to…

  • Make Smart Data-Based Decisions

    11 Aug 2010 | 3:03 pm
    It's a well-worn argument between designers and engineers: Can you drive an emotional decision based on data? We think so! In fact, we've come up with a way to combine both personal preference and analytics for results that help everyone on the team make the best decisions. Verify is a great way to quickly collect and analyze user feedback. We created this web-based tool to help users act on hard data, not intuition or gut-reactions. Designers shouldn't shy away from working with data, in fact they should embrace it. Data works as an agent for esoteric ideas that may have no grounding, and it…

  • The Art of an Agenda-Led Meeting

    10 Aug 2010 | 2:09 pm
    Creativity happens when it happens, right? Wrong. When working with a team, design in a business setting needs to be structured to get the best results. Learn to write a good agenda to make your project meetings go smoothly and set the team up for a win. We've had our share of bad meetings at ZURB and the worst are the ones that drift around and produce only mediocre results. Why is it that the longer the meeting lasts, the less results you'll have in the end? It's because there's no roadmap for how the meeting will go, and collaboration works best when people are prepared. Creating a Plan…

  • What's Your Focus: Why or How?

    9 Aug 2010 | 4:44 pm
    When it comes to project development, is your team focused on the why or the how? Just like individuals, teams need to constantly improve their efficiency and learn new skills. One way to do that is hone your team's ability to answer "how and why" questions about their work. "How" questions establish processes and methods, and the answers are very important to a growing business. "Why" questions are just as crucial, though, because those answers empower employees to make decisions that could potentially keep the business from flat-lining. "How" questions are about learning: Inexperienced and…
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  • Vote For Your Favorite Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Project

    Radhika Seth
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:48 am
    All eyes are trained at Earl’s Court, London for the announcement of the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Competition. However there is a slight hitch and the folks at Electrolux are looking towards you for some help. An august jury has been assigned to pick the winner, but EDL believes in democracy as well. They want You the People to vote for your favorite project. The winner of the People’s Choice will hold value in the eyes of the jury and hence democracy gets to smile! So hurry and cast your vote for ‘Electrolux Design Lab 2010 People’s Choice’ – here is a recap…

  • Cassettes PMP Are So Reto And Cool!

    Radhika Seth
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:32 am
    Debating with a colleague of mine on what inspires designers, we concluded that since 90 to 95 % of designs (in any field) have already been created, inspiration comes from the ones that already exist. Like I know for a fact that many of you readers come to Yanko Design to be inspired, and during those Random Searches, the Cassette Tape inspired an idea thus the eTape born! Whatever the reason behind it, I love the refinements and in-sync designing. It’s the era of touchscreen and detailing, both of which are reflected in the product. So basically this goes a notch up to being retro (which…

  • Bottles Sound So Sweet

    Radhika Seth
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:00 am
    When the aim is to design something that is eco-friendly with minimum resources and the end product should not be some fancy faff but a real working device; the challenge becomes really tough. Liteon Awards usually have this premise for designers to build upon and this year is no different. Let’s look at the Green’s Voice, a speaker that is powered by paper battery and uses an empty recycled PET bottle for its functioning. An amusing idea that reduces the use of material plus resources and looks equally neat. Designers: Nien-An Lin, Ya-Fang Cheng & Genius KYE Systems Corp…

  • A Cell Without Speaking

    Chris Burns
    2 Sep 2010 | 12:03 am
    This is the Compass Phone, a device which both asks serious questions of the modern day cell phone and answers with an elegant alternative: itself. This project asks weather mobiles are surveillance tools, digital leashes if you will – definitely a scary thought. In a poetic manner, the Compass Phone acts as a tether to another, using its GPS function to point you in the direction of the person you wish to be near with a compass. On the top, the amount of time it’ll take you and them to meet is displayed. The time on top is displayed in real time, shown by either transport or time…

  • Beats by Eames

    Chris Burns
    2 Sep 2010 | 12:03 am
    This right here is a wireless speaker system inspired by the works of Charles and Ray Eames. Specifically, it uses the “Eames Quadraflex Speakers” system as a drawing board to create this DIY project. Designer Joel Pirela built a wooden box with an access door in the back, jammed (with care) a bunch of amazing speaker components in there, and created an opening for sound at the front, covered with a black aluminum grill. Painted all in an off-white shade for that “vintage look” and set it right up in Pirela’s house. You may ask, “hey, what’s the deal?
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  • Maan Kid’s Fashion

    Design Mom
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:18 pm
    Is it possible to geek out over children’s clothing? If yes, I am geeking out over this line, called Maan. What do you think of the long belts? Ohhhh. They offer warm weather clothes too! spotted on seesaw

  • Arapahoe Acres

    Design Mom
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:36 am
    In Denver, there are a handful of neighborhoods that are entirely made up of mid-century modern architecture. They’re completely charming and wonderful places to take a walk. On Saturday, one of those neighborhoods, Arapahoe Acres, invited people to come tour the homes and gardens. What a treat! Some of the homes have been modernized, but stay true to the mid-century spirit. Others are entirely original — with no updates or changes. Such a cool way to spend an afternoon. A few things that caught my eye: 1) built in furniture (like the sofa above), 2) bamboo ceilings: 3) this really…

  • A Letter To Her Baby from Kara Carroll

    Design Mom
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:05 am
    My Dear Emma, I have never been a brave person. In my entire life, I can probably count on one hand the number of actual risks I’ve ever taken.  Anything I’ve done that people might say seemed brave or required some courage is probably just a matter of perspective- it likely didn’t seem hard or scary to me, or I wouldn’t have done it. But all that changed the day I met you. You, my beautiful, amazing second daughter, were only with me for 36 weeks.  And saying I met you is something of a misnomer; your precious little heart had stopped beating probably 16 hours before I delivered…

  • DIY: Skinny Ties

    Design Mom
    31 Aug 2010 | 3:23 pm
    One of Ralph’s requests for his birthday was skinny ties. They are surprisingly hard to find — either too long or too expensive for a 13-year-old’s wardrobe. So a few weeks ago, I had an idea: I would buy some old fat ties at a thrift shop and take them to a tailor to have them altered. Brilliant, right? But then, of course, I forgot about the idea till 3 days before his birthday. At which point, I tried to rush and make it happen. I found 5 great ties at Goodwill and sped them to the tailor. There, I was told it would take 10 days and cost $37 each to skinny them up. Blech. But…

  • Book of the Week: Gyo Fujikawa’s Mother Goose

    Design Mom
    31 Aug 2010 | 2:20 pm
    We have a few Mother Goose books at our house, and one of my favorites is this version by Gyo Fujikawa. This is an older volume that’s been reissued. The illustrations are familiar feeling and comforting (and totally old school cool), and I swear, it has twice as many poems as any other Mother Goose I’ve come across. I love reading Mother Goose poems aloud. I like to think of all those mothers and fathers who have read or recited the familiar words to their own little ones — for decades and decades (even centuries?). Do your kids like Mother Goose poems? Last time I posted about…
 
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  • What We Saw » Venice Biennale: National Pavilions

    Tiffany Chu
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:07 pm
    by Tiffany ChuThe concept of each country showing their best colors at the Venice Biennale began from 1895, in the same spirit of nationalism (or chauvinism) of the World's Fair. This year, proceeding straight ahead from the Giardini entrance, we take you on part one of a tour through the best of the national pavilions.

  • What We Saw » Two Days in Marfa, Texas

    Amanda Dameron
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:34 pm
    by Amanda DameronIt requires a long and dusty trek across the desert to reach Marfa,Texas. Situated 200 miles from El Paso, Marfa is a little burg in west Texas with a population of 2,200 and a thriving community culture steeped in modern art and architecture. I traveled there to meet with the inimitable designer Barbara Hill, whose Marfa residence, a renovated turn-of-the-century dance hall, will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dwell. She squired me around, showed me the sights and introduced me to this unique and vibrant arts community. While I only had two days, admittedly not nearly…

  • A Great Idea » Winner: Coolcapitals Cool Case Contest

    Amanda Dameron
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:17 pm
    by Amanda DameronThis was a tough one! After much deliberation, our judges are excited to announce the grand-prize winner of the Coolcapitals Cool Case competition.

  • Event Spotlight » SFMOMA talks Olivetti's Design

    Aaron Britt
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:18 pm
    by Aaron BrittEarlier this year SFMOMA hosted a big extravaganza marking the opening of it's 75th anniversary show 75 Years of Looking Forward. In addition to finely-curated group of paintings and objects, a number of curators, artists and local writers were asked to do a series of informal gallery talks on what was on display. I happened to catch assistant curator of architecture and design Joseph Becker talking about Giovanni Pintori's poster design at the Italian firm Olivetti and generally about how the company embraced design. Though the video was shot months ago, it recently went up…

  • What We Saw » Venice Biennale: Arsenale

    Tiffany Chu
    31 Aug 2010 | 12:34 pm
    by Tiffany ChuI was once told, "If you ever go to the Venice Biennale, you will see all of the architecture that the world will be seeing for the next two years." So here I am, at the opening of the 2010 Biennale, drinking in two years' worth of architectural innovations and provocations and storing it for the future. The first of our slideshows covers my encounters at the Arsenale—and will surely quench the thirst of your eyeballs.
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  • What factors determine a graphic designer’s salary?

    Charlie B. Johnson
    30 Aug 2010 | 1:35 am
    How much to charge clients is every graphic designers concern. You charge excessively, they might not hire you. You bill them under-par, they might consider you as a cheap designer. For this reason, the perfect fee range should be determined beforehand. There comes in every graphic designer’s mind a question…Are we truly valued and paid?This query ensue a series of questions like ‘How much a graphic designer should be paid?’ and ’On what criteria should he be paid?’ Although I have always advocated that the graphic design field is for the sheer pleasure…

  • The Marvels of 3D Vision – Experience Reality!!!

    Charlie B. Johnson
    24 Aug 2010 | 1:46 am
      Being a graphic designer, 3D technology amazes me the most. Like many gaming fans, I was filled with elation and excitement when NVIDIA first launched its GeForce 3D Vision glasses. The gaming experience provided by the glasses is speechless. It’s almost as if you’re actually in the game. Experiencing reality in gaming has never been so enjoyable without the 3D glasses. Not only this, 3D glasses are also applied in movies and animated cartoons these days to give a real experience that the viewers cherish.   GeForce 3D Vision game demo NVIDIA® 3D Vision™…

  • Submit Graphic Design Portfolios on GDB – Exhibit your creativity!!

    Charlie B. Johnson
    20 Aug 2010 | 2:48 am
    Last year, I did a post on impressive graphic designer portfolios…till now the response has been remarkable with evident keenness of my readers to submit their own portfolios. In response to that and in line with the growing demand of portfolio submissions from graphic designers, GDB decided to launch its very own “Submit Your Portfolio” section. This will provide all graphic designers the opportunity they require to exhibit their creative collections to the graphic design community. Many of you must ponder…how do I get noticed? How do I get my talent revealed to the…

  • 8 Famous Brands and their Rebranding Cost!

    Charlie B. Johnson
    19 Aug 2010 | 3:35 am
      We all know giant multinationals and famous brands invest heavily in their brand identity design. But most of the time costs incurred are kept a secret. Bear in mind that a rebranding cost is entirely different from the cost of a logo redesign. A complete rebranding includes changes to the logo design, package design, marketing campaigns and the cost incurred to expose the rebranding into the market. As graphic designers we ought to know how much do famous companies and brands spend on their brand identity design. When a company posts an outrageous figure for its corporate rebranding,…

  • Client Criticism for Graphic Designers – Not a big deal!!

    Charlie B. Johnson
    16 Aug 2010 | 1:08 am
      For graphic designers, clients are everything. And why wouldn’t they? They are the chief source of revenue and income for designers. But no graphic designer is willing to sell his pride and prestige for any money. Designers get paid to work on graphic design projects and not listen to demeaning comments from clients. Although client criticism is part and parcel of the game, let us be clear on the two aspects of criticism. The first aspect is the constructive criticism and the other is pessimistic criticism. Constructive criticism is always helpful for graphic designers as they…
 
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    Behance: Featured Projects

  • Residents of the Kind Mushroom Forest

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:45 am
    Everyday life at ToTai Island

  • Ugmonk 2nd Anniversary Collector's Set

    2 Sep 2010 | 4:45 am
    Ugmonk 2nd Anniversary Collector's Set - Limited Edition of 200

  • Jays

    2 Sep 2010 | 12:45 am
    Website for swedish earphone manufactor Jays. Work included, concept, interaction design, web design, web developent and flash development.

  • Later summer ebb

    1 Sep 2010 | 8:45 pm
    Random drawings from late summer 2010

  • Advance Nonwoven - Identity

    1 Sep 2010 | 4:45 pm
    Our job was to create an identity that visualized the company profile, and give them a strong and professional public image. All of the stationary and prints are of course made in 100% recyclable paper, just as their products.
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    Industrial Design Served

  • Emu® - Premium Outdoor Furniture - December 2008

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    Outdoor furniture design project for Emu

  • Flip

    2 Sep 2010 | 12:00 am
    Flip is a concept of roller inline that increase the ergonomic. Through the large opening, it is easy to put on and take your rollerskates.

  • Bathyscaphe Timepieces

    1 Sep 2010 | 4:00 pm
    A journey of a luxury watch collection from concept to a working manufactured prototype.

  • Parenthèse

    1 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    Designed in an asymmetric shape allows you to change your posture according to the mood you are in throughout the day. The next position is always the best!!!

  • iTree - HiFi iPod/iPhone Docking Station

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:00 am
    The iTree is a high-end iPod, iPhone Docking Station - The design is just a simple tree which is hollowed out with a special technique to create an extra ordinary HiFi Sound.
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  • Haircut Time: 25 Hair Styles That Will Blow Your Mind

    Marc
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Marc in Urban & Street Art, Urban Images. ] As someone who has never said anything to a hair stylist beyond “Make it shorter,” I have a true admiration for people who step outside of the box and get truly creative with their hair. It’s rare to see someone nowadays with a magnificent mohawk, and though coloring hair is fairly common, the extent to which these hair artisans manipulate their appearance is amazing. Here are some of the wildest haircuts I’ve seen: Sports Fanatics (Images via dynamosoccer, chicagonow, buzzfeed, waycoolpics, nydailynews) Sports…

  • Robot Tattoos: Awesome Mechanical Body Art

    Marc
    31 Aug 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Marc in Gadgets & Geek Art, Technology & Futurism. ] Robots are intrinsically fascinating, especially now that we almost have the technological capability to create what once was only a science fiction fan’s dream. We’re not quite there, however, and so we continue to give life to our imaginations of a robot inhabited world through the most permanent means at our disposal: ink. Here are some of the most creative and well done robot tattoos around: Toy Robots (Images via robotliving, hopegallerytattoo, robotliving, esimpsonphoto) Vintage toy robots are sparking…

  • Retro-Futurism: 13 Failed Urban Design Ideas

    Steph
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Steph in Architecture & Design, History & Factoids, Technology & Futurism. ] Many an architect has dreamed up visionary plans for city centers, but few have actually seen their designs come to fruition in a real live urban setting. And while many such unbuilt concepts are technically viable, others are wacky, fanciful or downright bizarre. These 13 retro urban design ideas for the future, from perfectly symmetrical egalitarian communities to the egotistical demands of a deranged dictator, will probably never become reality – and in many cases, we’re better off that…

  • Stuck On You: Seattle’s Gum Wall Is Pretty, Gross

    Steve
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Steve in Graffiti & Drawing, Travel & Places, Urban & Street Art. ] The “Gum Wall” takes the concept of sticktoitiveness to a new level – actually, 15 feet above Post Alley in Seattle‘s famous Pike Place Market. The wall’s owners no longer bother scraping away the gooey graffiti, no doubt causing those who “chews” to add a wad to what’s been called one of the world’s germiest tourist attractions to drool with anticipation. (images via: Rebecca Ellison Photography and Oddity Central) Got the gumption to check out a little…

  • Star Power: New Perspectives on a Classic Landmark

    Delana
    28 Aug 2010 | 10:00 am
    [ By Delana in Architecture & Design, Travel & Places, Urban & Street Art. ] It’s one of the most-photographed American landmarks ever. It’s recognizable to people around the world despite the fact that it has been around for less than a century. It represents the hopes and dreams of the hopefuls who flock to California every day to follow their dreams. It is, of course, the Hollywood sign. Photographer Ted VanCleave photographed the iconic sign in a whole new light. Because it’s been photographed so many times, by so many people and in so many ways, it’s…
 
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  • One Man’s Island: House vs. Massive Housing Development

    dornob
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    No neighbors or streets, water or electricity – not so much as a staircase leading up to the front door – yet this Chinese homeowner remains determined not to sell in the face of a wave-like set of developments despite being in their direct path. Like a bent spike in a board, ‘nail house’ owners like Zhu Baogang are the ultimate Davids in modern tales of developer Goliaths. The walls look like they could fall down without notice – remnants of the shared party-wall system of a series of side-by-side townhouses, all demolished save this one. A makeshift ladder is…

  • Waterproof Paper!? Artisan Pottery of Waste, Wood & Sand

    dornob
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:00 pm
    It might be a bit pretentiously presented (complete with cute little rusticated tags), but would you be less than boastful if you brought together so many elements in one design? These clever works are a combination of local, free-trade, artisan-made pottery pieces plus a biodegradable set of recycled materials. Without using synthetic chemicals or eco-harmful varnishes, Ceylon Paper Pottery has developed a 100% waterproof hybrid material made of waste wood, reused paper and simple sand. The result looks and feels like rough homemade papers, but has the strength and durability of typical…

  • Buried in Style: 6 Chic Wood Caskets & Cool Funeral Coffins

    dornob
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Some say caskets, others say coffins, but if death is the ultimate equalizer it may not matter to you once you are at the funeral home or lying six feet under – though before you go, it may be worth considering how stylish your (permanent) exist strategy is. Contemporary German architect Gregor Darius Haiduk is the latest in a long line of countrymen (the Brother’s Grim come to mind) to have addressed topics deemed too morbid for some creative types: in this case, the creation of a vessel to be set in your final resting place. Some of his works are simply abstract, while others…

  • Oops, Sh!t … Help! 3 Ingenious IKEA Assembly Service Ads

    dornob
    31 Aug 2010 | 3:00 pm
    Those who enjoy efficiency in furniture design may find they have a love/hate relationship with the (in)famous IKEA, which prides itself on cheap, flat-pack, easy-to-ship but still-stylish home products … with some assembly required. These humorously artistic advertisements show off a lighter side of this international furnishings company, and remind people that they do have installation services available. Grabaz und Partner created this campaign with their target audience clearly in mind, as well as their critics. The best laid plans, as anyone who has built something complex from…

  • Stealth Stone Summer Home Rises Right Up from the Rocks

    dornob
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    Set along the rocky coast of Norway, you might not even notice this home in the distance sitting there on the shore – it blurs boundaries between architecture and landscape in a sublime (and stealthy) way. In fact, the house (designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs) had to do conform to its surrounding environment simply to get a permit in the first place – but the result goes beyond meeting bare necessities of local building codes. Some of the stone walls preexist the current structure and were simply left in place and built around. Others were created from broken rocks that resulting from…
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  • 1 Bit Symphony

    johnnypunk
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:22 am
    Bits, bytes, bots. Opening the album and you start the symphony. Simple and cool.2 Vote(s)

  • Ceramic R+Evolution Tiles By Karm Rashid

    laurasweet
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:10 am
    Karim Rashid has turned his recognizable organic and geometric patterns and images into a special collection of tiles called R+Evolution which includes wall tiles in five different colors, nine accent tiles and a floor tile for Ceramiche Refin and DTS.2 Vote(s)

  • Medusae Pendant Lamps

    pitaandpizza
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:10 am
    These gorgeous lamps by Roxy Towry-Russell will transform any space in a fascinating underwater Wolrd.2 Vote(s)

  • Zebra Table Lamp

    erina
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:09 am
    Made from high quality clear polycarbonate with interior silver mirror finish stripes and polished aluminum metal components.2 Vote(s)

  • Peppy, a dumbbell shaped penny bank.

    designaddicted
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:09 am
    With Peppy, you will increase your muscles, and your bank account! It´s the only penny bank in the world that will make you healthier and wealthier! This silicone coated penny bank is supposed to come in five vivid colors, each one representing a different poundage, and of course, it will also be available in classic white.2 Vote(s)
 
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  • Cardboard Cameras by Kiel Johnson

    pitaandpizza
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:16 am
    Cardboard seems to be more and more an inspiring media in the contemporary art world. After covering Anastassia Elias’ and her World inside toilet papers rolls and the amazing sculptures of Chris Gilmour, we felt like we shouldn’t have left this go unnoticed. American artist Kiel Johnson made this wonderful collection of cardboard cameras that includes SLRs, Polaroids, point and shoot, twin lens cameras and the retro 8mm!1 Vote(s)

  • Couture Furniture by Bryonie Porter

    Bloomacious
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:16 am
    Couture furniture created by British designer Bryonie Porter - amazing!1 Vote(s)

  • Design In Gabbia

    pitaandpizza
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:20 am
    Design in Gabbia italian for “design in a cage" colorful way to describe the collaboration by Anthony Knight, Studio Imegadito and Raffaella Brunzin, with support from the social co-operative Rio Terà dei Pensieri, which provides training courses and manages employment workshops for inmates of the prison “Casa Circondariale maschile di Santa Maria Maggiore" in Venezia. Using machinery already in prison workshops, about 40 prisoners are participating in this design project to create and produce practical, multi-purpose cotton accessories based on essential needs. We love the logo too!!!

  • 'Vintage 1980a4s Princess GLASS telephone'

    sara
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:07 am
    Vintage stuff is oh so cool, and anything that promises to compliment our modern homes is always accepted with wide arms open. At Etsy, we checked out the cool phone that seems to be from the Victorian era. The Vintage 1980’s Princess GLASS telephone wears the price tag of $35. But I’m sure for such a wow functional product that adds to the beauty of your modern home, each one of you would be ready to grab one.1 Vote(s)

  • Coffee cup that stands tilted!

    sara
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:03 am
    Cool ceramic tableware in one form or the other has been decorating your dining table since long. The available patterns, designs are undeniably remarkable but you surely want something unique every now and then. Here’s a cool coffee cup that stands apart from the crowd for the fact that it doesn’t stand straight. The cool coffee cup in zero gravity when in use can be placed vertically and when it’s not in use, it can be tilted in place just like in weightless state. Pretty unique coffee cup that surely each one of you out there will fancy.1 Vote(s)
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  • 1 Bit Symphony

    johnnypunk
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:22 am
    Bits, bytes, bots. Opening the album and you start the symphony. Simple and cool.2 Vote(s)

  • Ceramic R+Evolution Tiles By Karm Rashid

    laurasweet
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:10 am
    Karim Rashid has turned his recognizable organic and geometric patterns and images into a special collection of tiles called R+Evolution which includes wall tiles in five different colors, nine accent tiles and a floor tile for Ceramiche Refin and DTS.2 Vote(s)

  • Medusae Pendant Lamps

    pitaandpizza
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:10 am
    These gorgeous lamps by Roxy Towry-Russell will transform any space in a fascinating underwater Wolrd.2 Vote(s)

  • Zebra Table Lamp

    erina
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:09 am
    Made from high quality clear polycarbonate with interior silver mirror finish stripes and polished aluminum metal components.2 Vote(s)

  • Peppy, a dumbbell shaped penny bank.

    designaddicted
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:09 am
    With Peppy, you will increase your muscles, and your bank account! It´s the only penny bank in the world that will make you healthier and wealthier! This silicone coated penny bank is supposed to come in five vivid colors, each one representing a different poundage, and of course, it will also be available in classic white.2 Vote(s)
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  • Use the 80-20 Rule to Increase Your Website’s Effectiveness

    Jacob Gube
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:30 am
    Want to increase your website’s conversion rate? Want more subscribers, opt-ins, members, customers? How about doing less work while you’re at it? Too good to be true? Nope. It’s possible if you apply the 80-20 rule: focus on the 20% that will bring you 80% of the results. By doing an 80-20 optimization of your website — whittling your pages down to the 20% of things that produces 80% of the results — you’ll not only have a simpler site that’ll convert better, but you’ll have less work in developing and managing it since there’ll be fewer…

  • 50 Amazing Free Icon Sets

    Jacob Gube
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:30 am
    There are a lot of free icon sets out there for you to use. In this collection, we rounded up a few icon sets from all over the web that you can use in your design projects. The hundreds of featured icons here are diverse in their styles: glossy, hand-drawn, realistic, textured are among the design themes you’ll find. I hope you find a handful of icon sets that you’ll bookmark, download, and use! Note: You should read the license of each icon set before using them. Some of the icon sets featured here are available only for personal use. If you want to discover more free icons,…

  • Sponsor Love: Companies That Support Six Revisions

    Jacob Gube
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:30 am
    It takes plenty of resources to bring you articles about design and development free of charge. Without our sponsors, we wouldn’t be able to bring you top-notch content that you can enjoy and learn from. Thankfully, we’re able to do all of this with the help of our sponsors who support our community — companies that also create amazing products and provide excellent services to web professionals like us. We’d like to thank our site sponsors between July 1, 2010 – August 30, 2010 and talk a little bit about what they do. As readers, you can support Six Revisions…

  • Designing By Numbers: Data Analysis for Web Designers

    Jacob Gube
    31 Aug 2010 | 3:30 am
    Judging what’s best for an audience is never far from the web designer’s mind. The ability to predict whether a web design will soar like an eagle or sink like the Titanic is among the most subjective and complex measurements you will encounter. While resources that explain best practices exist, and your visitors contacting you about serious issues and offering you feedback relating to your site will occur if you have the proper mechanisms in place — it’s ultimately your responsibility to be proactive and research, investigate, and determine the what, why and how to…

  • Craftsmanship in Designing Websites

    Jacob Gube
    30 Aug 2010 | 3:50 am
    With high pressure from clients and crazy development schedules for web designers, it is easy to forget to spend the proper amount of time crafting a design. In the interest of speeding things up, it’s tempting to skip over small details. This is an easy pitfall to which to succumb, but in the end, it can hurt your overall career. This article will share methods and simple tools for building better portfolio pieces, having happier clients, and imbuing your work with more value. Professional Pride and Value If you do not take pride in your job, strive to build better value, and feel…
 
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    Better Living Through Design

  • Bookshelf Cupboard

    katie
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:01 am
    If you’ve got storage issues, check out Skitsch’s Bookshelf Collection. Each piece carefully hides all sorts of clutter behind its trompe oeil door. There’s a full-on sized bookshelf cupboard (above), a sideboard and a smaller side table (shown below). Cupboard: L86 W30,5 H210,5 cm, € 1.980,00 Sideboard: L125 W37,5 H104,5 cm, € 1.580,00 Sidetable: L61 W37,5 H48 cm, € 495,00

  • Messenger Bag by 25togo

    katie
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:55 am
    Need a messenger bag? How about this waterproof nylon bag by 25togo? It’s got just enough style to set you apart from the crowd and has a handy divider that’s perfect for keeping a laptop secure. L 430mm W 300mm D 150mm (suitable for laptops)

  • Ela Desktop Calculator

    katie
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:41 am
    I’m not sure if you use a desktop calculator or not, but either way you might find yourself wanting to buy this green gem of a number cruncher if only to gaze at it each and every day. I mean, come on, if there’s any reason to go old school, it’s for this baby. It’s got a nicely sized keypad, two-line display, currency converter and tax calculator. Plus, it’s just the right shade of green. Designer: Theo Williams, 2009 Made of eco-friendly PLA plastic. Solar- and battery-powered; includes two button-cell batteries. 8h x 3.75w x 0.38″d

  • Link Tables by Tom Dixon

    katie
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:44 am
    These sturdy tables are made from a single piece of solid aluminum, so you know they’re not going anywhere when the wind blows. Suitable for outdoor use. Designer: Tom Dixon Hand polished with a black powder coated finish. small (side table), 17″ x 16″h: $525.00 large (coffee table), 32″ x 12″h: $1,055.00

  • Umamy Concrete Desk Accessories

    Simon
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:50 am
    I just stumbled across this neat set of cast concrete desk accessories from Israeli design group Umamy. Simply titled “Concrete Office Helpers”, this line of organizers are sure to add a bit of industrial-chic styling (and quite a bit of heft) to your desk.  The entire set currently costs $300, but individual pieces can also be purchased.
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    Simply Stated

  • DIY Project from Sweet Paul: Easy Hanging Bench

    KristinAppenbrink
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:55 am
    My apartment has a roof deck that we share with our neighbors in the building, and while there are some assorted chairs and tables out there, they aren't really comfortable enough to spend a lot of time in them. Essentially I just want something that's comfortable enough that I can spend some time in it reading.   We do have a tree that hangs over the deck, so for a while I considered a hammock, but I came across this DIY project on Sweet Paul's blog, and it might just be my Labor Day weekend project.     It looks easy enough. The bench shown is actually an IKEA bench minus the…

  • Small Talk Studio

    HollyBecker
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:28 am
    There is a shop that I mentioned in a piece for Etsy (here) that I wrote but I wasn't able to go into detail about it since I had so many other sellers in that article to talk about. Now that I have a little more time, I'd like to focus in on the work of Small Talk Studio. The work of illustrator Alyssa Nassner, this studio is based in Baltimore and specializes mainly in screen prints and cards (remember, you can also frame cards too!) along with product design. Like you, I go through phases when it comes to purchasing, sometimes it is art and other times I'm all about ceramics or…

  • Resources for the Chronically Disorganized and Hoarders

    ErinDoland
    31 Aug 2010 | 8:51 am
    Not everyone who wants to unclutter and organize her home can do so without the help of someone else. Thankfully, assistance and effective treatments are available for those who need it and their families: Often times, chronic disorganization and hoarding are a side effect or symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder. For individuals who struggle with these specific effects or symptoms, The International OCD Foundation can be a fantastic resource for finding treatment. Sometimes chronic disorganization and hoarding exist as a stand-alone condition and not as a side effect or symptom of another…

  • The Animal Print Shop by Sharon Montrose

    KristinAppenbrink
    30 Aug 2010 | 12:46 pm
    I came across Sharon Montrose's photography awhile ago on Etsy and fell in love with it. I am completely in awe of her ability to capture the animals (especially the baby animals) that she photographs in such wonderful poses. Take a look at one of my favorite examples, the baby giraffe series:         Luckily, Sharon has recently launched a print shop where you can order copies of her photos. I think these five prints are going on my wishlist:             You can find all of these prints and more at The Animal Print Shop.

  • Motivational Links for August 26, 2010

    ErinDoland
    26 Aug 2010 | 7:00 am
    I've been thinking a great deal about words that begin with the letter P lately -- productivity, promptness, and procrastination. The following articles are on the topic and really speak to getting motivated to unclutter and organize your home and office. Enjoy! "Nine ways to never be late again" from DumbLittleMan.com "50 Photos to Inspire a Joyous and Vibrant Life" on HealthyLifestyleDesign.com. These are terrific reminders for why we want to get our home and work lives uncluttered and organized -- so we have more time for fun things like these images portray. "Be polite and put your…
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  • Old Digg Crushes New Digg in Reader Vote

    1 Sep 2010 | 4:57 pm
    In the debate between the old version of Digg and the new Digg, the readers have spoken.Last week, Digg launched version 4.0 of the popular social news website. Its been a rocky road pre-launch, so why would it be any different post-launch?Since the launch of the New Digg, which introduced the ability to follow friends, a faster architecture and personalized news, users have been in revolt, mostly over the types of stories reaching the front page. Digg has since addressed some of these issues, but the debate rages on.Last week we asked you, the Mashable readers, for your opinion on Digg.

  • 5 Reasons Why Apple TV Is (Still) Boring

    1 Sep 2010 | 3:44 pm
    We know the new Apple TV is really small, and cheap and easy-to-use. That's all good, but still not knocking our socks off despite being the ripest area for expansion by a company that has already firmly established itself on the computer, phone, portable media player and tablet. Here are five reasons Apple TV is still boring.

  • NOOOO, a gunman is holding someone hostage at the Discovery Channel Headquarters!

    1 Sep 2010 | 1:57 pm
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  • iPod nano vs touch vs shuffle... fight!

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:56 pm
    Three new iPods under one roof -- how could we not throw on a table and see how they size up to one another? Obviously, the iPod touch is the black sheep here in terms of sheer physical space, but the width / height difference between nano is as marginal as you probably guessed. More pics below! Gallery: iPod shuffle vs nano vs touch (2010)... fight!iPod nano vs touch vs shuffle... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | |Email this|Comments

  • Epic's spectacular Unreal Engine 3 tech demo free at iTunes App Store

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:56 pm
    Did you oooh and ahh at the fantastic gaming graphics that accompanied today's Apple keynote? You won't have to wait for next week's iOS 4.1 to get a taste of those textures for yourself. Though the full-on gladiator dueling of Epic's "Project Sword" may be a while off, you can get your hot little hands on "Epic Citadel" right now, a 82.2 megabyte download that explores a beautiful medieval castle town. Oh, and did we mention it's free? Even id Software's mindblowing 60FPS Rage demo must be quaking in its boots right about now.Epic's spectacular Unreal Engine 3 tech demo free at iTunes App…
 
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  • Pinkerton Deluxe Edition

    2 Sep 2010 | 7:38 am
    So there's not a whole lot to say about this new Pinkerton Deluxe Edition ($30), because no one really seems to know much about it. We do know it's going...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

  • Gerber Epic Knife

    2 Sep 2010 | 7:37 am
    If you're stuck carrying just one knife on your next outdoorsy adventure, the Gerber Epic Knife ($30) wouldn't be a bad choice. This versatile chrome-molybdenum stainless steel blade features a...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

  • United States of Americana

    1 Sep 2010 | 2:39 pm
    In the aftermath of the techno-circus that was today's Apple media event, it's hard to imagine a simpler, slower time — but plenty of us are trying to make a...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

  • iPod Nano 6

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:59 pm
    Apple downsizes its mid-range iPod, but upsizes the awesomeness. At about half the size and weight of its predecessor, the iPod Nano 6 ($149-$179) shrinks down and gets a new...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

  • Apple TV 3

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:44 pm
    Dropping the price by a third and cutting the size by even more, the new Apple TV ($99) should be in everyone's living room before long. (And no, it's still...Visit Uncrate for the full post.
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  • Doubtblush: Hot N Wild Shower Curtain

    31 Aug 2010 | 4:36 pm
    This Hot N Wild Shower Curtain ($26) is everything you don't want to find in a guy's apartment (sex toys that clearly require four or more persons to operate, lifetime...Visit Outblush for the full post.

  • Personal Shopper: Kentucky wedding guest dresses for Lauren D

    31 Aug 2010 | 2:37 pm
    Lauren D. wrote, "Hi Guys!!! I love, love, love your site! I read everyday and have actually purchased some of your recommendations to others. I need a little help- I...Visit Outblush for the full post.

  • Special Guest Post by Natasha at GLO: JimmyJane AfterGlow Candle

    31 Aug 2010 | 1:49 pm
    Today's guest post is brought to you by dating, sex and relationships enthusiast (read: obsessive ponderer) Natasha Burton, the Relationships Editor at Glo, a recently-launched lifestyle e-magazine for women. She'll...Visit Outblush for the full post.

  • Golden Girl: Desktop Porkstone

    31 Aug 2010 | 1:06 pm
    If your man would flip his lid knowing his paperweight had been within ten feet of Paulie Walnuts, then the Desktop Porkstone ($25) is a must (don't judge - you've...Visit Outblush for the full post.

  • Mini Goals Notepad

    31 Aug 2010 | 12:48 pm
    We start a To-Do list, week after week it grows, week after week we become more discouraged as nothing gets crossed off. Let's start with small goals, shall we, and...Visit Outblush for the full post.
 
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  • Climate Change Chocolate Update

    Design Observer
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:34 am
    Update on Climate Change Chocolate and other ideas for offsetting carbon. Originally published August 17, 2009.

  • James Victore: Straight Up

    Design Observer
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:01 am
    "Few designers have done more to render typography foundries irrelevant than Victore. The human hand, his hand, is always in evidence." Michael Bierut on James Victore's work.

  • Death to Design Awards

    Design Observer
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:18 am
    Essay attacking design awards for stifling innovation

  • Lunch with the Critics: Park51 & 15 Penn

    Design Observer
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:41 am
    "Lunch with the Critics," a new feature on Design Observer: Mark Lamster and Alexandra Lange travel to midtown to visit the Hotel Pennsylvania, across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

  • SELCO: Product Design Philosophy

    Design Observer
    26 Aug 2010 | 9:37 am
    This video of the SELCO innovation team talking about product development is a part of the SELCO case study, the first in a series of case studies on design and social enterprise funded by the Rockefeller Foundation through a grant to the Winterhouse Institute.
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  • metacool Thought of the Day

    Diego Rodriguez
    9 Aug 2010 | 7:45 pm
    "I'll be the first to admit that there were times when I was wrong, but it didn't change the fact that I was going to keep trying. On the other side, if you're just going by the herd rule, that's where you end up--with the herd."- Dan Gurney

  • Smartest people in tech

    Diego Rodriguez
    23 Jul 2010 | 8:03 pm
    I was delighted earlier this month to learn that Fortune had named me to their list of "The smartest people in tech".When it comes to advancing the art and science of bringing cool stuff to life, there are inspiring things going on at IDEO and Stanford these days, and I'm very proud to be a member of these teams of amazing people.

  • Who says you can't prototype software?

    Diego Rodriguez
    19 Jul 2010 | 11:50 am
    Sometimes it's easy to dismiss the idea of doing some prototyping when the "thing" we're working on is as ethereal as a service offering or a software interface.  The usual suspect excuses are very predictable: We can't prototype it because prototyping it is tantamount to building it We need to design the entire interface if we're going to interact with it on the device, so why prototype it? We don't have an interaction designer We don't have a graphic designer It'll take a few weeks to mock up the interface We don't have time But, as the…

  • When ideas have sex

    Diego Rodriguez
    14 Jul 2010 | 11:56 am

  • metacool Thought of the Day

    Diego Rodriguez
    18 Jun 2010 | 10:04 am
    "Tomorrow, in a very real sense, your life -- the life you author from scratch on your own -- begins. How will you use your gifts? What choices will you make? Will inertia be your guide, or will you follow your passions? Will you follow dogma, or will you be original? Will you choose a life of ease, or a life of service and adventure? Will you wilt under criticism, or will you follow your convictions? Will you bluff it out when you're wrong, or will you apologize? Will you guard your heart against rejection, or will you act when you fall in love? Will you play it safe, or will you…
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  • before and after basics: stencil tricks

    Barb
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
    hello friends! it’s that time again! today on before and after basics we are going to chat about stencils, and the fantastic possibilities they create in the area of furniture. for this particular project today i chose large letter stencils {found at my local craft store} and created the word “eat” on an old pub table. i would like to add that there are many different ways to do this process, and so many different designs to choose from. the process i demonstrate here is what has worked for me, and therefore i am passing it along to you! also, if you are looking for a great…

  • before & after: lisa’s chair + calli’s dresser

    Kate Pruitt
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    okay, i’m going to be honest and say that sometimes my opinion on a project is heavily influenced by the styling and quality of the photos. what can i say? as a visual person, i freely admit that packaging is everything. i like good design and pretty things; guilty as charged. when i saw the quirky and beautiful after shot of this chair, i had to stop and question if the image’s charm was clouding my judgment of the chair itself. but then i realized no, that chair is actually pretty awesome, and i would love to have it in my own home. you win on all counts lisa! she scored these…

  • before & after: courtney’s chairs + hampton’s dresser

    Kate Pruitt
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    i pass by chairs like these so often at thrift stores and yard sales. i consider myself to be someone with a good amount of creative vision, but when my brain takes in the wrinkly leather and the overly varnished wood it says, i give up. i have to commend courtney, not only for braving the removal of such well maintained upholstery, but for choosing such an unexpected fabric for the shape of the chair. the result is eclectic and actually looks quite comfortable for lounging. the cozy and textured bolivian blankets complement the thick wood arms far better than the black leather did, in my…

  • before & after: iris’s credenza + michael’s dresser

    Kate Pruitt
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:00 am
    i know a lot of people out there hate ikea and all it stands for. however, i think it would be unwise to discount the amazing role ikea has played in the diy design universe. in fact i think ikea should be hip to the trend and start selling products that support the hacking of their furniture: a line of paint colors and power tools, perhaps? better yet, they should hold a contest for diy-ers and offer to manufacture the winning furniture hack. i would certainly nominate iris and her modern credenza for mass production. i love the olive green and burnt orange colors; the unexpected combination…

  • secondome

    grace
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:30 am
    i know people always say that having pets is nothing like having children (and i’m sure that’s true), but sometimes i feel like i’ve been at least partially prepped for kid-dom having the cats we do. between the two of them we can’t leave anything on a surface (they’ll knock it over), can’t have nice fabrics (they’ll tear them up), can’t leave small things on the ground (they’ll eat them), and can’t have anything that’s vaguely string like around the house for fear that they’ll try to eat it or pull it down. so whenever i…
 
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  • Design Sojourn’s Brand New Beginning

    Design Translator
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:11 am
    Sorry for that cliffhanger of an ending in that last post, where I announced that I would be leaving Philips Design at the end of September. I like to be a little dramatic at times and I thought it would be a nice lead in to the story I’m going to tell you today. So what, you may ask, am I going to do next? I have spent most of my life working for people, or more accurately, designing for other people and making said people rich! Well not really…but I did decide that it was a time for a change. It was time to do something different and, more importantly, something for myself. I…

  • Design Needs More Heart

    Design Translator
    17 Aug 2010 | 10:19 am
    Image from the Little Thoughts Group. Today, I have a guest post from my friend and a fellow industrial designer Tan Lun Cheak. Lun Cheak believes that design in Singapore, (and I dare say Asia and the rest of the world), needs to break out of the mass manufacturing of standardized soulless products and move towards authenticity. We can do so by adding more heart in our design. I hope you enjoy his Singaporean view point on design, and please share if you find his insights resonating with the type of design in your part of the world. I suspect it might be. ———- Like all…

  • Electrolux’s Asia Pacific Design Director Pernilla Johansson Shares her Story

    Design Translator
    16 Aug 2010 | 3:30 am
    Friend and ex-colleague Pernilla Johansson, Design Director at Electrolux, shares her story about her career in design and how she got into it. You might remember Pernilla in my interview with her during the 2009 ICSID congress on the Future of Food Preparation. Here are some selected excerpts. 6. I keep my creative juices alive by… Sharing and discussing ideas with open minded and open hearted people, keeping my eyes open to observe the small details that makes a difference and by listening to other people. It’s about opening up the sense of intuition, by combining the…

  • Gillette Shaver Hack born out of Desperation

    Design Translator
    16 Aug 2010 | 2:37 am
    Click for a bigger image! What’s wrong with this image? So here I was 10pm Sunday night, right out of the shower standing in front of the mirror with shaving foam on my face. Even though I was freshly showered, I was slightly panicking. My razor had a rust spot on one of its 3 blades after not using it for a week and I was having a mental debate of whether to use this blade or not. After giving my cheek a few swipes, the fear of getting tetanus made me see the light and I chucked the blade and proceeded to rummaged through my toiletries box for another razor. What you see above was what…

  • Will Products Disappear Because of Technology?

    Design Translator
    12 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    Check out this cool Retro TV inspired iPad dock by frog Creative Director Jonas Damon. What is even more interesting is his rational behind his design. I’ve heard designers lament the end of industrial design for some time now: single-purpose products like calculators and alarm clocks are being replaced by smart devices, leaving nothing more than a screen in a minimal enclosure. Another woe is that design is increasingly being offered by off shore OEMs and ODMs, leaving design quality to suffer at the hand of the cheap cost. I’ve got a different way of looking at it: all this advanced…
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    A(nother) renovation blog

  • Going green

    kaybar007
    26 Aug 2010 | 5:53 am
    Last night I spent the evening in the Edmonton Ikea. The goal was to buy up lots of glasses. We'd had people over for lunch at the weekend and I noticed our glassware was a motley collection of mismatched sizes and styles. I got white wine glasses, red wine balloons, tall drinking glasses, shorter ones and some champagne flutes. And a duvet cover, a couple of spare sheets, some cookware and what

  • Lettuce despair

    kaybar007
    24 Aug 2010 | 12:40 pm
    We've just gotten back from two weeks in Northern Croatia where it was in the high 20s (celcius that is) most days. On two days there was the most severe thunder and lightning storms right over the Istrian villa, and monsoons would dump down for a few hours. It was pretty crazy weather.Turns out it had been raining in London too, which was great for our lawn which is now a lovely bright green

  • Lettuce joy

    kaybar007
    6 Aug 2010 | 9:17 am
    So the seeds I planted a few months back didn't get up to much, and there were so many weeds I gave up. Fortunately a few weeks ago the local primary school had a fete, where I picked up four teensy lettuces for 20p each. A few litres of miracle plant grow, daily watering and nightly snail squashing has resulted in these enormous lettuces.I was going to tear off a few leaves to make a salad at

  • Measuring up

    kaybar007
    5 Aug 2010 | 9:45 am
    Be still my beating heart: the measurements have been taken for the splashback! Unfortunately, the kitchen fella forgot one of the "important" measurements and is coming back tonight, but we're on the road to getting a 6mm thick bit of toughened glass installed this side of Christmas.The concrete counter top isn't completely flat, in fact, it's quite wavy. The edge of the glass is going to be

  • Splashback update....

    kaybar007
    28 Jul 2010 | 5:00 am
    Photo taken by: Victoria Birkenshaw (available for editorial and commercial work in the UK)My main hobby right now is getting the lime green wall in the kitchen covered with toughened glass. I had a cocktail accident recently which involved two litres of fruit, vodka and soda water blasting out of the blender and things got messy (Yes, that was a deliberate double entendre).The splashback quote
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  • Win a Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen or a PrintedPiece Premium Account!

    Brant Wilson
    31 Aug 2010 | 8:04 am
    PrintedPiece is doing a huge giveaway of 10 Premium Accounts and 1 Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen! To enter this giveaway go to http://giveaway.printedpiece.com/ Company Proile Printed Piece is a website where you can find print design inspiration from everything from corporate identity, collateral, apparel, posters, banners, logos, brochures, postcards, mugs, mouse pads, stickers, and much, much more! Once you’ve found what you’re looking for, Printed Piece goes one step further and helps you locate a designer or a printer in your area to help you get the project done. Printed Piece is an…

  • 2000 Free Photoshop Patterns

    Brant Wilson
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:34 am
    Today I have put together the largest collection of free Photoshop patterns DesignM.ag has ever offered. Enjoy! Flowers Patters for Photoshop (6) Photoshop Patterns Photoshop Patterns (12) Victorian – PS Patterns (45) Vintage Patterns (12) Arabic Patterns for Photoshop (4) Grandmas Flowers (4) Paisley Seamless Paper Patterns (6) Grungy Abstract Squares Photoshop Patterns (4) Tileable Midnight Blue Grunge Patterns (5) Flat Grungy Summer Stripes Seamless Patterns (6) Intricate Lace Abstract Gears (3) Geometric Links (3) Soft Pastel Abstract Light Patterns (5) Gears and Cogs (3) Vintage…

  • Quality Athletic Websites

    Brady Nord
    27 Aug 2010 | 1:07 pm
    There are not many aspects in life that can bridge gaps between religion, race, and nationality. Although, one that has proven time and time again is sport. There is not a city across the world that you can visit without seeing a team jersey or logo somewhere! Because of this, many sports clubs and teams have a unique challenge of designing their web presence to appeal to an international arena more so then the rest of us. I have assembled what I would consider out of the box and quality athletic based websites. Whether you love or hate the brand or team, I hope you would agree that these…

  • Win 1000 Business Cards from Inkchaser!

    Brant Wilson
    25 Aug 2010 | 2:18 pm
    Inkchaser.com has offered to give 2 lucky DesignM.ag readers 1000 business cards! To enter this contest you must leave a comment on this post telling DesignM.ag readers what you would use the business cards for. Company Profile Based on their experience working with thousands of clients across dozens of industries and product categories Inkchaser helps corporate print buyers, graphic designers and small business owners with anything and everything print. When you choose Inkchaser you’ll be tapping the collective knowledge and expertise of over 200 professional print buyers to help get…

  • Inspiration: Interesting & Unique Typographic Book Covers

    Callum Chapman
    23 Aug 2010 | 2:46 pm
    Books offer graphic designers, illustrators and typographers a great way to expand their portfolios. There are endless possibilities that can be explored when designing for book covers, and often are explored, as can be seen in this post. I’ve had an increased interest in book covers recently after putting together another showcase at The Inspiration Blog on minimalistic book covers, since then I have been browsing for book cover inspiration daily so thought I would share some of my findings here at DesignM.ag. This showcase presents a collection of 64 typographic book covers, all of…
 
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    The Best Part

  • Lucia Castro

    1 Sep 2010 | 7:16 pm
    Beautiful work by Barcelona designer Lucia Castro.

  • Kirsten Hassenfeld

    1 Sep 2010 | 6:23 pm
    I'm loving these breathtaking paper sculptures by Kirsten Hassenfeld, see them for yourself at the Esther Massry Gallery, College of St. Rose in Albany, NY starting September 19.

  • Derek Prevatt

    1 Sep 2010 | 6:04 pm
    Check out this collection of amazing handmade posters from Derek Prevatt.

  • Poster of the Day

    1 Sep 2010 | 6:01 pm

  • Felix Blommestijn

    1 Sep 2010 | 5:33 pm
    Nice illustrations for some simple playing cards by Netherlands first-year student Felix Blommestijn.
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  • Ambassador Bill Lane, Spirit of the West – 1919-2010

    Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka
    11 Aug 2010 | 1:07 am
    I was deeply saddened by the news of Amb. Bill Lane’s death. It’s hard to believe his larger-than-life presence has disappeared. But maybe it hasn’t. As Shunryu Suzuki says in Zen Mind Beginner’s Mind: “Life and death are the same thing. When we realize this fact, we have no fear of death…nor difficulty in life.” In many ways, Bill Lane is the same in death as he was in life. Around the Lane history corner, at Stanford, his booming laughter echoes. In many of the open spaces he helped protect, his footprints still linger. Most of all, I believe his presence can…

  • Michael Moritz at Rosewood on Steve Jobs and Zen

    Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka
    6 Apr 2010 | 12:03 pm
    “I had this extraordinary passport to go anywhere” Michael Moritz said today at the luncheon hosted for him today by Silicon Valley Bank at the Rosewood Hotel. Moritz was talking about his early days as a correspondent for TIME Magazine, and the significance of working there in those days. “Back then the dream of every PR person was to get their client on the cover of TIME…so everyone would willingly open their doors.” At first glance it is seems unusual that one of the world’s most successful venture capitalists started off as a journalist. But…

  • 750 Attend TEDx Berkeley – Brains, Music and Wearable Computers

    Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka
    4 Apr 2010 | 6:05 pm
    Yesterday TEDxBerkeley gathered world-leading thinkers, makers, and doers at UC Berkeley to discuss Doing the Unprecedented. The audience was composed of a diverse and curated mix of 750 entrepreneurs, executives, professors, students, and thought leaders from Berkeley and beyond. A stimulating day of presentations, discussions, entertainment and art sparked new ideas. To capture the theme of “Doing the Unprecedented,” Drue created an original work of art. Drue’s “A Small Step” is a bear in a space suit walking on the moon. Below is a photo essay of highlights…

  • ValleyZen Reflections on a Fascinating Future Salon

    Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka
    19 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am
    Unconscionable acts of many large corporations have become significant concerns of many people in the United States. Their concern have been further enlarged by the U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that Corporations can not be precluded from directly contributing money to political candidates or causes Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. In issuing the decision, the Court invalidated some of the provisions in the McCain-Feingold Act. That act was intended to rebalance the political influence of people versus corporations. Mark Finnern, SAP Labs, organized a Future Salon to…

  • The Zen of Arianna Huffington: Arianna says “Unplug and Recharge!”

    Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka
    2 Mar 2010 | 1:13 pm
    Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington is digitally connected in every way possible. But at her recent appearance at the Churchill Club, she challenged the audience to “Unplug and Recharge.” Here are some photos from the event. Arianna was most gracious in person. Before the event, she told ValleyZen that Huffington Post is beginning a new arts section and invited Drue to be a contributor. During the event, ValleyZen asked her about her book “Maria Callas: The Woman Behind the Legend.” Arianna wrote this book when she was just 30 years old and interviewed nearly…
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    Arkitip Intel

  • Still on Tokyo time…

    Eugene Whang
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:52 am
    In the air and on the way into Tokyo… It’s good to come back to an old friend, the Okura. Still frozen in time from the 60′s… Original graphic tapestry on the elevator doors, still beautifully maintained… In contrast, the backside of the massive front door at Wonderwall… Some interesting ‘future nouveau’ details in Omotesando… The crew meet up at Lighthouse Records in Shibuya… You’ll find good stuff here… Serious craftsmen at work in Daikanyama… The bathroom at an old favourite, Combine in Naka-Meguro… always…

  • It’s Nice That

    Tyler Askew
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:47 pm
    The boys at It’s Nice That have created a well-deserved following through their website and have now branched out into publishing. The fourth issue of their magazine features interviews and features on Nick Knight, Neville Brody, Miranda July, Trokia, RBG6, Noma Bar and Bompas & Parr to name a few. Pre-order and get a limited James Jarvis screenprint.

  • Michael Leon in Berlin, installation at Pool Gallery

    Arkitip Studio
    31 Aug 2010 | 11:11 pm
    Putting the final touches on the installation of Michael Leon’s exhibition at Pool Gallery. Ironing out all the wrinkles. Printed materials. Please join us… Michael Leon, Vexhall Curated by Arkitip 2 September – 1 October 2010 Opening reception 2 September 2010 19:00 – 22:00 Pool Gallery Tucholskystrasse 38 10117 Berlin Germany +49 30 243 42 462 Telephone Google maps link

  • Ding Scores

    Chinatown Soccer Club
    31 Aug 2010 | 8:23 am
    New York (Chinatown Newswire) — Long-serving keeper Gerald “El Gato” Ding finally scored his first goal for the Chinatown Soccer Club this morning, closing the book on a dry spell that lasted almost six years, the Newswire has learned. “I had a vision that he would get his goal today and we are all delighted for him,” said veteran defender Marco “The Berlin Wall” Spier who made his first appearance for the club following minor knee surgery last month. Ding finished off a rebound with a well-taken volley to add his name to the scoresheet.

  • Claudio Marzano

    Justin R. Saunders
    30 Aug 2010 | 5:15 pm
    This drawing has been on my desk since Claudio drew it a bunch of years ago. It summarizes our time in high school, drawing each and every day. Now he’s an art consultant at the Canada Council for the Arts. One of my favourite people.
 
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  • Supernatural Creator 2

    Bobby Solomon
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:16 am
    What is it about 8-bit graphics that get me feeling so nostalgic? I guess it’s because I started playing video games on an Atari 2600 and then moved onto a Nintemdi after that, but there’s something oddly satisfying about someone recreating that same experience even if it is 20 years later. Although, I doubt anyone ever played a game like this one before. This short video titled Supernatural Creator 2 is like the Nintendo version of the beginning of the Christian creation story. 7 days, 7 levels! I like when God does a guitar solo after beating a level. Bobby

  • Brett Albert

    Alex Dent
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:50 am
    I’m excited to share with you a video made by an extremely talented friend of mine, Brett Albert.  Brett and I met at a pizza party six years ago as undergraduate architecture students and although he stole the last piece of cheese pizza as I was reaching for it, we became friends. He has no memory of this and insists that we met at a Zoo. Brett recently graduated with a Master’s degree from Harvard and his video sets snippets of serious coursework to music intended for… a slightly different demographic. The result is probably the best use of a Ke$ha song you’re…

  • Toko

    Bobby Solomon
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:45 pm
    Toko is a Dutch design agency now based in Australia who are doing some rather great work. Toko is made up of Eva Dijkstra and Michael Lugmayr, who together in all kinds of disciplines and their portfolio shows it. I’ve grabbed my two favorite pieces, the top one being a poster for a graphic design festival in Breda, The Netherlands which has some amazing color combinations that totally grabbed my attention. The second one is a photo that was commissioned for Kalina Magazine, run by Mr. Noah Kalina, that was so fun and surreal it was a must post. Definitely browse the rest of their…

  • Takayoshi Mizuki

    Bobby Solomon
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:34 pm
    I ran across these old school ultra monster spreads over on Pink Tentacle yesterday and thought they were too fun not to post. They were painted by a man named Takayoshi Mizuki who seems to have painted about a million of these spreads are related to Ultraman. I think what I love most are the colors of each of these. I mean, the colors and how ridiculous each one of them really are. There’s even a spread with a Gamera looking creature riding a tank which is firing it’s canon, too cool. Bobby

  • The New iPad Nano with Touchscreen

    Bobby Solomon
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:18 pm
    Earlier today Apple announced another batch of revised goodies and of course I ate every second up. But I think my favorite part of all the announcements were these new iPod Nanos which I’ve been calling “iPad” Nanos in my head all day. These little beauties now feature 1.5″ touch screen displays which feature 4 little icons on each screen as well as paging to support more icons and apps. The little guy even has an FM tuner for all these hippies that still want to listen to the radio, though it might be nice to tune into KCRW as I ride my bike to work. I’ve…
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    Core77

  • One month left to enter the Buckminster Fuller Design Challenge

    2 Sep 2010 | 10:42 am
    You've got one month left to enter this year's Buckminster Fuller Design Challenge, witha monster prize of $100,000 each year for "comprehensive solutions that radically advance human well-being and ecosystem health." According to the Buckminster Fuller Institute, the winning solution will be a system—not a stand-alone innovation, but a project that strategically integrates social, economic, environment, political and cultural issues—that exemplifies the trimtab principle. Often used by Bucky himself, the metaphor refers to small steering devices used on ships and airplanes where…

  • PACT + Creative Growth's New Underwear Collection

    2 Sep 2010 | 10:20 am
    We love the new collection released bye eco-friendly undies line PACT in partnership with the Creative Growth, a contemporary art center in Oakland that "focuses on unlocking the creativity of adults artists with developmental disabilities." The collection comprises of six prints, each a talented Creative Growth artist: Erin Punzel, William Tyler, Donald Mitchell, Dan Miller, and Maureen Clay. 10% the sale of each pair of sustainably-produced underwear goes towards the Creative Growth, to support their continued nurturing of creativity. See the full collection at PACT, which is available for…

  • London Design Festival Preview: Trays from Around the World at the Jasper Morrison Shop

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:30 am
    This year at the London Design Festival, the Shop at Jasper Morrison's studio, full of super normal household objects, will display a selection of trays from around the world— a selected few are pictured above. Morrison will also launch three new products of his own, The Country Trainer, designed for Camper; a telephone for Punkt, and a platinum grey ceramic R5.5 chronograph for Rado. Trays from Around the World at the Jasper Morrison Shop 24b Kingsland Road, London 11.00am - 6.00pm , September 18-26, 2010 Open until 8.00pm on Tuesday the 21st for an opening coinciding with the…

  • TokyoFlash design competition for unusual timepieces

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:13 am
    TokyoFlash, that manufacturer of eye-catching, bizarrely-complicated timepieces, is seeking new watch design concepts through their Design Challenge. The language is murky as to whether or not winning submissions will see actual production, but the entries are coming in hard and fast all the same. Think you can out-weird these guys? Enter the competition here, or peruse the incoming entries here. (more...)

  • Las Vegas carpets offensively designed to keep your eyes off the floor?

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:41 am
    These days there are high-end hotels in Las Vegas that will sell you new versions of the luxurious sheets, pillows, and even toiletries that they stock their rooms with. But the casinos on their ground floors are a different story; no one wants to furnish their house with the gaudy trappings surrounding a roulette table. Las Vegas Carpets was an exhibit by photographer Chris Maluszynski, no longer on display but captured in a Wired gallery here. Looking through them you wonder, why are all these patterns so awful? The article provides a possible answer: Dave Schwartz, Director of the Center…
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    Presentation Zen

  • A long time ago, before death by PowerPoint

    Garr
    20 Aug 2010 | 7:29 pm
    A long time ago — before PowerPoint was invented — in a galaxy far, far away, leaders gave presentations backed by large electronic wall displays. Below, for example, is a photo of General Dodonna (from Star Wars IV) briefing a packed room full of starpilots, navigators, and droids. Notice how he uses the entire wide screen to display only visual information, a digital vector animation of the inner workings of the death star. Notice too how he has gathered the troops close to the front, how he himself stands close to the back-lit screen (even slightly in front of it at times), and…

  • Lessons from the Japanese bath

    Garr
    18 Aug 2010 | 6:12 am
    Looking back twenty years, I had only been living in Japan a couple of months when I found myself sitting in a large Japanese bath surrounded by my naked coworkers. I was at an onsen (温泉), or Japanese hot springs, along with everyone else from my office, as part of our company weekend retreat. The purpose of the trip was not work, but simply relaxation, dining, drinking, and a little fun with colleagues. By getting away from the formality of the office setting, my boss told me, staff and managers can experience more natural communication and build better relationships which will be good…

  • The visual transformation of Bill Gates the presenter

    Garr
    11 Aug 2010 | 8:34 pm
    Many years ago I began pointing to the presentation style of Steve Jobs as a good example of how to present with visuals on a large stage. Often I would contrast Jobs' presentation techniques with those of Bill Gates. Bill Gates is a man with a big heart and a big brain. I'm a fan. Yet, in spite of all his talents and contributions, delivering effective presentations — especially if slides were involved — was not one of his strong points. Things, however, started to change in early 2009. When I attended TED in Long Beach that year, I witnessed an engaging presentation by Bill Gates. Even…

  • Tips for creative success from Pixar

    Garr
    5 Aug 2010 | 5:50 am
    Randy Nelson is Dean of Pixar University and gives a really nice 9-min talk below with important content for all professionals and students. The talk is called Learning and Working in the Collaborative Age. Pixar is the kind of company that focuses hard on the development of its people, and Nelson is someone who has a lot of experience helping very creative people communicate and collaborate better. I like the way Nelson expresses his ideas on stage and connects with his audience at this Apple Education Leadership Summit, but it's his ideas that are really the takeaway here. Below the video,…

  • Lawrence Lessig on remix (redux)

    Garr
    4 Aug 2010 | 12:38 am
    I've been a fan of Lawrence Lessig and his unique style of presenting for a very long time. His own method is not for everyone. Yet, he is engaging and for the most part he is able to make his case in a logical fashion and make a connection with the audience even though he does not move from behind his lectern. His rapid pace and quick slide transitions include a mix of short bursts of text, images, and video clips. In this clip below he is using a different font, which at least on a small computer screen, is tough to read. Of course, there is not much reading to do onscreen so perhaps this…
 
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  • Surprise Post!

    decor8
    31 Aug 2010 | 12:26 am
    Hello friends! I am away all week but I thought I’d pop in to leave you with a few links to enjoy and to announce that on Friday, September 3rd I will have two special guests visiting who will share 10 tips on how bloggers and crafters online can build community and be helpful to one another. You have to wait until Friday to see who they are… However, you will be invited to get involved in the conversation and leave your tips as well so remember to pop in on Friday to read this helpful post for bloggers and crafters everywhere. (please click on image for more on the triangle…

  • Summer Blog Break!

    decor8
    27 Aug 2010 | 5:33 am
    Confession time! I’ve been a bit moody when it comes to posting this week, I know, but it’s work related deadlines I promise! Truth is, the book I’m working on has me on deadline — at the moment I’m writing and drawing up lots of floor plans for the book designer. No one likes a late Lucille so I have to get on it, man! I’m not complainin’, just explainin’ since you deserve to know where your fickle friend has been. Not basking in the sun on holiday, that’s for darn sure! I’m still here, and I miss you…. (all together now,…

  • Illustrator Alice Melvin

    decor8
    27 Aug 2010 | 3:19 am
    I’m delighted to share the work of English illustrator Alice Melvin today. Alice grew up in northeast England but today calls Edinburgh, Scotland her home – a place I long to travel to since Scotland has long fascinated me. Her work is inspired by a love of creatures both on land and in the sky along with text and pattern and everyday objects like teacups. How nice. Alice adores paper and the process of screen printing images by hand which is still an integral part of her work — in fact the entire production process is her “thing” and so she produces lots of her…

  • Decorating Tips + Pia Ulin Photography

    decor8
    27 Aug 2010 | 2:02 am
    I’m so impressed and feeling quite creative after reviewing my mile long list of “people to blog” because I have collected many amazing creatives out there that I can’t wait to share with you over the next few weeks! I have to show you the work of Swedish photographer Pia Ulin today. And while I’m at it, I’m going to share some ideas from each collection I’ve pulled below with some of my own tips on decorating, styling and even some notes on relaxation. I think this is a nice Friday post… :) Try this at home: Paint your heat registers jet black,…

  • Last Call For Blogging Your Way Students!

    decor8
    25 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am
    This is your last call to enroll in the Blogging Your Way e-course that will begin in September with co-teacher Leslie Shewring and I as your teachers. We may bring this class back again in February 2011 but cannot promise it as I have a lot of commitments in the early part of next year. This class sold out a few weeks ago but I decided to add more seats and open it to beginners who do not currently have blogs in addition to seasoned blog authors since we won’t be running another for quite some time…. We’ll have a lot to cover in 4 weeks but I’ll leave the class open…
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    TheDieline.com - Package Design Blog

  • Sustainability: $how Me The Money!

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    by Joshu Handy, Method Products

  • PEARL’AMOUR

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:00 am
    Pop art style design packaging for PEARL’AMOUR, a new jewellery brand that makes an accent on interactivity of the jewelry. Created by Barracuda, a graphic design studio from Russia.

  • Topshop Heavy Duty Makeup Range

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:00 am
    A new range of Make Up Topshop is launching for Autumn Winter: Sarah Thorne works for Topshop as the Senior Creative Designer, and designed the packaging. "It's completely different from our previous limited edition range. The new range is called 'Heavy Duty' and the Packaging focusses on darkness, gunmetal finishes, jewel like facets and industrial detailing."

  • Rebranding Carrots as Junk Food

    Andrew Gibbs
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:15 pm
    A group of early 50 carrot farmers, headed by Bolthouse Farms, have teamed up with Crispin Porter + Bogusky to rebrand baby carrots and advertise them in a way that mimics snack brands like Doritos. The campaign is designed to encourage kids to choose carrots over other unhealthy snack foods, and is currently being tested in cooled vending machines at schools. What do you think of this campaign? Share your thoughts below!

  • New iPod Family Packaging

    Andrew Gibbs
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:39 pm
    Stunning new unified packaging for Apple's just released all new iPod family. Check it out below!
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    information aesthetics

  • US Open Tennis Real-Time Data Visualization

    1 Sep 2010 | 5:56 pm
    On the heels of the many real-time sports visualizations that appeared alongside the recent FIFA soccer worldcup, the US Open Pointstream [usopen.org] presents an original 3D-like way of exploring the statistical data generated during all the live tennis matches of one of the most famous sports events in the world. Users are able to select individual matches which occurred in the past or are still in progress. A "Momentum Meter" shows who is on top of the match, while a series of filters at the bottom (e.g. ace, double foult, netpoint, breakpoint, ...) allow for deeper analysis of the data.

  • Infographic and Data Interface Videos: the Latest of the Greatest

    10 Aug 2010 | 4:40 am
    For the next few weeks, infosthetics will be on a holiday break. During this time of offline silence taking in Scandinavian culture and nature, there will be little to no posts. In the meantime, you can enjoy a small collection of infographic and innovative interface videos that have been suggested to me during the last months. It should at least demonstrate the wide spectrum of visual styles and storytelling of a video subfield that was practically non-existent just a few years ago. Enjoy! P.S. There are plenty of other videos in the "movie" category.

  • Fata Morgana: The World without a Map

    4 Aug 2010 | 7:55 pm
    Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find much more information about this piece, except maybe of its name Fata Morgana [xn--slarsteinn-gbb.com]. The website features a fully functional Google Maps like view of the world, although the map is reduced to include only place names and does not feature any geographical feature. Strangely, even this text-only view provides for sufficiently rich visual clues to interpret most of the unique characteristics in our environment. Thnkx Martin!

  • How the New York Times Creates its Infographics

    4 Aug 2010 | 1:42 am
    To promote its forthcoming book Turning the Pages (pre-order at Amazon), book publisher Gestalten (also known from the Data Flow series) recently released a short documentary video podcast featuring two members of the New York Times Graphics Department: Steven Duenes and Archie Tse. The movie is a bit superficial on content, but interesting nonetheless. Watch the movie below or at the original website. Via Infographics News and The Guardian Media. See also: . Interview with Steven Duenes . Steve Duenes Keynote Talk at SIGGRAPH 2009.

  • What They Know: How Websites Expose Visitors to Monitoring

    3 Aug 2010 | 11:22 pm
    I have experienced a simple version of web monitoring myself: since simply checking out some office chairs at some obscure shopping website, almost every website I visit (including my own blog) is plastered with multiple Google Ads of that specific shop. After several weeks, the office chair issue is long vanished, but the ads still persist. Where can I opt out please? What They Know [wsj.com] is an interactive graph by the Wall Street Journal, illustrating the degree to which the 50 most popular websites exposes visitors to monitoring (think cookies, beacons, Flash cookies and the like,…
 
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    The Groundswell Blog

  • Critical Views 5 at Red Sun Press – Call for Submissions

    James David Morgan
    16 Aug 2010 | 10:09 am
    Red Sun Press, our local, movement print shop, has issued a call for political art in preparation for September’s Critical Views 5: A New Generation. This show will highlight emerging artists illustrating contemporary struggles for social justice, the environment, and economic & political change. Guidelines for submission after the jump! Each artist may submit up [...] Related posts:Call for Submissions: Groundswell Seeks Crisis Folklore Impressions for Change: 35 Years of Political Posters from Red Sun Press In Review: Red Sun Press Retrospective, Papercut Zine Library Re-opening,…

  • Notes for a People’s Atlas of Greater Boston

    James David Morgan
    29 Jul 2010 | 10:18 am
    Experimental geographers who were able to attend last night’s event, and others who couldn’t be there, can download the template of the Notes for a People’s Atlas of Greater Boston map below. Download the Notes for a People’s Atlas of Greater Boston PDF here Submissions can be made in hard copy until September 1st and [...] Related posts:72 Hours: A Block Rebellion in Boston’s Neighborhoods Mel Chin’s Fundred Project Launches in Boston Anti-Consumerist, Conscious Caroling in Boston

  • Pizza is Political – Designer Hwang Kim Inserts DVDs into Ideological Circuits

    James David Morgan
    27 Jul 2010 | 10:41 am
    Despite a long-running rejection of foreign cultural influences, North Korea permitted its first pizzeria in March 2009.  Pies are reportedly available only to a wealthy and political elite, prompting London-based designer Hwang Kim to create Pizzas for the People. Hwang writes: With the aim off challenging current cultural obstacles in North Korea, I have contacted [...] Related posts:Looking for Art to Benefit Political Prisoner Daniel McGowan Impressions for Change: 35 Years of Political Posters from Red Sun Press

  • FLOW, SWARM, FLOOD – The Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination in Hamburg

    James David Morgan
    22 Jul 2010 | 12:17 pm
    The same rebel cyclists who swarmed COP15 and lived to tell the tale in Groundswell’s journal are bringing their postcapitalist utopian strategies to Hamburg. The Lab of ii prepares for COP15 The Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination‘s (Lab of ii) FLOOD< FLOW> SWARM will include: a pedal powered cinema performance, bike swarm trainings for experimental and [...] Related posts:The Laboratory of Insurrectionary Imagination’s “Operation Bike Bloc” Puts the Fun Between Your Legs On The Radio, a sprout spaghetti dinner InCUBATE’s Final Sunday Soup

  • On The Radio, a sprout spaghetti dinner

    James David Morgan
    20 Jul 2010 | 7:24 am
    The theme for this month’s sprout spaghetti dinner is On The Radio. We’re going to look at the history of radio, the artistic medium of radio, and how radio has been used as a tool for communication and organizing. As usual, it’s happening at sprout at 339R Summer St Somerville MA with dinner at 730PM–prepared [...] Related posts:Haiti: What Now?, a sprout spaghetti dinner Transportation and Public Space: A sprout Spaghetti Dinner The Social Contexts of Light, a sprout spaghetti dinner
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  • Designer: Which wristwatch design do you prefer? (Please read the text before you choose)

    chuck
    29 Aug 2010 | 9:01 pm
    Do me a favor, come over to my Facebook page and help me with a little experiment. I'm curious as to which of these wristwatch designs you like best. No, I'm not selling watches. I pose the question specifically to "designers only" because I'd like to see which design a designer selects when they are asked to choose something they did not design themselves. I'm using watches because (to me) they so clearly represent distinct design styles. Why explore? I'm guessing, if we get a decent sample, we will learn something significant. To vote, choose "Comment" and give us the number of your choice…

  • Earn a certificate in typeface design

    chuck
    27 Aug 2010 | 12:33 pm
    The goal of a new typography curriculum at The Cooper Union is to prepare students to design professional quality digital typefaces and lettering. The course, developed in conjunction with the Type Directors Club, offers a Certificate of Typeface Design. Classes are limited to 18 members and are scheduled on evenings and weekends to accom­modate working professionals. Looks like an impressive lineup of instructors and guest lectureres. About the program... The core instructors are Jesse Ragan, the designer of Gotham and Archer (for Hoefler & Frere-Jones)... and Alexander Tochilovsky--a…

  • Design is the interplay of many disciplines

    chuck
    25 Aug 2010 | 4:47 pm
    Cabell Harris is a designer who understands the big picture. By that I mean, he understands the intricacies of making real things happen through design. That requires a keen understanding of many disciplines--marketing, development, branding, copywriting, layout, typography, imagery, production, and publicity--and how they interplay. Need a model for a rock-solid communications designer? This is how it's done. Harris' company is Work... Most of the objects on the page are clickable and lead to interesting tidbits such as this... Here is the Work Photostream on Flickr... And their blog...

  • The right brain/left brain designer is rare

    chuck
    23 Aug 2010 | 5:53 pm
    I don't know many designers who are really good at both the technical and the creative. Here's a guy (Nicholas Macias) who knows design. And user interface. And typography. And coding. And, perhaps most important, seems to know when to quit designing. His stuff looks simple yet it has lots of little visual and technical hooks that make it unique. Love the way the images sweep in and out, side to side... And how he separates the products from the story by changing from light to dark... Here is (what I assume is) a web prototype from his portfolio--more nice nuance... The front door of his…

  • Meet illustrator Margaret Cusack

    chuck
    20 Aug 2010 | 6:21 pm
    She creates stitched illustrations (using needle and thread) for commercial clients. Nice. Example 1 (click images for a closeup)... Example 2... Example 3... The front door to her web site... Follow Chuck on Facebook... Visit the Ideabook.com Store  |  Subscribe to the newsletter
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  • Jill Goldberg offers 5 tips for a $50 home makeover

    Gradon Tripp
    24 Aug 2010 | 10:17 am
    Jill Goldberg knows the value of good advice. The owner of Hudson was recently featured on NECN offering tips on ways to spruce up your home for less than $50. In addition to the tips in the video, Jill offers these suggestions as well: Of course the most simple change comes in a can of paint and a little elbow grease but let’s do something different. Let’s use some painter’s tape and create either horizontal or vertical stripes. We can even get a bit more imaginative and create a flame stitch pattern. Take the same approach with flooring. Let’s paint a rug on your…

  • The High Power of Beauty

    Gradon Tripp
    20 Aug 2010 | 7:33 am
    One trait that I see over and over again in designers is that they’re always looking for ways to improve things. Whether it’s Le Corbusier with the density of Paris, or Michael Graves with a teapot, designers look at the world differently than the rest of us. That belief holds true for Brookline-based architects Jin Choi and Thomas Shine of Choi + Shine Architects, who saw beyond the simple function of electrical pylons and designed giant, 150-foot figures with arms raised to carry electricity across the countryside. Making only minor alterations to well established steel-framed…

  • CBT Architects names new Senior Associates and Associates

    Gradon Tripp
    20 Aug 2010 | 6:31 am
    As the saying goes, a company is only as good as its employees. CBT Architects underscored that philosophy when they named new Senior Associates and Associates. Recognizing the leadership value these individuals bring to the firm, CBT Architects, Boston’s second largest architecture and urban design company, has named 5 new Senior Associates, and 12 new Associates. With experience on  a variety of the firm’s award-winning commissions — including office and mixed-use, multi- and single-family residential, hospitality and retail, academic, historic preservation, and interior…

  • New rules for developing along the Greenway adopted

    Gradon Tripp
    19 Aug 2010 | 1:22 pm
    Earlier this week, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) concluded their Greenway District Planning Study, setting building height limits along the 1-1/2 mile long Rose Kennedy Greenway. To ensure that no one building or collection of buildings dominates the Greenway in terms of its scale, orientation, or architecture, the team examined potential massing studies from the perspective of the park user. Heights were also carefully analyzed for their potential to cast large or lengthy new shadows on the park parcels. Final height recommendations range from buildings between 175-200 feet along…

  • New Development Planned for the Fenway

    Gradon Tripp
    9 Aug 2010 | 1:25 pm
    The Boston Globe recently reported on a proposal by local developer Samuels and Associates for two new buildings in the Fenway. A building at 132 Brookline Ave. would house 170 high-end apartments and include retail space on the first floor. A street over, on the corner of Boylston and Van Ness streets, another building would hold 150 luxury apartments, 200,000 square feet of retail space, and 225,000 square feet of office space. The company also plans to build 500 parking spaces underground. The two 15-story mixed-use projects are part of the larger Fenway Triangle development by Samuels…
 
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  • Digits and Things

    yana
    1 Sep 2010 | 8:24 pm
    Last year, Kristen Turner wrote about the design blogosphere positive response to Dave Rollins’ controller ornaments.  So how did it all happen for him? Firstly, Dave Rollins is a US designer who really really likes reading blogs.  It’s probably how he came across Ponoko in the first place. How did you used to make products before Ponoko? I have a small shop in my garage.  If I ever wanted to tinker I’d head out there to build stuff by hand.  At my last design consultancy job we had a 3D printer that we used daily.  I think that really got me into the mindset of…

  • Fall 2010 Fashion Trends

    Kristen Turner
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:37 am
    We are in for an ugly season. I thought I would girlie up the blog a little bit with some CLOTHES. Lasercutting has been a major theme in fashion for the past few seasons. And it isn’t at all this year (with the exception of one designer who’ll I’ll be writing about later), so I’ll just get that out of the way. Digital textile printing, too, seems to have lost the imagination of designers. The novelty appeal, as Sarah Mower of Style.com writes, “quickly becomes cliché.” The passing of Alexander McQueen — whose spring collection was a digitally printed…

  • It’s almost here… AutoCAD for Mac

    Guy Blashki
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:35 am
    Native Mac Version Due for October release After the rumours, screenshots and videos we saw a few months ago, it seems that CAD-loving Mac users are in for a treat by the time October rolls around. Some sixteen years have gone by since AutoCAD last branched outside of those cosy confines on Windows systems. Along with a version for Mac that will be priced at the same level as its Windows conterpart, there will be free iOS viewers for both iPad and iPhone that will enable users to preview designs and make minor changes. The release of AutoCAD for Mac will make things interesting in the world…

  • RepRap Progeny

    Guy Blashki
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:38 am
    Printing The Next Generation – Here’s How It’s Done It’s all about taking a basic 3d printer, and using it to print a more advanced one. That’s the beauty of this technology… the beauty of the whole DIY 3d printer movement, in fact. Watch the video as Gavilan Steinman neatly explains how his Darwin printer was used to fabricate a Mendel replacement, thus propelling him into a future where higher quality outcomes will be achieved with greater speed and efficiency. From the humblest of beginnings, a device can be constructed that sets off a steady climb…

  • Material Monday — Electronic Hardware from Ponoko

    Kristen Turner
    30 Aug 2010 | 9:35 pm
    SparkFun open source electronics available in Ponoko materials/hardware catalog. Following the super incredible awesome news of the Ponoko and SparkFun partnership, I wanted to share the 15 new hardware categories and a selection of the electronics now available in the materials catalog. All the (spark) fun, after the jump. Accelerometers These tiny boards are used to measure acceleration. They’re a great device for monitoring motion. Applications of accelerometers include the Nike + iPod Sport Kit to measure pace and distance, the iPhone to reorient the screen based on the way you hold…
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  • FREE Course: How to Succeed as a Creative Professional

    Cat
    25 Aug 2010 | 8:11 pm
    How to Succeed as a Creative Professional Just this week my buddy Mark McGuinness sent over a fabulous free offer, his new course: The Creative Pathfinder. You might remember Mark from his ebook, Time Management for Creative People. Kudos to Mark as a mention of his ebook made it to Mashable as well: 10 Essential Free E-Books for Web Designers. If you are interested in his course, keep on reading… FREE Course on How to Succeed as a Creative Professional If you’d like to inject some inspiration and momentum into your creative career, feel free to enrol on my new course: The Creative…

  • Design Currency: Icograda Design Week in Vancouver

    Cat
    30 Mar 2010 | 8:43 pm
    Design Currency Mark Busse BA MGDC: Design Currency is not your father’s design conference. Icograda Design Week in Vancouver 2010 is a pan-disciplinary conference featuring some of world’s foremost experts from various design disciplines. The theme of “design currency” is a challenge to all who attend, as the speakers intend to challenge paradigms and shatter assumptions about what design is. This event will not merely be design stars on stage showing off their portfolios, but rather an exploration of craftsmanship, clarity, functionality, social contribution,…

  • Design Week Vancouver: Call for Nominations

    Cat
    16 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    Design Week Vancouver Call for nominations for a “next generation” speaker Hi all. Design Week Vancouver would like your help. They have a fabulous list of speakers arranged, but would like your opinion on just one more: Let us know a person you’d like to nominate who is under 30 and would do a great job at representing the ‘next generation voice’. We can’t promise anything, but we’ll do our best to bring them to our stage in Vancouver. Enjoy… NEED MORE? Then get over to Designers who Blog to discover hundreds of blogs posting about graphic and web design,…

  • ‘Tis the Season for Giving: The SET Foundation

    Cat
    21 Dec 2009 | 2:06 pm
    The SET Foundation Giving back… Once upon a time there was a British guy who became a rare farang (non Asian) monk in Thailand. His name was Peter Robinson, but he became known as Phra Farang. After he left the order, Peter continued to give back to Thailand. And he did this by creating the SET Foundation (more about this later). When I moved to Thailand, I too expected to do a lot of giving back. And I have. But it was the SET Foundation that really caught my western fancy. And as I mentioned on my Thai blog, Women Learn Thai (please don’t forget the ‘wink’), the SET…

  • Faces of Design Awards 2010

    Cat
    1 Oct 2009 | 6:26 pm
    Faces of Design Awards 2010 Launch of a new design competition This is fantastic news all. The Faces of Design Awards is a design competition that does not ask for spec work! We are proud to announce a new interdisciplinary design competition, the Faces of Design Awards 2010. Our goal is to create career opportunities for talented designers worldwide, by increasing their international visibility. The Faces of Design Awards are based on candidates’ existing portfolios, and culminate in the publication of a printed volume, showcasing the 25 most promising design talents, by design discipline…
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    Wise Elephant: Analysis, Strategy, and Loose Ends

  • Seeking Interns for Music Photo Site

    Internship Alert: We’re Hiring Interns for a Live Music Photo Site We’re currently looking for 3 people to fill part-time (10-15 hrs/wk) internship positions. This is a great opportunity to be part of a live music photo site/start-up site while developing social media know-how and communications skills. The ideal candidate is ...

  • Job Alert: We’re Hiring a PT Community Engagement Coordinator

    One of the things we do at Wise Elephant is help launch start-ups and products. Currently we’re heading up operations for one of our clients, a live music photo website. Our roles include overall strategy, marketing and everything from planning workflow to building a team. We’re currently looking for a person ...

  • Social Cycling

    Bicycling just got a shot in the arm as a strong option for public transportation in the US. Sobi, the Social Bicycle System, offers bicycle sharing in a model reminiscent of Zip Car. Sobi is an innovative mash-up showcasing what is possible at the intersection of good design, technology and ...

  • Neighborgoods in Your ‘Hood

    Americans have a romantic notion of being able to walk next door to borrow a cup of sugar, but most people I know don't have that type of relationship with their neighbors. Neighborgoods seeks to change that by setting up a network where you can search for ...

  • Hybrid Business: A New Mix, from Couture to Meat

    After watching ice cream trucks all but disappear from streets, the food truck business has made a huge comeback. When a taco truck in Indiana can make it into the New York Times, you know there's a trend afoot. West Coast Tacos in Indianapolis is the perfect example of the ...
 
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    uselog.com | the product usability weblog

  • Format: a brief history of data storage

    Jasper (uselog.com)
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:23 am
    I'm just missing the SyQuest disks I used to haul around when I first started doing some - very amateuristic - graphic design. And of course Zip Drives. And DVDs. But ok, it's nicely visualized.

  • Microsoft Kin: wonderful process, failed product.

    Jasper (uselog.com)
    27 Aug 2010 | 1:03 am
    In the webcast that accompanied the launch of the Microsoft Kin teen social-networking phones Robbie Bach, President of the Entertainment & Devices Division at Microsoft, stated that the team that developed the Kin spent thousands of hours interviewing and listening to the exact people that they wanted as their customers (find the transcript of his presentation here). Now, Microsoft knows the principles of user-centered design and the Kin has been heralded user-centered innovation at it's best. The Kin was cancelled after just 48 days on the market. That…

  • An 'ergonomically designed'... sandal?

    Jasper (uselog.com)
    12 Aug 2010 | 7:45 am
    Really, I am all for making products that fit people. That are usable or ergonomically sound, if you will. And I think that if you have designed something that people enjoy using, then it makes sense to make prospective buyers aware of this. But... there are limits to what I can endure in terms of product appearance. And these 'ergonomically designed' sandals with a rounded sole from Ryn that I encountered in Bergen (Norway), this is where I draw the line. I'm sorry.

  • Complete list of recommendations for usability in practice: second feedback round

    Jasper (uselog.com)
    10 Jul 2010 | 5:40 am
    First of all, thanks for all the feedback I received in the comments or via email after my first call. In a way of working similar to the Delphi method I have now incorporated your comments in the recommendations. The additions or changes are listed in red (like this) and in most cases I have motivated them in the comment section of the post. Now that the overview of all recommendations is complete, I would like to invite you one more time to give your feedback. Based on that input I will perform a second and final iteration of the recommendations, which I will publish in my PhD thesis. And…

  • 25. Market: Don't explicitly advertise usability

    Jasper (uselog.com)
    29 Jun 2010 | 5:14 am
    "People always talk about ease of use, but I think it’s more... I don’t think it gets into the play in the buying process. It's more of a dissatisfier, I guess..." (Market intelligence manager)Advertising usability is no guarantee for success There have been a considerable number of electronic consumer products marketed specifically 'as easy to use', such as for example the Philips Easy Line and Vodafone Simply. They never seem to last or achieve mainstream success. In terms of the Kano-model of satisfaction, usability is a must-be requirement; people expect a product to be usable.
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  • ABCD {interior} Design: Sneak Peek of the Laundry Room

    ABCDDesigns
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:06 am
    I realize I have been a little food-centric with my posts the last week or so, but I am just so happy to see my cookery books! I mean really, really thrilled. It’s the start of September which means that the cabinetry boards have been cut and they’ll soon be moving from the wood barn into the production building - more on that process later! Today, I want to talk a bit about the kitchen pantry/laundry room.{Images: Apartment Therapy, Vision Decor, and ABCD Designs’ Notes for the Design File – totally a post worth checking out!}Yesterday, my cabinet guys told me that…

  • What’s baking? ABCD’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe

    ABCDDesigns
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:06 am
    I know, I you’re thinking “But she shared this recipe before over a year ago at Camille Maurice’s website!” Fact is, it’s a favorite recipe of mine and so many people missed it the first go-around. I wanted to have posted it here so that it is easily found within the recipes section of ABCD Design. When I was a kid we never started our holiday bakery session until Christmas Eve. It became our tradition. My mom only would bake this cake once a year. Of course, I changed the “rules” for this recipe once it changed hands ten years ago. I bake up this…

  • In a blink 25 becomes 35.

    ABCDDesigns
    31 Aug 2010 | 8:07 am
    Did I ever tell you this story? When I turned 25 my mom went through all the tried and true recipes that she made when I was growing up. She hand wrote each and every one on a separate sheet, placed them in a plastic sheet protector and organized the entire list in a three ring binder complete with different sections. She covered all the bases – from Salads, to Main Dishes, Cocktail recipes, to Pies and Cookies – I have all the recipes that she is known for. Mom presented the binder to me on my birthday “To my favorite Chef.” If I ever follow a main course recipe, it’s my…

  • What’s cooking this Fall? Pumpkin Recipes

    ABCDDesigns
    30 Aug 2010 | 6:14 am
    Epicurious has put together a pumpkin primer that illustrates all the different ways to prepare this soon to be in-season treat. From savory to sweet and everything in between, these recipes and tips for one of Fall’s best ingredients must not be missed! Who wouldn’t want to try their hand at tasty dishes like Spiced Pumpkin Loaves with Whipped Cream , Pumpkin Cannelloni with Clams and Sage Brown Butter, Pumpkin-Seed Crusted Trout, or Pumpkin-Pecan Pie with Whiskey Butter Sauce? I can smell pumpkin in the oven now…

  • Moving: first week trials and tribulations

    ABCDDesigns
    27 Aug 2010 | 6:03 am
    As you know, we decided to go forward with the move even though we couldn’t put anything on the second floor. The wood flooring “specialist” did the most horrendous job possible on our wood flooring. I had three different wood flooring professionals over last week to look at the mess he made. All agreed the job was sub par. This fact sent us scrambling to figure out how to fix the mess in the three days leading up to move in day. My painters swooped in to save the day – however, the solution didn’t come fast enough. This week I have been waiting for my wood…
 
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  • The bets ...

    28 Aug 2010 | 11:14 am
    Every now and then I make predictions about the future, sometimes I even make a bet. I thought I'd write down some of the outstanding bets I have, obviously leaving out the counterparty & how much it is for. [2006] : The Open Source Bet.By the end of 2015, it will be accepted wisdom that open source provides the only viable mechanism of creating competitive markets in the utility computing world. It will dominate this space and be considered the norm.[2006] : The JS Bet.By the end of 2015, JavaScript will be seen as a rapidly growing enterprise language for developing entire applications,…

  • Arguably, the best cloud conference in the world?

    18 Aug 2010 | 2:16 am
    For those of you who missed the OSCON Cloud Summit, I've put together a list of the videos and speakers. Obviously this doesn't recreate the event, which was an absolute blast, but at least it'll give you a flavour of what was missed.Welcome to Cloud Summit [Video 14:28]Very light introduction into cloud computing with an introduction to the speakers and the conference itself. This section is only really relevant for laying out the conference, so can easily be skipped.With John Willis (@botchagalupe) of opscode and myself (@swardley) of Leading Edge Forum.Scene SettingIn these opening…

  • Islands in the sky

    4 Aug 2010 | 2:31 am
    I'm often asked how will the cloud develop to which I'll answer -"imperfectly, very imperfectly".I was reminded of this through a long discussion with Benjamin Black, hence I thought I'd write something to explain my general thoughts on the problem. First, let me apologise as this will be a long post. Second, we need to start by recaping some basic concepts about risks. The barriers to adoption in cloud cover three basic forms of risk :-Disruption Risks : Change to existing business relationships combined with issues around political capital and previous enterprise investment. It's often…

  • Private vs Public clouds

    30 Jul 2010 | 11:02 am
    I thought this argument has been settled a long time ago, seems not. So, once more dear friends I will put on my best impression of a stuck record.First what is the difference between a public and a private cloud?A public cloud (the clue is in the name) is open to the public.A private cloud (the clue is in the name) is private to some set of people.Naturally, there are shades of grey. For example, the set of people for which a private cloud is private might be one person, a department, a company, a community, a nation or some sort of collection of the above. It is common to use a variety of…

  • OSCON 2010

    25 Jul 2010 | 7:34 pm
    I thoroughly enjoyed the OSCON cloud summit and the talk that I gave at OSCON - the audiences were fantastic and the organisation was superb (huge thanks to Edd, Allison and the O'Reilly crew for making this happen).I'm really proud to have played my small part in this event as the MC for day, along with John Willis.I haven't yet talked a great deal on my research, but the keynote at OSCON gives a taste of it - so I thought I'd link to it here. Those who know me, also know that this had been a hobby horse of mine over the last decade. It's finally good to spend some focused time on it though…
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  • Recap of the Clayson Farm Antique Sale

    freshvintage
    29 Aug 2010 | 2:56 pm
    The Clayson Farm Antiques Sale was a blast! The prices were excellent, the vendors were friendly, the customers were buying, the displays were inspiring and the pie à la mode was delicious. You can't really ask for more than that.It took a couple of days of preparation to get the booths set up. Unloading the truck and trailer on Thursday was a family affair: my in-laws, sister-in-law Sari's family, cousin Marlayne and her husband Rich. And my family.Here's my husband, Chris, taking a well-deserved break: Not everyone in my family was as excited as I was to set up for the sale:Here's Finn the…

  • My Day of White & Gray

    freshvintage
    5 Aug 2010 | 7:12 pm
    I bet you are shocked to see all of these muted colors on my blog. It is certainly rare for me to NOT buy something green. Let alone stuff that is only white and gray. It is very Curious Sofa of me, isn't it? I bought all of these on the same day a few weeks ago for a total of $30: white painted cubby box, Atlantic City yearbook from 1943, big ice chest, chippy frame, white footstool, white Polaroid... ...And the ivory and gray Adler Typewriter. This one was made in Germany in 1959. I love that the company also made motorcycles. Like, duh. They are so similar to typewriters. The 1960's white…

  • American Primitives Antiques Show at Clayson Farm

    freshvintage
    30 Jul 2010 | 8:14 am
    After seven years of listening to my in-laws talk about the Clayson Farms Antique Show, I finally get to join them there! I can safely say good-bye to the jealous pangs that I get every August. The Clayson Farms Antique Show is on August 14th from 9am to 4pm in Yakima, WA. Are you going?? You totally should. I've seen photos of past shows, and it looks like the vendors (including my in-laws) have all of my favorite styles of antiques: chippy, industrial, primitive, country, vintage, cottage, Americana. Here's a peek into my in-laws' booth from last year: (How freakin' cute is that miniature…

  • freshfind: vintage plan-o-gram

    freshvintage
    26 Jul 2010 | 2:00 pm
    Vintage Plan-o-Gram Kit for designing retail store layoutswith two metal boards and magnetic display pieces

  • Santa's Lemons, Horse People and Vintage Pennants

    freshvintage
    20 Jul 2010 | 6:50 pm
    I am a few weeks behind in keeping you updated on my finds. But I am sure you don't mind. Cool junk is cool junk, no matter when I bought it.The chippy gray & green cupboard in the middle of the photo above is made from an old fruit crate. Someone added a door and a bent nail that acts as a knob.I brought it onto my deck to hose off the inside, and I saw a familiar face peeking out. The shelf on the inside of the cupboard must have been from a different fruit crate - one that held lemons. Why did the fruit company think that Santa would be the perfect person to advertise lemons? Don't…
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  • Fall 2010 continuing education

    Katie Hutchison
    30 Aug 2010 | 12:27 pm
    logo via Truro Center for the Arts at Castle HillRecommended New England course in the creative arts Last week I thought I smelled fall in the air. Then summer came bounding back, but I can still sense fall beckoning. I was one of those kids who looked forward to the start of school every fall, the new notebooks and pens, the hint of possibilities.  Today, the prospect of a fall continuing education class in the arts has a similar effect on me. Can’t wait to stock up at the art supply store. Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill Thanks to a prompt from a…

  • Web tour: NYT: Opinionator musings via Living Rooms

    Katie Hutchison
    23 Aug 2010 | 2:03 pm
    logo by The New York TimesHave you been following the Living Rooms series which The New York Times launched in June? It explores my favorite topic -- home: how it reflects who we were, are, and aspire to become.  Most recently author Elizabeth Hawes wrote in “Our Buildings, Ourselves” about her lifestyle change when she moved from an elegant Upper West Side, c. 1908 apartment house to an expansive Tribeca loft, built a couple of decades earlier. In her tale of a well-heeled life, home is an opportunity to sample an alternative identity. The same could…

  • Edible-garden tour

    Katie Hutchison
    16 Aug 2010 | 1:49 pm
    Click on this photo to see it in the KHS photo note cards/prints gallery.Generally when I feature garden tours, I focus on flower gardens and the accompanying shrubs, trees and landscape architecture that frame them. But it recently dawned on me that I’ve been leaving out a significant portion of the gardens we know and love -- those of the edible variety. Now that I have my own idjit garden at my local community garden, in which most everything is edible (even my Mammoth Russian sunflower shown above with seeds in an early stage), I’m wishing I’d taken myself on a few…

  • Design snapshot: A building with a smile

    Katie Hutchison
    9 Aug 2010 | 10:59 am
    Anthropomorphizing our environment is simply second nature. We can’t help but search for faces around us, on people and objects. It’s part of what our brains do to make sense of the world. It’s a tendency surely familiar to the designer of this antique stair-enclosure. The cheerful countenance of the small building appendage brings a touch of whimsy to what would otherwise be a utilitarian basement access.   The curved, door-head trim establishes a forehead of sorts beneath the hat of the gable. Laughing, crescent-shaped eyes carved…

  • Design snapshot: Enclosed Porch porchiness

    Katie Hutchison
    2 Aug 2010 | 10:36 am
    Prompted by a recent online consulting client (yes, I now provide online design consultations; more on that later), I’ve been snapping new photos of enclosed porches.  This one has what I’ve come to call “porchiness”, by which I mean, it still evokes its former life as an open porch.  A number of factors contribute to its porchiness.  For one, the original porch posts and brackets are intact and stand "proud" of the porch windows and walls, as does the original balustrade.  For another, it retains the original lattice treatment below the porch floor…
 
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  • A+: The Young Designers' Platform

    1 Sep 2010 | 6:42 pm
    Cool Hunting showcases their three favorite emerging artists from the American Design Club's latest show. "An opportunity for emerging designers to showcase their work, A+: The Young Designers' Platform took place earlier this month during the Accent on Design event at New York's International Gift Fair. The American Design Club curated the event, aiming to highlight raw new creatives and their recent contributions to the design world. Seven out of ten of this year's winners also had a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, bringing simple solutions to the world's…

  • 25+ Awesome Examples of Flash Preloaders

    1 Sep 2010 | 5:03 am
    Flash Websites takes too much time to load. So a lot of patience is required by the user visiting the site. So often designers tend to use Flash Preloaders to inform the user about how much more time is left for loading by showing filling bar, growing bar and etc. Now designers use very creative Flash Preloaders to keep user interested in the site

  • 50 Best Business Cards

    1 Sep 2010 | 1:32 am
    Business cards are cards having business information about a company or individual. Normally people shared it during formal introductions as a memory aid. It normally includes the giver’s name, company affiliation (logo) and contact information such as telephone number, email etc. in this post I have posted 50 best business cards designs and you ca

  • iPhone app Limited FREE offer from Pushforward.

    31 Aug 2010 | 11:40 pm
    I’m inviting you to try this out and see if you like it. We made this app because we want to connect more people with our shared preferences of cinema, art, fashion, design, poetry, and music. Our news is curated from a small group of people and brands with a mind for great content. Please give us a chance to entertain you.

  • Bonsai Tools by Suwada Japan

    31 Aug 2010 | 6:00 pm
    Japanese forge Suwada, makes specialized Bonsai tools, using manufacturing techniques and forms that have developed slowly over time. Bonsai Tools, by Suwada Blacksmith Works, Japan, Bonsai by Steve Tolley
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  • Digits and Things

    yana
    1 Sep 2010 | 8:24 pm
    Last year, Kristen Turner wrote about the design blogosphere positive response to Dave Rollins’ controller ornaments.  So how did it all happen for him? Firstly, Dave Rollins is a US designer who really really likes reading blogs.  It’s probably how he came across Ponoko in the first place. How did you used to make products before Ponoko? I have a small shop in my garage.  If I ever wanted to tinker I’d head out there to build stuff by hand.  At my last design consultancy job we had a 3D printer that we used daily.  I think that really got me into the mindset of…

  • Fall 2010 Fashion Trends

    Kristen Turner
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:37 am
    We are in for an ugly season. I thought I would girlie up the blog a little bit with some CLOTHES. Lasercutting has been a major theme in fashion for the past few seasons. And it isn’t at all this year (with the exception of one designer who’ll I’ll be writing about later), so I’ll just get that out of the way. Digital textile printing, too, seems to have lost the imagination of designers. The novelty appeal, as Sarah Mower of Style.com writes, “quickly becomes cliché.” The passing of Alexander McQueen — whose spring collection was a digitally printed…

  • It’s almost here… AutoCAD for Mac

    Guy Blashki
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:35 am
    Native Mac Version Due for October release After the rumours, screenshots and videos we saw a few months ago, it seems that CAD-loving Mac users are in for a treat by the time October rolls around. Some sixteen years have gone by since AutoCAD last branched outside of those cosy confines on Windows systems. Along with a version for Mac that will be priced at the same level as its Windows conterpart, there will be free iOS viewers for both iPad and iPhone that will enable users to preview designs and make minor changes. The release of AutoCAD for Mac will make things interesting in the world…

  • RepRap Progeny

    Guy Blashki
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:38 am
    Printing The Next Generation – Here’s How It’s Done It’s all about taking a basic 3d printer, and using it to print a more advanced one. That’s the beauty of this technology… the beauty of the whole DIY 3d printer movement, in fact. Watch the video as Gavilan Steinman neatly explains how his Darwin printer was used to fabricate a Mendel replacement, thus propelling him into a future where higher quality outcomes will be achieved with greater speed and efficiency. From the humblest of beginnings, a device can be constructed that sets off a steady climb…

  • Material Monday — Electronic Hardware from Ponoko

    Kristen Turner
    30 Aug 2010 | 9:35 pm
    SparkFun open source electronics available in Ponoko materials/hardware catalog. Following the super incredible awesome news of the Ponoko and SparkFun partnership, I wanted to share the 15 new hardware categories and a selection of the electronics now available in the materials catalog. All the (spark) fun, after the jump. Accelerometers These tiny boards are used to measure acceleration. They’re a great device for monitoring motion. Applications of accelerometers include the Nike + iPod Sport Kit to measure pace and distance, the iPhone to reorient the screen based on the way you hold…
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  • A.WAY by J. Mayer H.

    Rose Etherington
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:15 am
    Venice Architecture Biennale 2010: Berlin architect J. Mayer H. has won the inaugural Audi Urban Future Award with his concept for a city where digital information is continually exchanged between people, their environment and their cars. (more…)

  • Competition: 10 Archigram x Graniph T-shirts to be won

    Brad Turner
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:48 am
    We’ve got together with design T-shirt brand Graniph to offer our readers the chance to win one of ten T-shirts featuring designs from the archive of legendary architectural collective Archigram. (more…)

  • PUMA Mopion Bike by KiBiSi and Biomega

    Joe Mills
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:09 am
    Danish bicycle company Biomega and design collective KiBiSi have collaborated to create this new bike for sports brand Puma. (more…)

  • England Home Kit by Peter Saville for Umbro

    Rose Etherington
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:19 am
    The shoulder panels of the new England football kit feature a fabric printed with small coloured crosses, designed by British graphic designer Peter Saville. (more…)

  • London Design Festival guide online

    Rose Etherington
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:57 am
    Dezeenwire: the official guide to this year’s London Design Festival is now available on line. Download a copy here.
 
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  • Harry Pearce - Eternal Optimist and Part-Time Nudist

    Simon Beresford-Smith
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:14 am
    Harry Pearce has undertaken a series of talks across the globe, including AGIdeas in Australia, Design Indaba, South Africa, Semi Permanent, New Zealand and Design Yatra, India. Speaking engagements have also taken him to New York and Chicago, as well as colleges, museums and the Typographic Circle in the UK. He has now been invited by the D&AD President to deliver the last in the autumn series of President's Lectures on 24 November in London. Having been asked to provide a title and description for this talk Pearce came up with the following; Harry Pearce Pentagram Partner Part-time optimist…

  • Quick Link: Lorenzo Apicella to Judge WAF 2010

    Simon Beresford-Smith
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:09 am
    Lorenzo Apicella to Judge WAF 2010

  • Quick Link: SECCA Identity in Fast Company

    Kurt Koepfle
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:20 am
    SECCA Identity in Fast Company

  • New Work: ‘Design Research’

    Kurt Koepfle
    26 Aug 2010 | 12:00 pm
    Today, retailers like Design Within Reach, Crate & Barrel, Habitat, IKEA and Target have all popularized the idea that good design should be accessible to everyone. But the concept was first introduced over a half century ago by Design Research, the influential modernist mini-chain that mixed design objects from Charles and Ray Eames, Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen with eclectic folk materials and textiles from around the world and helped introduce the modern "lifestyle" to postwar Americans and their homes. The first Design Research store was established in 1953 in Cambridge, Massachusetts by…

  • New Work: Fashion Law Institute

    Kurt Koepfle
    23 Aug 2010 | 9:34 am
    Fashion designers have always been arbiters of style, but as they increasingly encounter issues like copycat designers, counterfeit imports, calls for consumer safety and environmental sustainability, and even bans of various forms of dress, designers need to know and help establish the law as well. Opening September 8, the Fashion Law Institute is a new center at Fordham Law School in New York that will train and advise designers, lawyers and design students in areas of the law affecting the fashion industry. The first of its kind in the world, the center has been established by Fordham in…
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  • 12 Logo Design Mistakes To Avoid

    Jacob Cass
    23 Aug 2010 | 9:08 am
    This was an article I originally wrote for the Sep / Oct 2010 edition of Layers Magazine, it has been republished here with permission. You can see pictures of the article in print at the bottom of this article or you can view the PDF here. The article is targeted towards designers, rather than business owners. One of the easiest ways to distinguish a company is by having a unique and memorable logo; however, creating a unique and memorable logo is not as easy as it sounds. Here are 12 common logo design mistakes that amateur logo designers often fall victim to. In no particular order……

  • Book, TV & Blog Interviews

    Jacob Cass
    13 Aug 2010 | 7:05 am
    I’ve had a few interviews in the past couple of weeks, here are the links & a short summary of each. Take your pick. Duane Kinsey, the owner of Logo Bird, recently interviewed me for his logo designer interview series. The interview is based around my recent job search experience as well as logo design & social media. You can read the interview here: Logo Designer Interview: Jacob Cass On the topic of logo designer interviews, check out the interviews I conducted with Von Glitschka, Jeff Fisher, Leighton Hubbell, LogoBoom, Mike Erickson & Alen Pavlovic. How To Make More…

  • Design Agency Job Hunting Tips

    Jacob Cass
    1 Aug 2010 | 3:14 pm
    “It’s not a pink slip, it’s a blank page.” This is the tag line of ‘Lemonade‘, a short film that I saw earlier this year about 16 advertising professionals who lost their jobs after the 2008 recession and then ‘found their calling’. Although I didn’t technically get a pink slip, I certainly got a blank page after parting ways with my previous employer. I was left with 2 weeks to find a new job before being booted back to Australia due to Visa restrictions. I considered my options very carefully and finally decided to stay in NYC as my…

  • Designers, why do you do what you do?

    Jacob Cass
    21 Jul 2010 | 8:09 am
    This is a timely guest article by Jennifer Moline of PsPrint. – Jacob Cass The depressing economy we’re in has me very interested in careers – mainly, why we choose to do what we do. A creative career is often seen as a dream job – one that allows you to get paid for doing what you love. I’ve often wondered, however, if a creative profession is worth the stress. I believe people become graphic designers for the following reasons: While growing up they were always doodling on a notepad, eventually graduating to doodling on the computer. They’ve always been those…

  • The 2014 FIFA World Cup Logo – Discuss

    Jacob Cass
    14 Jul 2010 | 8:27 am
    This is a guest article by Ana Paula Rodrigues outlining the unveiling of the new 2014 World Cup logo. The silent vuvuzela’s mark the end of the 2010 World Cup, but the preparations for the 2014 games are well underway. The 2014 World Cup host, Brazil unveiled the official logo last Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a clever marketing campaign, both the Brazilian Soccer Delegation and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) decided to strike while the momentum of the 2010 games were still in play, and while it still garnered the attention of a worldwide audience.
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  • Beautiful card pack

    2 Sep 2010 | 4:51 am
    Pack of three lovely cards and three white envelopes. Illustrations by nicola rowlands. Tied with string, perfect to give as a gift.

  • must have for fall

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  • Giving Away My Artwork For Free

    31 Aug 2010 | 1:53 pm
    I’m trying to help out a high school in my neighborhood here in the East Village of NYC. They are trying to win money through a voting process to really ramp up their arts programs. I’m giving away a free signed print of my work to everyone who helps them. All the details can be seen through the link below. If you can help with spreading this in anyway online I would greatly appreciate it. It’s time sensitive too. Voting ends on Friday. http://bit.ly/cKkdkW Best, Jesse

  • Thanks to the people at Orange Beautiful…

    31 Aug 2010 | 1:38 pm
    We loved coming across your beautiful blog and think you’re pretty awesome as well! Check out the rest of this post! The Scoop

  • Maternity Tees!

    31 Aug 2010 | 11:19 am
    We’re happy to offer a limited run of gorgeously soft, organic pima cotton tees! The a-line cut makes it perfect to pair with leggings or as a maternity top for mothers-to-be! Currently available in Moss Green or Pumpkin .
 
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  • Tipp Experience

    rocco
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:14 am
    What if you combine the interactive commands technique like Subservient Chicken with a YouTube takeover like The Expandables? You get a brilliantly simpel and fun campaign for Tipp Ex.

  • html5 power

    arjan
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:44 am
    The new experimental interactive videoclip from Arcade Fire for the song The Wilderness Downton shows the true power of html5. Directed by Chris Milk with a little help from Google. Check here how it's made and the site only works in Chrome.

  • Facebook vs Hamilton

    arjan
    30 Aug 2010 | 4:25 am
    Vodafone is challenging F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, to race on the 13th of september against 28.800 Facebook users who can join the race in a virtual car. The campaign is created by Achtung!

  • SEVENDOTS

    UNIT32
    30 Aug 2010 | 2:51 am
    Sevendots is an innovative brand management & marketing consultancy with a highly visual approach. We just put the finishing touches on their equally visual new site.

  • War of Words

    Bob Mayata
    27 Aug 2010 | 3:07 pm
    What if 1500 copies isn't limited enough? Check out how this publisher took care of it. From september 11th you can get yours at the American Book Centre or the release party.
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  • Mark Goss

    Geekiz
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:30 am
    More Illustrations by Mark Goss on Geekiz Follow Geekiz Magazine on Twitter or Become Fan on Facebook Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • #RJ / (subvertendo a urca)

    Quarto & Sala
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:28 am
    Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • Soaking up the Sunshine

    mymodernmet
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:26 am
    We pay tribute to the hottest summer on record with this breathtaking set of beautiful Anja Rubik by photographer Carter Smith. More pics at My Modern Metropolis. Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • Take a Deep Breath Baby…

    cgpalmieri
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:25 am
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  • Dancers in Motion

    mymodernmet
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:19 am
    Dancers are admired for the way they move. Fluid and graceful, they are often seen twirling and spinning across an open stage. Photographer Bill Wadman wanted to capture these movements, but in an unconventional way… More pics at My Modern Metropolis. Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook
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  • Black tie beach event

    Jonathan Cherry
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:35 am
    Improv Everywhere are a group of experiential designers that create unusual experiences for people to try out to get an alternative perspective of the world. Here they invited a bunch of people to wear black tie attire and hit the beach. Odd – but intriguing. More here.

  • The Wilderness Downtown: A music video made just for you

    Jonathan Cherry
    31 Aug 2010 | 11:49 pm
    This is wild! It uses Google Maps and the music of Canadian band Arcade Fire and is so damn sick words are pointless. Go here and play with it!

  • Inside Job: Another look at the mess we’re in

    Jonathan Cherry
    31 Aug 2010 | 4:17 am
    Trailer for the upcoming documentary movie called ‘Inside Job‘. Something about just the trailer – and the fact that it’s produced by Sony Entertainment – that makes us feel uneasy about taking it too seriously. But wouldn’t mind seeing it all the same. via

  • The Majestic Plastic Bag – a short mockumentary

    Jonathan Cherry
    30 Aug 2010 | 11:47 pm
    California apparently has  a 19 billion bag-a-year habit – we’re probably not too far behind.

  • Tropitone: Please say it isn’t true

    Jonathan Cherry
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:48 pm
    Seriously? This – if it’s real – was most certainly done in hopes of securing some kind of advertising award. Why? Because no marketing manager not under the influence of crack would have approved it as a creative tool to sell a product. A park bench with the words ‘Nie-blankes’ sprayed painted on it as a lame ad for a suntan lotion belongs in the Apartheid museum – not our fragile public streets. Even the Americans think it’s in poor taste and for once will have to strongly agree with them.
 
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  • It’s Nice That

    Andrew
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:52 pm
    It’s Nice That have released Issue #4 of their printed publications.

  • The Loop

    Andrew
    1 Sep 2010 | 4:02 am
    We recently met the people behind The Loop, a trés cool portfolio and job site based in sunny Australia. Check it out and get your portfolio up there. You’ll join talented people like Bec Winnel, whose awesome work is in the above image.

  • Six Years Later

    Andrew
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:51 am
    Want to have your work in a new magazine? I thought you might. Check out Six Years Later. They are after submissions.

  • Strobe

    Andrew
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:43 am
    Short notice, but artist Kevin Tran has a show titled ‘Strobe’ opening at China Heights gallery in Sydney this Friday. Check it out if you can.

  • Onehundred

    Andrew
    30 Aug 2010 | 3:08 am
    Onehundred, a cool new t-shirt label from Brisbane.
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  • Using Color for Web Wayfinding

    ducttapemarketing
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    I was first introduced to the term wayfinding from an architectural firm that hired me to help them get on the web years ago. In architectural terms wayfinding encompasses all of the ways in which people orient themselves in physical space and navigate from place to place. While it can be a holistic and even philosophical design approach it mostly boils down to effective signage. When it comes to vast spaces, such as arenas and airports, color systems are often the most effective means of conveying categories of direction. In other words, all blue signs refer to the International terminal or…

  • The Wonderful World of Ed Emberley

    PitchDesign
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:37 am
    Much loved the world over, Ed Emberley has been inspiring illustrators, young and old, since the 1970s. Either with crayon and a coloring book, or a more formal artistic approach, his incredible influence is clear. The schematic for doodling Ed's characters is so utterly basic you don't even need to be able to read to understand how, yet the it produces a character with so much style and heart you can't help but be captivated. As a kid, I remember sitting at the kitchen table with one of Emberly's drawing books checked out from the library and I drew every single one of the illustrations in…

  • Finding Creative Publishing & Distribution Outlets, and 5 Colorful Indie Mags Who've Already Found One.

    evad
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:21 am
    Traditional publishing methods might be going the way of the dodo (I really wish I could say junk mail or phone books by now) but since this gives way to a drastic increase in the number of creative projects finding there way into the screens, ears and hands of more and more people I wouldn't say that this is a bad thing at all. Sure, we might have to sort through a few bad apples to get to the juicy materials we crave, but i'll choose to sort through my own apples over a bunch of people who don't necessarily share my tastes any day. With that digested, here are 5 colorful indie magazines…

  • Eclectic Color Roundup: Watercolor Exhibition, Hand Lettering, True Colors Video & a German Design Studio

    evad
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:50 am
    Art "Perfectly Flawed" New Work by Stina Persson Exhibition @ Hanahou | Porfolio September 9 – October 1, 2010 Opening reception September 9, 7-9 pm RSVP info@galleryhanahou.com In her new solo show “Perfectly Flawed,” Stockholm artist Stina Persson abandons her digital safety net to create unaltered works that are beautifully imperfect – or imperfectly beautiful – as a response to the increasingly flawless images with which we surround ourselves. Over the course of 10+ years working as a commercial illustrator, Stina has found herself conforming to trends of…

  • What's Crafty on Etsy this Week

    Colette Bennett
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:48 am
    For this week's edition of What's Crafty on Etsy, I thought it would be fun to explore further into the depths of fashion and see what people are creating that's fun to wear. Whether for you, your husband, your mom or even your dog, there are tons of crafters that are focused on helping you to look snazzy. Maybe to start, you'd like to add some small details that will make people turn their heads? You know a new pair of earrings can go a long way. For some women, they prefer large, dangly things, but some of you I'm sure prefer to accent with small details. For you, something like these…
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  • flip the bird.

    aaron
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:39 am
    flip the bird hired me to shoot a quick lookbook showcasing the newest designs they’ve come up with.  and on the day of the shoot, i learned one of my favorite emcees from one of my favorite hip hop acts of all time would be making an appearance to model some of the line. i’ve been a fan of dilated peoples since like 1998, when i copped a re-dubbed dub of rhettmatic’s beat junkies volume 2 on cassette, and heard work the angles.  meeting, working, and chilling with rakaa iriescience was something i had never expected to do. again, this job is an amazing thing, so many cool…

  • deadbeat bbq.

    aaron
    29 Aug 2010 | 3:58 pm
    when contrast magazine told me they needed me to go on assignment to shoot the deadbeats, all i had to say was “it’s about time.”  for the past two, going on three, years the deadbeats have been putting in mad work, doing shows at jazz minds once a week, and usually one if not two other gigs every week elsewhere.  their jazz-inspired live hip hop sound has refined itself into something unique and amazing.  on top of all the gigging they have managed to put together an album and are working on another.  they deserve this writeup, and i’m glad i got to be a part of…

  • lucky.

    aaron
    29 Aug 2010 | 7:13 am
    besides being a friend and an extremely talented artist, lucky olelo is my tattooist.  he hasn’t done my only tattoo work, but really he’s done the piece that mattered.  i can’t describe the relationship that you have with someone who spent hours marking your skin permanently, but its a bond that’s different from any other. when contrast magazine asked me to take a few profile images of lucky for his writeup in the creativity issue, i was happy that in my own way, i was getting the chance to leave a permanent mark on him…or of him at least.  unfortunately,…

  • golden thursday.

    aaron
    22 Aug 2010 | 4:12 pm
    golden era hip hop, thursdays at nextdoor. dj’s zita and j-boogie from the bay area, playing the best hip hop the 90s had to offer.  it was a great night, a chance to see old friends, and of course catch some dope hip hop. i shot the night with a new technique…i don’t want to over-use it but it was fun…more soon! -a [ click here to jump off to the full image gallery! ]

  • joe.

    aaron
    20 Aug 2010 | 1:43 pm
    while on assignment for contrast magazine issue 4, the creativity issue, i had to shoot fellow dropshadows crewmember and homie joseph pa`ahana.  they wanted a few portraits and shots documenting some of his artwork.  a lot of you know joe for his flyer and poster work for nextdoor.  now don’t get me wrong, his flyer design work is some of the dopest on the island…but what really makes me respect joe as an artist is his work.  his blackbooks and art pieces are just bananas.  and joe’s “other” work is something most of the world hasn’t known about until…
 
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  • The Zuiderzee Stool by Studio Maarten Kolk &...

    designmilk
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:41 am
    The Zuiderzee Stool by Studio Maarten Kolk & Guus Kusters is based on a simple milking stool located in the Zuiderzeemuseum depots. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

  • Blow in the ear to turn on the light- “Turn...

    shikha1
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:21 am
    Blow in the ear to turn on the light- “Turn Me On” switch plate from Chris Haines. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

  • Today PUMA unveiled their new stylish Mopion...

    DianePham
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:50 am
    Today PUMA unveiled their new stylish Mopion bike, which features some serious cargo hold. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

  • An interesting conceptual couch called Beddo by...

    Dagens Design
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:20 am
    An interesting conceptual couch called Beddo by Christina Liljeberg Halstrøm is being displayed at the exhibition Designers Investigating in Øksnehallen (copenhagen). (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

  • Daniel Andersson's icebergs concept takes...

    designmilk
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:33 am
    Daniel Andersson's icebergs concept takes vacation homes to new depths: this underwater living concept could have us rethinking the idea that land is the only livable surface. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
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  • Dominic Jones Jewellery

    2 Sep 2010 | 1:30 am
    Dominic Jones Jewellery always pushes the boundaries between the natural, the elegantly fashionable… and that crazy edgy look that will scare off a few folks. The latest collection has beautiful rhinoceros beetle rings i’m lusting after… an incredible shark’s jaw envelope clutch… and some intense gator jaw cuffs… see some of the most intriguing designs on the next page! TO PAGE 2 of "Dominic Jones Jewellery"! -----> (Want more visual goodness? See NOTCOT.com + NOTCOT.org)

  • Oakley B-1B Guidance System BMX Grips

    31 Aug 2010 | 10:45 pm
    Retro designs keep coming back lately! And remember the fun fact that Oakley started in 1975 with BIKE GRIPS? Well, their initial product was made of a special material, Unobtainium ~ and this also crossed over into their eventual eyewear lines, but it started first with the B-1B ~ and they’ve brought the design back in an extremely limited edition run, with an updated newer, softer rubber compound - and a 2010 stamp is embossed on the ends of the grips ~ they will be available in 5 colors, here’s a peek at blue and white and the black and grey… and more to come! In fact…

  • Don Pendleton for Oakley

    31 Aug 2010 | 8:50 pm
    Took a little field trip down to Oakley HQ today in Foothill Ranch, CA ~ and am smitten with the new collaboration - Oakley Artist Series Fuel Cell sunglasses by Don Pendleton. There’s something so awesome about the simple lines ~ the green, blue, black, and white ~ and best of all, the adorable creatures hidden within! You keep finding more and more of them as you stare into the patterns… see more close ups of the sunglasses, the packaging, and even the skateboard designs on the next page! TO PAGE 2 of "Don Pendleton for Oakley"! -----> (Want more visual goodness? See NOTCOT.com…

  • NOTCOT.org Roundup

    31 Aug 2010 | 1:27 am
    A bold roundup from an exciting week at NOTCOT.org includes so much fun design. To find out more about each post, just click on the individual images. (Want more visual goodness? See NOTCOT.com + NOTCOT.org)

  • Normann Copenhagen Wine & Bar

    28 Aug 2010 | 9:20 pm
    New from Aurelien Barbry for Normann Copenhagen ~ beautiful cork wine stoppers and wine pourers! Both designs are sculptural ~ there are 4 stopper designs, and most intriguing is the pourer, which hides the metal spout within the cork! see close ups of them all on the next page! TO PAGE 2 of "Normann Copenhagen Wine & Bar"! -----> (Want more visual goodness? See NOTCOT.com + NOTCOT.org)
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  • it's nice that issue 4

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:17 am
    you can now pre-order copies of 'it's nice that' issue #4. this latest print installment of the popular website features interviews with nick knight, neville brody, miranda july, trokia, RBG6, noma bar and bompas & parr, features by sara de bondt, adam buxton, adrian shaughnessy, jez burrows, mike lemanski, peter nencini and micah lidberg among others. every order placed before midnight on september 30th (the day before the official release) will receive a free screenprint by james jarvis, commissioned especially for the issue. features (29 pages) nice by adam buxton, quantum potes tantum…

  • 'recipe for perfection' by gene d'cruze - TIVOLI AUDIO competition entry

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:04 am
    designboom, with TIVOLI AUDIO, is currently hosting the 'TIVOLI AUDIO 10th anniversary'  international graphic design competition. this is a continuation of our 'sneak peak' to some of the competition entries to date. 'recipe for perfection' (detail) 'recipe for perfection' by gene d'cruze of the UK is one of the submissions to the competition. designer's own words: 'the concept is to introduce new customers to TIVOLI and its quality products, whilst simultaneously reinforcing the expectations that their existing customer base already has of them. the six key words featured in the design not…

  • 'earos' by robert potter - 'design for all' competition shortlisted revealed

    2 Sep 2010 | 2:39 am
    'earos' 'earos' by robert potter from canada is one of the 240 shortlisted entries from more than 5100 participants in our recent designboom competition 'design for all' in collaboration with seoul design fair 2010. designer's own words: 'earos is a padded cushion that attaches to mobile phones, creating a soft, luxurious support for the ear. its simple but versatile fastener allows it to connect to most phone models, and rotates on two axes so that the unit can be quickly repositioned when not in use. the elegant, ergonomic design and soft, synthetic suede material bring new joy to a…

  • RIBA announces special awards shortlists

    2 Sep 2010 | 2:30 am
    (left) 'regent's place pavilion' by carmody groarke in london, shortlisted for the RIBA CABE public space award image courtesy carmody groarke (right) 'norwich cathedral hostry' by hopkins architects in norwich, shortlisted for the crown estate conservation award images courtesy hopkins architects the royal institute of british architects (RIBA) has revealed this year's shortlists for five special awards. drawn from a group of 102 RIBA award-winning buildings presented earlier this year, the winners of the special awards will be announced at the RIBA stirling prize dinner on saturday 2…

  • shigeru ban 1/30 for when objects work

    2 Sep 2010 | 1:29 am
    scale 1/30 is an object that has taken inspiration of architectural projects with timber roofs, designed by shigeru ban, developed and produced in limited edition by when objects work. the center piece will be on display at maison et objet , paris from september 3 - 7th, 2010.
 
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  • Sister Aimee's Castle, Estate of the Day

    2 Sep 2010 | 11:01 am
    Today's home is one of the most intriguing that I've seen. It's got quite a back story. This retreat in Lake Elsinore, California was built in 1929 by architect Edwin Dickman for the renowned evangelist and founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Aimee Semple McPherson. Sister Aimee was an evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and 1930s. A televangelist before there was such a thing, she traveled the country preaching in revivals and also had a radio show that drew many listeners. In 1926 she disappeared and later re-appeared claiming she'd been kidnapped, a charge…

  • Kyboe Watches: Fun Fashion From The Netherlands

    2 Sep 2010 | 10:01 am
    Coming in two large sizes of 48mm and 55mm wide, Kyboe, a Netherlands based watch brand offers very large sized fashion watches that comes in a ludicrous array of color combinations. Just visit their site to find the many, many color combos available of the "Giant watch." Although it comes in two sizes and many colors, the watch itself is basically the same design. A mixture of elements from various dive watches, the dial feels very Rolex Explorer in theme. The case is in steel, and inside the watch is a Japanese Miyota quartz movement. Strap is rubber, and the main allure is the fashionable…

  • Dolce & Gabbana Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Naomi Campbell's Career

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:02 am
    Italian fashion design duo Dolce & Gabbana are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Naomi Campbell's career with a limited edition t-shirt collection and launch event. The collection comprises 14 different designs displaying iconic images of the supermodel taken by the world's most famous fashion photographers, including Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, David LaChapelle, Mario Testino, Ellen von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Herb Ritts and Peter Lindbergh. The collection of 14 shirts will go on sale exclusively at Dolce & Gabbana boutiques in New York on September 10th,…

  • Exclusive Polo Excursions at Argentina's Estancia El Venado

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:02 am
    The luxurious 2,500-acre Estancia El Venado, one of the most historic and beautiful guest ranches in Argentina, is offering an exclusive polo excursion for high-end equestrians who want to brush up on the sport of kings. The luxurious Estancia, founded in the mid-1800s and located about 100 miles south of Buenos Aires, is owned by professional polo player Federico Cendoya, whose family has owned El Vendado for four generations. Cendoya has been training and coaching international polo players ranging beginners to experienced players for over 30 years. Available from mid-April through October,…

  • The Fashion Statement: Lanvin at H&M!

    2 Sep 2010 | 7:00 am
    I can see the lines snaking around the block now! H&M confirmed it: Men and women will be able to get themselves some Lanvin at about 200 H&M stores on Nov. 23, according to Women's Wear Daily. Word broke yesterday that the sizzling hot Paris label may be collaborating with cheap chic retailer H&M. Fashion industry bible WWD reported that the Swedish retailer was expected to announce plans with Lanvin and its creative director Alber Elbaz within the coming week. Upon hearing the news yesterday, the fashion blogs went nuts, writing things like "Yes, Please!" and "Cross your…
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  • The History of the Kitchen Exhibition

    Becky
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:42 am
    In case you didn’t check your New York Times Home section today, I wanted to let you know about a really interesting show at the MoMA. It’s called “Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen.” It’s all about the history of kitchens. To learn more, click here. Some of our other favorite kitchen design inspiration sources include Susan Serra, The Kitchen Designer, and Kitchenlab. Check them out if you are in a kitchen kind of mood today.

  • Environmental Tuesday: Old Tire Makeover

    Becky
    31 Aug 2010 | 2:08 am
    I was in Portland Maine last weekend and I saw the most fabulous re-use of old tires: I just wonder what will happen to them once the windows change? Perhaps a funny planter that matches some pink flamingos?

  • Where is that House from True Blood?

    Becky
    30 Aug 2010 | 2:12 am
    Do any of you watch True Blood? It’s been extra gross this season, but one of the most fabulous things about it is Russell Edgington’s house. I knew when I saw the octagonal onion-domed beauty that it was in Mississippi (as it is on the show), but I could not remember much else about it. The estate is called Longwood House and it’s in Natchez, Mississippi.It’s a National Historic Landmark and it’s the largest octagon house in the United States. It is owned by the Pilgrimage Garden Club. A quick look at Wiki led me to images of other octagon houses. Check them out…

  • Designer Interview: Heather Lins Home

    ali
    26 Aug 2010 | 11:08 am
    You’ve got to admit you are slightly intrigued by the Heather Lins Home 3-D Eye Chart pillow. Or maybe you are thinking, is that really the form of human anatomy sewn on to a pillow in the Science Project Collection? Yes it is. Now meet the mastermind behind these highly creative and rather quirky Heather Lins Home pieces, Heather Lins. Enjoy! Tell us a bit about your background. How did you get started in the design industry and how you got to where you are today. When I was a kid, I wanted to be an interior designer. In college, I got interested in graphic design because I had always…

  • Owl’s Head Light

    Becky
    25 Aug 2010 | 1:11 am
    The other day I had a truly thrilling experience of space. After climbing to the top of the stairs to check out the view from the base of Owl’s Head Light, I realized the front door was open and I could go in and climb up to the top. In the sixty some years my mother has been visiting this lighthouse, this has never been possible, and were were psyched! I couldn’t get over how beautiful the inside of this small cylinder was, yet the space was so nice and not at all claustrophobic: Did I mention that restoration was completed on the lighthouse just a few weeks ago? The restoration…
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  • Augmented City 3D

    Fubiz
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Une interface immersive en réalité augmentée, dans la continuité du précédent film Augmented (Hyper) Reality du créatif Keiichi Matsuda. Une ville dotée d’une surcouche d’informations numériques : l’organisation spatiale des données et son implication pour l’architecture. Previously on Fubiz Devoto House Floating Point City Center - Aria Pool Deck

  • Bikes Never Crash Alone

    Fubiz
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:15 am
    Une belle campagne et un court spot de publicité décalé pour cette assurance moto - 2010 Allstate Motorcycle. Une baseline efficace “Bikes Never Crash Alone” sur une captation entièrement en slow-motion. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite. Previously on Fubiz Bikes - Crashing into love Audi - Friendly Competition Jeffrey Vanhoutte

  • Perseid Meteor Shower

    Fubiz
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:40 am
    Une nouvelle vidéo en time-lapse de la Perseid Meteor Shower et du noyau galactique de la voie lactée, vu depuis le Joshua Tree National Park. Une captation en Canon 5D Mk II, le tout sur la bande-son “Samskeyti” du groupe Sigur Ros. A découvrir en images dans la suite. Previously on Fubiz Tokyo Timelapse Timescapes Timelapse Augmented City 3D

  • Swatch + MTV Playground

    Fubiz
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:50 am
    Une campagne publicitaire à l’occasion de la collaboration entre la marque Swatch et la chaîne musicale “MTV Playground”. Un travail vidéo dirigée par Ash Bolland pour une production graphique du studio Umeric, basé en Australie. A découvrir dans la suite. Previously on Fubiz Augmented City 3D Bikes Never Crash Alone Perseid Meteor Shower

  • iPod Nano 6G

    Fubiz
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:45 am
    La marque Apple vient de mettre à jour l’iPod nano. Il est maintenant doté d’un design avec écran tactile multi-touch, du VoiceOver, d’un clip d’accroche et d’une radio FM. Il est disponible en deux versions : 149 $ en 8 Go et 179 $ en 16 Go. Plus de visuels du modèle dans la suite. Previously on Fubiz Apple iPad Bamboo iPhone 4 Case iWatch Concept
 
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  • The Kona Residence by Belzberg Architects

    Mr K (boss)
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:35 am
    Imaginée par le studio Belzberg Architects et construite à Hawaii, la Kona Residence est une villa de rêve située en plein coeur de la nature et totalement ouverte sur l’extérieur. Jouant sur les ouvertures, les nombreuses baies vitrées et les patios, découvrez tous les détails de cette exceptionnelle maison dotée d’une splendide terrasse avec piscine en images dans la suite ! Plus de détails en images dans la galerie Description originale Nestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with the linearity of the property but rather with the axiality…

  • The Land of Giants

    Mr K (boss)
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:54 am
    Projet utopique un petit peu fou imaginé par le studio américain Choi+Shine Architects, un clin d’oeil pour ces étonnants pylônes électriques revus et corrigés pour ressembler à des géants d’acier. Intitulée « The Land Of Giants« , découvrez tous les détails de cette idée originale et poétique, par ailleurs récompensée à de nombreuses reprises, en images dans la suite ! Plus de détails en images dans la galerie Description originale The Land of Giants™ Award Winner : 2010 Boston Society of Architects Unbuilt Architecture Honorable Mention :…

  • Zero Gravity Coffee Cup

    Mr K (boss)
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:36 am
    Après l’excellent ensemble Maze Coffee Cup déjà présenté sur TrendsNow et toujours dans l’idée de s’amuser un petit peu après avoir bu son café, un petit clin d’oeil pour cette variante imaginée par le designer Xu54 qui vous permettra de pour travailler votre sens de l’équilibre. Baptisée « Gravity Coffee Cup », découvrez tous les détails en images dans la suite ! Plus de détails en images dans la galerie Description originale A coffee cup in zero gravity. In use, it can be placed vertically; not in use, can be tilted in place,…

  • Impactist – Here With You

    Mr K (boss)
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:56 am
    Réalisation de Kelly Meador & Daniel Elwing, un petit retout sur cet excellent clip pour le titre « Here With You » extrait du dernier EP « Last Heist » du studio Impactist. Une animation en 3D plutôt intéressante à découvrir en vidéo dans la suite ! Le clip intégral en vidéo Cliquer ici pour voir la vidéo. Credits & more Promo for the track « Here With You » off of our Last Heist EP. More info : impactist.com/mainpages/audiopgs/IMPlastheist.html All content and audio created by Kelly Meador & Daniel…

  • Monk’s Shadow Residence by Kendle Design Collaborative

    Mr K (boss)
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:33 am
    Imaginée par le studio d’architecture américain Kendle Design Collaborative et construite sur un site géographique exceptionnel situé dans la Paradise Valley en Arizona, la « Monk’s Shadow Residence » est une splendide villa avec piscine qui s’intègre parfaitement dans son environnement naturel. Proposant de nombreuses chambres, espaces de réception et terrasses sur plusieurs niveaux avec vue imprenable sur la vallée, découvrez tous les détails de cette impressionnante maison dans la suite ! Plus de détails en images dans la galerie Description…
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  • The UI15 Lineup – Gettin’ Better Every Year

    Lauren Cramer
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:41 pm
    The User Interface Conference is a 15-year tradition of building up the designer’s skill set. Each year our team of expert instructors gets better and better. These are people so rich in experience, we could just sit around for days listening to their stories on how they’ve achieved their success. This year’s topics are an eclectic collection that really says a lot about the current state of online web and software design. The program tells the story of the full development cycle, from coming up with innovative ideas, to making those ideas a reality, to growing the design to…

  • UIEtips: Components Versus Patterns

    Jared Spool
    31 Aug 2010 | 1:42 pm
    The Vulcans had something good with that mind-meld thing. Just put your fingertips on someone else’s forehead and your two minds become one. I wonder if Vulcan designers used that technique to ensure everyone knew how to come up with a coherent, integrated design, even though they all worked on different pieces? Without the mind-meld thing, we have to resort to more primitive approaches to get everyone on the same page. In the past, we’ve tried templates, guidelines, and style guides. However, these have not proven to be very effective and end up frustrating teams more than…

  • UIEtips: Google, User Experience, & Thinking Beyond Conversion

    Jared Spool
    24 Aug 2010 | 12:44 pm
    Designers care about the user experience. Marketers are concerned with SEO and conversion. The reality is that both need to work hand-in-hand to make more relevant and persuasive content that turns into higher search rankings. How do you get everyone on the same page? Google comes to the rescue with their Quality Score. It’s an algorithm that ranks how relevant and persuasive the content is. The Quality Score will help designers produce a better site, while helping marketers get better search rankings. Become best friends with Google’s Quality Score and you’re sure to…

  • Help Me Solve A Mystery

    Jared Spool
    20 Aug 2010 | 3:21 pm
    I’ve got a real mystery on my hands. I’m hoping you can help me figure it out. Here’s the background: Since 1996, we’ve held an annual event we call the User Interface Conference. Hundreds of folks come every year to learn the latest thinking for creating great user experiences. Over the 15 years, our attendance numbers have grown at a reasonable rate—usually 15% to 20% each year. During the rough economic years, 2001 and 2009, we saw some declines, but, on average, 15%-20% is a solid range for most years. This is the mystery: The conference isn’t until…

  • UIEtips: 3 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask During User Research

    Jared Spool
    18 Aug 2010 | 12:39 pm
    When we prepare for our user research sessions, it’s easy to focus on the questions we should ask. But what about the ones we shouldn’t ask? Our goal, of course, is to learn everything we can. We need to leverage the research time, to ensure we’re filling our brains with the information we’ll need to create great designs. In today’s UIEtips, I talk about three questions I’ve learned not to ask in sessions. By avoiding these questions, we get to the information we need faster. Read the article Three Questions You Shouldn’t Ask During User Research.
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  • Hut-Hut Kids Gets Colorful and Affordable

    Robert
    27 Aug 2010 | 10:39 am
    When we first broke the debut of Kalon Studios Hut-Hut Kids sculptural kid’s rocker, we loved it but didn’t have any pricing yet.  Since then, production started and shipping followed, but the pricing started north of a cool $1000!  Beautiful pieces but out of reach for many. Here’s the good news – Hut-Hut will now be made in five sustainable resin colors and shipping on December 15th at a great affordable price of $125.  Pre-order today at Kalon’s website and get 20% off.  Just in time for a lovely Christmas addition to your home. Visit our sponsors: Orbit…

  • These Monsters Are Your Friends

    Robert
    25 Aug 2010 | 11:36 pm
    How could you be scared of these monsters?  Designed by Family Tree Design in a limited run of 100 prints each. Monster Friends Posters |  $100 for set of four via PaperCrave Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation system Boodalee – modern kids bedding Boon – hip baby products and toddler gear Minted – modern baby announcements Tiny Prints – birth announcements & more Wallter – coat racks, mobiles, wall decor, and textiles Zutano – clothes as unique as your baby Babyfloors – modern rugs for baby nurseries and…

  • Personalized Lunch Boxes via Feterie

    Robert
    20 Aug 2010 | 2:02 pm
    I’m impressed as much by the design of these personalized lunch boxes ($36.75 via Feterie) as I am with the originality of the names on them. Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation system Boodalee – modern kids bedding Boon – hip baby products and toddler gear Minted – modern baby announcements Tiny Prints – birth announcements & more Wallter – coat racks, mobiles, wall decor, and textiles Zutano – clothes as unique as your baby Babyfloors – modern rugs for baby nurseries and playrooms

  • Dads – Here’s Your Next Diaper Bag (Not!)

    Robert
    18 Aug 2010 | 10:40 am
    Were you a new dad with a hip designer daddy diaper bag?  And after the new dad label wore off, did you start realizing that there were perfectly suitable alternatives that didn’t have to be a “daddy diaper bag”?  If you were like me, I traded in my daddy bag for just my black Northface backpack.  Worked just fine. Well now, here’ three cool bag alternatives for dads (and other guys, too) that have even more personality as you evolve away from your new dad bag. The Carter Duffel ($195) from Property of …, made of washed and coated cotton – big enough to…

  • A Playhouse in Search of a Banker

    Robert
    16 Aug 2010 | 10:51 pm
    I love the idea of kids having their own special places of their own – from treehouses, to snow forts, to hand-made tents made from bedsheets – it’s a memorable part of growing up.  New from Modern Playhouses are two beautifully simple kid’s playhouses that inspire play and imagination.  These houses made from local sustainable materials and treated with non-toxic finishes are the work of San Francisco-based designers Gitane Royce and Nisreen Witt. While kids can makeshift most anything into a private play space, these playhouses also need parents who can make the…
 
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    Brand New

  • Two Triangles are Better than One

    Brand New
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:56 am
    The Dutch public broadcasting organization VPRO (an acronym that translates into "Liberal Protestant Radio Broadcasting Company") started its life in 1926 as a religious radio broadcaster. Over the years it became more liberal and less religious until, in the sixties, it planted itself firmly in the avant-garde by being the first television broadcaster showing a nude woman on national television. Since then the VPRO never left its nonconformist role, with slight stubbornness purposefully choosing those programs, topics and formats that the other broadcasting companies passed over. Although…

  • Quipsologies adds One Column

    Armin
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:59 am
    As part of the re-launch of Quipsologies — the hard-working UnderConsideration blog that chronicles the most curious, creative, and notable projects, stories, and events of the graphic design industry — we have made some changes to the Brand New structure. (If you are reading this in your RSS reader join us in the real web, won't you?). I emphasize structure because the content is not changing. I know how passionate you (and I) all are about what gets posted, and we have strived to keep the Feng shui of Brand New as pleasing as possible. Three-column DesignThe basic aesthetic of…

  • Orange Tart

    Clinton Duncan
    31 Aug 2010 | 3:36 am
    QR National is a soon to be listed public company that owns and operates Australia's largest rail freight network. In a country that is the world's largest exporter of coal, it's not surprising that QR National is also the world's largest transporter of the dirty rocks. In a big brown land, with big brown trains, from the state of the big pineapple, big mango, big bottle of rum and the big boofhead, a big new company is about to be created — with a smart new identity courtesy of Cornwall Design, Melbourne. Train livery.. The Queensland government has decided to split the publicly owned…

  • Discovery Kids Grows Up

    Armin
    30 Aug 2010 | 4:42 am
    Launched in 1996, Discovery Kids is another popular channel of the Discovery Communications empire with an emphasis on — stating the obvious here — programming for kids focusing on science and nature shows. Beyond its programming, Discovery Kids has also grown into a successful product brand, selling everything from little plastic dinosaurs to night goggles. This merchandising extension is important to note as on October of this year, Discovery Kids, the channel, will be replaced by The Hub, a collaboration between Discovery Communications and toy maker Hasbro. We covered that…

  • Surf's Down

    Armin
    27 Aug 2010 | 3:51 am
    Founded in 1984 by a small group of surfers in Malibu, California, Surfrider Foundation (SF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to "the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education." Through more than sixty local chapters, SF counts with over 50,000 members across the United States. Earlier this month, SF introduced a new logo designed by Los Angeles-based 72andSunny. Not identity related, but I just love how the chapters dot the coasts. I guess if there was a Pasture Foundation they would have the…
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  • Star Wars Uncut + Footloose Remake = Creative Awesomeness

    1 Sep 2010 | 12:01 am
    We travel the web and highlight some of the most creative projects and people on the Internet. From web apps that let you create your own fonts, to interactive music videos, to remakes of classic films, strengthen your creative muscle and get inspired! FU of the Week: Star Wars Uncut, The Footloose Remake Discussion: What are some cool, creative projects you've seen on the web? Let us know! Show Links: Muro on DeviantArt, iFont Maker, Google Fonts, Broken Bells - October, Aviary Music Creator, Aviary Online Editor, Xtranormal, Patrick Boivin's Stop Motion on YouTube, Kyle Roberts Stop Motion…

  • Summer Mixtape Madness, Treasure Hunting

    24 Aug 2010 | 10:02 am
    Explore your city, make something with your hands, map your experiences, or sit back and listening to some new tunes! Check out some tech and websites that will help you make the most of your summer before it's over. How are you spending the end of your summer? Let us know in the comments or tweet us at @epicfu! FU of the Week: Eric Fischer's The Geotaggers' World Atlas, The Internet Mapping Project Discussion: Share your favorite summer mixtape! Music Video Spotlight: Wanderland by Hermanos Inglesos feat. MeMe - Directed by Krystof Luyckx & Michele Vanparys - Official site Show Links:…

  • Is Your Private Info Way Too Public?

    10 Aug 2010 | 1:51 pm
    We show you five simple steps to keeping your online privacy in check. From passwords to location tracking to cookies, we'll give you the skinny on the simple things you may be overlooking in order to keep your privacy on the web. Discussion: What happens when social space moves beyond physical boundaries? Do we end up overcompensating and oversharing? Let us know what you think. Music Video Spotlight: YT Cracker - The Link Credits Video: MC Lars - Download This Song Sponsor: MyLifScoop.com - Tips for a Connected Lifestyle

  • 5 Ways to Make an Awesome Community

    13 Jul 2010 | 11:56 pm
    We give you five simple steps to finding and building your own online community. From finding your passion to engaging with an audience, we give you a 101 primer on how its done and point you to the web communities that can get you started. (Community) Fu of the Week: Deviant Art, Behance, HumbleVoice, Flickr, Vimeo, Shooting People, GoodReads, Shelfari, Etsy, Instructables, Threadless, Polyvore, LookBook, LinkedIn, Biznik, Global Voices, Associated Content Music Video Spotlight: One Night Only - Say You Don't Want It Show Links: Copenhagen Cycle Chic, Green LA Girl,Cooking Up a Story,Josh…

  • 7 Steps To Building Your Online Identity

    15 Jun 2010 | 12:20 pm
    It's 7 simple steps to building your online identity, from the planning stages to your public internet presence. We show you how to construct an ID that will last in the constantly changing social web and examples of who's doing it right! Fu of the Week: Ze Frank, iJustine (Justine Ezarik), Chris Brogan Music Video Spotlight: Columbus - Love Machine Discussion: 7 Steps to building your online ID. What's yours? Show Links: GoDaddy, Register.com,Wordpress,MovableType,Amber Mac, Baratunde,Sarah Lane,David Choi,Mike Ambs Sponsor: MyLifeScoop.com - Tips for a Connected Lifestyle
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  • Mapping the moves of New York residents

    Nathan Yau
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:10 am
    A couple of months back, WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show asked listeners who have moved to or away from New York some questions. They asked current zipcode, previous zipcode, year of move, and some other questions. BLS then posted the data and let information and data folk have a go at it. Here are the results. My favorite is Moritz Stefaner's interactive (above). You've seen his stuff around here before. Red indicates more moving out and blue indicates more people moving in. The New York area is enlarged in the white circle since most moves happened within the state, and the rest are placed…

  • Discuss: Graphs on Old Spice YouTube campaign

    Nathan Yau
    2 Sep 2010 | 12:49 am
    I trust we've all seen the OldSpice YouTube campaign by now? This graphic from Know Your Meme categorizes videos by who they were directed to and how many views they received. For example, a video to Joe Blow would be in the low-profile category, while responses to Alyssa Milano go to the high-profile category. It's fun subject matter and interesting to look at, but it does miss some chances to be more informative. I mean, the story here isn't just number of views. It's more about the distribution of views and videos. We don't really get that from these visuals. Instead the main thing we get…

  • Real-time match display for the US Open

    Nathan Yau
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:21 pm
    The tennis US Open is in full swing, and since you're at work, you probably need a way to keep up with all of the matches. In a collaboration between the US Open and IBM, this real-time display shows you what's going on during any given match. New for the 2010 US Open, the USTA and IBM are introducing a "beta" release of US Open PointStream -- a new way to enhance your US Open experience. PointStream visualizes match data and stats in real-time to give you insight into the way your favorite players are performing. It's sort of confusing at first, especially if you don't know anything about…

  • FlowingData is brought to you by…

    Nathan Yau
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:20 am
    A big thank you to FlowingData sponsors for their support. They help me keep the lights on. Check 'em out. They help you understand your data. Splunk - Leading software used to monitor, report and analyze live streaming IT data as well as terabytes of historical data – located on-premise or in the cloud. More than 1,850 organizations in 70 countries use Splunk to gain valuable insights from their IT data. Tableau Software - Combines data exploration and visual analytics in an easy-to-use data analysis tool you can quickly master. It makes data analysis easy and fun. Customers are working 5…

  • What different sorting algorithms sound like

    Nathan Yau
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:17 am
    Last month we saw sorting algorithms visualized in rainbow technicolor. Now, by Rudy Andrut, here they are auralized. This particular audibilization is just one of many ways to generate sound from running sorting algorithms. Here on every comparison of two numbers (elements) I play (mixing) sin waves with frequencies modulated by values of these numbers. There are quite a few parameters that may drastically change resulting sound - I just chose parameteres that imo felt best. It sounds like someone is playing on old Atari game. Warning: may cause seizures. Watch it in action in the video…
 
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  • Climate Change Chocolate Update

    Design Observer
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:34 am
    Update on Climate Change Chocolate and other ideas for offsetting carbon. Originally published August 17, 2009.

  • James Victore: Straight Up

    Design Observer
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:01 am
    "Few designers have done more to render typography foundries irrelevant than Victore. The human hand, his hand, is always in evidence." Michael Bierut on James Victore's work.

  • Death to Design Awards

    Design Observer
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:18 am
    Essay attacking design awards for stifling innovation

  • Lunch with the Critics: Park51 & 15 Penn

    Design Observer
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:41 am
    "Lunch with the Critics," a new feature on Design Observer: Mark Lamster and Alexandra Lange travel to midtown to visit the Hotel Pennsylvania, across from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.

  • SELCO: Product Design Philosophy

    Design Observer
    26 Aug 2010 | 9:37 am
    This video of the SELCO innovation team talking about product development is a part of the SELCO case study, the first in a series of case studies on design and social enterprise funded by the Rockefeller Foundation through a grant to the Winterhouse Institute.
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    GUERRILLA INNOVATION

  • Torture Classics Collection

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am
    TORTURE CLASSICS is a collection of music that has been used as instruments of torture by US government interrogators. It includes Top 40 hits, Metal, Hard Rock, Country and Western, TV theme-songs and commercial jingles, as well as original “mash-ups” created by CIA agents, prison administrators, guards and interrogators. According to the publishers: "Torture Music is the kind of music that’s perfect for sitting in the Afghan or Iraqi Desert, sharing a prisoner for a night, or relaxing in a military barrack or a CIA black site in some godforsaken country on a lazy afternoon. It's music…

  • Book review: DESIGN IS HOW IT WORKS: How the Smartest Companies Turn Products into Icons

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:49 am
    "It is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works" - Steve Jobs, Apple. The quote by Steve Jobs is the essence, and partially the title, of a new book by former BusinesWeek reporter Jay Greene. In a first-person narrative style Jay Greene tells the story of 8 design-led companies and how they have managed to create successful and iconic products by integrating 'Design Thinking' in their DNA. The book is based on case-studies of giants such as Nike and LEGO as well newish start-ups CLIF bar and Ace Hotel. The concept of Design Thinking is, roughly, the art of understanding…

  • Kaffeslabberas: Good Old Fashioned Fashion

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:44 am
    Hip fashion designer Henrik Vibskov has introduced a new knitwear brand in his store in central Copenhagen. The brand is called Kaffeslabberas and it is produced by a group of grannies with a passion for knitting. The grannies are based at senior activity centre 'Sløjfen' in Copenhagen and all proceeds from the sales are channeled back to the community center. Kaffeslabberas is produced in collaboration with Susanne Hoffmann, a Vibskov associate. Their focus is on creating as organic-as-possible, unique knitwear, primarily for kids but also grown-ups. As if to certify the brand's…

  • Urban Wayfinding for Kids

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:34 am
    Pavements in some areas of Copenhagen have recently been marked with mysterious cartoon-like labels. The street artist behind the labels turn out the be the City of Copenhagen, and the aim is to make the streets safer for school kids. By following the labels, kids are able to find the safest route between destinations in school districts. The system is personified by a cartoon character named 'Max'. Footprints are used to visualize a route and when there is a crossing or turn to make, Max will show up and point in the direction. Related: Hans Christian Andersen footstep hack • www.kk.dk…

  • SMSlingshot: digital text messages on urban facades

    26 Jul 2010 | 12:07 pm
    The SMS slingshot is a device designed to create digital augmented realities in urban space. The device is shaped as a wooden slingshot with a build-in mobile phone display, a keypad and a laser. Users can type a text message and shoot it straight at a large facade. A projector pointed at the facade will show the message as a colour splash with the message written within.   The project is designed by VR/URBAN, a group of digital intervention-activists based in Berlin. They will demonstrate the device at various media-festival in the next couple of months. Check their website for dates and…
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  • Blogsolid

    Not an entirely new concept, but beautiful nonetheless.

  • Emeril's

    A great website with a very pleasing design.

  • Trale

    Something is very soothing about this website. Good design and usability at it’s best!

  • Web Designer Wall

    Amazing eye for detail and colour. A must see!

  • Portfolio

    Boring? Perfect? Either way it’s drop dead gorgeus.
 
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    Matter/Anti-Matter

  • Debating the death of the Web

    Adam Richardson
    24 Aug 2010 | 2:03 pm
    Wired's Chris Anderson argues that the Web is "dead." While that may not be entirely true yet, it's certainly true that it is shifting into a new phase that will make it quite different to use than we're used to.

  • Is Apple's Magic Trackpad a gesture too far?

    Adam Richardson
    28 Jul 2010 | 9:24 am
    Remember just a few years ago when Apple was lambasted for shipping only a one-button mouse, with the usual justification being that more buttons would confuse people? The new Magic Trackpad looks similarly simple and elegant, but is actually far more complex than even a multibutton mouse.

  • Envisioning the Electric Grid, Circa 1964

    Adam Richardson
    13 Jul 2010 | 4:53 pm
    Check out these great illustrations from the 1960's, possibly done by industrial design legend Henry Drefuss' office, envisioning how the aesthetics of the electric grid can be improved. Maybe not a "smart grid" but certainly way cooler.

  • Why Apple is the master craftsman

    Adam Richardson
    27 Jun 2010 | 10:19 pm
    With an enormous amount of hard work and financial investment, the company continues to set new standards for its craft

  • Don't interrupt, disrupt! Be viral without viral marketing

    Tim Leberecht
    27 Jun 2010 | 5:14 pm
    As we're inundated with hero shots of the iPad every day, on every billboard and the back of every magazine cover, it appears to be a good time to rethink the relationship between advertising and product, between marketing and innovation.
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  • Five Things I'm Thinking About

    Dan
    11 Aug 2010 | 8:16 am
    Continuing the meme of getting out half-baked thoughts: 1. Connecting small devices to the internet. How do you hook up your toaster to the internet? There's a bunch of ways to do this right now, the problem is finding the right way. 2. Emotional objects. Our studio amp likes its music loud. My home coffee pot seems to weep when it has to make coffee, letting off these little moans and cries. Would people buy a crying coffee pot? How much emotion is too much? 3. Decision-making. I've been reading a lot of neuroscience books: Proust Was a Neuroscientist, How We Decide, Rapt: Attention and the…

  • How to Program a Conference

    Dan
    7 Aug 2010 | 9:32 am
    I've put together two conferences now, Interaction08 and now Device Design Day, as well as observing several years worth of Adaptive Path's assembling of UX Week and MX. I also attend roughly half a dozen conferences a year. My credentials established, here's my advice for putting together a conference lineup of speakers. Don't have a theme. Unless your conference is extremely targeted and you are planning to work with the speakers to shape their talks, don't pick an arbitrary theme for your conference, e.g. "Connecting Us Together" or "Exploring New Worlds." Not only are these sorts of mushy…

  • Why I'll Never Write Fiction Again

    Dan
    29 Jun 2010 | 10:50 am
    At the end of Shakespeare's The Tempest, the wizard Prospero puts away his magic. But this rough magic I here abjure, and, when I have required Some heavenly music, which even now I do, To work mine end upon their senses that This airy charm is for, I'll break my staff, Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, And deeper than did ever plummet sound I'll drown my book. It's time to leave the enchanted isle and return to life in the outside world. The New Yorker just published its once-a-decade 20 under 40 list of fiction writers to watch. Unsurprisingly, I'm not on the list, and, since I'm now…

  • 50 Before 50

    Dan
    28 Mar 2010 | 1:42 pm
    Like my 40 before 40 list, I've put together a 50 before 50 list: 50 things I'd like to do before I turn 50. It's a 10-year project, so it's far more ambitious than 40 before 40, since these are for 10 years, not just for a single year. It's a little daunting, for sure. I moved some of my remaining items from 40 before 40 here, to make sure that I eventually get to them. Wish me luck. Go on a week-long backpacking trip. Make a really cool piece of interactive art. Play a movement of one of the Bach solo cello suites reasonably well. Set up a real retirement savings plan. Read Bleak House.

  • Thoughts on my 40 Before 40 List

    Dan
    17 Feb 2010 | 4:19 pm
    A year ago, on my 39th birthday, I published a list of 40 things I wanted to do before I turned 40. By the end of yesterday, I had finished 25.5 of them. Am I disappointed I didn't finish all 40? A little, but the list was always aspirational, and in the last year, I've done at least 40 great things that weren't on the list, some of them silly (jumping naked into the icy Baltic Sea), some of them life-changing. To say this last year was challenging is an understatement; my marriage and my business almost both dissolved, and I've been on the brink of financial and emotional ruin several times.
 
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    The Serif

  • Hat Trick Design

    admin
    6 Aug 2010 | 11:45 pm
    The outstanding portfolio of Hat Trick Design is well worth spending some time looking through.

  • Studio Baer

    admin
    6 Aug 2010 | 11:35 pm
    The work of Studio Baer made me smile.

  • The 99 Percent

    admin
    10 Jul 2010 | 12:57 pm
    The 99 Percent isn’t so much design inspiration, it’s more about what to do once you have your inspiration. Consistently great articles.

  • Purple Circle

    admin
    10 Jul 2010 | 12:43 pm
    Solid folio from Nottingham based Purple Circle.

  • Graphic Thought Facility

    admin
    9 Jul 2010 | 7:04 am
    Creative and beautiful design from Graphic Thought Facilty
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    visualcomplexity.com

  • A day of Muni

    Eric Fischer took publicly available data from the Muni ? San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency ? showing the geographic coordinates of their vehicles to create this map showing average transit speeds over a 24-hour period. Muni is one of America?s oldest public transit agencies and today carries over 200 million customers per year in 80 routes throughout the city and county of San Francisco.Black lines represent very slow movement under 7 mph. Red are less than 19 mph. Blue are less than 43 mph. Green lines depict faster speeds above 43 mph.Eric Fischer is also the author of the…

  • Twitter Lyrics

    The goal of this project is to question the top-down categorization and evaluation of music by the music industry and its sales charts by using Twitter as an alternative ranking system.Authors tracked the number of times a song was quoted in Twitter messages as an indicator of its 'ratings' in the world in order to create a parallel rating system. As the authors explain, these new 'music charts' could give us a more accurate insight into the perceived 'value' of the song. These 'grassroot' charts are based on the influence of songs on people?s everyday lives, on the real emotions they evoke,…

  • Visualizing Lisbon's traffic

    This work constitutes several visual experiments that map the GPS coordinates and velocity of 1534 vehicles circulating in Lisbon, Portugal, during October 2009. That information is condensed in one single virtual day, grouping the data by second and displaying it as an animation.The white dots are the circulating vehicles at that moment. The trails of the vehicles group themselves into main arteries where the thickness represents traffic intensity. Each trail constitutes a temporary route where the average speed is mapped to its color. Pure green represents average speeds of 60 km/h.

  • The Geotaggers' World Atlas

    These images are part of a large collection of fifty city maps tracing geotagged photos from Flickr and Picasa. Eric Fischer determined the speed at which photographers travelled the various urban landscapes by analyzing their photos' timestamps and geotags, and plotting them on an OpenStreetMap background layer. The maps are ordered by the number of pictures taken in the central cluster of each city, and include various metropolises like New York, London, Paris, San Francisco, Tokyo, Berlin, Rome, Barcelona, Vancouver, and Hong Kong.The first map is from the city of London and the second…

  • Global Dependency Explorer

    I first saw this project on the Show me the Data event in May 2010. Organized by Marcel Worring, Raul Ni�o Zambrano, and Yuri Engelhardt, this marked the public presentation of nine multidisciplinary data visualization projects developed by Master students of the University of Amsterdam and the Utrecht Graduate School of Visual Art and Design. The invited lecturers, Daniel Aguilar (Bestiario), Erik-Jan van der Linden (MagnaView), and myself, symbolically nominated this the winning project due to its in-depth multivariate analysis.Using data from the CIA World Factbook, this interactive…
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    Viewers Like You

  • House Industries In Tokyo!

    VLU
    26 Aug 2010 | 7:13 pm
    In a rare and intimate one-night event, apparel/book/font designer, publisher, and manufacturer of design objects, Andy Cruz of House Industries will speak about his work and House’s most recent collaboration with the estate of Charles and Ray Eames. As a partner in the cutting edge design phenomenon House Industries, Andy has helped steer the course of visual culture over the past fifteen years, creating design work with toes dipped liberally in fine art, Modern design, vernacular commercial art, and brand-oriented graphic design. See the past and the future collide and how the…

  • Marcel the Shell

    VLU
    25 Aug 2010 | 6:59 pm

  • NORTHWEST PASSAGE RELEASE PARTY

    VLU
    25 Aug 2010 | 6:26 pm
    NORTHWEST PASSAGE RELEASE PARTYFRIDAY, AUGUST 27th, 7PM | FREEREADING FRENZY | 921 SW OAK ST.Celebrate the release of the Dill Pickle Club’s newest publication, Northwest Passage: 50 Years and Independent Music from the Rose City, with a short talk by the book’s editor, Marc Moscato, and the publication’s audio editor, Erin Yanke. Northwest Passage is a book and audio CD highlighting the history of Portland’s burgeoning independent music scene, and includes contributions from: The Dill Pickle Club, Mississippi Records, Oregon Historical Music Society, PDX Pop…

  • Snow Magazine Cafe

    VLU
    25 Aug 2010 | 12:10 am
    The SNOW Magazine Cafe is a month-long celebration of art, design, and culture magazines from around the world, on display for everyone’s reading pleasure at Cafe Pause in Tokyo. August 1-30, 2010 — daily 12:00-23:00(until 22:00 on Sundays) Zines Corner Part of the SNOW Magazine Cafe exhibition is an extensive collection of zines from around the world, kindly provided by Ian Lynam, Eyeone, and Jeremy Staples. Lynam, a Tokyo-based art director, has had a long love affair with the zine scene — creating quite a few himself —…

  • Patrick Tsai: Hot Water

    VLU
    25 Aug 2010 | 12:02 am
    Tokyo-based American photographer Patrick Tsai busts out with his first solo show in Japan. 【CULTIVATE#5】Hot WaterPatrick Tsai / パトリック・ツァイ 【開催期間】2010年9月4日(Sat) ~ 9月26日(Sun) 土・日のみOPENOpen Saturday and Sunday14:00〜19:00(平日ご覧になりたい方は、事前にメールにてご連絡ください。) 【開催場所】CULTIVATE〒101-0031東京都千代田区東神田1-3-5 ミツヨシビル1FMitsuyoshi Bldg. 1F, 1-3-5 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo(P2G GALLERY内) JR 総武線 馬喰町駅徒歩5分JR Sobu-Line Bakurocho-Station,…
 
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  • Santiago Salvador

    wrongdistance
    27 Aug 2010 | 8:56 pm
    Link

  • Aimee Lusty

    wrongdistance
    27 Aug 2010 | 8:34 pm
    link . you can also check out the girls and beuys club with its taco fav icon

  • random photo / matthias weischer

    wrongdistance
    15 Aug 2010 | 8:31 am
    Im not sure if I’ve posted this photo, entitled “I’m Bored”, before. saw it over at paris hilton. For inexplicable reasons it reminds me of one my favorite all time painters matthias weischer. It’s far busier than something he would ever do, the colors are not quite, it has a person in it, it’s a photo. and yet…

  • Sticks / Things

    wrongdistance
    15 Aug 2010 | 8:20 am
    Il segreto del 723 by Maurizio Pellegrin – Link found at somethinghomesomething / brion nuda rosch Some nice painted chillwave sticks (my name not the artist’s) by Ginette Lapalme as found by Matthew

  • black and white and analog

    wrongdistance
    15 Aug 2010 | 8:13 am
    Brilliant store design by Belenko. Found at ever reliable design for mankind. Also at design for mankind, this rug by swedish designer marta maas-fjetterstrom. link would the rug go well in the store?
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  • NEXT 2010 - The intersection

    Thomas Wittenburg
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:20 am
    A look into the intersection between technology, art and design by french blogger Regine Debatty, founder of WeMakeMoneyNotArt.com. Will Sansom used the Nike chalkbot as a case study on mondays CareWare session. Regine heard that, and thought she'd seen it before. And she had. Joshua Kinbergs bike-driven road printer is more than six years old. The point is, that a lot of seemingly innovative marketing ploys are directly inspired by what artists been doing several years before. læs mere

  • NEXT 2010 - Less (and more) is more

    Thomas Wittenburg
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:38 am
    The world view is transforming, and we are in it. New social/techno/economic conditions are replacing the world we grew up in. Josephine Green of Philips shares her view on the future of design. Scarcity versus abundance. Less is more is an absolete world view based on a techno-market era. The mass markets and mass consumers were the key in a world where the machine was the image of a modern world. That universe was shaped like a pyramid, with a very top-down paradigme. The new socio-ecological era represents a completely diffenret way of thinking. We are in a chaotic and complex world. The…

  • NEXT 2010 - A journey through design

    Thomas Wittenburg
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:44 am
    IDEO's Pascal Soboll takes the lead on NEXT 2010 day four. He talks about design trends. Not how things look, but how the design is thought up - the process of design. First of he shows us the difference between the first ever Apple mouse. The iconic design of the mouse is put up against a 2000 IDEO look into 2010. Designs from the year 2000, that centered around communication in 2010. læs mere

  • NEXT 2010 - The new metropolis

    Thomas Wittenburg
    1 Sep 2010 | 4:45 am
    Anthony Townsend from Institute for the Future talks on the digital future of cities. Cities will grow to be massive, and there will more of them. Urbanisation is taking place on a grand scale, and the people in cities around the world will have more in common with each other than with their own countrys other inhabitants in rural areas. Foursquare and DIYcity are examples of emerging technologies, that binds the cities tighter together. When these kinds of services are combined with smart grid technology, we are able to monitor everything. In the coming years 4G deployment on the cell phone…

  • NEXT2010 - Edible paper

    Lan Thuy Pham
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:54 am
    Linda Suzu Kawano is Vice President at New Business Development in Cantu Design - a company owned be chef Homaro Cantu of Moto Restaurant fame. She talks about the chef and his history. Homaro Cantu was a weird kid. He used to ask his mother if he could eat the hamburgers on billboards - not the hamburger, but the actual paper of the billboard. He also used to eat paper bills. Coming from a poor and often homeless family, food was an issue for him. læs mere
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  • That’s a lot of stop frame

    1 Sep 2010 | 5:29 am
    One of the oddest things that happened to us over the summer was a massive surge in views of our Vimeo animation projects. Or, more precisely, project.As on many sites, we can track how many ‘views’ one particular piece has received. So we can tell you for free that for quite a while this animation for the Pew Center was our ‘most viewed’ with 4,000. We thought that was quite respectable. But only a couple of hundred of people have bothered to watch this animation of the BFI’s logo. Ah well. Such is life. It’s therefore been quite a shocker to discover that…

  • Logo mash-ups, part two

    20 Aug 2010 | 2:16 am
    We have received dozens of logo mash-ups from all over the world following last week’s post. Here is our selection of the best ones so far. Several people had the temerity to mess with the johnson banks brand, or our logos. Such cheek. The one above is from Stuart Price. Meanwhile look what Chris Jeffreys did to our Shelter logo.We hope that Chris’s employer isn’t reading this because we got an avalanche of great ones from him. And this one too. Now, back to work Chris.A lot of people seemed to have, er, sex on the brain, including Mike Reed.Here are some sportswear mash-ups…

  • Logo mash-ups, part one

    12 Aug 2010 | 9:07 am
    The recent news that the broadcaster BSkyB (who trades as SKY in the UK) is getting all hot under the collar about Skype’s continuing rise in popularity around the world raises all manner of interesting questions. Not least of which being how you can possibly claim to ‘own’ three letters which are patently part of another word entirely.That set us off, visually speaking, and led to the mashed up logo we offer you at the top of this post and then others - some patently ridiculous, but others, well... Feel free to send us your own: info at johnsonbanks dot co dot uk

  • Going forwards, reading backwards

    9 Aug 2010 | 12:58 am
    Recent trips to the Arabian Gulf on business and pleasure have opened our eyes to Arabic fonts, scripts and calligraphy – an art form we’ve enjoyed and admired but never studied in any detail before. Probably because of our forays into fusing western typeforms and Japanese scripts (and a current project looking at Mandarin)… …we’ve found ourselves collecting good and bad examples of attempts to fuse native and western scripts, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are obvious examples of western brands with Arabic adaptations that work on pure brand recognition…

  • Virgin Atlantic and the planespotters

    3 Aug 2010 | 9:23 am
    Last week we were a little frustrated that the first 747 in Virgin Atlantic’s new livery could only be photographed on a cloudy day surrounded by Manchester puddles. But there’s a new phenomenon in our lives - the planespotters. This arrived on ‘Airplane-pictures.net’ within hours (so thanks to Charles022 for that), now you can see what we meant by the metallic red tailfin.Also, already in cyberspace there’s this full piece of film panning left and right, up and down across the new livery, which isn’t maybe that interesting unless you’re a…
 
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  • Digits and Things

    yana
    1 Sep 2010 | 8:24 pm
    Last year, Kristen Turner wrote about the design blogosphere positive response to Dave Rollins’ controller ornaments.  So how did it all happen for him? Firstly, Dave Rollins is a US designer who really really likes reading blogs.  It’s probably how he came across Ponoko in the first place. How did you used to make products before Ponoko? I have a small shop in my garage.  If I ever wanted to tinker I’d head out there to build stuff by hand.  At my last design consultancy job we had a 3D printer that we used daily.  I think that really got me into the mindset of…

  • Fall 2010 Fashion Trends

    Kristen Turner
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:37 am
    We are in for an ugly season. I thought I would girlie up the blog a little bit with some CLOTHES. Lasercutting has been a major theme in fashion for the past few seasons. And it isn’t at all this year (with the exception of one designer who’ll I’ll be writing about later), so I’ll just get that out of the way. Digital textile printing, too, seems to have lost the imagination of designers. The novelty appeal, as Sarah Mower of Style.com writes, “quickly becomes cliché.” The passing of Alexander McQueen — whose spring collection was a digitally printed…

  • It’s almost here… AutoCAD for Mac

    Guy Blashki
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:35 am
    Native Mac Version Due for October release After the rumours, screenshots and videos we saw a few months ago, it seems that CAD-loving Mac users are in for a treat by the time October rolls around. Some sixteen years have gone by since AutoCAD last branched outside of those cosy confines on Windows systems. Along with a version for Mac that will be priced at the same level as its Windows conterpart, there will be free iOS viewers for both iPad and iPhone that will enable users to preview designs and make minor changes. The release of AutoCAD for Mac will make things interesting in the world…

  • RepRap Progeny

    Guy Blashki
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:38 am
    Printing The Next Generation – Here’s How It’s Done It’s all about taking a basic 3d printer, and using it to print a more advanced one. That’s the beauty of this technology… the beauty of the whole DIY 3d printer movement, in fact. Watch the video as Gavilan Steinman neatly explains how his Darwin printer was used to fabricate a Mendel replacement, thus propelling him into a future where higher quality outcomes will be achieved with greater speed and efficiency. From the humblest of beginnings, a device can be constructed that sets off a steady climb…

  • Material Monday — Electronic Hardware from Ponoko

    Kristen Turner
    30 Aug 2010 | 9:35 pm
    SparkFun open source electronics available in Ponoko materials/hardware catalog. Following the super incredible awesome news of the Ponoko and SparkFun partnership, I wanted to share the 15 new hardware categories and a selection of the electronics now available in the materials catalog. All the (spark) fun, after the jump. Accelerometers These tiny boards are used to measure acceleration. They’re a great device for monitoring motion. Applications of accelerometers include the Nike + iPod Sport Kit to measure pace and distance, the iPhone to reorient the screen based on the way you hold…
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    LifeClever ;-)

  • On Writing: Keep it short and sweet

    Chanpory Rith
    31 Aug 2010 | 10:37 am
    Need examples of witty writing with few words? Check out The Listings in The New York Times’ Weekend Arts section. You’ll find some succinctly superb snippets under Long-Running Shows. Here are my favorites from last Friday: Billy Elliot The Musical Ballet dreams in coal country Mamma Mia The jukebox musical set to the disco throb of Abba Chicago Jazz Age sex, murder, and razzle-dazzle West Side Story Romeo on Juliet’s fire scape, once again Wicked Oz rivisited Mary Poppins Supernanny What are your favorite examples of ultra-short writing that packs a punch? Share away.

  • Having trouble pre-ordering your iPhone 4? Use the Apple Store app instead

    Chanpory Rith
    15 Jun 2010 | 12:58 pm
    I’ve been trying to order an iPhone 4 since 1am this morning. But AT&T’s crappy networks and Safari’s session expirations were preventing me from getting closer to My Precious. Thankfully, the new Apple Store app on the iPhone worked like a breeze. It took me two minutes to pre-order. Give it a try. After you make the reservation, the app might give you an error if try to reserve another one. So I guess it’s one per customer.

  • Does your portfolio have to be fancy?

    Chanpory Rith
    19 May 2010 | 6:00 am
    On June 5th, I’m reviewing portfolios for AIGA SF Portfolio Day. While I love talking to students, I’m already dreading one thing: the “fancy” portfolio. By fancy, I mean a hardbound book with embossed lettering, ultra expensive paper, and precious unreadable typography. Or maybe it’ll be encased in a large metal box with tricky clasps and handles. Or better, it’s a wooden box with a special key to unlock it. Nauseating. Your portfolio doesn’t need extra doodads, tassels, sequins. If your design work and writing is awful, it’s still awful no…

  • Don’t check your work email at home

    Chanpory Rith
    7 May 2010 | 6:50 pm
    Four years ago, I started forwarding my work email to my personal email account. The reason? One inbox for all email is easier to manage. It’ll my make life simpler, right? Not. Turns out, all it did was stress me out at home and on the weekends. There’s always an annoying email about a problem I can’t do anything about since I’m not in the office. And usually, the sender finds another way to solve the problem. More emails just meant more worry. So, this weekend I’m completely separating my work email from my personal email. If there’s a real urgent need to…

  • When to quit your job

    Chanpory Rith
    6 May 2010 | 6:00 am
    When you’ve stopped learning on the job, it’s time to quit. After looking at all the jobs I’ve had, I realized one thing: when I stopped learning, I became much more keenly aware of other job factors like salary, office space, and vacation time. Boredom makes it way easier to obsess about money and perks. The jobs where I learned the most were the ones I stayed the longest. I’ve been at DDO for over three years and expect to be here for a long time. Why? Because the office has a culture of learning, sharing, and mentoring. We even get an education budget every year.
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  • Don’t Do Another Three-Way

    Eric Karjaluoto
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:10 am
    I admit I’ve been a bad blogger over the past while. Until a week or two ago, I had hardly written a thing. Sorry about that. It’s been a great year for new work, which makes me happier than a preteen girl at a screening of Twilight. Unfortunately, it has resulted in rather limit time [...]

  • Contemplating an Artisan Economy

    Eric Karjaluoto
    24 Aug 2010 | 8:34 am
    For those who’ve been around me lately, I fear I’ve become a bit of a bore: Yet another “Glum Gus” trying to run the math around the way we interface with our planet—and perpetually finding results somewhere between daunting and terrifying. I won’t talk specifically about this today, but I will in posts to come. [...]

  • Steve Jobs and the Star-On Machine

    Eric Karjaluoto
    16 Aug 2010 | 8:22 am
    Want an iPhone 4 in Canada? Well, you aren’t getting one… at least not without a long, long wait in perhaps one of the nerdiest lines one can imagine. That is, until tomorrow. My source says this Tuesday marks Apple’s “real” launch date for the iPhone 4, up here in the lovely, “great white north.” The [...]

  • Dark Forces are Gathering

    Eric Karjaluoto
    5 Aug 2010 | 2:43 pm
    Ominous clouds move swiftly upon an otherwise placid summer sky, blanketing it in darkness. A brief flash of light gives way to slow thunder that groans achingly in the distance. Our hero looks up past the brim of his dusty, worn hat—knowing and weary. An epic battle is afoot…  and this is how the movies [...]

  • New Designers and The Moral Imperative

    Eric Karjaluoto
    8 Mar 2010 | 9:10 am
    The following is in response to an interview with Paula Scher on the blog Pr*tty Sh*tty. In it Josh Berta asked Paula questions about her work and design in general. A few of her remarks, surrounding socially-concentrated design, felt troublesome. Read the interview here and (if you’re so inclined) look over my response: I am [...]
 
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  • Summertime Blues

    Topsy Turvy
    26 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    See how happy the blues can make you feel – with a visit to the Hirshhorn Museum to see Yves Klein: With the Void, Full Powers. Just don't dally ... the exhibit ends Sept. 12. Meantime, you can take a look at a great preview of the exhibit, here.Monochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 67), 1959Monochrome bleu sans titre (M 113), 1956Do-Do-Do (RE 16), 1960Monochrome bleu sans titre (IKB 179), 1957Ci-git l'Espace (RP 3), 1960Monochromes bleu, or, rose, argent, noir (D 30), ca. 1960Cosmogenie de la pluie (COS 36), 1961The French artist with great dramatic flair patented his very own color, Klein…

  • Botanically Inspired

    Topsy Turvy
    17 Aug 2010 | 2:00 am
    The textile designs of Josef Frank seem to be having their moment, or possibly it has been more than a moment and I'm just catching on. I did notice the terrific Google Doodle on the Google header for Frank's 125th birthday (on July 15) that mimicked his botanically-inspired patterns.But it wasn't until I was perusing the latest issue of Elle Decor that I had an ah-ha moment. I was stopped in my tracks by the fabric used by designer Jeffrey Bilhuber in a boys bedroom. So artistic and sophisticated, yet whimsical! Just wonderful! And the chartreuse trim Bilhuber used on the window shades and…

  • Definitely not a nightmare

    Topsy Turvy
    31 Jul 2010 | 3:58 pm
    If you've ever watched chef Gordon Ramsay's show Kitchen Nightmares, you would probably agree with the description of his personality as fiery. I'd say he can cuss like a sailor, and yell and scream with the best of em. So, I was a bit shocked to see the interiors of his own restaurants.Gordon Ramsay At The London, West Hollywood.Interiors were designed by David Collins.The British designer is a master at creating elegant, appropriate yet personal public spaces.The color scheme might have been lifted from a box of French macarons ...... but the design is reminiscent of a California beach…

  • Getaway

    Topsy Turvy
    23 Jul 2010 | 6:00 am
    We're off to the beach for the weekend, and hoping the storm won't catch us.Lido Beach in Sarasota is next door to – and equally as beautiful as – Siesta Beach, which has been near the top of Dr. Beach's 10 best beaches in the U.S. for the last several years. The 2010 list...1. Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York (NATIONAL WINNER)2. Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida3. Coronado Beach in San Diego, California4. Cape Hatteras in the Outer Banks of North Carolina5. Main Beach in East Hampton, New York6. Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii7. Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod,…

  • Think Outside the Box

    Topsy Turvy
    7 Jul 2010 | 5:00 am
     Click to enlarge.  The perfect window box is not just about the box. Yes, this one is planted with an exquisitely wild jumble of colors and textures, but would it be as charming without that wonderful little window opened up to reveal pots of topiaries inside ... or the espaliered apple trees providing a leafy framework outside ... or even the carefree garden planted beneath, with its multi-colored blooms reaching up with abandonment to meet the tumble of flowers from above?I wish I had the courage to paint my house that perfect shade of pink. Photo from Southern Accents, Mar-Apr,…
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    2 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
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  • Creativity Expressions

    1 Sep 2010 | 2:30 pm
    I think being creative is expressed in: How you see your life You can see as a timeframe, what star...

  • Corporate Portraits

    1 Sep 2010 | 11:41 am
    Benefits of good corporate portraits Your corporate portrait in a press release, on a website profi...

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    hi..back from France so watch this space for new filskifoto phots :)

  • New M.P.G stickers for all cars

    30 Aug 2010 | 10:24 pm
    The Obama administration has recently proposed two alternatives to stickers on new vehicles. They bo...
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  • The Digital Renting Business is Fundamentally Flawed - (by @baekdal)

    31 Aug 2010 | 7:34 pm
    Later today, Apple is having yet another one of their mystery press events, where they are expected to talk about iTunes. One very strong rumor is that they will extend iTunes into the online renting business, allowing US customers to rent TV shows at 99 cents.I don't know whether that is true, but I do know this. The digital renting business model is fundamentally flawed, and we need to get rid of it before everyone forgets why we do not need it. The renting business model makes a ton of sense in the traditional world of manfacuring and distribution. It's a win-win situation for everyone.

  • Facebook Users vs. Population = 120% - (by @baekdal)

    28 Aug 2010 | 11:16 pm
    Earlier today I was reading Pev Research's report on "Older Adults and Social Media," and how that age group has doubled in size. It's a fascinating report.It then struck me that it would be more interesting to compare the actual population numbers from US Census Bureau, with the latest social media usage numbers - for all age groups. That's the really interesting number. We always see usage graphs listing the quantity of users, but most of them don't compare it to how many people who are actually alive within each age group. What I didn't expect to find was that people lie a lot about their…

  • From Pencil to Print to Pencils - (by @baekdal)

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:45 pm
    Many journalists used to jot down their articles with a pencil, before it was converted into a printed newspaper. These days, the role of the pencil vs. newspaper has been reversed.Treesmart is a US company, who specializes in turning old newspapers into beautiful pencils. Instead of "from pen to print" we now have "from print to pen." Apart from the obvious recycling and ecological message, they produce an interesting effect when sharpened. Since this is real newspapers, a new pattern appears each time a pencil is sharpened.It's fascinating.

  • What Facebook Places Really Means to You - (by @baekdal)

    20 Aug 2010 | 6:53 am
    We are now a few days past the announcement of Facebook Places, and you can read about my initial reaction in "Does Facebook Places Change Anything?"A much bigger question is what it mean to you? As a person, business, or as a developer? The short answer is; it will take time before any real meaning emerge. For you as a personFacebook Places changes very little to you as an individual. You can check into a place, but you have already been able to do that via Foursquare and Gowalla. If you are not already into location based services, chances are that Facebook won't change much. It does mean…

  • We Can Save Newspapers by Destroying The Web - (by @baekdal)

    20 Aug 2010 | 12:44 am
    The crap the old media people put out is simply staggering, especially from the constant barrage from people trying to save the newspapers. The latest is this version of "We need to change copyright laws to save newspapers."First, Eric Clemons goes on to name the enemy: The news aggregators, you know, Google!Using aggregators like Google and others, I can access essentially in real time the lead paragraphs of almost any story ... Not surprisingly, traditional print media publications are dying, and not surprisingly their owners' online dotcom alternatives are generating far too little revenue…
 
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  • Play Shapes

    Toshi Jones
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:33 pm
    Design centric toy maker http://millergoodman.blogspot.com/, builds on the traditional set of blocks with Play Shapes. These wonderfully imaginative toys incorporate a modular set of unconventional shapes allowing children to take playtime to new places. Get a set here for $158.00.

  • House Industries and Reserve LA

    Toshi Jones
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:55 am
    House Industries, in conjunction with Fresh Jive Clothing and Retailer Reserve LA, has put together a limited edition line celebrating their unique approach to type. Accompanied by an in house exhibition at the Reserve LA Fairfax store, the line includes t-shirt and tote designs featuring classic bold typefaces. Friday’s exhibit coincided with Typecon and is currently on display at Reserve LA.

  • Nabu Tekki

    Toshi Jones
    27 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    These tradition Northern Japanese artisan figures were first made in the seventeenth century. Nabu Tekki, a centuries old tradition yields these beautiful decorative figures. Made from dense iron with urushi lacquer finish these are perfect compliments to traditional Japanese iron tea sets. Available for $49 and $54 respectively, here.

  • Cricket Trailer

    Toshi Jones
    26 Aug 2010 | 4:01 pm
    Far from a retirement crash pad, the Cricket Trailer makes roughing it a little less rough. Architect and Designer Garrett Finney spent part of his career designing the habitation module on the international space station. In other words, he a man who can make the most of small spaces, making this transition all the more natural. Cricket Trailers start at about $10,000 for very bare bones model and $17,000 for the fully tricked out model featured above.

  • Sarah Applbaum

    Toshi Jones
    20 Aug 2010 | 10:11 am
    If you knit or crochet then you know there are 100 ways to make a granny square. Sarah Applebaum has done ‘em all. Transforming a medium commonly reserved for blankets and sweaters into landscapes with colorfully detailed topography and towering robots. She infuses an organic quality into her work giving these pieces personality and dimension.
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  • Rolling Shutter Technique to Exhibit Amazing Image Distortions

    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Ok, today's effect has nothing to do with Photoshop tricks - it is an amazing and absolutely unbelievable rolling shutter technique that can bewilder an average photo and video enthusiast. This technology is actually widespread enough, ‘cause we see more and more rolling shutter issues crop up these days. But how it works is a [...]6 Vote(s)

  • 30 Fantastic and Splendid Digital Painting Tutorials

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:13 am
    Photoshop, Wacom and Illustrator are beautiful tools that help us transform our imagination into beautiful drawings. Today we present useful tutorials teaching us techniques for digital drawing and painting.7 Vote(s)

  • 40 Various Red Business Card Designs

    2 Sep 2010 | 7:22 am
    Today, we will utilize the red color in the theme of our business card design. Red is claimed to be the most commonly used color because it grabs attention to the viewers. 6 Vote(s)

  • 7 Examples of Mac OS X Apps with the Best User Interfaces

    2 Sep 2010 | 4:13 am
    Apple has always been known and loved for creating hardware and software that is easy to use, intuitive and reliable, and it's Mac OS X desktop operating7 Vote(s)

  • Launching a website, Day 4: Get ready to born a new life

    2 Sep 2010 | 3:42 am
    Today we continue our series Launching a website in 5 days. After you chose the CMS, bought a hosting plan, made a ready-design, hired a...8 Vote(s)
 
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  • Soaking up the Sunshine

    mymodernmet
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:26 am
    We pay tribute to the hottest summer on record with this breathtaking set of beautiful Anja Rubik by photographer Carter Smith. More pics at My Modern Metropolis. Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • Take a Deep Breath Baby…

    cgpalmieri
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:25 am
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  • Dancers in Motion

    mymodernmet
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:19 am
    Dancers are admired for the way they move. Fluid and graceful, they are often seen twirling and spinning across an open stage. Photographer Bill Wadman wanted to capture these movements, but in an unconventional way… More pics at My Modern Metropolis. Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • The Spellbound Cave with Glow-in-the-dark Worms

    Scene360
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:18 am
    A stunning glimpse into the Waitomo Glowworm Cave in New Zealand. The stringy glowworms create a magical effect like stars in the sky. VIEW ALL PHOTOS Top: Photo © Emily Ryan Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

  • Lanvin for H&M

    Materialiste
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:50 am
    Lanvin for H&M ! It’s now official, this winter event will be without a doubt the collaboration between the so Parisian fashion house and the giant Swedish. More information and a video on Materialiste... Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook
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  • 40+ Various High Quality Free Paper Patterns and Textures

    ronald
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Paper will never leave our lives, no matter how digitized we get. Its potential for beauty is celebrated in many designs today, whether in textures, layers, or other additional effects. These following paper textures and patterns range from the simple to the exquisite, from the crumpled and colored to the wrinkled, faded and nostalgic. Download as many of them as you wish, and we hope you are able to use them in some beautiful paper-inspired designs! Crumpled Paper Texture for Layers Download Source Dark Crumpled Paper Texture Download Source Schamka Download Source Old Paper Texture Download…

  • 40 Tutorials and Techniques for Creating Business Logos

    ronald
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    A logo alludes to its company’s identity in its appearance and visual impact; that’s how it starts branding. Seeing how important it is, we designers must not underestimate the potential of this simple graphic, and instead hone our skills as much as possible in creating and polishing logos, as well as understanding what makes logos work. These following logo design tutorials either show you what processes went behind the logos you see on the Net today, as well as guide you on how to create new ones of your own. Some even teach you how to make enhanced versions of popular logos, or…

  • 40 Cool and Creative T-Shirt Illustration Designs

    ronald
    26 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    For such a simple medium, t-shirts are wildly popular nowadays because of the fantastic art and creativity designers breathe into them. Whether the designs aim to fool, delight or even shock your eyes, you inevitably end up wanting to wear that art yourself – and possibly inspire another art lover or budding t-shirt designer. Check out this very cool collection of refreshing t-shirt illustration designs; see if they don’t end up making you want to create some t-shirt designs with attitude yourself! View Source View Source View Source View Source View Source View Source View Source…

  • A Showcase of Various Websites with Texture Web Design

    ronald
    25 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    The skillful use of texture can add visual interest to the interface of any web design. Whether you make your use of texture apparent to your visitors or not, it may well help you keep your audience interacting with your website, simply because the feel your textures lent your design just made them want to experience more. Here’s an inspiring showcase of textured websites that you can take cues from. You’ll see metallic, grainy, grungy, and woody examples, to name only a few. Feast your eyes on this showcase, and if you know any other textured websites that are worthy of mention,…

  • 35 Unique and Inspiring Caricature Artworks

    ronald
    16 Aug 2010 | 9:10 pm
    Caricaturing is the art of illustrating the human face and figure in a way that exaggerates their prominent features. Most caricatures are satirical in nature, making fun of the people being characterized. They are often used in newspaper editorial cartoons and other similar media, although they are made just as often simply for their entertainment value. The following caricature design examples characterize a variety of personalities, from past icons to present superstars, from famous fictional characters to everyday real ones. If you’ve been looking for caricature inspiration for a…
 
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  • At Least we Dream - Digital Art

    paul0v2
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:58 am
    Jonathan M. Foerster is an amazing digital artist with such rich style full of colorful shine elements that intricate the eyes as they look for an understanding. I could look at each piece for a long time and still find the details that will change my point of view. <!--break--> To see more from Jonathan visit - atleastwedream.com I have found comfort and serenity in escapism through different mediums ever since I can remember. Always to be a recluse, quiet and in the constant realms of my head. These realms build upon love, fear, death, life and lust that I cannot render through words. My…

  • 35 Inspiring Food Packages

    GisMullr
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:49 am
    Continuing our posts showing you beautiful and inspiring packages, we gathered some really nice examples of food related packages. From catchup to peanuts and honey, we will show a little bit of everything to illustrate that no matter what your product is about, a nice and well designed package always counts for good! Once again we got the images from Lovely Package, so we recommend you to click at the images to go to LP's website to read more about each package and its designer. Also, if you have a suggestion about what kind of packages you would like us to showcase here, comments are open.

  • Logo Design: Boats

    PauloGabriel
    1 Sep 2010 | 8:51 pm
    The Logo Design series is up and running! We're thinking ahead and we want to find new ways to sort these listings. Last week we had a post on 3D logos... today it's all about logos with boats! <!--break--> As usual, we'll search for logos in these galleries: Logopond, Logo Faves, Logo Moose, Logo from Dreams, Logo Gala, WS Logos, The Logo Mix and Wolda. We hope you all enjoy our selection! Cheers. ;) PS.: Got cool ideas for sorting? Tell us! ;) About the authorHello, everyone! I'm Paulo Gabriel, a 26 year old designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil. I have worked as a webdesigner since 2006,…

  • Daily Inspiration #603

    abduzeedo
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:46 pm
    This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo's writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it, also use "Daily Inspiration" in the subject, and don't forget to send your Abduzeedo username; or via Twitter sending to http://twitter.com/abduzeedo If possible use the HTML code: <p class="imgC"><a href="Link to the page you found the image"><img src="Link to the Image"…

  • Beautiful Illustrations by Simon Fernandes

    abduzeedo
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:44 pm
    Simon Fernandes is an art director, designer and illustrator from Sao Paulo, Brazil with a really cool style, his portfolio has illustrations with different styles, from the very clean vectors of the Agua Viva artwork to the sort of retro style of the Copo poster. We were really impressed with his work and now we are sharing that with you ;) For more information about Simon Fernandes visit his Web site at http://www.simonfernandes.com/ Planetario MTV Planetário from ODA on Vimeo. Pedaço de coral Plus Ultra Menina Flutívago Agua Viva Copo Paisagem Colorido Buda Doido About the authorMy name…
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  • WTF is Going On?

    Danny Outlaw
    27 Aug 2010 | 7:39 am
    Seeing as how this is the first post I have put up in months and that the current design of the site is a bit bizarre, I’m sure you all have two main questions:Where the hell have you been and whats up with the site design?Lets start with where I have been. As some of you may know, my wife was pregnant. The baby , Jackson Cash Brosche, caught us off guard and came a month early. Needless to say, I have been adjusting to my new life as a work at home dad. Jackson is now just over two months old, and while things havent slowed down, I’m a little bit more experienced at working from…

  • LessConf – Day 2 – Clay Hebert founder of TribesWin

    Danny Outlaw
    22 May 2010 | 12:26 pm
    Clay Hebert – Founder of TribesWin Don’t go to business school. Plain and simple.Don’t be brained wash into thinking you have to get a “real job.”There is no road map for success, so don’t look for one. Make your own.If you are amazing., you shouldn’t have a resume. Be so remarkable that people find you.A resume just gives you a chance to be lost in the stack and says that you are average.Buy your kids domain name. This will be the resume of the next generation.The only skills you use from school in the real world is following directions.Book…

  • LessConf – Day 2 – Peldi Guilizzoni founder of Balsamiq

    Danny Outlaw
    22 May 2010 | 10:45 am
    Peldi Guilizzoni – founder of BalsamiqBalsamic turned a profit of $12,539 after the first month and has broke $2 MIL this year.Do the time. Learn your industry from the ground up from people more experienced than you.Book Suggestion – You Need to Be a Little CrazyRead everything your “heroes” or “mentors” do and learn from them as much as possible.Don’t feel restricted to follow only one methodology from one of your heroes.Start a company to make meaning, not money.Book Suggestion: Guy Kawasaki: The Art of the StartBe so good they cant ignore you.Its…

  • LessConf Sucks

    Danny Outlaw
    22 May 2010 | 9:50 am
    LessConf Sucks from Allan Branch on Vimeo.

  • LessConf – Day 2 – Alex Hillman cofounder of IndyHall

    Danny Outlaw
    22 May 2010 | 8:57 am
    Alex Hillman – Cofounder of IndyHallCoworking office spaces offer the opportunity to not only bounce ideas off peers, but to teach and help others.By visiting coworking offices you open yourself up to building profitable relationships and lasting partnerships.Don’t be afraid to take on a business partner who compliments what you lack in skills.Good businesses start with a lot of sweat equity before hand. There are no real overnight successes.Alex is currently working on a book about the coworking experience and how to build a coworking space in your city.Having a partner to check…
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  • How To Create a Fun Cartoon Style Poster Design

    Chris Spooner
    29 Aug 2010 | 11:45 pm
    Follow this step by step guide to creating a fun cartoon style poster design. We’ll combine a quick character doodle with some bold and blocky text, then bring it to life with a muted colour palette and a mix of textures to give the poster an old and retro feel.The design I’ve created is a mini tribute to the Sloth character from the Goonies. The quick doodle depicts the basic form with just a few simple doodle lines. All the linework, including the outline of the text is given a rough texture to create a hand-drawn feel, then everything is brought to life with a muted colour…

  • Apple iPhone Style Icon Pack for Premium Members

    Chris Spooner
    27 Aug 2010 | 1:49 am
    IconDock have kindly donated another premium icon pack from their fantastic collection for Access All Areas members. Moi is a set of 268 high quality icons inspired by the iPhone app icons. They are especially designed to match with their free social media icons.IconDock is the place to ...Log in to your Access All Areas account to read the rest of this post.Not a member? Becoming an Access All Areas member gives you the ability to view exclusive members-only content just like this. The premium category is already packed full of discount codes and useful design resources, and there's plenty…

  • How To Create a Detailed Vector Sugar Skull Illustration

    Chris Spooner
    22 Aug 2010 | 11:04 pm
    Follow this Illustrator design tutorial to create a super detailed sugar skull illustration made from lots of sweet vector elements. We’ll use a mix of basic and advanced Illustrator tools to build various decorative objects to slowly build up the features until we have an awesome looking skull design that pays homage to the Mexican Dia de los Muertos tradition.View full size illustrationSugar skull originated as part of the festivities of the Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) holiday. The traditional sugar skull is a sweet treat that’s decorated with lots of bright and…

  • How I Find Client Work as a Designer (and more!)

    Chris Spooner
    19 Aug 2010 | 10:30 pm
    Last week I introduced my new little Question Time video series. This week I run through a bunch of viewer submitted questions, including why designers use Macs, how I find my clients, how often I trim my eyebrows and what camera I use to record these things. This week’s questionsWhy do designers tend to use Macs over Windows PCs?How do you find your clients?How often do you trim your eyebrows?What camera do you use?What differences are there when communicating with clients in agency work to self employment?Links mentioned in this week’s newsGetting Carried Away with Balloon…

  • Canvas Print Giveaway & 25% Discount for Members

    Chris Spooner
    17 Aug 2010 | 10:30 pm
    The awesome folks from HelloCanvas have kindly arranged a special giveaway and discount code for Access All Areas members. See your favourite photo or best piece of artwork in prime position on your wall as a high quality 3cm framed canvas print. First place winner will receive a free 24x36 ...Log in to your Access All Areas account to read the rest of this post.Not a member? Becoming an Access All Areas member gives you the ability to view exclusive members-only content just like this. The premium category is already packed full of discount codes and useful design resources, and there's…
 
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  • Refreshing styles of Corona

    Chad Engle
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:34 pm
    Advertisements take us away to far off places and far off lands theres not much more refreshing than being whisked off to a far-off beach with a nice cold one. Corona advertising has been synonymous to simplicity, bright colors and lots of beer and limes. With bright blues and clean sandy beaches Corona has made distinctive imagery that they own and in turn you recognize instantly. Corona, is a brand of pale lager owned and produced by Cerveceria Modelo at a number of breweries in Mexico. It is one of the best-selling beers in Mexico and is one of the top-selling beers worldwide. Corona…

  • Is a color just a color?

    Chad Engle
    26 Aug 2010 | 8:59 pm
    For centuries color has been used to provide distinction between classes, businesses, kings, courts and everything else in between. So what exactly is in a color? Does it matter that purple has been used in connotations with royalty? Does it matter that most fast food places logos are red to stimulate your appetite? So a color is a color right? Not exactly. Below are a few examples with switched color palettes. Do you think the brand still looks the same? Does it give off the same vibe/aura in a different color? So if colors are “just colors” these brands being switched should be…

  • BEST OF: FYC Flickr Group Showcase (6)

    Chad Engle
    23 Aug 2010 | 9:33 pm
    There are currently 1791 members in the Fuel Your Creativity Flickr Group, and with that amount of skill in one place there is bound to be something to wet your creative appetite.  Here we will focus our spotlight on some of our favorites that have been contributed to the group. These fine works of art are inspirational & intriguing. We will continue to choose and comment on the Flickr submissions, as long as the submissions keep coming in ;) . If you have yet to get picked do not get discouraged, it doesn’t mean we did not like the work you submitted… it simply means that out of…

  • Drawing the Line

    Sam Wilson
    18 Aug 2010 | 8:57 pm
    There is a rush of anticipation one feels upon cracking open a fresh sketchbook. The blank page is a small area yet also an expansive laboratory for the creative process. Over time and around the world, artists have developed many ingenious techniques to advance their creative reach. Despite this, one of the most powerful means we have to develop concepts is deceptively simple: ink on paper. Far from fading in popularity, the fascination with sketching is exploding. Flickr groups like Moleskinerie, Line Drawing and The Drawing Club are growing as international professionals and hobbyists…

  • Web Standardistas Book Giveaway **Updated With Winners**

    Chad Engle
    16 Aug 2010 | 9:05 pm
    HTML & CSS Web Standards Solutions – A Web Standardistas’ Approach is quite possibly one of the most authoritative books that you can learn XHTML & CSS through. This book makes learning easy opposed to monotonous reading and technical jargon. Even if you are an absolute beginner in web design, this book will teach you how to build future-proof web pages the right way using easy-to-master tools which are, in most cases, free. This book is easy to pick-up at any point, read a few chapters and learn, then practice (through their easy tutorials) and then go back to your day!
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  • Web Project Developer (Php)

    tdomf_79bcd
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:04 am
    We are excited to offer the opportunity for a PHP developer to join our growing team. In this involving role you will be responsible for the continued development of new and existing web based solutions. Working with our design and marketing team you will be tasked with delivering custom applications to a large user base and be responsible for the implementation of future developments. To be considered for this role you should possess: - Proven experience of PHP 4+, OOP, MySQL, JavaScript/jQuery - A solid understanding of HTML, XML & CSS with the ability to convert a Photoshop file into…

  • Front End Web Developer

    tdomf_79bcd
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:04 am
    We are excited to offer the opportunity for a front end developer to join our growing team. In this involving role you will become an integral member of our development team. This role would suit a commercially experienced web developer looking to progress their career with a company offering scope for career progression whilst working on projects for household brands. As a Front End Web Developer you will be responsible for replicating designs into standards compliant HTML/CSS. As such you should have a passion for usability, compatibility and accessibility along with an eye for improving…

  • Junior Designer

    ghazal
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:03 am
    Junior Designer Indigo Papa (South West London) Indigo Papa is a fast growing video production and technology company based in South West London with a broad client base including The London Stock Exchange, Fortnum & Mason, MTV, Panasonic and a broad range of other clients including some of the top digital agencies in the UK. We’re pushing forward with a number of new applications and digital services across mobile, tablet and traditional desktop media platforms and require a talented designer with a strong interest in this area. Job Description Who are you? We’re looking for…

  • Senior Designer

    tdomf_79bcd
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:13 am
    We are looking for an experienced senior designer, with strong ideas and a passion for graphic design to join our team. The successful applicant will have an important role in our award winning, close-knit team. The person: • Experienced – with at least 6 years’ in graphic design • Prides themselves on exceptional standards – Full of great ideas, organised and efficient, and has an eye for detail • Experience of leading creative projects from start to finish • A strong all-rounder and a safe pair of hands • Passionate about design and is a keen follower of trends. •…

  • Photoshop Retoucher

    neil@vast
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:32 am
    Vast Direct have a dedicated team of photographers, art directors, stylists & assistants with over 25 years experience within the fashion industry. We require a self motivated individual who can manage their own production and work in a fast paced environment. You must have proven experience retouching product photography and creative editorial images as well as a strong understanding of colour correction and an excellent eye for detail. Previous experience working in the fashion industry would be highly beneficial, though not essential. Your Role: – Retouch, crop and upload product…
 
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  • Process Journal: The Grid

    Antonio Carusone
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:24 pm
    Thomas Williams, one of the talents behind the excellent Process Journal, has documented the changes that were made to the grid system for Edition Two of the journal. Thomas writes: The Process Journal grid has undergone several updates for Edition Two, the major change being an increase in the size of the internal gutter from 30mm up to 40mm. Although this may appear to be only a minor adjustment, it changes the dynamics of the grid in several different ways. The extra 10mm was taken from the outside columns, otherwise reserved for image captions and room for the reader’s thumbs to hold…

  • The American Poster

    Antonio Carusone
    29 Aug 2010 | 6:18 pm
    Not only does the movie seem like it’s going to be great, but the poster is really well done in my opinion. Designed by Mojo House, the design is reminiscent of the minimal style seen during the 60s, but with a modern touch. The paper is even distressed to give it an authentic feel. Here’s a good write up on the poster, with some nice examples of original posters from the 60s.

  • Oppositions Magazine 1973–1984

    Antonio Carusone
    25 Aug 2010 | 8:41 am
    Oppositions was an architectural journal by the Institute For Architecture And Urban Studies that was published from 1973 to 1984. The magazine was designed by the great Massimo Vignelli and it sure doesn’t disappoint with its obvious grid layout. This Flickr set includes a bunch of the covers, some of which feature black illustrations, and this set by Paul Soulellis has some shots of the inside spreads. I was outbid on a copy of this a few months back. Would have made a great addition to my collection — maybe I’ll start to obsessively search for them now.

  • Toko

    Antonio Carusone
    23 Aug 2010 | 7:58 pm
    Sydney based studio, Toko, has been one of my favorites for a while now. They’re always pumping out fresh new work that’s inspiring. They updated their site with a new look and a plethora or work.

  • Sunn Amplifiers 1968

    Antonio Carusone
    22 Aug 2010 | 8:05 pm
    Simply perfect 1968 ad for Sunn Amplifiers. After a quick search I found some more. Via Iain Claridge
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  • 80 Dekalb

    Sylvia
    2 Sep 2010 | 12:00 am
    Della Valle Bernheimer designed a fitness center with a diverse entertainment program located on the third floor of a residential tower in Brooklyn. Here is the project description: Located on the third floor of a residential tower, this amenity space combines a fitness center with a diverse entertainment program including screening room, gaming area, and demonstration kitchen. The boundary between these two programs is defined by a folded ceiling/wall covered in a metallic, patterned paper. This luminous patterned surface intersects the residential corridor to form the entrance. Once inside,…

  • Petit Cabanon Café

    Sylvia
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:00 am
    Ternullomelo Architects designed the Petit Cabanon Café located in Lisbon, Portugal, like a “parent and child cafe”. Here is the project description: Petit Cabanon Cafe is located in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, and is meant to be a “parent and child cafe” – a place in which parents can enjoy having a coffee, catching up with friends etc., without having to worry about their children’s surroundings. For this purpose it houses a playroom with a playground for children. It is not intended to be or feel like a nursery or a playground. Instead it is meant to be a…

  • Back to Normal

    Sylvia
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:57 am
    I am really sorry for the lack of posts… We went on vacation expecting wifi connection to continue updating CoolBoom.net but unfortunately the wifi didn’t work properly. Hope you can forgive us

  • NYC Residence

    Sylvia
    18 Aug 2010 | 12:00 am
    Stefan Boublil designed this apartment on the 61st floor on a metropolitan tower in New York that overlooks Central Park. Here is the project description: Combining 3 smaller apartments into one at one of new york city’s most coveted uptown addresses, we delivered a stunning new dwelling on the 61st floor of the metropolitan tower. Every single room is constructed so that the postcard view of central park is the star. With a built-in wraparound sofa, a secret door in the solid walnut library and distributed surround sound all over the home, this project is an ode to the 80s during which…

  • Copenhagen Penthouse

    Sylvia
    17 Aug 2010 | 12:00 am
    Norm Architects renovated the apartment to create the feeling of a private hotel suite for a Danish couple. Here is the project description: The basic idea for the renovation of this Copenhagen apartment was to create the feel of a private hotel suite for a Danish couple living in Spain. As the owners travel a lot, we wanted to create a calm and pure structure that was ideal for relaxation. Everything but the floors and the main structure was redone and we used the existing elements to create niches where we installed hidden lights. These built-in light niches gave a clean and simple interior…
 
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  • Featured designer: Chad Hagen

    Mirko
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:50 pm
    Based in Minneapolis, Chad Hagen is a talented artist and designer. You may have already seen some of his popular work, like his popular nonsensical infographics. Download animals vectors --- Post from: Graphic design blogFeatured designer: Chad Hagen

  • The angry american Kirby

    Mirko
    29 Aug 2010 | 8:12 pm
    These Kirby covers, modified for the american market, are a good example of how design is influenced by culture. In this specific case I must admit that I don’t really understand why Kirby would have to be angry when coming to America, but it’s interesting to see the design changes from one country to another. Via Game Revolution. Download animals vectors --- Post from: Graphic design blogThe angry american Kirby

  • Ask the readers: what is the best camera for a graphic/web designer?

    Mirko
    29 Aug 2010 | 6:39 pm
    As a graphic or web designer, taking decent photographies should be (in my opinion) part of the basic skills. You don’t need to be at a professional level, that would take too much time and effort, but you should at least be able to take pictures that will not destroy the designs you create. The is many cases when you’ll need these skills: to take a picture of your creations for your portfolio, take portraits of your client’s team for the about us page, take some products pictures for your client’s catalogue when he doesn’t have budget for a professional…

  • 13 tips for better HTML emails

    Mirko
    26 Aug 2010 | 2:42 am
    Designing and sending HTML newsletters can be a little tacky sometimes. The output of HTML in email apps is still much more limited than in web browsers, which means that you have to adapt the way you are designing your email templates. Following are a few tips to improve the HTML of your newsletters. 1. Use inline CSS styles Unfortunatly you’ll have to forget about external style for email template design. The best solution is to declare the CSS in your HTML tags like that: <p style=”color:#000;”>. If you declare your CSS in your header, Gmail will not read it which…

  • The beauty of data visualization by Dave McCandless

    Mirko
    24 Aug 2010 | 7:34 pm
    This presentation by David McCandless at TED is a brilliant demonstration of how useful information design can be. Even if infography or information design is not your main center of interest you should take a look. Download animals vectors --- Post from: Graphic design blogThe beauty of data visualization by Dave McCandless
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  • Cryptik Movement

    Toby
    9 Aug 2010 | 3:10 pm
    Really digging this style at the moment. Check out the Cryptik Movement Flickr for more…

  • Mads Perch

    Toby
    9 Aug 2010 | 2:27 pm
    Pretty pictures from London based photographer Mads Perch.

  • Shot by Robert

    Toby
    27 Jul 2010 | 2:48 pm
    Robert Overweg takes photos, but not just any photos. He chronicles the views and spaces of virtual worlds as an extension of public spaces in contemporary society.

  • Leonard Greco

    Toby
    25 Jul 2010 | 7:43 pm
    Raw stuff from photographer Leonard Greco. Nice.

  • Andrew Brooks

    Toby
    25 Jul 2010 | 2:46 pm
    Andrew Brooks is more than just a photographer. Meticulously re-creating vivid imagery, often from hundreds of photographs, his pictures take on the sense of a parallel universe whilst still being recognisable.
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  • Links for 2010-08-15 [del.icio.us]

    Alexander Trevi
    Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture Brummana (east of Beirut), Lebanon BLARK Bjørbekk & Lindheim Landskapsarkitekter Oslo, Norway Landslag Reykjavik, Iceland Isthmus Auckland, New Zealand Terrain New York City

  • Kickstart Foodprint LA

    Alexander Trevi
    15 Aug 2010 | 9:57 pm
    Sarah Rich and Nicola Twilley are taking The Foodprint Project to Los Angeles. And they need your help.Rich and Twilley:As with the last two events, we'll host an afternoon of panels on numerous topics, including school lunch, city food policy, restaurant entrepreneurship, community meals as public art, and the future of urban farming and food distribution.For Foodprint LA we're also adding some exciting social and interactive events, including an urban food map walking tour and a VIP party for supporters of the project.To raise money for these upcoming events, the co-founders started a…

  • Prunings LIX

    Alexander Trevi
    14 Aug 2010 | 9:54 pm
    (A cortege of vultures heralds the coming climax of a green burial in Tibet. Might there be a design ideas competition organized around this low energy, ultra rapid atomization? WARNING: The photos are not for the squeamish! Also, the website may have NSFW ads. Photographer unknown. Via Pharyngula.)1) Go check out BIG's beautiful proposal for a forest crematorium at the famed Woodland Cemetery in Stockholm. (Via eVolo.)2) Also go check out what InfraNet Lab has been up to this summer. You'll find out that Bracket #1 will be available this October and that the call for submissions for #2 is…

  • Levee Farm

    Alexander Trevi
    13 Aug 2010 | 9:28 pm
    (One of the winners in the ONE Prize competition combined two of our most prolific memes: agro-scapes and the littoral edge. Submitted by AGENCY, the project envisions a global system of levees [pdf] not just as a defensive infrastructure but also as a productive landscape and an open public space. Go see. And also our quarter-baked idea. Via The Dirt.)

  • Flutter Field

    Alexander Trevi
    12 Aug 2010 | 2:57 pm
    (Image by Paisajes Emergentes and Lateral Office.)Lateral Office and Paisajes Emergentes have teamed up together to design a “shape-shifting energy generation park” in Abu Dhabi for the Land Art Generator Initiative competition.(Image by Paisajes Emergentes and Lateral Office.)The team's project statement is worth quoting at length:Unlike current renewable energy fields where technologies are publicly inaccessible, static, and always on, WeatherField offers a range of public engagement dependent upon wind, sun, and moisture. Energy generation becomes a public performance, dynamic,…
 
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  • Aliens (33 Images)

    Pony
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:21 am
    What do you think aliens look like?

  • Hump Day Hotties (25 Photos)

    Pony
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:03 am
    Something tells me this hottie is not about to swallow a Flinstone vitamin.

  • Daily Cool Pics (21 Photos)

    Pony
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:57 am
    You can only hope your daughter is this classy!

  • Comic Con Baltimore

    Pony
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:49 am
    Didn’t make it to the real Comic Con this year? Well maybe you made it to the 11th annual version of it in Baltimore.

  • Funtasticus Links

    Pony
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:52 am
    Esquire knows how to show off supermodels Salma Hayek’s breasts about to explode! Shannon James is way to sexy Michelle Hunzinger is amazing from behind Sexy Asian Cowgirls…yeah! Thongs...
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  • Decadent Pigeons in Barcelona

    David Carlson
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:12 am
    Photographer Lisa Klappe and spatial artist Joachim van den Hurk detect decay, boredom and slackness in many people. Is that blatant decadence the price we have to pay for prosperity and the so-called individual freedom in which we live? With the exposition Decadent Pigeons both (together and separate) hold up a mirror to us. From the parallels they discovered between the behavior of pigeons and people they drew the not very roseate conclusion that if we continue this way, we will end up being exactly as those birds, grey shadows, still further removed from out nature, dismally bored and…

  • Motley - a magazine with creative imagery

    David Carlson
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:15 am
    MOTLEY is a publication created to inspire, to present creative imagery in an innovative and unorthodox way. We have no set production schedule, it is created when the mood feels correct. Each new issue of Motley will be unique in design and feature the work of new and established artists, Worldwide. The premier issue launched in Summer 2010 and features the work of nine international photographers. To avoid producing a publication with a traditional story layout, we decided to mix the photographers work together and devised a front cover grid system code to determine each photographers…

  • Agnosian Fields at Maison Hermès in Tokyo

    David Carlson
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:03 am
    From 26th August to 23rd November 2010, Didier Fiúza Faustino will present ‘Agnosian Fields’ at Le Forum de la Maison Hermès in Tokyo. The exhibition comprising two new installations as well as previous work indicates the different scales and obsessions that the work of an architect is based upon. The term ‘agnosia’ – the loss of the ability to recognise objects and perceptive amnesia – sums up the state in which the architect wishes the visitor to be immersed. His work, mainly based on putting the body under tension in its environment, leads him to explore the fields of…

  • New online magazine called BoostReview

    David Carlson
    26 Aug 2010 | 1:49 am
    Knowledge company Designboost is launching a new quarterly online magazine called BoostReview. The first issue is focusing on Design for Life. It’s not about the design world itself. It’s about how we can shape and design our way of life. The first issue consists of four chapters. Ten filmed interviews with some of the worlds most acknowledged designers, an interview with Ilse Crawford, a visit at the Mind-sets exhibition by Ineke Hans and a brief story about the importance of a holistic mindset when designing. Another good thing - BoostReview is optimized for both the iPad and…

  • How to design for life

    David Carlson
    24 Aug 2010 | 12:45 am
    I went with knowledge company Designboost to Milan and made a MiniBoost to explore the personal viewpoint on what Design for life is for some of the worlds most acknowledged designers. The MiniBoost resulted in ten unique interviews with personalities like; Tokujin Yoshioka, Marcel Wanders, Hella Jongerius, Maarten Baas, Christophe Pillet, Nika Zupanc, Edward Barber, Jay Osgerby, Stephen Burks, Jean-Marie Massaud and Arihiro Miyake. All interviews are available at the MiniBoost section of the Designboost web. The questions asked looked what Design for Life is all about and how we can…
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  • Bonsai Tools by Suwada Japan

    Daily Icon
    31 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Japanese forge Suwada, makes specialized Bonsai tools, using manufacturing techniques and forms that have developed slowly over time. Bonsai Tools, by Suwada Blacksmith Works, Japan, Bonsai by Steve Tolley

  • Atrium House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

    Daily Icon
    30 Aug 2010 | 3:55 pm
    The building is developed along the southern and western boundaries of the parcel, which together with the elements of urbanization of the site, form a kind of atrium, whose diagonal flight to a distant vision of the Sierra Calderona. Access is accompanied by the south facade to find the point of intersection. At this point of view inside the distributor is located next to the stairs and the kitchen form the backbone of the operation of housing. The southern zone where the rooms are available during the day, dematerialized their presence due to the overhead light. In the west the rooms fall…

  • Phasma: Six-legged Robot by takram design engineering

    Daily Icon
    29 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    Phasma is a hexapedal running robot that can run dynamically like a living organism. It is an attempt to depict life purely through its motion rather than its shape, by extracting the physics of running from living things and implementing that to the artifact. Phasma uses compliant components such as stainless steel springs and rubber joints to reproduce smooth and efficient locomotion seen in animals. Another interesting biomimicry applied in Phasma is the alternating tripod gait as seen in insects that provides excellent stability. Created for ‘bones’ exhibition held at 21_21 DESIGN…

  • Nelson Polygon, Flock of Butterflies & Wheel Clocks for Vitra

    Daily Icon
    29 Aug 2010 | 3:55 pm
    George Nelson originally designed a wide range of wall clocks in the 1950’s and 1960’s for the Howard Miller Company. Three wall clocks have been re-issued by Vitra: Polygon Clock is all angles and is made of solid walnut and lacquered, Flock of Butterflies is made of metal and with a large diameter of 24″ (610mm), and Wheel Clock with spindles in solid walnut and aluminium tips. All Vitra clocks are built with a high-grade quartz clock movement. Polygon Clock 1961, Flock of Butterflies Clock 1955, Wheel Clock 1961, by George Nelson, for Vitra

  • Sierra Cabinets by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Dune

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    25 Aug 2010 | 4:00 pm
    The Sierra cabinets by Claesson Koivisto Rune were uniquely designed with a sculptural allure while carefully maintaining aesthetical balance and harmony. The doors are engineered with intricate precision to create a vibrant 3-D pattern on its surface. It is then covered with reconstituted (green) wood veneer that runs in different directions. As a result, the light reflects magnificently off of its subtle angles. Sierra Cabinets, by Claesson Koivisto Rune, for Dune
 
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  • Should Brands Really Be Politicking?

    Christine
    20 Aug 2010 | 2:52 pm
    Earlier this year, the Supreme Court made a wildly unpopular decision to eliminate the limitations for corporate entities' campaign contributions. Essentially, any corporation or union can give as much money as they like to any candidate this election season—and we're starting to see some of the consequences. We will inevitably go through a long, annoying season of terrible, often misleading tv, radio, online ads and robo calls. Bad advertising aside, the new law change seems to have brought about more controversial corporate donations. Perhaps it's just more scrutiny on those donations,…

  • Old Spice, W+K and the Invention of Real Time Advertising

    Christine
    15 Jul 2010 | 3:28 pm
    If you haven't heard about the Old Spice campaign from the brilliant minds at Wieden + Kennedy, you must have unplugged yourself from the internet or boycotted all social media outlets. The hilarious, real time social media campaign has taken the internet by storm, confounding industry creatives with the speed and quantity of responses. If you're unfamiliar with the campaign, here's the gist. Old Spice has a character called Isaiah Mustafa (from their TV spots) who has nice abs (and knows it), sits around in a towel all day charming ladies (and gents) in that cheesy, suave ladies man kind of…

  • Why, Y?

    Christine
    14 Jul 2010 | 8:22 am
    If you haven't already heard, the YMCA has officially embraced its nickname The Y (note the web address though). Maybe it's just me, but I don't love that idea as much as I think I should. It becomes less personable when it's the real name and not a generally accepted nickname. They could have just made it an official nickname or slogan or something and kept the official name. I mean future generations eventually won't know what the song YMCA is referring to! (kidding)   The naming aside, the Y also updated their logo. Interestingly enough, their new logo actually has YMCA in it (as well…

  • Map to the power of Quest?

    Christine
    30 Jun 2010 | 3:08 pm
    When was the last time you used MapQuest? Anyone? I think the last time I ventured to that site was through a link on an out of date website. Any other time, I'm all about Google Maps. That's not to say Google Maps is perfect, it's not. Google has led me to the complete wrong location a couple of times, but in the past few years, regardless of Google Maps' mistakes it has swept the internet mapping market. I want to say the shift began when Google introduced Street View and continued as Google Maps was automatically included on iPhones and Blackberrys. Then came walking and biking directions,…

  • Volvo's Strategy Eclipses Last Twilight Contest

    Christine
    24 Jun 2010 | 10:15 am
    So Volvo running another contest to win a Volvo surrounding this summer's release of latest Twilight movie, Eclipse. They ran a similar contest last year with a series of puzzles, released systematically over time, that you needed to complete in order to win the Volvo. It was a fun idea and Volvo definitely made the puzzles sufficiently challenging. (Of course the internet gave you the answers to the earlier puzzles eventually.) You had to complete all of the earlier puzzles in order to have access to the final puzzle. The final puzzle was then a timed competition. The first person in each…
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  • H by Hudson Black Song Buckley Boot

    Meieli Detoni
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:44 pm
    H by Hudson always has something inspiring on deck for fall/winter, and these boots take unisex wrapped-upper styling and make them totally masculine. Slouchy vamps are H by Hudson’s calling card, and the label takes this and combines it with silver studs, a 1″ heel, a back pull tab, and rubber accents. Inky black boots work well with more than just additional black. [$348 at oak] Related PostsLD Tuttle Deep Boot (0)Quoddy S/S 2011 Preview (0)Yuketen S/S 2011 Preview (0)OeTZI3300 2010 Summer Footwear (0)Neil Barrett S/S 2010 Collection Baseball Boot (0)Diesel Accent Boots…

  • Albam and bespoke: Where trousers should sit

    Simon Crompton
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:31 am
    The Albam chinos The matter of just an inch can make the difference between trousers that function – are comfortable, stay up, retain shirting – and those that do not. Some casual-trouser manufacturers have got this right, but precious few. And with formal trousers, retaining a good fit can be achieved through a slightly different buckle position. In this discussion, let us first rule out the possibility of braces. Readers have been treated to my experiences and therefore opinions on that topic before, and a quick search on this site will enlighten newcomers. Without the benefit of…

  • Perfect Tangent S/S 2011

    Meieli Detoni
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:51 pm
    Perfect Tangent is a neutral dream which “seeks to express the beauty of intelligent design.” Mission accomplished with very clean pieces finished with simple closures, like a long zipper or a simple button placket. Our top pick is the long, lean navy sweater, followed by the sandy short trench. There are also a lot of lightweight sweaters and separates for the choosing in neutral. [via selectism] Related PostsH by Hudson Black Song Buckley Boot (0)Y-3 CM Sleeves Scarf (0)Pepper Tweed Cab Coat (0)kitsune x flouzen Ivy League Ties (0)ksubi Eyewear Spring 2011 (0)Gourmet 2010 Fall…

  • Y-3 CM Sleeves Scarf

    Meieli Detoni
    31 Aug 2010 | 2:28 pm
    This tapered black scarf has the look of a double sleeve, and it’ll pep up your boring winter accessories trunk without a doubt. A rib knit cuff edges this 100″ long scarf in 100% cashmere. Do not underestimate the cozy powers of cashmere: tuck it inside the collar of any plain peacoat come December. If you live in a warm climate, don’t forget to pack this on your vacation up north. [$280 at ssense] Related PostsGarland Coo Accessories (0)J.W. Anderson Rings (0)H by Hudson Black Song Buckley Boot (0)Perfect Tangent S/S 2011 (0)Pepper Tweed Cab Coat (0)kitsune x flouzen Ivy…

  • Pepper Tweed Cab Coat

    Meieli Detoni
    30 Aug 2010 | 4:52 pm
    Oak’s only going to make the Pepper Tweed Cab Coat available in October, but it’s well worth the wait. Available in a variety of sizes from XXS to L, this unisex coat has an asymmetrical hem, a slim lapel, and classic welt pockets. The outer shell is 100% cotton, which is great for those of us who can’t handle wool. Style it up with slimmer pants and a patterned shirt. [$388 at oak] Related PostsBlue/Black Square Collar Denim Jacket (0)LD Tuttle Deep Boot (0)Nudie Jeans at Oak (1)T by Alexander Wang Bomber Jacket (1)Xray Clubmaster Style at Oak (3)Olive Large Vintage Tote…
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  • AGIdeas NewStar Award 2011 Opening Soon

    info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)
    31 Aug 2010 | 1:04 am
    Its not often that design students are given the opportunity to participate in a design competition that actually delivers tangible, long term benefits to the winners. Each year, through their NewStar Award, AGIdeas has provided bigger and better opportunities for design students to get what are truly once in a lifetime experiences. Previously the NewStar Award was only open for a short period of time close to the AGIdeas international Design Week and this of course made it hard for some students to get their entries prepared and submitted  (especially when they are busy checking out the…

  • Ponoko – Integrate custom electronics into your prototypes the easy way

    info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)
    31 Aug 2010 | 12:26 am
    I just received an interesting email from Derek Elley, one of Ponoko’s founders, about a new service they have launched - the ability for Ponoko users to custom make electronic products. Since day one I have been impressed by Ponoko, it’s a fantastic service, however this new innovation really takes the cake. It opens up the possibilities massively to what you can prototype or produce as a designer via Ponoko. As a designer it has always been painful to have to source services like laser cutting and then source electronics components from various places to put into your…

  • The Play Team – Craft Cubed 2010

    info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)
    25 Aug 2010 | 11:13 pm
    Remember building a box cubby to keep the dragons out? How many ways can you make a giraffe? Remember everything a cardboard tube can be? The Play Team workshop (part of Craft Victoria’s Craft Cubed 2010) will reignite your imagination, helping to spark creative solutions to everyday problems. Kids get imaginative every day. They dress up and become astronauts, paint as if they are Van gogh, and constantly make up their own inventions – so why do they get to have all the fun? Isn’t it time we adults got in on this business? Unfortunately, ‘growing up’ often means losing the…

  • All Quiet On The Western Front

    info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)
    22 Aug 2010 | 5:40 pm
    Dear Loyal & New Readers, As you may have noticed it has been pretty quiet on Design Droplets in the last month! This is a pretty unusual state of affairs on Design Droplets as it was always my aim never to end up with large periods of time without new content. However as you will know, life can take you in unexpected directions and get pretty hectic at times. For me, the last month and a bit has been one of those times. Last year I took a job managing a large non design event here in Australia, which in turn happened at the end of July this year (about the time this lack of content…

  • 7 insights to make you a great designer

    info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)
    12 Jul 2010 | 1:30 pm
    Two months on and most of the hype and excitement surrounding Agideas 2010 has mellowed. After three days of intense creativity, insights and inspiration I suspect most minds were numb with creative information overload. Such an inspiring event has a tendency to create a heightened sense of motivation, generating spontaneous plans of action, a little like New Years holiday excitement bringing out a collection of well intended resolutions. But did the excitement and enthusiasm distill into underlying themes with a classic longevity that can sustain designers looking to ‘make it’…
 
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  • Alex Roulette

    Jeff
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:40 am
    More incredible paintings by Alex Roulette.

  • Hack Job / Update

    Jeff
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:27 am
    Another great submission to our Hash Job, I mean Hack Job project with Converse. This one’s from George Nebieridze, all the way out in the Republic of Georgia. Hashish, tobacco, papers.

  • Carolin Loebbert

    Jeff
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:07 am
    Paintings by Carolin Loebbert.

  • Li Hui

    Jeff
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:30 am
    Photos by Li Hui.

  • Yum Yum

    Jeff
    2 Sep 2010 | 2:02 am
    A fantastic little animation by Yum Yum London. Watch the short below, and a little more of their work too.
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  • Working With WordPress Shortcodes

    Pippin
    30 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    WordPress shortcodes are used frequently in plugins and themes as a way to achieve extra functionality, without the need to modify template files. You just type the shortcode word right into your post. Some plugins and themes use them to add event calendars, some for making announcements, while others use them for inserting contact forms. Simply, WP shortcodes are awesome. However, what if you’re a theme / plugin developer wishing to use them for your next great product, but you have no idea where to start? We’re going to fix that in this tutorial. 1 – Overview –…

  • How to Edit the WordPress RSS Feed

    Michael Martin
    19 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Ever thought you could make some improvements to your RSS feed? Like letting it cover more (or less!) content? Or adding some extra details onto the end of your posts? In this post, I’m going to show you how to do exactly that. Here’s what we’ll be covering: How to include both posts and pages in your feeds. How to add thumbnails to your feeds. How to exclude posts with a certain tag. Set how many posts appear in your feed (Without affecting the rest of your site). How to show only posts from a certain category. How to add content to the end of each post (e.g. link to your…

  • Design Critique: B2Bbloggers.com

    Michael Martin
    6 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    B2Bbloggers.com is a B2B marketing site that features a lot of guest posts on B2B marketing, and highlights a lot of content from around the niche. We’re going to take a look at the site’s design today, critique it, and work out how we could improve it. As we do hopefully you’ll learn to apply this same methodology to your own site. We’ll be working through this design as a case study, redesigning each section along the way, so you get to see each item as we rework it, including the full before and after design. Let’s start by loading the site in a new tab (Or if…

  • MyBiz Theme for WordPress Discount Code

    Michael Martin
    3 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    Over on PliablePress, we’ve released our newest WordPress theme. MyBiz is designed for modern businesses who don’t want the “faceless-company” approach that customers are used to receiving. It’s vibrant, colorful (You even get 5 color schemes to choose from!) and yet still professional and well organized. Most of all, we’ve put an extreme amount of care into the homepage, giving you 3 different ways to ensure your best content is highlighted and that your visitors go to the pages you want them to see. Check out the walkthrough video below showing you some…

  • How To Write a Restricted Content Plugin

    Pippin
    26 Jul 2010 | 9:00 am
    There are a lot of sites out there, particularly digital education sites, such as Net Tuts and Blender Cookie, that push out a lot of “premium” content that is only accessible to registered users. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you some of the basics of writing a WordPress plugin from scratch that will allow you to restrict content on your site to registered users. You will be able to restrict complete pages / posts by clicking a check box or just sections of content using WordPress shortcodes. Note: I will not be showing how to create a paid membership system, or how…
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  • American Somoa Becomes First U.S. Territory to Ban Plastic Bags

    Cameron Scott
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:40 am
    With California’s proposed statewide ban on plastic bags swept aside as collateral damage of the state’s broken political system, American Somoa emerged as the first U.S. state or territory to ban plastic bags at all retail stores. The landmark bill was signed into law last week and will take effect on February 23rd of 2011. Read the rest of American Somoa Becomes First U.S. Territory to Ban Plastic Bagshttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/ohttp://www.inhabitat.com/wp-admin/options-general.php?page=better_feedptions-general.php?page=better_feed Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg…

  • BREAKING: Another Oil Rig Explodes in the Gulf of Mexico

    Bridgette Meinhold
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:45 am
    Just when you thought things were getting better in the Gulf of Mexico, another oil rig has just exploded. This morning around 9:30 am CDT a commercial helicopter reported that an oil production platform exploded 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana. All 13 of the workers are accounted for, although one has been injured and is en route to the hospital. The Coast Guard has deployed multiple helicopters, an airplane and several Coast Guard cutters to the site. This oil rig was apparently not producing any oil, but it is not clear if there is or will be a leak. This newest explosion, five months…

  • Peace Corps to Start Clean Energy Program in the Americas

    Brit Liggett
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:30 am
    Since 1961 when President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by executive order, thousands of volunteers have traveled to developing countries to implement programs that range from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation. Now they’ll be adding another task to their list: the implementation of renewable energy. The US government just awarded the Peace Corps with $1 million to start a program that will bring clean green energy to developing communities in Central and South America. Read the rest of Peace Corps to Start Clean Energy Program in the…

  • Win a Back to School Solar Bag Bundle Worth Over $500!

    Yuka Yoneda
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:45 am
    GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH AN AMAZING NEW SOLAR BAG! If you want to put your best (and greenest) foot forward as you start the new school year, we’ve got something that will help – a lot. We’re giving away a fantastic Back to School Prize Package (worth over $500) packed with green school supplies to one lucky winner – and it could be you! This amazing bundle includes 7 awesome 100% recycled hardcover notebooks in assorted colors and styles by ecosystem, a 100% recycled binder, tabs and binder pouch from Naked Binder, and to top it all off, an amazing solar-powered bag by…

  • Hong Kong Activist Group Selling “Fresh Air” for 25 Cents a Bottle

    Brit Liggett
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:32 am
    Are you a resident of Hong Kong? Are you having trouble breathing because of the dense air pollution? Have no fear, Fresh Air is here! The Clean Air Network, a Hong Kong based awareness group is selling bottles of Fresh Air for just 25 cents to local residents. With Hong Kong’s air quality three times as bad as New York City’s and twice the level of London’s, it’s high time they start doing something about it. Check out the mock — yes, that’s correct, the bottles of air aren’t real — infomercial after the jump. Read the rest of Hong Kong…
 
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  • Ask a Curator about Art, Exhibitions & Viagra

    2 Sep 2010 | 6:17 am
    As previously mentioned, yesterday was Ask a Curator Day on Twitter. More than 340 museums, from 23 different countries, participated.  By 6am EST, the inquisitive tweeps in New Zealand, Australia and Europe had already made #askacurator the number one trending topic in the world. Which, it is turns out, is everything but awesome. All of a sudden, the hashtag no longer included fascinating Q&As but a lot of viagra, porn and Justin Bieber mentions.

  • Monumental New Art in the LES

    31 Aug 2010 | 2:25 pm
    Received opinion says the old Lower East Side is disapearing in the face of new developments, boutiques, and, yes, art galleries. But don't join that chorus just yet. Come October, one LES spot will be complicating the usual gentrify-and-conquer narrative.

  • #askacurator

    30 Aug 2010 | 7:52 pm
    Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 1st, is #askacurator day on twitter. Curators from over 300 museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and San Diego Museum of Art, as well as museums from England, Germany and 18 other countries, will be answering your questions all day. Follow us to see the most interesting Q&As retweeted and check back here Thursday for a transcript. 

  • The Route Tuesday 8/31 - Saturday 9/04

    30 Aug 2010 | 6:06 am
    Tuesday 8/31 Klaus vom Bruch's Das Schleyerband @Light Industry, 177 Livingston, Brooklyn. 7:30pm, $7. Ephraim Rubenstein: Temples and Cathedrals @George Billis Gallery, 555 West 25 Street 2nd Floor. 6-8pm. Wednesday 9/01 TOMORROW // TODAY // YESTERDAY @Panda NYC,  139 Chrystie Street. 6-9pm. Temperature of Time @Eli Klein Fine Art 462 West Broadway. 6-9pm. Tobias Putrih: After Frei Otto @Ludlow 38, 38 Ludlow. 6-8pm. Amber De Vos: Me, Nycelf, and Eye @BoConcept New York, 144 West 18th Street. 6:30-8:30pm. Thursday 9/02 Our Town Main Street Monster Island USA @Secret Project Robot,…

  • Art in Vogue

    24 Aug 2010 | 9:17 am
    Vogue's September issue hit newsstands today – with an eight-page spread featuring performance artist Nick Cave. Twitter and facebook are loving it. 
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    Faint Voice

  • Donations Lag for Pakistan

    Soumitri Varadarajan
    17 Aug 2010 | 4:28 pm
    Is this going to change. If this is the worst disaster – then surely AID must flow.Western Donations Lag for Pakistan Flood Victims – NYTimes.com Getting more money from other sources, particularly from private donors in the United States, has been more of a challenge, aid agencies admit. While the U.K. public now seems to be responding generously, “public response across other countries — in Italy, for example, and the U.S. — has perhaps been a bit lower,” ActionAid’s Taylor said. Public opinion of Pakistan is seen as one factor in the slower…

  • AfriGadget

    Soumitri Varadarajan
    15 Aug 2010 | 12:45 am
    AfriGadget This gadget was created to solve a real problem with biogas – getting the dung to the system quickly and efficiently. Motorbikes are the taxi’s of Africa so why not? Before I tell you about the above gadget I just want to remind you about the problems we have been having to solve to get the biogas to work at home.

  • World Comics

    Soumitri Varadarajan
    14 Aug 2010 | 10:25 pm
    Home | World Comics Grassroots comics are made by socially active people themselves, rather than by campaign and art professionals. They are genuine voices which encourage local debate. They are inexpensive and the technology is not complicated – pens, papers and access to a copying machine are usually enough. What matters is a good story with local content, made for local distribution in places such as bus stops, shops, offices, clinics, schools, notice boards, etc. People are always interested in what their local activists and organisations have to say.

  • Cat Laine at BIF-4 | Business Innovation Factory

    Soumitri Varadarajan
    14 Aug 2010 | 5:16 pm
    Cat Laine at BIF-4 | Business Innovation Factory, posted with vodpod

  • Fully Charged on Youtube

    Soumitri Varadarajan
    12 Aug 2010 | 11:38 pm
    YouTube – fullychargedshow’s Channel Robert Llewellyn is a writer, actor and Broadcaster of many years experience. He has most recently started two video podcasts, ‘CarPool’ which is on iTunes, YouTube etc, and now ‘Fully Charged’ which is also available on as many platforms as possible 
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  • The Beatles LOVE - The Mirage Las Vegas

    25 Aug 2010 | 3:29 pm
    Late last month I had the pleasure of seeing The Beatles LOVE at the Mirage Las Vegas. This show is Vegas grand with the Cirque du Soleil troupe taking your breath away. I have loved the music of The Beatles since I was a child and seeing it put to the acrobatic feats of Cirque du Soleil makes a combination that can't be beat. The show's excitement starts with the first chord that surrounds you in an envelope and does not stop until you are breathless at the end of the show. The performers take you on a magical journey from an England at war to first love. Intermixed with amazement and…

  • Random Photo #45 The Burger

    22 Aug 2010 | 6:30 pm
    Dinner time at the Firehouse today. One was enough for most, but for some, seconds called. Really it was only one who managed to put down seconds.

  • Alex Trochut Speaking Event Tuesday

    22 Aug 2010 | 4:10 pm
    This coming Tuesday, August 24th at 10 am, Alex Trochut will we speaking via iChat live from Barcelona, Spain at the Art Institute of California, Orange County. This exciting event is sponsored by the student chapter of AIGA. Alex will be giving a presentation then open up the floor to questions and comments. Alex is world known for his unique cutting edge typographic treatments for clients like Nike, Coca-Cola, Burton, Esquire, and the New York Times. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Alex and gain insights into this talented designer. If you are in the area, please stop by…

  • Random Photo #40 - #44 The Doctor

    18 Aug 2010 | 4:37 pm
    Last evening waiting to see a doctor.Finally make it to the exam room.Outcome, minor ear infection, take some drops, feel better.

  • Reusable UPS Envelope

    13 Aug 2010 | 4:08 pm
    The whole world is turning green and I say its about time. UPS has redesigned and reintroduced its Reusable Express Envelopes. The envelopes come with two adhesive strips so you can send along another document in the same envelope once you have opened it. UPS wrote the following about their Reusable Express Envelopes:UPS Reusable Express Envelopes have always been a great addition to your company's conservation efforts: They're more convenient for your customers than ordinary envelopes, and they're better for the environment. But now, reusable envelopes – available in both letter and legal…
 
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  • Epic Shmepic

    kylesteed
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:17 am
    We’ve become so loose in the tongue that even the smallest of achievements have become epic. But what is epic? Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey” are epic. Beowulf is epic. The design you saw last night on Dribbble is not epic. The new hot design conference you attended last month is not epic. But this is just the way I see it. Language has always adapted to each generation. But how long will the value of our words last when we start calling mediocrity epic?

  • Making the Web by Hand

    kylesteed
    18 Aug 2010 | 12:42 pm
    Attending SXSW 2010 was one of the best decisions for my professional career, to date. I was stoked to meet so many people that I had only ever talked to online as well as meet some real heroes of mine. And even better, my site/font was featured in the Get Stoked on Web Typography panel by Samantha Warren. The whole experience really solidified my belief that the only value of the internet is the relationships we build with people. I am going to come right out and say it. You need to vote for my panel, Making the Web by Hand, for SXSWi 2011 if you know what’s good for you. Seriously…

  • The Elements of Typographic Style

    kylesteed
    2 Aug 2010 | 10:26 am
    When I arrived at work this morning I found this little beauty waiting for me on my desk. My friend and co-worker Nathan Smith was kind enough to let me borrow it. I am expecting great things from the knowledge contained within its pages. So while I get to reading I will leave you with this inspiring quote: - Everything written symbols can say has already passed by. They are like tracks left by animals. That is why the masters of meditation refuse to accept that writings are final. The aim is to reach true being by means of those tracks, those letters, those sings – but reality itself…

  • Fireshop or Photoworks

    kylesteed
    29 Jul 2010 | 6:40 am
    Quite frankly I’m tired of the ongoing debate over whether a designer should use Photoshop or Fireworks. They are only one tool a designer carriers in his/her design toolbox. So why then do we continue to stay in our corners defending the reputation of one app over another? An app is an app is an app. Meaning, if you’ve got the goods to make the hotness then it shouldn’t matter what app you’re using to design with. I read an article this morning on a very popular design blog telling us why we should “stick with” Photoshop. I’m sure the author has all…

  • Keep It Simple Stupid

    kylesteed
    26 Jul 2010 | 7:46 am
    Life is too short to carry unwanted baggage. So while my last design was well received, I feel this new look is more fitting to my life right now. The actual design process was pretty straight forward. Show as little as possible while still remaining informative and beautiful. I was inspired by the simplicity of reading a book and the old saying that “content is king”. And credit must be given to this site for an enormous amount of inspiration. a clean slate I always like to clean the kitchen before I start cooking. I enjoy picking up and organizing the house before company…
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  • Spotted! Tan Yao

    Michele Adriaens
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:01 am
    After graduating last year Tan Yao, has kept himself very busy serving his country. He allows himself some creativity and fits it around whatever free time he can make for himself. “My work mainly consists of stencil pieces. I started out painting, but I got tired of mixing paint, and I always had a hard time trying to get the right colour combination. So I decided to try my hand at spray paint. During that time I was very much interested in graffiti and stenciling, with Blek le Rat as my main source of inspiration. For my Extended Essay, I decided to explore the topic of graffiti and…

  • SINGAPORE DESIGNERS’ PUBLIC LECTURES

    Michele Adriaens
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:12 am
    This annual series of presentations on design showcases objects, products, interiors, landscapes and architecture. It aims to promote awareness of the excellence of local design; provide a platform for designers to interact with students, educators, practitioners and users; and share new design perspectives and solutions devised to meet the emerging and evolving needs of changing lifestyles. Dialogue with Poetry, Innovation & Ecology by Look Boon Gee20 Sep, 7:30-9pm at Filmgarde Iluma. Click here for tickets.

  • Banner Shuffle: Peter Ong

    Michele Adriaens
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:01 am
    The banner for this month is provided by Peter Ong. Besides the commercial photography, Peter also dabbles in the gifts of Mother Nature as you can see. Over the past five years, Peter has been preserving nature’s fleeting moments on camera, showcasing the beautiful world in the precious nature reserves of Singapore. “Contrary to popular belief, one need not travel to faraway places in order to capture stunning nature photographs. If one is observant enough, it is possible to capture that once-in-a-lifetime picture at your neighbourhood garden! Having an eye for detail is of utmost…

  • Spotted! Yun Ting Lee

    Michele Adriaens
    30 Aug 2010 | 9:01 am
    Yun Ting Lee holds a Fashion Degree from the Raffles Design Institute, and a Diploma in Fashion Design from LASALLE, College of the Arts. In 2009, she was one of the selected designers for the ‘Resuscitation’ art and fashion exhibition, curated by Woods & Woods, presenting a three-outfit collection made out of used clothing. “For me, art, philosophy and history synthesize and form a fundamental part of my aesthetic view,” Yun Ting explains. “I enjoy exploring how the fusion intersects with social phenomena now, thus reflecting it in my designs to form…

  • FICKLE GORILLA

    Michele Adriaens
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:17 am
    On Friday, 3 September, FICKLE GORILLA brings the very best in electronic music to the real party people. The Little India launch Party will see the old brick walls of the Post Museum crumble and shake under the explosive beats of DARKWING & RTYPE. Combining house, breaks, funk, disco and dubstep, the curious ying-yang symmetry of these two artists will be flicking all your switches and have you smashing up the dance floor as they tag-team their tunes throughout the night. For this special launch event – DARKWING will be teaming up with drummer & brother-in-alms HORATIUS for a…
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    TheDieline.com - Package Design Blog

  • Sustainability: $how Me The Money!

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    by Joshu Handy, Method Products

  • PEARL’AMOUR

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:00 am
    Pop art style design packaging for PEARL’AMOUR, a new jewellery brand that makes an accent on interactivity of the jewelry. Created by Barracuda, a graphic design studio from Russia.

  • Topshop Heavy Duty Makeup Range

    Andrew Gibbs
    2 Sep 2010 | 4:00 am
    A new range of Make Up Topshop is launching for Autumn Winter: Sarah Thorne works for Topshop as the Senior Creative Designer, and designed the packaging. "It's completely different from our previous limited edition range. The new range is called 'Heavy Duty' and the Packaging focusses on darkness, gunmetal finishes, jewel like facets and industrial detailing."

  • Rebranding Carrots as Junk Food

    Andrew Gibbs
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:15 pm
    A group of early 50 carrot farmers, headed by Bolthouse Farms, have teamed up with Crispin Porter + Bogusky to rebrand baby carrots and advertise them in a way that mimics snack brands like Doritos. The campaign is designed to encourage kids to choose carrots over other unhealthy snack foods, and is currently being tested in cooled vending machines at schools. What do you think of this campaign? Share your thoughts below!

  • New iPod Family Packaging

    Andrew Gibbs
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:39 pm
    Stunning new unified packaging for Apple's just released all new iPod family. Check it out below!
 
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    Cool Material

  • The ‘P’ Is For Portfolio

    Ben Dahl
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:22 am
    A long time ago, on the website you're reading right now, we told you about an artist that is the closest thing our generation will ever [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

  • Band of Outsiders x Sperry Corduroy Deck Shoes

    Ben Dahl
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:11 am
    Boat shoes. Topsiders. Deck shoes. They aren't just for boats and rolled jean hipsters anymore. With the advent of the Important So and So x Someone Else Important (in this case Band of Outsiders and [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

  • To A Tee: Yellow Bird Project

    BSacco
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:33 am
    The Yellow Bird Project is a Montreal-based nonprofit that works with an amazing range of indie rock musicians to design unique t-shirt that benefit an array of charities, each chosen by the musicians. This triple [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

  • GIVEAWAY: Poketo

    Ben Dahl
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:22 am
    Assuming you're old enough to remember shopping malls, do you remember the little Asian store that every mall had? You know, the one that sold every part of the Hello Kitty / [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

  • Will On The Road Briefcase

    Ben Dahl
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:59 am
    When you're on the road, you will need something to carry all that indispensable stuff in. You know the stuff we're talking about: the iPad, iPhone, chargers, moleskine, pen, and every other gadget you mistakenly [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.
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    The Magenta Links

  • Simon Fernandes

    Konstnatinos
    2 Sep 2010 | 12:49 am
    Very nice illustrations from a brazilian illustrator. Simon Fernandes Related posts:Simon Heys Guilherme Marconi Nacionale/Doug Alves Guillaume Jolicoeur Chaidalis Constantinos – Brittle

  • Guy Raimes

    Konstnatinos
    1 Sep 2010 | 12:10 am
    Guy Raimes Related posts:Anna Bodalikar Tom Bücher Project Projects Andrew Gary Beardsall Alex Frew

  • Alex Frew

    Konstnatinos
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:00 pm
    Alex Frew Related posts:Alex Trochut – Updates Alex Turvey Alex Trochut Alex Trochut – Amaze us again! Alex Ostrowski

  • Sawdust for Fabrice Lig

    Konstnatinos
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:00 pm
    The album “Genesis of a Deep Sound” is heavily focused on the ‘Genesis’ meaning the beginning, birth or creation. As Techno is a form of electronic dance music that emerged in Detroit, Michigan. Many different styles now exist, but Detroit techno is seen as the foundation upon which a number of subgenres have been built. The venues for this movement were predominantly held in old abandoned warehouses —  by capturing those run-down, yet beautiful open spaces, “Sawdust”  could visualise the essence of the title “Genesis of a Deep Sound”. They also…

  • Happy magenta summer holidays

    Konstnatinos
    6 Aug 2010 | 3:06 am
    Related posts:Happy new year! Happy New Year Happy Pets Happy People by Alexandre Bettler The Magenta Links at Flickr
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    H. Peters Design

  • GMA IMMERSE 2010

    Heather Peters
    17 Aug 2010 | 8:13 am
    A brochure layout for the Gospel Music Association‘s IMMERSE 2010 conference.  A friend at GMA asked if I would take their existing artwork for an upcoming music conference and lay it out in a book-style design.  The brochure would be printed and then handed out to participants of the conference. Open publication - Free publishing - More immerse

  • Gluten-Free Cat

    Heather Peters
    17 Aug 2010 | 8:05 am
    A blog banner created for Gluten-Free Cat, a blog dedicated to gluten-free food and living.  My spin instructor asked if I would mind creating a banner for her popular blog, Gluten-Free Cat.  She created this blog as a way to educate and entertain readers on gluten-free food hotspots, recipes, and information.  She also has two adorable cats she wanted to somehow incorporate into the design.

  • Silver Soul Jewelry

    Heather Peters
    17 Aug 2010 | 7:58 am
    A logo created for a small jewelry start-up, Silver Soul Jewelry.  This client saw one of my advertisements in a local magazine and reached out to see if I could help her in creating a logo for her jewelry start-up.  She had a swirl “S” symbol she was stamping on her creations and asked if I could incorporate that somehow into her logo.  She also wanted the colors plum and green.  The result was a fresh, personal logo with a boutique-y feel that she loved.
 
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    Davison Creators

  • Dyson’s Design Challenge

    Joseph Warren
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:52 am
    James Dyson is most famous for his vacuum cleaner design, but he also hosts a design challenge that yields very interesting inventions, as you can see from the examples below. Glance at the pictures then take a look at the video demonstrations to see how each design works.       Related posts:Package Design Dip & Squeeze Is Here To Please   After 42 years of using the famous ketchup packet... Package Design: Buckminster Snacker Geometric package designs for snacks are coming from all directions. Doritos has... Product Re-Design: The Clothes Pin The clothes pin has evolved into a…

  • Creative Package Design: Tuned

    Joseph Warren
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:46 am
    Tuned Pale Ale has it all; a great tasting beer and fine tuned musical set included in a six-pack. Flip the carrier over and you have a drum set. Take a drink from the bottle and you have a new note, until you hit every note to the bottom. Part novelty, part instrument, but completely ingenious packaging, if you ask me. Related posts:Simple Design: Sealing In The Freshness After lifting a cap from a bottled drink, you don’t... Beautiful Beverage: Drink Package Designs Whether it is the use of the drink color, the material... Stylish Design: Hitting The Right Note In a market with so…

  • Accidental Inventions

    Joseph Warren
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am
    Chance and close observation are sometimes the catalyst to the wonderful inventions we find all around us. Gizmodo recently listed the Top 10 Greatest (accidental) Inventions of All Time. Yes, of course they are, comically, not the greatest of all time, but they certainly include great stories of inventors discovering that what they stumbled upon was more successful than what they had intended on creating. Related posts:Advances In Technology I was amazed to see this early invention of the... Product Re-Design: The Clothes Pin The clothes pin has evolved into a smaller product over...

  • Behold, The William

    Joseph Warren
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:31 am
    Check out the video to see why The William makes more sense than a traditional stove top range. Based on concentrated, precisely heated panels, this cooktop has it all — touch screen operation, flush, flat surface…. well, just take a look. Related posts:Homemade Screen Protector How-To Video Using these six items, you can prepare your cell phone... Dutch Designed Delights ID Selection has a few designs worth mentioning. The video below... Precision Heat: Innovative Design Having seen many induction stovetops, I was excited to see...

  • Cornering The Helmet Market

    Joseph Warren
    27 Aug 2010 | 7:53 am
    Good, a creative ad agency from Kazastan, has made helmet graphics better. Supposedly on a break from advertising, they decided to side track and give product design a try. The cleverly realistic, humorous helmet covers in these images wrap around the helmet to improve the visual appeal of an otherwise boring, standard safety helmet. Related posts:Product Innovation: Rear View Helmet A 36O-degree view while riding a motorcycle is priceless. But now... Blunt Design The days of structurally weak, dangerously pointed umbrellas are numbered. This... Daft Punk DIY Lots of time, patience and…
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  • ‘Piano’ Street Furniture by ADDI

    admin
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:18 am
    Both park bench and bikestand, ‘Piano‘ is a concept of street furniture designed by Swedish designers of ADDI. A hybrid proposal, angular design, binary and different. The 90 degree angels creates an interesting and effectfull contrast in the landscape. The bench will come in three different variations.

  • ‘AIR3′ aquarium by USIN-e

    admin
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:05 am
    Lyon designers USIN-e have designed an aquarium in the shape of a test tube. Called ‘Air3′, the aquarium is open at one end, supported by a thin metal stand. Photographs are by Laure Mélone. Some more information from the designers: USIN-e is showing a new generation of Airs aquariums. It was on show for the first time at USIN-e’s exhibition, March 2010, in La Bergerie, Marseille. This aquarium is a glass bubble caught mid-fall by a metal structure. As other Airs models, Air3 was created using the techniques of scientific glassware. Hanging up in the air, Air3 tells us about…

  • ‘Burniture’ by Mike Neubauer

    admin
    26 Aug 2010 | 10:06 am
    Mike Neubauer presented a new addition to his ‘Burniture’ collection at the Designer’s Fair 2010 in Cologne. On display was a freestanding unit, which included a kitchen, dining area and seating.

  • How To build your own sundial

    admin
    24 Aug 2010 | 9:45 am
    Sundials are devices that measure time by the position of the Sun. In common designs such as the horizontal sundial, the sun casts a shadow from its style (also called its Gnomon, a thin rod or a sharp, straight edge) onto a flat surface marked with lines indicating the hours of the day. As the sun moves across the sky, the shadow-edge progressively aligns with different hour-lines on the plate. Such designs rely on the style being aligned with the axis of the Earth’s rotation. Hence, if such a sundial is to tell the correct time, the style must point towards true north (not the north…

  • Candlesticks to Chandeliers: Beautiful Lighting for your Home

    admin
    22 Aug 2010 | 4:09 pm
    If you’re looking for exquisite lighting for your home to compliment your interior design skills, there is one easy and convenient place to search: online. The Internet is a great source of information and generally the first place we go if we’re search for a specific product or service, making it a great place to find products such as lighting at reduced prices. Unlike bricks and mortar stores, online retailers don’t have costly overheads so you are passed on the savings. What’s more, searching online is extremely convenient because you can do it from the comfort of your own home. No…
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    Young Urban

  • 100 Free Photoshop Actions

    Young Urban
    30 Aug 2010 | 5:15 pm
    A nice collection of 100 creative photoshop actions that are for free! Spice up some of your photos. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Woodgrain iPhone Slider Case

    Young Urban
    2 Jul 2009 | 11:34 pm
    If I owned an iPhone i’d probably buy HunterGatherer Slider Case for it. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Creative Public School Posters

    Young Urban
    2 Jul 2009 | 8:28 am
    These are some awesome “Public School” posters! [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Cyclists Diverts Traffic with Lasers

    Young Urban
    1 Jul 2009 | 6:27 pm
    This is a great idea for cyclist who want to ward off traffic and oncoming cars… it’s the LightLane (thanks khalid) [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • The Ultimate Party Balloon

    Young Urban
    28 Jun 2009 | 8:54 am
    The Terrorist Balloon… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
 
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    My Modern Metropolis

  • Soaking up the Sunshine (11 photos)

    Eugene
    I can't believe summer is almost over, It seems like it just started yesterday. Before it comes to a close, we pay tribute to the hottest summer on record with this breathtaking set of beautiful Anja Rubik by photographer Carter Smith. If this doesn't make you want to lay out on a tropical beach, I don't know what will... via fashion gone rogue

  • Dancers in Motion (15 photos)

    Eugene
    Dancers are admired for the way they move. Fluid and graceful, they are often seen twirling and spinning across an open stage. Photographer Bill Wadman wanted to capture these movements, but in an unconventional way. Instead of taking boring still shots, he decided to go with long-exposures, allowing us to track the movements of these modern-day ballerinas. Here's what one of the dancers had to say: "This past month, I was fortunate enough to be in some fantastic photos for photographer Bill Wadman's "Motion" project. It was really difficult to move at the exact right speed to capture the…

  • Attempts to Fly (10 photos)

    Eugene
    When you were a child, did you ever perform any experiments to find out if you had superpowers? My guess is that some of you did. Perhaps you tried to concentrate really hard in an attempt to move an object with your mind. Or, maybe you tried to flap your arms really fast to see if you could fly... "Attempts to Fly" by Conan Thai celebrates childhood imaginations. "I believe that it is with decreasing frequency that a person looks above eye level or what's readily in front of them; as a child, it's all they could do, filled with fantastic notions of the magic within adult life," says Thai.

  • Dave Kinsey's Creative Workspace (8 pics)

    Eugene
    I'm a big fan of Dave Kinsey's work and his upcoming show at NYC's Joshua Liner Gallery looks like it's going to be a smashing success. The exhibition will be Kinsey's largest and most extensive body work in nearly three years. Each piece is made up of acrylic, spray paint, paper, wood, and ink on canvas. "In this new body of work I primarily explore emotional and environmental boundaries, as I perceive them, in the context of the growing discord between humanity and nature," says Kinsey. "The state of the world today concerns me and I want try to affect, if not change, at least a feeling of…

  • Audrey Kawasaki's New Print For Sale

    alice
    One of our very favorite artists, Audrey Kawasaki, has a beautiful, new print for sale! It's called Migawari or to give/sacrifice oneself and it features one of her gorgeous girls lying in a bed of flowers. As always, she'll only release a limited edition number of prints. This time, 200 signed and numbered ones will go on sale Saturday, September 4th at 1p, PST. They're $200 for an unframed print and $450 for a framed one. This will be her second and last print sale for this year through her website. For those who want more, there will be another print edition made for her October Outre…
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  • New kindle 3.

    PRand
    25 Aug 2010 | 4:19 pm
    speed reading. can we keep up with these e-book readers? kindle 3 via new york times [RK]

  • 10 questions to determine your innovation style.

    PRand
    25 Aug 2010 | 3:58 pm
    to achieve the substance of innovation you need to design the proper form of organization. think about this. via blogging innovation [RK]

  • Bike sharing on smartphone.

    PRand
    25 Aug 2010 | 3:31 pm
    cyclists use their smartphones to locate, check out, and lock bikes. Shareable reports on ryan rzepecki’s social bicycles system (SoBi): Instead of relying on kiosks and docking stations to connect users to bikes, cyclists use their smartphones to locate, check out, and lock bikes–everything is portable, wireless, decentralized, and self-contained. The tech is stored in a small “lock box” attached to the rear wheel, which connects the bike to a central server. Users create an account with SoBi, find a bike through a call or smartphone app, and receive a code which they…

  • John johansen. Modern architect.

    PRand
    25 Aug 2010 | 1:48 pm
    last living member of harvard five: marcel breuer, landis gores, philip johnson, eliot noyes, and john johansen. “certain aspects of human life are celebrated by organized religion, birth, marriage, death, and the design and building of one’s house for their family.” thanks randy shear Resource: harvard five

  • Realtime face tracking on smartphone.

    PRand
    23 Aug 2010 | 3:14 pm
    smartphones just got a whole lot smarter with face verification. Using an Nokia N900, a University of Manchester (UK) research team has developed a prototype that quickly locks and tracks 22 facial features in real-time (even when upside down) using the Nokia’s front-facing camera. The Active Appearance modeling technique was developed for a EU-funded Mobile Biometrics (MoBio) project as a means of using face verification to authenticate smartphone access to social media sites. There’s no word yet on when we come face-to-face with this technology.
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    DeTnk

  • Can Designing for a Dictator Actually Be Virtuous?

    Collecting Design
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:29 am
    Editor and writer, Cliff Kuang, interviews young 'starchitect' Bjarke Ingels about his various upcoming projects. Ingles, 35, has become a highly influential and important contemporary architect, and his recent success has allowed him to establish a new office in NY on top of his current Denmark practice. read more

  • VIVID Gallery: Glithero, London

    Collecting Design
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:53 am
    VIVID GalleryRotterdam, The Netherlands Glithero (Sarah van Gameren and Tim Simpson) will be the first to exhibit in VIVID Gallery's new space in Rotterdam.  The artists will present a large 'Blueware' wall piece made specifically for the space along with vases and other installations. read more

  • Maison et Objet 2010

    Collecting Design
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:50 am
    The biannual event Maison et Objet at the Parc d'Expositions in Villepinte near Charles de Gaulle in Paris , is one of the most successful and important events for the interior design sector an those related sectors.  read more

  • Design Act 2010

    Collecting Design
    26 Aug 2010 | 7:03 am
    Center for Contemporary Art WineryMoscow, Russia Design Act is a multifunctional festival in Russia with an emphasis on industrial design.  In the festival's definition, industrial design involves all the objects around us, from ash trays to street lamps.   read more

  • New Items from Knoll in the DeTnk Collecting Design Market

    Collecting Design
    25 Aug 2010 | 1:39 am
    We are very excited to announce that a wide range of items by internationally renowned manufacturer Knoll is now available in the DeTnk Collecting Design Market. The selection available includes a variety of  furniture by some of their most iconic designers. read more
 
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    Spot Cool Stuff: Design

  • 3 High Design Cereal Bowls For Kids

    Spot Cool Stuff
    18 Aug 2010 | 8:46 am
    Toddlers eating cereal is a messy, often wet, affair. Bowls get dropped. Milk gets spilt. Cereal goes flying. Here are three bowls that won’t break, might help your kids contain the mess and will always look cool: Spilt Milk Cereal Bowl It’s like eating out of a high speed photograph of a milk splashing out of a bowl. The Spilt Milk Bowl has the look of the impending disaster you probably feel watching younguns feed on cereal. But this silicone bowl won’t break (in fact, it’s bendable) and after breakfast is top-rack dishwasher safe. LEARN MORE & BUY | JOIN US ON…

  • The World’s Largest Car Dealership

    Spot Cool Stuff
    13 Aug 2010 | 12:58 pm
    Chances are that you have never visited an auto dealership purely for an afternoon of fun. That may change once construction is complete on a new car showroom megaplex. Said new car showroom megaplex is not located in the United States, China or Germany, as you might expect. Instead, the Autopia Europia is being built in a suburb of Istanbul, Turkey. The massive building will be the world’s largest car dealership. Though we’d argue it will be much more than that. The Autopia Europia will feature over 100 shops, 40 insurance agencies and 20 banks. There will be more than 50…

  • Stay Outdoors, Indoors, at Joshua Tree

    Spot Cool Stuff
    13 Aug 2010 | 12:57 pm
    Trying to categorize the lodgings offered by the Acido Dorado, located on the edge of California’s Joshua Tree National Park, is like trying to solve a Zen k?an. Acido Dorado isn’t a house—it is too open to the elements for that. It isn’t a glamping (glamorous camping) experience and certainly isn’t a cabin—the setup is way too luxurious. The accommodations here aren’t indoors, though nor are they outdoors; rather, it is some ingenious melding of the two. Read the rest of this unusual rental house review on our travel blog

  • 10 Cool Sushi Products You Can’t Eat

    Spot Cool Stuff
    21 Jul 2010 | 6:41 pm
    Any self-respecting sushi chef will tell you: Presentation is as important as taste to a superior sushi dish. That’s because sushi, in addition to being delicious, can also be artistic. Here’s a look at some household items with a sushi design. None of these items are edible. But, if you are a fan of sushi, they will make you hungry: Sushi Clock It’s ten past yellowtail tuna on this cool sushi clock. The hands of the clock resemble chopsticks. And the exterior of the clock looks like a Bento bowl. US$300+ LEARN MORE & BUY | Eyeglass Case You may not believe your eyes…

  • The Semiramis Hotel: Art Deco Design in Athens

    Spot Cool Stuff
    21 Jul 2010 | 6:32 pm
    Is it the ancient European city of Athens, Greece? Or is it South Beach in Miami? While staying at the Semiramis Hotel your GPS would tell you the former. But your senses would conclude the latter. The day-glo colored lobby filled with beautiful people. The ubiquitous pop art. The pastel swimming pool area filled with the scent of suntan lotion. Yes, everything about the Semiramis is undeniably cool. But it is as certain that this boutique hotel not for everyone. Its in-your-face design, its vibe and its location are the best reasons to stay here—and the best reasons not to. Read the rest…
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  • Who luvs crayons?

    Carole Guevin
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:12 am
    Who luvs crayons? They do! They do! Mulheres Barbadas, aka the Bearded Ladies are an illustration duo from São Paulo, Brazil who fill up walls (piano, fridge, anything really) with black and white drawings! Totally amazing stuff! Watch background movie, scroll to see their work.

  • Have a byte?

    Carole Guevin
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:10 am
    Oh! Geraldine Klein designed these scrumpidelicious pen drives!

  • The London Police

    Carole Guevin
    1 Sep 2010 | 4:33 am
    Well The London Police ain’t what you think. Strictly black and white, permanent ink on canvas illustrations of smiley characters populating mega-detailed (mostly urban) landscapes.

  • Sopp Collective

    Carole Guevin
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:47 am
    Going simple. Going easy navigation. Going pink for the Sopp Collective new website. You like?

  • What time?

    Carole Guevin
    31 Aug 2010 | 6:55 am
    Weeeee! Can you figure out what time it is? Took me a couple of back and forth through the different pictures to figure it out. Check the Defakto purist (and single-handed) watch! Because time ain’t always on our side!
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  • Design Sleuth: Inlaid Cabinet at Sang and Serena

    janet
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:30 am
    A while ago I bookmarked this modern white bath from Living Etc. with the intention of tracking down the inlaid cabinet (perfect for adding a touch of exotica to an otherwise streamlined room), so I was pleased to discover an almost identical piece at Sang and Serena; see below for details. Above: A sleek white bathroom in London from Living Etc. Above: The Two-Door Inlaid End Table measures 24 inches high and 17 inches wide and is available with either a mother of pearl or bone inlay with a Paneer (off-white), Opium (black), Ember (shown), or Lotus (pink) pigment; $849 for the mother of…

  • Faucets & Fixtures: Purist Line in Vibrant Moderne Finish from Kohler

    janet
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:00 am
    Our favorite well-priced plumbing fixtures line is the Purist range from Kohler, which recently introduced a gold finish option called Vibrant Moderne, available in a polished or brushed finish. The Purist Two-Lever Handle Wall-Mounted Lavatory Faucet (K-T14412-4) in polished gold is $339.19 at Home Click.

  • Bath: Exotic Bathroom Roundup

    julie
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:15 am
    A roundup of baths featuring traditional English manor house plumbing fixtures mixed with Far East influences (Moroccan tile, kilims, carved cabinetry). Above: A bath from the portfolio of photographer Emma Lee. Above: A bath photographed by Dublin-born, New York-based Simon Watson. Above: A bath in a house in Provence spotted on Kikette Interiors. Above: A tiled white bath with mural from the portfolio of Copenhagen-based Monica Bach. Above: A carved sink console in a bath from the portfolio of Monica Bach.

  • House Call: Can Pep Masia House in Ibiza

    janet
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:30 pm
    Based on the Spanish resort island of Ibiza, Hip House Ibiza specializes in transforming ancient fincas into boho chic residences, without sacrificing the property's history and character. Case in point: the Can Pep Masia House, which features a pared-down yet rustic interior with a minimalist kitchen and bathroom mixing modern fixtures and natural textures with a few well-chosen exotic furnishings.

  • Accessories: Casamidy Mirror Roundup

    julie
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:00 am
    The most imaginative and covetable mirrors we know of come from Casamidy, the San Miguel de Allende company founded by peripatetic husband/wife design duo Jorge Almada and Anne-Marie Midy "with an objective of combining contemporary design with traditional artisan methods of manufacture." A few of our favorites are shown below; to see a gallery of Casamidy artisans with their handiwork, go to Casamidy. Above two photos: The Plume Mirror is available in a nickel- or copper-plated iron finish or in custom powder-coated finishes. Above: The Opium Mirror is available in a nickel- or…
 
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  • Mobile Impact at SOCAP 2010

    Kristina Loring
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:22 pm
    Some 4.5 billion mobile phones are now in use worldwide‚ providing unprecedented opportunities to communicate and collaborate with people in even the remotest of communities. But what if cell phones, your only means of communication, were too expensive for your friends and family to afford? Movirtu, a for-profit social enterprise that provides innovative network infrastructure solutions for mobile operators servicing rural poor communities in Sub-Sahara Africa and South Asia, aims to provide shared access to basic mobile phone services for people earning less than $2 a day. frog…

  • Why the World Needs More Misfits

    Adam Richardson
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:20 pm
    Here's the video of the talk that I gave at TEDx Taipei back in July. There's a funny twist at the end of it, so watch to the end... Thanks to the TEDx Taipei team for a) a great event, b) a nice professional job with the videos.

  • Plugging Into My Electric Bill

    Collin Cole
    31 Aug 2010 | 11:49 pm
    Energized is an ongoing series following my education about living a more sustainable life. My journey begins with a few basic questions. How much electricity am I using each month? How much does it cost? It’s amazing (and a little embarrassing) that I’ve paid for utility services for almost 30 years without knowing. But I don’t think I’m alone. Where I live, electricity is bundled with other services, such as water, waste water, and garbage pickup. This combined monthly bill has been a recurring expense in my household budget for years. But now I’d like to dig…

  • Remarketables 8.30

    frog Marketing team
    30 Aug 2010 | 5:15 pm
     This week's collection of remarkable marketing links, curated by the frog marketing team. The 10 Greatest Accidental Inventions of All Time: Sometimes genius arrives not by choice...but by chance Consumers will not only buy, they'll help create David on Demand: He will do ANYTHING you tweet him How to handle PR in times of crisis Twitter Parade! People are ditching their physical possessions for digital ones How internet usage has changed: The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet Nike + Foursquare Twitter has a new feature, "You both follow" But will it make you Happy?

  • Sketch Jam Kickoff

    Kristina Loring
    30 Aug 2010 | 3:50 pm
    Often we find frogs tend to have a wide range of skills and interests. When they aren’t working tirelessly to produce innovative solutions for clients, frogs are searching for ways to hone their creative skills and learn a few new tricks that lie outside of their specialized expertise. Wanting to create an environment that promoted a culture of playfulness and tinkering, Senior Interaction designers Mitch Murphy and Ahmed Riaz started Sketch Jam, a forum for frogs to learn and practice a range of creative skills through sketching on paper, with form, in code or with video.  Sketch…
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    Product Design Hub - Industrial Design Community & Resources

  • Jan Chipchase: A human behavioral researcher

    24 Aug 2010 | 5:46 am
    2 weeks ago I attended a speech of Jan Chipchase, who is a talented and experienced human behavioral researcher and currently working as the Executive Creative Director of Global Insights of Frog Design. He has been traveling around the world for a decade to observe and understand people from different cultures and how they behave and interact with other people and products. Through close observation (read: living in people homes) and analysis, he is able to retrieve valuable insights that can be turned into design opportunities. You might have heard of him or read about him before, and if…

  • The Spark International 2010 Design Awards

    14 Aug 2010 | 6:40 am
    Dear Design Friends,   Spark is the multi-disciplinary award for important designs that are good for our planet. For more information please visit www.sparkawards.com (English) or www.sparkawards.cn (Chinese). The standard deadline will be October 10th, 2010. To help make up your mind-- we're offering a very special premium. All Spark Award entrants receive a free subscription to the online edition of the hot Australian design magazine--CURVE. This is a US$80 value, part of our thanks for your Spark. Here's a look at Curve > HERE and a link to Spark Reg >HERE Have a great Summer!

  • Victoria Embraces Change By Design at this Year’s State of Design Festival

    2 Aug 2010 | 5:29 am
    The most successful State of Design Festival wrapped up last Sunday after 12 days of events, exhibitions and local and international guests attracted an estimated 150,000 visitors. Lou Weis, Creative Director for Victoria’s State of Design Festival (14-25 July) says “The State of Design has succeeded in its mission to connect diverse audiences to a relevant and approachable design conversation. Across the Festival’s 100 activities we saw people engage in everything from intimate workshops to large scale keynote addresses all focusing on how society can change by design.” Innovation…

  • 6 Industrial Design Blogs You Might Not Know Yet

    6 Jun 2010 | 9:00 am
    Here are 6 industrial design blogs that you might not know yet, but perhaps you will get interested in following them. No introductions needed, just check them out and it might also help motivating them to keep up their good work on blogging by leaving a comment on their blogs.

  • IDEO: Principles of Product Design

    5 Apr 2010 | 2:09 am
    Stanford University has published a 12 video lectures on the Academic Earth site. The courses are a bit outdated, but they are still very educational. All the lectures are given by David Kelley, founder and CEO of IDEO Product Development. Career DevelopmentBuilding a Personal Gratification CompanyFollow Your PassionDesign is Risk-TakingHire Great PeopleThe Process of DesignProduct Development Process: ObservationDesigning Products vs Designing ExperiencesDesign as an Iterative ProcessPrototyping the MouseCareer AdviceHow do you pick clients?And there are many more interesting video lectures…
 
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    Book Covers blog

  • Penguin Classics: (Red) Series

    12 Aug 2010 | 4:38 pm
    A few posts ago I asked for reader suggestions and someone suggested more international covers. Another user quickly suggested the Penguin Classics (Red) Series. I think that was a stellar suggestion and it seems that these beautiful books have received a decent amount of attention from the book cover design community already. So, I won't dwell on how nice these are. I will say that the publisher asked the designers to work with a specific quote mined from each book to use as ammunition for the design process. This is a pretty solid mechanism for building meaning where the title leaves you…

  • A World Without Islam

    4 Aug 2010 | 9:40 pm
    This cover is fairly straightforward conceptually, there are symbols representing the world's three major religions and the symbol representing Islam is not there. However, it is executed very well. The designer didn't resort to blasting the cover out in Photoshop, they actually constructed little paper symbols and photographed them. It's an austere and thoughtful treatment for a book whose content is too. Having looked up the designer Nneka Bennett it seems that she is primarily an illustrator of children's books. I'm glad she went with a direct and conceptual photographic approach for this…

  • The German Genius: Europe's Third Renaissance, the Second Scientific Revolution, and the Twentieth Century

    3 Aug 2010 | 3:07 pm
    Type-only book covers can be hit and miss for me but this one had me standing in the store turning the book in circles reading the black letter quotes about Germans for a few minutes. My favorite part of this cover is the fact that neither the author's name or the title are on it, you have to flip to the spine. Which you gladly do when holding this massive book. This cover is massive, engaging and interesting and it speaks to the content well.

  • Eating Animals

    7 Dec 2009 | 7:41 am
    This of course is related visually to Everything Is Illuminated and nicely creates a variegated but consistent brand for Jonathan Foer. I'm so jealous of designers who get multiple books to design upon; its seems like a much more interesting challenge to take what you've already done and riff on it while creating something new. Does anyone anticipate this in creating their covers? You know the author isn't dying of the consumption, so he or she will likely create new works; so create a 'brand' that can be carried forward through time. Or is it just coincidental, and you've got to catch up to…

  • The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception

    3 Dec 2009 | 8:10 am
    Its fairly rote but I love the smudged stamp and the uncanny, frenetic attention to detail. I have more covers to post from the nanowrimo project but I'm going to sprinkle them in. Hope everyone had a great holiday!
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    LogoInn

  • Symbolism of Zodiac Signs – Virgo The Virgin

    joey
    29 Aug 2010 | 10:05 am
    For hundreds of years people are looking at these zodiac symbols to understand themselves and others better. Whether or not these horoscopes have any effect on human behavior is a topic of much debate among those who believe in it … Continue reading →

  • Facebook Ads vs. Google Adwords – Which one is better?

    joey
    26 Aug 2010 | 6:44 pm
    It is often predicted that Facebook is going to beat Google down by becoming world’s number one website. I don’t know why would people say such a thing, I clearly don’t see the point. I think Google has much more … Continue reading →

  • How to be a Better Friend on Facebook

    joey
    16 Aug 2010 | 8:01 pm
    Facebook is a very powerful social tool. With its huge user base, growing capabilities, and general popularity, Facebook offers you a chance to be truly influential. As a facebook user, you must have seen marketers, bloggers, small and large businesses, … Continue reading →

  • Subscribe and Tweet to Win Custom Logo Design for Free!!!

    joey
    11 Aug 2010 | 5:06 am
    Logoinn has recently announced “Logoinn’s weekly newsletter for Startups and Small Businesses”. We are very excited about our newsletter as a mean to share our experiences with entrepreneurs and small business owners. We plan to make it a quality bi-monthly … Continue reading →

  • Leo The Lion – Symbolism of Zodiac Signs

    joey
    6 Aug 2010 | 1:11 pm
    In our previous blog posts we discussed the Zodiac Sign of Cancer, and Zodiac Sign of Gemini. We discussed how the symbols, signs, and illustrations made to represent these astrological groups reflect the characteristics of people born under these astrological … Continue reading →
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    Living Locurto

  • Halloween Butterfly Pumpkin

    Amy
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:00 am
    I know it’s early for Halloween, but I couldn’t help but give you a sneak peak at one of the projects I created for Disney’s Family.com!! This craft is great to make with small children. Use your imagination to create a whole family of bugs! Head over to Family.com for detailed instructions for creating this yourself.  This is my VERY first project to go live and I would appreciate some comment love over there. Gosh, I hope people like it!? Keep an eye out for a LOT more Halloween treats. I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been up to!! New e-mail…

  • Free September Desktop Calendar

    Amy
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:14 pm
    The Shabby Princess has her monthly desktop calendar template ready to download. I love the turquoise and brown. Thanks Shabby Princess! **Visit my shop for easy to make printables for parties and organization!** Thanks to my sponsors: - Breastmilk Counts - Breastfeeding Resources for Moms - Color Inc. - A full service photo printing lab. Use code LL09 for 25 free 4x6 prints. - The Celebration Shoppe - Custom Invitations & Modern Party Decor. - Tiny Prints - Get $10 Off orders $99 or more with code AFL10. SHARE or give this a THUMBS UP on StumbleUpon. Click an icon below...

  • Printable Damask Closet Organizer Tags

    Amy
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:07 am
    I’m super excited to add these stylish tags to my shop! Get your closet organized with these 6 labeled tags that say skirts, dresses, tops, jeans and then two blank ones for you to write in your own description. These are perfect for little girls, teens or women of any age! BONUS Discount for e-News subscribers!! Get these tags for only $1.49!! (for a limited time only) If you are getting this via my new e-news, you should see the coupon code in the right sidebar. (e-news should go out by 11 am central time.) If you are not a subscriber yet, sign up for daily updates, exclusive freebies…

  • Free Printable Labor Day Invites

    Amy
    31 Aug 2010 | 6:03 am
    Labor Day is coming up, print these free invitations by Martha Stewart for your Labor Day gathering and drop them in your neighbor’s mailboxes. They will think you’re so fancy:-) Be sure to visit my Fourth of July Printable Round-Up for more great red, white and blue freebies. **Visit my shop for easy to make printables for parties and organization!** Thanks to my sponsors: - Breastmilk Counts - Breastfeeding Resources for Moms - Color Inc. - A full service photo printing lab. Use code LL09 for 25 free 4x6 prints. - The Celebration Shoppe - Custom Invitations & Modern Party Decor.

  • I Heart Faces – Photojournalism Photo Challenge

    Amy
    29 Aug 2010 | 8:16 pm
    “Photojournalism” is the photo challenge theme this week at I Heart Faces. You are allowed to have up to 5 photos in a collage or one photo that tells a story. These photos are why I’m glad I always carry my camera with me. You never know what memories you might capture. These photos were edited with Florabella’s new Luxe Photoshop Actions. I used Pandora and love how it gave these summer photos an autumn look. I’m ready for fall!! I’m one of the co-founders of I Heart Faces and just entering for fun. I hope you’ll enter a photo this Monday and…
 
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    The Office Stylist

  • The Office Stylist’s Store

    The Office Stylist
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:51 am
    As you know, we have a fabulous store called Sorting with Style. It’s filled with pretty much everything you need to update your workspace without spending a fortune doing it. You can find tons of gifts, cool pens and pencils, funny and cool pen holders, unique sticky notes and a whole lot more. You get the picture here. We finally decided it was time to open up a Facebook page for the store, and we’d love to see you over there. We will have special discounts, contests, announcements and more especially for our Facebook fans, so it’s important to simply “like”…

  • Oval Office Makeover

    The Office Stylist
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:35 am
    You may have remember the video we posted a while back when President Barack Obama made his own changes to the Oval Office. Well it seems that he was ready for yet another makeover. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Sayeh’s Notes: Ah, Mr. President, what lovely taste you have. Though I can’t imagine any president make drastic changes to the Oval Office, the small changes Obama has done  stay within the Classic/Traditional style the Oval Office has always had. Though you can’t really see in any of the photos, my favorite…

  • Life at Work with Tony Little

    The Office Stylist
    31 Aug 2010 | 12:56 pm
    Describe your typical workday A – It’s ridiculously hectic, but in a good way!  I’m up by 6 AM and at the gym by 7 AM (I workout twice a day).  I’m in the office usually around 10 AM.  During that time, I’m constantly on the phone with you name it — business calls, conference calls, working on graphic arts and catching up with our various divisions.  I try to rush home by 3 PM to kiss my babies, then head back to the gym to workout — then come back home to kiss my babies again and hang out with them before they go to bed.  I’m usually in…

  • Another Way to Hang your Coat

    The Office Stylist
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:00 am
    We’re in love. Absolutely in love. Okay maybe we’re not in love but how awesome are these modern coat racks? Of course we’re partial to the black one, and you’d definitely see it in our house, office, or anywhere else we feel needs a coat rack. Hang  bags, scarves, laptop bags and other things so you really put this coat rack to work. Get it here

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    The Office Stylist
    30 Aug 2010 | 6:00 am
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    OMC Design

  • Corkscrew : Kelebek

    17 Aug 2010 | 9:34 pm
    Kelebek OpenKelebek (meaning Butterfly) is a corkscrew that looks like a butterfly knife, it is easy to store and use, but most of all, it looks great.

  • Bottle Opener : Mr. Fun

    17 Aug 2010 | 9:21 pm
    Mr. Fun OpenMr. Fun is a fun and happy looking bottle opener.

  • Bulletin Board : Magnetic

    17 Aug 2010 | 9:13 pm
    Desk Magnetic OpenThe Picturesque Magnetic Photo Frame or Bulletin Board is a nice looking decorative magnetic Teflon coated (so that magnets do not stick) steel based and wooden framed ( so it looks warm and young) object that you can attach a portion of your magnet collection to! It could also be used as a bulletin board for sure, but its true purpose is to exhibit your magnet collection in a beautiful and elegant way.

  • Bottle Opener : Happy Ghost

    17 Aug 2010 | 8:48 pm
    Happy Ghost OpenHappy Ghost is a happy looking ghost to open the hardest of bottles.

  • Bottle Opener : Mutlu

    17 Aug 2010 | 8:43 pm
    Mutlu OpenMutlu is a happy looking bottle opener, it is a pocket luck.
 
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    shape+colour

  • glasser: ring.

    shape and colour
    24 Aug 2010 | 8:04 pm
    Never underestimate the power of good cover art. I might have passed over Glasser if I hadn’t been stopped dead in my tracks by the gorgeous cover, below, to her upcoming debut album “Ring.” And that would have totally been my loss, because Glasser is basically now my favourite new thing. The home-project pseudonym of “one-woman orchestra” Cameron Mesirow, Glasser first got some buzz after releasing her debut EP “Apply” in May 2009. Recorded in Garage Band, she clearly showed right out of the gate a natural ability to make the rough edges endearing.

  • quick + dirty #1: ian berenger, surfap, pets + ducroz.

    shape and colour
    8 Jul 2010 | 9:09 am
    I see many more videos that I love than I could do full blog posts on. Though I’m constantly adding vids to my Vimeo channel that aren’t on the blog, I decided to start posting some of them here even though they won’t each have a full written post. In the time-honoured programming tradition of the quick and dirty, that’s the name I’ve decided to give to this new post series of awesome vids that I think you’ll want to see… ian berenger: our time is brief. surfap: super mario bros. pets + rémy m. larochelle: a good day for telling lies. ducroz:…

  • gorillaz + jamie hewlett: on melacholy hill.

    shape and colour
    6 Jul 2010 | 8:30 pm
    Gorillaz are one of a select group of artists who continuously and relentlessly push the edge of what music videos can accomplish. Working with some of the absolute best directors and animators in the business doesn’t hurt either. They’ve never stopped evolving the visual lives of the animated personas, and in so have created a video universe where the music and the motion complement and augment each other. I still think the vid for “19-2000” (also directed by Jamie Hewlett and Pete Candeland) is one of the best animated music vids ever. If it ain’t broke…

  • patrick boivin: at-at day afternoon.

    shape and colour
    28 Jun 2010 | 1:06 pm
    Ah, Star Wars. Though I fear it’s starting to become the Helvetica of retro pop culture design references, just like Helvetica, or anything over-played, when it’s done really well in a new and exciting way allowances can be made. And if the outcome is as totally kick ass as Patrick Boivin‘s “At-At Day Afternoon”, then everything old is new again. The premise? Gloriously simple. Imagine your dog was an At-At. Film it. Rejoice. Spread its awesomeness to the world. Make everyone feel like children again. Done. And if you’re not sure what an At-At is, then…

  • ryan mcginley + nowness: entrance romance.

    shape and colour
    27 Jun 2010 | 9:08 pm
    I first started following photographer/artist/wunderkind Ryan McGinley more than 2 years ago, when I posted about his gorgeous (and still my favourite) photo exhibition “I Know Where The Summer Goes.” Since then McGinley has blown up huge and deservedly so. Expanding his visual scope from photography, he moved into film last year with a short for fashion house Pringle of Scotland starring Tilda Swinton. Last weekend, in collaboration with LVMH-branded website Nowness, McGinley released an incredibly hot looking short film (shot partially by a Phantom Camera at 1500 fps) called…
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    Naldz Graphics

  • A Collection of PSD to Html Conversion Tutorials

    Marvi Ocampo
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:37 am
    More and more designers are into creating their own blogs and websites either to showcase their works or to advertise. At this pace, it is quite important that as designers who are interested in blogging, one should learn the basics in PSD to HTML, turning Photoshop designs into HTML format. If you are equipped with this technique, you will be able to simply turn your designs into codes that are good enough to turn into active blogs or sites. This new post is a compilation of tutorials on converting PSD into HTML. Learn the basics of this technique to apply them to your designs and be…

  • 40+ Creative Logo Designs Using Punctuation Marks

    Ebrian Acebedo
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:08 am
    Punctuation marks are symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language, as well as intonation and pauses to be observed when reading aloud. They are commonly used and observed in schools most especially in grammar subjects. Now, for designers, punctuation marks are also great concept in creating styles and design... Who said it can only be used in making sentences and compositions? The more unusual or unlikely the item may be, the more design possibilities that can be created. This next post on Creative Logo Designs is a unique compilation of logos wherein punctuation…

  • 40 First-Class Premium Magazine Style WordPress Themes

    Ronald Bien
    27 Aug 2010 | 5:58 am
    WordPress Themes, being one of the most prevalent CMS especially for bloggers, has become very in demand as time passed by. With its good-looking designs and features, it somehow helped the bloggers to improve their websites to gain their beloved readers/subscribers. Today, with the many free wordpress themes being made and with numerous blogs and websites being created, it would not be surprising if the competition to have a better website is getting tougher. For this fact, it may be reasonable to spend some to get a different, better and more efficient wordpress themes that may greatly…

  • Web Design Inspiration: A Showcase of Astounding Brown Websites

    Marvi Ocampo
    26 Aug 2010 | 7:50 am
    Most designers prefer bright colors for web designs because of its tendency to attract attention among its viewers. There are some, however, that makes use of duller colors who then turn them into cool and elegant artworks... Our post for today, makes use of one of the colors that most people overlook. This same color is so common that almost anywhere you glance, it is seen and is evident... Here we bring you a showcase of astounding Brown Websites that will surely turn your opinion about the color brown upside down... Take a glimpse as we unravel beautiful ways of manipulating several…

  • 30 Fresh Flyers That Will Inspire You

    Stelian Subotin
    24 Aug 2010 | 7:34 am
    A flyer is a single page leaflet advertising event, service, or other activity. Flyers are typically used by individuals or businesses to promote their products or services. They are a form of mass marketing or small scale, community communication. The verb "flyering" or "fliering" has evolved as a colloquial expression meaning "to put up flyers". Below is an examples of Fresh Flyers Designs to serve as an inspiration for aspiring designers. Check them and who knows, you might get the idea you need to make your flyer more attractive, good to read and effective
 
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    Rames Studios

  • Photoshoot @ Putrajaya + iPhone 5 : Concept Design & Features tomorrow!

    Rames
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:00 am
    Do check out my blog tomorrow to see my very own iPhone 5 Concept Design and the Features! :)Right after the fair, I drove all the way to Putrajaya to check out "Hot Air Balloon". The weather was really bad! Not like last year. Blue sky with hot sun. Really disappointed! But it's ok. Myself, Ijan & Zoey changed our plan to take our own portrait shots instead ahahha. Here are some shots to share!

  • Piranha Special Screening

    Rames
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:03 am
    Hi all,I just came back from e@Curve after watching "Piranha" Special Screening. Wow, I think Final Destination I, II & III special effects is NOTHING compared to this one. While watching the movie, I can see people jump out from the chair, soME screamed, some even close their face for minutes! Crazy! It'll be good if you guys watch by yourself. DON'T bring your kids. Seriously, the one I watched only 10% censored. No spoilers but I think most of you can already predict the storyline. I rate it 6.5/10. *I don't think I wanna go swim at the beach anymore after watching this movie lololol*

  • Indian Wedding Fair 2010

    Rames
    31 Aug 2010 | 7:00 am
    Indian Wedding Fair 2010 was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre not long ago. There was like 50 booths showcasing/ offering wedding services like photography, decoration, catering etc. Dhivager Rathakrishnan, one of the well known Indian photographer was there as well. I designed the backdrop, brochures and banners for his booth, so gave it a visit there to see how it looks like on actual sizes :D

  • Happy Independence Day Malaysia! + My new Twitter Background

    Rames
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:00 am

  • SiaoGang celebrated Adrian's Birthday @ Cafe Barbera

    Rames
    29 Aug 2010 | 9:13 am
    Hi all,Just came back home from Cafe Barbera, Bangsar. SiaoGang celebrated Adrian's Birthday there just now. Took damnnnn a lots of posing shots hahaa. Hope you'll won't get sien looking at it lol. Here you go!Woot! Happy Birthday Adrian! :D
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    TreeHugger

  • House Built From Hemp Is Full Of Green Surprises

    2 Sep 2010 | 8:49 am
    All images from Push House In much of the world, hemp is thought of as a useful building material; Warren recently showed us an interesting house from Australia and it is common in the UK. But in America, it is still the butt of hippie jokes; Matt Hickman of the Mother Nature Networks describes a new house in Asheville, North Carolina with references to Tommy Chong and describes the interior:... Read the full story on TreeHugger

  • Dual-Flush Toilet Retrofit, With Adjustable Flush (Video)

    2 Sep 2010 | 7:30 am
    Image credit: Brondell Simple Flush Dual-flush toilets have always been popular here on TreeHugger. After all, it seems insane to use the same amount of drinking water to flush your number ones as your number twos. (It actually seems insane to use drinking water at all, but that's another story.) But rather than just advocating ripping out your old fixture—we've always been keen on adapting your old throne. From the

  • Cork Furniture and Cardboard Bars by Marina68 (Photos)

    2 Sep 2010 | 1:11 am
    At TreeHugger we like cork, that warm material that can be harvested without chopping down trees, is fully renewable and biodegradable and can be shaped into many funky objects apart from stoppers to keep the wine in the bottles. The designers at studio Marina68 in Barcelona have worked with this local material and created a series of furniture, that embrace craftsmanship and eco-friendly materials. Have a look below for some of our favourites.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

  • Kwantlen Xthum: First Nations Meeting Place at University Scoops Design Awards

    1 Sep 2010 | 9:38 am
    Designing a space to serve multiple functions can be a challenge. British Columbia design studio Public had to learn about a whole new range of uses for Xthum, at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where the Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen and Katzie Nations needed a space for celebrating, feasting, storytelling, counselling, advising, studying, and relaxing. How do you fit that all in?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

  • UFO Lands In Swedish Tree House Hotel

    31 Aug 2010 | 3:02 pm
    We love the idea of the Swedish TreeHotel, with its Almost Invisible Mirrored Tree House and its The Bird's Nest Tree House that Hides Among The Branches. The bird house designer, Bertil Harström of Inredningsgruppen, has another in the works: a UFO.... Read the full story on TreeHugger
 
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    THE HOBBYSHOP HERO

  • iLLCANDESCENT release day is here!!!!! Classic Debut LP from VERSIS

    9 Aug 2010 | 4:23 am
    Versis | iLLCANDESCENT&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://versis.bandcamp.com/album/illcandescent"&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;quot;Thesis&amp;amp;amp;quot; by Versis&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;ThesisiLLCANDESCENTThe Journey (4u)Life Story (Story of my Life)Dig This!Spittin' in the windLove is LoveSlow DownRain Rain RainIn your DreamsThe NeedLife After YouTravelinGotta love it (BONUS TRACK)THE HOBBYSHOP HERO DUTCHMASSIVECO-SIGNS THIS ALBUM 2 THE HIGHEST DEGREE! LISTEN | PURCHASE HERE NOW! WORDS FROM THE HERO Peace to my mellow Versis, I’ve been following this cat for a while…

  • http://dutchmassive.tumblr.com/

    27 Jun 2010 | 8:23 am
    WORDS FROM THE HEROPe@ce World, I've been getting alot of email about the lack of posts here @t TheHobbyshopHero.blogspot.com and wanted to let everyone know whats been going on.I Haven't been slacking on posting new material I have just been utilizing another venue to do so...I will still continue to post here for sure. I have just been addicted to the format for posting at Tumblr.http://dutchmassive.tumblr.com/So, Come check out what you have been missing.I'll be Updating The HsH soon. Thanks for all the email! I promise I haven't abandoned the ship!I'll be releasing A Instrumental project…

  • REGGIE B - "SHE KNOWS" - produced by BUSY [HsH Artist of the Year]

    2 Jun 2010 | 3:39 pm
    WORDS FROM THE HEROIt was the homie Jay Scarlett (Beat Dimensions) who put me onto REGGIE B's music. In fact, It was the track titled "FUTURE MUSIC" that he sent to me that turned me into A die hard REGGIE B fan.Since then I have listened to everything he has released to the public and have no once been unhappy with the sounds. REGGIE B takes me back to an Era of Soul Music / R&B that has been missing the past decade or so. His Vocal Styling reminds of New Edition, Bobby Brown-Esk even. There are alot of Good Vocalist, Superb even, But few stand out. I have the same beef with "Rappers".

  • LEONARD DSTROY - You Will Love These Albums (TRUST THAT!) HsH Co-SIGN!

    2 Jun 2010 | 1:29 pm
    WORDS FROM THE HEROPeace World, Today is May 23rd 2010 - The Day I turn 29 and release my Secret Side quest project, which is not only being released today but completed constructed today as well. For months I have known I was going to release another Instrumental segment piece on my birthday but wanted it to be a spontaneous project that I could look back on and say, on my 29th birthday I created music and released that music Free to the public........... It's home will be my Bandcamp Page but enough of that, lets go in the reason I am posting today.Kyle Dykes, Professionally known as…

  • 2PetalRose’s Bushi Samurai (Hand crafted Toy) released!!!!

    26 May 2010 | 11:15 am
    2PetalRose has prepped this Bushi Samurai for release, and it’s gonna drop this June 4th, 2010. A beautifully crafted piece that includes dozens of accessories – katana, armor, helmet, staff, base – can you count them all? Limited to 25 pieces, the first 20 are up for pre-order here, and the remaining 5 will go on sale on drop day (JUNE 4th). - Via (Collect3d.com)_______________________________________2PetalRose is the Art and Design of Ben and Liam Scriven. They make Resin Toys and paint alot!Email 2petalrose@googlemail.com WORDS FROM THE HERO2 Petal has released some of my favorite…
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    The Design O'Blog

  • See You At SXSW! (or please vote for my panel! haha)

    Niki Brown
    23 Aug 2010 | 8:33 pm
    Reading time: 1 – 2 minutes So here’s the deal: I’m going to SXSW this year and hopefully giving a talk with my friend @unruthless. She’s the genius developer/designer and I’m the awesome designer/developer and we will hopefully be giving a talk titled: “Connecting Concept to Code: Tips for Designer/Developers”. We will be exploring the why’s of design and connecting them with the how’s of code. We’ll cover all the fun stuff like web typography, colors on screen, webpage visual hierarchy, grid systems, and making the logo bigger…

  • Quick Tip: How To Quickly Add Texture To Your Designs

    Niki Brown
    15 Aug 2010 | 8:30 am
    Reading time: < 1 minute In this quick tip I’ll show you how to add some subtle texture to make your designs a bit more realistic and earthy.

  • Front-End Design Conference Slides

    Niki Brown
    29 Jul 2010 | 8:05 am
    Reading time: 2 – 2 minutes This past week I had a chance to speak at the Front-End Design Conference down in steamy St. Petersburg Florida. I had a great weekend that included meeting tons of awesome people, lots of tasty drinks, salsa dancing and plenty of air-conditioning. My talk was titled “Design is in the Details” and it went pretty well even though I was nervous. I made sure to include lots of good design guidelines in my talk as well as jokes and lots of plaid references. You can take a look at my slides below. Not sure if anyone got a video or audio recording of…

  • Stepping Outside Of My Comfort Zone: Speaking At The Front-End Design Conference

    Niki Brown
    12 Jul 2010 | 6:35 am
    Reading time: 1 – 2 minutes I feel pretty comfortable talking about design in most situations. I love critiquing and offering design help, writing blog posts and sharing my design knowledge. One thing I’ve never done is speak in front of a group of people. Blah blah blah everyone has a fear of public speaking blah blah blah, myself included. But this time I’m doing something about it and kicking that fear to the curb. I’ll be speaking at the Front-End Design conference on July 23rd in St. Petersburg Florida. If you are in the area take the day off and come on out! If…

  • 6 Helpful Tips for Dealing With (P.I.T.A.*) Clients

    Niki Brown
    27 Jun 2010 | 6:43 pm
    Reading time: 4 – 7 minutes I’m sure we have all had experiences with P.I.T.A. clients before. These types of clients require lots of meetings, phone calls, emails, special attention and hand holding. If you aren’t prepared for the time commitment, these clients can blow through the alloted hours in a design budget faster than I can down a Red Bull. I’ve had some interesting experiences with these types of clients and have some tips and suggestions that will make the client designer relationship much smoother. 1. Explain your work process Often times P.I.T.A. clients have…
 
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    Flavorwire

  • The Top 10 Bookstores in the US

    Daniel McGillivray
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:30 am
    Bookstores are dying. They’re dying because of jerks who are too cheap to buy a hardcover, or even a paperback, and too lazy to get a library card. Guys like the one from Julie Bosman‘s NY Times article, and this guy, and this guy. Even before we break into the eBooks discussion, think about everything else that reading is supposed to contend with these days — movies, video games, television, and the internet. And now that there’s competition even within the “book” medium, it’s no wonder that Barnes and Noble is closing a four-level shop (for those of…

  • Pic of the Day: Hurricane Earl from Space

    Caroline Stanley
    2 Sep 2010 | 10:03 am
    Hurricane Earl — currently a Category 4 storm — is huge, and he’s headed our way. This photo was taken by NASA from the International Space Station two days ago, when Earl was hanging out around Puerto Rico. [via ANIMAL] Related posts:Pic of the Day: Islands from Space Fun with Science: A Subway Map for Space Pic of the Day: We Need Some Space…

  • Werner Herzog Tells of Rescuing Joaquin Phoenix

    Sam Schlinkert
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:35 am
    In promoting his new film, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, director Werner Herzog responded to questions posed to him via Twitter with video clips on YouTube. With his pleasant voice and sharp intelligence, Herzog tells of being shot at, claims not to know who Chuck Norris is, and describes what makes a great wedding. When asked whether he uses social networks he answers, “Yes… I invite friends to dinner and I sit at the table and I cook for them.” Click through to watch Herzog tell the story of saving Joaquin Phoenix’s life after a gruesome car crash in response…

  • Video of the Day: “If I Had Only Left (Two Shots Earlier)”

    Caroline Stanley
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:01 am
    As we mentioned in our Sissy Bounce primer, Labor Day in New Orleans also marks the annual celebration of Southern Decadence, an over-the-top gay festival filled with dancing, drinking, parades, and all manner of beads. In anticipation of the big event, New York City-based drag sensation Candy Samples recently dropped a music video dedicated to “the fellas of Southern Decadence” that’s one part PSA, two parts campy good time. Click through to watch Candy in action, and if you happen to be in NOLA this weekend (and don’t mind waking up before noon), see her perform…

  • Mad Men Characters and Their 90210 Counterparts

    Judy Berman
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:32 am
    As we’re sure your Facebook or Twitter feeds have already reminded you, today is 9/02/10 — as in Beverly Hills. Now, we may all have taken up more sophisticated TV fare in the years since the teen soap’s heyday, but we are still ready to argue that 90210 is a show worth celebrating. In fact, we’ve realized that it isn’t so different from our latest quasi-highbrow cable obsession, Mad Men. To prove it, we’ve matched Mad Men characters with their 90210 equivalents — and the parallels are downright eerie. Don Draper = Dylan McKay When you think about it, Don…
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    The Roxor | Design blog for resources and inspiration

  • 10 Essential Monotone Icon Sets

    Kvn
    24 Aug 2010 | 3:34 am
    Less is more. This great saying is often true when it comes to design. Instead of overwhelming the user with fancy graphics and effects, you're better off using only the essentials. That's where these great icon sets come in handy. In this article you'll find 10 must-have monotone icon sets that can be used in your designs.

  • Wordpress Plugins That Can Get You More Visitors

    Kvn
    19 Aug 2010 | 4:16 am
    When you have a blog/website, it's all about the number of people you can reach. In this article you'll learn more about some Wordpress plugins that can get more visitors to your website/blog. Let's take a look at some plugins that do automatic search engine optimization, learn more about your visitors and allow your visitors to submit your article to social bookmarking sites.

  • 25 Inspirational Coffee Logos

    Kvn
    13 Jul 2010 | 3:19 am
    I just returned from a trip to Amsterdam. During my stay, I came across a lot of beautiful coffee shops (no, not the kind where they sell weed...). Most of these coffee shops had really beautiful logo designs. That's what inspired me to compile this list of 25 awesome coffee logos. I tried to avoid logos everyone already knows, such as the Starbucks logo.

  • Lovely Photography By Holger Pooten

    Kvn
    22 Jun 2010 | 2:55 am
    Holger Pooten is a London based photographer. Thanks to his amazing eye for detail he can create these stunning photos. Because he is so skilled, he had the opportunity to work for well-known companies such as Nike, Adidas, Intel, Panasonic and Virgin. Let's take a look at some of his creations:

  • A Showcase Of Human Photo Manipulations In Advertisements

    Kvn
    2 Jun 2010 | 3:00 am
    Everyday you are confronted with hundreds of advertisements. You'll find them on TV, in magazines, on billboards... But you probably don't remember every ad you've ever seen. That's why it's important for advertising agencies to create unique, creative ads. In this article you'll find some of the best print ads. Al of these ads tried to sell their product or service via a human photo manipulation.
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    The Design Files

  • Pop-up Alphabet Co-op

    Lucy
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Typographic paper puzzle by Upon a Fold for the Pop-up Alphabet Co-op in Sydney this weekend! A-OK!  ‘A’ by Brilliant Benja Harney, ‘OK’ by the lovely Liane Rossler! The Pop Up Alphabet Co Op is a type-based exhibition / installation / pop-up shop curated by the very clever Sarah King (aka, Sarah K!).   You may remember me gushing about Sarah K’s many talents here – she is one inspiring lady!  (also, you have also seen her house here! :) Sarah K has pulled together a seriously stellar line-up of local designers, crafters and makers for the Alphabet…

  • Melbourne Home – Pete & Jessie

    Lucy
    31 Aug 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Pete’s workspace, where he makes his intricate carved jewellery… ‘If only it was always this clean’ he says :) Pete’s stunning carved jewellery – the ship is ebony and ivory from the piano (see shots below), with silver.  Le nature morte (still life) is a dandelion plant in reclaimed ivory (pre 60′s off-cuts).  Pete’s  jewellery is all made by hand using very fine saws and files, and he is also teaching himself how to work with silver.  ‘It is sad to pull apart a piano but it gives the ebony and ivory a second life which it much…

  • MAIIKEstore

    Lucy
    30 Aug 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Images from the brand new MAIIKEstore in Hawthorn! I feel like a totally negligent local blogger for not mentioning  Maiike before now.   Sorry Maiike!   Local crafter Aly Peel makes these gorgeous soft toys, scarves, cushions and quilts from re-cycled knits in the most beautiful soft colour palettes… they are seriously so lovely you must go look at Aly’s Flickr to really understand the cuteness. Somehow, in-between crafting up a storm, being a Mum, and teaching keen young fashion students at RMIT, Aly has managed to open her very own brand new shop in Hawthorn!  Amazing! …

  • Best in Park – Dog Lover’s Giveaway!

    Lucy
    29 Aug 2010 | 1:00 pm
    Best in Park ‘Dog Lover’s Kit’ giveaway! – collar of your choice, Best in Park identity medallion, Eric the Bassett, Walter Wall Plaque, and a lead of your choice! You may remember many moons ago I blogged about ‘Best in Park‘ – seriously stylish pet accessories by Melbourne designer / dog lover Christina Teresinski!  Not surprisingly, since launching her gorgeous range only 10 months ago, Christina has been bombarded with orders, and has already launched some lovely new products including her ceramic ‘Eric the Bassett’ ornament pictured…

  • This week on the Guest Blog – Justine Fahd from Upon a Fold!

    Lucy
    29 Aug 2010 | 12:45 pm
    Highlights from Tokyo’s Oedo Markets from Justine’s guest blog this week! Despite having only launched in February this year, Sydney-based online store Upon a Fold has already won a place in the hearts of many local paper-lovers… I don’t know how she does it, but Justine Fahd is doing such a seriously incredible job of finding beautiful papery stuff you really don’t see anywhere else! Do pop over and check out Upon a Fold’s brilliant range of stationery, pop-up books, cards and unique paper gifts and accessories – it is just the most perfect…
 
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    Some Random Dude

  • The EPA has redesigned their information posted on new cars. via…

    somerandomdude
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:20 am
    The EPA has redesigned their information posted on new cars. via Surfstation Always With Honor has a huge collection of great information…A great collection of information visualizations at the UW…More great work on GE’s information visualization…

  • Peesco typeface by Nello Russo. via Typography Served

    somerandomdude
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
    Peesco typeface by Nello Russo. via Typography Served Modul Series 01 typeface by Pablo Abad. via Typography ServedArmitage typeface by James Puckette. via Typography ServedArcus typeface by Samuel Carnoky. via Typography Served

  • Global color usage by time and location by See-ming Lee. via…

    somerandomdude
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
    Global color usage by time and location by See-ming Lee. via Webdesigner Depot Invisible Color typeface by Tarin Yuangtrakul. via Typography…

  • Boolean Taxidermy by Zeitguised. via ISO50

    somerandomdude
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:00 am
    Boolean Taxidermy by Zeitguised. via ISO50 Boolean icon set by PraX-08. via WebAppersGreat work by Paul Tebbott. via ISO50These posters by Wolfgang Weingart from 1974 show you how strong…

  • 3D Processing work by Frederik Vanhoutte.

    somerandomdude
    31 Aug 2010 | 2:10 pm
    3D Processing work by Frederik Vanhoutte. Processing work by Dylan Colins.Some very interesting Processing work by Tiemen RapatiCMYK 3D/motion work in Processing by AmnonP5
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    Logo Design Love

  • Landfit logo

    David Airey
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:04 am
    “I had a great idea,” said Tim. “It’s called Landfit. I match people who have gardens that they don’t use with people who don’t have gardens who want to use that space to grow flowers, herbs, and vegetables.” “If it’s about getting people to use unused spaces, why not grow vegetables in the unused spaces in the logo?” — GOOD PEOPLE Nice idea, designed by Good People. More logos using negative space. Published on Logo Design Love Related posts on Logo Design LoveSpin My LogoBrazil World Cup logo 2014“Man at Kiosk”Ian The…

  • Spin My Logo

    David Airey
    30 Aug 2010 | 6:19 am
    Dan Johnson is a producer and motion artist at Panda Motion. As part of a promotion for Panda Motion’s sister company, Spin My Logo, Dan took two of my past projects and set to work animating the designs. The results offer a nice accompaniment to the static brandmarks. Miskeeto “I made a rippled pulse with varying degrees of opacity. This was then set as the alpha layer to the text in order to reveal it. The wings were made 3d and rotated on the y axis.” — DAN JOHNSON Giacom “All the pie wedges were parented to a null object. I applied an expression to the rotation…

  • Facing your toughest design client

    David Airey
    24 Aug 2010 | 2:26 am
    The following article is by Giulietta “Julie” Nardone of Fearless Design. —— I read lots of freelance blog posts about handling difficult clients. They all seem to gloss over the most difficult client of all. YOU. The way you feel about yourself and your talent sets the tone for all your client interactions. Think of your clients as mirrors. If you complain they don’t treat you well it’s probably because you’ve taught them not to treat you well. If you complain they don’t pay you on time, it’s probably because you’ve taught them not to pay you on time. If…

  • The art of interviewing your client

    David Airey
    19 Aug 2010 | 4:01 pm
    The following article is by Tim Lapetino, a principal at brand design firm Hexanine. —— For designers, it’s never enough to merely follow the design brief a client gives you. In identity design, we view our projects as opportunities to dig deep, mining the best parts of an organization to get at the heart of what makes each client unique. It’s these nuggets that are essential when attempting to distill a company’s essence into a logo. Gathering these insights requires a crucial bit of give-and-take — not as easy as it sounds. Like being a good investigative…

  • Destination branding 101

    David Airey
    17 Aug 2010 | 8:38 am
    “Justify color selections by pairing them with similarly hued images from the destination.” Sound advice from Clinton Duncan, a contributor over on Brand New. Published on Logo Design Love Related posts on Logo Design LoveFree chapter from Logo Design LoveHow Twitter helps designersTen logo design tips from the fieldThoughts about PepsiPeriodic table of branding
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    swissmiss

  • swarmation

    swissmiss
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:29 am
    Swarmation is a totally addictive fun browser based game. I agree with @ario, and wished there were two anonymous teams competing.

  • Print Factory

    swissmiss
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:45 am
    Love (!) this Print Factory illustration by Jez Burrows. Wishlisted for Tilo’s future (new) room, once we move.

  • Swiss Supermarket Commercial

    swissmiss
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:19 am
    Migros is the largest supermarket chain in Switzerland and enjoys somewhat a cult status. (Especially for people like me, living abroad.) The below Migros commercial made me smile. The countryside scenes you see there, that’s pretty much how I grew up. (thank you @the12dude)

  • etsy find: Large ‘e’

    swissmiss
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:36 am
    Just had a peek at my favorite etsy shops and found this beauty of a large helvetica ‘e’. How fantastic would this look in Ella’s room? (le sigh) Oh, and big giant ampersand anyone?

  • FREITAG / The Daily Reference

    swissmiss
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:01 am
    FREITAG, the swiss truck tarp bag and accessories company is one day away of launching a fantastic (!) new collection of bags called REFERENCE Line. They’ve chosen and unusual and superinteresting approach in celebrating this new launch: Since 1993 FREITAG has been manufacturing bags inspired by bike messengers. Now they turn to the ‘writing’ messengers. During the month of September FREITAG will be printing a daily newspaper called THE DAILY REFERENCE, which will be printed on a lead press from 1840. The content of this daily paper will be crowdsourced via their…
 
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    CoolHunter - Welcome

  • The Mini Ad That Demands Your Attention

    31 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    One of the selling points for Mini Cooper Clubman – the Mini that is roomier yet still cute — is that it has room for some luggage. The Clubman’s luggage compartment measures 9.2 cubic feet (the basic Mini has only 6 cubic feet) and has a cargo cover as standard equipment. Clubman’s split-folding back seats can be lowered to increase the cargo space to 32.8 cubic feet that will accommodate not just basic luggage but even a snowboard or baby stroller.   Art director Maximilian Pinegger and copywriter Justin Salice-Stephan, two 24-year-old's from Miami Ad School…

  • Hurts - Wonderful Life

    30 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    I am a very stylish video clip. It's Bros meets Robert Palmer meets Tom Ford.

  • Breast Cancer Foundation of Singapore

    28 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Are you obsessed with the right things? ask the new print ads of Breast Cancer Foundation of Singapore. But it is not the words but the images used in these ads that draw attention and require a double take. Using Kryolan body paint and Daler Rowney Expression angled brushes and sponges, illustrator Andy Yang Soo painted a model's body and photographer Allan Ng took the pictures for the ads that suggest that perhaps women should focus on health and have their breasts checked rather than obsess about their big butts, pimples and bad hair days. The visuals were created at Republic Studios. The…

  • Designing The Ultimate Public Car Park

    25 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Great, aesthetically pleasing design needn't be limited to traditional architectural forms such as houses and public buildings. Utilitarian spaces, such as car parks, present architects and designers with a unique opportunity to bring beauty and harmony to the everyday functional spaces that are normally ignored by great design minds. We're excited to report that the tide is changing, evidenced by these good-looking car parks. Modern design is all about "experience" and these car parks pictured acknowledge that one's experience of a private or public place begins the minute they…

  • Childish Gambino - A Legit Triple Threat

    24 Aug 2010 | 5:00 pm
    What springs to mind when you think of actors making music? Likely you’re confronted with horrific images of Russell Crowe and Keanu Reeves belting out their ‘hits’ in earnest, followed by the faint smell of bad ideas. But there are exceptions to the rule. Jason Schwartzman has impressed over two Coconut Records, uh, records, as has indie pinup Zooey Deschanel as half of She & Him. Well, now you can add to that list Donald Glover. As well as being a writer on 30 Rock and starring in fellow NBC sitcom Community, Glover’s also been exploring his other creative…
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    Lovely Package® . The leading source for the very best that package design has to offer.

  • Student Work – Anne Dahlin

    Lovely Package
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:51 am
    Designed by Anne Dahlin | Country: United States “Packaging made for a healthy energy drink illustrated like a speedometer showing all ingredients and % amounts in the front label. The idea for the product and design was create as part of an assessment brief.”

  • Qeesay

    Lovely Package
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:00 am
    Designed by Creativecocktail | Country: Slovakia “Creativecocktail were asked to design the label and name for this special edition of wine. The idea was simple and clean design with strong abstraction to present the young spirit of the wine.”

  • Silver Island

    Lovely Package
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:42 am
    Designed by Creasence | Country: Czech Republic “Silver Island is a youth fashion, jewelry and accessories brand based in Stockholm. We designed the logo, corporate style and package design for it.”

  • Ducobi

    Lovely Package
    1 Sep 2010 | 10:12 am
    Designed by Ducobi | Country: South Korea Beautiful packaging from South Korean vinyl toy company Ducobi. Their mission is to create designer toys for the true toy collectors of the world.

  • Skylark Wine

    Lovely Package
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:16 am
    Designed by Inhouse Design | Country: New Zealand “A new range of wines for the New Zealand market. These labels showcase the beautiful illustrations of Hello Von, a London based illustrator.”
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    The Inspiration Room

  • Western and Southern Strength and Stability

    Duncan
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:27 am
    Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati Ohio claims to be one of the nine strongest life insurance groups in the world. To demonstrate that claim visually the group commissioned “Strength” and “Stability”, two television commercials featuring unbreakable presenters. Nothing will shake them, not even a sumo wrestler, elephant, wrecking ball, wind machine, lassoing cowboy or mechanical ball machine. Click on the image below to play the Strength video in YouTube (HD) www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7xFDm7CEBc Click on the image below to play the Stability video in…

  • Apple iPod Touch All Kinds of Fun

    Duncan
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:42 pm
    Apple has launched a new commercial for the iPod touch, demonstrating its ability to capture and play video, as well as a wide variety of games available for the platform. The commercial ends with a highlight of the iPod Touch’s new FaceTime video calling feature first introduced with the iPhone 4 and now made possible in the iPod touch by its front-facing camera. Music is “Come Home” by Brooklyn NYC band Chappo. Click on the image below to play the video in YouTube (HD) www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t_IobxOsVc Under the table, nobody’s there Under the ceiling, under the stairs…

  • Apple A New Way to Nano

    Duncan
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:03 pm
    Apple has announced the launch of a new Nano iPod, half as small and half as light as its predecessor. The new iPad nano’s music playlists, FM radio, podcasts, photos and orientation can be controlled through its Multi-touch display rather than click wheel. The device includes a clip, hard volume buttons, voiceover, Nike+ and a pedometer. The New Way to Nano commercial, launched at Apple’s September 1 event, features the 2001 single, “Short Skirt, Long Jacket”, by Sacramento band Cake. Click on the image below to play the commercial in YouTube (HD)…

  • JFK Speeches Live Again On Twitter

    Duncan
    31 Aug 2010 | 11:46 pm
    The JFK Presidential Library and Museum is rebroadcasting every stop and every speech from JFK’s presidential campaign from 1960, as it happened, using a dedicated Twitter feed. Readers can access the campaign using smart phones and QR readers. A QR Code (Quick Response) is a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code), readable by QR scanners, mobile phones with camera, and smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on white background. The interactive campaign is being promoted with a set of three print advertisements. Credits The Speeches campaign was…

  • Mentos Rainbow Spider

    Duncan
    31 Aug 2010 | 5:23 pm
    Mentos Rainbow, a roll of flavoured sweets packaged in predictable order, is being promoted in the UK with “Spider”, a popular television commercial featuring one unpredictable spider. A man steps in to sort things out when his girlfriend starts shrieking in horror. He picks up a small spider only to become the victim of a severe case of bullying. “It’s better to know what’s coming next.” Perfetti Van Melle has produced the Mentos Rainbow line, with each roll containing seven fruit flavours (grape, strawberry, orange, watermelon, pineapple, raspberry and…
 
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    Bit Rebels

  • Smart Plus: The Multimedia Computer That Does… Everything!

    Richard Darell
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:00 am
    We are all too familiar with new concepts and ideas when it comes to niche gadgets with focused uses such as cellphones, projectors and remotes. However, what if we could bundle all that into one uber cool gadget that would handle everything we need to take care of on a daily basis? Wouldn’t that be the ultimate gadget to have? It’s really not that easy, but there sure are people out there that are inspired to figure it out. Usually when we see products that try to take on everything they fall short in some areas, like the uses themselves. But there are, of course, some rather…

  • ON TIME Headset: New Technology To Keep You Informed

    Richard Darell
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:00 pm
    It’s not an understatement to say the once this whole social networking business got booming, every company, big or small, has gotten a much busier schedule to maintain. Keeping up with what goes on has almost become a full time job, and finding the right tools to keep track of the fast changing trends can sometimes be hard, if not impossible. There are; however, a few tools in development to keep us more at ease and more structured. It’s a concept project that is looking into the possibilities of creating a gadget that will alert you to the subjects and trends you are interested…

  • FootUndeez: The Toe Thong Is Now Available

    Richard Darell
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:00 pm
    Lingerie has always been presented in a multitude of colors, shapes and brands. Some like lesser wear while others like the larger better support. However, did you know that there is lingerie for other parts of your body as well? Me neither until I came across a geeky and quirky idea by the guys over at Capezio Ballet Makers. I am sure it’s nothing like you are expecting since it has nothing to do with conventional lingerie. Capezio is an exclusive creator of dance wear, and they create everything from tap shoes to ballet support wear to prevent injuries or to support an already…

  • Check Out These Tuxedos In The Ocean!

    Diana Adams
    1 Sep 2010 | 1:00 pm
    This is just bizarre to watch! There is something so perplexing about seeing men in tuxedos swim in the ocean. This latest Improv Everywhere event took place at Coney Island where hundreds of people frolicked on a mile long stretch of beach in their formal wear. This event, which took months to put together, was only for fun. Of course, seeing hundreds of people show up at the beach in their fancy clothes freaked out a lot of the locals. I’m not a big fan of super fancy, frilly clothes so I would have loved to put on a formal gown and then jump in the salt water! You can check out the…

  • The 3 Types of Readers That Will Visit Your Blog

    Diana Adams
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    In an effort to become a better blogger, I’ve recently been studying the different types of readers that visit Bit Rebels. One thing that I’ve learned, which I find fascinating, is that there are basically three different kinds of readers who visit our blog and your blog. As a blogger, it is important to understand this and write for each of these three different types of readers. Some of our visitors may lose interest if we don’t accommodate them in our writing and formatting. I hope this article will help you recognize the different readers and help you blog more…
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    The Cube

  • The social media strategy series: Finding your audiences

    Gemma Went
    2 Sep 2010 | 3:56 am
    The next post in our social media strategy series is all about finding your audiences. If you’ve missed the previous posts in this series, you can find them here: Is social media right for your business? Getting buy in Identifying goals and objectives So by now you’ve ascertained that the people you want to connect [...]

  • A framework for measuring social media

    Gemma Went
    24 Aug 2010 | 2:15 am
    Measuring social media and ROI are hot topics right now. Hotter than hot in fact. I have my own framework for measuring activity both on and offline (which is constantly developing), however I rather like this one by Richard Pentin which both explains his framework and gives a handy example. How are you measuring your [...]

  • The #CommsChat Social Media Strategy Special

    Gemma Went
    22 Aug 2010 | 11:53 am
    On Monday 23 August at 8pm (UK time) I’ll be hosting the weekly #CommsChat. My topic of choice is, of course, social media strategy. Well it made sense while I’m in the middle of my social media strategy series. The skinny on the hour long Twitter chat is here and there will be a transcript [...]

  • Social Media Marketing for Business: Presentation

    Gemma Went
    20 Aug 2010 | 3:20 am
    I found this great overview of the benefits of using social media marketing for business in my daily trawl of Google Reader. The author, Jeff Bullas – incidentally, I fully recommend you read his blog, covers the following areas: Why ideas that spread win Why traditional mass media is in decline Multiple social media marketing [...]

  • The social media strategy series: Identifying goals and objectives

    Gemma Went
    19 Aug 2010 | 1:46 am
    Photo by by dr. hanz After a short break, I’m back with the third in the social media strategy series. Next up: Identifying Goals and Objectives. If you missed the first two head here. Once you’re sure that social media is right for your business and gained necessary buy-in, the next step is to identify [...]
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    Dornob

  • One Man’s Island: House vs. Massive Housing Development

    dornob
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    No neighbors or streets, water or electricity – not so much as a staircase leading up to the front door – yet this Chinese homeowner remains determined not to sell in the face of a wave-like set of developments despite being in their direct path. Like a bent spike in a board, ‘nail house’ owners like Zhu Baogang are the ultimate Davids in modern tales of developer Goliaths. The walls look like they could fall down without notice – remnants of the shared party-wall system of a series of side-by-side townhouses, all demolished save this one. A makeshift ladder is…

  • Waterproof Paper!? Artisan Pottery of Waste, Wood & Sand

    dornob
    1 Sep 2010 | 3:00 pm
    It might be a bit pretentiously presented (complete with cute little rusticated tags), but would you be less than boastful if you brought together so many elements in one design? These clever works are a combination of local, free-trade, artisan-made pottery pieces plus a biodegradable set of recycled materials. Without using synthetic chemicals or eco-harmful varnishes, Ceylon Paper Pottery has developed a 100% waterproof hybrid material made of waste wood, reused paper and simple sand. The result looks and feels like rough homemade papers, but has the strength and durability of typical…

  • Buried in Style: 6 Chic Wood Caskets & Cool Funeral Coffins

    dornob
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Some say caskets, others say coffins, but if death is the ultimate equalizer it may not matter to you once you are at the funeral home or lying six feet under – though before you go, it may be worth considering how stylish your (permanent) exist strategy is. Contemporary German architect Gregor Darius Haiduk is the latest in a long line of countrymen (the Brother’s Grim come to mind) to have addressed topics deemed too morbid for some creative types: in this case, the creation of a vessel to be set in your final resting place. Some of his works are simply abstract, while others…

  • Oops, Sh!t … Help! 3 Ingenious IKEA Assembly Service Ads

    dornob
    31 Aug 2010 | 3:00 pm
    Those who enjoy efficiency in furniture design may find they have a love/hate relationship with the (in)famous IKEA, which prides itself on cheap, flat-pack, easy-to-ship but still-stylish home products … with some assembly required. These humorously artistic advertisements show off a lighter side of this international furnishings company, and remind people that they do have installation services available. Grabaz und Partner created this campaign with their target audience clearly in mind, as well as their critics. The best laid plans, as anyone who has built something complex from…

  • Stealth Stone Summer Home Rises Right Up from the Rocks

    dornob
    31 Aug 2010 | 9:00 am
    Set along the rocky coast of Norway, you might not even notice this home in the distance sitting there on the shore – it blurs boundaries between architecture and landscape in a sublime (and stealthy) way. In fact, the house (designed by Jarmund/Vigsnæs) had to do conform to its surrounding environment simply to get a permit in the first place – but the result goes beyond meeting bare necessities of local building codes. Some of the stone walls preexist the current structure and were simply left in place and built around. Others were created from broken rocks that resulting from…
 
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    Vital Design Blog

  • Three Online Marketing Steps For Your Small Business In 30 Minutes Or Less

    Brian DeKoning
    23 Aug 2010 | 5:35 am
    Online marketing can be daunting for small business owners. You know you need it. But where to begin? These few quick online marketing tasks can get you started and each could be done in about 30 minutes or less. They can be performed in-house or by your Web developer. You can tackle them one at a time or all at once. If you’re confused by any of this, you can always contact Vital Design. 1. Consistent branding Present professional, consistent branding everywhere your brand appears online: your website, social media accounts, blogs, email marketing, email signatures, and more. Make sure…

  • Twitter and the Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

    Brian DeKoning
    10 Jun 2010 | 12:50 pm
    To support the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, Vital Design is helping to facilitate the use of Twitter during the tourney. (If you’re not familiar with Twitter and want to get set up right away with an account or on your phone, click here.) If you’ll be tweeting from the tournament, include hashtag: #NHGolf in your tweets and register your Twitter name here so we know to follow you. Golf and Twitter may seem at odds – people often turn off mobile phones on the course – but there are a lot of reasons Twitter is good for a…

  • Foursquare Day in Portsmouth, NH

    Bill Lord
    10 May 2010 | 7:49 am
    Well, I have to give Vital’s Brian DeKoning credit. He has been pushing Foursquare for some time now and I resisted. Seeing the tremendous benefits for businesses, I was convinced it would become an annoying feature of some other social media powerhouse like Facebook before hitting the mainstream. Boy was I wrong. Friday 4.16.10, (get it, 4 squared is 16) was international Foursquare Day. With a little help from a few locals, Portsmouth Foursquare Day virtually exploded. Here is a little background on what I have learned about Foursquare, Foursquare Day, and it’s effect on…

  • Web Design for MA Company Wireless Analytics

    Stephanie Farnham
    9 Apr 2010 | 8:26 am
    When we created new web development for clients Wireless Analytics, we wanted to create a sleek, modern-looking site that shows them as the thought leader they really are for wireless and mobile expense management. The new site is a clean, high tech design and easy to use. We think the web development showcases all of the services Wireless Analytics offers to help users manage wireless expenses more efficiently. The site also offers a user log in for companies to help manage accounts. From online visibility and reporting tools, cost analysis and insight to their CLEAN platform, Wireless…

  • Wordpress as a CMS for Southeast NH Habitat for Humanity

    Brian DeKoning
    31 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am
    When Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity needed a website redesign, we were psyched to be part of their solution. This local affiliate of the international non-profit does big work, partnering with corporations and families to try to eliminate poverty housing. They make people’s lives better and we were thrilled to be a part of that in our small way. SENH Habitat Executive Director Cheryl Van Allen and her team knew they needed a more professional, current online image, but they also wanted to be able to update their site easily to share the work they do and let supporters and…
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    Web.AppStorm

  • Secure Your Data in the Cloud with CloudSafe

    Ryan Stubbs
    1 Sep 2010 | 8:25 pm
    Everything’s stored online nowadays. Contact information, bank details and even your files. But just how secure are those backups? CloudSafe helps to secure online files by the use of heavy encryption. In this article, I’m going to be showing you how to set up a virtual safe where you can store your encrypted files and data. Overview CloudSafe is an app that allows you to create virtual safes to store your heavily encrypted files and keep these away from prying eyes. With various advanced settings for permissions, it allows you full control of exactly who has access to your…

  • Easy Design Feedback with Notebox

    Justin Stravarius
    31 Aug 2010 | 4:52 am
    Collecting feedback and incorporating them in the design revisions is as important to a designer as his/her creativity. The easiest and the most common way a designer collects feedback is by emailing a PDF file or an image and the client will revert back in an email with the changes that has be done. Misinterpretation and confusion creeps in with this asynchronous feedback model and often times few comments from the customer can go unnoticed. Notebox is a design and concept feedback app that helps designers to get client feedback literally on their designs. Overview With Notebox both you…

  • Appbistro: Supermarket for Facebook Apps

    Justin Stravarius
    31 Aug 2010 | 4:28 am
    Just like Android apps, Facebook apps are growing exponentially in number. But just like the Android platform, Facebook app platform is also bogged down by the lack of a great centralized repository from where people can find, read about & install apps and comment on the usefulness apps as well. Enter Appbistro. Appbistro is a great place to find third party Facebook tab apps. They have partnered with the best Tab Application developers to be the online destination of choice for Fan page admins. Each and every app has a professionally written review accompanied in most cases with multiple…

  • Digg v4: Refreshing Social News Discovery

    Justin Stravarius
    30 Aug 2010 | 11:02 am
    How many times has your blog or website been brought down by traffic from Facebook or Twitter? Even with their combined audience of few hundred millions, no other site other than Digg has the power to bring a blog massive surge in traffic and the much deserved attention. While links and articles get inundated in the sea of tweeting, retweeting, hash tagging and app updates in the conventional social media networks, things are totally different at Digg. Digg has always been about only one thing. News discovery. Pure and simple. The fact that they are still alive today yet unable to reach where…

  • Forrst: Share More Than Just Snaps

    Ibrahim Rodríguez
    29 Aug 2010 | 9:48 pm
    Imagine a warm forest where you can share things, comment, add favorites and much more. But, what kinds of things would I share? And who would I share them with? Bears and deers? Forrst is a fantastic place for developers and designers only where you can share snapshots, links, and code snippets with colleagues or friends. Also, you will be able to ask questions publicly and receive answers from your counterparts, or perhaps from a Forrst Ranger. The concept is pretty similar to Dribbble but you are able to share more than snaps, which gives you a brand new social experience in the web…
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    Designussion

  • Turn your talents to Site Flipping

    Designussion
    12 Aug 2010 | 9:37 am
    I’ve been heavily involved in site flipping lately as I’ve taken my design business to new levels. I thought I’d write a short article with some tips. Firstly, why I think it is a good way to start out for noobs (please note, you need to be able to afford at least a domain and hosting, approx $20) is because it’s a fantastic way to learn a little bit about every area of IM: web design, programming, servers, content creation, marketing, finding the right products, SEO etc. If you can build and sell a site for profit, chances are you can do most methods on the forum.

  • Monetizing Past Clients

    Designussion
    25 Jul 2010 | 3:12 pm
    Some freelance designers are of the opinion that the 80:20 rule applies to a freelancer’s business. They reckon that 20% of our income comes from 80% of our clients and 80% of our income comes from 20% of clients. I happen to agree with this, for the most part. In my own experience I have found that business from previous clients was where the majority of my work generated from. This may not apply to freelancers who have just started out, but over the years business does head toward the 80:20 rule. Does this mean marketing to new clients is futile? No, that is ridiculous. What it means is…

  • Freelance Designing Without ‘The Secret’

    Designussion
    9 Jul 2010 | 10:31 am
    A couple of years ago, I was young and naive so I made the error of reading Rhonda Byrne’s book “The Secret” which tries (and fails) to explain an idea which it calls “The law of attraction”. After wasting a good few hours of my life reading about this “law” i realised that it was complete and utter rubbish and the only “secret” about the book is that it is terrible! As with any self help books there were a few valid points, for example the book explains excellent ways of motivating yourself, however i would strongly urge you not to waste your time with this pile of…

  • Weekends: to work, or not to work?

    Designussion
    25 Jun 2010 | 9:12 am
    Some of the older readers of Designussion may have fond memories of Loverboy’s 1981 hit “Working for the Weekend”, but how does this apply to most of us who are freelance designers? A common dilemma faced by freelancers is whether or not to work at the weekend. There are rewards in terms of more earnings and it can be hard to say no. Working as a freelancer can mean quitting the 9 to 5 routine to find more appropriate times to work, but does it also mean you have to become a machine who works weekends, bank holidays and the like? What problems are encountered by those of us who work and…

  • Your work has been rejected.

    Designussion
    27 Apr 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Again. After dedicating your valuable time and effort into a project the last thing you want is for your hard work to be rejected or ties to be cut by a dissatisfied client. Unfortunately this can often happen and the blow can be disheartening. Sometimes the stress of rejection becomes too much and emotions become hard to control. It would be somewhat fruitless for me to tell you to “stop feeling this way”, however there are ways to motivate yourself once more through analysing what went wrong in the first place so to avoid such situations reoccurring. Even some of the finest freelancers…
 
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    Web Designer Online

  • Basic PHP/ASP Functions Comparison

    Ahmed
    19 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am
    PHP and ASP are amongst the most widely used programming languages online and generally just knowing one will get you by all the way. There are some people however, who would like to know both for various reasons I won’t bore you with but this list will eb a great starting point for anyone who wished to do so. NOTE: By ASP, I mean ASP (VB), not ASP (C) or ASPX Basic PHP/ASP Function Comparison Opening and Closing Tags <?PHP … ?> <% … %> Write to Browser echo “Hello World!”; response.write(”Hello World!”) Inline Comment // This is a comment #…

  • 8 Worthy Alternatives to Google Analytics

    Ahmed
    17 Aug 2010 | 4:50 am
    Each and every person who owns a website will likely have some sort of Analytics script installed to monitor traffic. And it is probably Google Analytics. Don’t get me wrong, Google Analytics is an Awesome packages and gives you tons of data about your visitors but just sometimes you need something different (or you don’t like Google and want to host your data elsewhere ). Whatever your reason, you need look no further. 8 Worthy Alternatives to Google Analytics Piwik (Free) Piwik is my favourite alternative for 2 reasons – 1. Open Source 2. All the data sits on your DB (3. and…

  • Some useful Magento template code snippets

    Ahmed
    16 Jul 2010 | 5:33 pm
    Over the last 2 month, I’ve built a few Magento sites during which I’ve had certain requests to add some basic extras to the site template – basic it may sound however if you have even a little experience with Magento, you’ll be aware of its complexity. Product Reviews and Review form in a tab 1. Add the following: <catalog_product_view> <reference name=”product.info.tabs”> <block type=”review/form” name=”product.review.form” as=”review_form”/> <action method=”addTab” translate=”title”…

  • Is Your Web Design Driving Customers Away?

    Ahmed
    12 Jun 2010 | 8:59 am
    Nowadays, websites have become so critical to the success of practically any company. A good website in many cases can spell the difference between a viable business enterprise and a failed disaster. It is true that a poorly laid out website can actually drive the firm or sole proprietor’s potential customers away. With so many competitors only a mouse click away, the website in question needs to be both attractive, easy to use, and cutting edge all at once. Ensure that the Price List is Easily Available Customers can not purchase a company’s products or services if they are not…

  • Some Interesting Usability Statistics

    Ahmed
    16 May 2010 | 7:50 am
    More and more people are realising the importance of Web Usability and the benefits it can bring. A quick search on Google will yield thousands of examples. My aim for this article is not to explain usability in detail or explain it’s need and importance, rather I’m going to present some very interesting statistics of how users use a website depending on various factors. All the stats should be self-explanatory… *These statistics have been gathered from various sources outlined below. Success Rates and Experience Web Experience Site-Specific Tasks Web-Wide Tasks Low 59% 52% High 72% 67%…
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    World Famous Design Junkies

  • It is just Amazingly Amazing and Amazingly Amazing

    Chris Burns
    31 Aug 2010 | 1:09 pm
    What a perfect day, a wondrous day, for today a baby is born. My friends Erik Brandt and Elisabeth Workman have tied their lives together and shot out a whole ‘nother life into existence. This child you see before you has three glorious names, one more excellent than the last, all in a circle: Beatrix [...]

  • Patching the Vietnam War

    Chris Burns
    30 Aug 2010 | 11:32 am
    Drodding about the internet helped me happen upon the image you see above this sentence. It is a high-quality patch made in the real world reflecting the alternate-reality depicted in the 1986 story “Watchmen.*” This patch is presented by The New Frontiersman Watchmen fangroup, made by the people who were in charge of promoting the [...]

  • A Midwestern Heart

    Chris Burns
    26 Aug 2010 | 8:43 pm
    And so, BlackOsprey shall be at a place with a bunch of works. Aaron Horkey makes ultra amazing fantastic works of magnificence. He’s the most insanely wonderful detail oriented illustrator I know about, and he’s got this show coming up. It’s at Remick Gallery in Windom Minnesota and the opening night is on September 12th [...]

  • Danny Trejo x David Choe

    Chris Burns
    25 Aug 2010 | 12:03 pm
    Apparently David Choe is the most baddest of all dudes or something because he’s always hanging out with naked women and terrifyingly brutish looking men. Did you know this? Just four days ago he released these photos he took of Danny Trejo. Choe is known on the whole for his undeniably masterful paintings, but he’s [...]

  • Eat a Tiny Book

    Chris Burns
    23 Aug 2010 | 9:22 am
    Designer / Bookmaker / Illustrator Sami Foust has created a teeny tiny book. Five copies of a teeny tiny book. This book is called “Foust Feast” and it’s all about the foods that are served up at her extended family reunions. Ever so cute, ever so tiny. And with some ever-so miraculous hand-drawn letters and [...]
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    The Perfect Design Blog

  • Do Creative Drop-by’s – Graphic Design Tip #69

    This post is a continuation of graphic design tip #69 in our article "101 Graphic Design Tips for Business Success." Cold-Calling Part of the process of landing jobs is reaching out to potential clients. This is a great opportunity for you to handpick the people you want to work with. If you ...

  • Ask For The Deal! – Graphic Design Tip #68

    This post is a continuation of graphic design tip #68 in our article "101 Graphic Design Tips for Business Success." Graphic Designer + Salesman ? No one told you when you started designing that you would have to be a salesman. Wouldn’t it have been nice if they had included sales and ...

  • Show Diligence To Your Graphic Design Job

    This post is an expansion of tip #67 in our post 101 Graphic Design Tips for Business Success. Work, Work, Work! Want to know the best secret for beating out your competition? Work more than they do. If you truly want to make a difference, you need to work harder than anyone ...

  • Reach For Your Dreams! – Graphic Design Tip #66

    This is graphic design tip #66 from the post 101 Graphic Graphic Design Tips for Business Success Continue Learning, Even At Hardest Times A client that is a back-seat designer has just deflated your ego by insisting you change everything on your initial draft down to the font on the copyright text. ...

  • Don’t Try To Be Superman! – Graphic Design Tip #65

    This post is a continuation of graphic design tip #65 in our article "101 Graphic Design Tips for Business Success." Don't Take Too Much Recognize when you are taking on too much, and try to scale back. Being too busy can wreak havoc on your productivity and creativity. You have limits to ...
 
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    Engage2Soar

  • A Global Menagination – Part 3

    31 Aug 2010 | 3:38 pm
    Polar Panorama EffectThis last part of the tutorial is working with panoramic photos and using Photoshop’s “Polar Coordinates” filter to create a circular image to wrap around the planet. First, there are a few things to keep in mind when you create your panoramic shot:• Panoramas cropped to have an aspect ratio of at least 2:1 (the width should be at least two times the height) work best.

  • Top 10 Inspirational Books for Designers

    24 Aug 2010 | 12:15 pm
    <!--StartFragment--> <!--StartFragment--> As creative artists, we are often asked where inspiration comes from. Everywhere right? Every image, word, emotion, moment can capture our imagination. In this world of fast food, video streaming and mobile networking we often forget our creative spirit can often be inspired from good old-fashioned books. Whether hard bound, paper back, novels,

  • Top 10 Design Theory Books for Artists

    28 Jul 2010 | 12:36 pm
    Remember college years when the first day of class meant digging deep into the credit cards to purchase the required reading for each course? We easily dropped $400-500 just to cover one semester’s classes. Well, for an artist, this thirst for knowledge doesn’t end with the cap and gown ritual. Like building a home, Design Theory is the foundation of our studies and key to evolving our

  • Flashback to 1983

    15 Jul 2010 | 5:07 pm
    Boom box, Ray Bans, high tops, and giant clocks on gold chains...what do all these remind you of? That’s right (or should we say “Fer sure”), the ’80s.As our file server was being attended to its annual maintenance, the Menagerie team flashbacked to 1983 – to the decade of The Police, Eurythmics, and when Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was the top pop album of the year. The average income was a

  • A Global Menagination – Part 2

    13 Jul 2010 | 3:49 pm
    The Birth of a PlanetNow that the type is complete, we can start working on the planet.Step 1: Select a texture from a rock, or experiment with different textures to see which works best for the planet.Step 2: Create a new document, use the elliptical marquee tool, hold the SHIFT key and drag your mouse in order to make a perfect circle. Now, fill the circle with a solid color LAYER>NEW FILL
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    Beautiful Life

  • FUTURIA – Yacht on Wheels

    Jessica
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:00 am
    If you like to travel and do not like to travel by sea this luxury motorhome Futuria is for you. The latest in the highest quality motorhomes is Futuria’s sports+spa caravan that was recently unveiled at the Caravan Salon 2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany. This mansion on wheels contains everything for luxury traveling: bathroom, bedroom, 11-foot roof terrace with Jacuzzi and even sports car garage. With many other additional features this luxurious caravan will cost you only $840,000.

  • 2-in-1 – Lamp and Kettle by Estelle Sauvage

    Jessica
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:53 am
    Today we’ll show you lamp with very unusual design created by Estelle Sauvage. This lamp can be used as a kettle to heat water for a cup of tea with the help of small light bulb. Light bulb on a wooden base can heat water up to 90°C. At the same time the glass jug has a recess to house the bulb close to but separate from the water. Simple and creative idea. But how long should we wait for cup of tea?

  • Elegant Valentine Notebook from CreativeDNAaustria

    Jessica
    30 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    Valentine Notebook is a concept created by designers from CreativeDNAaustria. The prototype of this luxury notebook is elegant compact typewriter Vilentine invented and designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King in 1969. Notebook looks exactly like the legendary typewriter and instead of paper sheet there is a flexible display. Interesting and elegant concept!

  • Perceptual Twist from Parabol Studio

    Jessica
    29 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    Architectural bureau Parabol Studio has presented a proposal called Perceptual Twist for a new art gallery in the Slovenian city of Maribor. The building Perceptual Twist is composed of four continuous loops, merging into a one space. Each loop is a full-fledged exhibition center with its own artistic program: the Children’s Museum, the Architecture Museum, the Creative Industrial Museum, and the Digital Arts Museum. The total area of art galleries is nearly 15,000 square meters. The concept of an arts gallery, which brings together different kinds of creativity and at the same time…

  • Medusae Pendant Lamps by Roxy Towry-Russell

    Jessica
    28 Aug 2010 | 5:00 am
    Let us show you stunning collection of unusual lamps in the form of medusas created by talanted designer from Pasadena Roxy Towry-Russell. These air, tender and extremely beautiful lamps will force interior of your home looks like undersea world. This collection is even called Medusae Pendant Lamps. So if you like ocean and you’ll enjoy it!
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    Design Blog :: SPGRA

  • tree : tree-shaped rack for slippers

    1 Sep 2010 | 6:33 pm
    "tree" is the tree-shaped rack for Slippers by YAMAZAKI. It is a very simple but compact. Price is 2,100YEN (about $25). YAMAZAKI | tree

  • Peel : very simple and useful tea cup

    31 Aug 2010 | 7:43 pm
    Peel is a tea cup that has a place to hook a tea bag. There are 3 colors. Peel was made by Japanese design farm Nendo. AssistOn / Peel by Nendo

  • Ghost Towel : Turn Into A Cute Ghost!

    30 Aug 2010 | 8:10 pm
    Ghost Towel: anyone wearing the towel turns into a cute ghost! Ghost Towel is sold at Mitsubai Tokyo. MIitsubai Tokyo | Ghost Towel

  • π （3.141592.......） Necklace by RGB-works

    29 Aug 2010 | 9:36 pm
    Pi necklace by Japan-based design team RGB-works. RGB-works

  • Cherry Blossoms Soap

    26 Aug 2010 | 7:23 pm
    Cherry Blossoms Soap is thin and very lightweight soap looks a petal of cherry blossom. Once you soak it in water,it melt into bubbles in a blink of an eye. Cherry Blossoms Soap - The Cover Nippon (in Japanese)
 
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    Visible Logic: Design Advances Success

  • What Does Your Email Address Say About You? Take Our One Minute Survey

    Emily Brackett
    30 Aug 2010 | 7:14 pm
    We are looking to pull together some data about email addresses. Please take our 3-question, one-minute survey. Please do me a favor by passing the link along to as many people as possible. This is the link to copy and paste: http://bit.ly/emailbrandsurvey

  • ePub Book Conversion: Costs, Quality, Design

    Emily Brackett
    27 Aug 2010 | 5:26 am
    It seems that the ePub file format is gaining as the leading vehicle for electronic distribution of books. After many years of multiple file types or inconvenient PDFs, ePub is quickly establishing itself as the premiere file format for publishing or converting traditional books to an electronic format that can be used on the iPad, Sony Reader, Kindle, and more. We’re getting more requests from our publishing house clients for books to be converted to the ePub format. Some of these are rolled into the end of a current project. But also, they are looking to convert older titles to the…

  • How Important is “Uniqueness” in Design and Branding?

    Emily Brackett
    11 Aug 2010 | 5:09 am
    The other day, I went into a coffee shop that I like to frequent in downtown Portland, Maine. They have an area where customers can put their business cards so that other customers may learn about their services. As I glanced over, I saw a business card that I recognized. I knew that I had seen the business card on the door of another suite in my office building. So I took a closer look, and read that it was a Yoga teacher’s card. I was confused because I knew there wasn’t a yoga studio in the same building as Visible Logic. I honestly was pretty perplexed until I realized that it…

  • It’s Hard to Stand Out When You Use a Free Template

    Emily Brackett
    26 Jul 2010 | 9:07 am
    I recently purchased a Xerox color printer, (the Phaser 6280, which I love, by the way). As part of the warranty registration process I am now on Xerox’s email list. I just received this e-newsletter that had me cringing at the contradictory advice given. Xerox E-Newsletter (click to enlarge) The e-newsletter’s first head line is: 10 ways to stand out from the crowd The second headline and article are: More free business flyer templates. With our new professionally designed business flyers, there are now over 20 free designs you can use to look your best in print. It’s…

  • 10 Reasons To Be Your Designer’s Best Client

    Emily Brackett
    22 Jul 2010 | 6:01 am
    Yesterday’s blog post was a bit of a pity party and I wanted to turn the mood around and start by thanking all the wonderful clients we work with. Most of our clients are a joy to work with, and we’re proud to say that several have been clients for many, many years. We especially like the relationships we’ve formed with: Educational Endeavors, Global Citizenship Experience, New England Breeze, The Project on Civic Reflection, Chicago Review Press, Narrative Pros, New Leaf Project Management, New Chapter Press, Cream & Sugar Bakery and Well-Fit Triathlon. We’ve…
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    Freelance Review

  • 50 Beautiful and Mysterious Underwater Photos You Have to See to Believe

    Chris
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:30 am
    I’m no underwater photographer myself, but I can still say that underwater photography is in a class of it’s own. I can imagine how difficult it is to get the perfect lighting and setup for each shot–I’d imagine a good bit of it comes down to luck and being in the right place at the right time. Like so many of our collections, this roundup is useful not only to photography enthusiasts but also to graphic designers–just look at all of the vibrant colors and patterns you can find under the sea. I’m sure there are a few vector illustrators out there who could…

  • Blogging Basics for Designers: Choosing a Name and a Platform

    Chris
    1 Sep 2010 | 6:30 am
    In my opinion, designers make awesome bloggers. While this article speaks directly to designers who want to start a blog, the principles contained herein are universal and could easily be applied to any person in any industry who wants to start a successful new blog. Planning Your Blog First things first. Before you blindly go where you’ve never gone before, take a little time and do some planning. I know, I like to get going straight away when I have a new idea for something too, but planning never hurt anybody (so long as you don’t get stuck planning forever). There are a few…

  • 10 Useful WordPress Plugin Recommendations Based on Personal Testing

    Chris
    31 Aug 2010 | 6:30 am
    There are an insane amount of WordPress plugin posts out there which list all kinds of plugins–some are useful and others not so much. I wanted to add my own entry into the fray with a post of personal recommendations that I have tested right here on Freelance Review. There were plenty of other plugins out there that sound cool but that didn’t work so well once I actually gave them a try and so they did not make the list. You can rest assured that the plugins that did make the list are tried and true with WordPress version 3.0.1. Advanced Category Excluder Visit Plugin Website…

  • Something Big is Coming… Clue #1

    Chris
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:47 am
    Something monumental is brewing here at Freelance Review. Over the next few Mondays I’ll be dropping hints as to what this awesome, exciting new thing may be. Your first clue is the mysterious symbol above. What could it mean? Is there an exciting new feature on the horizon? Are we adding a famous new staffer? Are we launching a new site? Actually, what we’re up to is MUCH bigger than all of those put together. When you finally find out what it is, your jaw will drop to the floor. I promise, this is not just something small that will be totally disappointing. This is truly…

  • A Visual Explanation of 20 Logo Design Processes

    Chris
    30 Aug 2010 | 6:45 am
    View the creative process as you’ve never seen it before as you step behind the designs of 20 skillfully crafted logos in this one-of-a-kind inspiring roundup. From inception to completion, we’ll show you how these logos came into being. Draw back the curtain and experience a guided tour through the logo construction process that starts at the first spark of inspiration, shows the painstaking attention paid to typographic and color details and ends with a photo showing how each logo has been used in the real world. There’s a lot more to this post than you might at first…
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    The Pro Designer

  • Air Jordan Logo – Famous Logos

    The Pro Designer
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:46 pm
    Air Jordan is famous for bringing about change to the sport of basketball and the footwear of basketball players. The brand was produced by Nike and was first introduced in 1985. The ‘Air Jordan Logo‘ was originally designed for and endorsed by famous basketball player Michael Jordan. However, his unique style quickly grabbed the attention of the audience, and the brand as we know it today was born.Prior to what are now commonly known as ‘Jordan’s’, all basketball players wore white shoes. However, the launch of Air Jordan had a dramatic impact on the game and the industry.

  • 6 Important Steps for First Time Freelancers

    The Pro Designer
    23 Aug 2010 | 10:53 pm
    There are a number of stages an designer needs to go through when considering a career as a freelancer.This post will walk you through each step, telling you how and when to complete each step; helping to ensure that your start as a freelancer is a successful one.The more successful you freelance career is, the more successful your creative process will be.1. Assess Your Skills and OptionsIt’s important to assess your skills before just jumping in to a new career. You need to be more than confident that your skills are strong enough to be of value to someone else. If you need a crash course…

  • Auto Advertising That Is A Cut Above The Rest

    The Pro Designer
    23 Aug 2010 | 3:17 am
    Automobile Advertising is very big business and the lengths that advertising agencies go to capture your attention is outstanding. So I have put together a list of some of the very best auto advertising from around the world.With so much money spent on these campaigns I thought you would be able to draw some real inspiration.----- Ever wanted to start your own design blog, but you just not sure how? I'll so you how to Setup, Generate Traffic and Make Money Blogging...Just visit The Pro Designer to get started with 'Blog Your Way To Design Success'...

  • Top Tips For Multilingual Web Design

    The Pro Designer
    21 Aug 2010 | 5:40 am
    If you want to make your website available to the widest audience possible, you need to consider going multilingual. Over 78% of global web users do not speak English as their native language. This fact, when considered alongside research by the Common Sense Advisory which found that non-English speakers are six times less likely to purchase from an English-only website, makes a strong case for publishing your websites in multiple languages.Here are some tips to get you started.Make sure your content is well translatedProbably the most important aspect of successful multilingual web design is…

  • Thirty Five Awesome, Fresh Portfolio Sites

    The Pro Designer
    18 Aug 2010 | 10:43 pm
    It is the eternal trade off; the number of work examples visible on the portfolio page verses clean, uncluttered looks and pertinent information.  It’s important to give an overview of your work, and also and indication of the depth of your portfolio, but how is this best done on a single page?Let’s look at some examples of how other designers have addressed this problem.1. Daniel Sadlowski The portfolio starts near the fold but is clearly visible.  Overall design stands out with some great pieces of work, this site employs a two column grid.2. Mike InghamA very clean bright…
 
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    Logo Design Consultant | Corporate Blog

  • How Does a Custom Logos Design Serve Businesses?

    David
    27 Aug 2010 | 3:06 am
    Today, market has become dynamic; therefore, new business players are coming in the market and competition is becoming tough for companies to survive. Companies are investing in businesses to standout in the market even small business owners are spending money to establish a brand identity for their business. Custom logos design is the first choice [...]

  • Creative Logos Design

    David
    23 Aug 2010 | 8:22 pm
    Creative logos design can serve businesses well to promote their brand image. Creative logo designs help businesses to promote their positive image to customers; in other words, creative logos serve as marketing tools for businesses. A creative logo reflects perspectives of the business to its customers; therefore, businesses prefer to choose creative logo design in [...]

  • Ways of Portraying the Corporate Identity

    David
    17 Aug 2010 | 12:34 am
    Corporate Identity is the human face of an organization. It is a corporate identity that distinguishes one brand from the other. Today, competitions have become tough for businesses to standout in the market as market has become dynamic; therefore, business owners are going for high quality corporate design identity in order to standout in the [...]

  • What Contemporary Logos Design Is All About?

    David
    12 Aug 2010 | 8:39 pm
    Logo design trends change with the passage of time; therefore, it is obvious for a logo to incur changes again and again in response to logo design trends. Continuous changes in logo design trends have evolved the concept of contemporary logos design. As change is evitable; therefore, business owner should response quickly to change in [...]

  • Why Clipart is Not the Right Choice to Create a Logo?

    David
    10 Aug 2010 | 4:36 am
    Would it be the right choice for you to utilize clipart in a logo design in order to fulfill your budget standards? Cliparts would never be preferred by logo designers to be utilized within a logo design since clipart images don’t help brands to look exclusive. It does not mean that you can’t use a [...]
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    Zuno Studios

  • Add Page Class Suffix to Menu Items

    27 Aug 2010 | 12:28 pm
    We are working on a site that uses the Joomla! page class suffix parameter on each menu item to change the design (through CSS) of each page. In this case each section/page of the site is defined by a specific color. As part of the design we made the menu item rollovers and drop down menus match the color of the page's background/accent color. This could easily be done in the CSS by targeting the unique "item" class that is added to every menu item as such:

  • Talking Joomla! Design Trends on JoomStew Radio

    13 Aug 2010 | 12:36 pm
    Last week, I was happy to accept an invitation to be a guest on JoomStew Radio, to chat a little bit about Joomla! template design trends, along with Anthony Olsen and Matt Lipscomb. For those who aren't familiar with Joomla!, it is a Content Management System, that we at Zuno do a lot of work with. (JoomStew Radio, is headed by Robert Vining and shows focus on what's cookin' in Joomla!.) For those of you who want to listen to the audio of last week's show, a link is below... Listen to audio of show here.

  • 3 Industries That Need to Check Into Foursquare

    28 Jul 2010 | 4:21 pm
    By now I’m sure that a good number of you have heard of Foursquare, Gowalla and the growth of location-based social networks. It seems I can't check my email lately without finding at least one blog post or article related to location-based networks in my inbox. Location-based social networks (LBSNs) are a trend that marketers and business owners should keep an eye on. Thanks to the rapid growth in the use of mobile devices, consumers are now going online whether they’re at the office or at the grocery store. Just the other day I was having dinner with four friends and at one point we…

  • 4 Lessons Business Owners Should Learn from THE Pizza Guy to Know in Chicago

    7 Jun 2010 | 4:19 pm
    Ramon De Leon owns 6 Domino’s Pizza franchise stores in Chicago. Yup, you heard right. Chicago - the pizza capital of the U.S., which makes his success all that much more impressive. And not only has he been successful as a Domino’s Pizza franchise owner, he has had great success in the social media world as a visionary and speaker. Ramon has flown to marketing events from Amsterdam to Mexico, and most recently Venezuela, to consult for marketing professionals and companies like Southwest Airlines, and share what he has accomplished with social media.I first heard Ramon speak at a social…

  • Zuno Studios Brings New Life to Women's Refugee Commission Website

    11 May 2010 | 4:58 pm
    We are happy to announce that we have launched a shiny new website for the Women’s Refugee Commission. The redesigned site went live last Thursday, and was unveiled during their annual Voices of Courage Luncheon in New York City. We are now excited to share with all of you! The Women’s Refugee Commission is a non-profit organization that advocates for laws, policies and programs to improve the lives and protect the rights of refugee and internally displaced women, children and young people. The organization, a subdivision of the International Rescue Committee, was founded over 20 years…
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    Young & Freelancing - Bryan Connor

  • Advice to Myself

    bryanconnor
    23 Aug 2010 | 1:43 pm
    Heavily inspired by the brilliant writing of Frank Chimero in a recent post What advice would you give to a graphic design student? I’ve created a desktop background for myself with tailored advice for what I need to keep reminding myself of during this final year of school. I think it’ll help me focus and improve and if you think it might be helpful to you please go ahead and download the full size version. What Advice Would I Give to Myself? Personal projects are more valuable than client projects. Teachers should act as guides and mentors and not totemic figures. Learning…

  • Dribbble Community Reactions: Infographic

    bryanconnor
    10 Aug 2010 | 11:33 am
    Dribbble, the fledgling community of designers posting snapshots of work, has had landmark week for both press and controversy centering around the true purpose of the community. Dribbble has been criticized for its exclusivity and many are waiting to see whether it will turn into a gallery for the best designers to post work and get patted on the back or a coveted space for receiving valuable feedback from some of the big names in the industry. In the past 24 hours Dribbble has taken one big step towards the later with a sizable sample of the community chiming in on the purpose of Dribble in…

  • Photography from Turkey

    bryanconnor
    7 Aug 2010 | 6:12 pm

  • Typography Self-Education Roundup

    bryanconnor
    5 Aug 2010 | 7:54 am
    While design school is an awfully good place to learn the basics of typography, there is also a tremendous amount of learning you can do online. It seemed like a few sites have been putting out typography resources, mostly in PDF form, recently so I decided to collect a few and add in some more to form this list of hyperlinks for typography education. Adobe A condensed but complete type primer from Adobe Education – Download the PDF – (via bonfx) FontShop Another site you might not expect to have an education section, FontShop has a collection of 4 PDFs about type. They are Meet…

  • 826 Baltimore & The Stuff of Dreams

    bryanconnor
    2 Aug 2010 | 7:12 am
    826 Baltimore is the hypothetical extension of the 826 National family of non-profit tutoring organizations that exist around the country. Starting with 826 Valencia, the tutoring centers have always had a retail component to them as well. This began as a way to satisfy a zoning law and has  evolved into a distinct feature of the program as well as a legitimate source of program funds. Description Each center in each location has a unique store concept, each of which is creative, engaging for children and very well designed. Existing stores and centers include 826 Valencia ( Pirate Supply…
 
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    Cheth studios

  • Useful Free Web UI Elements PSD Packs

    27 Aug 2010 | 6:26 am
    Everyone Likes Freebies, and when those freebies saves you a lot of time they surely become priceless and worth a mention, and we are here with a neat and useful roundup of all the web UI Elements every designer/web developer must download. Nothing more useful than saving some time which you were going to spend designing these. Need more? check out other GUI and PSD freebies. Know of any other

  • 15 Hilarious Videos Related to Design, Web

    24 Aug 2010 | 7:21 am
    Many people think Design is serious stuff! Well, Think again! ;) We are the same guys who do the funny stuff too :P . There is humor in everything, but in our busy daily routine we endup missing all the fun. Amidst some serious blog posts we tried to squeeze in a post just for some fun for our readers pleasure only. Here are some hilarious handpicked Videos related to Graphic Design and  Web.

  • 100+ Inspiring Quotes About Design

    24 Aug 2010 | 6:18 am
    Design is everywhere! You just have to keep your eyes open. Designers are demi-gods but we are humans, a designer gets up on fine morning with a creative block in his/her head. It can happen to the best of us. Inspiration can be found in a magazine, nature, and yes even in trashbox.  Here are some inspiring design quotes to inspire you to keep your creative juice flowing. And to the creative

  • 150+ DeviantArt Stock Resource Groups and Stockers You Must Bookmark

    24 Aug 2010 | 6:09 am
    DeviantArt is surely one of  the largest resource for quality free resources, and the deviants never tire down to keep it up to date. We never get bored of free design resources, after our previous texture posts  Wood, Rust, Metallic Leather textures and concrete textures received a nice response one of our readers sent me a list of DeviantArt Stockers and here it is sorted down for all you

  • Social Media Marketing Myths Busted for Graphic Designers

    22 Aug 2010 | 8:20 am
    Marketing Your Business with Social Media. Since the popularity of social media has shot into the millions, it is obvious that business establishments will try to explore this avenue for marketing and recruitment purposes. And if you have a business that extensively uses freelance services from service providers across the globe, there could not be a better platform than social media to grow
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    Capital G Design Blog

  • The Creation Process of the Invented in Utah 2010 Logo

    admin
    16 Aug 2010 | 12:54 am
    ‘Invented in Utah’ 2010 is a non-profit challenge that educates the inventors of Utah and connects them with the local businesses that serve them. The primary goal is to promote creativity and innovation in Utah and help people take their inventions from ideas to reality. …When I got hired to do a re-branding make over for ‘iiU’ 2010, it was my challenge to create a logo that was equally inspiring and creative as the event itself. This post shares my process of creating what came to be the final ‘Invented in Utah’ 2010 logo. It begins with quickies from my…

  • Step Up 3D trailer, You Tube Channel, and Cast

    admin
    6 Aug 2010 | 9:19 am
    Step Up 3D : pretty excited about this movie. I think Gabrielle Rhyan will be in it. She’s amazing. The Step Up 3D release date is August 6, 2010. Check out the Step Up 3D youtube channel: Who is the Step Up 3D girl? Sharni Vinson as Natalie. Who is the Step Up 3D guy? Rick Malambri as Luke. …and of course: Adam G. Sevani as Moose. Find more Step Up 3D cast info at IMDB. Enjoy.

  • Who sings King of Anything? – Sara Bareilles

    admin
    27 Jul 2010 | 11:23 am
    Who sings King of Anything? – Sara Bareilles …aka… Stern’s GF. This one goes out to Morgan.

  • Waiting For Superman Trailer

    admin
    22 Jul 2010 | 1:49 pm
    Very excited for this movie:

  • Red Card Button on Facebook

    admin
    12 Jul 2010 | 1:01 am
    …I have come across multiple discussion boards where Facebook users are asking for a “dislike” button. It seems the “like” button just isn’t enough. What if Facebook were to add Yellow Card and Red Card buttons? …then, rather than simply “disliking” a photo, users could “card” a photo. The level they disapprove or dislike a photo would determine whether they use a YELLOW or RED card. This idea came about while I was watching the World Cup 2010 Final match. The referee was handing out cards “like it was his job”. It…
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    Couture Cult

  • Out Of Print: Books on shirts. Shirts on a mission.

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 4:40 am
    They send one book to a community in need for every shirt you buy.

  • Diesel Keeps Stringing Me Along…

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 4:27 am
    Accessories designed to have your heart "On A String"...

  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 2:12 am
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  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 2:01 am
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  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 1:58 am
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    Couture Cult

  • Out Of Print: Books on shirts. Shirts on a mission.

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 4:40 am
    They send one book to a community in need for every shirt you buy.

  • Diesel Keeps Stringing Me Along…

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 4:27 am
    Accessories designed to have your heart "On A String"...

  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 2:12 am
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  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 2:01 am
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  • Image Conscious

    Alana Joy
    27 Aug 2010 | 1:58 am
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    Smashing Share

  • SmashingShare Free Template, Coded with PSD

    SmashingShare
    1 Sep 2010 | 5:11 am
    SmashingShare Free Template, Coded with PSD is a post from: Smashing Share | Web Resources, Design Inspiration, Freebies and Tutorials We’re pleased to offer a free coded template with master photoshop design file. This template was provided by a loyal smashingshare reader. Don’t forget to subscribe for our updates on the right side of your screen. The free template package includes a homepage, two content pages, portfolio page, styles sheet and master photoshop design file. The theme is released under GNU General Public License. You can use it for all your web projects for free,…

  • 4 Ways To Get More Freelance Work

    Britt Brouse
    30 Aug 2010 | 4:56 am
    4 Ways To Get More Freelance Work is a post from: Smashing Share | Web Resources, Design Inspiration, Freebies and Tutorials Part of being a freelancer means being your own business development department, and going out and pursuing fresh clients. This is true for freelancers just getting started and for those who have been freelancing for a couple of years. There’s always a need to secure new business because, you never know when a steady client is going to pull the plug on your services. To stay “in the black” here are four tips for generating more freelance work: 1.

  • 50 Fierce Fashion Brochure Design Examples

    Daniella Santos
    26 Aug 2010 | 9:30 am
    50 Fierce Fashion Brochure Design Examples is a post from: Smashing Share | Web Resources, Design Inspiration, Freebies and Tutorials If branding is about creating stories, then brochures are the fashion industry’s storybooks. Every page a reader turns in a fashion brochure should enrich the brand’s latest story in her mind. That brand story must be embodied not just in the elegance of the clothes, but also in the tastefulness of the brochure design. When done right, fashion brochures can expose the beauty and fierceness in the couture collections they advertise. The following…

  • Gears of War 3 – Everything about the Game

    Carol
    24 Aug 2010 | 6:32 am
    Gears of War 3 – Everything about the Game is a post from: Smashing Share | Web Resources, Design Inspiration, Freebies and Tutorials Gears of War 3 – Ashes to Ashes is being hyped to be the best thing since sliced bread… but you will have to wait as it is not due for release until April 2011. The Gears of War games are third-person shooter video games developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Gears of War 3 will initially be produced exclusively for the Xbox 360, with new characters, including a playable female character – Anya. Here we are showcasing Gears…

  • Funny Caricatures Of Famous People

    SmashingShare
    23 Aug 2010 | 8:43 am
    Funny Caricatures Of Famous People is a post from: Smashing Share | Web Resources, Design Inspiration, Freebies and Tutorials Creating funny caricature is an art where an artist illustrate it in a way that overstate or distorts the spirit of a person. You must have seen a lot these artworks in editorial cartoons and other media. In this post we are presenting some funny caricatures of famous people for your inspiration. I personally like the last caricature of Steve jobs. You can write which inspired you in the comment section below. Artwork Credit Who Read This Also Read:Showcase Of Apple…
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    Information Is Beautiful

  • How Many Times Has Dr Who Travelled In Time?

    david
    20 Aug 2010 | 10:51 am
    Every single Dr Who journey ever. Crowdsourced ultra-geek dataset for The Guardian.

  • Pseudovariety in Soft Drinks

    david
    20 Aug 2010 | 4:55 am
    Three firms own 89% of your sugar water. (Hmmm, this needs a bit of design IMHO. I might have a chop at it) Research and visualisation by Dr Phil Howard of Michigan State University. He’s done some other, great visual explorations of key industries including organic food and seeds.

  • Wikipedia’s Lamest Edit Wars

    david
    6 Aug 2010 | 4:35 pm
    Articles of War source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Lamest_edit_wars data: http://bit.ly/WikiLame Research & design: David McCandless Additional research: James Key Additional design: Matt Hancock, Joe Swainson

  • Hacking India Is Beautiful

    david
    30 Jul 2010 | 8:58 am
    This week, I was lucky enough to accompany UK Prime Minister’s delegation to India as part of contingent of ‘hackers’ and civic-minded dataheads. We did a hack day with some of India’s leading developers and visualizers. Check out their great, ingenious work in this post for The Guardian. Here’s the full bus-heatmap mentioned in the piece.

  • Cognitive Surplus visualized

    david
    19 Jul 2010 | 8:28 am
    I was listening to writer Clay Shirky talk about cognitive surplus – the idea of spare brainpower in the world’s collective mind just sitting there waiting, wanting, to be harnessed. He had a stand-out statistic that snagged my mind. I thought I would visualise it. Shocking proportion. Interestingly, when I sketched the diagram, my imagination had the scale way wrong.
 
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    Design Float Blog

  • Rolling Shutter Technique to Exhibit Amazing Image Distortions

    Lilian
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:30 am
    Ok, today’s effect has nothing to do with Photoshop tricks – it is an amazing and absolutely unbelievable rolling shutter technique that can bewilder an average photo and video enthusiast. This technology is actually widespread enough, ‘cause we see more and more rolling shutter issues crop up these days. But how it works is a still a question for all of us. Let’s try to shed some light on this unusual effect. Rolling shutter is a method of image acquisition in which different portions of the frame are exposed at different points in time. Note that it’s not an actual physical moving…

  • Hypnotizing Dark Art by Borja Fresco Costal

    Katarina
    1 Sep 2010 | 2:01 am
    His art reveals the dark side of our life and shows the world around us in the unusual manner. It seems that he knows everything about the darkest dreams and their scent. One time is enough to see the works by Borja Fresco Costal and become trapped with their mysterious atmosphere that is seen in each work. It is really hard to describe that strong impact that these works have on the viewers, they not only catch attention immediately, but hypnotize and leave the lasting bright impression. This art resembles your nightmares, it brings into life the morbid dreams that you have seen last night…

  • 20% OFF for eCommerce Products – Incredible Promo from TemplateMonster

    Katarina
    30 Aug 2010 | 2:14 am
    Autumn is the time for shopping insanity when customers are searching all around the web and looking for good discounts. Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday are the most hot days during the season of sales, but the first sales start one or two weeks before them. According to the annual statistics, the sales activity reaches its peak on Black Friday, but it doesn’t mean that all other days are marked with low sales. The owners of online shops are waiting for this autumn boom impatiently as well as the customers. The only difference is that clients store up money for the future…

  • Contrasting Light and Shadow in Awesome Photographs

    Lilian
    26 Aug 2010 | 8:00 am
    Do you know that a lighting design could be stunningly applied to photography? While playing with the ways of illuminating, the artist can receive completely unexpected results that will convey an extreme tensity and emotion. A mischievous play of light can create amazing shadows – those surreal images that add a meaningful facet to a photo. Besides, the strong use of shadows in color photos tends to be mostly used in silhouettes where the subject is made featureless apart from its outline against a bright background. Silhouette effect can be achieved with any bright light source – some…

  • Vania Zouravliov and His Amazingly Provocative Illustrations

    Katarina
    25 Aug 2010 | 5:50 am
    When you look at the works by Vania Zouravliov, you feel being enthralled by illusions of the wonderful world where beauty is mixed with the ugliness, life with the decay and everything is interpenetrated with the blazing sensuality. His works are vibrant, they communicate the simple elements of life to the viewers in the most expressive and memorable way. What can describe the diversity of reality better than the explicit symbols like the opposition of dark and eroticism that is frequently found in his images? Speaking about this artist, we speak about the mature talent, inspiring…
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    2Modern Design Talk - Modern Furniture & Design Blog

  • DIY Pet Bed :: Hindsvik

    greg@2modern.com (2Modern)
    2 Sep 2010 | 5:30 am
    I love the idea behind this über simple pet bed created by the good folks behind Hindsvik, a shop specializing in vintage goods.  Shop owners Daniel and Valeria set out to create a cozy nook for their cat, Lambi, while still maintaining the aesthetic of their modern, Scandinavian-inspired home.  Using plywood, they built a simple cube, re-enforced it with hidden brackets, and then constructed a soft flannel cushion to go inside. The real reason this bed works so well is the fact that it blends seamlessly with their plywood floors.  You might not be able to achieve such a unified look in…

  • color dynamics

    greg@2modern.com (2Modern)
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:05 am
    The color has been discussed by artists, scientists, philosophers and color theorists for the last 2500 years. The study of color is a complex field with a variety of systems that utilize aesthetics, art, physics, psychology, physiology,and symbolism. sourceNewton once observed that white light can be produced through the mixing of light of specific wavelengths. Later, Goethe opposed Newton's approach, claiming that science and mathematics had no role to play in the theory of color. However, Newton's theory was based on the “additive mixture” rather than “subtractive mixture” of…

  • Too Many Balls In The Air?

    greg@2modern.com (2Modern)
    1 Sep 2010 | 11:06 pm
    Sometimes you feel like you have too many balls in the air?  Not for Ratcliffe Fowler.  They are just enough as we can see from his Nike Ball Man in play. Each strand hangs in suspense from the ceiling, forming the shape of an athlete at play.  A total of  5,500 skill balls weighing a total of 4.75 tons.  One out of place might bring it out of balance. Balancing the balls in this kinetic sculpture at BMW’s Museum, Munich, is exquisite. Simply, beautiful.  There is nothing simple about how it fluidly performs.   Art+Com created the 714 metal orbs which drop out of the ceiling, dance…

  • Concrete Wall

    greg@2modern.com (2Modern)
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:33 pm
    Talk about transforming a space.  Try using these realistic wallpapers from Concretewall, developed by Moment Kommunikasjon.See more here.So cool.

  • 2Modern Design Brief

    greg@2modern.com (2Modern)
    1 Sep 2010 | 9:35 am
    Nature Inspired trends and visual delights from the design world.... Tree bark, Tree stumps, Tree cross-sections...whatever your name for this trend it's big and getting bigger! This tree inspired rug was spotted on BLTD. A trend that crosses all mediums of design...spotted - Bark inspired footwear! Found on Design Scene. For that modern cabin in the woods! Found on Dezeen.  Bark-art by artist Parvez Taj. Modern motifs blended with organic textures have created a unique and urban decor accessory. 
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    Design Milk

  • Spout Sink Concept by Charlwood Design

    Jaime
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Spout is the latest product design concept from Melbourne-based industrial design consultancy Charlwood Design. Spout is a minimalist bathroom basin design with an internal sensor-activated tap. The user placed hands in the sink to activate the water. The temperature can be adjusted with the simple dial. In the center of the dial is a button that can be pushed to activate continuous water flow for filling the sink. Sensor-activated sinks are more hygienic and aesthetically more minimal. The basin concept can be constructed from a variety of material including ceramic or Corian. This design is…

  • Doors by Chris Ruhe

    Jaime
    2 Sep 2010 | 9:00 am
    Chris Ruhe has created storage cabinets from old doors and cabinets giving them a new life as one big cabinet. He also created a bookshelf using old ladders. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Home Furnishings | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

  • My Life by Kähler

    Jaime
    2 Sep 2010 | 8:00 am
    Urban Butik launched an innovative new personal design by Kähler at the NYIGF. Designed by Helena Rohner, My Life is a modern take on the traditional locket. Instead of opening a necklace locket to find a photo, these necklaces are USB drives. Carry photos of loved ones and any other personal data you wish with you wherever you go. My Life will retail for $69.95 and will be available in October. © 2010 Design Milk | Posted by Jaime in Style & Fashion, Technology | Permalink | No comments | Tweet This | Share on Facebook

  • Open Stool by TOUCH

    Jaime
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:00 am
    The newest piece from TOUCH is a stool called Open, a visionary, multifunctional stool designed in Portugal and manufactured local to TOUCH in Los Angeles. On the Open stool, TOUCH worked with designers Cláudio Cardoso and Telma Verissimo of Studio Verissimo. Open is carefully and attentively assembled at a small woodshop in Los Angeles. Manufactured using FSC-certified sugar pine, the design of Open is based on a traditional Portuguese stool, but incorporates a new vision as it can be used in a variety of ways. With a slot cut out of one side, the stool can serve a second purpose as a…

  • Minimalicious: Ware House in Japan by Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

    Leo
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:00 am
    Editor’s note: Please welcome our newest contributor, Leo Lei of lvlup design. He is passionate about minimalistic furniture and architecture and will be sharing his finds weekly in a new column called Minimalicious. Learn more about Leo on our About page. What better than to start the Minimalicious column with the simplistic, yet elegant works of Shinichi Ogawa & Associates. Ware House, located in the suburbs of Higashihiroshima-shi in Hiroshima, Japan, is one of their latest realizations. Although seemingly simplistic, the Japan-based architecture firm has a rather idiosyncratic…
 
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    Design Fetish

  • Literary Jewels

    1 Sep 2010 | 10:54 pm
    Artist Jeremy May carves holes into books and laminates the results in order to create rings. He makes jewelry out of books by laminating hundreds sheets of paper together, then carefully finishing to a high gloss. The paper is selected and carefully removed from a book, and the jewelry re-inserted in the excavated space. Pictured above is a ring made from Margaret Atwood’s The Edible Woman. [via]

  • Work of Art

    1 Sep 2010 | 10:52 pm
    Cupcakes will NEVER get old!!!... [via]

  • Handkerchief Wedding Invitation

    1 Sep 2010 | 10:50 pm
    Really cool wedding invitation! A map on handkerchiefs featuring directions to the wedding venue. Design + letterpressing by Kelli Anderson Fabric printing by Spoonflower Sewing, folding, ironing, envelope typing, stamping by Youngna [via]

  • Carlashes

    1 Sep 2010 | 10:47 pm
    CarLashes are made from flexible material that bends around headlights and attaches easily with automotive trim tape. Will not damage paint. [via]

  • Batman & Robin

    31 Aug 2010 | 2:58 am
    Custom Batman & Robin Nike hightops by Daniel “Brass Monki” Reese. More custom designs here. Buy them here. [via]
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    Recave: Design and Inspiration

  • Got A Spare €1.6 Million?

    Recave
    2 Sep 2010 | 7:54 am
    This amazing 15th Century, 39 room chateau is currently for sale on Viviun at the bargain price of €1.6 million. Now I guess that may seem expensive for those of you not from Australia, but you have to consider what’s included; 13 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms,  stable, chapel, 2 very large garages, pigeonaire ( Someone call Mike [...]

  • Gimp Drawings By Noomx

    Recave
    2 Sep 2010 | 6:04 am
    Noomx is a 25 year old, LA based artist. She paints and draws primarily however as the post title would suggest I’ve only included her digital drawings so please check out her personal site. The similarish looking images are part of a incomplete zodiac set she is still working on.

  • Get By ~ Talib Kweli

    Recave
    2 Sep 2010 | 1:25 am
    Most of you would have heard of Talib, but what about the poor soul that hasn’t? This is for them!

  • East/West ~ Justin Colt

    Recave
    1 Sep 2010 | 7:49 am
    I love uncovering work myself but been a lazy bastard I love other people submitting their work to me even more and that is exactly what Justin Colt did. If you want to submit your work please use either the contact us form or the Facebook page. Here’s the email from Justin. Hi Recave, First and foremost I wanted to [...]

  • German Duo Herakut

    Recave
    30 Aug 2010 | 10:00 am
    Comprised of East Germany born Akut and Frankfort born Hera, Herakut merges the pairs contrasting artistic styles, taking: “Akut’s top level spraypaint-photorealism and Hera’s rough but imaginative illustrations with can and pencil” to create something awesome. Have a look at their personal site.
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