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  Dan

  17 Feb 2010 | 4:19 pm

• Beat Takeshi Kitano, Paris

  Wallpaper.com

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  For our Artist's Palate back page in the April issue of Wallpaper (W*133), American artist, Ed Ruscha, whipped up a Southern-inspired, cactus-filled omelette. Just as appetising was the typewritten recipe he sent to Wallpaper* Art Editor, Sarah Douglas, which we felt was too good not to share... Here, to the letter, are his instructions. Utensils Omelette pan…

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  The Best Part

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:07 pm

  Nice new furniture collection by Brazilian studio Fetiche Design utilizing recycled materials. Via Design Milk.

• Handmade Monday: Albertine Press

  DesignBoston

  Gradon

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:51 pm

  Live Architecture Network is an organization that directs global workshops on digital design and fabrication in architecture for academic and client-based projects. LAN brings their workshop to Cambridge next month for “Architectural Response: Time, Tech, Tectonics”. Its clear in 2010 perhaps more than ever that significant shifts in economies and culture can occur extremely rapidly; climatic crisis can devastate enormous populations in seconds. Our architectural response time is critical. The architectural recourse of one crisis needs to be more than a temporary fix as it is…

• One Thing Le Corbusier Overlooked

  DesignBoston

  Gradon

  7 Mar 2010 | 6:18 pm

  From a consortium of handmade designers, to a single designer — handmade Monday has a dramatic range of scale. Albertine Press is a Somerville-based, letterpress print shop run by Shelley Barande, “a sometime-architect who just loved paper more.” Albertine Press’s first specialty is as a custom design and print studio. Shelley designs and creates custom save the date, wedding, baby, and other special and social events stationery.  But since the shop’s inception in 2007, her work has spread to a collection of greeting cards, note cards, and coasters. I…

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  TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends

• 45 Upcycled Items - From Climbing Rope Leashes to Copper Couture (CLUSTER)

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

  (TrendHunter.com) Making art form garbage has always been a popular art form, but when the recession hit, it became a frenzy. People wanted items as cheap as they could get and upcycling was one way to ensure you didn't…

• Educational Shoe Shops - The New Balance Experience Store Provides a Valuable History Lesson (GALLERY)

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:20 am

  (TrendHunter.com) The first of its kind in Shanghai, the New Balance Experience Store is so much more than just a retail outlet. With brick walls, old antique phones, big chandeliers and turn-of-the-century windows and…

• Girlie Graffitti Art Kicks - The Limited Edition Ecstacy Hi Fafi Shoes Make Adidas That Much Cooler (GALLERY)

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:10 am

  (TrendHunter.com) Every now and then women's shoes get a well-needed dose of awesome. I am not saying that the Louboutins and Diors of the world are bad, but they are certainly not as cool as the Limited Edition Ecstacy…

• Roommate Matchups - Speedrenting Uses Speed Dating Methods for Housing Needs

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  (TrendHunter.com) New Zealand-based Speedrenting is a roommate matching service that uses speed dating methods for those in need of housing or tenants. The idea is simple: get together in a social situation and see if…

• Hair Sculpture Sketches - The Meyoko 'Esporadics' Illustrations Showcase Darkly Twisted Updos (GALLERY)

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:50 am

  (TrendHunter.com) If you're looking for an updated look in the hair department, I suggest you don't take the Meyoko 'Esporadics' illustrations as inspiration. Although incredibly stunning, they would not only take you forever…

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  Wallpaper.com

• Global View

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:28 am

  Globetrotting is part of the daily grind at Wallpaper* - it's how we keep up with what's going down around the world, from Aarhus to Zhanjiang and everywhere in between. Much of what catches our attention is the idiosyncratic and the incidental - signage, street style, packaging - things that don't merit a feature in themselves but tell a story as a whole about the places we…

• Book: Outsider Films on India

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  For the April issue (W*133) we took a brief look inside Shanay Jhaveri's new book, 'Outsider Films on India 1950/1990'. Within the 264-page tome, Jhaveri - a one time Wallpaper* staff member, and current RCA research fellow - explores ten European films and documentaries made between 1950 and 1990, all of which take the post-independence subcontinent as their subject. See…

• Beat Takeshi Kitano show, Paris

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  TV personality; film star; director; comedian; writer and artist � 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano is one of Japan�s most ambidextrous exports. Famed for cult gameshow 'Takeshi�s Castle', alongside films including 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and 'Battle Royale', Kitano's paintings have caught the art world's attention in recent years. See more of Kitano's 'Gosse de peintre' Despite…

• Artist's Palate: Ed Ruscha

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  For our Artist's Palate back page in the April issue of Wallpaper (W*133), American artist, Ed Ruscha, whipped up a Southern-inspired, cactus-filled omelette. Just as appetising was the typewritten recipe he sent to Wallpaper* Art Editor, Sarah Douglas, which we felt was too good not to share... Here, to the letter, are his instructions. Utensils Omelette pan…

• Beat Takeshi Kitano, Paris

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  TV personality; film star; director; comedian; writer and artist � 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano is one of Japan�s most ambidextrous exports. Famed for cult gameshow 'Takeshi�s Castle', alongside films including 'Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence' and 'Battle Royale', Kitano's paintings have caught the art world's attention in recent years. See more of Kitano's 'Gosse de peintre' Despite…

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  Cool Hunting

• Stephen King Posters

  Maggie York-Worth

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:06 am

  Providing a fresh take on Stephen King's classically twisted words and worlds, graphic designer Nick Tassone evokes the spirit of the disturbing films with a set of movie posters that perfectly illustrate each daunting plot. Tassone cuts out the gore and reduces each image down to an essential stylized symbol, using a two-color palette of black paired with a pastel. For "Carrie," an upended bucket hangs from a rope, while "Firestarter" and "Cat's Eye" receive a literal treatment, showing a single large match and a wide cat's eye. These condensed interpretations reinforce King's ability to…

• Four Emerging Photographers

  Karen Day

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:55 pm

  Inspired by budding French fashion photographer Sandrine Castellan's passion for oddly composed photos, CH asked the up-and-comer who currently inspires her work. While the three that top her list reflect her interest in unusual poses and unconventional settings, each photographer has their own distinct style and compelling way of visually crafting a story. We caught up with each of them to get a fuller understanding of their approach. Sandrine Castellan Raised in Aix-en-Provence, Montreal-based photographer Sandrine Castellan has been working her way around the camera since her grandfather…

• Hotel Skeppsholmen

  Ami Kealoha

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 pm

  A serene retreat in the heart of Stockholm with modern Scandinavian style, the recently-opened Hotel Skeppsholmen makes a welcome addition to the more glitzy and bustling options in the area. Its tiny island location lends the 81-room spot its name, along with views of the water, a park-like setting, neighboring museums, and just enough distance from the city center to feel calm but not isolated. Combined with spare decor, warm service, and plenty of little luxuries where they count, the boutique hotel throws off a casually elegant vibe as welcoming to business travelers as it is to those…

• Number (N)ine x Converse

  Josh Rubin

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:32 pm

  As a farewell to esteemed Tokyo brand Number (N)ine, Converse recently teamed up with the now defunct label for a final covetable collaboration. The resulting asymmetrical Chuck Taylor All Star and One Star oxford-styled sneakers make a fitting end for Number (N)ine, as designer Takahiro Miyashita explains, "My childhood started with Converse." Takahiro tweaked the classic Converse models with an askew lace-up, a nod to the innovative 1970 Converse Odessa (a more recent version is pictured below left). Made of premium deer skin, the shag suede upper's uneven texture lends a spackle-paint…

• Designed by Diesel

  Maggie York-Worth

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:54 am

  by Tacita Vero Already having put their name to olive oil and a Fiat, as well as backing Miami's Pelican Hotel, Italian fashion magnate Diesel launched their sexy, rock 'n' roll-tinged Designed by Diesel collection at the 2009 Salone del Mobile, and the home furnishings collection will finally hits stores this summer. Dominating the denim industry for years, Diesel has mastered the art of reinvention—from accessories and fragrances to jeans that glow-in-the-dark and ultra-modern silhouettes. The home furnishings collection affirms their uncanny ability to diversify. The series includes…

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  Toxel.com

• 15 Unique and Innovative Calendars

  Toxel.com

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:59 pm

  The most creative modern calendars and innovative calendar designs that will show you the current date in style. Autumn Calendar World’s first tear-off calendar that tears off its “leaves” automatically. [link] Magnetic Calendar One ball is suspended in mid-air to mark each month, while a second magnetic ball is placed on the horizontal beam to indicate the day. [link, [...]

• Jet Packs go on Sale in New Zealand

  Toxel.com

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm

  Martin Jetpack is an innovative helicopter-inspired personal flying machine developed by Martin Aircraft Company of New Zealand. Powered by a 200 HP gasoline engine, each $75,000 jet pack can reach a top speed of 60 mph, an altitude of 8,000 feet, and fly for about 30 minutes on a full tank of fuel. [more info, via]

• Motorcycle Inspired Rocking Horse

  Toxel.com

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:24 pm

  Modern rocking horse built from old motorcycle parts by Felix Götze. Inspired by classic German motorcycles, this rocking horse comes with a two stroke engine, a sprung saddle and a stylish headlamp. [via, 2]

• Creative and Unusual Cutlery Designs

  Toxel.com

  8 Mar 2010 | 6:49 pm

  Modern cutlery and creative silverware designs that will spice up your dinner table and impress your guests. Bite Silverware Mark Reigelman has designed a set of “bitten” silverware to help raise awareness of worldwide epidemics such as starvation and obesity. [link] Wrenchware Wrench-handled knife, crescent-wrench spoon and ratchet fork. [link] Shape/Form Cutlery Beautiful cutlery set designer by Lukas Peet from Canada. [...]

• Electric Folding Bicycle Concept

  Toxel.com

  7 Mar 2010 | 4:24 pm

  YikeBike is the world’s lightest electric folding bicycle that is small enough to fit inside a backpack when not in use. Powered by 1.2 kW electric motor, this bike has a top speed of 20 km/h, weighs less than 10 kg (22 lb), folds in less than 15 seconds, and can travel a distance of 10 [...]

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  JoshSpear.com

• Visvim Skagway Spring Summer 2010

  Josh Spear

  8 Mar 2010 | 1:28 pm

  Yes please, in all colors. From the Visvim 2010 Spring Summer Collection.

• Karim Rashid’s Bobble

  Josh Spear

  8 Mar 2010 | 1:23 pm

  Karim Rashid’s bottle that filter tap water as you drink it. Smart and beautiful. Via Dezeen

• Lunchbox Paintings

  Josh Spear

  3 Mar 2010 | 12:51 pm

  This is pure and simple genius. Sandwich paintings. Lunchbox!

• Simon Page’s Colour Shambles

  Josh Spear

  2 Mar 2010 | 6:24 am

  Colour Shambles v3: Printed on museum-quality, 100% cottot rag paper. Very nice, check out more of Simon’s work here.

• Osprey Hydraulics

  David Vo

  2 Mar 2010 | 5:35 am

  I own a number of packs for a variety of pursuits and they all have hydration support. What this usually means is a compartment for a bladder and on the higher end packs, elastic bands for tube routing. That’s really the extent of the “advanced” features when it comes to hydration packs – until now. Osprey, a name synonymous with high-end technical packs, has recently introduced their Hydraulics line and their engineers have come up with some really unique features that make so much sense, it makes you wonder why nobody thought of them earlier. The Raptor is geared…

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  ZURBlog

• Attention Nonprofits: Get in in Gear, Open Submissions Have Begun

  5 Mar 2010 | 4:39 am

  The ZURBwired plans are in full swing now, and we're happy to announce that open submissions for nonprofits are running now through March 18th! All nonprofits interested in participating in ZURBwired have from today until March 18th at midnight to submit their interest to the team at wired@zurb.com. What is ZURBwired? Siming Wong and Brice McGowen work on the menu template. ZURBwired is a 24-hour design collaboration, hosted annually by ZURB, where we complete a marketing effort for one lucky nonprofit. It's 24 straight hours of doing what we do best, all to benefit one special nonprofit…

• How was Firefox designed? What's next for Firefox?

  4 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  The ZURBsoapbox with Alex Faaborg of Mozilla was absolutely hopping! We had so many folks show up that we had trouble piling into the brainstorm room this time around. Alex started off sharing how design works in a large open source community as well as the challenges which Mozilla has faced as a company. He went on to talk about the future of Firefox as he showed us mockups of FF3.5, FF4 and FF5. A long line of questions followed from the audience at the event, as well as the Twitter stream and blog comments. Feel free to view Alex’s slides as you listen to the entire podcast below. You…

• Build Your Grid, ZURB Style

  2 Mar 2010 | 11:53 pm

  At ZURB we're fans of what we call the ZURB framework — really just a lightweight global CSS file containing a global reset, some basic typography styles, structural elements like a body container, and the grid. The way we say the grid is no accident — it's an evolving entity that we use frequently and that generally makes prototype and site construction quite a bit faster and easier on us. However: there's a catch. The grid is a 940/960 grid; 940 pixels of usable space with 10px padding on both sides, broken up into 16 columns. Each columns is 40px wide with 20px of gutter space,…

• Image Uploads with 100% Less Suck. Guaranteed.

  2 Mar 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Go Directly to the Demo and Code → We've all seen the basic file upload form for uploading avatars, images, memes, etc. The problem with these is that once you upload your image it's hidden from you. It's the same issue with masked passwords, you enter some data and then poof, it's gone. And not gone like sexy was gone, this is the kind of gone that not even Justin Timberlake can fix. The file input is going to look something like this: Did I upload a new picture of my face? Or maybe something less professional. It's like buying food at the grocery store, except you can't see what you…

• Justin.tv: One camera broadcast to a website with 35 million users

  24 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  Our last ZURBsoapbox with Justin Kan of Justin.tv was rocking! Justin shared his story of how he came up with the idea of a 24/7 live broadcast, how he became an international celebrity, and the sharp turn Justin.tv had to make to shape the company into the successfully operating business it is today. You can listen to the entire podcast below or download it on iTunes. Below is a quick summary and highlights from the event. Listen to Justin Kan's Podcast Subscribe: iTunes RSS Google Calendar & the birth of Justin.tv Back in 2005 Justin Kan and Emmet Shear built Kiko, the first AJAX web…

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  Yanko Design

• Air Cones For Road Safety

  Radhika Seth

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:05 am

  Road Cones can be a pain sometimes, for the driver a safety hazard and for the guy who has to place them on the road, a back breaking job. Not many must have thought of redesigning this thang, but innovation is really called for. Interim let’s look at the Air Cone Concept; it’s this flattened balloon strip that you lay on the road. Inflating it causes Air Cones to pop up, but care has been taken to ensure a sturdy design. Only hope that crazy kids with pins in hand don’t got popping it just for fun. Designers: Hoyoung Lee, Youngwoo Park & Junkyo Lee

• The Stool Connection

  Chris Burns

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:03 am

  Quadratic much? At the intersection between two curves comes this stool right here. Not to be kicked around all too much! It’s called the “f(x) stool” it’s the interconnection. It’s the birch, the plywood, and the adjustability in mathematics. As the curves get further away from one another, the seat gets wider, but you might feel a bit more nervous, as the support reduces. Birch Plywood, Memory Ecol 260 x 260 x 510(h) How many stools does it take to fill a house? I dare anyone to collect every single stool ever published on Yanko and put that in your quadratic…

• Ladder? No way! Ratchet!

  Chris Burns

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:02 am

  I didn’t ratchet my way into writing this article, I just hammered it out. But that’s not what Itay Laniado is all about. Itay Laniado designed this magnificent set of material, metal, and wood. It’s a ladder that’s got nothing holding it together but a single ratchet. And what’s best about that? Collapsibility. Lots and lots of collapsibility that means you can jam this ladder in just about any crack or nook. No screws, no glue, disassembled and assembled in a compact way. The ratchet doesn’t stop there though, NO! In fact is it also the handle that holds…

• A Bike for Ye Young Adults

  Chris Burns

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:02 am

  From the deepest streets of the sidewalks of intelligence and smart thinking comes this! A bike for the ages. Literally made for the ages between 10 years and 15 years – for kids who are of bike riding age. It is of common knowledge that it’s a strange time for kids of any of those ages, especially when bike riding comes around to petal. Let’s take a look at this particular solution and keep our butts in the right place. In those years between the big ten and the teening years, I must say there are enough weird things to worry about for a child. Having a bike that does not…

• Friday Giveaway: WIN A Reveal Watch by Projects

  Radhika Seth

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

  Reveal is an analog watch that reads in a digital format through a looking glass with the new time fading in and the old time fading out. Essentially it brings in the new moment while letting go of the past. Looking forward to the future is always a positive thing and if you want this positive influence in your life, shout it out to the world! To WIN the Reveal Watch Simply Follow YD on Twitter and Retweet this Caption: “Reveal Watch is my future! Follow @YankoDesign; retweet http://bit.ly/cAsEqC to win this watch” Reveal Watch comes in 4 models: Black Case with Black Metal Mesh Band:…

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  Design Mom

• Leslie Lewis Designs Giveaway

  Design Mom

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:56 am

  A beautiful giveaway today. From jewelry designer (and fellow Colorado girl), Leslie Lewis. You could win this gorgeous Not Your Mother's Pearls necklace. Five perfect strands. And then you could wear it out on the town. Or to the grocery store. Either way, you'd look lovely sporting such an elegant creation.Go to Leslie's site to see more of her jewelry. Earrings. Bracelets. Necklaces. At lots of different price ranges. Some of my favorites? The Classic Bali, Precious Metals, and Posh. But really, my favorite is the one up for grabs in this giveaway. Isn't it beautiful?To enter, leave a…

• We Are Fast

  Design Mom

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:29 am

  The weather has been lovely and all of the outdoor toys have spilled out of our garage. The jumpropes. The longboard. The ride-on jeep. And especially the bikes. Have you noticed all the pretty bikes available these days? I like these custom bikes by We Are Fast.My kids have bikes, but Ben Blair and I don't. We think this summer is the summer to get them. Do you bike?

• American Science & Surplus

  Design Mom

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:28 am

  Have you browsed the wares at American Science & Surplus? It's a fascinating place. You can find these pretty pushpins for less than $3. Or this clock for your math-whiz friend. Or you can find robot partz.Via Wee Wonderfuls

• Headbands by Blue Eyed Freckle

  Design Mom

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:29 am

  Maude's hair is at a great length for headbands and we've been searching out pretty ones far and wide. Like these lovely felt creations from Blue Eyed Freckle. Do you wear headbands? Do you like a wide or thin band? I've never been very good at wearing them, but I think they're adorable.

• VBAC story from Jodi Mockabee

  Design Mom

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:30 am

  Redemption: How I got my VBAC (and so much more) My story starts back twenty-plus years. Lots of young girls dream of their wedding, their dress, the flowers. Not me. From as far back as I could remember, I dreamt of my births. I dreamt of the miraculous way each body would enter the world, I loved everything baby-related. Fast forward to February, 2006. My husband and I were giddy with excitement over our home visit with my midwife. We were planning a home birth, which was, of course, a part of my childhood dreams... somehow this stemmed from the inspiration of my mother giving birth to my…

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  Articles Feed - Dwell

• In The Modern World » Valerie Casey

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:28 pm

  Maybe it was jet lag, or the incipient echo of Al Gore’s recently revealed truth. Meetings devoted to diaper design might have played a part, though SkyMall’s seatback brand of captive consumerism cannot be discounted. Whatever the catalyst, while circling in the skies above Denver International Airport, Valerie Casey’s crisis of conscience hit critical mass: “What am I going to do?” she despaired. “I can’t design another thing.”

• Conversation » Ebony Snow Chafey

  Dwell Staff

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:26 pm

  by Dwell StaffOwner and creative director Ebony Snow Chafey cofounded the Chicago-based design and stationery firm Snow & Graham in the spring of 1998. One successful decade later, her firm does more than $2 million worth of business each year, producing cards, calendars, stationery, notebooks, and even wallpaper. One of Chafey’s stated goals is “to put good design in everybody’s hands,” and that includes producing “big, bold, modern” holiday cards you could even send to Grandma. Amazingly, Chafey was once a welder, studying sculpture at the Art…

• Essay » Time Capsule

  Tom Vanderbilt

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:37 pm

  by Tom VanderbiltThe impending demolition of Kisho Kurokawa’s Capsule Tower strikes a nostalgic nerve in writer Tom Vanderbilt, who travels to Tokyo for a look at a future that never was.

• Off the Grid » Prince of Tides

  Sarah Rich

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:53 pm

  by Sarah RichFor all the joys of beachfront living, it’s not without its risks. But with some smart design and sound engineering, this small coastal house stands tall against the threat of rising tides.

• Essay » The Good Earth

  Charles Montgomery

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:52 pm

  by Charles MontgomeryAs the war-torn city of Kabul, Afghanistan, is transformed into a maze of blast walls, military checkpoints, and foreign bases, how might security architecture be changed to foster psychological stability?

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  Graphic Design Blog

• 20 Graphic Designers most followed on Twitter

  Charlie B. Johnson

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:11 am

    Twitter is the hottest social media network on the blogosphere. It enables people to connect with others all over the world with ease. Twitter serves as a wonderful platform for people of the same field to meet and connect. Likewise, the Graphic Design community is also benefited through the social networking of twitter. Graphic designers from all over the globe can find their counterparts on twitter and share their graphic design expertise. But the question is… which graphic designers are worth following? Which graphic designers are the most influential? Who has the most…

• Magical Street Graffiti – 35 Breathtaking Illusions!!

  Charlie B. Johnson

  9 Mar 2010 | 5:21 am

    Animation is about creating the illusion of life. And you can’t create it if you don’t have one. Brad Bird   Graffiti, by nature, is a very controversial subject as it represents a type of art which is mostly unauthorized and one that is in contrast to traditional forms of artwork. The ever growing street culture and graffiti are mostly provocative, appealing, bold and audacious. A concept that was originally used by gangsters to stamp their authority on a specific urban area, graffiti is now also used by graphic designers and creative artists to showcase…

• Are graphic designers valued and paid?? The bitter truths!!

  Charlie B. Johnson

  4 Mar 2010 | 4:48 am

  After spending some years in graphic design industry, couple of questions bewildered me the most… How much a graphic designer should be paid? On what criteria should he be paid? Although I confess that I joined the design field for the sheer pleasure and obsession, but then again, a person has to make ends meet as well. Right from my first ever project, I have continuously pondered on the subject of wages for graphic designers and as to how they should be paid. After having heard numerous common statements which clients say to graphic designers in my career, it is now that I am able to…

• Selecting A Graphic Designer – Choose or Lose!

  Charlie B. Johnson

  28 Feb 2010 | 10:03 pm

    Selecting the right man for the right job at the right time is an extremely difficult task. Clients, who are looking for graphic designers to do their work, often do not know how to select the appropriate graphic designer. Since the selection of a graphic designer is a very daunting and tiring process, clients tend to get frustrated and select the graphic designer they can easily locate. There are several ways that clients go about searching for a graphic designer. Some of these include: Checking design companies and freelance graphic designers. Contacting established companies and…

• 35 Amazing “Single Letter Logos” – Power of One!

  Charlie B. Johnson

  23 Feb 2010 | 5:16 am

    Which brand comes to your mind first when you see the letter “M”? I bet “McDonalds” is what strikes your mind. Undeniably, some of the biggest brands have built their entire reputation on a single letter. That is precisely the case with top brands like McDonalds, Honda, Unilever and QuickTime. Sometimes " simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" when it comes to logo designing. Here are some examples of famous brands dominating the world with their “single-letter” logos.   Famous “Single Letter” logos      …

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  Behance: Featured Projects

• toys

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:00 am

• Assaig General

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  Creativity and communication campaign of "Assaig General", a cultural event in La Capella. The concept revolves around the idea of the essay, the theme that articulates the contest and is transmitted through the idea of "physical process". Photographer: Oscar Martínez

• EYE OF PROVIDENCE

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Custom Designs for bands

• MSN TALK

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm

• Effing Typeface

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:00 pm

  The Effing Typeface.

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  WebUrbanist

• Starry Knights: 14 Stellar Star-Shaped Fortresses

  Delana

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am

  [ By Delana in Architecture & Design, History & Factoids. ] The military buildings of today are relatively bland and plain, but in centuries past military architecture was something to be admired. Military forts, whether they were stand-alone installations or incorporated towns within their walls, had to be tough enough to stand up to attacks and well-designed enough to effectively return fire when required. Star-shaped forts were a particularly interesting type of fortification. They first appeared around the time that gunpowder became commonly used in warfare; the unusual shape of…

• Abandoned Mental Asylum Hellingly, RIP, 33 Creepy Photo Tribute

  Angie

  10 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am

  [ By Angie in Abandoned Places, Architecture & Design, Urban Images. ] When you look at these photos, do you think death and derelict nightmare or do you think urban explorers’ dream? Explorers dared security guards and guard dogs to investigate and to photograph the decaying, otherwise forgotten, and rotten bedlam of massive Hellingly Asylum. Maybe these adventurers are just insane, or maybe they wanted to sift through the eerie and unspeakable beauty of the Victorian hospital complex. Hellingly Asylum even had an electrified railway, so let’s go off the rails on a crazy train to…

• Star Trek: The Next Generation of Fandom

  Marc

  9 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am

  [ By Marc in Architecture & Design, Furniture & Interiors, Gadgets & Geek Art. ] Star Trek has been an ongoing phenomenon since its debut in 1966. Star Trek consists of 2 series on the USS Enterprise, 3 spin offs, an animated series, and 11 feature films. A franchise this long lasting and successful creates a loyal following that is interested in anything related to the series. Whether it’s Star Trek clothing, home decor, or tattoos, there are a plethora of awesome examples of the fierceness of Star Trek fans. From the fantastic to the ridiculous, here are 10 of the most…

• Holgas, Polaroids & Pinholes: Lush Low-Tech Photography

  Steph

  8 Mar 2010 | 10:00 am

  [ By Steph in Architecture & Design, Graffiti & Drawing, Urban Images. ] 10 years into the 21st century, film photography has been almost completely written off as obsolete, with even amateur photographers ditching traditional cameras for the crispness and convenience of digital. But there’s something missing from today’s almost-too-perfect pictures: that indescribable magic that film can have. All the Photoshop filters and iPhone apps in the world can’t quite approximate the effects of low-tech photography taken with pinhole, Polaroid and Holga cameras. Pinhole Photography…

• Suspending Belief: 10 Span-tastic Bridges

  Steve

  7 Mar 2010 | 10:48 am

  [ By Steve in Architecture & Design, Travel & Places, Urbanism. ] Bridges might not get the respect the world’s tallest skyscrapers get but these horizontal architectural wonders push the engineering envelope just as hard. From “Galloping Gertie” to the Golden Gate, these 10 span-tastic bridges prove the journey is often more interesting than the destination. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA (images via: Momeld, NY Daily News and Wallpaper HD) No worthy discussion of amazing bridges can ignore the grand-daddy of them all, New York’s Brooklyn Bridge. The 5,989 ft…

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  dornob

• Let ‘er Rip: Cool New Home Wallpaper for DIY Room Decor

  d0rn0b

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  [ Filed under Furnishings or in the Decorative category ] This is do-it-yourself decor at its best: wallpapers that provide a framework to let children get creative and adults customize their interior design. More like peal-away borders than traditional wallpaper per say, this idea lets home owners blend the best of stylish professional design with unique, personal and artistic decorative touches. So easy a kid could do it (and does in the photos at the bottom of this page). Tired of watching the paint peal (metaphorically or otherwise)? This is a bit like wallpapering in reverse. Sound…

• Little Laundry: Portable Top-Loading Mini Washing Machine

  d0rn0b

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm

  [ Filed under Fixtures or in the Appliances category ] This pedal-powered cylinder has just one wash cycle – the one your power in order to shrink your appliance (and not your clothes). It looks like anything by a manual laundry machine, more like a hamper perhaps or most like, well, a trash can for your clothes. However, this odd little design packs a lot of innovative technological ideas and functional concepts into a very small-space unit that requires no plumbing or electrical port. Aside from this mini-and-portable invention saving space, why would anyone want to use their own…

• New Luxury Mega-Yacht: 10,000 Sf. Floating Super-Mansion

  d0rn0b

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  [ Filed under House Boats or in the Architecture category ] Less like a leisure craft and more like a 10,000 square-foot, three-level villa on the water, this incredible (and expensive) floating home can hardly be called a houseboat. After all, it is the opposite of the typical built-to-the-borders model of immobile houseboat – and looks like anything but a converted ship of the sea. Think it, perhaps, like a personal cruise ship – private parties only. At over 175 feet long and 100 feet wide there is room for a dozen guests and just as many crew members to run this water-riding…

• Walk on Water! HydroFloors Hide Under-Floor Indoor Pools

  d0rn0b

  10 Mar 2010 | 2:00 pm

  [ Filed under Various Rooms or in the Interiors category ] Like a hidden secret room in a haunted house or the trap-door in some evil genius mansion, this seems like something Hollywood would cook up – not a real-life design you can have installed in your own home. Watch the video below as what looks like a ceramic tile floor slips below the water’s surface. Vertical mobility takes on a whole new meaning as these Hydrofloors move up at the push of the button while the water seeps away, then slide back down when you want to turn the room (or patio or porch) back into a sunning or…

• Get the Lead Out! Cartridge-Free (& Erasable) Pencil Printer

  d0rn0b

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  [ Filed under More or in the Gadgets & Tech category ] How about a portable desktop printer that prints out pages you can erase? Beyond being a great, green and cheap alternative to buying endless colored ink cartridges, the prints themselves have a hand-made feel that only comes from that traditional graphite we all associate with hand-written letters and memos. Like the idea so far? Time to mix it up a bit: there is also a section of eraser dust, making this quite possibly the only printer idea designed to not only produce text or images on paper, but to even allow you to…

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• Quickie Post Housekeeping

  admin

  28 Feb 2010 | 8:38 pm

  Don’t Post So Quickly That You Forget to…. What is the biggest problem with the “quickie post”?  It is the few little things that the author might forget to do from a housekeeping standpoint that hinder the SEO of a site or embarrass you later.  So you decided to do a really quick post on the run (or by mobile).  You enter the text and add an image perhaps, and think you are good to go. Wrong! Did you check your permlink (especially if you fiddled with your title)?  Add a category?  Add your tags?  Check your spelling (come on – that one is easy, and we all…

• Favorite Tools for Web Design

  admin

  7 Feb 2010 | 6:25 pm

  I am frequently asked what tools I use for web design.  Many of the add-ons and plugins that I use are free and you might want to investigate for your own use if you don’t already use them. Hardware, etc.: Macbook Pro 3.06  8GB RAM(upgrading the RAM to 8GB makes all the difference in the world!), Dell 24″ LCD, Apple wireless keyboard and magic mouse Rain Design M stand – raises the MB Pro to right height to use  as 2nd monitor with the Dell,  cools the Mac, and gives me a little space underneath for stuff Harmon Kardon Speakers – you gotta have good sounds when…

• Free Income Blogging Guide

  admin

  18 Jan 2010 | 8:32 pm

  Well, my pal Joel, is at it again.  He has recently unveiled his new income blogging guide and you can get it for free here. If you want to discover: - The 2-step process you need to choose a proven money-making niche…get it wrong and you’ll never make any money - The 3 golden rules of keyword analysis…get one rule wrong and ALL your future efforts are wasted. - The exact step-by-step methods to find the best domain name for your blog …99% of bloggers miss this crucial “Search Engine Optimization” step - How to install WordPress in under 1 minute (as long…

• Grit and Glimmer

  admin

  3 Jan 2010 | 12:37 pm

  Heidi Swift’s new site.  Quite a transformation from her white site of last year.

• 7 Must Have Gadgets for Techies

  admin

  20 Dec 2009 | 9:37 pm

  Want to know 7 gift ideas for the Techie on your list? The Amazon Kindle allows you to get and read the latest book without leaving your chair. The Chill Pill RapCap is a tiny microphone for your iPod and comes in colors to suit every taste. Want a new digital camera with 12x zoom, and super fast shutter that also records movies in HD?  Check out the Panasonic Lumix ZS3. Livescribe makes a smartpen that is a great idea for designers or anyone who wants to record thoughts or information. Any size 3rd Generation  iPod Touch holds lots of music, videos (including TV and movies), your email,…

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  NYT > Art & Design

• Art Review | 'To Live Forever': Egyptian Funerary Art and Artifacts at the Brooklyn Museum

  By KEN JOHNSON

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:30 pm

  The Brooklyn Museum has assembled an exhibition that explores all facets of the Egyptian funerary industry.

• Antiques: Restoring F.D.R’s Harvard Dorm, and a Rare Jade Show

  By EVE M. KAHN

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:29 pm

  The nonprofit FDR Suite Foundation plans to restore a Harvard dorm as a minimuseum and guest quarters.

• Inside Art: Yves Klein Works Attract Attention in Sales and Exhibitions

  By CAROL VOGEL

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

  Yves Klein’s first solo museum show in the U.S. since a traveling exhibition in 1982 will open in May at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington.

• Metropolitan Museum’s Western Instruments, in a Shinier Home

  By DANIEL J. WAKIN

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:26 pm

  The Metropolitan Museum of Art recently reopened its André Mertens Galleries for Musical Instruments after eight months.

• Art Review | 'Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present': At MoMA, a Performance Artist Endures

  By HOLLAND COTTER

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:26 pm

  With the opening of “Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present,” a long-building energy wave of performance art hits the Museum of Modern Art full force.

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  Picocool

• Fashion Photography By Pierpaolo Ferrari

  phogph

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:09 pm

  Pierpaolo Ferrari was born and raised in Milan where he developed his passion for photography and art.3 Vote(s)

• The Calligraffiti of Niels 'Shoe' Meulman

  Nalden

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:03 am

  Niels 'Shoe' Meulman is an internationally known artist, graphic designer, and art director from Amsterdam. Shoe revolutionized the art of writing with Calligraffiti, an art form that fuses calligraphy and graffiti. He launched this movement in 2007 with a successful solo exhibition in Amsterdam. Since then, his Calligraffiti pieces (signed NSM) can be seen in various international exhibitions.2 Vote(s)

• Comb Over carpet is unusually cool

  sara

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:15 pm

  “Comb Over" is a carpet that takes inspiration from the comb-over hairdo commonly used by bald men. Designed by Meirav barzilay, the carpet clearly demonstrates as to how the beauty can be found in the blemishes of old age, which we tend to conceal. From covering yourself with the long strands or making a “ball" out of them to rest your head, you can use the carpet in various ways. Measuring about 120cm X165cm, this cool rug is gray color to gel well with any modish interior.2 Vote(s)

• MAD MEN Barbie Doll Diorama From Haute Doll

  laurasweet

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:15 pm

  Today it was announced that Mattel will be releasing MAD MEN Barbie Dolls. In honor of this, Haute Doll has created their own version of MAD MEN Barbie Dolls in a diorama for their upcoming issue.2 Vote(s)

• Photography by Carrie Schechter

  phogph

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:18 am

  Carrie Schechter’s free spirited nature has led her on many adventures with her camera in hand. As someone who pushes boundaries in both life and art, she has pushed the concept of photography to a level of hyperrealism.2 Vote(s)

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  Picocool - Most Recent

• Svilen Gamalov a4Cube Chaira4

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:21 am

  Although still in the concept stages of design, Svilen Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ provides an interesting example of modern design and how intricately it can be envisioned in the digital age. The chair, which combines futurist design elements of the 1950’s with modern sensibility, is designed to envelope the user, creating a comfortable and stylized space. Dynamic, even as a concept, Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ design is one we hope to see fully realized soon.1 Vote(s)

• Michael Manoukian a4Form and Functiona4

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:20 am

  Montreal photographer Michael G. Manoukian has created a study titled ‘Form and Function,’ a series of images that combine human x-rays with various tools. The work elegantly represents the relationship between form(the human image) and function(mechanical tools), demonstrating how both are inextricably linked and inform our understandings of each other respectively. Showing restraint and consideration with his choice of imagery, Manoukian’s ‘Form and Function’ provides an avenue for thoughtful consideration by the viewer.1 Vote(s)

• Coffee And Cigarettes

  pitaandpizza

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:16 am

  Coffee And Cigarettes can be now sitting on your desk or table (we thank Carlo Trevisani for it) and keep the emotions of the wonderful movie by Roberto Benigni alive. You don't have to be a smoker to enjoy this and smoking is not encouraged.1 Vote(s)

• Makeup Photography by Nadine Dilly

  phogph

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:04 am

  Beautiful fashion photography by Nadine Dilly, 28 years old talented photographer from Germany.1 Vote(s)

• Photography by Nigel Tomm

  phogph

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:12 pm

  Creative photo installation art by always a cult photographer, Nigel Tomm1 Vote(s)

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  Picocool - Most Popular

• Fashion Photography By Pierpaolo Ferrari

  phogph

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:09 pm

  Pierpaolo Ferrari was born and raised in Milan where he developed his passion for photography and art.3 Vote(s)

• The Calligraffiti of Niels 'Shoe' Meulman

  Nalden

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:03 am

  Niels 'Shoe' Meulman is an internationally known artist, graphic designer, and art director from Amsterdam. Shoe revolutionized the art of writing with Calligraffiti, an art form that fuses calligraphy and graffiti. He launched this movement in 2007 with a successful solo exhibition in Amsterdam. Since then, his Calligraffiti pieces (signed NSM) can be seen in various international exhibitions.2 Vote(s)

• Comb Over carpet is unusually cool

  sara

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:15 pm

  “Comb Over" is a carpet that takes inspiration from the comb-over hairdo commonly used by bald men. Designed by Meirav barzilay, the carpet clearly demonstrates as to how the beauty can be found in the blemishes of old age, which we tend to conceal. From covering yourself with the long strands or making a “ball" out of them to rest your head, you can use the carpet in various ways. Measuring about 120cm X165cm, this cool rug is gray color to gel well with any modish interior.2 Vote(s)

• MAD MEN Barbie Doll Diorama From Haute Doll

  laurasweet

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:15 pm

  Today it was announced that Mattel will be releasing MAD MEN Barbie Dolls. In honor of this, Haute Doll has created their own version of MAD MEN Barbie Dolls in a diorama for their upcoming issue.2 Vote(s)

• Photography by Carrie Schechter

  phogph

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:18 am

  Carrie Schechter’s free spirited nature has led her on many adventures with her camera in hand. As someone who pushes boundaries in both life and art, she has pushed the concept of photography to a level of hyperrealism.2 Vote(s)

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  Six Revisions

• Win a Web or Logo Template from TemplateWire

  Jacob Gube

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:14 am

  In this giveaway, five readers will get a chance to win an XTHML/CSS, Flash, or logo template of their choice from TemplateWire.com. Read on to see how you can partake in this giveaway. About the TemplateWire TemplateWire is a provider of premium XHTML/CSS templates, Flash templates and logo templates at affordable prices. For $49, you can get 12 months of unlimited access to all premium templates. Or you can get 3 months of access for $29. You can use the templates on an unlimited number of websites for you or your clients. You can follow TemplateWire on Twitter to keep up with news…

• Win the Entire Rosenfeld Media Book Collection

  Jacob Gube

  10 Mar 2010 | 9:00 am

  Rosenfeld Media, publisher of short, practical books on user experience design, is giving away its entire collection of books (retail value of $216) to a lucky Six Revisions fan via this Twitter-based giveaway. Each book will be provided to the winner in both paperback and digital eBook versions. Topics range from how to design web forms to prototyping to performing remote user research. You can view their entire book collection on their Products page. How to Enter this Twitter Giveaway Step 1: Find your favorite Rosenfeld Media Book Browse the entire collection of Rosenfeld Media and choose…

• 8 Ways to Promote Your Work Through Internet Collaboration

  Jacob Gube

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Promoting our products and services can be a time consuming and daunting task. A lot of us get tangled up in online self promotion without realising the value in collaboration more often with other people through the web. It can be a wise way to expand your network, pool resources and save time, money and work. The internet has opened up a range of exciting possibilities for gaining value through mutually beneficial arrangements or simply interacting with others in promoting your work effectively and ultimately landing more clients. Here are eight ways you can do this: 1. Joint Blogs/Sites…

• How to Increase Conversions on any Website in 45 Minutes

  Jacob Gube

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:00 am

  If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to "finish and forget" when it comes to web development. Once a website is live and the boss or client is happy, we close the project, kick off our shoes and crack a beer. Part of the problem with this approach is the ever changing landscape online. Something that converts visitors today, might not be working two months from now (in some cases, it may not be working in the first place, but no one took the time to test it). Redesigning a website, or even a single page, can be a tedious and time-consuming process. Re-opening a project…

• A Look into Color Theory in Web Design

  Jacob Gube

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:48 am

  Unarguably one of the most important aspects of any design is its colors. Designers create the style of a site, as well as the movement it makes, the emotion it creates, and its purpose based largely upon the color choices they make. Colors are powerful tools and an important thing all designers should understand when creating websites. Color Terminologies Many of you may have learned some color basics in school, but let’s quickly review some terminology in order to get a better grasp on colors and how to use them. Color Wheel Main Groups Colors are traditionally shown in a color wheel,…

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  Better Living Through Design

• 036 Tone Cabinet

  katie

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:05 am

  If you don’t know much about parquetry except in relation to flooring, well, you’re in for a treat. Parquetry is the technique of applying wood to make decorative or geometrical patterns on things, so while you might have seen it all over the place as far as floors, maybe seeing it applied to a modern cabinet deserves a second glance. This cabinet utilizes the traditional techniques of parquetry on furniture, and, as Leif.designpark states, “is an attempt at producing furniture using effectively materials and skills established in the Japanese culture.” Sounds good to…

• Handi Sleeve

  katie

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:37 am

  No need for those cardboard sleeves with these colorful handles. Of course, you’d have to carry it around with you, but hey, who said being eco-conscious was easy? And maybe having an actual handle will help you get a better grip to avoid mishaps/spillage.

• Copeland Light

  katie

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:05 am

  This is pretty affordable compared to some of the other task lights out there. Two sizes are available (Compact or Standard) and you can mount it on a regular base or table clamp (panel, slatwall, or grommet mount also available). Black or Silver. Manufacturer: Knoll Designer: Stephan Copeland

• Kilindi – Zanzibar

  mark

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:28 am

  I’ve always loved the idea of going to Zanzibar. Just off the coast off Tanzania, both these countries have always sounded so exotic. My image of Zanzibar has always been rough and ready though and perhaps not for the faint-hearted but with this new property even the most dainty of travellers can find a home here. Located on the island’s North Shore, each of the 15 pavilions has an upstairs and a downstairs, a plunge pool and views of the Indian Ocean. Ecologically sound too, the domed rooves collect rainwater to irrigate their own vegetable patch, a lot of the property runs off…

• Fatboy Sale (Gilt Groupe)

  katie

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:24 am

  Some of Fatboy’s bean bags are on sale over at Gilt. Majority of it is kid-sized, but there’s a couple of adult sized bags (in a sand and camouflage color), and the ottoman sized ones could work anywhere. FYI, the sale is through Gilt Groupe’s invite-only site (items sell out pretty quick). Point Bean Bag, $89.00 reg, $45.00 on sale Original Bean Bag, $229.00 reg, $125.00 on sale Avenue First Parc Bean Bag, $249.00 reg, $115.00 on sale Junior Bean Bag, $149.00 reg, $80.00 sale Island bean bag, $229.00 reg, $120.00 sale

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  Simply Stated

• Ugly Legs? Try Tablevogue!

  HollyBecker

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:21 am

  With spring on its way (yes, really -- you'll see!) I thought I'd share a company that can handle the problem of "ugly legs" on tables in a jiffy! Now there is a practical solution that not only looks great but turns utility and card tables into a chic focal point because let's face it, plastic tablecloths and covers that show the legs on folding tables don't give your party the polish that you're looking for. These covers are from a new company called Tablevogue and their covers are floor length, durable and neutral with box pleats  -- and an added bonus…

• Organizing Your Passions

  ErinDoland

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:15 am

  The Moleskine company has a new line of Passion Books to help organize the things in your life that fuel your curiosity and interest. Included in the series are journals for recipes, wine, books, music, films, and wellness. Each book has 240 pages where you can "record and reference information, notes, clippings and drawings about your preferred passions. Plus, you can then adapt them to your preferences - each arrives with a different series of fun tools for page customization: stickers, icons, glossaries, listings, themed calendars, a double pocket for clipping, ticket and card collection."…

• Nicole Hill Gerulat Photography

  HollyBecker

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:31 pm

  Nicole Hill Gerulat is a photographer in San Francisco. She is also a blog author, teacher, self-published author, and decorator/stylist extraordinaire! Here are some photos from her exquisite online portfolio where you can find a broad range of work from still life to food and lifestyle photographs -- all with Nicole's very special touch - casual, professional, bright, warm and feminine.   Originally from Utah, Nicole is a graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California and studied at The French Culinary Institute in New York City. Her current home is…

• 6 Things Your Mother Never Told You About Decorating (But She Might Have Told You About Life!)

  Nykia Spradley

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:33 pm

  As much as we may hate to admit it (especially as adults), moms are pretty much right about everything, including home decor. I'm sure many of you have experienced the subtle eyebrow raise of disapproval when your mom saw your new rug. Or as my mom does, a very telling "hmmm", which basically means she hates it. No matter what the gesture, consider this--she's probably right. Interior Designer, Donna Hoffman shares with Real Simple famous phrases from mom and how you can apply them to your interior design strategy. What design tips have you learned from your mom? Slow And…

• Organized Shoe Storage Options

  ErinDoland

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:54 am

  To get the longest life out of your shoes, it's important to regularly alternate the pairs you wear, clean them up a little and allow them to air out after a day on your feet, and store them in a way that protects them from scuffs, pests, and pets. How you store your shoes will be determined by what kinds of shoes you typically wear and your storage availability. The following are all storage options that might work for you: Over-the-door storage pockets: Shoe cubbies: Clothes rod hanging shoe organizer: Shoe rack: Clear plastic shoe boxes (what I use): Drop front shoe boxes: How do you store…

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  digg.com: Stories / Design / Popular

• The Three-Story Washing Machine

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:12 am

  So this was obvious: Place a few dividers into an otherwise normal front-loading washing machine, and separate your reds from your whites without washing a whole separate load.

• 40 Outstanding Photo Manipulation Tutorials

  8 Mar 2010 | 4:40 pm

  Photo manipulation is an art that requires lots of patience along with the expertise in Photoshop and other photo editing tools. With your creativity and imagination, you can manipulate any photograph the way you want! Now it’s all about your imagination and using Photoshop’s effects and other tools cleverly.

• The IE6 Resistance Must Be Stopped!

  6 Mar 2010 | 11:30 pm

  *****

• Finger Fail: Why Most Touchscreens Miss the Point

  5 Mar 2010 | 6:38 am

  You're not crazy, and neither are we: The touchscreen on the Apple iPhone really is more responsive than the screens on the BlackBerry Storm, the Motorola Droid, the Nexus One..

• New Design Inspiration: 17 Creative Bicycle Designs[pics]

  3 Mar 2010 | 9:00 pm

  Here we have a most spectacular collection of creative bicycle designs, for you to enjoy & gain inspiration from.................

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  Uncrate

• Apple iPad

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:40 am

  NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER (In your hands April 3rd)The granddaddy of all Apple rumors finally came true today. It's not going to change the world, but it might get you...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

• Polo Red, White & Blue

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:51 pm

  Fresh off outfitting the U.S. Olympic team at the Winter Olympics, Ralph Lauren is back with its Polo Red, White & Blue ($57) fragrance. Fittingly inspired snowy, icy mountain peaks,...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

• Garb: Real Genius

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:50 pm

  Be smooth like Val in this laser-sharp outfit that's perfect for the camp grounds at Bonnaroo or the campus of Caltech. Hoodie ($106) by Shades of Greige. Sunglasses ($139) by...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

• Billykirk Laptop Flight Bag

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:10 pm

  Handmade in the U.S. by Amish leather workers, the Billykirk Laptop Flight Bag ($300) might cost as much as a cheap laptop, but it's surely more stylish. The bag is...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

• Brooklyn Tailors Shirts

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:35 pm

  Sometimes you need clothing that's a step above what you can pick up from your local retail store — something that doesn't leave you looking like a midwestern local news...Visit Uncrate for the full post.

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  Outblush

• Limpet Bathtime Drinks Holder

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:27 am

  Ahhh, bathtime! Armed with your favorite scented bubble bath, a deep conditioning mask on your hair, a mega-trashy novel, and a glass of wine, you sit back, relax.... And realize...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Lace Camisole Bra

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:20 am

  For all of the ladies that can't stand their bra showing...the Lace Camisole Bra ($34) is just what you need! You won't mind when this pretty lil' bra peaks out...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Twinkle Living Peony Rug

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:19 am

  Wenlan Chia has a way of making perfectly sweet pieces, and the Twinkle Living Peony Rug ($97) is no exception. Made from 100% hand tufted New Zealand wool, this soft...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Bliss Steep Clean Mattifying Moisturizer

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:10 am

  In our ongoing quest to find a moisturizer that a) doesn't irritate our hypersensitive skin, b) doesn't make our skin oily & break out, and c) just makes our skin...Visit Outblush for the full post.

• Paulita Tiered Skirt

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:09 am

  Party in the Paulita Tiered Skirt ($475) like it's your birthday! This gorgeous mini is adorned with tiers of multicolored ruffles. It would look awesome with a tank and strappy...Visit Outblush for the full post.

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  MoCoLoco

• Off-Season by Tara Cooper

  sabine7

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:31 pm

• This Week At Art MoCo

  sabine7

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:08 am

  This week we discovered Hey, Hot Shot! 2009 Second Edition, a group exhibition of work by the five winners of a photography competition of the same name. Above we have Quantum Pong 3 (2006) by Jessica Eaton. See the rest of the week at Art MoCo after the jump.

• Corso Light by Estudi Arola

  Mike

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:33 pm

• Last Supper Table by Studio Lawrence

  Mike

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:29 pm

• Peled Light by Estudi Arola

  Mike

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:37 pm

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  Design Observer: Main Posts

• Designed Landscapes

  Design Observer

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:06 am

  A portfolio of photographs of designed structures and landscapes — from La Jolla to Marfa, from Hadrian's Villa to Storm King — by landscape architecture professor Ken McCown.

• Thomas Schumacher Symposium

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:10 pm

  The University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation is hosting the Schumacher Symposium: A Celebration of Life and Career. This two-day event is to memorialize Tom Schumacher's ideas, influence and unique and profound insights.

• Kopernik

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:22 pm

  Report on Kopernik, a new website for funding technology to assist populations in the developing world.

• Becoming a Designer in the Age of Aquarius

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:40 am

  On rereading S. Neil Fujita’s 1968 job manual, Aim for a Job in Graphic Design/Art.

• The Butterfly People

  Design Observer

  9 Mar 2010 | 12:48 pm

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  metacool

• metacool Thought of the Day

  Diego Rodriguez

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

• 11 blogs I dig

  Diego Rodriguez

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:38 pm

  Hi.  I was recently asked by the nice folks over at blogs.com to come up with a Top 10 list.  I have lots of favorite blogs.  You can see a few of them here to the right of this page, and many more gnarly ones over at Unabashed Gearhead Gnarlyness.  It was actually difficult to come up with a Top 10 list because I like so many different blogs, but after some serious procrastination I whittled it down to ten... or eleven.Top 10 Metacool BlogsEnjoy!photo credit: Russell Davies

• The Farm Aquatic with Dan Barber

  Diego Rodriguez

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:57 am

  Because it works on so many levels, this talk by Dan Barber was by far my favorite of TED 2010.  Without spoiling the talk for you, I love the way Barber takes us on a walk through his life, and has a conversation with us all along the way.  And it's a funny one at that.  His insights changed the way I think about the relationship between oceans and food; prior to this I did not recognize that one could create an aquatic version of Polyface Farm.  Amazing.This talk is also a master class in public speaking.  No, in public story telling.  This talk defines the bar by which we…

• Execution really matters

  Diego Rodriguez

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:03 pm

  Yes, anyone can say that they value a nicely pressed shirt, that their employees are 100% aligned behind delivering a world-class pressed shirt experience, that their shirts are the mostly likely to be properly ironed, etc...But can you actually do it?  Over and over and over?  Until it feels as natural as breathing, when it becomes the thing you just do?Thus are reputations made.  And reputation is the stuff really great brands and careers are made of.

• A conversation with Michael Mauer

  Diego Rodriguez

  4 Mar 2010 | 4:02 pm

  Earlier this year I was very fortunate to have a conversation with Michael Mauer, Porsche's head of design.  You can read the complete interview here at Aol Autos.I thought this thought from Mauer about creative leadership was particularly interesting vis a vis Innovation Principle 12, Instead of Managing, try Cultivating:... at the end of the day, I do not tell them to move a line exactly 50 mils lower or higher or more to the left or more to the right, because if the boundaries are too narrow you really kill all the creativity. I try to motivate people to think for themselves about…

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  Jeremy Scheller

• Foodie Week: Books, Movies, Links, Resources…

  jeremyscheller

  2 Mar 2010 | 10:51 pm

  As part of my personal, family and social food revolution, these are the resources that have changed the way relate to food. THE OMNIVORE’S DILEMMA Out of everything I’ve watched, read or listened to, this is by far the number 1 item on my list. I would recommend this book to everybody as a starting point to think about where our food comes from and the relationship we have with it. After this book, I became a Pollanaut. Nearly totally buying in to what Pollan says about the way in which we purchase and consume food. You also can’t beat listening to this book rather than…

• Thoughts: Who Killed the Electric Car

  jeremyscheller

  1 Mar 2010 | 8:03 pm

  So, I just got done watching “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and here’s my main thought… All things being equal, I think most logical, coherent and breathing people can agree on 1 thing: No pollution is better than some pollution. End of argument. Smog=bad. Clean air=good. It’s only slightly above neanderthal in its comprehension quota. I have little doubt, before or after watching this film that big business is self-intererested in serving the needs of its share price far beyond it’s responsibility to further the health and well-being of humanity. I have…

• Foodie Week. – No, for real this time.

  jeremyscheller

  1 Mar 2010 | 1:33 pm

  So, last week I was going to have a foodie week. Turns out, I hit a wall with my workload and couldn’t muster up the energy to do any writing. This week will be foodie week. Here’s how I’m going to break it down. Tuesday: Books, Movies, Links, Resources that have changed the way I think about food Wednesday: Living off the land this summer Thursday: Cookbooks that I use for inspiration (I rarely follow recipes, so they need to be inspiring…) Friday: Two of my personal recipes that always get a warm welcome

• The Paradox of More.

  jeremyscheller

  25 Feb 2010 | 10:41 pm

  More sounds better. More resources. More stuff. More beautiful. More productive. More is the standard I have set for myself. More outputs. More accomplishments. More pats on the back. More results. More is what I want and more is what I’m getting. In order to get more, I’m putting in More time. More stress. More money. More of my life. In order to get more, my family is getting Less daddy. Less husband. Less patience. Less love. I’m ready for Less perfect. Less outputs. Less pride. Less friction.

• Another Recent Identity Package from Redwire Creative.

  jeremyscheller

  18 Feb 2010 | 11:21 pm

  My company Redwire Creative recently helped give a visual identity to the EnterChange, a consultancy that helps organizations learn about themselves and navigate into seasons of change. Here’s the Visuals:

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• weekly wrap up + mike perry posters

  grace

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  in two weeks, mike perry will be showcasing some really beautiful work at the minneapolis college of art and design. running from march 26th-april 18th, ‘lost in the discovery of what shapes the mind‘ will celebrate some of mike’s newest work and will include an artist talk with mike the night before the opening. i loved getting a glimpse of all the work before it’s been set up (below) but i’m also really loving these one-of-a-kind screen printed posters that mike created as part of the show’s promotion. if i was in minneapolis i would definitely be…

• in the kitchen with: dwellstudio’s pistou soup

  grace

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:00 am

  When Christiane Lemieux of DwellStudio submitted this recipe in October, we thought it was a great idea for winter. Those of you who aren’t still watching the snow fall can take advantage of it as well.  You can use whichever vegetables are in season and most flavorful, even if the recipe takes advantage of summer’s finest.  Hearty soups are a great way to use up any surplus vegetables you have around and though I had every intention of pureeing the leftovers and freezing it, my husband ate it all so there were none!   Vegetarians/vegans can substitute the chicken stock with a…

• small measures with ashley: starting seeds indoors

  grace

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:00 am

  Last Tuesday’s snow fall finally fully succumbed to this week’s warming trend. A brief walk around my property the other day revealed the presence of many, many daffodil buds sending their green arms of praise and golden heads of happiness up and out of the ground, rousing themselves from this winter’s protracted cold, ready for the spring throw-down to officially commence. Their arrival reminded me that it’s time to get started growing seeds. Accordingly, today’s small measure covers the fundamentals of indoor seed starting. Whereas some seeds are directly sown,…

• Hanging and Hidden Storage

  Simone of TAA

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  It’s Tiny-Ass Apartment’s last day here on the Design*Sponge guest blog! *Sniff* I’mma miss you all! I want to thank Grace again for giving me this opportunity, and to thank you readers for welcoming me onto your computer screens. There are SO MANY more TAA tips and tricks to talk about (*cough*Visitmysite!*cough, cough*), but today I’ll leave you with some storage n’ sourcin’. First up, here are some ways to cram even more storage into your teensy home. If you’re short on floorspace, you’re usually left with no choice but to climb the walls.

• orange chocolate mini cupcakes

  grace

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  it’s never too early to start the day with something sweet, so i wanted to share this delicious recipe- and cute decoration idea from allyson baker. allyson announced she was going to have a baby by baking her co-workers these delicious cupcakes with fun little wrappers and tags. i think the idea is so sweet- and so is the recipe- so i couldn’t resist sharing a quick recipe for orange chocolate mini cupcakes from allyson this morning before we jump into our main recipe later this morning. click here for allyson’s full post and the recipe. thanks (and congratulations!)…

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  Design Sojourn

• Reinventing Work

  DT

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

  Click graphic to see it bigger! Seth Godin’s new book, Linchpin (Amazon link), reinvents work by challenging everyone to be an “Artist” now! (Check out the Linchpin manifesto graphic above for a gist!) This is something most designers should already do well, and then again for some of you maybe do better? Now, if the man on the street is encouraged to work with passion and artistry, how is a designer, whose work is about passion and artistry, going to do one better?

• Design’s Return on Investment

  DT

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:31 am

  Looks like China is getting it when it comes to design. In a recent interview on the local Chinese CCTV, Chen Dongliang, Director of the Beijing Industrial Design Center, has highlighted the tremendous economic value of Industrial Design to China’s economy. The output value of industrial design in Beijing reached 80 billion yuan in 2008. Now around 250-thousand employees are working for nearly 20-thousand design companies in the city. Beijing is also expanding technology service and high-end manufacturing industries, both of them can help boost the industrial design sector. That’s…

• Why are there so few truly remarkable products?

  DT

  4 Mar 2010 | 7:30 am

  It’s quite simple really. Our industrialized economy, founded on mass manufacturing and economies of scale spurred by consumerism, is the greatest enemy of remarkable products. Of course many products will come close, in fact many will be hailed as fantastic or even great, but the truly remarkable will be few and far between. People striving to create awesomely remarkable products can do so because it is actually quite straightforward. Unfortunately it rarely happens, as making remarkable products is a constant uphill battle against the basic machinery that makes it all happens. Lets…

• Frustrated Consumer Designs a Dead Simple Headphone Wire Management Solution

  DT

  22 Feb 2010 | 6:49 am

  A Lifehacker reader, frustrated with every headphone wire management solution in the market, decided to design his own dead simple solution that I dare say rivals any professionally designed consumer solution! I do wonder why designers can’t seem to get away from reinterpreting the dog bone, fish bone or donut? Charles Kim found that by reusing a vinyl badge clip, (found on those old conference badge tags) he could keep his headphone wires cleanly wrapped up, knot and tangle free. Furthermore, this metal clip also allows the device to be attached to objects like a shirt or bag, so that…

• Product Hack found in the Back Streets of Hong Kong

  DT

  21 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am

  A colleague recently shared with me an interesting product proposition he purchased. It’s not really a product proposition as such, but an interesting mix of different electronic components slapped together in a “why did I not think of that” manner. It was purchased for under USD $50 from the back streets of Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po electronics district. This sound system, has a simple pair of unadorned speakers, shocking neon colored LCD display, volume dial, and a radio antenna. What is interesting is the built in MP3 player that plays media from a ubiquitous SD Card…

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  A(nother) renovation blog

• A taxing situation

  kaybar007

  9 Mar 2010 | 10:29 am

  Last week I got a letter from Parcel Force telling me I had received a package from New Zealand. They were holding it until I paid £28.64 VAT and a £13.50 clearance fee. I had no idea who had sent his package or what was in it so was loathe to hand over £42.14 for what could be something I didn't want. Heck, £40 buys an hour long massage, a hair cut or a week's worth of lunches.Rob found out that

• Re-mortgage fun

  kaybar007

  2 Mar 2010 | 1:36 pm

  Hello spring, about freakin' time. London seems to have been suffering from the mother of all deluges for what feels like weeks and now we've had two consecutive days of blue skies. The park is popping with flowering bulbs and it's nice to cycle without having to wear horrid waterproof tent trousers.Spring is about the nicest thing to happen this week. I am suffering from a comedown - Depeche

• Mirror, mirror on the wall

  kaybar007

  16 Feb 2010 | 1:12 pm

  This may come as no surprise to those who see me every day, but we're lacking well-placed mirrors in this house. Our last flat had a wall of windows in the bathroom so everything from flossing to makeup application was usually done with strong daylight. Here though, all three spaces designated for personal grooming are in badly lit, internal spaces. I decided to remedy this on the back of my

• Clearing out clutter

  kaybar007

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:58 pm

  This past weekend was the first time - in about two years? - that we had absolutely nothing social pencilled in. A completely free Saturday *and* Sunday is pretty much a rarity since having kids. The goal was to spend both days unpacking the stacks of boxes that have been bugging me for the last year so that the bank valuer could see the space without being distracted. Somehow on Saturday we

• Downstairs wall update

  kaybar007

  9 Feb 2010 | 1:43 pm

  This is a white expanse of wall. And it may look like the most boring thing you've seen in a while but if you scroll back through these posts, you'll see that this used to be home to a rusty, ancient boiler. The Polish builder managed to get it looking pretty good, though it will need proper plastering at some point to make it super smooth. In the meantime, the only reminder that the boiler was

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• Showcase of Double-Sided Business Cards

  Steven Snell

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:27 am

  Business cards are a necessary marketing tool for any designer, and they also provide an opportunity for the designer to showcase some creativity and to make a lasting impression. In this post we’ll feature 25 examples of double-sided business cards for your own inspiration. There are a lot of different approaches taken by the designers of the cards shown here, but each presents an attractive image to potential clients. This post is supported by UPrinting.com, the online printer that understands the needs of designers. UPrinting offers custom sizes, blind shipping and free proofs with…

• Showcase of Textured and Distressed Typography

  Steven Snell

  10 Mar 2010 | 9:28 am

  Grungy, textured designs are very common right now. These types of effects can also be used with typography to create impressive results. In this post we’ll feature 25 examples of textured and distressed typography. If you see something you like, please click through to see more work from the designer. For more inspiration from typography please see our gallery site TypeInspire. For more typography inspiration please see: 30 Top Sources of Typography Inspiration Typography Inspiration Showcase Showcase of Big, Bold Typography Showcase of Typography and Lighting Effects

• Win 1,000 Business Cards from Next Day Flyers

  Steven Snell

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:59 pm

  Next Day Flyers has offered to give 1,000 business cards and $25 of printing credit to a lucky reader of Designm.ag. If you’re not familiar with Next Day Flyers they provide offset printing services and specialize in quick printing, mailing and finishing marketing materials. They are available to print business cards, print greeting cards, print door hangers and more. They also offer 24-hour turnaround on all custom printed promotional materials. The company has been around for 8 years (located in Rancho Dominguez, CA) and has served almost 90,000 customers. The winner of this…

• 25 of the Best Non-Profit Websites

  Steven Snell

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:49 am

  In recent years the quality of non-profit websites has improved dramatically. Fortunately, a growing number of organizations are recognizing the need for a quality website and the opportunities that it presents. In this post we’ll showcase 25 well-designed sites of non-profit organizations. If you enjoy this collection please see the one we did back in December or 2008, 40+ Inspirational Non-Profit Website Designs. This post is supported by SnobbySlice. SnobbySlice provides PSD to HTML/CSS services created by coders for coders. With our money back guarantee, we’re confident in our…

• Freebie: High Res Spray Paint Textures

  Steven Snell

  5 Mar 2010 | 12:56 pm

  Today we have a high-quality set of 8 spray paint textures to release to DesignM.ag readers. The textures are from Sebastiano Guerriero of WeGraphics. This is a follow up to the first set of spray paint textures released at WeGraphics. The textures are free for personal or commercial purposes (which includes use for creating templates or themes to distribute or sell). All 8 textures are shown below. Click on any of them to go to the Flickr page where the image can be downloaded. Or you can download the whole set at the end of the post. Download all 8 textures in a zip file (52 MB) About the…

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  The Best Part

• Top 50 Bands of 2009

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:16 pm

  Top 50 bands of 2009 according to The Hype Machine, illustrated by 50 of their favorite artists. Via Designworklife.

• Barraco Collection

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:08 pm

  Nice new furniture collection by Brazilian studio Fetiche Design utilizing recycled materials. Via Design Milk.

• Poster of the Day

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:07 pm

• Valentin Fischer

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:58 pm

  German illustrator Valentin Fischer has just put his portfolio of goodies online.

• James Roper

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:26 pm

  There's a crazy energy in the paintings of James Roper.

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  ValleyZen.com

• 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…

• TEDx Silicon Valley: Over 100,000 watch in 45 countries

  Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka

  16 Dec 2009 | 2:24 pm

  On Dec 12th, TEDx Silicon Valley brought together several hundred leading thinkers and doers to talk about Innovations for Social Change. A great lineup included Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Peter Thiel (Clarium Capital/Founders Fund), Thomas Goetz (Wired Magazine), Dr. Clayborne Carson (Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute at Stanford University) and many more. I was fortunate to be a speaker as well, and my talk included a musical performance and slides of my art. More on this coming soon in another post. Some cool facts about our TEDx: More than 100,000 individuals watched…

• Moonalice Band, Twitter & the art of Subtraction

  Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka

  29 Nov 2009 | 8:32 pm

  “We used to have a manager and we got rid of them. We use to have a PR person and we got rid of them. We used to have a [inaudible] and we got rid of them,” Moonalice guitarist Roger McNamee (aka Chubby Wombat) said on stage to the enthusiastic crowd below at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Sound serious? Sure — the art of subtraction is not an easy one. McNamee continued “So we turned it all over to Facebook and Twitter and have shared thousands of downloads with you. Thank you for supporting us as we give away this music — and — we…

• How to Get a Lucky Domain: ZEN, Numerology and IDN

  Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka

  14 Oct 2009 | 3:14 am

  As a child, I was enthralled with the works of James Burke. Like the enso, the tales he told had no beginning or end. His work simply explored the “connectedness” of things, both past and present. I was reminded of James Burke while attending the recent ICANN gTLD & IDN Outreach event in Hong Kong (videos of all of the sessions and materials are available here online). What reminded me of James Burke while attending the event was the combination of ICANN’s new gTLD initiative with the IDN initiative. One of the few restrictions on new gTLDs is that the gTLD cannot consist solely of…

• Fashion Week: Catherine Malandrino, Mary J Blige, Tyson Beckford, Kim Kardashian

  Bill Fenwick & Drue Kataoka

  19 Sep 2009 | 1:46 pm

  Catherine Malandrino and Bernard Aidan invited us to Catherine Malandrino’s Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC. Staged at the Chelsea Art Museum on the West Side of Manhattan, Malandrino placed her models on pedestals instead of walking them down a runway. We arrived early to slip backstage and capture the pre-show mayhem and excitement. Recording star and hip hop diva Mary J Blige, Grammy Award-winning British R&B singer Estelle, Ralph Lauren supermodel and Host of Bravo’s “Make Me a Supermodel” Tyson Beckford, E! Star Kim…

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  Arkitip Intel

• Parra at Project Space

  Arkitip Studio

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 pm

  As a means of bringing our collective creative pursuits into an experiential environment, Arkitip and Incase have partnered to open Project Space, a unique setting for exhibitions, performances and installations. Along with original artwork, Project Space will support a limited range of curated products that will rotate based on availability. This will include all special project endeavors from each brand. Project Space stays true to Arkitip’s founding principles: supporting the arts, promoting freedom of expression and making art affordable and accessible. We are proud to announce our…

• Old Motorbikes

  Damon Way

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:13 am

  This website has some beautiful older motorbikes displayed.

• Becoming a sculpture

  Yorgo Tloupas

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:24 am

  I recently had the extreme honor of becoming a sculpture, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity which used to be the privilege of kings and knights. Xavier Veilhan, who I had the pleasure of working with last year on his show Veilhan Versailles, had scanned me in 3D a few years ago, as part of his project of sculptures of his friends. He just – finally – produced three life-size sculptures called “yorgo”: one in aluminum, and two in a composite material which feels pretty amazing, gum-like. All three have been sold to collectors already, but I managed to see two of them at…

• The Last Tuesday Society

  Yorgo Tloupas

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:48 am

  Sorry for the lack of blog postings recently, I’ve been insanely busy. In the midst of all this I passed by London and bumped into my friend Viktor Wynd. He’s a true eccentric like only Great Britain makes them. Mysterious, dapper, well-spoken, charming, and with an unlimited passion for all things out of the ordinary. He organises masked balls of the utmost decadence, has set up a series of lectures, and runs a shop/gallery in London: The Last Tuesday Society. The place is a sight to behold, full of brilliantly unexpected artifacts, old books, stuffed animals, shrunken heads,…

• Eddie Klindt

  Wood Wood

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:25 am

  Our boy representing Karl.

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  KN | Kitsune Noir

• ‘They Had Faces Then’ by In Silent Movies

  Bobby

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:32 am

  I haven’t shared any of my personal work in a while so I thought I’d show you this album art I created about a month ago. It was for a band called In Silent Movies, a little band from Ohio that wrote me out of the blue and asked if I’d be interested in creating artwork for their album. I took a listen to their MySpace page, liked what I heard, and decided to take on the project. They liked the style I already had and let me go in any direction I wanted. Listening to their songs there was definitely a nautical feeling to it that I wanted to play up. Overall I went with some…

• The Panic Status Board

  Bobby

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:16 am

  Having an entire board dedicated to statistics based around your business is such a rad idea, and Panic has created a beautiful monster called the Panic Status Board. What they’ve done is created a way to track all of the major things they do, like emails to return, their status on products and even a feed of their Twitter updates. This seems like something every person could use. Imagine if you had a board like this to keep track of your life? Sure, you could say that we have things like computers and iPhones that do that kind of stuff, but I like that this board is dedicated to just…

• ‘70 Million’ by Hold Your Horses!

  Bobby

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:58 am

  I was sent this music video last week by a reader and since then I’ve seen it totally explode all over the place, and rightfully so. The folks over at L’Ogre have created a great video for the band Hold Your Horses! and their song 70 Million. The video features the band dressed up in costumes and in scenery that mimics classic paintings. You’ve got Renoir and Picasso and all those guys represented, and it’s amazing that they were able to get the lighting on these so right. Plus, the song itself is pretty good as well, I’d love to hear more. Bobby

• The Desktop Wallpaper Project featuring Ward Jenkins

  Bobby

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:12 pm

  I’m totally sorry that I didn’t post this wallpaper yesterday, my days have been super busy, which I’ll be speaking about on Monday. Until then, sorry about the delay. This week’s desktop comes from one of the nicest and most talented illustrators out there, Mr. Ward Jenkins. He’s a fantastic artist with that kind of retro vintage style but with a contemporary spin that makes his work feel fresh and vibrant. Plus he uses the best colors, the man is a genius in that department. He also has an epic beard which I believe stores his talent. I asked Ward to create a…

• Andy Spade Interview by David Coggins for A Continuous Lean

  Bobby

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:10 pm

  Andy Spade: At the Bar by David Coggins I posted this about this Andy Spade interview on my Twitter but there are a couple of gems that I wanted to point out: DC: It seems like it’s not enough to design something—it has to have a place in the world, and be used in the world and responded to. It’s not enough to be self-referential or clever for its own sake. AS: Exactly. DC: It seems that there’s a lot of that these days. AS: There is a lot that. It’s one thing if it’s a conceptual art piece, but another if it’s an object to be used. My friend Rich Silverstein, who’s in…

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  Core77

• Core-toons Poster "The Dreaded Killer Jellyfish of Graphic Design Favors" now available!

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:55 pm

  Click to enlarge Our most popular Core-toon illustration, The Dreaded Killer Jellyfish of Graphic Design Favors is now available as a poster! A limited-edition of 150 prints have been silk screened by the Post Family printers in Chicago on French Smart White paper, and Individually numbered and initialed by the artist lunchbreath. The print is 18" x 24" (45.7cm x 61cm) and ships in a super tough reusable metal-capped tube. Available now for just $20 (plus shipping), it's the perfect "note-to-self" for next time you're even contemplating another quick design favor for a friend -- or thank you…

• Shaped by Our Shipping, Part 1: Empty wooden ships led to paved roads

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am

  Wooden ships used to set sail from New York fully laden with American goods to bring to the Old World. If the trade balance was perfect, they would unload their stuff in Europe and sail back to America loaded up with an equal amount of European goods; but since more Europeans wanted American resources than vice versa, that wasn't the case. After unloading in Europe, something was needed to load the empty ships up with for ballast for the return journey. At the time cobblestones were the cheapest, densest, most easily mass-produced and most compact units of weight around, and their squarish…

• Books in the age of the iPad

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:13 am

  Print is dying. Digital is surging. Everyone is confused. As you catch wind of the arrival of the iPad pre-order (breathe, breathe), we'd like to point out a wonderful article on a topic dear to Core77: Books in the age of the iPad, by Craig Mod (thank you, Golden Age). Instead of mourning the loss of the printed page with the arrival of the iPad, Craig points out that it may actually improve the publishing industry by digitizing much of the junk and making room for the stuff that actually ought to be printed, and with care. And anyway, who said there's only be one way to consume written…

• Wright is seeking a Full-Time Web Developer in Chicago, IL

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:14 am

  Full-Time Web DeveloperWrightChicago, IL Located in Chicago, Wright is the premier auction house specializing in modern and contemporary art and design. We're looking for an energetic, scrupulous and progressive developer with experience in PHP/MySQL to join our company and aid in the expansion and maintenance of our cutting-edge brand and web presence. Working directly with management and our in-house design and photography departments, as the developer you will be primarily responsible for advancing, developing, deploying and maintaining Wright's three websites: wright20.com, wright-now.com…

• The Big Rethink: How companies will be built around consumers in future

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:40 am

  Jonathan Salem Baskin, author of Bright Lights & Dim Bulbs, describes himself as a Chief Heretic. He started out challenging the idea that customer centricity was a new idea. "Did we build western civilisation by accident? Have we not been listening to our customers?" Jonathan counsels us against the idea of the crowd running things. It is dumb that companies like Ford and Microsoft listen to customers and utilise that listening answering the customers' wants directly. Jonathan wants to present us with new ideas for what customer centricity might mean, and explain what we need to do from a…

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  decor8

• Budget Decorating Checklist

  decor8

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:01 am

  Here’s my budget decorating checklist on Real Simple.© Decor8. For personal, non-commercial use only. Feed ID: cdaa5590db8fca9e92d06113ccfa4e5e

• Bungalow From Denmark

  decor8

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:24 pm

  I’ve been wanting to share Bungalow with you for months now because I see them in decorating magazines often over here but I kept forgetting to write about them… but no more! You deserve to know about this beautiful Danish decor company if you don’t already because they specialize in a wide range of products that feature mostly Indian hand-blocked prints – like bedding for adults and children, tea towels, cosmetic bags, clothing for kids, and more only with a twist — a touch of clean, modern Danish style. They have something for everyone!If you have time, please…

• Moonbasket: Lighting + More!

  decor8

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:37 pm

  Oh, oh, oh! This is hot. Moonbasket in South Africa has some mind blowing crochet designs on their website like crochet pendant lamps, cuff bracelets, stools, and votive candles made out of cotton string and jute twine. Cape Town designer and artist Dani Le Roy launched Moonbasket and works alongside business partner Laura Summs to design and make pendants and other home accessories out of mostly natural materials. Stunning!So tactile, and very grandma’s house gets a mega modern makeover! And you know what I learned about crochet today that I never once thought about?

• Warren Heath Photography

  decor8

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:15 pm

  Do you know how long I’ve been wanting to sit down today and write a blog post? Literally all day and it’s 11 pm and well, better late than ever. So. How are you? How was your day? Mine is nearly over because remember I’m 6 hours ahead of the east coast now, but my day was good overall. I have some exciting plans in the works and I should be able to make a formal announcement soon — but both are things that I think will benefit you in some way so no… I’m not pregnant and no, I’m not moving though I’m still hoping I find an apartment. I’m…

• Empire Vintage: Shop Tour

  decor8

  10 Mar 2010 | 3:11 pm

  Let’s take a vacation together, shall we? I say we all jump on our virtual plane and jet down to Melbourne, Australia to visit the shop of designer Lynda Gardener, whom I’ve talked about on decor8 before. Gardener is a creative genius and not shy in her decorating approach by any means — she is a bold, confident lady who displays remarkable talent and vision.In her shop, Empire Vintage, her finds are lovingly curated and artfully displayed in a way that inspires creative ideas. Just to walk through is an experience whether you actually purchase something or not. Shopping at…

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  TheDieline.com: Package Design

• Student Spotlight: Geneviève Côté

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  "If it is indirectly the quest of spices that led to the discovery of the Americas by...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Kabbalah Vodka

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  Kabbalah is the newest brand of Russian Vodka created by beverage maker EZ Protocols. Called...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Box Bottle Bag Interview by Idsgn

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm

    Idsgn features and in-depth look at Box Bottle Bag, including previews of the inside of...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Nature's Agave

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  New work from The Engine Room:"Nature’s Agave Nectars are premium, certified organic, and made...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Mongkol Praneenit’s Lightbulb Packaging

  Barry Duncan

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:32 am

  Via: Definitive TouchAs the world changes, so too must we change with it, and Mongkol...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

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  information aesthetics

• Doodling Funny Infographics with Google Maps

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:54 pm

  The always surprising and refreshing Abstract City blog at New York Times Online, which regularly features visual pearls like New York in Lego and Subway Map Bathroom Tiling, has just posted a nice collection of graphical depictions [niemann.blogs.nytimes.com] that mimic the visual style of Google Maps. However, where I first assumed they were real outtakes or crops without any major alterations, some, if not all, seem to be newly created. On each image, the captions have been changed so they are interpreted as information graphics instead of geographical maps.

• Visualizing the Issues behind Food Dependence: How to Feed the World?

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:44 am

  If you appreciated the depth and level of detail of the now classic infographically animated The Credit of Crisis - Visualized, you will probably also like the following! "How to Feed the World?" [dvanw.com] explains in more than 8 minutes the intrinsic issues involved with international food dependence and the existing regional differences of food intake, in both quantity as quality. For instance, in Europe, people have access to a varied, large diet, while the available (affordable?) food in Africa does not cover the normal human needs, causing African people to die about 20 years younger…

• Google Public Data Explorer

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:36 pm

  Google Public Data Explorer [google.com] is yet the latest entry in the ongoing race to democratize data access and its representation for lay people. Similar to Many Eyes, Swivel, Tableau Public and many others, Google Public aims to make large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As a unique feature, the charts and maps are able to animate over time, so that any meaningful time-varying data changes become easier to understand. The goal is for students, journalists, policy makers and everyone else to play with the tool to create visualizations of public data, link to them, or…

• Obama Loves Infographic Movies (and Edward Tufte)

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:03 pm

  Yesterday, I tweeted the quite surprising news that information graphics guru Edward Tufte will be joining the Recovery Independent Advisory Panel [edwardtufte.com], which aims to track and explain $787 billion in recovery stimulus funds in the US. I was convinced this news event had been given sufficient attention. Little did I know. I just discovered the Obama campaign actually loves infographics so much, they recently have featured an infographic-style movie on their official website [barackobama.com]. While not being shockingly original, except of maybe the dramaturgical twist around the…

• Tim Berners-Lee: The Year Open Data Went Worldwide (TED Talk)

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:06 pm

  The very short TED talk by internet pioneer Tim Berners-Lee shows a few of the interesting results where open data gets mashed up in various compelling data visualizations. The talk includes many examples the avid infosthetics reader should already know, including Where Does my Money Go?, California Stimulus Map, data.gov.uk Newspaper and OpenStreetMap Edits. Other projects, not blogged about before on this site, include Making Water a Matter of Race [time.com], Afghanistan Election Data [afghanistanelectiondata.org] and Haiti OpenStreetMap Edits [itoworld.blogspot.com]. Watch the movie…

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  The Groundswell Blog

• 72 Hours: A Block Rebellion in Boston’s Neighborhoods

  James David Morgan

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:04 am

  City Life/Vida Urbana and Greater Four Corners Association have teamed up with Groundswell Journal contributors John Hulsey, Ilaria Minio Paluello and other members of the community, to recapture a group of foreclosed houses in the Four Corners part of Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston.  The intervention begins this Saturday (March 13th, 2010) at 5:00PM, at [...] Related posts:Mel Chin’s Fundred Project Launches in Boston Anti-Consumerist, Conscious Caroling in Boston Yael Bartana’s “Wild Seeds” at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art

• Out Now!: Groundswell Journal on Crisis Folklore

  James David Morgan

  2 Mar 2010 | 9:25 am

  Groundswell’s journal is hot off the presses, and available in our online store.  Copies are available in select book stores (see below) and are coming soon to the rest of the country and the UK!  If you’re interested in helping to distribute copies, please contact us. This first edition focuses on crisis folklore, and includes contributions [...] Related posts:Call for Submissions: Groundswell Seeks Crisis Folklore Last Day for Proposal Submissions to Groundswell’s Journal Out Now! The Journal of Aesthetics & Protest Issue #7

• Design Studio for Social Intervention Open House with SmartMeme

  James David Morgan

  1 Mar 2010 | 10:41 am

  In celebration of their new space, the Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI) will host an open house this Friday, March 5th, from 3-8PM. SmartMeme’s Doyle Canning, DS4SI’s current Activist-in-Residence will be cohosting, and DJs Paul Nickerson and Francis Englehardt will be spinning. DS4SI is on the second floor of 1946 Washington Street, in Roxbury, [...] Related posts:The Little Dig, And Things of That Nature: Gardening Urban Intervention The Social Contexts of Light, a sprout spaghetti dinner Close Encounters 2: Acts of Social Imagination

• Mel Chin’s Fundred Project Launches in Boston

  James David Morgan

  19 Feb 2010 | 4:53 am

  The Urbano Project and Artists in Context lend a hand to Mel Chin’s collaborative art piece, Fundred, this weekend, as the project celebrates its Boston kick-off. Fundred is an advocacy strategy to garner $300m in federal funding for lead decontamination efforts in New Orleans. Participants draw interpretations of U.S. $100 bills, and after [...] Related posts:72 Hours: A Block Rebellion in Boston’s Neighborhoods Anti-Consumerist, Conscious Caroling in Boston Yael Bartana’s “Wild Seeds” at Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art

• Now Online: Tim Devin’s “The History of Somerville, 2010-2100″

  James David Morgan

  18 Feb 2010 | 2:48 pm

  Somerville’s speculative history/community art project by artist Tim Devin (previously seen on Groundswell here) has launched, offering a rich vision of the next 90 years, from fleets of mobile libraries to population influx due to the flooded streets of neighboring Boston.  Grab a free PDF of the book,  or browse the full timeline here. Tweet This! Share [...] Related posts:The History of Somerville, 2010-2100 The Center for PostNatural History’s Permitted Habitats, Transgenic Organisms, and Genetic Copy Prevention HONK! No Noise Is Illegal, Now Online

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  PagePlane.com

• Witness to the history of graphic design, typography, printing—and everything else

  chuck

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:35 pm

  The first issue of Popular Science magazine appeared just seven years after the close of the Civil War. This month it began offering (in partnership with Google) its entire 137-year archive for free browsing. Each issue appears just as it did at its original time of publication, complete with period advertisements. Amazing. How the new Popular Science is printed, for example, is detailed in the October 1938 issue. It explains, "At the huge Dayton, Ohio, plant where POPULAR SCIENCE is printed, a workman, the other day, pressed an electric button and this record-breaking machine whirled into…

• The fun in functional print design

  chuck

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:19 pm

  On its list of beliefs, the folks at Knock Knock point out that, "Despite the rise of the screen, much that is interesting and innovative can be done with printed matter..." I wholeheartedly agree. I heart my computer, my iPhone, my HDTV, and so on--but I also love paper. Knock Knock has made a business of designing useful, often humorous pages. For example, the Pack This! pad... For business... And Sticky Cubes... The Knock Knock philosophy... Visit the Ideabook.com Store  |  Subscribe to the newsletter

• THE big list of public domain image sources

  chuck

  8 Mar 2010 | 11:56 am

  As every graphic designer knows, you are not free to simply add an illustration or photograph to a brochure or web site without first knowing who owns it and what rights they have to it. Some images are copyrighted—which means the owner dictates how it can be used. Others are copyright-free or their copyrights have expired (generally referred to as being in the public domain)—which means (in most cases) you are free to use it without permission. The good news is there are millions of public domain images available for use&mdashthe bad news is it isn't always easy to distinguish…

• The future of graphic design is in the provision of access

  chuck

  5 Mar 2010 | 6:58 am

  Anyone who thinks graphic design is merely about style doesn't understand consumption. You can bake a pretty cake, but the true test of its quality is in the eating. To me, the future of graphic design is clearly in the development of intelligent user interface. On paper or the screen, the most highly prized skill will be a designer's ability to recast information in ways that make it most interesting and useful. The recently redesigned blog of designer Simon Collison is a good example of that type of user-centric thinking. He generously gives as an in depth insight into his inspiration,…

• Get an amazing return on a three dollar investment

  chuck

  3 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am

  If I hear one more commercial about investing in gold I think my head will explode. I know you don't look here for financial advice but I'm going to give you some anyway—here it is: If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, buy the new This American Life App. For three bucks you get on-demand, FREE access to every episode of this intelligent, funny, heartbreaking, beautiful, bizarre radio program, ever produced—literally hundreds of hours of listening. Is it possible you are not yet familiar with This American Life—wow, are you in for a treat. Three dollars. What the heck are you…

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  DesignBoston

• Weekly Design Sales: 3/12/10

  Gradon

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:17 am

  Lose an hour, gain some great deals this weekend! Chromalab – 15% off all clocks, through 3/14. diseño I bos – 25% off pillows, cushions and throws, through 3/14 Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams – 20% off all tables and storage, through 3/14. DWR Semi-Annual Sale – Save 15% on most items throughout the store. Free upgrade to white-glove delivery on orders over $2,000. Though 3/16

• CBT Green Day(s)

  Gradon Tripp

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:09 am

  We’ve learned about a lot of great events focusing on green design lately around the city recently, and just learned about one more. CBT Architects – whose office is a beacon in a sea of sports bars across from the TD Bank Garden – is hosting CBT Green Day 2010. The name is a bit of a misnomer, as it’s actually spread across two days: this afternoon, and tomorrow morning. Today is”Into The Light” a panel on sustainable light performance, with a case study of the AI Tech Center in Hartford, CT. From 3:30pm to 4:30pm, panelists will display, demonstrate and…

• Live Architecture Network

  Gradon

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:36 am

  Live Architecture Network is an organization that directs global workshops on digital design and fabrication in architecture for academic and client-based projects. LAN brings their workshop to Cambridge next month for “Architectural Response: Time, Tech, Tectonics”. Its clear in 2010 perhaps more than ever that significant shifts in economies and culture can occur extremely rapidly; climatic crisis can devastate enormous populations in seconds. Our architectural response time is critical. The architectural recourse of one crisis needs to be more than a temporary fix as it is…

• Handmade Monday: Albertine Press

  Gradon

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:51 pm

  From a consortium of handmade designers, to a single designer — handmade Monday has a dramatic range of scale. Albertine Press is a Somerville-based, letterpress print shop run by Shelley Barande, “a sometime-architect who just loved paper more.” Albertine Press’s first specialty is as a custom design and print studio. Shelley designs and creates custom save the date, wedding, baby, and other special and social events stationery.  But since the shop’s inception in 2007, her work has spread to a collection of greeting cards, note cards, and coasters. I…

• One Thing Le Corbusier Overlooked

  Gradon

  7 Mar 2010 | 6:18 pm

  Le Corbusier was a pioneer in modern architecture, urban planning, and, of course furniture design. He thought about every aspect of how design — from the chair you sit in to how bulldozing Paris could help the underprivileged — can affect human existence. He’s largely credited with starting this crazy design thing called modern architecture. But there’s one thing that, through all of his research, writing, and belief in “a machine for living in” that Le Corbusier overlooked: Children. Children don’t prescribe to any set belief in how to behave, how…

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  Ponoko - Blog

• Crafty Knitting Supplies from Karrie

  yana

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:04 pm

  Karrie from Girl on the Rocks discovered Ponoko somewhere in the recesses of the internet and was intrigued enough to instantly sign up. What type of products do you make with Ponoko? Primarily, I design supplies and tools to sell to crafters and knitters. I make knitting needle gauges and yarn gauges for knitters and spinners. I also make several styles of yarn and embroidery floss organizers for needleworkers. Though these aren’t completely new tools, with my designs I try to improve the functionality and also use shapes that are fun to look at. Recently, I have started designing…

• And for the Birds

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:16 pm

  Chind?gu bird feeder. Ok this one may not be practical, laser cut or even ‘designed’ but it is DIY and kinda cute. Perhaps if the crumbs were spirited away via the tube to a bird feeder outside it would be a little more, hygienic. via There I fixed it

• KITTY KLIMBER by Catter Wallin’

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:03 pm

  Flat Pack for the Feline…… The Kitty Klimber shelf provides a purrfect feline transition point and is an excellent limited floor space solution. The Kitty Klimber is simple to assemble, easily mounts on walls and is made from eco-friendly materials. Companion Kitty Kozy shelves (larger platform) are available in the Catter Wallin’ Showroom. And the Kitty Korner shelf (corner retreat) is currently in the prototype/design phase and will soon appear in the Catter Wallin’s Ponoko Showroom. Kitty Klimber Features: - Cat friendly space with zero floor footprint - Made of 100%…

• Game Changers: Social Design Competition

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:05 am

  Design21, the social design network, is holding the competition ‘Game Changers‘ that challenges designers to design a game that aims to create change by improving lives or inspiring new behaviors. A crisis can bring about change. It forces us to rethink our lives and our relationships and lead us to adopt new outlooks or rethink the way we do things. While the world has been rocked by a deep recession, many have seen the flip-side of this crisis as one of opportunity; the chance to start over, or reset priorities, to take initiative to create some positive and meaningful change in…

• Love Lace? Design Competition

  Duann

  6 Mar 2010 | 2:47 pm

  Rethink Lace and win $20k The International Lace Award seeks to encourage contemporary design and challenge conventional notions of lace and its application in the areas of fashion, the built environment and digital multimedia. Professional and amateur artists, designers and practitioners around the world are invited to enter for the chance to be exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum and win a share of $40,000 (Australian dollars) in prize money. The Award defines lace as an openwork structure whose pattern of spaces is as important as the solid areas. Sounds perfect for some Ponoko laser cut…

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  Designers who Blog

• 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…

• Design Altruism Project: Arguing With Success

  Cat

  14 Sep 2009 | 10:37 pm

  Design Altruism Project Arguing With Success When I moved away from paying work and into probono full-time, I didn’t realise that it would eat at my every available moment. But it has. And that’s my excuse for not keeping up with DWB. This morning I woke up to an email from David Stairs of the Design Altruism Project. I scanned through, then got stuck into my day job. Several hours later, Google Alerts jostled me to take another look at what David had cared enough to send. And it was this look that brought me here. To DWB. To share with you… Arguing With Success: My concern…

• Creative Opera

  Cat

  25 Jun 2009 | 8:23 pm

  Creative Opera Manda Szewczyk There is nothing quite like opening an email from a talented blogger. Especially when they sharing a blog of the quality of Creative Opera. Creative Opera features creative advice and inspiration for graphic designers and web designers. Creative Opera is a blog for new designers, future designers, and anyone who loves design. Creative Opera posts are full of useful information, creative inspiration, and professional advice. Because Manda spent years teaching design, many of her posts are targeted toward students and new designers. It is fantastic, however, when…

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  Wise Elephant: Design and Influence

• The Pickle Picker and Innovation by Maille

  You know those moments when you stumble upon a little innovation and wonder why no one thought of it before? Let me explain. Have you ever noticed that it isn’t easy to get a pickle or olive out of an emptying jar without a utensil, or perhaps the unitasking pickle picker ...

• Does HTML5 Really Beat Flash?

  Does HTML5 Really Beat Flash?: http://xrl.in/4rix

• Make Remote Team Collaboration Work

  Make Remote Team Collaboration Work: http://sixrevisions.com/project-management/how-to-make-remote-team-collaboration-work/

• Web Design Criticism: A How-To

  Web Design Criticism: A How-To: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/02/web-design-criticism-a-how-to/

• The Hidden Art of Achieving Creative Flow

  The Hidden Art of Achieving Creative Flow: http://zenhabits.net/2010/02/creative-flow/

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  uselog.com | the product usability weblog

• Senseo: the (real) story behind a coffee revolution

  Jasper (uselog.com)

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:13 am

  The Senseo coffee maker was introduced on the Dutch market in 2001. At the time the coffee market was saturated, mature, locked-up. Even a small gain in market share was considered a success. Enter the Senseo. A coffee machine that makes one or two cups of coffee within 30 seconds, with espresso-like foam on top, made from coffee pads in varying tastes. In the first four years, fifteen million of these devices were sold worldwide. By 2007 one-third of the coffee in the Netherlands came from pads (Volkskrant, in Dutch only). Somewhat of an achievement in the once locked-up coffee market.

• Do not put a salutation in an automatic signature

  Jasper (uselog.com)

  8 Mar 2010 | 6:05 am

• First principles of interaction design, by Bruce Tognazzini

  Jasper (uselog.com)

  5 Mar 2010 | 1:27 am

  NN/Group's Bruce Tognazzini compiled an excellent and exhaustive overview of principles for interaction design, that he considers fundamental for the design and implementation of user interfaces. Fundamental, so regardless of the application area, so I guess they apply to electronic consumer products as well. The overview covers (alphabetized) subjects such as: autonomy, consistency, defaults, latency reduction, learnability, and track state. I especially like what he has to say on explorable interfaces: Give users well-marked roads and landmarks, then let them shift into four-wheel drive…

• Recession made consumers prefer basic products, claims McKinsey

  Jasper (uselog.com)

  1 Mar 2010 | 5:31 am

  McKinsey recently announced the results of a study entitled How the recession changed consumer behavior, in which they claim that the recession has caused a lasting preference shift of consumers towards more basic products in a sector they call consumer packaged goods (e.g., beer and allergy medicine). Maybe I should be pleased, because basic products tend to be more usable, an effect that people at Nokia called the usability knee. But I am not so happy, because McKinsey's conclusion seems to be stretching it a bit. A fundamental change in consumer preference? First, let's take a look at…

• RFID card + E-paper = information on your card

  Jasper (uselog.com)

  26 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am

  Bob van Vliet's frustration about the new Dutch public transport RFID card (OV Chipkaart) led to an appealing concept: equipping RFID cards with an e-paper displays so they can give status messages or warnings. As it turns out, passive RFID can provide enough energy for a simple e-paper display. And that gives you all kinds of cool options. Displaying your credit of course, but the card could also display friendly messages like “have a good trip” while you’re checked in.I could have used the 'have a good trip' message that indicates that you are checked in last week, when the PDA of the…

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  ABCD Design | Art . Design . Style | ABC Dragoo

• {Inspired By} Jan Showers Interior Design

  ABCD

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:59 am

  Jan Showers work is all about understated glamour. In each project, she works with a variety of design periods and styles. Her skill at mixing traditional furnishings with mid-20th century modern design allows her to create comfortable and inviting rooms. She says “Decorating is never successful if it is not personal. We always strive to reflect our client’s lifestyle and personality. I tell my clients that they need to look great and feel comfortable in their own rooms.” A woman after my own heart! I couldn’t agree more with that sentiment. Besides running a…

• More Dream Decorating {The City Apartment}

  ABCD

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am

  Last weekend, I spent the morning cleaning our little apartment. I found myself dream decorating as I crawled under the bed to reach the dust bunnies and up onto the step-stool to clean windows. It’s amazing how inspiring it can be to change your viewpoint in a room! Perhaps it was the arrival of our cocktail table – all of a sudden I was visually figuring out what it was I wanted to do in order to make our place feel like home sweet home. I’ve had my eye on Kyle Bunting rugs for a while now. It all came together for me when I realized that the pattern in our vintage wine…

• What’s on? DIFFA’s Cocktails and Dining By Design

  ABCD

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:36 am

  ATTN NYC! DIFFA’s Cocktails By Design will take place on Thursday, March 18th at 6pm. You can still purchase tickets to indulge in a feast for the eyes, body and heart. By attending this cocktail party, you’ll be one of the lucky first few people to oohhh and ahhh over the most dynamic tablescapes of 2010. Not to mention, you’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with the designers who created these gorgeous displays! I can’t even begin to explain how flattered I am that the New York Design Center asked me to get involved! I’ll be at the NYDC…

• Architectural Digest Home Design Show {GIVEAWAY!}

  ABCD

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:41 am

  A few weeks ago I entered to win two tickets to the AD Home Design Show by leaving a comment on Debbie Wiener’s blog. To my delight, I WON! Not only did she send me two tickets to attend the show, but Debbie also sent along two extra tickets for me to giveaway on ABCD Design! Each ticket admits one person, plus a guest and includes admission to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, DIFFA’s Dining By Design at Pier 94 and the Go Green Expo at Pier 92. That’s incredibly generous, don’t you agree? You’ve got until Friday at noon to leave a comment on this blog…

• Spring H O U S E K E E P I N G

  ABCD

  9 Mar 2010 | 6:54 am

  Good morning ABCD blog reading friends! Spring has sprung in New York City and it is time to do a little blog housekeeping. Guess what? I’d love your feedback. You see, I recently learned that ABCD Design isn’t as pretty in a google reader as it could be. I hear that the images with my handwriting text are often cut off and not completely viewable in the reader. I contacted my html guru Ryan (16 Ninjas) and we’ve tweaked the blog a bit. We’ve been working together on a few other projects too ~ more to come on that later! I have never gotten into the whole reader thing,…

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  Un Cool Hunting

• Kids as Toys - Surprisingly, the Life Like Doll is Actually Alive

  This one truly freaks me out. This little girl from China looks so much like a doll that part of me still doesn't believe she actually is a real person. The pictures suggest that this kid spends a lot…

• Creepy Cut & Pastetography - Taiyo Onorato & Nico Kreps’ Freaky Original Photos

  They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well three of the words Taiyo Onorato and Nico Kreps picture will cause you to say are WTF! The photography duo cut and paste some of the strangest images…

• Prehistoric Fossil Watches - The Jurassic Tourbillon Takes You Back to the Past

  Louis Monet's watch design, the Jurassic Tourbillion, contains fossilized dinosaur bones and will be featured at Basel in Switzerland this month. The Jurassic Toubillion's case consists of 18k white gold…

• Tandem Tricycles - The Twin Trike is Designed for Couples Riding

  Cikaric Dragan has designed the Twin Trike, a bike that enables two persons to ride together at the same time. The Twin Trike looks elegant and stylish, and is integrated with great functionality. The…

• Sunglass Headpieces - The MYKITA Romain Kremer YURI Shades

  We've seen our fair share of out-there sunglasses but the MYKITA Romain Kremer Fall/Winter 2010 sunnies are by far the most interesting ones we've seen in a while. Named YURI after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri…

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  freshvintage

• Mud Sale Jesus & Magic Lantern Projector

  freshvintage

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:57 pm

  Here's that Luck o' the Irish green dresser that I showed you on Facebook and on the video in the last post. I added vintage wallpaper to line the drawers. This wallpaper is like the loaves & fishes - I've used it in so many projects and there seems to be an unending supply. Here it is in the store: I showed you a few of these finds on Facebook, too. Here are all of your fabulous ideas on how you would use that metal cabinet in your home. My mom never thought it would happen, but I've finally been saved: I found Jesus at a mud sale in Lancaster County, PA! (I'm totally going to keep…

• sneak peek: freshvintage @ brandywine view antiques

  freshvintage

  3 Mar 2010 | 2:05 pm

  Here's an old-timey video peek into our space at Brandywine View Antiques. Hope you like it! If you live in the area, stop by on the weekend of March 13 & 14 for Deal Days & Dogs. (As in hot dogs. Don't bring your schnauzer to the antiques store). There will be lots of deals to be had. I'll be at the store on Saturday, March 13 from 10am to 11am if you want to stop by and say hi! You can watch a bigger version of freshvintage @ Brandywine View Antiques from colleen allison on Vimeo. P.S. Did you see this giveaway over at Le Trip? It is a vintage French school poster. With apples on…

• freshfind: sandwich markers

  freshvintage

  25 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  Set of wooden painted sandwich markers with stand:lobster, ham, egg, chicken, fish & veggie

• Typewriters, Racks and Rods

  freshvintage

  19 Feb 2010 | 7:53 am

  If you are a freshvintage fan on Facebook, you may have seen these photos when I posted them a few weeks ago:These were taken at an estate sale in a nice neighborhood in Wilmington, Delaware. And I use the word "estate" the same way you would refer to a hooker as a "lady of the evening".I don't think anyone had lived there for at least 20 years. It was a sad story. Something about the elderly owner not being able to keep up with the housework (textbook definition of "understatement"). There was a 15-foot-long hole in the roof, for god's sake!I somehow managed to find a few things that weren't…

• freshvintage at Brandywine View Antiques

  freshvintage

  11 Feb 2010 | 1:50 pm

  Guess what? You now find freshvintage at Brandywine View Antiques in Chadds Ford, PA! We are upstairs in this little room right here: Do you remember when my sister, Erin, and I sold our fine junk at the Fall Fling at Brandywine View in September? Well, now we have our own space on the second floor of this big, beautiful antiques store. Here's my silly little sister showing off our empty space BEFORE: And here it is AFTER: We just moved in last week, and I already had to restock once. Yay! That's just our corner of the store...there is so much more to see. You'll find three floors packed to…

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  DesignNotes by Michael Surtees

• Link Drop from 03.06.10 to 03.12.10

  michael

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  Looking back at the things that I thought worth mentioning this week on Link Drop Today, I don’t think I could have predicted the outcome of themes that developed. Lots of diverse elements that had to do with people’s lifestyles and the consequences of those habits such as eating, water seemed like a persistent [...]

• Signs of Daylife

  michael

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:40 am

  While my time at Daylife is almost up I thought I’d share a lighthearted look at some of the signs floating around the start–up. The above door sign was made by Roy who got tired of delivery people ringing the door bell. Did it help—not really, but it’s the thought that counts. All other signs [...]

• No Undo Button for Transmitting Ideas

  michael

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:22 am

  OK Go’s new video made the interweb rounds pretty quickly. By any measure it was pretty cool to watch. But I also couldn’t really enjoy it because of something I read from them in an OP–Ed New York Times piece. How is it that one week the band is talking about the business of music [...]

• EVENT: PSFK Conference New York 2010

  michael

  9 Mar 2010 | 11:32 am

  Piers and PSFK have been pretty good supporters of the blog and helpful to me, so when he asked if I’d mention PSFK Conference New York 2010 on Friday, April 09, 2010 I said sure. Below are all the speakers—I’ve seen and heard a couple of them before and can attest to their smarts. Colin Beavan [...]

• How do you write a post?

  michael

  8 Mar 2010 | 6:15 am

  Typically when I start writing a blog post I’ll open up Word Press to get things started. I’ll just use their editing window pushing my ideas out. I thought that was how most people published until I talked recently to another writer who mentioned that she uses text edit. She also mentioned that there’s other [...]

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  House Enthusiast

• Design snapshot: Board-and-batten gable-end

  Katie Hutchison

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:09 pm

  I’m always looking for inspiring exterior gable-end treatments. It’s the board-and-batten siding that initially drew me to this one. Board-and-batten siding harks back to Norway and Sweden and is often spotted in New England on agricultural and Stick-and-Shingle style buildings. Subtle moves, like increasing the spacing of the upper gable battens from the batten spacing below the demising horizontal trim, add interest to the pattern and differentiate the tippy-top from the middle-top. Both batten  arrangements are centered on the ridge and set up their own…

• Web tour: House museums on Squidoo

  Katie Hutchison

  1 Mar 2010 | 6:31 am

  Hancock Shaker Village Laundry and Machine ShopYou may recall my recent web neighbor post about Fivecat Studio and their blog Living Well in Westchester. In my post I referenced their Squidoo lens "Your Complete Guide to Residential Architecture", which is an extensive compilation of links. I suggested they include a section devoted to house museums, and now they have. Scroll down through their updated guide to link to house museums from around the country. I've written here about several notable New England house museums, like Hancock Shaker…

• Building 173 in the 2010 Salem Film Fest

  Katie Hutchison

  23 Feb 2010 | 7:56 am

  This weekend catch Building 173 at the Peabody Essex Museum as part of the third annual Salem Film Fest. According to the festival and film websites, Building 173 explores three generations of life in downtown Shanghai via seven families who lived in apartment Building 173 at some point since the 1930's.  The intersection of architecture and the lives of those who inhabit it fascinates me. This is why I'm a fan of house museums. Merge your Film Fest visit to the Peabody Essex Museum with a tour of Yin Yu Tang, the Museum's…

• Design snapshot: interior color

  Katie Hutchison

  17 Feb 2010 | 7:25 am

  Click on this photo to see it in the KHS photo note cards/prints gallery.A rich color palette can transform an interior. I selected this "Mineral" wall color by C2 Paint to play off muted green tones in mosaic glass tile we chose for an adjacent new bathroom in this island home. The "Milk mustache" C2 Paint we used for the trim also brightened the old bureau shown here and an antique mirror frame above it.  I don't often mention specific products in these posts, but if you're not familiar with C2 Paint, it's worth a look. The C2 color…

• Design snapshot: Snow-dusted cedar roof

  Katie Hutchison

  11 Feb 2010 | 6:38 am

  There are a lot of reasons to like a cedar shingle roof. Here's one more. A light dusting of snow reveals the texture and hardy character of a weather-worn material. For more shots of the recent snowstorm that battered the East Coast, be sure to check out The New York Times reader-submitted photos "Picturing the Blizzard."

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• crazy lady

  erin wilson

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am

  I've been a crazy lady recently.  Playing Madame Morrible for the week was RIDICULOUSLY fun and I am super grateful for the 8 shows in a row.  So much to find in that time!  We are now in Richmond, VA and getting settled {as settled as we can be, I guess}.  Things to come....~erinPS Thank you to everyone who I have met at the stage door and through letters.  You are all so wonderful and I enjoy putting faces to names. 

• disney world

  erin wilson

  2 Mar 2010 | 9:50 am

  I'm going for a QUICK trip to Disney World soon and I need help with where to stay!  I have ZERO clue about the best places that won't break the bank.  All we want to do is just go to the parks.  Let me know if you have some insight.

• i love apps

  erin wilson

  2 Mar 2010 | 8:27 am

  One thing I learned in 2009: I LOVE my iphone.  It is much easier to tour with this baby, more than anything else especially considering I happen upon a new "home" every 3-4 weeks.Here are the apps I love and can't live without:myWireless - AT&T's app that let's me know my phone usage so I don't have a ginormous phone bill.Facebook - Obviously.TweetDeck - For all of my Twitter needs.AroundMe - When I get to a new city I need to know where the grocery store is, etc.ManGo - Similar to AroundMe with slightly different info.  I like to use both!Fandango - What's playing, where is…

• sticky note tivo

  erin wilson

  2 Mar 2010 | 7:46 am

  I live on the road {this is not new news}.  I don't travel with a Tivo because I've found some hotel TV's are just not reliable and frankly I don't have room in my trunk.  I've been keeping a list of the TV shows I currently watch {I try to keep it up to date} on my google homepage.  This feature on BuzzSugar helps me to know daily what's new.  It may be archaic, but without a home to call my own this will suffice for now :)

• this girl can sing

  erin wilson

  2 Mar 2010 | 7:22 am

  If you missed dear friend Natalie Weiss' show at Birdland perfectly titled "Offline" you can ironically catch the entire thing on YouTube.  She.Can.SING. PS I love her rendition of Alanis Morrisette's Ironic.{if you are reading this in reader click over to the blog to see the video}

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• Fill Bookshelf by Jon Goulder

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm

  Fill is designed to flatpack for transport and is basic to construct. A robust piece which is designed to withstand the heaviest of loads. Manufactured in aluminium with a hemp glass base. Powder coated finish. Exploratory prototype. Fill Bookshelf, by Jon Goulder,

• Box Bottle Bag, packaging design inspiration from The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am

  Box Bottle Bag is a new book that showcases the best in modern packaging design. Published this month, Box Bottle Bag showcases the best work over the blog’s history, as well as a few new additions.

• Shark Alley House by Fearon Hay Architects

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm

  Shark Alley House, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, by Fearon Hay Architects

• Mi Diccionario Ilustrado in the Shop

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:00 pm

  Mi Diccionario Ilustrado - Illustrations by Acosta Moro Mi Diccionario Ilustrado is a fun little dictionary for kids. Each page is filled with colorful illustrations of animals, musical instruments and various modes of transportation.  I was able to get my hands on a couple copies of this hard to find book from the 1970s. If your [...]

• Amazing Julian Beever 3D Chalk Drawings

  10 Mar 2010 | 10:54 am

  Julian Beever is an English artist that creates surreal chalk drawings on pavement surfaces. His art is sometimes so convincing that people avoid potholes he has drawn on a pavement. In this post, we collected the best J. Beevera 3dchalk drawings artworks.

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• Crafty Knitting Supplies from Karrie

  yana

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:04 pm

  Karrie from Girl on the Rocks discovered Ponoko somewhere in the recesses of the internet and was intrigued enough to instantly sign up. What type of products do you make with Ponoko? Primarily, I design supplies and tools to sell to crafters and knitters. I make knitting needle gauges and yarn gauges for knitters and spinners. I also make several styles of yarn and embroidery floss organizers for needleworkers. Though these aren’t completely new tools, with my designs I try to improve the functionality and also use shapes that are fun to look at. Recently, I have started designing…

• And for the Birds

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:16 pm

  Chind?gu bird feeder. Ok this one may not be practical, laser cut or even ‘designed’ but it is DIY and kinda cute. Perhaps if the crumbs were spirited away via the tube to a bird feeder outside it would be a little more, hygienic. via There I fixed it

• KITTY KLIMBER by Catter Wallin’

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:03 pm

  Flat Pack for the Feline…… The Kitty Klimber shelf provides a purrfect feline transition point and is an excellent limited floor space solution. The Kitty Klimber is simple to assemble, easily mounts on walls and is made from eco-friendly materials. Companion Kitty Kozy shelves (larger platform) are available in the Catter Wallin’ Showroom. And the Kitty Korner shelf (corner retreat) is currently in the prototype/design phase and will soon appear in the Catter Wallin’s Ponoko Showroom. Kitty Klimber Features: - Cat friendly space with zero floor footprint - Made of 100%…

• Game Changers: Social Design Competition

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:05 am

  Design21, the social design network, is holding the competition ‘Game Changers‘ that challenges designers to design a game that aims to create change by improving lives or inspiring new behaviors. A crisis can bring about change. It forces us to rethink our lives and our relationships and lead us to adopt new outlooks or rethink the way we do things. While the world has been rocked by a deep recession, many have seen the flip-side of this crisis as one of opportunity; the chance to start over, or reset priorities, to take initiative to create some positive and meaningful change in…

• Love Lace? Design Competition

  Duann

  6 Mar 2010 | 2:47 pm

  Rethink Lace and win $20k The International Lace Award seeks to encourage contemporary design and challenge conventional notions of lace and its application in the areas of fashion, the built environment and digital multimedia. Professional and amateur artists, designers and practitioners around the world are invited to enter for the chance to be exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum and win a share of $40,000 (Australian dollars) in prize money. The Award defines lace as an openwork structure whose pattern of spaces is as important as the solid areas. Sounds perfect for some Ponoko laser cut…

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• Pasarela del Postiguet by bgstudio

  Marcus Fairs

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:55 am

  Work is about to start on a pedestrian bridge between the historic centre of Alicante to the beach across a busy road, designed by Spanish achitects bgstudio. (more…)

• D.Vision Dental Clinic by A1 Architects

  Antonia Anastasiadi

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:03 am

  Lenka Křemenová and David Maštálka of Czech studio A1 Architects have completed the interior of a dental surgery in Prague where the walls are covered with illustrations of teeth, animals and plants. (more…)

• Alle by Luca Nichetto for Skitsch

  Rose Etherington

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:02 am

  In Milan next month Venetian designer Luca Nichetto will present a chair painted to look like the surface is already wearing away. (more…)

• School in Chimundo by Bergen School of Architecture

  Antonia Anastasiadi

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:42 pm

  Students from the Bergen School of Architecture in Norway have built a school building in a Mozambique village using sand bags, bottles and grass. (more…)

• Jesolo Magica by Zaha Hadid Architects

  Rose Etherington

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:57 am

  Zaha Hadid Architects have designed a retail and business centre for the resort of Jesolo near Venice in Italy. (more…)

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• Milton Glaser & Chip Kidd In Conversation

  Jacob Cass

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:35 am

  This is a guest article by Ana Paula Rodrigues* recounting her attendance at the Chip Kidd / Milton Glaser lecture recently held in NYC. The Smithsonian, Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York hosted a lecture between design royalty Milton Glaser and writer/graphic designer Chip Kidd on March 2. The event, titled “Chip Kidd + Milton Glaser,” was held at the Target National Design Education Center and coincided with the “Design USA: Contemporary Innovation” exhibit running through April 4 at the Cooper-Hewitt. The lecture was held a week after Glaser was awarded the 2009…

• eBook: 10 Steps to Powerful Online Self Promotion for Creatives

  Jacob Cass

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:30 pm

  Alex Mather’s new ebook ‘10 Steps to Powerful Online Self Promotion for Creatives‘ has just been released and it’s definitely worth checking out. I’m not here to ‘sell’ the book to you but seeing though it’s one of the most common question areas that I get asked about, I thought it was worth sharing. Click here to check out the book & judge for yourself* An overview of what’s included in the book: How to establish a unique selling point, and become an outstanding, credible brand. How to build, promote and maintain the perfect online…

• “Make Beautiful Things” – Tips from Saul Bass

  Jacob Cass

  9 Mar 2010 | 11:13 am

  I recently came across this series of short video clips taken from Saul Bass‘ documentary and this one really stood out for me: Making Money VS Quality Work. I highly recommend watching this short video. The fact of the matter is, I want everything we do, that I do personally, that our office does, to be beautiful. I don’t give a damn whether the client understands that that’s worth anything, or that the client thinks it’s worth anything, or whether it is worth anything. It’s worth it to me. It’s the way I want to live my life. I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody…

• Upcoming eBook: Online Self Promotion for Creatives

  Jacob Cass

  4 Mar 2010 | 2:24 pm

  I recently got hold of Alex Mather’s new eBook ‘10 Steps to Powerful Online Self Promotion for Creatives*’ (review copy) and although I didn’t have time to read it front to back, I thoroughly enjoyed looking through each of the chapters and from what I saw, it was definitely worth sharing. Update March 9th: Now on sale! Click here to check it out* Alex describes his book as “an in depth guide to effective marketing, winning regular clients and making sales using the Internet” and it has already received some great reviews from notable figures in the…

• “PR Advanced: Brand Yourself” PRSSA 2010 Conference Wrap-Up

  Jacob Cass

  1 Mar 2010 | 7:54 am

  This post was written for the Carrot Creative blog and has been edited for display on Just Creative Design. The New York Snowpocalypse couldn’t stop me getting to Boston to talk at the PRSSA “PR Advanced: Brand Yourself” conference at Boston University this weekend… a canceled bus just meant I had to get the train, a minor inconvenience for what was to turn out to be a great event. Speakers at the PR Advanced event included representatives from JetBlue, Boston Red Sox, Dunkin’ Brands, Wholefoods and then myself representing Carrot Creative and Just Creative…

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  Supermarket Blog

• Hello from Paris!

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:42 am

  I just arrived in Paris a week ago. Our move went smoothly (or let’s say it went pretty well according to the fact that we were 2 adults to carry 10 pieces of luggage including our 2 cats!). So now, what would you say about a flat rate shipping of 10$ on all posters orders, local and international? Enjoy while it last! xo m-c

• Mixed Silverware

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Freshly made~ Mixed Silverware photo blocks. Featuring black and white photographs of shapely silver utensils. Ready to hang on your kitchen or dining room wall. Find them here.

• Our 2010 illustrative calendar has been awarded!

  9 Mar 2010 | 9:03 pm

  The valérydesignwrks 2010 illustrative calendar has been awarded twice by the Applied Arts Illustration awards! Yay!

• TimeOutNY feature!

  9 Mar 2010 | 5:06 pm

  I am pleased to be included in this woodgrain trend watch article: http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/shopping/83528/trend-watch-woodgrain image 2 sterling silver PLANK woodgrain ring cheers! Katrina Ball and Chain Jewelry

• Link-love: Mustardy-goodness

  9 Mar 2010 | 9:26 am

  Sam of Inklore, inspired by a field of mustard in California, seeks out mustardy-goodness at Supermarket and is not disappointed.

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• NEWSPAPERS

  Lennart

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:36 am

  The iPad has been announced for a while now and everybody in publishing is wondering what to do. Will it be like "de Telegraaf", "Spyker" or more like "the NY Times"? But what's new?

• Moustache

  Harald

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:45 am

  A brilliant dumb toy for your dog. Can't wait to try it out. Dog picking up the ball with a plain canine look on its face, not knowing why everyone is having such a good time. What a good idea of our species. Via the Columbo of finding great internet randomness @roelkok.

• Interactive horror

  nyls

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:49 am

  Very cool example of an interactive film where the audience interacts with the character in the movie.

• Summer Jazz

  Harald

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:52 am

  The winter still reigns supreme. Just to get you in that summer mode let me highlight this years Robeco Summer concerts in Het Concertgebouw. Especially the Jazz editions with artist like Eric Vloeimans, Wouter Hamel and Benjamin Herman. The latter in a great collabo with Pete Philly and Remco Campert. Get your tickets pronto.

• Mummiepak

  willemijne

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:56 am

  We've all seen the new bol.com commercial. Now you can finally buy the real mummiesuit! Great gift for any occasion.

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  Design You Trust

• Svilen Gamalov ‘Cube Chair’

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

  Although still in the concept stages of design, Svilen Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ provides an interesting example of modern design and how intricately it can be envisioned in the digital age. The chair, which combines futurist design elements of the 1950’s with modern sensibility, is designed to envelope the user, creating a comfortable and stylized space. Dynamic, even as a concept, Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ design is one we hope to see fully realized soon. More Pictures Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT…

• Michael Manoukian ‘Form and Function’

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:25 am

  Montreal photographer Michael G. Manoukian has created a study titled ‘Form and Function,’ a series of images that combine human x-rays with various tools. The work elegantly represents the relationship between form(the human image) and function(mechanical tools), demonstrating how both are inextricably linked and inform our understandings of each other respectively. Showing restraint and consideration with his choice of imagery, Manoukian’s ‘Form and Function’ provides an avenue for thoughtful consideration by the viewer. More Pictures Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get…

• Photography by Maureen Dai

  phogph

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:18 am

  Beautiful and very nice photography by Maureen Dai, talented and very young female photographer of just 17 years old. Photography by Maureen Dai Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

• The Art of Angelique Houtkamp

  Ink Butter

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:12 am

  Angelique Houtkamp was born in the Netherlands in a town called Uithoorn. She became a tattoo artist at the age of 30 while living in Amsterdam. Her work is described as “deceptively simple, instantly recognizable and often humorous”. View more of Angelique’s work at inkbutter.com. Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

• Diamonds are forever

  Raid71

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:04 am

  More film posters here Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

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  Cherryflava

• For a Friday: Brand new Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” featuring Beyonce

  Jonathan Cherry

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:14 am

  Filled with loads of product placement and roughly 47 costume changes – this, is the brand new, nearly 10 minute long Lady Gaga video. It’s like a stylized Quentin Tarantino pop flick that’s been edited by a Mexican street gang. This is where we are – right here, right now.

• And we didn’t even realise that there was a need for this kind of innovation

  Jonathan Cherry

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:46 am

  All together now Frankly, this too is disturbing. What happened to just the plain old simple condom? Now you have to have them with an audience at the ready to deliver applause? Then again, many hands make light work and you’ll be done and dusted and back to the Super 14 in a jiffy. via

• Steenberg Vineyards using Twitter to include you in their annual Flagship Tasting

  Jonathan Cherry

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:18 am

  Not your average 'chop and dop' We’ve always wanted to be involved with a Twitter Tasting so are particularly looking forward to one of our favourite wine estates, Steenberg, hosting their annual tasting of flagship wines – on Twitter. The live event takes place at 18h00 on Tuesday 23 March and the cool thing about it is that you can buy the pack of four Steenberg wines [which includes recipes and suggestions for the snacks that will be paired with the wines on the night] from the farm, invite your friends around to your place [to help you compare notes and drink the wine]…

• South Africa’s own Capitec bank named as one of the world’s top global ‘Great brands of tomorrow’

  Jonathan Cherry

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:09 am

  Capitec doing damn well Lately we’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Capitec bank. And it seems like their investment in innovative thinking is paying off, ’cause Capitec have been named, along with 26 other global brands like Facebook, Uniqlo, Apple and Hyundai, as one of the global  ‘great brands of tomorrow’ by Swiss-based financial group Credit Suisse. Capitec is the only African brand to crack the list. According to the Credit Suisse document on the list: Using our framework and global network of analysts, we identified 27 Great Brands of Tomorrow at…

• New from Biblioteq

  Jonathan Cherry

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:28 am

  Blood or mulberries? Copy: Feel Inspired It’s advertising because it was created by FoxP2, but…but…? Feels like the punchline to a potentially brilliant joke was just delivered in Latin and we’re the only ones without an LLB in the audience. Please, somebody, deliver us from our ignorant, arrogant, poorly-educated hell in which we reside. Update: Mystery solved. The answer is Paradigm Suicide [thanks Fred]. Through the enlightenment of literature the work represents the suicide of the old-self and the emergence of a more inspired, educated self. If we’re getting…

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  Design is Kinky

• Visual Response

  Andrew

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:21 pm

  Australian Infront, after many years in hiatus, have brought back their Visual Response submissions based project. Check it out and start creating.

• James Jean

  Ravi

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:48 pm

  James Jean released his new site along with a handful of new work. Enjoy feasting on his amazing creations.

• SP Book Sale

  Andrew

  6 Mar 2010 | 8:45 pm

  With a new Semi-Permanent book coming out in a couple weeks, we have decided to have a sale of the older books that we have in stock. All books are half price, A$20 + postage. Great deal for 220 page books! Grab them while they are still in stock.

• Semi-Permanent FINAL ticket deadline

  Andrew

  4 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm

  The FINAL (yes, we mean final!) deadline for the early priced tickets to the Sydney Semi-Permanent event is today (Friday 5 March). Grab your tickets now before the prices go up.

• Mr Toledano

  Nick

  3 Mar 2010 | 5:21 pm

  Nice photography by Phillip Toledano. Be sure to check out the commissions section.

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• rocky.

  aaron

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am

  i was hired to shoot a series of press photos of female emcee rocky rivera aka eyeasage during her recent trip to honolulu.  it was a unique opportunity to shoot a real rarity in the hip hop world…a female emcee, and not just any female emcee but a politically-conscious, asian american female emcee. i packed up a set of strobes and set out to shoot on a windy, rainy day in honolulu.  the key for this shoot was that the client didn’t want a set of photos with a sense of “place.”  in other words, rocky plans to use these images to promote herself on the mainland US…

• waikiki.

  aaron

  8 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am

  hey i haven’t made a wallpaper image available in a while, so… i give you an HDR image of waikiki, near the ihilani. 17-40mm f/4L lens, canon 5dmkII, 9 bracketed images in 2/3 EV stops, and HDR processing. you should see how sharp this is at native res. mean. enjoy the wallpaper! -a [ right click + save to grab the full 1920 x 1200 px image file ]

• souls.

  aaron

  4 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am

  souls of mischief at fresh cafe. i haven’t shot a good hip hop show in some time now and it was fun revisiting that old routine.  i saw a lot of people that i haven’t seen in a minute and it was a great show, a great venue, and a fun night! -a [ click here to jump off to the full image gallery! ]

• mayer.

  aaron

  2 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am

  mayer hawthorne.  contrast party. pipeline. available light photography thanks to a nifty new 35mm f/1.4L lens.  mean. -a [ click here to jump off to the full image gallery! ]

• painted highways.

  aaron

  28 Feb 2010 | 2:56 pm

  this week i was hired to shoot another series of press photos for another amazing local band.  painted highways wanted a set of images that were definitively “hawaii” in localization, but not cheesy at the beach at sunset with a coconut tree kinds of images.  so i took a set of strobes, umbrellas, stands, and radio triggers and set out to take those images.  night photography with an evenly balanced background is tricky because properly exposing the background requires a long exposure.  that meant the band had to hold their poses as still as possible for a while, not an easy…

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• #29002 - Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary...

  room1

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:45 am

  Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark are allowing the public to take a look around their new Amalienborg residence before they move in. An apartent ful of modern art in a Castle from 1700 th century. 4500 square meters! (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

• #29001 - The delicious Hidden Moves arrive at...

  riley

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:45 am

  The delicious Hidden Moves arrive at ClickforArt.com with cool new limited edition prints and cushions. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

• #29000 - Bjarko | Serra Architects have designed a home...

  dm543

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:43 pm

  Bjarko | Serra Architects have designed a home on Hat Island, which is near Seattle, Washington. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

• #28999 - These anatomical Oscars from D*Face appeared...

  cakeheadlovesevil

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:41 pm

  These anatomical Oscars from D*Face appeared all over LA for one night only. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

• #28998 - Original pencil drawings on ceramics by artist...

  jhilldesign

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:40 pm

  Original pencil drawings on ceramics by artist Laura Zindel. Tarantulas to blue birds. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)

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  Designboom - Weblog

• sparch architects: shanghai international cruise terminal

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:54 am

  artist's impression of the shanghai chandeliers by day image by sparch sparch architects are responsible for the master plan for shanghai's new international cruise terminal. the 800-metre long riverfront site is located north of the historical 'bund' centre of shanghai and will become a new gateway into the metropolis, accommodating three 80,000-tonne cruise ships at any one time, with an expected passenger flow of over 1.5 million people per year. this project is a response to the numerous cruise companies competing to include shanghai on their south east asian routes. the shanghai…

• JDS architects unveils new projects

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:00 am

  JDS architects has just unveiled plans of new projects: mixed use development, mexico daymoon desarolladores S.A. de C.V. have contracted JDS to design and develop new projects: one in guadalajara and another in puerto vallarta, mexico. in puerto vallarta, they will be designing a 52,000 m2 housing and retail complex with pools, a club house and other amenities for residents, located just a stone's throw away from the touristic beach front. ‘the project is aimed not only tourists to the area, but to also attract the local people of puerto vallarta. in order to keep the city alive and vibrant…

• minimaforms

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:41 am

  'vehicle' in collaboration with krzysztof wodiczko london-based design studio minimaforms (brothers stephen and theodore spyropoulos) questions how architecture can facilitate new forms of communication. 'can we construct models of interaction as forms of conversations?' 'can design enable?' through their experimental architecture, they explore these questions in hopes to open up a dialogue about social and material interaction. 'vehicle' in collaboration with krzysztof wodiczko the 'vehicle' is an enabling instrument which stimulates public dialogue through a mobile environment for…

• luca nichetto for skitsch

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:12 am

  'alle' chairs front view 'alle', a new chair design by luca nichetto for skitsch will be presented during the milan design week 2010. the preview will take place during the opening of the skitsch brompton road shop in london on march 25. created to serve many uses, 'alle' is a revisitation of the tubular chair, but with a structural twist. the chair consists of a tubular metal structure into which a curved plywood seat is fitted. it comes in two versions, a classic four-legged one and another with a four-footed columnar base. the paint on the edges of the seat are gradated, using the same…

• labb architecture: daycare and health center, spain

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:30 am

  daycare/ health center in sant cugat del valles by labb architecture all images courtesy labb architecture spanish firm labb architecture received first prize for their daycare/health center in sant cugat del valles, barcelona. the primary care center meets the needs that have arisen in the new sector of the city. it will act as a public facility within a new housing development. the building contains the future primary care center within the ground and first floor. the second floor houses the child and youth mental health centre and and epidemiological surveillance unit is located on the…

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  Luxist

• Le Whif - The Future of Chocolate is Calorie-Free

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:01 am

  Le Whif is the very first inhalable food source available to the commercial market. Created by Harvard professor David Edwards who pioneered inhalable insulin, Le Whif comes in four flavors: pure chocolate, raspberry chocolate, mint chocolate and coffee. Every whif is virtually calorie-free. A small pack of 8-10 whifs of chocolate contains less than one calorie, and the coffee contains the equivalent of a shot of espresso. The product is already available in France and Japan -- where it has garnered a huge following. Le Whif comes in a small, lipstick-sized, biodegradable tube and can be…

• The World's First Diamond iPad

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:02 am

  The world's first diamond iPad is already in production, though the iPads won't be available until April 3. Mervis Diamond Importers, who created the Diamond Dreidel we featured back in December, is planning to release this stunning design to the masses in very limited quantities in June. The Mervis Diamond iPad features 11.43 carats of diamonds, hand-set in this beautiful oblique micro-pave style. The diamonds are graded G/H in color and VS2/SI1 in clarity. This is fine jewelry you can e-mail from. A number of diamond iPads are sure to be coming out soon, if the rash of diamond iPods is any…

• Exhale Opens First Residents-Only Spa at Iconic Manhattan House in New York

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:31 am

  Exhale Mind Body Spa, the highly acclaimed national spa brand (and a nominee for a Luxist Award for Best Day Spa), has opened its first residential location in New York City at Manhattan House, the iconic landmarked condominium on the Upper East Side. The rooftop-level mind body spa is the first residential Exhale mind body spa in New York City, but the second for the company, which also operates a spa for residents only at 45 Province in Boston. Exhale has 14 additional locations open to the public in such cities as Dallas, Boston, Florida, Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Caribbean. The…

• Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:01 am

  What could a future collaboration between Saab and its new owner Spyker produce? A cross between a stylish Swedish sedan and a Dutch supercar of course. Eduard Gray, an industrial designer educated at Coventry University in the UK and now based in Saab's hometown of Trollhättan, Sweden, has come up with a viable vision for this automotive offspring. His long, lean two-door Saab Spyker 9+ concept car imagines an evolution of Saab's Aero-X enhanced by some of Spyker's exoticism. The design features a Spyker chassis with a mid-mounted engine and low down aerodynamics, including a system to…

• 2010 Geneva Motor Show: The Best of the Rest

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:01 am

  The annual Geneva Motor Show features a veritable cornucopia of new automobiles of every shape and size, coming from countries near and far. After having brought you the best from England, France and Germany, the latest top-of-the-line supercars and a handful of new Alfa Romeos, we've collected the best of the rest These vehicles defy classification but are intriguing just the same. Among them we've brought you hybrids from Japan, grand tourers and hot hatches from Italy, oddities from Australia, sportscars from Spain and luxury sedans from Sweden. Follow the jump to read all about 'em and…

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• Flickr Faves on Fridays: Fresh Blooms

  Becky

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:55 am

  This flickr fave comes from the amazing and talented Victoria, a.k.a. sfgirlbybay. She’s such a blog superstar that it always gives me a little jolt when I see she’s bothered to contribute to our Fresh New Spaces group! This picture is for those of you that still are not seeing a bud on a tree and still expect snow, and to remind you that blossoms can warm up and cheer you no matter how cold it is outside. For some of us, it’s a perfect time to clip some branches and force those flowers out indoors.

• Do You Doo-Nanny?

  Becky

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:06 am

  So Drew told me about this outsider art festival in Alabama called Do0-Nanny. Has anyone ever been? It sounds like a blast. It also says it’s 2.5 hours from Atlanta, but barring any sort of NASCAR related traffic or something horrible like that, I betcha I can make it in two. Anyway, I don’t understand exactly what it is, and I’m not a huge fan of camping, but it sounds fun and I collect outsider art. It’s March 27-28, and here’s the description from their website: A truly unique experience!….a casserole of southern folk art, home cookin, homemade movies,…

• Organization Tuesday: Keepin’ it Pretty

  Becky

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:21 am

  Being organized and being pretty don’t have to go hand-in-hand, but it really helps. I recently treated myself to a fun class, and one of the first things our teacher told us was to get a pretty notebook. Cynic that I am, I kind of snorted at that, but two days later I found myself at Papersource plopping down twenty-five bucks for a KOLO linen three-ring binder.* Let me tell you why it was worth it. I put all of my assignments in it and left it out on the coffee table. I wasn’t constantly trying to stash some ugly vinyl binder somewhere out of eyesight and losing track of where…

• Inspiration Monday: Designer Q&A with Jodie Fried of Bholu

  ali

  8 Mar 2010 | 11:10 am

  Today I have a super special designer interview to share: Jodie Fried of Bholu. The women who make the Bholu pillows and toys are not just manufacturers, they are true artisans and Jodie has given them the platform and opportunity to make a living in majorly underprivileged areas of India. The products are inspired from children’s drawings AND Jodie has worked to provide these underprivileged and malnourished kids schools, food and incredible care. All of this while following strict Fair Trade practices. Inspiring? Yes, I do think so. Where does the word Bholu come from? Bholu was born…

• Flickr Faves on Fridays: Fresh New Television Rooms

  Becky

  5 Mar 2010 | 8:32 am

  This week’s Flickr Fave from tiffanycsteinke is just such a nice balance of color and white and of modern and retro. Plus I love pets in shots: As I went back to the Fresh New Spaces Group to retrieve a link to Tiffany’s photostream, I accidentally clicked on another thumbnail, thinking it was the same room. Tiffany, meet fellow flickr member and Fresh New Spaces contributor Romero Castellano! I think your living rooms should be dating each other

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• Surfrider Foundation Europe

  Fubiz

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:40 am

  Une campagne d’affichage pour l’association et fondation Surfrider qui a pour but la défense, la sauvegarde et la gestion durable du littoral. Une baseline impactante pensée par l’agence Young & Rubicam. Le tout sur de très beaux clichés de Ben Stockley. Previously on Fubiz Grand Optical : Black Collection Nissyoku Lamp MTV Dance Identity

• Nissyoku Lamp

  Fubiz

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:15 am

  Une lampe originale sous la forme d’une éclipse grâce à des panneaux latéraux. Intitulé Nissyoku Lamp et conçu par Igendesign, elle peut orienter ses 2 sphères à volonté pour ajuster le flux lumineux. Plus d’images du concept dans la suite. Previously on Fubiz Spun Table Lamp Looplight Lamp Paperclip Lamp

• MTV Dance Identity

  Fubiz

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:07 am

  Une sélection d’habillages et d’identités réalisées par l’excellent studio parisien View pour la chaîne musicale MTV Dance. Une déclinaison efficace, en cinq spots de 12 secondes, autour d’éléments abstraits. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite de l’article. Previously on Fubiz New Peugeot Identity Trendsetter Mtv Identity Reboot

• The Light of Life

  Fubiz

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:30 pm

  Découverte de cet élégant court-métrage “The Light of Life” dirigé par le japonais Daihei Shibata, membre du studio de design Wow basé à Tokyo. Un mélange de plans réels et de post-production sous Cinema 4D. Le tout sur une musique de Debbusy - “Clair de lune”. Previously on Fubiz Penguins in Heaven Nokta Animation TheHead Animation

• Kid Cudi - Pursuit Of Happiness

  Fubiz

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:30 pm

  Voici la version alternative du dernier clip de l’artiste Kid Cudi, en featuring avec le groupe MGMT et Ratatat. Sur le titre “Pursuit Of Happiness”, ce clip très réussi a été dirigé par le collectif français Megaforce. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite de l’article. Previously on Fubiz Isenseven - Times Booba - Salade Tomates Oignons Michel Gondry for Mia Doi Todd

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• Gagnez un duo Arc Mouse & Clavier !

  Mr K (boss)

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:18 pm

  On vous l’avait déjà faite gagner seule, aujourd’hui on vous permet de la gagner accompagnée de son nouveau clavier Arc, sorti le 25 février dernier, en laissant un simple commentaire dans la suite (avec votre adresse mail qui ne sera pas visible). Le tirage au sort parmi les commentaires aura lieu dimanche 14 mars à minuit et le gagnant sera dévoilé le lundi 15 dans la journée. Bonne chance à toutes et tous ! Dans la même thématique Gagnez une Xbox en laissant un com ! Gagnez une ARC Mouse en laissant un com ! Gagnez le Samsung Platine en laissant un com ! Gagnez un…

• Vanity Club – Las Vegas

  Mr K (boss)

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:30 pm

  Dans la lignée du splendide restaurant, bar et club parisien L’Arc présenté dernièrement sur TrendsNow, un très gros coup de coeur pour la superbe décoration intérieure du Vanity Club de Las Vegas réalisée par le studio Mr Important Design. Jouant sur les couleurs et les éclairages pour créer une ambiance unique, découvrez toutes les images dans la suite ! Découverte en détails dans la galerie Credits & copyright Mr Important Design – via Dans la même thématique L’arc – Paris E.L.A Working Desk Four Works Mcbess aka Matthieu Bessudo A Spring In New York

• Seat IBe Concept

  Mr K (boss)

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:55 pm

  Alors que le Salon de Genève 2010 entame sa dernière ligne droite, un petit retour sur le très beau concept Seat IBe, une petite sportive 100 % électrique imaginée pour un public jeune et urbain. Sous ses lignes épurées et sa forme compacte, 3,78m de long pour 1,80m de large, la petite espagnole se veut racée et affiche une certaine sportivité avec ses feux en forme de flèches et ses jantes 19 pouces. Côté motorisation, on retrouve un bloc électrique de 102ch couplé à une batterie lithium-ion qui lui permet d’effectuer des déplacements en ville et d’avaler le 0 à…

• Nissyoku Lamp

  Mr K (boss)

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:04 pm

  Création du studio hongrois igendesign fondé par les jeunes designers Daniel Lőrincz et Alberto Vasquez, Nissyoku est une très belle lampe composée de deux sphères divisées elles-même en deux parties orientables qui permettent de régler l’intensité de lumière. Tirant son inspiration dans le phénomène des éclipses, découvrez tous les détails en images dans la suite ! Plus de détails en images dans la galerie Description originale Nissyoku was inspired by the solar eclipse. The len-form panels found on both sides can move to multiple directions. The way and strength of…

• Le Viagra souffle sa 11ème bougie

  Clairette

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:19 pm

  11 ans que Pifzer fait du Viagra, ça se fête avec mille et un cotillons ! Et pour célébrer l’événement, le laboratoire a matérialisé l’effet de sa pilule bleue grâce à un sifflet « langue de belle mère » qui une fois rempli d’air provoque la réaction que vous connaissez. Une opération hors média plutôt décalée et amusante menée par l’agence canadienne Taxi, également à l’origine du papillon d’Msn. Enjoy ! Credits Agency: TAXI Canada Executive Creative Director: Steve Mykolyn Creative Director: Michael Mayes Art…

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• SpoolCast: Design Lessons from Facebook’s 350 Million with Julie Zhuo

  Brian Christiansen

  2 Mar 2010 | 11:07 am

  Duration: 34m | 18 MB Recorded: February, 2010 Brian Christiansen, UIE Podcast Producer [ Subscribe to our podcast via ←This link will launch the iTunes application.] [ Subscribe with other podcast applications.] [ Transcript Available ] Julie Zhuo When Facebook tweaks anything, it gets coverage across the IT and design realms, and sometimes the Wall Street Journal and New York Times. If the users don’t like the changes, they form protest groups… how can a team operate under such a public microscope? Julie Zhuo knows. She is the Product Design Manager at Facebook. As the principal…

• UIEtips: Social Tagging and the Enterprise – Does Tagging Work at Work?

  Jared Spool

  1 Mar 2010 | 12:29 pm

  Tagging has been around for more than 8 years. The technique, also called folksonomy, is simple: users apply their own words or phrases to content they uncover, leaving a trail back for themselves and for future content seekers. Each tag conveys meaning, giving a path to discovering new content that traditional navigation can’t. Since their inception, we’ve seen some excellent implementations and some disastrous ones. The excellent implementations quickly lead users to the content they seek, and help discover items they didn’t know existed or wouldn’t have found…

• The Promise of Folksonomies, Real or hype?

  Adam Churchill

  25 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am

  When folksonomies showed up almost 10 years ago, they promised to make information on our sites easier to use. After all, if users apply their own tags to every piece of content, everything will be easier to find, right? Maybe yes, maybe no. Our favorite taxonomy and category expert, Stephanie Lemieux, has spent the last few years integrating folksonomies into several large-scale web sites. In our next UIE Virtual Seminar—Tagging with Folksonomies in a Taxonomy World—she’ll share her experiences, showing us what works and what to avoid, when you integrate folksonomies into your…

• SpoolCast: Interesting Moments with Bill Scott

  Brian Christiansen

  23 Feb 2010 | 12:01 pm

  Duration: 36m | 17 MB Recorded: January, 2010 Brian Christiansen, UIE Podcast Producer [ Subscribe to our podcast via ←This link will launch the iTunes application.] [ Subscribe with other podcast applications.] [ Transcript Available ] Bill Scott If you’re using advanced, or “rich” interactions in your web applications, then it’s likely you have Bill Scott and Theresa Neil’s Designing Web Interfaces on your desk, if not your bedstand. Published in 2009, it is perhaps the definitive tome on rich interactive design patterns for the web. Bill has dedicated a…

• UIEtips: Browse vs. Search in Application Navigation

  Jared Spool

  22 Feb 2010 | 12:20 pm

  When our applications grow large and complex, how do we help users find the right commands and functions? If we were talking about large data sets, we’d build in a search capability. Would search also work for finding commands? Our good friend, Hagan Rivers, explores that question in this issue of UIEtips. Inspired by our recent UIE Virtual Seminar on Search & Discovery Patterns with Peter Morville and Mark Burrell, Hagan started thinking about her own area of expertise: making complex navigation simple. That’s when her article, Browse vs. Search in Application Navigation,…

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• Hot Baby Shower Invitation Designs for Spring

  Robert

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:58 pm

  Springtime always seems to energize baby shower plans, so here’s our selection of modern baby shower invitation designs to set the joyous mood for your event. To see more designs, visit our favorite online custom stationery shops at Minted, Tiny Prints, and Paper Culture. Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation system Boodalee – modern kids bedding Boon – hip baby products and toddler gear Card Store – stylish holiday photo cards and more Inspired Crib Bedding – contemporary baby crib bedding Spunky Sprout – toys + organics +…

• Help Jamie Oliver Change Our Children’s Eating Habits

  Robert

  9 Mar 2010 | 11:32 pm

  Ahead of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, premiering on ABC this Friday, it’s worth watching his powerful 18-minute TED Prize presentation where he outlines the threat of unhealthy eating habits of America’s children.  For his work against childhood obesity, the TED Prize awarded him $100,000 towards his “One Wish to Save the World”. “I wish for your help to create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity.” Sign Jamie’s petition to show how…

• It’s Time to Start Your Patio Garden

  Robert

  5 Mar 2010 | 12:44 am

  Easier than going to Home Depot on the weekends, Patio Garden sets from Los Angeles-based design studio, Scout Regalia, will get your backyard garden set up quickly.  The kits are available in a fully assembled version ($185) or a DIY Patio Garden kit ($95) that includes all the brackets, drainage pad, and fasteners where you only need to provide the lumber. For us, there’s no better teaching activity than growing an outdoor family garden with your kids, so with spring around the corner, it’s time to get started. Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation…

• Miller Goodman’s Playshapes

  Robert

  2 Mar 2010 | 6:18 pm

  Unleash the creativity in your child with the unlimited possibilities with the 74 shapes included in Miller Goodman’s Playshapes set.  See just some of the creative possibilities of these wooden blocks at their Flickr page. Playshapes |  £75 at Miller Goodman

• Animal Painting Puzzle Toys from Barcelona

  Robert

  24 Feb 2010 | 1:38 pm

  Zoomaderita Animal Puzzles are cut from Finnish birch, and their clean wooden shapes are designed to invite kids to paint and decorate to their heart’s content.  A quick search found only the Snakes puzzle available online via Kinuma – and be ready to pay in Euros.  Otherwise, inquiries can be made to MedioDesign, the creators of Zoomaderita. via KidsModern Order Your Holiday Cards Now from Tiny Prints Visit our sponsors: Orbit Baby – a modern baby transportation system Boodalee – modern kids bedding Boon – hip baby products and toddler gear Card Store –…

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• Brother, can you Spare a Square?

  Armin

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:47 am

  The process of asking for a loan from a bank sucks. Simple as that. Short of a cavity search, they want to know everything about you and then they will hit you with an interest rate higher than your cholesterol level. Add to that the economic slump of the last two years and getting a loan was harder than spotting a yeti. These circumstances might help explain the burgeoning practice of peer-to-peer lending and at the forefront is Lending Club, which has funded $93,634,075 in loans and $6,487,621 in paid interest to investors since its inception in 2007. The premise is simple, Lending Club…

• McCain, Lesson Learned

  Armin

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:22 am

  If there is anyone that learned the branding lesson imparted by the Obama ’08 Campaign, it was John McCain. During the Presidential race there was simply nothing the McCain identity could do to help his chances, especially not Optima, not even at its boldest. Not long after the loss, McCain announced in November of 2008 that he would be running for re-election to his Senate seat in 2010 for the state of Arizona. Earlier this year, McCain presented a new identity for this particular campaign, created by Phoenix-based OVO. What a difference one lost Presidential race makes. "We crafted…

• Ubuntu's Circle of Friends Gets Smaller

  Armin

  10 Mar 2010 | 3:52 am

  According to our Google Analytics, 58% of your are using a Macintosh Operating System, 39% are on Windows, 1.5% are logged as using the iPhone OS, and, finally, as the subject of today's post, 0.65% of you are reading this from a Linux Operating System. (Wow, 0.01% use Playstation 3!). The Linux platform, in contrast to that of Apple's and Microsoft's, is free and open source and has major street cred among hardcore developers and people that simply want a tinkerable alternative to the Mac vs. PC battle. Also, unlike its commercial brethren, various operating systems can operate in a Linux…

• Oscarama for Logorama

  Armin

  9 Mar 2010 | 3:54 am

  In dozens of years of watching the Oscars I had never cared about the outcome of the Best Animated Short Film, but this year it was different as in the running was a 16-minute film done almost entirely out of, literally, thousands of logos. Created by the French collective H5, and winner of the 2009 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, Logorama is not only a clever idea that brings to life some of the most ubiquitous marks of our time, but one that manages to exploit the meaning and conceptions we have of those marks and the brands behind them — whether it's the villain of the…

• This Just in: History is Coming Back… Sort of

  Brand New

  8 Mar 2010 | 4:10 am

  Before it closed down for renovations in 2009, to reopen in 2011, the Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia suffered from lack of exposure. A quick look at the original website reveals all you need to know about the old brand. The brutish colors and default appearance reveal a small organization without much concern for engaging the audience. Compared to the other kid-friendly museums in Philadelphia like the Franklin Institute (whose original home was actually the Atwater Kent building), the Atwater Kent Museum is about as exciting as a textbook. Having visited the museum once in my elementary…

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• Challenge: Let’s do something with these 3-D pyramids

  Nathan

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:01 am

  Here's the idea. The government recommends a diet for healthy living (right pyramid), but at the same time there are billions of dollars of lopsided subsidies (left pyramid) whose distribution doesn't look anything like the former. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) used the above 3-d pyramids to present this information. Interesting point. Funky presentation. Discuss (remakes highly recommended). [via The Consumerist]

• Review: We Feel Fine (the book) by Kamvar and Harris

  Nathan

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:33 am

  The opening page of We Feel Fine: An Almanac of Human Emotion reads a quote from "a woman in Maine." It sets the stage for the rest of the book. I have a problem I'm sure many other bloggers face: I am perfectly comfortable sharing intimate details about my emotions with complete strangers I meet online but shy away from expressing my true feelings to anyone I know in real life. For those unfamiliar, We Feel Fine is a project from Jonathan Harris and Sep Kamvar that's been online since 2006. At its core, the goal is to show the emotions of the authors behind millions of blog posts on the Web…

• What burger chain reigns supreme?

  Nathan

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:23 am

  In a follow up to his McDonald's map, Stephen Von Worley of Weather Sealed maps the dominating burger chains across the United States. McDonald's obviously has a stronghold in a lot of areas but not all of them. Most noticeable is Sonic Drive-in with over 900 restaurants in Texas alone. Personally, I'm rooting for Carl's Jr. and In-n-Out. [via We Love Datavis]

• Canada: the country that pees together stays together

  Nathan

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:50 pm

  EPCOR, the water utility company that runs the fountains up in Edmonton, Canada released this graph yesterday. It's water consumption during the Olympic gold medal hockey game, overlaying consumption of the previous day. How much do Canadians love their hockey? A lot. The first period ends. Time to pee. The second period ends. Time to pee. The third period ends. Time to pee. Consumption goes way down when Canada wins and during the medal ceremony. Finally, when it's all said and done, the rest of the country can relieve itself, figuratively and literally. [via contrarian | thanks,…

• Looking Inside a Bus Routing Algorithm

  Nathan

  9 Mar 2010 | 12:58 am

  In an effort to put transit data from the Toronto Transit Committee to better use, MyTTC provides a trip planner to help you find the best route from point A to point B. This video, compete with smart arses sitting on a couch, provides a peek into how the underlying algorithm works. [Thanks, Canna]

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  Design Observer: Main Posts

• Designed Landscapes

  Design Observer

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:06 am

  A portfolio of photographs of designed structures and landscapes — from La Jolla to Marfa, from Hadrian's Villa to Storm King — by landscape architecture professor Ken McCown.

• Thomas Schumacher Symposium

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:10 pm

  The University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation is hosting the Schumacher Symposium: A Celebration of Life and Career. This two-day event is to memorialize Tom Schumacher's ideas, influence and unique and profound insights.

• Kopernik

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:22 pm

  Report on Kopernik, a new website for funding technology to assist populations in the developing world.

• Becoming a Designer in the Age of Aquarius

  Design Observer

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:40 am

  On rereading S. Neil Fujita’s 1968 job manual, Aim for a Job in Graphic Design/Art.

• The Butterfly People

  Design Observer

  9 Mar 2010 | 12:48 pm

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• Nano Supermarket: Call for Speculative Products

  4 Mar 2010 | 12:30 pm

  The Next Nature foundation calls upon designers, technologists and artists to submit speculative nanotech products for the upcoming NANO SUPERMARKET in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The supermarket will be feature debate–provoking visions on possible products expected to hit the shelves between today and 2020. Submission deadline: May 12, 2010. • www.nextnature.net/events/nano-supermarket

• Fuck Google - Build your own Google Street View car

  28 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pm

  For Transmediale 2010 members of the R&D network F.A.T. met in Berlin and produced a series of projects dedicated to the topic of the week: FUCK GOOGLE. In addition to on-site workshops, F.A.T. Lab built a fake Google Street View car and took it out for a ride in the city of Berlin. Watch the hilarious video, in which the fake Google car gets lost (the driver has to ask for directions), jams the traffic and in other ways attracts negative attention. For information on how to make your own Google Street View car go to: fffff.at/google-street-view-car • Video on Vimeo via PopUp City

• ShadyUrl

  28 Feb 2010 | 10:51 am

  Shady URL is an online tool, that can turn an innocent looking URL into a suspicious and frightening one. For instance, the ShadyUrl engine turns www.twitter.com into http://5z8.info/illegal-guns-for-sale_f5v7f_launchexe and CNN.com into http://5z8.info/guns_u1t5v_murdervids. You can also opt for shorter URL's, albeit making them a little less shady. • www.shadyurl.com

• Reconfigured Typewriter

  28 Feb 2010 | 10:36 am

  Ambo Dextro is a typewriter in which the keys have been rearranged so there is no correspondence between what you think you type and what you get on the paper. Characters, words and sentences are simply turned into abstract visual text as you type. Ambo Dextro is on display in Copenhagen at the new gallery IMO projects until March 20. The piece is made by New York based artist Tauba Auerbach. Visit her website for other fabulous pieces - her website is basically a piece in itself. • Ambo Dextro

• 'Sent Things'. An exhibition of objects sent to Paul Smith

  28 Feb 2010 | 10:25 am

  For the past 10-15 years, an anonymous admirer have been sending different items to fashion designer Paul Smith by post. Items include a a surfboard, a coffee-pot, a skateboard and lots of other things. These objects were never send in a box, they simply had post stamps on them. Quite amazingly, they still arrived at Paul Smith's store in Covent Garden, London. The objects were recently exhibited at Stockholm Furniture Fair and Designboom has put together a great post with pictures from the exhibition, including some comments from Sir Paul himself. • www.designboom.com

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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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• Crowdsourcing the creative

  Tim Leberecht

  6 Mar 2010 | 10:47 am

  For Wired UK's "Work Smarter" issue (just released), I had the pleasure to speak with John Winsor, co-founder and CEO of Victors & Spoils (V&S), the world's first creative (ad) agency built on crowdsourcing principles.

• Penguin book innovates in publishing...again

  Adam Richardson

  5 Mar 2010 | 11:12 am

  Penguin's new foray into iPad "books" is not the first time in its 75 year history where it has embraced radical innovation. In fact the company was founded on it.

• It's time to rethink the C-suite

  Adam Richardson

  3 Mar 2010 | 10:38 pm

  Today's complex world has made the traditional set of C-level roles out-moded. We need to embrace a new set of roles that better match to the challenges companies are facing.

• The Pitfalls of Customer-Led Innovation

  Adam Richardson

  18 Feb 2010 | 6:21 pm

  Relying on customer input to guide innovation is not all it's cracked up to be.

• The hardware hogs all the glory

  Adam Richardson

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:27 pm

  Why do we get so attracted to shiny new hardware, when it's actually the software and services that make the hardware worthwhile?

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• 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.

• Designing Devices

  Dan

  9 Jan 2010 | 1:27 pm

  <p>I've started a new blog for long articles about the design of products called <a href="http://www.designingdevices.com">Designing Devices. I'd like to turn them into a book one day, but for now they're just a free blog for your enjoyment, so happy reading!

• Albums of the Year 2009

  Dan

  20 Dec 2009 | 4:16 pm

  10. Passion Pit, Manners 9. Rhett Miller, Rhett Miller 8. Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson, Break Up 7. Metric, Fantasies 6. Eels, Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs of Desire 5. Bishop Allen, Grrr... 4. Harlem Shakes, Technicolor Health 3. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Pains of Being Pure at Heart 2. XX, XX 1. The Thermals, Now We Can See Songs of the Year: Phoenix, "1901," Yeah Yeah Yeahs, "Zero," The Sounds, "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake," Jay Farrar and Benjamin Gibbard, "One Fast Move or I'm Gone," Cracker, "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out with Me," Lady GaGa, "Pokerface." Previous years' lists: 2008,…

• Top 25 Albums of The Decade 2000-2009

  Dan

  20 Dec 2009 | 3:05 pm

  Some of the best lists are idiosyncratic, as is this one. My two pieces of criteria were: 1. Are most, if not all, of the songs on the album very good (non-skippable); and 2. how often I went back to listen to the album, months or years after I first heard it. In all of these cases, these albums met those criteria. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. 25. Blind Pilot, 3 Rounds and a Sound (2008) 24. The Ting Tings, We Started Nothing (2008) 23. Shout Out Louds, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff (2005) 22. Bishop Allen, Charm School (2003) 21. Ben Folds, Rockin' the Suburbs (2001) 20. Vampire Weekend,…

• Designing for Interaction 2

  Dan

  14 Oct 2009 | 10:19 am

  I realized I neglected to post here that the second edition of my book Designing for Interaction came out in August! It's available now from Amazon and other fine booksellers. Some excerpts you might enjoy:Table of Contents and Chapter 1: What is Interaction Design? (2.6mb pdf)Chapter 4: Design Research (on the New Riders site) Chapter 6: Ideation and Design Principles (on Johnny Holland) New chapter! Other new chapters include Design Strategy (Chapter 3); Design Research Analysis (Chapter 5); and Prototyping and Development (Chapter 8). Most of the rest of the book has been substantially…

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  Orange Cone

• "Smart Things" references

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:39 pm

  "Smart Things," my book on ubiquitous computing user experience design is approaching completion. The final draft is done, we're working on the interior design and cover and it's available for pre-order from Amazon now. If everything goes well, it will ship in August. The outline of the book remains largely the same as it was last year. Starting in April I plan to serialize one chapter draft per month in blog-sized portions until the book is released. In preparation for it, I decided to emulate Adam's release of the bibliography for "The City is Here for You to Use," his upcoming book, and…

• Ubiquitous Computing Bridges Devices and Services

  16 Dec 2009 | 1:19 pm

  I was honored to have been invited to present at XD Forum, Intuit's internal user experience design conference, last week. My half-hour talk focused on the relationship between ubicomp devices and services, a topic I've been evolving for much of the past year. The presentation's argument is as follows: Moore's Law makes computation cheap. This makes incorporating information processing into devices a cost-effective way to create a competitive advantage by creating user experiences that would be otherwise impossible, or prohibitively expensive. This, in turn, has contributed to a proliferation…

• The Fuzzy Boundary: Four products that are also services

  3 Nov 2009 | 1:51 pm

  (Photo CC Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 by Marshall Astor) Once again I had the honor of being invited to speak to Kimiko Ryokai's Theory and Practice of Tangible User Interfaces class at UC Berkeley today. I used the opportunity to prepare a talk on a topic I've been thinking about for a while: the relationship between products and services in a ubicomp environment. For this presentation, I set out some of my ideas and presented a set of examples of device/service relationships that show some of the variation in the possibilities. The talk is available as an 844K PDF.

• Read-Write Material Culture (Sketching 09 presentation)

  24 Jul 2009 | 4:15 pm

  I expanded on my LIFT France presentation at this years' Sketching in Hardware gathering. The two presentations are quite similar. My core point is that the fundamental nature of making things changes as the cost of moving atoms goes up and technologies for exactly reproducing physical objects using computer-controlled tools moves into more media. Here are some key points: If you look at [Thomas Chippendale's] Director, it’s full of variations. Chippendale expected that each piece was made individually. By showing all of these variations, he’s essentially saying “I am defining a design…

• Fast processors, open standards, social research and Sketching in Hardware

  6 Jul 2009 | 8:12 pm

  A journalist acquaintance asked me about the relationship between journalism and product development in the context of Sketching in Hardware. I wrote him an email that (somewhat densely) summarized much of my current thinking about the relationship between cheap hardware, open standards, vernacular technology creation, social research and Sketching in Hardware (whew!). It probably makes no sense out of context, but I liked it enough that I thought documenting it on the blog would be worthwhile. Here it is: Cheap, fast computation and increasingly open standardized interfaces encourage…

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  PSFK

• A Washing Machine That Uses 90 Percent Less Water

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:08 am

  Xeros Ltd. has made a washing machine that uses beads instead of water to wash clothes. It claims to use less electricity and water than traditional washing machines.

• Patternity: A Design Resource Celebrates Mundane & Magnificent Patterns Everywhere

  Kyana Gordon

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:38 am

  Patternity is a London based company comprised of a studio, an online design resource and a shop, all aimed at amplifying the discovery and application of patterns and surface design in everyday life.

• Apps For The Pocket Designer

  Jason Fields

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:36 am

  Jason Fields of iPhone app review blog app.itize.us, explores generative graphic design applications.

• Starbucks Using Foursquare For Customer Rewards Program

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:59 am

  Starbucks has teamed up with Foursquare for testing its customer rewards program.

• City To Farmland: Detroit Plans To Downsize

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:44 am

  In the wake of growing recession, the city of Detroit is planning to remove large vacant areas and turn them into farmland.

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  The Serif

• Niessen & de Vries

  Gil

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:52 am

  Avant garde editorial work from Netherlands duo Niessen & de Vries. Even though their website isn’t the most user friendly in the world, their mix of work certainly makes up for it.  Try the overview for a quick glance at their folio.

• Barbara Hennequin

  staynice

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:11 am

  Interesting graphic and type design by Barbara Hennequin.

• Studio Output – New site

  Jack

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:22 am

  Hot of the press. As always you can count on rich visually exciting work from Studio Output, and now it’s all packaged up in a shiney new site – just launched.

• Progress Packaging

  LukeTonge

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am

  Had a visit this morning from the brilliant Progress Packaging guys – Simon and Liam – they are experts in bespoke packaging and well worth speaking to when spec’ing a job. Their blog is one to bookmark, a nice insight into the company. Awesome tote bags too – thanks guys!

• Senior C# ASP.NET Web Developer

  Jack

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:58 am

  This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding digital team as a developer within one of Scotland’s top creative companies. We work across website design and build, e-commerce, e-marketing, multimedia design, social media and mobile app development. Our client list features diverse household names such as ScottishPower, BBC and DC Thompson, as well as premier Scottish arts organisations. We are looking for a fast learner and effective communicator who is not only willing to share their ideas, but also listen to those of others (we don’t want a mute, goth, sullen, headphone…

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  The Dieline

• Student Spotlight: Geneviève Côté

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  "If it is indirectly the quest of spices that led to the discovery of the Americas by...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Kabbalah Vodka

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  Kabbalah is the newest brand of Russian Vodka created by beverage maker EZ Protocols. Called...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Box Bottle Bag Interview by Idsgn

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm

    Idsgn features and in-depth look at Box Bottle Bag, including previews of the inside of...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Nature's Agave

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  New work from The Engine Room:"Nature’s Agave Nectars are premium, certified organic, and made...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Mongkol Praneenit’s Lightbulb Packaging

  Barry Duncan

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:32 am

  Via: Definitive TouchAs the world changes, so too must we change with it, and Mongkol...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

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  trendwatching.com

• March 2010 | 6 TREND VIDEOS

  28 Feb 2010 | 5:01 pm

  This month, we bring you a light-hearted yet insight-heavy video edition, featuring consumers from all over the world, speaking their mind on a variety of trend topics. Read 6 TREND VIDEOS »

• February 2010 | FUNCTIONALL

  24 Jan 2010 | 5:01 pm

  FUNCTIONALL highlights a new breed of products that are simple / small / cheap (with a dash of sustainability), giving them global appeal, from India to Sweden. Now, if that doesn't warrant a brainstorming session... Read FUNCTIONALL »

• December 2009 | 10 CRUCIAL CONSUMER TRENDS FOR 2010

  16 Nov 2009 | 5:01 pm

  All yours: ten consumer trends that will inspire you to introduce new products and services over the next 12 months. Remember, you can't shrink your way to greatness ;-) Read 10 CRUCIAL CONSUMER TRENDS FOR 2010 »

• October 2009 | NOWISM

  12 Oct 2009 | 6:01 pm

  As the future is uncertain, and the past is, well, the past, instant-gratification seeking consumers are embracing anything that is 'real-time' with more passion than ever before. And despite this trend's seemingly ephemeral character, it is rich in solid, applicable trend examples... Read NOWISM »

• September 2009 | TRANSPARENCY TRIUMPH

  30 Aug 2009 | 6:01 pm

  Think 'transparency' is an established, maturing theme? You ain’t seen nothing yet. Here’s a fresh look at the latest and greatest in the transparency arena, where savvy consumers (as well as on-trend brands) can score triumph after triumph. Read TRANSPARENCY TRIUMPH »

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  visualcomplexity.com

• Sync Lost

  The popularization of electronic instruments and computers, allied to the broad and easy reachable information through the internet, enabled the appearance of countless rhythmic structures, giving rise to new styles and sub styles within contemporary electronic music.Created in Processing, SyncLost is a multi-user immersive installation on the history of electronic music. The project's objective is to create an interface where users can view all the connections between the main styles of electronic music through visual and audible feedback.When you click on a particular node, all connections…

• SolidSX

  Software Explorer (SolidSX) is a standalone Windows application that provides insight into large software systems. SolidSX creates visualizations that simultaneously show the structure, dependencies, metrics on all types of source code elements (files, classes, methods, fields, etc.). By using hardware-accelerated graphics, SolidSX is able to display large amounts of information in a concise manner, providing easy exploration through large source codes.SolidSX comes as a generic structure/dependencies/metrics visualization tool, and can be adapted to any given programing language via importer…

• Plasma

  Comissioned by ArtAids, for the exhibition FROM THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, Plasma is an interactive network of links and tags that belongs to a ongoing research on the topic of AIDS, from an integral and holistic point of view. Created by Santiago Ortiz and L�a Legrand, the project is still under way and welcoming further collaboration.

• NetFlix Similarity Map

  This visualization depicts the similarities between 5,000 movies as found by an algorithm used for the Netflix Prize. Movies are represented by dots with adjacent titles. Similar movies, as determined by customer rating patterns, are connected by a line. Colors closer to red indicate a weaker similarity, and colors closer to yellow indicate a stronger similarity. Many similarly-rated movies tend to cluster around topics, themes, directors, or actors. You can see a previous version of the project here.

• PostModernNews

  PostModernNews deconstructs a collection of Twitter messages into a bag-of-words, replacing syntax with a graphic re-arrangement of terms that the reader must re-associate to assert meaning. Users can either enter particular search terms or select one of the expandable categories, e.g., Trends, Celebrities, Editorial, to get started. The interaction with the generated territory allows different behaviors. While some relationships are drawn, others are implied with boundaries, solid or porous, and others only appear when queried with the cursor.

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  Viewers Like You

• Mrzyk & Moriceau for Sebastien Tellier

  VLU | Max

  9 Mar 2010 | 6:03 pm

  Exclusive Sebastien Tellier video for the 10th anniversary of Record Makers.  

• Ok Go | Cog

  VLU | Max

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:30 am

• Liminal 2.0

  VLU | Tokyo | Ian

  5 Mar 2010 | 3:45 am

  Second printing of Liminal, a zine I wrote about Tokyo graffiti is now available. Screenprinted covers and inserts, one-color interior. Available for a cool $8 postpaid (shipping included) via Paypal to ian (at) ianlynam.com. Includes photos of work by QP, Ekys, Secto, Want, and SF writers Adek and Twist.

• Books in the Age of the iPad

  VLU | Tokyo | Ian

  4 Mar 2010 | 8:14 pm

  Craig Mod comes correct with this engaging treatise on the art of the book as we move forward, most prominently with the advent of the iPad, into the era of the digital book. Not a quick read, per se. Get a cup of coffee and mull this one over. It is worth the time.

• Tilt shift film | The Sandpit

  VLU | Max

  4 Mar 2010 | 7:06 pm

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  wrongdistance.com

• Rose Wylie

  wrongdistance

  21 Feb 2010 | 8:15 pm

  76 year old Rose Wylie outta London… Link

• Aaron Bagley

  wrongdistance

  21 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm

  Link (via another bouncing ball)

• Sabine Finkenauer

  wrongdistance

  21 Feb 2010 | 7:42 pm

  Great work by Barcelona based Sabine Finkenauer who I found via the wonderful Stopping Off Place run by no less than michael dumontier. not surprisingly it’s great.

• Christopher lg hill

  wrongdistance

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:21 pm

  found here.

• Ansen Seale

  wrongdistance

  7 Feb 2010 | 7:17 pm

  This work, while a bit gimmicky, is well executed. I wonder if it would hold up well in a gallery / in first person. Link (via hysysk)

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  Innovationlab.dk -

• Afskaf tværfaglige innovationsteams

  Morten Hejlesen

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:23 am

  Når nye vækstmuligheder skal identificeres, er det sund fornuft at sige farvel til tværfaglige teams og velkommen til fremtidens multidisciplinære medarbejdere. Et tværfagligt team kan være som at køre bil med én der trykker på speederen, mens en anden drejer på rattet. En ubehagelige og ubehjælpsom affære. Sats hellere på multidisciplinære medarbejdere, der forener modsætninger og krydser perspektiver. læs mere

• To fyraftensmøder om Kina og MidtEXPO-netværket

  Innovation Lab

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:29 am

  Innovation Lab og Dansk Innovationscenter i Shanghai inviterer til 2 fyraftensmøder med fokus på Kina, det kinesiske marked, Shanghai og Expo. Signalet er klart: Kina vil i fremtiden ikke være verdens fabrik - men snarere verdens innovationsmaskine, der både løser egne og andres fremtidige problemer. Region Midtjylland, Innovation Lab og Innovation Center Denmark søger derfor aktører, der kan præsentere midtjysk viden inden for sundhedssektoren, bæredygtig energi og miljøteknologi – og med et fokus på mennesket,…

• Nye billeder fra laboratoriet

  Jonas Juhler Hansen

  25 Feb 2010 | 5:50 am

  Vi har opdateret vores billedsamling, så der nu er friske billeder fra Innovation Labs halvårlige fællesdag, CareWare-udstillingen i Ridehuset, samt en for nyligt afholdt Demolab-rundvisning. Se mange flere billeder fra Innovation Lab på flickr eller Facebook. Innovation Labs fællesdag. læs mere

• Mangler du en industriel designer til en praktikplads?

  Peder Burgaard

  24 Feb 2010 | 1:50 am

  Innovation Lab søger virksomheder, der ønsker at modtage en Belgisk erhvervspraktikant med baggrund indenfor industriel design / produktudvikling. Praktikperioden er 6 måneder og skal finde sted mellem 01.09.10 – 31.05.11. Modtagervirksomheden skal kunne tilbyde opgaver indenfor ”Sustainable Design” eller noget tilsvarende. Det ligger en virksomhed frit for at lønne erhvervspraktikanten. Erhvervspraktikanterne der bliver udsendt har mellem 0-2 års erfaring. Deadline 12. marts 2010. Praktikanterne har enten en Kandidat eller Bachelorgrad i…

• Spot din nye medarbejder på netværket

  Morten Hejlesen

  18 Feb 2010 | 11:23 pm

  Kreative medarbejdere er ofte kompetente netværkere. Undersøgelser foretaget af Sandy Pentland, MIT, viser, at vidtforgrenede og stjerneformede netværk er essentielle, når det gælder opdagelse af ny viden og nye idéer. På den anden side er tæt sammenknyttede netværk med hyppig dialog bedst egnede, når det gælder integration og anvendelse af den nye viden. Kreativitet fodrer rige netværk, mens implementering kræver tæt integration. Innovation bygger på begge dele. læs mere

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  the johnson banks thought for the week

• RCA re-blogged

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:34 pm

  In case you haven’t seen, our recent piece on the RCA’s leadership debate has been re-blogged here on the Creative Review blog. There’s some interesting stuff in the comment string.

• Decision time

  7 Mar 2010 | 10:49 am

  This week is a pretty important one for the future of graphic design in the UK. This is the week that the Royal College of Art, the world’s only post graduate art and design school, interviews a shortlist of candidates to run its Communication Art and Design course. This course emerged over a decade ago when its now retiring head, Dan Fern, combined the illustration and graphics courses. On the surface, Fern’s legacy is a series of world-famous alumni who have pushed the boundaries of their chosen specialisms, and there’s no denying that every 2 or 3 years the course…

• More whisky please

  3 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Quiet music, comfort eating and plentiful Nurofen are the order of the day at johnson banks today, after last night’s Design Week awards. Whilst our new logo for the Pew Center was shortlisted and sadly got no further... ...our unusual scheme of barrel art for single malt whisky Glenfiddich won the temporary exhibitions category. We’ll admit to being a little surprised, since the five typographic wood and steel pieces certainly stretch the definition of what an ‘exhibition’ is, but we’re happy with that.Our congratulations to the only double winners of the…

• Thanks Vynsie

  25 Feb 2010 | 10:30 am

  We find ourselves strangely inundated with fresh enquiries about our tree poster.It seems that it’s featured on the achingly hip home and product website*, Design Sponge, featured in the apartment of a Ms Vynsie Law. Her rather nice pad in Hollywood Heights, East Dallas, features the poster as you can see. What great taste, Vynsie. Here’s a few more snaps. Never realised East Dallas was so groovy. Go here for more interiors. Go here to find out more about the poster.Want to buy one? Email lizzie [at] johnsonbanks [dot] co [dot] uk *Not a sentence we anticipated writing

• Flaunt it

  22 Feb 2010 | 12:00 pm

  The latest offering from Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit’s Under Consideration franchise is their portfolio book, Flaunt. It mixes questions and answers with established designers about what they expect from a portfolio, with images and examples of how a collection of younger designers present their work.Scattered within are carefully designed information pages that help prospective job-seekers decide how many examples of work to include in their book, how long the interview might last, and so on. Given that portfolio advice is the one thing that students value the most, this could…

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  Sireh Dan Cengkeh Terpilih.

• 5 video paling popular di Ideabuzz.net

  Syed Syahrul Zarizi

  3 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

  Ideabuzz.net ialah web TV yang bertemakan IT dan teknologi terkini, kini kembali dengan format baru yang lebih interaktif dan segar. Kandungannya meliputi tutorial, ulasan dan liputan acara. Berikut ialah 5 video paling pupular di ideabuzz.net. 1. Wolfram | Alpha 2. Mengemaskini blog dan laman web sosial dengan mudah dan pantas. 3. Magento 4. Membaca beberapa laman web serentak dengan cepat dan mudah 5. PIKOM PC Fair, Johor Bahru Similar Posts: 8 laman web yang menawarkan E-kad Hari Raya Aidilfitri. You Call the Shots oleh Cameron Johnson. Nuraina A. Samad. Penulis. FPX.

• 20 most popular Malaysians on Facebook

  Syed Syahrul Zarizi

  1 Mar 2010 | 3:25 pm

  Here is the list of 20 most popular Malaysians on Facebook. Data was compiled on 2nd March 2010 and there may be some changes by the time you are reading this. Mahathir bin Mohamad | 292,272 fans Scha Alyahya | 169,065 fans Fahrin Ahmad | 133,434 fans Yuna | 132,818 fans Najib Razak | 114,591 fans Fara Fauzana | 110,864 fans Aznil Hj. Nawawi | 98,355 fans Afdlin Shauki | 91,077 fans Faizal Tahir | 90,913 fans Nabil Raja Lawak | 85,184 fans Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat | 84,460 fans Siti Nurhaliza | 70,366 fans Anwar Ibrahim | 59,015 fans Diana Danielle | 54,347 fans Nora Danish | 49,980 fans Rozita…

• Masaki. Member of lagendary Japanese punk band Power Of Idea, activist and film maker.

  Syed Syahrul Zarizi

  23 Feb 2010 | 10:01 am

  (This interview was originally published on Dec 8, 2008) Masaki, or better known as Mike among his friends is a fun loving movie buff, activist and film maker from Japan. But that’s not all. When he is not too busy cleaning and taking care of graveyards in his hometown (yes, that’s his day job), he also plays in a lagendary Japanese band, Power Of Idea and runs Tribal War Asia records. Masaki was in town last month with some friends to perform in Singapore and Johor Bahru as part of his ABC Partisan gig series that have been around for a long time. While here, he managed to…

• Andreas Krapf. Illustrator & graphic designer.

  Syed Syahrul Zarizi

  16 Feb 2010 | 7:25 pm

  Our featured designer for this week is Andreas Krapf, Illustrator and graphic designer from Germany. Q. Tell us a little bit about your background and formal education. A. My name is Andreas Krapf, I’m 28 years old and live in a small town in Germany. I graduated from a German design-university in 2009. Since then i work as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. my focus has always been on illustration, nevertheless i enjoyed the education in typography and graphic design. Q. How do you describe your style? A. I love to draw and sculpt characters, monsters and stuff because…

• Saiful Nang. CEO / Principal Photographer, Candid Syndrom.

  Syed Syahrul Zarizi

  10 Feb 2010 | 2:29 pm

  (Nota: Tarikh asal temubual ini ialah pada December 10, 2008) Saiful Nang bukanlah nama yang asing di kalangan peminat fotografi di Malaysia. Terkenal sebagai juru gambar majlis perkahwinan, pelangan beliau terdiri dari selebriti, orang kenamaan, sehinggalah ke kerabat diraja. Terima kasih kepada Saiful kerana sudi menjawab soalan-soalan berikut. Q. Saya difahamkan saudara mula berjinak dengan fotografi semasa belajar di MMU. Adakah minat itu lahir semasa belajar atau lebih awal dari itu? A. Minat dalam seni sejak saya berumur 4 tahun. Lukisan pertama saya jual masa umur 7 tahun. Di MMU…

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  Tcritic by Karl Long - The Daily T-Shirt Blog Covering Indie Fashion and Design

• Polyamory Is Wrong

  karl

  9 Mar 2010 | 3:16 pm

  Very funny T-Shirt that I found via Unreasonablefaith’s awesome blog about religion, science and skepticism – good combo. Advertisement: Busted Tees: Funniest T-Shirts AnywhereMore Cowbell, Jesus Hates the Yankees, Great Gifts!

• Mario Bros series from SplitReason

  rangga

  1 Mar 2010 | 4:10 pm

  Mario Bros, who don’t recognize these series? Ups, maybe there’s a chance for you not recognizing him if you weren’t grown up in the 90s. Mario and Luigi the plumbers are the team who should save the princess from the Dragon castle, and so on and so on. Mario once (and still) one of the most famous character in video games. Well, Mario Kart is still hype in Nintendo Wii until now. Hail to Nintendo and the gangs! SplitReason, specialized in gears for geeks and gamers, brings you the nostalgic moment with Mario (not with Luigi this time), by presenting The Plumbers Wardrobe…

• Here’s Dr. Sheldon friendship flowchart, what is yours?

  rangga

  23 Feb 2010 | 5:11 pm

  I gotta be honest that I don’t watch The Big Bang Theory religiously, maybe one or two episodes of season 1. Yet, I can figure out that the series is telling about nerds (not only geeks) and their daily social life. One character that catch my attention is Sheldon Cooper, PhD, a theoretical physicist. For him, everything can be theorized, even can be drawn as a flowchart. Take this one as an example. Who would guess the idea of becoming friends can be drawn as principal in a flowchart? This friendship flowchart may describe the exact method used by Sheldon from meeting new person until…

• New T-Shirt Company Bruised Bear

  karl

  23 Feb 2010 | 8:48 am

  Bruised Bear is a new T-shirt company with a really whimsical and fun aesthetic. Reminds me a bit of Loyal Army, and that can’t be a bad thing. Thankfully the simple design has translated to their web site, I wish more t-shirt companies would make as good a use as these guys have of their front page. Much easier to see what they have for sale. Anyway, check them out, they look like fun stuff and the guys that run it sound very passionate about it. BTW I think the Moist shirt is probably my favorite. Oh and thank you guys for the kind words, appreciate it. “Before anything else, I…

• Modern Warfare T-Shirts

  karl

  23 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am

  These are as niche t-shirts as you’re going to find. Only a Modern Warfare player would understand the Akimbo 1887’s (which BTW only f’ing newbs would use I prefer the Barrett 50 Caliber and Akimbo Rangers Especially since the 1887’s have been nerfed with the latest update. Anyway, check them out on RedBubble. Advertisement: Lucky Threadz – Original & Very FunnyGreat T-Shirts Endorsed By Tcritic

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  Ponoko - Blog

• Crafty Knitting Supplies from Karrie

  yana

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:04 pm

  Karrie from Girl on the Rocks discovered Ponoko somewhere in the recesses of the internet and was intrigued enough to instantly sign up. What type of products do you make with Ponoko? Primarily, I design supplies and tools to sell to crafters and knitters. I make knitting needle gauges and yarn gauges for knitters and spinners. I also make several styles of yarn and embroidery floss organizers for needleworkers. Though these aren’t completely new tools, with my designs I try to improve the functionality and also use shapes that are fun to look at. Recently, I have started designing…

• And for the Birds

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:16 pm

  Chind?gu bird feeder. Ok this one may not be practical, laser cut or even ‘designed’ but it is DIY and kinda cute. Perhaps if the crumbs were spirited away via the tube to a bird feeder outside it would be a little more, hygienic. via There I fixed it

• KITTY KLIMBER by Catter Wallin’

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:03 pm

  Flat Pack for the Feline…… The Kitty Klimber shelf provides a purrfect feline transition point and is an excellent limited floor space solution. The Kitty Klimber is simple to assemble, easily mounts on walls and is made from eco-friendly materials. Companion Kitty Kozy shelves (larger platform) are available in the Catter Wallin’ Showroom. And the Kitty Korner shelf (corner retreat) is currently in the prototype/design phase and will soon appear in the Catter Wallin’s Ponoko Showroom. Kitty Klimber Features: - Cat friendly space with zero floor footprint - Made of 100%…

• Game Changers: Social Design Competition

  Duann

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:05 am

  Design21, the social design network, is holding the competition ‘Game Changers‘ that challenges designers to design a game that aims to create change by improving lives or inspiring new behaviors. A crisis can bring about change. It forces us to rethink our lives and our relationships and lead us to adopt new outlooks or rethink the way we do things. While the world has been rocked by a deep recession, many have seen the flip-side of this crisis as one of opportunity; the chance to start over, or reset priorities, to take initiative to create some positive and meaningful change in…

• Love Lace? Design Competition

  Duann

  6 Mar 2010 | 2:47 pm

  Rethink Lace and win $20k The International Lace Award seeks to encourage contemporary design and challenge conventional notions of lace and its application in the areas of fashion, the built environment and digital multimedia. Professional and amateur artists, designers and practitioners around the world are invited to enter for the chance to be exhibited at the Powerhouse Museum and win a share of $40,000 (Australian dollars) in prize money. The Award defines lace as an openwork structure whose pattern of spaces is as important as the solid areas. Sounds perfect for some Ponoko laser cut…

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  ideasonideas

• 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 [...]

• Go World?

  Eric Karjaluoto

  3 Mar 2010 | 1:49 pm

  I begin this post with some misgivings. In writing it, I stand to alienate some, and potentially paint myself as short-sighted, unpatriotic, and even curmudgeonly. What I can’t quite shake is the sense that it needs to be said, even if many (perhaps even my mom) think less of me. “We all squeezed the stick…” I watched [...]

• My Year of Failure

  Eric Karjaluoto

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:05 am

  That’s right… I’m going to fail this year. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t really want to fail. Truth be told, it’s the kind of thing that completely messes with my head. Even contemplating doing so makes my uneasy, but I worry about the consequences of doing otherwise. Wait a second… I’m getting ahead of myself. [...]

• Random Observations – Part 9

  Eric Karjaluoto

  14 Jan 2010 | 4:11 pm

  I probably haven’t ever noted this, but these Random Observations are a running project for me. In ways, they prove a respite of sorts from my otherwise lengthy posts. As I observe some kind of a rule or occurrence, I make note of it as succinctly as I can. (Some I admit, are contradictory—as is [...]

• The Licensed Designer

  Eric Karjaluoto

  2 Jan 2010 | 10:01 am

  Engineers need to complete a certain amount of schooling, coupled with applied practice, before earning their “ticket.” After doing so, they gain increased responsibility as they’ve worked through a structured and rigorous training process. I want to make the case for similar training and accreditation for designers. Professionals Many professionals run through a comparable set of steps [...]

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• Kitchen As Art

  Topsy Turvy

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:48 am

  Befitting its owner, performance artist Marina Abramovic, this SoHo loft kitchen is the picture of drama and beauty.Designed by architect Dennis Wedlick. Photos by Bruce Buck for the New York Times.

• Elle Decor Sneak Preview

  Topsy Turvy

  9 Mar 2010 | 5:28 am

  Start checking your mailbox now for your next issue of Elle Decor. Friend of Topsy Turvy, the trés charmant Belgian count, interior designer and furniture designer Bruno de Caumont was kind enough to give us a little heads-up ... his Brussels loft will be featured in the April magazine, which should hit newstands any day.You may remember my previous interview with Bruno here. Well, he has just sent over some behind-the-scenes photos of the making of the Elle Decor photoshoot – shot by his assistant and top-notch photographer in his own right, Benjamin Juveneton.The photographer for Elle…

• Great Art for $20

  Topsy Turvy

  4 Mar 2010 | 5:02 am

  Click to enlarge image.Every Tuesday and Wednesday there is new art up for sale, in limited quantities, over at Jen Bekman's 20x200 website. There is always a $20 size available, and word on the street is that everything is selling like hotcakes.Tuesday's offering is this William Powhida print.(I have to say, his #17 reason to buy art might be my own #1.)Participating artists have included William Wegman and the Starn Twins.Check it out!

• Magalog or Catazine?

  Topsy Turvy

  3 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  Anthropologie has always produced wonderful catalogs with exceptional photography, art direction and styling – in exotic locales. The most recent find in my mailbox, I think, brings catalog design to a new level.In the "Soft White Light" section, a model wears all white on every page, and her wispy tousled hairstyle is interwoven with a wildly luxurious crown of white flowers.The Art + Life section shows floral patterns and hot colors in front of painted backdrops of gorgeous wall-sized tropical leaves and blooms."Carried Away" features cut-out paper flora and fauna ingeniously arranged…

• Art and All That Jazz

  Topsy Turvy

  2 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  Blue Jazz Fountain, by Serena Bocchino.Soul Shower, by Serena Bocchino.Duet, by Serena Bocchino.In case you've been paying attention to Topsy Turvy (I hope there are still a few of you out there), surely you've noticed a lack of posts lately. I do plan to get back into a more frequent schedule, so please don't desert me! I've been working on a couple of all-consuming projects, and hopefully will have some big news to announce in the next few months. (Sorry, but I don't want to jinx it with too much info.) So, thank you for coming!I thought I would share the work of artist, Serena Bocchino,…

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• Affordable Guaranteed Auto Loans at low rate

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:56 am

  Some of the marketing strategies are genuine while some are fraudulent. The guaranteed auto loan off...

• Nice

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:51 pm

  No. its not to simple, i like it. Less is more!!! the black hand Maybe I would have done in another ...

• UNESCO Poster competition

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:15 pm

  Here is one the works, for the Poster competition of UNECSO, for rapprochement of cultures. Regard...

• Children World

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  This is a better world created by children expression, a world that lie in children imagination....

• Agree with your point of view and questions

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:25 pm

  Would like to hear from J.E. about "case studies" of consumer "education" through packaging design....

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• It's Always About The Story

  Thomas Baekdal

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:25 am

  Companies are constantly trying to come up with something new and exciting, but most of the time they to tend to focus on the wrong thing. Instead of creating a story, they make a book. Instead of creating interesting articles, they created a printed magazine. Instead of making remarkable products, they design a new website.The focus on a specific outcome as an object is never a very effective way to get ahead. Instead, you need to focus on the story, the emotion, the feeling and the experience. Let me illustrate that in a very simple way...Most people cannot draw comics. Or rather, most…

• The Aliens Have Landed - in a Projector

  Thomas Baekdal

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:43 am

  David Riesenberg has designed this WiFi enabled 1080p projector concept, and it looks absolutely stunning. So far this is only a concept, but apart from it's stunning look. It is supposedly be using SSD storage, be WiFi enabled, and can run on batteries for up to 3 hours. Sweet! It also features a touch based remote (but I would rather I could simply control it via the iPhone or Android). - Read Comments

• Penguin Offers a Glimpse of The Future of Ebooks

  Thomas Baekdal

  3 Mar 2010 | 7:30 pm

  Earlier this week Penguin presented their vision for how they could translate their book into the ebook format. Or rather, how they can really make us of digital publishing to create much better books.Here is the video:It's really fascinating stuff. Great ideas and great innovation. Some people are of course, questioning if this is really a book or just some fancy doohickey. But, people who asked that question need to rethink how they see the world. You are not selling books; you are selling stories. You don't define your product by the packaging it's in. It's the other way around. You define…

• Microsoft Mobile Surface

  Thomas Baekdal

  1 Mar 2010 | 3:30 pm

  Remember Microsoft Surface? You know, the big multi-touch coffee table? Now Microsoft is working on a much smaller version with Mobile Surface.Mobile Surface is a research project from Microsoft that attempt to combine the power of smart phones and flexibility of a huge coffee table interaction into on. And the trick right now is to use a small projector to display the image from the phone unto any surface. But it gets better, because you can then interact with you phone interface directly via the projected image. Not just in a 2D flat way that we are used to, but in 3D. notice: Update -…

• Prevent People From Losing Control of Their Profiles

  Thomas Baekdal

  1 Mar 2010 | 3:07 am

  We hear about it all the time, people's social profiles are taking over by hackers. It is fairly simply done. Find a way to get people's username and password, login, change their login credentials, and voila. The attacker now has complete control over peoples profiles, and there is nothing they can do about it.Just a few days ago, the musician Jason Mraz's Twitter account was taken over, and because the attacker changed his password, he could not do anything to stop them - apart from trying to contact Twitter and persuade them that this really was his account, and that someone else was in…

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• Decode: Digital Design Sensations @ The Porter Gallery

  Neu Black

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:43 pm

  Decode: Digital Design Sensations showcases the latest developments in digital and interactive design, from small, screen-based, graphics to large-scale interactive installations. The exhibition includes works by established international artists and designers such as Daniel Brown, Golan Levin, Daniel Rozin, Troika and Karsten Schmidt. The exhibition features both existing works and new commissions created especially for the exhibition. The exhibition explores three themes: Code presents pieces that use computer code to create new works and looks at how code can be programmed to create…

• One Bit Increment- Paper Cut Site/Game

  Kellis Landrum

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  While flash games are a dime a dozen this is truly something different, creative and amazing. “One Bit Increment is two designers (Leon Hong and Camile Orillaneda) who find some enjoyment in coding interactive experiences. We spend our work days in front of our laptops, sketching, debugging, and eating (roasted) potatoes. One Bit Wonder is where we document our thoughts and projects.” We’re all about creating interactive experience websites and look forward to seeing more work from these two in the future.

• Mociun

  Toshi Jones

  9 Mar 2010 | 10:35 am

  Inspired by her travels Caitlin Mociun’s line, aptly self titled, is an eclectic bricolage of pattern and concept. The collection named in astrological terminology, revives a cut from the 1980’s and splashes in contemporary patterns to reveal a relaxed and modish look. Available online here.

• Andrew Kuo

  Toshi Jones

  5 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

  Andrew Kuo’s New York influence in evident in many aspects of his public life, not so much in his art. One might imagine a vast landscape or elaborately patterned decor in his work but it seems much too serene of be inspired by the city. A frequent contributor to the New York times Arts Beat blog, Kuo is perhaps best known for his charts on all aspects of music (below). It is rumored to be working on a show opening in April. We’ll be anxiously awaiting updates.

• This is your land- Nationalparks.org

  Neu Black

  4 Mar 2010 | 12:21 pm

  Every time we fly into Los Angeles we’re struck by how the city seems to go on forever. If you live in the middle of LA it’s easy to forget we’re surrounded by natural wonders on every side. We we’re reminded of this by a beautifully designed new site from the National Park Foundation that makes it easy to find all the national parks in your area. There’s so much beautiful nature photography here that we were quickly reminded of how spring is fast approaching. This is a great way to plan your first hike or road trip of 2010.

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• Weekly Roundup #1 – Best Design Float Posts | Design Float Blog

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:22 am

  We thought that it would be great to start a tradition by summing up every week on Desig Float with the help of short roundup of best posts on DF. This is our4 Vote(s)

• 12 Tips to Better Website Usability

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:52 am

  Usability is an intensive topic in the web development community. As web developers, we must look toward making the user experience better for everyone and6 Vote(s)

• 15 Creative examples of Transparent Screens + Tutorial | Richworks™

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:56 am

  One of the visions of the future is to build a completely transparent screen for laptops. This has been around the news for quite some time. Although it may appear ridiculous, its definitely a technology to reckon with.10 Vote(s)

• 20 Top Free Fonts

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:49 am

  A showcase of the most downloaded fonts from Fonts 2 U6 Vote(s)

• Quick Tip: How to Get Great HTML Meta Tags

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:30 am

  Meta tags are capable of telling search engines and other interested parties key information about the contents of the page, the meta tag is arguably as important as the page's actual title.10 Vote(s)

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• Have some old paperback design books?

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:23 am

  Treat them with more care! They are worth some money now. I keep finding that some of my design...

• AEG and Peter Behrens

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:07 am

  AEG and Peter Behrens: “Peter Behrens was not only the father of German industrial design – he was...

• iPad goes on sale Friday March 12

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:51 pm

  iPad goes on sale Friday March 12: 8:30 AM ET 5:30AM PT

• Logorama wins best animated short

  7 Mar 2010 | 6:38 pm

  Logorama wins best animated short: at the Motion Picture Academy awards

• New iPad TV ad

  7 Mar 2010 | 6:27 pm

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  Design You Trust

• Svilen Gamalov ‘Cube Chair’

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

  Although still in the concept stages of design, Svilen Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ provides an interesting example of modern design and how intricately it can be envisioned in the digital age. The chair, which combines futurist design elements of the 1950’s with modern sensibility, is designed to envelope the user, creating a comfortable and stylized space. Dynamic, even as a concept, Gamalov’s ‘Cube Chair’ design is one we hope to see fully realized soon. More Pictures Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT…

• Michael Manoukian ‘Form and Function’

  MikeGusto

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:25 am

  Montreal photographer Michael G. Manoukian has created a study titled ‘Form and Function,’ a series of images that combine human x-rays with various tools. The work elegantly represents the relationship between form(the human image) and function(mechanical tools), demonstrating how both are inextricably linked and inform our understandings of each other respectively. Showing restraint and consideration with his choice of imagery, Manoukian’s ‘Form and Function’ provides an avenue for thoughtful consideration by the viewer. More Pictures Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get…

• Photography by Maureen Dai

  phogph

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:18 am

  Beautiful and very nice photography by Maureen Dai, talented and very young female photographer of just 17 years old. Photography by Maureen Dai Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

• The Art of Angelique Houtkamp

  Ink Butter

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:12 am

  Angelique Houtkamp was born in the Netherlands in a town called Uithoorn. She became a tattoo artist at the age of 30 while living in Amsterdam. Her work is described as “deceptively simple, instantly recognizable and often humorous”. View more of Angelique’s work at inkbutter.com. Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

• Diamonds are forever

  Raid71

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:04 am

  More film posters here Our Sponsors: 2wowu - Buy or Sell PSD's & Get Free $5.00 With Code: FREEFIVE Advertise with Design You Trust! - DYT on Twitter - Facebook

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• Green Trip

  9 Mar 2010 | 4:03 am

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  8 Mar 2010 | 3:51 am

  by Anthony G (surreal, balloon, digital, painting, airbrush)

• Rock It

  4 Mar 2010 | 2:49 am

  by Adam Woodhouse (abstract, 3d, diigtal, geometric)

• Team Chow

  3 Mar 2010 | 2:43 am

  by Johannes Vob (fantasy, airbrush, digital, sci fi)

• Punk Shoot

  2 Mar 2010 | 2:42 am

  by drfranken (drfranken, punk, nastplas, trash)

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• 45 Free High Quality Apple Wallpapers

  ronald

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:51 am

  One of the most well-known multinational companies in the world is Apple inc. It is a corporation that designs and manufactures consumer electronics, computer software, and commercial servers. Among its best-known hardware products are the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone and iPad. Because of its technologically advance products and high-quality software, Apple has undeniably left a good mark on many consumers. And no wonder, there simple and elegant product design is inspiring designers to even create custom wallpapers with Apple themes. For those who love customizing their desktop, this…

• 29 Sexy iPhone App Designs

  Chad

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:25 am

  The iPhone is the most popular product of the past two years. By now everyone knows what the iPhone is, and most of you have one or have come in close contact with one. The iPhone has changed the mobile industry and slated itself as a trend setter. The phone itself isn’t the biggest selling feature – it’s the apps. Allowing consumers to purchase apps really sets apart the iPhone from anything else. The App store has exploded with amazing clever little tools. Developers are pushing the boundaries with creative ideas and beautiful looking interfaces. A beautiful app…

• 30+ Corporate WordPress Themes

  Jennifer

  9 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  We’ve compiled 30+ excellent corporate WordPress themes from ThemeForest for your next corporate client. Either download the themes and customize them to your client’s needs or use these designs as inspiration to create a unique WordPress template from scratch. Corporate WordPress Themes Dark n’ Clean Agivee idea Business Shop Creative.Biz Universal Business Spacio WP WPA Parade Theme Vanilla Business Theme Business Planet Vision Business Gold Design Agency Twicet Business Portfolio Advantage RT-Theme 7 Loarse Good Start Whiteyclean BOSSPRESS Teknium Innova Ambition Picco…

• 30 Various Artworks of Astro Boy

  ronald

  8 Mar 2010 | 2:44 am

  The Japanese Manga is a widely known series that consists of comics and print cartoons in the Japanese language. This type of artwork has created a phenomenal influence over the publishing industry. One of its most influential series is The Adventures of Astro Boy, claimed to be the first ever Anime on Japanese television.  Astro Boy became Japan’s envoy for overseas safety and has greatly influenced our current Anime shows. Astro Boy’s character has made its mark in the publishing history. As a tribute to its worldwide popularity, we bring you 30 Various Artworks of Astro Boy.

• 50 Freebies: Download Free Grunge Fonts

  ronald

  3 Mar 2010 | 7:15 am

  A dirty, distressed and grungy font is what tops off a superb grunge design. On the contrary, using the wrong font can really kill the grunge theme you were aiming for. Don’t get stuck without the resources your creativity needs. Download all 50 of these dead sexy grunge fonts for your collection. All these grungy fonts can be downloaded for FREE, so stock up and enjoy!!! Masterplan Download Source Birth of a Hero Download Source 28 Days Later Download Source Beton Download Source 321 Impact Download Source Dead Secretary Download Source Action of the Time Download Source Alpaca…

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• Friday Fresh Free Fonts #39

  paul0v2

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:52 am

  I will be posting some fresh free fonts every Friday, yes I know it's awesome. I will look forward to bring a lot of great fonts that will sure help you improve your typography work. Check out what I selected for you on the FFFF#39 and make sure to comeback for more next week. <!--break--> Click here to view all Friday Fresh Free Fonts Cicle by La Tipomatika Download Cicle Good Dog by Fonthead Design Fonts Download Good Dog BlackJack by Typadelic Fonts Download BlackJack Surface by Bruno Herfst Download Surface About the authorHi! I'm Paulo Canabarro and I'm here to post some really cool…

• Fantastic Illustrations by Serge Birault

  PauloGabriel

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:25 am

  Once again it's Friday... and we must have fun. I was trying to figure out a fun post, and at general, illustrations are fun, right? So I just had to post the work of Serge Birault, this amazing artist who makes beautiful art. <!--break--> He comes up with some great characters, absolutely beautiful pin-ups which take our breath away. For more of his work, visit this portfolio at DeviantART... I hope you all enjoy these! Cheers. ;) About the authorHello, everyone! I'm Paulo Gabriel, a 25 year old designer from Porto Alegre, Brazil. I have worked as a webdesigner since 2006, but websites…

• Sites of the Week #93

  fabiano

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:19 am

  For this Sites of the Week we have selected some great sites such as Akio and Rain Creative. Also we're featuring the Jeroen Homan's portfolio and much, much more! As usual we would love to hear from you, keep sending your suggestions to us and we will be more than happy to feature your site. <!--break--> You can send me your suggestions via Twitter twitter.com/FabianoMe or twitter.com/abduzeedo, and include #abdz_sites in the message. DESIGN / CSS Spiritual Formation - headhearthand.com The Spiritual Formation Department desires to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ. We come…

• Beautiful Artworks by Carmelo Di Lorenzo

  abduzeedo

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:41 pm

  Carmelo Di Lorenzo is an art director, designer and illustrator, from São Paulo, Brazil. Carmelo worked with Adhemas Batistas, one of his greatest influences, a few years ago and now he is working as Senior Art Director at Wunderman. Also he decided to put more time into illustration and design. Most of his ideas are inspired by guys like Adhemas, Douglas Alves and old school animators from Disney. For more information check out Carmelo Di Lorenzo portfolio at http://www.casadedesenho.com.br/ Drawings Art Direction About the authorMy name is Fabio Sasso, I'm a graphic/web designer from Porto…

• Daily Inspiration #454

  abduzeedo

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:34 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"…

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• Episode 22 - Updating Your Portfolio

  Danny Outlaw

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:15 am

  I like to think I become a better designer everyday. While this is great from a skill level point of view, it is also a little bothersome. How could becoming a better designer be a drawback you ask? Well, mostly because it makes me look at my older work like it is a piece of crap. I constantly look back at work I did even a month ago and feel like it is subpar compared to whatever I am currently working on. Sometimes it even makes me feel bad for the client. I think to myself; “How on earth did they OK that design?!” It is this feeling that makes me question if I should not show…

• Episode 21 - The Importance of Interface Design

  Danny Outlaw

  3 Mar 2010 | 6:44 am

  We all know that slick interface designs are pretty to look at. Personally, I ogle over them like the centerfold in a mens magazine. Is that weird? The more sleek and intuitive the design, the more I am drawn to it. Obviously, one of the results of good interface design is usability. Give me an app that looks pretty and works the way I expect it to and I am sold. Where do I pay? I’m sure none of you will argue with the general statements above. Well, maybe the one about the mens magazines, but you know what I mean. So we all enjoy applications that work intuitively and and look pretty,…

• Episode 20 - Staying Organized as a Freelancer

  Danny Outlaw

  24 Feb 2010 | 7:12 am

  I try so hard to stay organized on a daily basis. Keeping all my ducks in a row is what allows me to juggle way more projects than the typical freelancer. Despite all my efforts to keep my inbox clean, schedule calls ahead of time, run everything through my project management app, and other organizational methods; it seems like it can go to shit in a heart beat. For me, this is usually the result of a client who refuses to use Basecamp once the project has been started. What happens next is like a monsoon in my inbox. Emails containing comments, feedback, files, copy, and other related…

• A Preview of Things to Come

  Danny Outlaw

  17 Feb 2010 | 6:58 am

  As many of you may have noticed, I haven’t had a chance to update Outlaw Design Blog in some time and it has really been bothering me. I would like to apologize for this lack of work on my part. As some of you regulars may know, I recently got married, am buying a house, and having a baby soon. On top of all that, my Wordpress Designers business has been really taking off. Not that any of this is an excuse to leave you guys high and dry, but it is a reason. Apologize aside, I have been trying to find a new way to bring Outlaw Design Blog back to life. It seems that there are 1,001…

• What I Have Learned About the 80/20 Rule

  Danny Outlaw

  5 Feb 2010 | 8:03 am

  Any good freelancer has surely hear the saying that 80% of your work will come from 20% of your clients. As a young freelancer, I found this saying to be far from true. In the beginning, it was more like 80% of my work came low paying clients I found on job boards and 20% of the time I wanted to shoot them in the face. At the time, I couldn’t understand how this saying could be true. I rarely ever had repeat clients, let alone ones who would come back time and time again. Looking back, I’m sure it to do with two things: 1. The quality of my work. 2. The quality of my clients.

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• Win a Copy of the Billings3 Invoicing App for Mac

  Chris Spooner

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

  The cool team from Marketcircle have kindly offered two licenses of their Billings application for Mac. Billings 3 is a time tracking and invoicing application that makes running your business a breeze. Fancy winning a copy? Access All Areas members can log in and enter the prize draw! Billings is a ... 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…

• Create a Fun Print-Ready Doodled Business Card Design

  Chris Spooner

  8 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

  There’s nothing more unique to your creative talent than a series of your own doodles and sketches. Let’s use the good old doodle to represent our design services by combining quick and fun doodles with a print ready business card design. We’ll be drawing our doodles directly in Illustrator, and using the application’s print abilities to set up our business card document with the correct margins and bleed to build a complete print-ready PDF document. The design we’ll be building calls upon some random ideas for the topic of your doodles. How about a stick-man…

• This Week’s Favourites – March 5th 2010

  Chris Spooner

  5 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

  In this week’s roundup of creative goodness, we have a unique Illustrator tutorial covering the creation of watercolor effects; a CSS tutorial on the popular sprites technique; a fantastic introduction and overview of CSS attribute selectors; another brilliant Illustrator tutorial, this time creating a bright and crisp illustration; and a well presented bunch of typography tips. Design Instruct This unique tutorial from the freshly launched Design Instruct covers some great tips on how to recreate a great looking watercolour and hand-drawn marker effect from a base photo. Definitely worth…

• How To Build a Vector Clock Graphic in Illustrator

  Chris Spooner

  1 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

  If you’re looking to develop your Illustrator skills, here’s a tutorial for you! Follow this walkthrough to see the how adding layer after layer of vector shapes, along with a range of gradients and a spot of texture can quickly create a great looking icon-style clock graphic. The main ingredient we’ll be adding to this design, other than a bunch of circles to build up the overall shape, is a range of gradient fills. These gradients are what really adds that extra touch of depth, and combined with an extra shadow or two, results in a fairly realistic looking graphic. Open up…

• Sticky – A Wordpress Theme for Premium Members

  Chris Spooner

  26 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am

  Last week I posted a tutorial covering the process of building a custom Wordpress theme, and promised that the theme used for the post would be available to download for Access All Areas members. Well, here it is! Sticky is a simple theme that boasts a sticky sidebar (hence the ... 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 more to…

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• Color Isn’t Always Better

  Jennifer Moline

  10 Mar 2010 | 9:22 pm

  Do designers dream in Pantone with visions of rainbows in their heads? Color is a vital part of any graphic designer’s life – after all, they’re the ones paid to come up with pleasing color combinations that will sell a product. That’s why you often see a bold use of color for logos (think Pepsi’s use of primary-color red and blue) as well as websites (such as Graphic Design Blog’s paint-spattered header). While color definitely garners attention, there are times that black and white or a sepia tone will generate a different feeling. Think of how The Wall Street Journal, with its…

• Inspiration Smorgasbord

  Chad Engle

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:50 pm

  Ok Go – This Too Shall Pass And Then There Was Salsa Saul Bass: On Making Money vs Quality Work Kaleidoscope Made from Typography by Katerina Orlikova avantgarde by Max Quolin Larent Nivalle Photography Crush+Lovely Hipstamatic iPhone App Haäfe & Haph Simon Collison Sponsored by Advertise on Fuel Brand Network. Fuel Brand Network 2010 cc (creative commons license) Inspiration Smorgasbord

• Tales of an Ex-designer

  marshallrake

  2 Mar 2010 | 10:54 pm

  Tired of clients? Sick of toeing the line between artist and “mad man” (without the added bonus of the martini lunches)? Want to get paid? Want to get paid on time? Me too. photo by yushimoto I was sitting on the plane from New York to Los Angeles racing to finish a project for a client. My battery life was rapidly dwindling and the pressures of design and technology restrictions put me over the edge. I closed my laptop in frustration and took a look at my surroundings. Why haven’t I noticed this before?  The plane.  The passengers. The many small problems that were being solved by…

• Stellar Branding Across Various Mediums

  Chad Engle

  28 Feb 2010 | 9:43 pm

  Branding & Identity can make or break a company. If you have worked on large scale client with billboards, brochures, letterhead, envelopes, TV, web etc. you know how many details there are to work out over a various amount of mediums. You also know how consistency plays a big role in how well a campaign or branding is executed on those multiple platforms. We as consumers are flooded with many of these daily. Brands like Pepsi, Coke, Budweiser, BMW, Nike, Apple are just a select few that you see ads from or branding in your life. Here is a set of stellar designs that are carried out…

• 36 Minutes of Creative Genius

  Chad Engle

  24 Feb 2010 | 9:28 pm

  We all need a small spark to get going sometimes… What makes it easier to get going than some creative videography, editing & animation? Not much. Here are some creative videos some with mind blowing CG landscapes or an amazing look at what goes into a Macworld cover and some just have a great soundtrack to bop your head to. Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns Kingdom of the unreal but also a higher state of being, ultimately free of the limitations of the material world through the agency of science, technology, and imagination. HP – invent from Tom and Matt…

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• Niessen & de Vries

  Gil

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:52 am

  Avant garde editorial work from Netherlands duo Niessen & de Vries. Even though their website isn’t the most user friendly in the world, their mix of work certainly makes up for it.  Try the overview for a quick glance at their folio.

• Barbara Hennequin

  staynice

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:11 am

  Interesting graphic and type design by Barbara Hennequin.

• Studio Output – New site

  Jack

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:22 am

  Hot of the press. As always you can count on rich visually exciting work from Studio Output, and now it’s all packaged up in a shiney new site – just launched.

• Progress Packaging

  LukeTonge

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:26 am

  Had a visit this morning from the brilliant Progress Packaging guys – Simon and Liam – they are experts in bespoke packaging and well worth speaking to when spec’ing a job. Their blog is one to bookmark, a nice insight into the company. Awesome tote bags too – thanks guys!

• Senior C# ASP.NET Web Developer

  Jack

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:58 am

  This is an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding digital team as a developer within one of Scotland’s top creative companies. We work across website design and build, e-commerce, e-marketing, multimedia design, social media and mobile app development. Our client list features diverse household names such as ScottishPower, BBC and DC Thompson, as well as premier Scottish arts organisations. We are looking for a fast learner and effective communicator who is not only willing to share their ideas, but also listen to those of others (we don’t want a mute, goth, sullen, headphone…

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• Naoto Fukasawa

  Antonio Carusone

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:28 am

  I’ve been obsessed with furniture design, specifically chair design, for some time now. My all-time favorite chair designer is none other than the brilliant Hans Wegner. If you’ve never heard of the name, you’ve probably seen one of his classic chairs. Recently though, I’ve become obsessed with the recent chair designs of Naoto Fukasawa. Fukasawa is best known for his MUJI CD player, Plus Minus Zero Humidifier, and au/KDDI INFOBAR and Neon phones, all of which are part of MoMA’s permanent collection. Since 2008, Fukasawa has designed a furniture series for Japanese company Maruni…

• Colosseo Letterpress Print

  Antonio Carusone

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:45 am

  An extraordinary poster by the ridiculously talented Cameron Moll, that took a year to make. An image of the Coliseum in Rome, Italy is formed using handcrafted characters from the Goudy Trajan and Bembo Pro typefaces. Each poster is printed on Somerset Velvet Black or Crane Lettra Pearl and letterpressed by Bjørn Press of Provo, Utah. I’m simply amazed but the level of detail and the quality of the piece, but what I’m truly impressed by is the dedication and commitment by Cameron to stick with it for an entire year. It was totally worth it.

• Dan Reisinger

  Antonio Carusone

  8 Mar 2010 | 11:39 am

  Dan Reisinger is an Israeli graphic designer who’s work includes posters, calendars, logos, corporate and environmental day. He’s probably most known for his work for EL AL Airlines, which includes a beautiful series of destination posters that were designed from 1968–72. I love his style and his work is probably the only example I’ve ever seen of good design that uses Hebrew letters. Reisinger also designed this lovely perpetual calendar for MoMA in 1987.

• Shepley Bulfinch Poster by Experimental Jetset

  Antonio Carusone

  5 Mar 2010 | 6:51 am

  I’ve been meaning to post about this for a month now and finally got around to doing it. Experimental Jetset recently designed this lovely poster, for architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch, announcing their 2010 fellowship. The design is based on the Roman numerals ‘MMX’ represented with geometric forms that relate back architecture. A brilliant piece. You can read more about the design process on Shepley Bulfinch’s blog and get a peak at an early sketch EJ did for the poster. It’s always interesting to see how a design evolves from a sketch to the final piece.

• 10x10 Series by Method

  Antonio Carusone

  1 Mar 2010 | 8:10 am

  In celebration of their 10th anniversary, Method has released the 10x10 series, which will focus on game changing topics that will fundamentally impact today’s brands and their search for new revenue streams. The series includes essays, salons, and speaking engagements by industry leaders. The first issue of the series, “Cable’s Lost Generation”, takes a look at the future of television and digital communications. A downloadable PDF of this issue is available on the site. When my boss dropped a copy of the first issue on my desk a few weeks ago and I was immediately impressed by the…

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• Defining a Creative Hub

  Sylvia

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Domus Academy is launching a new competition named Define a Creative Hub with the aim to test the talent and urban vision skills with an experimental contemporary subject. Find more about the competition here.

• Marta Massada House

  Sylvia

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Portuguese architecture firm spaceworkers transformed a typical house in the city of Oporto, into a new cosmopolitan house preserving its identity. Here is the project description: Intervening in a typical habitation of the Oporto urban tissue it’s by itself a reason for the memory theme run through our thought, as the memory itself begins to delineate like a program, a “tool” capable of function as a moderator element between the “old” and the “new”. This project tries to recreate the habitation spaces (an element per se container and generator of memories),…

• Family House in Obama

  Sylvia

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  Suppose Design Office recently finished a family house in the city of Obama, in the Fukui prefecture on the sea of Japan. The client – the director of a clinic opposite the house – wished to combine openness on the ground floor to allow for parking spaces for this clients with a more protected first floor living spaces. Kitchen space, bathrooms, study corners and storage are strategically placed at the perimeter of the site to form a buffer around the living areas and bedrooms. Light and air are allowed in through the insertion of courtyards with glass-framed walls between the…

• Jackie Su Restaurant

  Sylvia

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am

  German design studio RAUMINRAUM designed the interior of the Jackie Su Restaurant located in Bremen, Germany. The asian street kitchen character with a contemporary and clear interior is used for this small restaurant in Bremen’s city center. Concrete walls with an artwork presenting a smiling Jackie Su, bring red Asian characters while the large suspended acoustic ceiling and unclad air-conditioning ducts emphasize the urban ambience. Photos by Nikolai Wolff Via Contemporist

• Architizer Los Angeles Launch Party

  Sylvia

  8 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  Architizer is happy to announce that on March 18th they will be hosting a parti in Los Angeles at the new A+D Museum space to celebrate Los Angeles architecture culture. More info here.

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• Logorama wins an Oscar

  Mirko

  9 Mar 2010 | 11:18 pm

  Logorama, a short action-movie taking place in the world of brands, recently won the Oscar of the best short animated film. It is the creation of the french studio H5, often awarded in the past. It took them 5 years to complete this 17 minutes animated movie so this Oscar is probably more than welcome. The movie can be seen at the end of this post or by clicking this link, also check out some images taken from it. Klik hier om het video filmpje te bekijken Download animals vectors --- Post from: Graphic design blogLogorama wins an Oscar

• UPrinting Business cards giveaway

  Mirko

  9 Mar 2010 | 6:58 pm

  Once again, UPrinting is being nice to Designer Daily’s readers, this time they will be offering 3 Sets of 500 Die Cut Business Cards. How to enter the giveaway? To enter the giveaway, just tweet the following sentence: Get a chance to win 500 die cut business cards http://bit.ly/d9VUqm (via @mirkohumbert) Make sure that you don’t change anything to that phrase to be included in the contest. Send it only once, duplicate entries will be removed. How are winners chosen? The winner will be picked randomly on monday March 15, at 12:00 am chinese time, using TweetAways. What can you win?

• 14 Visually Stunning Animated Infographics

  Mirko

  3 Mar 2010 | 1:30 pm

  Infographics are visual illustrations communicating information by means of signs, symbols, icons, maps and diagrams. When these graphics are animated they can be used to represent complex situations and tell stories, or they can address social comment, satire and subversion. At their best, infographics in motion can be informative, involving, funny and at times surprisingly touching. This post brings together fourteen examples of these stunning animations. 1. Grand Tour of the Known Universe This is a truly awesome infographic animation revealing the scale of the known universe in relation…

• 20 cool & creative business cards for your inspiration

  Mirko

  25 Feb 2010 | 7:14 am

  Handing out your business card is a more crucial moment than it appears, it’s the perfect time for you to make a good first impression on your prospects. For your inspiration, take a look at these cool and creative business cards. 1. Apalacorp 2. DJ Mohit 3. Felix Auer 4. ABH International packers 5. Conrad Lim 6. Scott Boswell 7. Steven Whiteley 8. Ben Hunter photography 9. Bolt Barbers 10. Yaeri Song 11. AWP Express 12. James A.W. Mahon, divorce lawyer 13. Many Fold Farm 14. Stefan Sagmeister 15. Reddy or Knot 16. Med Traveler Club 17. Cut & Paste 18. Bow Tie 19. Nikolas…

• 7 free grunge fonts that rock

  Mirko

  15 Feb 2010 | 1:30 pm

  Originally appeared as the subgenre of alternative rock music, grunge had turned into a whole culture or, to be more exact, into a subculture during the 80th-90th of the previous century. Grunge had a great influence on people’s minds and creative design trends, and though the glorious times of grunge have already faded away, its traces can still be found in many aspects of modern life and culture. Inspired by grunge music with its denial of social standards and clichés, apathy, and the strong desire for freedom at the same time, many font designers did their best to transpose grunge…

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  Alexander Trevi

  UK develops 'intelligent CCTV' "CCTV cameras that can pick out abandoned luggage, suspicious behaviour and lock onto potential suspects are being developed by UK researchers." [BBC News]

• Trestles Beach Access Competition

  Alexander Trevi

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:29 pm

  (One true mark of a great competition organizer is providing ample graphics for bloggers to choose from.)Architecture for Humanity must be after our hearts!Access to Trestles, one of North America’s most celebrated waves, is under threat due to safety and environmental concerns. Currently, over 100,000 people each year follow informal trails through wetlands and over active train tracks to gain access to the surf breaks at Trestles. These impromptu manmade paths present a safety hazard with passing trains and threaten the fragile ecosystem of Trestles.In response, a coalition of concerned…

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  Alexander Trevi

  Open Source Ecology "Open Source Ecology is a movement dedicated to the collaborative development of tools for replicable, open source, modern off-grid 'resilient communities.' By using permaculture and digital fabrication together to provide for basic needs and open source methodology to allow low cost replication of the entire operation, we hope to empower anyone who desires to move beyond the struggle for survival and 'evolve to freedom.'" Come Out & Play "Each year the Come Out & Play settles in a different neighborhood and explores the limits of…

• Site Specific

  Alexander Trevi

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:03 pm

  (A house anxiously awaiting its erasure. Photo by Kane Cunningham.)UK landscape artist Kane Cunningham is planning to rig his new home with cameras not to film the stunning views of the North Yorkshire coast but to document its imminent destruction. Sitting precipitously close to the edge of a cliff, the house could fall off at any moment. Coastal erosion has already eaten away most of the garden.Some nearby houses were similarly threatened but were condemned and demolished in advance of the migrating cliff edge. Cunningham, however, wants the climate-changed sea itself to devour his…

• Of quarantine pieds-à-terre, nuclear-waste landfills, Ebola tours, illegal orchids, and the Zoo of Infectious Species

  Alexander Trevi

  8 Mar 2010 | 5:49 am

  (After being diagnosed with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, or XDR-TB, Robert Daniels was incarcerated in the jail unit of an Arizona hospital, locked up in a murky legal terrain where the bounds of individual civil rights and public health are tenuously demarcated. For a little over a year starting in July 2006, he lived under what could be described as inhumane conditions: 24-hour surveillance, lights always on, no TV, no way of contacting the outside world except a pay-phone and one tiny window looking out to some dull hallway. Other doctors then determined that he didn't have…

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• Oops, I Mean Hoops Contest!

  SEI Design Group

  9 Mar 2010 | 11:31 pm

  Have you signed up for our March Madness fun?  Be ready so you can get your brackets done when the announcement of teams is made on Sunday.  Mike is our hoops guru, so contact him if you have any questions.  Time for a Hoops related Contest.  You can win this exciting prize, BASKET CASE.  The winner of this prize can select a friend to wear the basket so others can take their shots.  Looks like fun to us!  A little cash to treat the participants to a snack comes with the game.  Just leave a basketball related comment below to enter.  A random entry will be selected, so no skill…

• These Kids Are Incredible!

  SEI Design Group

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:50 pm

• SEI Staff Members Settling In

  SEI Design Group

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:29 am

  Bradley Moreland, Assoc. AIA Sr. Architectural Designer Kurt A. Vater, CSI, CDT, AAIA Sr. Architectural Designer

• Sustainable Construction Discussion

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• Schuylerville Field Trip

  SEI Design Group

  17 Feb 2010 | 9:42 pm

  Some of the Albany SEI crew took a recent field trip to the Schuylerville CSD site.

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• Friday Wild Girls

  Pony

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:05 am

  Wild Girls really do get you ready for the weekend…when is summer starting?

• Daily Cool Pics

  Pony

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:49 am

  Oh yeah ladies love the 6 finger man…really adds a fun twist to the Shocker!

• Two City of Lights

  Pony

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:40 am

  I live in New York and there is nothing like the city at night on a hot summer night.  Of course I also love Vegas and that place is always lit up like a Christmas tree.  When you stumble out of a strip club at 7 am you do tend to miss the beauty of it though.

• Animals getting freaky

  Pony

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:38 am

  They say love is blind….really blind in some cases.

• Something to do in Buffalo

  Pony

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:32 am

  Winters in Buffalo, NY can be long, cold, snowy, and depressing.  Well what if I told you if you were in Buffalo this winter you could have walked through on giant ice maze??  Excited?  Who is up for a road trip??

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• Why authenticity makes a difference

  David Carlson

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:31 am

  Below follows some monetary proof why authenticity and storytelling matters and makes a difference. They give soul to otherwise ‘dead’ products. The products below were sold at the Bukowskis auction of properties of the late Swedish director Ingemar Bergman held a couple of month ago. Bedside table with sketches and notes from mr Bergman’s dreams. Price when new probably around SEK 1000 (EUR 100). Price at the auction SEK 340.000 (approx. EUR 30.000). Chess pieces which were used in the movie The Seventh Seal in the famous scene were the Knight and the Death plays a…

• David Report in Luxury Society

  David Carlson

  10 Mar 2010 | 5:55 am

  David Report is featured in Luxury Society, a global community for luxury professionals. We are presenting an outtake from the 2007 Future Luxury report. It is interesting to see that the eight trends that we brought forward back then are as relevant today. The trends we pinpoint are: Timeless Quality, Security and Safety, Emotional Branding, Good Karma, Seize the Day, Supreme Regionalism, Food and Health and finally Individual Editions. Read the complete report about Future Luxury.

• Zero Stitch by Mattias Ståhlbom

  David Carlson

  8 Mar 2010 | 5:24 am

  Stitch is a new wall and ceiling lamp by Swedish designer Mattias Ståhlbom for Zero. The construction and the appearance of the lamp are inspired by the same principle as an embroidery frame. When attached on the wall or in the ceiling it is possible to adjust the frame in different angles to direct the light and gain the most effect out from the light source and the lamp. Stitch is made of roller milled aluminium with a diffuser of matt acrylic. It exists in two sizes and in various colors.

• Lush luxury from Lomo

  David Carlson

  3 Mar 2010 | 11:38 pm

  Probably you saw our yesterday update with Lomo and their new analogue system. Today we report about a brand new 24 karat gold plated camera body wrapped in finest leather called Lomo LC-A Gold. It is a crispy collectible with only 130 piece limited edition with engraved serial number and certificate of authenticity. It is a celebration  of25 golden years with Lomo. The camera comes with the legendary Russian Lomo LC-A+ lens for vignetted and super saturated photos. It’s specially designed to keep this bling safe, it holds two Lomography 800 ASA films in gold-coloured anniversary…

• The future is analogue

  David Carlson

  3 Mar 2010 | 8:26 am

  Celebrating its 25th birthday with a big bang last year, the Lomo LC-A was the first member of an ever-growing circle of Lomographic cameras built for creative infinity and spontaneous joy. In 1991, a group of Viennese students re discovered this little fellow and the Lomographic bug began to spread fast around the globe. For 25 years, the Lomo LC-A has been a reliable and robust travel companion and its resurfacing reaffirmed for thousands of Lomographers that the perfect tool for artistic, everyday life photography was here to stay. It was only a matter of natural evolution until the Lomo…

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• L’Ivresse des Bois by Marcel Wanders for Baccarat

  Daily Icon

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pm

  Marcel Wanders, a self-professed hedonist of great wines, focuses his talent and humor on wine glasses and carafes which often have little character. Working with an oenologist, he added a Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne glass to the traditional blank, featuring elegantly turned stems engraved with his favorite seal. The famous clown’s nose that pops up in his collections has become a motif for the stem and the stopper, produced in Baccarat red or clear crystal. Two magnificently elegant carafes–including one decanter–complete this sophisticated line geared to all design…

• Fill Bookshelf by Jon Goulder

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  11 Mar 2010 | 2:55 pm

  Fill is designed to flatpack for transport and is basic to construct. A robust piece which is designed to withstand the heaviest of loads. Manufactured in aluminium with a hemp glass base. Powder coated finish. Exploratory prototype. Fill Bookshelf, by Jon Goulder,

• Shark Alley House by Fearon Hay Architects

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  10 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pm

  Shark Alley House, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, by Fearon Hay Architects

• Watch by Naoto Fukasawa for Plus Minus Zero

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  10 Mar 2010 | 2:55 pm

  Watch, by Naoto Fukasawa, for Plus Minus Zero

• Circus Restaurant by Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio

  Daily Icon

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:00 pm

  Circus is a restaurant that is also a venue for cabaret style acts, where the staff become the performers with the diners. The main dining table brings theatrical presence to the restaurant, as it doubles as a stage, with stairs at either end. The building once housed the animals which performed at the Royal Opera House. Circus, London, by Tom Dixon, Design Research Studio

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• Blatant Logo Rip Off

  Christine

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:26 am

  I read this article Yahoo! this morning and simply thought, "Wow, who could be so stupid?" Essentially, a candidate for U.S. Senate in Oregon, Marc Delphine, was using a logo donated by apparently some designer associated with whoever designed his website. Well, that's nice and all except that it's a blatant rip off of the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team. Oops. (The logo on the right is the Columbus Blue Jackets logo and the one on the left is the Marc Delphine logo.) Essentially the designer just took the logo and flipped it. Really? Did the designer really think that was going to pass…

• Typography Tip #3: Use A Smaller Point Size

  Christine

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:44 am

  Back when you were typing papers in high school you were told to write in double spaced 12 pt. Times New Roman type. Yuck. Okay, the double spacing make some sense in school since it gives the teacher ample space to write notes, but you never see it in the real world. Luckily, most people leave double spacing when they leave school, but unfortunately the same cannot be said for point size when setting type. 12 point type is not the average type size you see day to day. To be honest, it varies a bit since each font. For example, san serif fonts, like Arial, tend to be larger than serif fonts,…

• Eat A Chiquita

  Christine

  15 Feb 2010 | 12:51 pm

  Chiquita bananas are playing up their branded and recognizable blue and yellow stickers in a fun new campaign. instead of just blue Chiquita stickers, the new campaign has a whole slew of fun little blue and yellow faces. One their Eat a Chiquita website, you can design your own sitcker face, watch videos and play games—oh and learn about bananas. It's a fun little site and a great campaign, all based off of those blue and yellow banana stickers that hold so much brand equity all by themselves. Brilliant. (via Be Inspired Daily)

• SuperBowl Ad Controversy

  Christine

  3 Feb 2010 | 3:26 pm

  There's a big controversy brewing over a SuperBowl ad to be aired this Sunday, and no, it's not the latest censored ad from GoDaddy. This ad is controversial not just because of it's controversial subject matter, but because it's breaking a long standing SuperBowl rule. I never knew this before, but apparently CBS had long standing rule that advocacy ads were not accepted as advertising during the SuperBowl. The reason being that the SuperBowl is a fun, family friendly event and let's not spoil it by bringing up sensitive, heated issues. Honestly, I think that's a great stance. I don't want…

• Typography Tip #2: Properly Using Dashes

  Christine

  18 Jan 2010 | 7:17 am

  There are three types of dashes used in type. Yep, three. Most people, unless you are a writer or work in a publishing industry, are unaware of anything beyond the standard hyphen and unfortunately I frequently see hyphens placed where they shouldn't be. It's a big enough problem that our agency proofreader has a Word document he sends to people when he gets enough of their writing that doesn't use dashes properly. Since he spelled things out to nicely, I'm plagerizing a bit of it in this post. Here's the rundown on the different kind of dashes and how to use them: There are three categories…

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• Organise For Spring

  lessana

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:16 am

  Spring is on its way and with the change in seasons, changes in the home begin.  You need to grab your feather duster and open up the windows and let the freshness in.  Spring cleaning is a great way to take stock of your home, with regards to the decoration and the furniture. It always seems to be enlivening to bring new ideas into the home at this time of year, creating colour schemes to match the new growth emerging from outside the home and delighting at the new furniture designs which would fit equally well within a gorgeous spring like theme. However, before spring arrives, now is the…

• Green Furniture Manufacturing

  tbontb

  23 Oct 2009 | 4:20 pm

  Sustainability has become a central strategy for most modern businesses. Today, sustainability more or less means environmentally friendly or “green”.  Solid wood furniture manufacturers have an especially difficult task at achieving sustainability since their business depends on wood resources.  This poses the question, “How does a wood furniture manufacturing business become sustainable?”  The answer is relatively simple, but to implement the sustainable business strategy requires a lot of collaboration and foresightedness. One would assume that a manufacturer that needs to cut…

• Knoll Chairs for your home office

  abdul

  3 Aug 2009 | 6:29 pm

  Knoll Chairs are stylish, instinctive, supple, ecological and bendable.  Form way Design has invented the Knoll’s life chair.  This chair lends comfort and it is lightweight in nature.  The Life Chair helps in changing the position and you could rotate 360 degrees.   Both the back as well as the seat of the chair is designed in such a way that it supports each and every movement.  It comprises of a 52-65% recycled content which can also be recycled and used later.  Since it is recycled and used, the green color remains. The Knoll chairs are provided with back suspension and they…

• CD and DVD home storage systems

  lessana

  18 Jun 2009 | 9:58 am

  Vinyl cube CD storage units are used to store CDs and DVDs.    They are modern and contemporary furniture which are used for storage.    They make ideal solutions for DJs, record collectors.   They come in a variety of modern colors and they also provide ideal storage solutions.  You could display and store your favorite collections for an entire life time.  CD storage units are also wall mountable.    These storage units provide strength and durability and they are used in utility areas, offices, utility areas and closets.  They are ideal in dormitories and hostels for storing…

• How to avoid metals stains from staining your swimming pool

  Anon

  12 Jun 2009 | 6:50 am

  MOST, but unfortunately not all, staining on pool surfaces are preventable. The problem is most people don’t realize they have metals in their water. Even trace amounts of these metals (iron, copper, manganese, cobalt, silver) can cause staining. In fact there’s enough copper in ONE penny to completely stain an average sized swimming pool! Obviously, the conditions have to be right. This is where prevention & good, proper pool care come into play. Here’s what happens: metals come into your pool whenever fresh, make-up water is added. They’re dissolved in the water.

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• Velour A/W 2010-11

  Meieli Detoni

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:41 am

  Velour’s A/W 2010-11 lookbook is a fun and simple collection of casual pieces for day-to-day, and in a variety of weights. If it’s going to get chilly in the early morning where you live, pull on a busy sweater in a neutral color scheme, and when it’s still hot at the end of summer, you can take your pick of plaid button-down shirts worn with flat front pants in a loose fit style. Oxford shoes look great with any of the lookbook selections from Velour. [via modeman] Related PostsCarolyn Massey Autumn/Winter 2010 (0)Tom Ford Summer 2010 Lookbook (0)Heather Grey Hooded Poncho…

• The MVT01/D01/42 By 4N

  Jeffrey Hyatt

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:36 am

  A home run where design is concerned, the MVT01/D01/42 model is the first watch released by 4N. Limited to just 16 pieces, the watch is characterized by a manufacturer movement, with a manual winding mechanism and a 12-hour digital display. The concept of the timepiece is based on a configuration of discs rotating in a discontinuous mode.The watch features three discs (made of aluminum or titanium alloy) with different numbers engraved on them. The discs rotate to present the appropriate time in four digits. The mechanism uses a constant force jump system which guarantees minimum energy…

• Heather Grey Hooded Poncho

  Meieli Detoni

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:53 pm

  We’ve read before that anyone who wants to be prepared needs to own a poncho. Usually they are manufactured from plastic or something extra utilitarian, but this one from Oak is much more tempting. This kangaroo-pocketed poncho features an oversized hood that can be drawn up over your head or worn down in a slouchy cowl style instead. If there’s one place this hoodie will look perfect, it’s on the bleachers at a football game in fall– or around the fire when camping. [$92 at oak] Related PostsWant Les Essentiels De La Vie (0)Velour A/W 2010-11 (0)Topman’s…

• How to wear black tie – Part 2

  Simon Crompton

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:19 am

  Herbert Hoover covers his waistIn the last post – part 1 of this couple on evening dress – we discussed the biggest mistakes men make when donning black tie. They were: wearing it during the day, not covering their waist and mis-matching the formality of their shirt, collar and waist-covering.Now, let’s explore some of the options with more personality. Know the rules, then twist them: that’s the motto here.Shoes for black tie should be, at the least, highly polished black Oxfords. The Oxford is cleaner than the Derby, and so more formal. Broguing is also informal, so none of it here…

• Topman’s Pleasure Beach Lookbook

  Meieli Detoni

  9 Mar 2010 | 3:19 pm

  Topman’s Pleasure Beach Collection looks like a series of smart snapshots from a forgotten corner of the beach along the east coast– surely not Nantucket, but somewhere a little rougher around the edges. Wearing ironic anchor tees and lots of nautical-themed gear, Topman’s model brings summer a lot closer for those of us stuck in the melting snow drifts. You might not be able to taste salty spray, but you can shop for similar pieces online– and plan that summer vacation to the shore. [via modeman] Related PostsTopman Design A/W 2010 Collection (0)Velour A/W 2010-11…

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  Design Droplets

• Link Love 12 March 2010

  info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:30 pm

  Link Love is here once more. Sorry for the recent lack of link love, its been busy here at Design Droplets HQ so it fell by the wayside. Enjoy and Share the Link Love. Various Points of View Explained with the Glass – via Blankanvas. Iddivctive – a blog dedicated to innovative business ideas. The Experience Shack – a blog on design and the human experience. The 99 Percent – It’’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen. Idealog – Rich with Ideas. The online hub on New Zeland magazine Idealog. FitBit Blog – Some great posts on…

• Graduate Showcase: Nicola Macklin

  info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 pm

  Nicola Macklin is a 2009 graduate from the 3D Design (Industrial Design) program at Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia. Nicola, Welcome to Design Droplets. Thank you for taking the time to talk, could you please give a quick introduction on yourself. I am from Christchurch New Zealand and moved to WA in 2006. In 2007 I knew it was time to formalize my passion for design by earning a degree. I loved the lifestyle that Perth offered so it seemed the perfect place for me to reside while studying towards my degree in 3D design at Curtin University. Before undertaking my studies…

• Australasian Student Design Awards 2010 – Call for Entries

  info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:16 pm

  The DIA invites Australian and New Zealand tertiary design institutes to nominate their top student design projects that reflect design excellence and adopt innovative Sustainable Design principles. Now in its 15th year, the DIA presents the ASDA in conjunction with designEX. Entries will be judged and displayed at this premier interior architecture and design exhibition which attracts over 20,000 Australian and International design professionals. The ASDA prize pool includes cash prizes, travel scholarships, art & design supplies, DIA memberships and ASDA certificates. These Awards are…

• Problem Solvers Wanted – James Dyson Award 2010

  info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:08 pm

  The James Dyson Award is again searching for ingenious student designs and inventions. The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of designers and engineers. It’s run by the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson’s charitable trust, as part of its mission to inspire young people about design engineering. The James Dyson Award aims to support a large number of students by globally promoting great ideas and recognizing good quality entries. BRIEF Design something that solves a problem. PRIZES There will be one…

• Graduate Showcase: Jay Langdon

  info@designdroplets.com (Design Droplets)

  10 Mar 2010 | 3:11 pm

  Jay Langdon is a 2009 graduate from the 3D Design (Industrial Design) program at Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia. Jay, Welcome to Design Droplets. Thank you for taking the time to talk, could you please give a quick introduction on yourself. First of all thanks a lot for the opportunity I have been an avid reader of Design Droplets for the last year and it’s great to have such a relevant resource for industrial design for the region, keep up the good work. I am a local West Australian, from one of the tiniest towns you have ever seen, Shackleton, who has spent the last…

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  Stickers and Donuts

• Zen Rock Garden/Tatooine Playset

  Tricia

  28 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  I’m sorry for the lack of updates.  I’M ALIVE-I MOVED-I DON’T HAVE INTERNET!  Here’s a little something to appease your worried little souls. My coworker, Patrick, gave the above creation to his girlfriend for Christmas.  His official title for it is “Zen Rock Garden/Tatooine Playset.”  I had heard about his plans to make the playset, but last week was the first time I saw it with my own over-sized eyes.  The basin for his playset is a tray (like the type of tray that someone would bring you breakfast in bed with).  Ingeniously, he cut a roll of tape…

• My Tracy Reese Day

  Tricia

  21 Feb 2010 | 10:21 pm

  Due to various circumstances (like an overpowering desire to discuss aspects of the perfect Johnny Weir party), this post is incredibly delayed.  And for that, I APOLOGIZE.  While I sit here, arrested in my mundane office life, exactly a week ago, I was at Bryant Park enjoying the Tracy Reese Fall 2010 show.  My friend, Tiffany Rogers, Assistant Designer to Tracy Reese, invited me to the show.  Past Tracy Reese collections have proven that Tracy Reese likes cute and feminine.  AND has a certain obsession with florals.  Going into the show, I did not know what to expect.  I knew that…

• How to Throw a Johnny Weir Party: A Stickers and Donuts Tutorial

  Tricia

  18 Feb 2010 | 12:36 am

  Although he may be ranked sixth after Tuesday’s Olympics men’s short, Johnny Weir is easily the most entertaining competitor in men’s skating.  For those of you unfamiliar with him, Johnny is like the product of what would happen if Lady Gaga and Patrick Wolf had a baby that flew out of the womb with ice skates.  If my visual is unsatisfactory, please watch the video of his short here.  Yes, those are pink tassels. In honor of this innovative luminary with unbridled creativity and glitter (literally), I decided to cover quintessential components to the perfect Johnny Weir…

• Road Trip!

  Maria

  14 Feb 2010 | 9:35 pm

  This is kind of a currently obsessed post in disguise… but since I’ve got road trips on the brain, I thought I’d unite under a single theme. The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano. I loved this book, and I think it’s the perfect road trip novel for several reasons: it’s long enough to last you, it is told in smaller snippets (diary entries and short-story-like “interviews”) so picking it up and putting it down is not a problem, and it’s about really road-trippy people. (Check out James Wood’s NY Times Review.) Pack This! I love Knock…

• Cute Things for Valentine’s Day

  Ookah

  9 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm

  Hey everybody ! As you may have seen in shops and tv ads, valentine’s day is coming up. To be honest, I’ve never really celebrated it, even when I have a boyfriend. All this cuty-lovey-dovey aspect is a bit too much for much. And anyway, no-one has ever given me a valentine’s day gift or card (and I survived !). But this year, I thought it could be a nice occasion to be creative,  give to others and  have fun. Whether you are in a relationship, wished you were in one or don’t even want to hear about it, Valentine’s Day 2010 IS going to be fun, with this…

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  BOOOOOOOM!

• Yeasayer / ONE

  jeffhamada

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:34 am

  ONE by Yeasayer, teaming up once again with Radical Friend. Watch the video below!

• Nicholas Lorden

  jeffhamada

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:20 am

  Photos by Nicholas Lorden.

• Rogier van der Zwaag

  jeffhamada

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:23 am

  A brilliant music video for Grindin’ by Dutch electro group, Nobody Beats the Drum, directed by Rogier van der Zwaag. This ain’t CG, you’re looking at a sequence of 4,085 photos. Watch the video below!

• Misaki Kawai

  jeffhamada

  12 Mar 2010 | 2:59 am

  Drawings and collages by Misaki Kawai. Brooklyn, New York.

• Mikaylah Bowman

  jeffhamada

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:16 am

  Photos by Mikaylah Bowman.

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  Pro Blog Design

• Automatic Amazon s3 Backups on Ubuntu / Debian

  Michael Martin

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:00 am

  VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting is the next level up from shared hosting. You get a lot more server usage for each of your dollars, but the catch is that you lose all of the easiness of shared hosting.One of the most important things you need to set up with your VPS is automatic backups. If your VPS crashes and your data is lost, your entire blogging history will be wiped out in an instant if you don’t have backups at the ready.This article isn’t going to be for everyone, it assumes two things:You’ve already set up your VPS (If you’re on shared hosting, have a look at this…

• 40 Extraordinary Photoshop Text Effects

  Narendra.s.v

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  The trouble with Photoshop Tutorials is that there are a lot of them out there, but you only want the very best, most creative ones.In this post, we’ve collected 40 of the very best and most extravagant tutorials for working with type. After working through a few of the most appealing looking ones to you, you should have more than a few ideas for creating your own, unique effects!Tutorials: How to Create a Stereoscopic Image for Crossed Eye Image Viewing This tutorial will teach you how to create a stereoscopic image for cross eye viewing and you will be able to view the final image in…

• Get More From Your Site’s Visual Acreage

  Joseph Alessio

  1 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  One of the most important, and sometimes most difficult, parts of web design is deciding what to do with the space that is given you.Usually, you have around 960 pixels in width and an indefinite height to work with, and it often feels like too much or too little. It’s very valuable when used correctly, but when used incorrectly it can destroy a website’s potential.There are similarities in real estate. Each piece of property has a different value, some high and some low. Using a beautiful piece of property in the wrong way can diminish its value. By comparing page area in a…

• 7 Essential Elements of Blog Design

  Angie Bowen

  25 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  The blogosphere continues to expand almost on a daily basis, and as a web designer we often inform clients of the numerous benefits of attaching a blog to their site. It is always a great way to continuously update your readers as to what new developments are being made in your business and what to look for as they stick with you on this journey.This in turn, keeps your site well trafficked by the online masses as new content is added on a regular basis. And while there are a plethora of points and elements that are vital when designing a blog, some take precedence over the others.No matter…

• 40 Creative Navigation Menus

  Tehseen

  22 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am

  One of the first things to do when planning out a new website is to work out all of the content that will be in the site. You then divide that up into sections and then into various levels of navigation.The result is a boring list of links.That list of links is one of the most important part of your website though, it goes without saying that every visitor to the site will be using them to get around.In this post we’ve pulled together some of the best designed navigation bars (both horizontal and vertical) to help give you ideas to enhance your own.Horizontal Menus1. Fabric LondonA…

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  Inhabitat

• Largest Solar Plant in Europe Set to Open in Italy

  Yuka Yoneda

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am

  SunEdison announced yesterday that it will be opening up the largest solar plant in Italy later this year. The American company is building the plant in Rovigo (near Venice) on an area as massive as 120 soccer fields and when it is complete, it will cover 9.15 million square feet and be able to produce 72 megawatts of power. According to SunEdison, the plant will be able to meet the electricity needs of 17,000 households and will prevent 41,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere. Read the rest of Largest Solar Plant in Europe Set to Open in Italy Permalink | Add…

• £30 Billion High-Speed Rail Plans for UK Unveiled

  Timon Singh

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:40 am

  For years, the UK’s train system has been plagued by delays, expensive tickets and journey times that would be made shorter if you’d simply chosen to drive. However Transportation Secretary Lord Adonis is hoping to change all that by unveiling plans for a £30 billion high-speed rail network that if built, would reduce the journey time from London to Birmingham (194.9km apart) to a mere 45 minutes. Read the rest of £30 Billion High-Speed Rail Plans for UK Unveiled Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: high speed rail uk network, lord adonis high speed rail, uk high…

• White House Finalizes First Ever National Law to Limit Car Emissions

  Sarah Parsons

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:02 am

  America’s vehicles are about to get a little greener. This week, the White House is finalizing rules that will set the first national standard for controlling the country’s car and truck emissions. The new regulations aim to raise vehicles’ fuel economies to an average of 35.5 miles per gallon by 2016, a 42 percent increase from the current average of 25 miles per gallon. Read the rest of White House Finalizes First Ever National Law to Limit Car Emissions Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: average fuel economy, department of transportation, epa, EPA regulates…

• Will London 2012 be ‘The Green Olympics’?

  Timon Singh

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm

  The Winter Olympics are over and amongst the medals and trouncing the US at hockey, Vancouver was praised for hosting the “greenest Olympics ever” with LEED certified buildings, the use of recaptured gas and the construction of a hydrogen highway. However, London looks set to raise the bar even higher with plans to blow Vancouver’s achievements out of the water in 2012. The London Olympic Authority have stated that they are aiming to make London 2012 the first sustainable Olympic Games, setting a precedent for future events.Read the rest of Will London 2012 be ‘The…

• Architects Tell Californians to Brace for the Next Big Earthquake

  Brit Liggett

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:45 pm

  The US Geological Survey has said that California has a 99.7% chance of having a magnitude 6.7 earthquake — or bigger — in the next three decades. University of California, Berkeley Professor and former Architecture Department Chair Mary Comerio says that, “California is probably the best-prepared place in the world,” but there are still preventative measures to be taken. She’s trying to bring the green community, architects and the construction industry together to lobby for retrofit laws for old buildings that are at risk. Read the rest of Architects Tell…

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  Motion Works

• Cinema 4D Lighting Kit

  John Dickinson

  10 Mar 2010 | 2:28 pm

  Greyscale Gorilla has released a stunning new lighting kit for Cinema 4D.

• The Digieffects Challenge

  John Dickinson

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:47 am

  Showcase your skills and win cool tools Are you ready for a new challenge? Well Motionworks is teaming up with Digieffects, and this time your mission is to create an eye-popping animation using Digieffects plug-ins. All entries will be showcased on Motionworks, with the top three entries receiving an entire set of Digieffects plug-ins worth over $1,000. Read below for the details. All entries must use the music track written especially for the challenge by Selcuk Can Guven. Download music All entries must include the Digieffects logo (3D is okay) Download logo All entries must feature at…

• Cinema 4D: Easy Scripting

  John Dickinson

  9 Mar 2010 | 3:50 pm

  In this handy tip, guest host Tim Clapham demonstrates a must-know and surprisingly simple technique for creating custom scripts in Cinema 4D. The example Tim shows where he zeros all coordinates will save you a bunch of time! Watch Tip

• After Effects: Inglourious Basterds Blood Splatter

  John Dickinson

  7 Mar 2010 | 3:24 pm

  In this tutorial learn how Digital Juice’s Motion Designer’s Toolkit and some free grunge textures helped me to recreate the blood splatter style used in the Inglourious Basterds trailer.  Watch Tutorial

• The dangerous trap of overworking

  John Dickinson

  7 Mar 2010 | 2:30 pm

  Do you ever find yourself suffering the effects of overwork – even doing what you love? This episode takes a frank and honest look at the damage working crazy hours can do to your business – and your life – and how to handle it. Get the Flash Player to see this player. For free 1-minute business tips with Robin Dickinson, watch BLACK CHAIR Business Mentoring TV

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  Artlog

• NBC: Insider's View of the Whitney Biennial

  11 Mar 2010 | 9:26 am

  On this week’s NBC New York segment, Artlog talks with the young superstar curator of the Whitney Biennial, Gary Carrion-Murayari. Gary provides an insider’s look at artists to look out for when visiting the year’s hottest museum show. Also check out our photos and review of the Biennial here. . View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.

• Tools For Thought - Haiti Benefit

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:39 am

  In the computer age, tools seem to have lost their romance. You can bang on the keyboard all day at work and feel like you haven’t done a thing, but for artists and craftspeople, tools are personal. Tools For Thought (Benefit March 15) will be offering both signed tools and original works from hundreds of artists like Jeff Koons, Kiki Smith, Ed Ruscha, Michael Stipe and Dan Colen in a silent auction beginning online today to benefit Partners In Health, an NGO, which has been dedicated to providing comprehensive health care to Haiti for the past 20 years. Tools For Thought was created to…

• Interview with Edina Tokodi (LPR and Wooster Collective)

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:27 am

  The Gallery at LPR has teamed up with The Wooster Collective for an exhibition of Hungarian born, New York artist, Edina Tokodi. Her work can be categorized as Green/Street/Urban. She describes it as: “I work with plants and other living or organic materials such as hand-made paper, sand, etc. I try to bring nature closer to city dwellers both with my street art pieces and with my site-specific indoor installations.” On view through May 19 at The Gallery at LPR @158 Bleecker Street . Where do your ideas come from? Explain your creative process. Since my pieces are site-specific…

• The Armory Show Arts Week - Favorite Booth Results

  8 Mar 2010 | 11:23 am

  The conversation on Artlog Live was tremendous with thousands of posts across all the fairs of The Armory Show Arts Week. 52 galleries from across the globe were nominated by the community (see the full list). Below find the most popular gallery booths at the fairs selected by you! The Armory Show 1) Jack Shainman Gallery (NYC) 2) Nicole Klagsbrun (NYC) 3-tie) Victoria Miro (London) 3-tie) Kavi Gupta (Chicago) PULSE New York 1) Mark Moore Gallery (Los Angeles) 2) perugi artecontemporanea (Padua) 3) Charlie James Gallery (Los Angeles) IMPULSE People’s Choice Awards Winner: Roberto Mollá…

• Our Presentation at SMartCAMP

  8 Mar 2010 | 7:30 am

  After a week of running around between the Artlog office and myriad Armory Arts Week events, Nish and I took a break to present at SMartCAMP yesterday. We greatly enjoyed the conference, received good feedback from attendees and dug the other presentations/panels we caught while we were there. Here’s a video of the presentation we gave: And if you are having trouble watching the embedded video above, you can stream it here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5263120

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  Faint Voice

• 3R-C Concept

  Soumitri Varadarajan

  4 Mar 2010 | 2:56 am

  Honda to Unveil the Electric 3R-C Concept in Geneva : TreeHugger Next week ushers in the Geneva auto show, and based on last year’s momentum and the previews thus far, it’s going to be bubbling with alternative vehicles. Honda has released a teaser of its 3R-C, an all-electric single-seater urban mobility concept. With two wheels in the front and one in the back, it conjures images of the Aptera, but even more compact.

• global maternal mortality campaign

  Soumitri Varadarajan

  24 Jan 2010 | 7:34 pm

  The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood During 2008, significant steps were taken towards reducing maternal mortality and towards achieving the necessary improvements in provision of health services in developing countries. However, overall progress on maternal mortality has lagged severely behind Millennium Development Goal targets. 2009 presents important opportunities and the White Ribbon Alliance is involved in several strategies at different levels – global, national and community – to maintain momentum and maximize delivery. The White Ribbon Alliance’s Global…

• Maternal Mortality

  Soumitri Varadarajan

  24 Jan 2010 | 7:32 pm

  The White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood Every minute of every day, a woman dies of pregnancy related complications, totaling more than one half million women each year. MHTF MISSION The Maternal Health Task Force contributes to shaping collective efforts to improve maternal health worldwide. Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the MHTFt serves as a catalyst to address one of the most neglected areas in global health. Million Mums – The White Ribbon Alliance

• Rudd warns of massive hikes in health costs

  Soumitri Varadarajan

  24 Jan 2010 | 3:43 pm

  Rudd warns of massive hikes in health costs – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) New Treasury figures predict health spending on Australians over 65 will be seven times higher than current levels in 40 years’ time.

• Global Warming Studio – Key Aspects

  Soumitri Varadarajan

  19 Jan 2010 | 9:21 pm

  The “global warming studio” requires you to develop your design of a ‘car’ over the course of a year. Listed here are the 10 key aspects of the ‘Global Warming Studio’. On Content1. This studio is part of the Sustainable Pathway in the Industrial Design Program. 2. The studio will emphasize exploration of aesthetics – particularly Japanese aesthetics.3. The studio is a Campaign Project – to make a difference  and to engage in a major challenge facing humanity. Exposure and capability development1. The studio has three key manufacturing…

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  aNEW designs

• Fresh Work - Brian Banton

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:56 pm

  I stumbled upon this fine work from a Canadian design, Brian Banton, that I wanted to pass along. Brian is finishing up his Master's at York University. I particularly like the Milton quote done in cookies and the mix for what composes design posters. Go to this link to see more of Brian's work, it is fresh and graphically very interesting.

• Random Photo #22 - CPA

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:15 pm

  Remember that the tax time deadline is about a month away. I paid a visit to my CPA, Ken Blake, recently. Ken is a great accountant and makes the process go smoothly. If you need a good CPA in the Brea, CA area, look him up.

• Random Photo #21 - CCTV

  10 Mar 2010 | 10:03 pm

  I saw this wonderful illustration of a CCTV camera while on a recent trip to San Diego.

• SIgn of the Times - Slate Magazine

  10 Mar 2010 | 7:59 pm

  Slate Magazine has been doing a great six part series of articles this week on the topic of wayfinding, maps and signage. They have had articles that discuss "The Secret Language of Signs" to "The Big Red Word vs. the Little Green Man, The international war over exit signs". The articles are very informative and will learn about who actually came up with those little green man running signs. Check out the complete list from the week and the first article is available at this link to Slate Magazine.

• Random Photo #20 - Play Ball

  9 Mar 2010 | 1:15 pm

  Spring training is in progress. Soon, this stadium, San Diego Padres Petco Stadium, will be full of fans watching the sport of summer, baseball.

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  Kyle Steed

• silent noise

  kylesteed

  3 Mar 2010 | 9:53 am

  I write because I want to. I don’t have to tell you anything. But the term “transparent” is becoming more and more popular these days. Gary Vaynerchuk, Jason Fried and Aaron Irizarry come to mind when I think of being transparent. But what we call the internet is really nothing more than a glorified mask that we wear to hide our true personalities. Meaning I can’t convey to you a certain emotion or feeling without using a stupid emoticon. Sure a picture is worth a thousand words, and I respect the art form of photography. But what I’m saying is that we…

• Project 365 Week 07

  kylesteed

  22 Feb 2010 | 12:02 pm

  The project continues to be a challenge for me. Some have said congrats on making it this far, and thank you, but I still can’t imagine what it will feel like on something like day 229. I was thinking about this the other night. With my dedication to this project, as well as my 52 Profiles project, plus working full-time and taking 7 hours of school, not to mention having a life outside of all this to spend time with my wife and friends, am I crazy? How can I possibly feel like I’m not accomplishing anything? Where is this leading me? What do I hope to gain from this? In pursuing…

• Project 365 Week 06

  kylesteed

  15 Feb 2010 | 8:51 am

  I was bored with color this past week. When I first started taking photographs all I shot was black and white film. I think it’s a good way to learn about light and composition, but I think it can also become a crutch. There is always a challenge with color. So I was happy to take a break from color this week and just focus on the composition and lighting. I also did a little more post processing this week. After I saw a friend of mines work where he really pushed the greyscale in his photos I wanted to try the same effect. I’m not sure how to technically describe it, but to me it…

• Project 365 Week 05

  kylesteed

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am

  I’m working my way backwards this morning. Starting at the end and going back to the beginning. Sometimes that’s the way I feel I’m living my life. We’re already in to the middle of February and it feels like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be but something big is about to happen. I’ve seen so many changes, good changes, happening all around me that I can’t help but remain hopeful for something amazing about to unfold. And some things have already begun to unfold themselves. Only time will tell. Weekly Roundup Here are my 3 favorite photos…

• social mysteria

  kylesteed

  7 Feb 2010 | 12:33 pm

  I wonder if we really understand the true meaning of social networking or if we are getting lost in the numbers. Inspired by this Friday Vidcast from Aaron Irizarry. Special thanks to Andy Rutledge for his brutally honest opinions.

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  Culturepush

• Spotted! ri4nt

  Michele Adriaens

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:01 am

  ri4nt is a 25-year-old working professional, who enjoys balancing work with his take at graphic art and photography. In search for inspiration, he ventures off deep into the fabrics of the garden / lion / transformation city, equipped with nothing but his nifty camera named snappy, and a bit of cash in hand to purchase another one of them design magazines – he likes those. “I have humble dreams to one day own my own design firm. I would like to create affordable, everyday products, designed to improve the life of people and the environment”, ri4nt adds. ri4nt’s work…

• SONG IN FILMS BY ERIC KHOO

  Michele Adriaens

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:59 pm

  This is an illustrative performance by Kevin Mathews, a Singaporean singer-songwriter, perhaps best known for his #1 hit song, “My One & Only” with Watchmen in 1993. Mathews has released four albums and three EPs with Watchmen, The Crowd and Popland respectively. In addition, Mathews is an accomplished film score writer, and has composed music for all of acclaimed director Eric Khoo’s feature films viz. Mee Pok Man, 12 Storeys, Be With Me & My Magic. Mathews has also contributed music to other films like Stories About Love, One Leg Kicking, Invisible Children, Lucky 7,…

• Spotted! Kong Chong Yew

  Michele Adriaens

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:01 am

  Kong Chong Yew graduated from Singapore Polytechnic in 2006, and is currently pursuing his passion in photography at the NTU School of Arts, Design and Media. “I picked up photography accidentally when I wanted a change of co-curriculum activity,” Chongyew explains. “In my second year, I joined the school’s photography club and fell in love with black and white photography.” Chongyew’s pictures have won him several accolades at national level, notably in 2005 when he came in first in the NUS montage student category. “As a documentary photographer, I am…

• THE KARL MAKA PROJECT

  Michele Adriaens

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:39 pm

  The Karl Maka for Mosaic Music Festival 2010!  3 sets of electro pop retro goodness with special guest vocalists Saiful from The Great Spy Experiment, and Biddy from Breakbeat Theory. Special guest instrumentalists Dexter and Govin. Pop by for their sets on 18 March at 7, 8 and 9pm. The event is FREE at the Esplanade Concourse.

• Ceriph, A Local Journal

  Michele Adriaens

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:01 am

  Ceriph began as a non-profit project between three undergraduates, who noticed friends and acquaintances creating poetry, prose, and photography that deserved to be shared. They began a search for a space in print that was accessible to non-professional local writers, that was neither too formal nor flippant. The inaugural issue of Ceriph is a compilation of poems, short fiction, pictures and non-fiction, telling quiet stories across busy cities, a thread that binds these tales into a book. The independently published Issue Zero features the works of Laremy Lee, Desirée Lim, Sudev S., Mark…

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  TheDieline.com: Package Design

• Student Spotlight: Geneviève Côté

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  "If it is indirectly the quest of spices that led to the discovery of the Americas by...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Kabbalah Vodka

  Megan Cummins

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:00 am

  Kabbalah is the newest brand of Russian Vodka created by beverage maker EZ Protocols. Called...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Box Bottle Bag Interview by Idsgn

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm

    Idsgn features and in-depth look at Box Bottle Bag, including previews of the inside of...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Nature's Agave

  The Dieline

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  New work from The Engine Room:"Nature’s Agave Nectars are premium, certified organic, and made...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

• Mongkol Praneenit’s Lightbulb Packaging

  Barry Duncan

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:32 am

  Via: Definitive TouchAs the world changes, so too must we change with it, and Mongkol...CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post... »(Want to see more packaging? Visit TheDieline.com!)

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  Yatzer | DesigntoShare

• House Taken by art-ants gang

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:10 pm

  
The giant ants strike again and this time they are hungrier than ever to devour everything that comes in their way. First comes the public monuments and then…your house! Get all the horrible details inside this post…

• Home Sweet *Mobile* Home

  11 Mar 2010 | 4:23 pm

  Mobile homes for wandering travelers who love exploring nature, without willing to sacrifice on the comforts of their own homes.  Offering a truly homely environment with structural aspects designed by Hangar Design Group not for tourists but for residents.

• What is Vanity...after all?

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:20 pm

  A successful design concept for a night club in Las Vegas consists of artistic colored lighting, finishes that are vibrant and surfaces that are dynamic and themed. All these features are apparent in the much talked about Vanity Club which is hosted in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

• When Neil Barrett met AquiliAlberg Architects

  10 Mar 2010 | 2:16 pm

  When Neil Barrett met AquiliAlberg Architects for his Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 Menswear Collection, the result was stunning!  For the lovers of minimalistic lines and achromatic colors whether that is fashion or architecture, these two parties prove to us for once more how interrelated fashion and architecture are.

• Gulp by Tim Fishlock

  10 Mar 2010 | 10:40 am

  Tim Fishlock designs Gulp, a dense, spherical, suspension lamp which has been created out of three thousand interwoven straws in seven days!  50 limited edition pieces are only available, and best of all its recyclable!

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  Cool Material

• Pre-order Apple iPad

  JC

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:23 am

  Apple teased us with iPad specs a few weeks ago, but now they're ready for a commitment. Pre-orders for the iPad start today (March 12) so you can be the first to get one [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

• Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover Jacket

  bdahl

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:11 am

  Stylish outerwear is usually referred to in the same context as military intelligence, especially when it comes to clothing that is best referred to as "puffy." Patagonia is reinventing the wheel with the Nano Puff [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

• Friday Link Roundup

  bdahl

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:22 am

  The 15 Best Pictures of Christina Hendricks - Unreality Extreme Travel: Most Dangerous Travel Activities - Jet Setta Handsome Man Grooming Through American History - Asylum Richard Belzer Accused of Apple [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

• Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

  bdahl

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:59 am

  Just in time for St. Patrick's Day - and around the 10th Anniversary of the original firefight(s) - comes Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day on DVD. The sequel to the most historically accurate religious [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

• North To South Messenger Bag by Tucker & Bloom

  bdahl

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:12 am

  Sometimes all your day needs is a little more fake fur. Skip the full on raccoon coat (Really. Trust us.) and opt for something a little more functional with the Tucker & Bloom North To [...]Visit Cool Material for the full post.

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  The Magenta Links

• Die Schanze – Regina Rebele

  Konstnatinos

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:54 am

  Schanze is a district of Hamburg. It used to be a place for workmen, immigrants – later on for students and self-governed people. Induced by rehabilitation rents are increasing – old-established trades and residents capitulate and move away. The town scape is changing completely. The district is currently turning into a destination of new business start-ups, bars and clubs. Residents fear that Schanze is getting characterless and no longer different from other districts. The 3d-modell shows the discords within the district and clarifies the cleft between the old structures and the new…

• James Kirkup

  Konstnatinos

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:48 am

  James Kirkup is Raised in Brighton but works & lives in London. He also knows very well how to work with clean graphic elements creating very nice posters. James Kirkup Related posts:James Jirat Patradoon James McGregor’s sketchbook James Warfield – Updates White Noise – Kenneth Rothermich Janine Rewell

• Cesc Grané – Updates

  Konstnatinos

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:26 am

  Ceskills - Cesc Grané Related posts:Cesc Grané Eve Duhamel – Updates Richard Sarson – Updates Bejewelled by Claire Scully – Updates Akatre – Updates

• Thomas Le Bas Design

  Konstnatinos

  9 Mar 2010 | 4:25 am

  Thomas Le Bas is a digital artist and graphic designer studying at Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand. Thomas Le Bas Design Related posts:Thomas Bernard COUSCOUS Kid – Mathew Thomas Trick Squared Type by Andrei Robu 23rd International Biennale of Graphic Design Brno 2008 Design Walk 2010

• Jack Richardson

  Konstnatinos

  8 Mar 2010 | 1:52 am

  A 22 year old Graphic Designer/Illustrator who graduated from Cambridge School of Art over summer 2009. Jack Richardson via bitique Related posts:Jack Butcher Matthew Barnes Dominik Schatz Janine Rewell Stefan Lucut for KDU In Colors We Trust

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  Big Head Design

• Video: How to Install Wordpress

  Justin Moore-Brown

  24 Feb 2010 | 9:17 am

  So you want to get into blogging and you are going to try your hand at this Wordpress that everybody is talking about. Where do you go? How do you begin? Is the installation process difficult? These are just a few of the questions that you may be asking as you begin to go down [...]

• 25 excellent website designs

  Justin Moore-Brown

  23 Feb 2010 | 1:48 am

  We’ve all seen those websites when trolling the internet. The ones that are so awesome that they practically force us to explore them. They draw us in with well-written copy, clean or dynamic design, and easy navigation. It’s the ones you bookmarked under the folder “inspiration” or “awesome design”. Some of these sites [...]

• Connect OC setting the bar high!

  Justin Moore-Brown

  21 Feb 2010 | 6:00 pm

  The Hilton Costa Mesa was a buzz with the energy of over 400 Orange County business people and social media fans mingling, connecting, sharing, and more for the first Connect OC event held this past Thursday. Organized by some of OC’s busiest Twitterers and savviest business owners such as @Paulttran, @nealschaffer, @smallwerks, @tanyasalcido, @travelcostamesa, [...]

• LA Street Food Fest 2010

  Justin Moore-Brown

  15 Feb 2010 | 4:20 pm

  Downtown Los Angeles was alive and PACKED with close to 30 street food vendors and (my best guess) over 5000 people from all over SoCal in attendance at the LA Center Studios for the first annual LA Street Food Fest. This event was the first of it’s kind, showcasing some of the most popular street [...]

• Connect OC is coming to town!

  Justin Moore-Brown

  10 Feb 2010 | 1:35 pm

  Attention all So Cal business owners and tweeps. Clear your schedules on February 18th for the first ConnectOC event being held at the Costa Mesa Hilton. This event is bringing together all of he Orange County professionals to meet, mix, mingle, and more. Founded by a few Orange County Professionals, ConnectOC was devised as a [...]

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  H. Peters Design

• New Site!

  Heather Peters

  1 Mar 2010 | 7:31 am

  I am so pleased to launch my new portfolio site on this first day of March.  It’s definitely been a long work in progress.  Originally, it was my goal to launch the site before the turn of the New Year, but a combination of allergies, holiday happenings, and some long ongoing design and personal projects kept pushing the deadline further back.  It was then I decided that rushing the design process for the site would only result in my being halfheartedly satisfied with what was created.  So I took the time I needed to create a portfolio that I was proud of not only my eyes to view,…

• SIM Feb/March Issue

  Heather Peters

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:33 pm

  The Feb/March issue of Southern Inspired Magazine. I started the new year designing the spring issue of Southern Inspired. I decided to incorporate sophisticated colors of reds, purples, and creams to play on the lovely Valentine’s Day content and photography.

• SIM Holiday Issue

  Heather Peters

  5 Feb 2010 | 7:27 pm

  The holiday (Nov-Jan) issue of Southern Inspired Magazine. The staff requested that I design a holiday issue spanning from November until past January in order to incorporate all the practical articles they had ready to share. Holiday decor, recipes, and gift-wrapping were only a small portion of the articles contained in this issue.

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  Davison Creators

• Time Ticking Away

  Joseph Warren

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:58 am

  Art Lebedev’s Segmentus Clock is a new spin on keeping track of time. Watch the video demonstrate its mesmerizing spinning feature. The successive digits appear in fluid motion, with the 1 and 7 created using nontraditional designs. Check it out for yourself. Related posts:Cube Radio This cube radio is a button-less radio that takes instruction...

• Incredible Invention

  Joseph Warren

  9 Mar 2010 | 12:04 pm

  No need for words, just watch this video.    Related posts:In A Zip: New Invention This earphone concept, Y I Sound Invention, features a... Innovative Invention: Bench Cookies     Marketed as a vice-free alternative to keeping your... Bloom Box – The Future of Fuel Cells?   Bloom Box claims to have designed a power generator...

• Under A Microscope

  Joseph Warren

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:59 am

  Aspex, a leading designer of tabletop scanners, has challenged its online viewers to submit sample items that they are curious to see magnified to extreme precision.  Have you ever wondered what things look like up close and personal?  Well, fill out a form and send them your sample to see whatever you have been curious to view magnified. Below are common items already submitted and on display for the world to see. A penny, sidewalk chalk, cat hair, a piece of hard candy.  Maybe you can see your sample on their list of items under the microscope. Related posts:DIY Design: Snap, Point and…

• Explorations in Paper

  Joseph Warren

  4 Mar 2010 | 9:19 am

  This set of images shows an exercise in packaging by Sylvain Allard, teacher at UQAM School of Design. Each one uses only a single piece of plain white paper, with no constraints of transportation or marketing of the 2D to 3D studies. I thought it was a clever approach to training students on limitations in the world of advertising; though many of the designs are not feasible, the students gained a knowledge of volume and practice at thinking fast on their feet. Related posts:Paper Art   Not since Kazimir Malevich have I seen such great... 11 Creative Advertising Designs Floor of an…

• A Goldmine of Package Designs

  Joseph Warren

  3 Mar 2010 | 4:02 am

  Every so often I find a really great website and have to do some catching up to get me up to speed with its past posts. PackagingUQAM is one of those sites. So here is a crash course in some of their best content to date.  (Just a warning for you non-French readers, be prepared to activate Google Translate.) Related posts:Package Design Dip & Squeeze Is Here To Please   After 42 years of using the famous ketchup packet... Package Design 1OO% Chocolate Have your cake and eat it too! The contents are... Package Design: Buckminster Snacker Geometric package designs for snacks are…

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  dsgnwrld

• ‘coathanger.de family’ by Dirk Landauer

  admin

  8 Mar 2010 | 8:34 am

  On designspray designers, artists and creative people, who have something to sell, can register for free and sell their products via the shop. It is also possible to find a manufacturer for thought-through ideas. ‘coathanger.de family’ is a design by Dirk Landauer: ‘More coatrack would be to much! Chose 2 for your Little Black Dress next to your closet or 7 for the hall. If you chose different lengths, you’ll have a sculpture in your vestibule.’ Price: 38,00 EUR Cheaper by five! 160,00 EUR Related posts:‘Concrete Creations: Contemporary Buildings and…

• LEGO photo iPhone app

  admin

  2 Mar 2010 | 9:16 am

  LEGO has just released their own application for Apple’s iPhone, which allows users to turn their photos into LEGO bricks mosaics. The application is free through itunes and at the click of a button transforms any image into LEGO. The software uses the phone’s built-in camera and once snapped, the photo quickly builds brick by brick into a mosaic made from flat LEGO bricks. The mosaics come in a variety of color combinations and can be saved or shared through the phone. Related posts:‘LEGO Electronics’ featuring real LEGO bricks Life-size LEGO House in Dorking, UK Sonogram…

• ‘Chain Wine Bottle Holder’

  admin

  25 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am

  ‘The ‘Chain Wine Bottle Holder‘ is a gravity defying eye catcher, and a great way to show off your vino and get people going ‘Ooooh’ and ‘Ahhhh’ and very possibly ‘Huh?’… Made from welded chain links and cleverly designed so as to balance perfectly when you add your wine bottle of choice, it’s like having a piece of installation art on your dining table.’ Features * the perfect way to show off a good bottle in a funky holder * the holder is a simple chunky chain (or so it seems) into which you insert the neck of a…

• ‘BoA’ – a floating mega arcology for Boston’s Harbor

  admin

  19 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am

  The ‘BoA’, short for Boston Arcology, is a sustainable mega structure designed by Kevin Schopfer, who also designed the amazing New Orleans Arcology Habitat (NOAH). The ‘BoA’ will house 15,000 people in hotels, offices, retail spaces, museums, condominiums, and even a new city hall. Built to LEED standards with golden proportions, this amazing building would serve as an expansion of the city without impacting what is already currently built. Highlights of the ‘Boa’: * It will be capable of housing 15,000 people distributed in hotels, offices, retail,…

• ‘BirdWatchCam’

  admin

  14 Feb 2010 | 7:59 am

  ‘Millions of people love taking pictures. Millions of people love watching birds. Many millions of people love taking pictures of the birds they watch. The dilemma for most people is that there is never enough time to do either, let alone both! Now there is an EASY and fun way to do both even if you don’t have as much time as you would like.’ Birdwatchers have traditionally used trusty binoculars and expensive zoom lenses on their cameras to see and capture pictures of birds, the ‘BirdWatchCam‘ does all this and captures images of birds automatically. The device is a…

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  My Modern Metropolis

• Bridging the Gap between the Real and Digital Worlds -- You NEED to see this!

  Mark Huckabee

  Until I saw this video I thought I was pretty smart. Well Pranav Mistry is now the smartest guy I've ever seen. This talk, filmed last November at TED India, is the most eye-opening thing I've seen in a long, long time. Pranav shows us how to close the gap between the data in our computers and the objects we interact with in the real world. For under $300 in hardware he produced his Sixth-Sense device that will totally blow your mind. Don't even think about buying an iPad, buy one of these babies instead as soon as they hit the market. Pranav Mistry is definitely someone who I will be…

• Get Inspired...Take a Bath

  Inka Leoni

  She took a bath when suddenly it occurred to her how she could photograph the bath bubbles in an interesting way. So she took out her new camera and discovered that this new camera was perfect for macro photography. Different coloring and the right lighting help to make the most interesting compositions, making some of the shots seem like we're looking at living cells or beings. Instead of fluids and gels There are so many incredible photographs to see on Janet Waters' Flickr sets. These really are just the tip of the iceberg and that's not an exaggeration.

• Tampon Chandelier

  Amy Wong

  Fascinating isn't it? But wait, look closer, and you find yourself staring at tampons! Reminds me of my previous posts about Gummi Bears. At least you know this one's inedible! I wonder how many tampons were used in the making of this chandelier! :P [via]

• Lost 365 Project (6 Pics)

  Kevin

  The Lost 365 Project is artist Jared Stumpenhorst's goal to create art based on his favorite television show every day for a year. On his blog Stumpenhorst says "It is just a small tribute to what I consider to be the best show to ever be on television. Hopefully a few people might enjoy following along on my journey!!" I really enjoy trying to figure out what scene or episode each of his pieces reference.

• Essential to life

  Rachel Anne

  I can't even imagine!

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  theaptBROADCAST

• THE STUFF THAT SURROUNDS US

  i remember this issue! remember?... that's the day my life changed. and i'm neither being facetious nor exaggerating. when in october 1996, i picked the first wallpaper magazine, founded by the always accented tyler brulé, i felt so many parts of what i believed to be my vision of existence ...

• START COPY

  filmed entirely on a canon copier, memories of a scanner is a cute office story that will, if history serves, probably get its makers signed to a three-picture deal at universal.

• ME, WANT

  i've been hearing a lot about high/low concepts in meetings lately. clients from brands demand that we, the service providers, understand and deliver to their customers an experience that borrows judiciously from both the world of high luxury and that of diy. well, voila!

• THE WRITE STUFF

  this omniwriter downloadable concept is a.ma.zing. not sure if i'd be able to write with all those sound effects but all those toolbars sure are a good riddance. so far and long have we strayed from the meaning of our words when we type on computers, vulgarly traded for bells, ...

• GONE TOO LATE

  it's been a long time coming, yellow pages, but finally someone is willing to acknowledge that your services are no longer needed in society. sure, it may start with sweden but your reign is over worldwide my friend. thank you for everything. and everything, i mean plumbers and locksmiths.

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  DesignApplause

• Branding for cities.

  PRand

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:45 pm

  a new website branding for cities comes complete with a brand-territory matrix relating commercial brands with territorial brands. via urbanophile [RK]

• Max experience on toilet.

  PRand

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:42 pm

  a max coffee experience on the pottie. when you feel the need on the slopes in japan this is what you have to look forward to. [creamglobal] and much more via creative potties.

• 2010 evolo skyscraper winners.

  PRand

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:24 am

  evolo magazine’s winners of the 2010 skyscraper competition. since 2006, the annual skyscraper competition recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine skyscraper design through the use of new technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organization. the award seeks to discover young talents whose ideas will change the way we understand architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments. above: first place. a project for a vertical prison examines the possibility of creating a prison-city in the sky, where the inmates would live in a “free” and…

• Diet coke gets a heart.

  PRand

  8 Mar 2010 | 4:55 pm

  diet coke tapped illustrator Tom Gauld to bring heart to its cans, part of the brand’s collaboration with the heart truth, a national awareness campaign to educate women about heart disease. note: coke’s spots on the oscar’s voted the best by da.

• The 2010 creativity 50.

  PRand

  8 Mar 2010 | 4:32 pm

  welcome to the fifth annual creativity 50. those people and companies that made the biggest impact across all areas of creative culture. [RK]

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  DeTnk

• Christie’s Sale of 20th Century Decorative Art & Design

  Collecting Design

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:53 am

  Christie’sRockefeller New York On the 16th of March, Christie’s in New York will hold its first 20th Century Decorative Art & Design sale of 2010. read more

• DeTnk’s Must Read Book of the Month

  News

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:36 am

  This month, we highly recommend picking up a copy of the newly released ‘1000 New Designs 2: And Where To Find Them’ by Jennifer Hudson. This new edition follows on Hudson’s orginal ‘1000 New Designs: And Where To Find Them’ published in 2006, and presents an updated and comprehensive roundup of the best contemporary design from around world. read more

• Exhibition of Contemporary Korean Design

  Collecting Design

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:40 am

  R 20th Century Gallery Franklin Street, New York City Now on view at the R 20th Century Gallery in New York City is an exhibition of contemporary Korean design. This show is presented in conjunction with Gallery Seomi in Seoul, Korea and it marks the Western debut for many of the included designers. read more

• New Work from Arik Levy

  Collecting Design

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:07 am

  Here is a quick peak at new work from renowned designer, Arik levy, which will premiere in Milan this April. At the 2010 Salone in Milan, Emu, the leading manufacture of Italian outdoor furnishing, will debut a new collection from Levy called ‘Pattern’. read more

• THE RESULTS ARE IN: Phillips de Pury’s NOW Sale

  News

  8 Mar 2010 | 9:25 am

  Phillips de Pury & CompanyNew York Phillips de Pury & Company’s latest themed sale, NOW: Art of the 21st Century, took place on the 6th of March in New York with interesting results. These themed sales from Phillips offer a varied alternative to traditional auctions that focus on one particular medium, and the results are proving to be as mixed as the lots up for grabs. read more

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  Spot Cool Stuff: Design

• 9 Cool Home Aquariums

  Spot Cool Stuff

  28 Feb 2010 | 11:53 am

  Why does nearly every home aquarium have a simple round or rectangular design? As with chairs and lamps, aquariums are furnishings that can take on a variety of styles and shapes. Here are nine cool expamples: Silverfish Aquarium Perhaps no freestanding aquarium has as high a head-turning quotient as the Silverfish from the France-based Octopus Studios design company. The Silverfish’s most striking design feature is obvious from the photo to the right—multiple bulbous fish tanks interconnected by water-filled tubes allowing fish to swim freely around the entire system. Taken together…

• Shopping Cart Furniture

  Spot Cool Stuff

  2 Feb 2010 | 4:20 pm

  If architects can construct entire apartment buildings from used shipping containers and Thai monks can build a temple from discarded beer bottles then why can’t an artist create furniture from old shopping carts? That perhaps is what self-described cross-media visual designer Ramón Coronado asked when he spent 12 weeks at his Los Angeles home creating his Mercado Negro collection. Mercado Negro (Spanish for “black market”) began, as many artistic projects do, as a statement on society. In the words of Coronado: I took it upon myself to take a shopping cart and make a…

• Cool—and Functional—Kitchenware from Architec

  Spot Cool Stuff

  21 Jan 2010 | 9:50 am

  Durable, environmentally friendly and cool looking. Those are the first three adjectives that come to mind when we think of Architec Housewares, one of Spot Cool Stuff’s favorite designers of cookware. What Architec’s hot pads, cutting boards and mixing bowls are best known for, though, are their non-slip properties. For cooks who have suffered our share of burns, cuts and spills this is no small thing. A look at our three favorite Architec items: Silicone HotGrip Architec’s HotGrips are so flexible and squishy that they provide almost the same tactile experience as grabbing…

• The Frank Gehry Hotel

  Spot Cool Stuff

  17 Jan 2010 | 8:08 pm

  There’s a scene in The Simpsons in which a cartoon rendering of architect Frank Gehry casually tosses a piece of paper onto the ground, gives it a look and then says to himself “Frank, you genius! You did it again!” That joke is probably funnier seeing it than reading our recounting. And it’s certainly funnier if you are familiar with certain Gehry-designed buildings—like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A., the Experience Music Project in Seattle and, especially, Bilbao Spain’s Guggenheim Museum—which really do bear some resemblance to crinkled paper (if…

• 7 Downside-Up Houses

  Spot Cool Stuff

  8 Jan 2010 | 1:46 pm

  ˙uʍop ǝpısdn plɹoʍ ǝɥʇ uɹnʇ ʇɐɥʇ—puɐloԀ puɐ ɐıɹʇsn∀ ‘˙∀˙S˙∩ ǝɥʇ ‘ʎuɐɯɹǝפ ‘ɐpɐuɐƆ ‘uıɐdS uı—sǝɹnʇɔnɹʇs uǝʌǝs ǝsǝɥʇ ɟo puoɟ ʎllɐıɔǝdsǝ sı ɟɟnʇS looƆ ʇodS ʎɥʍ sı ɥɔıɥM…

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  Netdiver Magazine

• Alternate world

  Carole Guevin

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:57 am

  Can you imagine a world that would be as this? Well Adriean Koleric aka Thinkitem does and expresses so in his ecclectic collages.

• Flaunt book

  Carole Guevin

  11 Mar 2010 | 2:45 pm

  Flaunt: Designing effective, compelling and memorable portfolios of creative work by Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit of UnderConsideration. Simple, get the book (hard copy or .pdf) and study it to prepare either your very first portfolio or to weed out and refresh your current one. 41 case studies. 18 experienced designers feedback. Pertinent [...]

• RingKing rules!

  Carole Guevin

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:35 am

  Clever beyond clever! Usually jewellers tend to overcrowd an interface with their inventory, but RINGKING chose an altogether different direction. How about total minimalist, huge RK black letters serving as backdrop for the dropping circles encasing their gorgeous bling? Double-click an item to view large thumbnail. That’s it! [...]

• Janine Rewell

  Carole Guevin

  11 Mar 2010 | 5:23 am

  Introducing the Beyond Beauty exhibit work of illustrator (and graphic designer) Janine Rewell which is highly influenced by her homeland geographical location: Finland. Her illustrations represent an original mix of Scandinavian design and Slavic folk art.

• Silence Television

  Carole Guevin

  10 Mar 2010 | 8:21 am

  Boys will be boys will be boys playing with their toys? Silence Television is Gianmarco Magnani space where he sells limited edition digital illustrations printed on premium matte 270 gm photo paper. The quality of his extraordinary realistic and detailed illos are simply jaw dropping. This boy can play.. and draw!

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  New Urbanism Blog

• Transit-Oriented Development Video

  admin

  23 Feb 2010 | 7:31 pm

  Nice video here at treehugger.com about Transit-Oriented Development or TOD. It’s a video borrowed from Fast Company magazine, and details a bit of how Portland has become such a landmark for TOD enthusiasts and planners.For my readers in Kansas City, I think it’s always interesting to think about Portland and compare it to our own city, or other cities in the Midwest of comparable size. In the 1970’s, Portland was a smaller and by all means less-important city than KC. Starting then, they made a conscious series of decisions to embrace walkability, transit, and away from…

• Rebuilding in Haiti

  admin

  16 Feb 2010 | 6:31 pm

  It shouldn’t be any surprise that many very thoughtful people are already working on ideas for how to rebuild amidst the destruction in Haiti. In fact, it’s an urgent need, as so many people are homeless.This video documents one of what I think is the more interesting approaches being proposed – by Andres Duany of Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. There’s obviously much I like about the approach he is suggesting, not the least of which is the careful use of design to solve social, urban design and architectural problems.  Too many people approach situations such as these…

• Let’s better manage our pavement space – for the fun of it

  admin

  11 Feb 2010 | 2:03 pm

  A recurring theme of this blog is that we miss so many opportunities to better utilize excess pavement space that so many of our cities and towns have.In some cases, that simply means we should reduce or remove travel lanes in favor of more on-street parking, wider sidewalks or better provisions for street trees. These are all simple things that can greatly increase our quality of life, and minimize the destruction that planning for high-speed, high-capacity traffic has done.In other cases, it means getting creative, and using our spaces more efficiently for more hours of the day. When we…

• An Open Letter to President Obama and Congress

  admin

  4 Feb 2010 | 1:42 pm

  While the country staggers towards economic stability, the design professions are feeling their worst economic times since the Great Depression. Depending on the region of the country, the unemployment and underemployment rate for design professionals is anywhere from 20% to 50%. I feel this daily as President of the Kansas City chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and as an owner of a small architecture / planning firm.What I hope to convey to you in this note is not just the seriousness of our situation, but how you can help at the Federal level while achieving your stated goals…

• Free Downtown transit

  admin

  22 Jan 2010 | 12:04 pm

  Over on the Switchboard blog written by Kaid Benfield, he writes today about a free downtown circulator that Baltimore has recently put in place. (pasted below) This is a great heads-up to those cities that are cutting back on transit in tough times. I’ve thought for a while that we need an entirely new service model for transit in most American cities, and will write about this more in future posts. The reality is the current system in most cities is so completely unsupported by fares that we might as well have completely free zones in order to encourage denser, walkable development.

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  Remodelista

• Accessories: Faux Flowers and Foliage

  janet

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:30 am

  Newly launched this month at the stylish Atelier Abigail Ahern shop in London: a flower shop devoted entirely to faux flowers. "No prissy bouquets here—instead think lavish colors of blousy blooms that are provocative, spirited, and inspiring, along with an interesting array of vases." Ahern discovered the beautiful fakes on a trip to Paris, and aims "to diminish once and for all the bad rap they get." Best of all: fake blooms are eco-friendly and last forever. N.B. We've had success mixing in a few faux blooms from Pottery Barn or Permanent Botanicals with natural…

• Steal This Look: Nick Haus Dinner Party

  julie

  12 Mar 2010 | 3:15 am

  Nick Heywood, a RISD-trained interior architect in Providence, Rhode Island (and author of Nick Haus), recently sent us photos of his completed You Make It chandelier. We love the installed chandelier, but we also like Heywood's economical post-graduate-school entertaining style, which involves second-hand crockery, mismatched flatware, inexpensive elements from Ikea, and a simple menu. Go to Nick Haus for a step-by-step, detailed account of how to build the Lindsey Adelman You Make It chandelier, complete with photos, as well as recipes from his recent dinner. Above: Most of Nick's…

• Shopper's Diary: Modern 50 in Virginia

  julie

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:00 pm

  Located in Sterling, Virginia, Modern 50 has a serious-sounding mandate: to "discover intrinsically valuable decorative arts and furnishings to convey a different impression of 20th century design. We are a multidisciplinary art and design collective that strives to create an ever-evolving nonlinear consumer lifestyles collection." Further hipster cred: the shop makes regular direct deliveries to Brooklyn. Above: Vintage 1920s Dutch Cafe Parlor Gateleg Table with worn black finish; $990. Above: Early American Ornate Wall Mirror; $235. Above: Vintage IBM Industrial Clock; working…

• Furniture: Cibone Church Chair

  julie

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am

  This dining room by London-based architects Michaelis Boyd made us think about the appeal of simple church chairs.   Above: Jamo Associates designed a modern version of the Church Chair for Japanese company Cibone; go to Cibone for more information.

• Appliances: New Aga Pro+ Range with Convertible Oven

  janet

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

  If you've been anticipating the arrival of the innovative new Pro+ Range from AGA, best known for its classic British cast-iron cookers, the wait is over. Our sources tell us that the ranges—which feature a large oven that can easily be converted into a double oven—will be available for order in the US starting mid-March. The five-burner, self-cleaning AGA Pro+ 36-inch Dual-Fuel Range is available in five finishes: black, cranberry, ivory, white, and stainless steel; a removable energy-saving panel that divides the oven is included. Available for $4,399 via Ira Woods,…

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  design mind

• Social Entrepreneurship at SXSW

  Jon Kolko

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:15 am

  I suppose one can officially claim a “movement has begun” when the movement has a party at South By Southwest, and so we can now call Social Entrepreneurship officially “started”. The Good Capitalist Party will be Monday, March 15th, 2010, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, and 1500 of your closest friends have already  RSVPed. The party is free, run by @Montero with the generous support of sponsors like Social Edge, Kiva, and my very own Austin Center for Design – an educational institution in Austin that combines interaction design (IxD) and social…

• Remarketables 3.11

  frog Marketing Team

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:23 am

  This week's collection of remarkable marketing links, curated by the frog marketing team. Customized ads on Facebook seem creepy not endearing Entrepreneur State of Mind: Now You're the New Dork, a catchy video remake of Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind Stars exercising naked? CEO blending golf balls and iPhones? Guys catching laptops with their butts?: The Wackiest Viral Marketing Campaigns Radian6 Launches Powerful Social Media Engagement and Monitoring Console For Brands and Agencies The Move from TV to Twitter Video Chat used to Humanize Brand Find and Follow Top Business Execs…

• On Social Business, at the Dachis Group Social Business Summit

  Jon Kolko

  11 Mar 2010 | 10:29 am

  It’s both amazing and hilarious to consider that being human, or treating people well, or interacting with one another, is now in-vogue in big business. We did a turn with quality (“we need to make things well!”) in the 80s, optimization (“we need to track the supply chain and distribution chain!”) in the early 90s, the internet (“bricks and mortar is dead!”) in 2000, and now it’s All About Social. But when you unwrap “social”, you start to realize that it’s a container for some major, powerful, and fundamental aspects of human…

• China Awaits Doctor Appointment System

  Emma Zhu

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:48 am

  From last October, all the tier-3 hospitals in China, the highest ranked and best equipped public hospitals, were required by the Ministry of Health to provide clinic appointment services. The national initiative of building the clinic appointment system aims to reach these objectives: 1) arrange doctors' agenda better, 2) reduce patients' wait time, and 3) provide better medical consultation. In shorter words, in face of pressing healthcare issues, the government kicks off a service initiative to improve the healthcare efficiency as well as work quality.  Making doctor appointments is…

• Ten Steps to Becoming the Designer You Want to Be

  Laura Seargeant Richardson

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:25 pm

  Photo (cc) by Flickr user Leo Reynolds. An open letter to the next generation of designers, part 1. Everyone has moments in their career when they look back and think, “If I had only known then what I know now....” After 15-plus years as a designer and design researcher at places like IBM, Trilogy, M3 Design, and now frog design, I know I certainly have. Which is why, now that I’m a veteran, I'd like to give share some advice with young designers just starting out. If I could be your mentor, this is what I would tell you: 1. Get the book We all have a book that grabbed us by…

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  Product Design Hub - Industrial Design Community & Resources

• Like-a-bike

  28 Feb 2010 | 4:29 am

  Having not studied design I cannot pretend to understand the significance of all Dieter Rams work, however his principle of good design being ‘as little design as possible’ is something I have witnessed firsthand in the evolution of products created to help youngsters learn to ride bicycles. Whilst going through this boyhood initiation I had stabilizers added to my bike so that I wouldn’t have to worry about balancing straightaway and could instead concentrate on getting to grips with the peddling, steering and braking. It can however be argued that balance is the skill most needed when…

• Present Time Design Contest

  27 Jan 2010 | 8:01 am

  Do you have a secretly scribbled design, a flash of inspiration or some untapped talent? Then enter the Present Time DESIGN CONTEST 2010, launched to give creativity the platform it deserves. The winning design will be produced as part of one of the brands of Present Time, with YOUR NAME listed on the packaging as the signature designer. Naturally, you will get an official contract and receive a royalty! Present Time is a producer of gifts and home decoration items, based in the Netherlands. Our mission is to use contemporary design to add fun and a personal touch to life. For over 30 years,…

• Tiffin Box

  18 Jan 2010 | 4:36 am

  Tiffin Box is a lunchbox. Possibly the best expression of a lunchbox I know. It’s made from stainless steel and is made of eighteen components (which seems like it could be less). It has roughly the circumference of a CD and stands about eight inches tall. It has some of the best proportions I’ve seen in a product and as a result it is a delightful thing to both use and look at. So why am I talking about a lunchbox? Why does such a mundane thing occupy my thoughts? And why do I believe it should occupy yours? Well I’ll start by mentioning the fact that the lunchbox is a design problem…

• Putting Innovation at the heart of your business

  18 Jan 2010 | 3:42 am

  ‘Nothing restricts our ability to innovate more than what we already know, and what we therefore believe not to be possible’(Geoff Mulgan, founder of think tank Demos) What is innovation? Innovation is all about doing things differently, exploiting new ideas and taking risks. It enables businesses to bring new and improved products or services to market, re-energise brands, refine processes and, most importantly, improve profitability. Innovation should be an on-going process that’s embedded in the company culture at all levels. It’s a team process that thrives when passionate people…

• Automotive Rendering Techniques Video

  14 Jan 2010 | 7:14 am

  cmiVFX | cmiStudios launches a brand new way of delivering videos for its fast growing user base. This new series of training videos is called cmiDirect. Why "direct"?  The videos are DIRECT to the point and focus on one topic at the time. This will enable artists all over the world to have access to the information they need immediately without sorting through longer feature length videos. These videos explain all the information you need in depth and direct to the topic.  Bundled video packages will be available in the near future for continuing education at affordable prices.  When it…

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  OutNext

• WEEKLY UPDATE / FEBRUARY 21, 2010

  Aleksandar Tomovic

  21 Feb 2010 | 11:01 am

  Dior Homme presents a new sneaker by Kris Van Assche for the summer 2010 collection. It simple and white pretty much everything I like. And if you wanna go a little fancier, check out those high top sneaker, pretty cool right!? This one comes in 4 color ways. With all the walking you are going to do with those cool sneakers, you may need some energy. And if you like to be on top of stylish energy drinks too, check out the Berry,En. Aktiv, Berry, Cal+ and Yumi. It's Tea-Fun-Time with this tea servive from freud UK. Wannaa impress your friends at your next tea-party, we have what you need.

• WEEKLY UPDATE / FEBRUARY 16, 2010

  Aleksandar Tomovic

  16 Feb 2010 | 7:13 pm

  Le Whif "as sweet as chocolate, as light as air" Ok, so it's not really like smoking chocolate but more breathing it ... For those craving chocolate all day long or even once in a while but do not want the guilt of eating it Le Whif may be what you need. David Edwards, a professor of biomedical engineering at Harvard University, came up with the idea of “eating by breathing” A lipstick-size inhaler filled with chocolate particles with (less than a single calorie). I an a big fan of waters, when we lived in Paris I was buying every Evian designer hors-series bottles ... Drink Wataah is not…

• ECLAIR BRIGITTE BARDOT BY FAUCHON

  Aleksandar Tomovic

  18 Dec 2009 | 3:02 pm

  After launching the famous éclair Mona Lisa, Fauchon introduces its latest gourmandise from its Tribute Collection featuring French actress Brigitte Bardot blending delicately sweet and sensual flavors of almonds and roses. In 2008 Fauchon created a new chocolate printing technique that enable to display images. And this is the first treat of their French classic collection. The "BB" éclair is available in Paris at that Fauchon store located 26 Place de la Madeleine in the 8th arrondissement. Price: 6 euros + BB Eclair by Fauchon

• CATCH THE WAVE ... IN STYLE

  Aleksandar Tomovic

  18 Dec 2009 | 2:41 pm

  The international design community has spoken and the winner of Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Award (BoYA) in the Outdoor Furniture Category is: Royal Botania’s “WAVE” hammock. Unlike any other piece of its kind, it is neither a hammock, nor a sun chair, nor a parasol. It is an artwork that combines functionality with beauty and elegance. Designed by Erik Nyberg & Gustav Ström, the WAVE consists of electro-polished stainless steel and mesh. The canopy and seat sling are made from batyline. The fabric is semi-transparent while at the same time offering protection by blocking…

• FALSE FRIENDS BY COARSE

  Aleksandar Tomovic

  9 Dec 2009 | 10:17 pm

  Want to send a special message to one of your special friends!? How about toys that hate each other!? False Friends contains the colossal paw! and a freshly hatched noop, robed in his heavenly soft paw! suit. The pair comes in glowing spring colors, put to sleep between two cotton pillows, every one embroidered with the individual running number. Safely packed in a hand crafted wooden box with a monkey rabbit nose handle and enclosed with an elastic band. Each set includes one coarse family and friends application card. Limited to 200 pieces. Each pack is sold around 350€. Available January…

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  the girl in the green dress

• authentic california collection.

  Traci

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:30 am

  authentic california collection by vans.

• a series of notebooks.

  Traci

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  a series of notebooks by jeeyun chung.notebooks for left-handed, right-handed and ambidextrous people.

• bridge & burn.

  Traci

  11 Mar 2010 | 12:46 pm

  spring jackets 2010 by bridge & burn. [via holiday matinee.]

• less and more: the design ethos of dieter rams.

  Traci

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:08 am

  less and more: the design ethos of dieter rams edited by klaus klemp and keiko ueki-polet. and here's a good interview that i can't get to embed.

• imagination walks.

  Traci

  5 Mar 2010 | 4:00 am

  imagination walks by camper. this is nothing new but anyone who knows me knows how i feel about camper shoes. and this was one of my favorite campaigns. love ya camper, really do!

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  LogoInn

• Obama Imposing Islam on America Adding Islamic Iconography into Government Logos

  joey

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:02 am

  Missile Defense Agency’s Logo Too Islamic The U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s logo Design is under the heat these days. According to right-wing conservative bloggers the new logo looks similar to the Islamic sign of Crescent and star. Some even matched it with the Iranian Space Agency’s logo. Irani Space Agency Logo Obama’s policies which are often criticized as [...]

• LogoInn.Net Redesigned

  joey

  3 Mar 2010 | 11:58 pm

  We are in the process of upgrading and updating LogoInn. The plan is to apply a theme that suits our expansion plans. And our expansion plans end at the total world domination.

• Logo Design Trends in 2009

  joey

  21 Jan 2010 | 6:04 am

  The global economy in general and the US economy in particular started to recover from the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Web and graphic design industries were also affected. But the new start ups and a growing trend of home based small businesses emerging throughout North America and Europe helped many medium sized design [...]

• Logo Design Review: Xerox Logo Revamped For The Future

  joey

  7 Jan 2010 | 3:22 am

  Xerox, the world’s leading document management enterprise has considered revamping its logo to meet the branding challenges (such as new media & intense competition) in the future. In diversified and dynamic markets, it has become critical to synchronize your brand with your innovations, upcoming products and marketing strategies that you have to introduce to your [...]

• Book Review: “Marks of Excellence” by Per Mollerup

  joey

  24 Dec 2009 | 3:57 am

  Today, I have picked Per Mollerup’s “Marks of Excellence” for review. If you are a creative designer or a brand marketer, this book definitely deserves to be on your coffee table. With a deep insight into trademarks and its meanings, it has covered each and every aspect that deals with trademark’s history, its evolution and its [...]

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  Living Locurto

• Family Story – Drama

  Amy

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:21 am

  I started this blog a year and a half ago to tell stories about everyday living in my household (hence Living Locurto), but it has since become more of an art blog. I like having a diary of everyday events though, so instead of starting a new family blog I decided on some Fridays to post family stories here. I hope you don’t mind me shifting gears a little. This is a story about my new best friend. Please don’t judge me. I do have a very large cat for which spray bottles are great to use when they try to eat your pet fish. But I also have a VERY dramatic, usually screaming for no…

• St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Projects & Free Printables

  Amy

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:21 am

  Here are some fun, inexpensive rainbow projects we will be doing during spring break. Enjoy! I designed some Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day cupcake toppers to go along with the rainbow theme!  Just click the photo to download and print. These are easy to cut with a 2″ circle or 1 7/8″ scalloped circle punch. I’m going to print these on sticker paper to wear, because I always forget to wear green!! I can’t wait to make these cute rainbow cupcakes by Family Fun. For more fun, I’ll hide some “gold” around the house then make rainbows out of a…

• Milan Maternity Giveaway

  Amy

  10 Mar 2010 | 4:46 am

  I’m happy to introduce you to my new sponsor, Milan Maternity. Their mission is to provide styles that will flatter your new shape at prices you can be happy about. Now is the time to be pregnant for sure… there are so many cute, affordable clothes compared to when I was pregnant! I would have loved it if Milan Maternity was open way back then!! This week the ladies at Milan want to giveaway a top of your choice! So send this to your friends who are expecting or enter to win someone a gift! It’s a great giveaway. (I am spilling a secret now… my favorite shirt that I…

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  The Office Stylist

• Bookkeeping and *Bling* -$125 Value!

  The Office Stylist

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:13 am

  Presenting our Bookkeeping and *Bling* March Giveaway sponsored by Our March Giveaway is one that we could all certainly use, what with the approaching tax deadline. Not only will the winner receive some help for the upcoming or should we say current tax season, but they will also get some gorgeous notecards too. This giveaway is valued over $125! The Details: ·         A 1 hr financial checkup/phone consultation to assess the current status of your paperwork/tax document organization as well as recommendations as to how Empowered Bookkeeping can help you get organized for s…

• “Lego” Portable iPod Speakers

  The Office Stylist

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:00 am

  Small Computer Speakers are great for listening to music while at work, but for everyone who has an iPod, there is an easier, cooler and more portable solution: Take these on your lunch break and have a real break from work or use it just about anywhere you’d like to hear your favorite music. Get it in Black or Pink for only $29.95, and have fun with the fact that it’s disguised as a lego!

• Get it Girl Style: Home Office Makeover

  The Office Stylist

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:31 am

  Though we loved our last blogger’s home office makeover with its white walls, furniture and accessories, this next makeover’s Green and Black has us re-thinking our office design. Her inspiration board: And before: The Office Stylist Says: Goodness, where do I begin? Tamara has done an amazing job at transforming her boring, colorless room into this gorgeous, glamorous home office. Although green wouldn’t be my first choice for paint color, the combination with black is really what makes this space work. Tamaraand I have a lot in common with our sense of style as we both…

• Cord Organizers-In Hot Pink, Green & Gray!

  The Office Stylist

  10 Mar 2010 | 10:39 am

  We’ve shown you the Cablebox so you can  hide your surge protectors, and we’ve shown you another version of cord organizers with the Cable Drop, but we haven’t introduced you yet to these new “Cordies:” Messy cords are a common office hazard/nuisance. There is NO getting away from them. Cords sprawled across your desk, under your desk, and around your desk are not only hideous, but a huge liability too. Use Cordies, the CableBox, and CableDrop to keep all your cords under control.

• Modern Accent Chairs

  The Office Stylist

  9 Mar 2010 | 2:45 pm

  Elizabeth Armless Accent Chair- $161.49 Dolce Chair- $200 Floral Swoop Arm Chair- $161.49 Indigo Slipper Chair- $325 Avington Slipper Chair- $135.99 Modern accent chairs can be used in a number of ways, all of which add just the right amount of what you may be looking for. If your space seems a little too “cookie cutter” like, then adding on of these modern accent chairs may be just what you need to mix things up. Where we would put them: As visitors chair in the office (2 matching chairs) In the lobby area as additional seating In the living room In the bedroom

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  Creative Opera

• Advice from the Real World: The Usman Group

  Manda

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:33 pm

  The Usman Group is a boutique web design firm that balances thoughtful graphic design with effective search engine positioning. They get the science behind the scenes, and design eye-pleasing websites that communicate client goals and vision with complete clarity. By using strategic planning, they build websites that are easy to use AND easy to find. (click here to check out the Usman Group website) The Senior Media Strategist at the Usman Group was generous enough to answer these questions for the Creative Opera readers: 1. What types of design positions do you have in your company? We are a…

• Web Design Trends: Predictions for 2010

  Manda

  9 Mar 2010 | 7:59 pm

  I recently posted a list of the 2009 design trends, and gave my opinion on whether or not those trends would be sticking around for 2010. But what new trends can we expect in 2010? Here are my predictions: Inventive Interaction Check out any of these sample sites, and you’ll be drawn in right away by the interactive relationship between you (the user) and the site. I think we’ll see more of this as web design becomes more sophisticated and as old browsers (IE6) die out. As time goes on, web design won’t just be about making the page look pretty and a user-friendly…

• All Ye Apple iPad Naysayers: Shuteth Upeth

  Manda

  8 Mar 2010 | 3:19 pm

  The Apple iPad is yet to be released. In fact, you can’t even preorder it until March 12. But, that hasn’t stopped hundreds of websites, blogs, and news writers from passing judgment. Just search for “iPad” in Google News, and you’ll see plenty of articles, most of them negative. Writers everywhere are feeling the need to create lists expressing their deep disappointment with iPad’s lack of this, or omission of that. Well, I’m just going to come right out and say it, “Shut Up!” How is it that we are so spoiled and pissy that we can just…

• 2009 Design Salaries: How much money should you be making?

  Manda

  3 Mar 2010 | 7:30 pm

  Last year I posted a short article, Design FAQ: How Much Money Do Graphic Designers Make? and I thought I should follow it up with the updated information for this year. The AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salariesis published every year and includes responses from more than 9,000 design professionals. In it, you’ll find everything from compensation to benefits for all different design professions — even freelancers. There are also some very nice descriptions to break down the different facets of design, and lots of helpful career advice as well. Download a copy of the 2009 Survey Use…

• 8 MORE Graphic Design Myths

  Manda

  28 Feb 2010 | 7:51 pm

  Almost a year ago, I shared some graphic design myths with you in: “8 Common Graphic Design Myths Revealed.” Since that time, I’ve come across another 8 myths that need to be uncovered. Myth #9: Graphic Designers Fix Computers I’m not sure what it is, but there is a mass confusion about the limitless knowledge of graphic designers. Apparently because I work on a computer all day, I also know how to take one apart and build it from scratch. I know how to set up networks, load memory, rid computers of viruses, and use any and all programs — no matter if they are…

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  OMC Design

• Ottoman : Puffa

  11 Mar 2010 | 3:29 pm

  Ottoman Puffa OpenPuffa is an ottoman inspired by the rubic cube, it is colorful and fun design, lightweight and child friendly.

• Floor Standing Display : Keynote

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:40 am

  Floor Standing Display Keynote OpenDifferent from other floor standing displays, the Keynote has less graphic space, but it looks more elegant and indicative.

• Bench : Sling

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:23 pm

  Bench Sling OpenInspired by hammocks, this bench provides seating for eight people with lateral seating, the seating space is relatively small, but it is enough for people to have a quick rest, the object is most desirable for busy spots.

• Bench : Twirling

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:15 pm

  Bench Twirling OpenThe twirling bench is a unique twist to seating; normally when you sit at a bench, you look at the same direction but not face to face, I thought this is kind of not desired; so I came up with this design which you can see each other talk, closely while observing different views.

• Bench : Riverside

  10 Mar 2010 | 1:08 pm

  Bench Riverside OpenRiverside is a configurable bench system that can take several different shapes, the shape is inspired by rivers, which finds a way to flow no matter what the obstacle.

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  PSFK

• A Washing Machine That Uses 90 Percent Less Water

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:08 am

  Xeros Ltd. has made a washing machine that uses beads instead of water to wash clothes. It claims to use less electricity and water than traditional washing machines.

• Patternity: A Design Resource Celebrates Mundane & Magnificent Patterns Everywhere

  Kyana Gordon

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:38 am

  Patternity is a London based company comprised of a studio, an online design resource and a shop, all aimed at amplifying the discovery and application of patterns and surface design in everyday life.

• Apps For The Pocket Designer

  Jason Fields

  12 Mar 2010 | 7:36 am

  Jason Fields of iPhone app review blog app.itize.us, explores generative graphic design applications.

• Starbucks Using Foursquare For Customer Rewards Program

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:59 am

  Starbucks has teamed up with Foursquare for testing its customer rewards program.

• City To Farmland: Detroit Plans To Downsize

  Naresh Kumar

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:44 am

  In the wake of growing recession, the city of Detroit is planning to remove large vacant areas and turn them into farmland.

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  Neoformix

• Inline Images for Twitter Clients

  3 Mar 2010 | 10:55 am

  Wouldn't it be cool if your twitter client could directly show tweets with small embedded images? Things like stock charts, graphical weather reports, server status, traffic reports, graphical emoticons expressing emotional state of your friends, mini-graphical movie ratings with thumbs up/down or stars, sports record summaries, or a million others that I haven't though of? Perhaps something like this? This shouldn't be very hard. In fact, I think all that's required is the following: Somebody create a new URL shortener that by convention is only for links to images of dimensions 234x60…

• Profile in Harvard Business Review

  27 Feb 2010 | 3:45 am

  About ten days ago I was contacted by Scott Berinato, an editor at the Harvard Business Review, who was interested in writing up some of my visualization work for the HBR Research blog. We had a nice chat and he subsequently published Four Ways of Looking at Twitter which profiled my four twitter visualization tools. He did a wonderful job and the article got lots of attention on Twitter. I've been tracking many of the tweets about the article and there have been at least 1500 tweets sent by various people telling their friends to read it. All the extra attention has made this the busiest…

• Apple Logo from Products

  1 Feb 2010 | 11:10 pm

  I was looking for pictures of the new Apple iPad and stumbled across this image of Apple Form Factor Evolution. It's got lots of images of Apple products on a nice simple white background and was perfect fodder to use with the Image Foam Technique so I made this version of the Apple logo from the product sub-images.

• SOTU 2010 Word Cloud Map

  28 Jan 2010 | 1:15 am

  Last night President Obama delivered the State of the Union Address. The Shaped Word Cloud below was created from the text.

• More Visualization Links on Twitter

  23 Jan 2010 | 1:55 am

  In a recent post I showed the Top 20 Individual Data Visualizations Mentioned on Twitter and remarked that many of the most frequently mentioned twitter links were to collections of visualizations. Shown below is a meta list of the top collection-type data visualization or infographic links. Top Collections of Data Visualization Links 50 Great Examples of Data Visualization - Webdesigner Depot Data Visualization and Infographics Resources - Smashing Magazine 15 Stunning Examples of Data Visualization - Web Design Ledger 20 Essential Infographics & Data Visualization Blogs - Inspired…

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  shape+colour

• caribou + video marsh: odessa.

  shape and colour

  19 Feb 2010 | 9:11 am

  There are very few things I’m as excited about this Spring as Caribou’s upcoming “Swim”, scheduled to drop April 20. Caribou (and now drummer Brad Weber’s amazing, percussion-crazy side project Pick A Piper) is one of my favourite musical entities ever. I hesitate to call them a “band”, because I feel that they’re more than that. An evolution of instrumentation and style that puts them one step ahead. The “Odessa” mp3 was released online a little while ago, but I’ve been waiting for the video before posting. Happy days are…

• 02.19.10: jump jump dance dance, why?, kid sam, under byen.

  shape and colour

  19 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am

  jump jump dance dance + claire carré: show me the night. why? + agustin carbonere: these hands. kid sam + sherwin akbarzadeh: we’re mostly made of water. Under Byen + Sidste Carsens: Alt Er Tabt.

• dmitry fyodorov + markus waltå: simcoe.

  shape and colour

  18 Feb 2010 | 1:02 pm

  There’s something unsettlingly intimate yet oddly fascinating about watching strangers eat. Not every bodily function becomes social, and as far as bodily functions go the range of experiences possible within the act of eating are pretty unlimited. There aren’t too many different ways to breathe and blink and heartbeat and cell divide; eating, however, is almost infinite. Infinite in its goodness, but also in its grotesqueness. In his video for Swedish electro-duo Dmitry Fyodorov’s “Simcoe”, the first track off their upcoming album “Shapeless”,…

• alan poon + zeus: marching through your head.

  shape and colour

  16 Feb 2010 | 8:24 am

  Canadian Alan Poon directed one of my favourite music videos of all time, 2008’s incredible macro-masterpiece for Bowerbirds’ “In Our Talons.” That track was a fiery lament against man’s destruction of the natural world, and Poon created a perfect visual to accompany it: a twisted, contorted microscopic look at our affect on the Earth and everything else that isn’t us. In his latest, for  Zeus’ “Marching Through Your Head”, he continues to examine stop-motion and hyper-realistic nature imagery to create a dreamy, sharp, saturated…

• barclaycard + the mill: rollercoaster.

  shape and colour

  2 Feb 2010 | 12:43 pm

  In 2008, BBH London created a refreshing and beautifully executed spot for Barclaycard called “Waterslide.” For 2010 they’re back at it, this time with a Nicolai Fuglsig-directed spot called “Rollercoaster.” If you’re wondering what it’s about, the title is pretty self-explanatory. Created by VFXperts (I just made that term up, I’m not sure I like it, but I’ll keep it for now…) The Mill, the spot is sharp, tight, fearless, and seamless. But despite the technical radness, the best part is that it really does capture the joy behind the…

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  CSS Globe | Web Standards Magazine

• Expression Engine vs WordPress

  12 Mar 2010 | 4:30 am

  An excellent article about 2 very popular CMS's.

• 5 Top jQuery Chart Libraries for Interactive Charts

  12 Mar 2010 | 1:07 am

  In this article we are going to present 5 chart libraries that suit different needs from simple charts to high complex charts. Most of them are free for personal and commercial use.

• Showcase of Excellent Tables and best practices

  12 Mar 2010 | 12:02 am

  Tables are a rather unchallenged interface element. In most cases, they are a forgetten element, an undesired element and a seldom-used element.

• How to Map Custom Server File Extensions

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:19 pm

  Learn how to set up an Apache server to handle custom file extensions.

• Create Twitter-Style Dropdowns Using MooTools

  11 Mar 2010 | 6:17 am

  One of Twitter's stylish touches is the "Login" dropdown on their homepage. I've taken some time to duplicate that functionality with MooTools.

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  Naldz Graphics

• 30 Outstanding T Shirt Design Tutorials and Tips

  Ronald Bien

  9 Mar 2010 | 6:08 am

  As defined, a t-shirt is a garment that is used to cover most of a person's torso. It is considered to be a basic necessity that is vital to survival and everyday living. Notwithstanding it's importance to the society, unique t-shirt designs are widely accepted and acknowledged. Designers everywhere are looking for new techniques and styles to create the perfect and unique design. In this latest post, you will see a collection of 30 Outstanding T Shirt Design Tutorials and Tips for t-shirt designers out there who are finding ways and means to create the perfect t shirt design. Take a look at…

• 40+ Autodesk 3ds Max Tutorials for Beginners and Advance

  Ronald Bien

  8 Mar 2010 | 5:26 am

  Autodesk 3ds Max, (formerly known as 3D Studio MAX) is a software that models, animates and renders any design to look more realistic. At present, more and more designers are into mastering this software to widen their skills and explore the design possibilities especially nowadays that almost everything is 3D. To aid those designers who are aiming to master 3D designs, we bring you 40+ Autodesk 3ds Max Tutorials for Beginners and Advance . The list is composed of several techniques that you may need to use in creating 3D graphics with the help of other software like Photoshop, Zbrush and…

• 40+ Astounding Collection of Free Grunge Wallpapers

  Ronald Bien

  6 Mar 2010 | 5:35 am

  Presently, grunge designs are making its mark in the design community. With its unique style and concept, more designers are slowly adopting the grunge trend. From brushes to textures and wallpapers alike, this type of design is making its breakthrough in the world of creativity and artistry. Various websites are currently offering grunge resources and freebies. Admittedly, with its impact in the web world, demands are high and clamor for such a design is high. Most of you may now have an amazing collection of wallpapers in your desktop through the various freebies that were showcased in…

• Showcase of Excellent Underwater Photography

  Ronald Bien

  2 Mar 2010 | 4:23 am

  Photographers are venturing into new fields and different types of photography to create unique and astounding photos. In our previous posts, we have showcased several types of photography, mainly to inspire neophytes and professional photographers alike. To further extend our aim to provide quality posts for freebies, inspiration and tutorials, we have came up with another quality post for our inspiration collection... A Showcase of Excellent Underwater Photography is provided below to help you get inspired and make your next piece of artwork. The list is composed of 45 underwater photos…

• A Collection of Free Adobe Illustrator Floral Vector Files

  Ronald Bien

  28 Feb 2010 | 5:39 am

  Our previous posts on various resources tackles on several freebies such as brushes and textures. Today, we bring you another type of resources that you can add to your collection. A Free Adobe Illustrator Floral Vector Collections in .AI and EPS Files are given below to all designers who are looking for top quality floral vectors for their designs and creations... Check out this amazing collection brought to you by skilled and talented designers. You can download these items right into your desktop for free! Use them wisely to create your masterpieces and download as much as you like for…

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  Become an Art Director

• My Week on Twitter for 2010-03-07

  derfrankie

  7 Mar 2010 | 2:02 am

  Migrated all my podcasts from Mediamonkey to Google Listen – nearly perfect # Watch Air Traffic – LIVE! http://bit.ly/9y7ArC – really cool, but slow # I like Trendwatching: "6 TREND VIDEOS, featuring consumers speaking their minds on various trends." http://bit.ly/bgPn2y #interviews # Congratulations to @Electrolux AEG – Brand new washing machine installed – turned on – Electronics burned – This is what I call quality # I ask myself if Google has selled enough #NexusOne to make the car docks availlable # Hormonella Primaverilis – very…

• My Week on Twitter for 2010-02-28

  derfrankie

  28 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am

  German court states: Taking pictures of houses does not infringe the copyright of the owner – german story here http://bit.ly/bs4X3K # In case you missed it last week: Industrial espionage through crowd sourcing – http://bit.ly/dw8KMH | Become an Art Director # SmK (german): Spezialistenproblem http://cli.gs/b83U3 # Haiti Earthquake: Who’s given what? | Information Is Beautiful http://bit.ly/dCLGyM (via @meixger) # RT @richbugger 35 most amazing typography in advertisement and design http://bit.ly/7Xhva0 # Dock your raw harddisks – cool way for your large data collections…

• My Week on Twitter for 2010-02-21

  derfrankie

  21 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am

  Go green even with your website – CO2 neutral websites http://bit.ly/aBfCRJ #climate #change # BTW: Good Morning and good start into the week dear tweeps, facebookers and other social media addicts # About focus groups: "If I’d asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse." – Henry Ford # What I hate? Co-Worker who have found a spiritual way to come along with their problems and now try to "help" you… # The This Week in Android is a #fail people who don't own an android phone talk about android apps – c'mon guys #…

• Industrial espionage through crowd sourcing

  derfrankie

  18 Feb 2010 | 1:29 am

  Secrecy is important to any firm who wants to launch a new product. By surprising the competitors with a product the firm can increase its market share, reputation and have generally an advantage. If another firm knows about the new product he can potentially launch a competing product earlier. Especially in the B2B world this can be disrupting. As an Art Director you are often directing also the overall communication of your client – so even this topic is of your business. After the break I talk about how I discovered a secret product line through crowd sourcing and how we can prevent…

• My Week on Twitter for 2010-02-14

  derfrankie

  14 Feb 2010 | 2:02 am

  Trying the http://dailyme.tv android video podcast app – works even with italian cell numbers #android # The new facebook design reminds me a lot the "lite" version #facebook # Amazone S3 enables Versionining – cool – waiting to see svn like applications taking advantage of it # 16 month-old bug continues to crash Flash – http://bit.ly/9tc5gt and adobes response http://bit.ly/aa6KSg #flash #adobe # #Backupfiy extends Free Accounts http://bit.ly/cTyoua – take advantage now and backup your web2.0 stuff # Thx to @androidapreview @nexusonenewsnet @jydesign…

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  Rames Studios

• Faces @ Hannah Tan's Christmas Charity Concert

  Rames

  12 Mar 2010 | 6:00 am

  New post!Few months ago, I was invited by BryanLim to attend Hannah Tan's Christmas Charity Concert @ The Gardens. Met up with some of the familiar faces there hehe. Wonder who? See their faces! You might seen them lol! :P

• Hangout with Alamanda(Finale) | Wakeboarding at Manhattan

  Rames

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:45 am

  YO!!!!!!!! Here's the finale post of my trip with advertlets bloggers to Alamanda! Right after the hotels and resorts too, some of us went wakeboarding at Putrajaya. Spent almost 1-2 hours there before heading back to the shopping mall for dinner at Manhattan Fish Market. At night, we all watched "Avatar"! Woot! That's it folks! It was a great outing! Thanks for everything Alamanda! :)

• Hangout with Alamanda(part8) | Pullman Hotels & Resorts

  Rames

  10 Mar 2010 | 6:00 am

  It's time to check out Pullman Hotels & Resorts. We walked around the rooms to snap some photos of the room together-gether lol. Ok lar enuff 'talk'! Photos time :)

• Hangout with Alamanda(part7) | Pullman's Fitness Centre

  Rames

  9 Mar 2010 | 6:43 am

  Wahh!! Part 7 d lolol!!After done playing with bokehs, we were brought to Pullman's Fitness Centre. You can find a lots of state-of-the-art machines here to workout. Some of us even tried the machines + camwhoring with it loll. Hmmm...anyone been there?

• Secret India in Singapore (3 in 1 post)

  Rames

  7 Mar 2010 | 8:26 pm

  Hi all,Damn tired now but happy coz weekend was AWESOME! Spent good time with colleagues at Secret Recipe for lunch on my birthday, then later at night with LOL Gang at Passage Thru India! :) Thanks all for coming ya!In the morning, woke up early and rushed too Port Dickson for lunch then off to Singapore with Chandler Kwek, Jenifer and Grace. We drove to SG within 2-3 hours wtf! lol! *good job kwek wtf ahha*. Meet new friends there & watched PARAMORE concert too! Woot! Here are some of the summary photos from me! More after pending posts *as usual lol*

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  Design Tavern

• Classic Penguin books have a fresh typographic face-lift

  Henry

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:34 am

  I’m sure you have in your travels have come across the classic minimalist Penguin classic covers Well, a number of the classic reads have had a bit of a face-lift thanks to a group of designers and Aids awareness fund (RED) teaming up with the book publisher Penguin books Dracula designed by Non-Format The Secret Agent designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith (Penguin Press art department) Notes From Underground designed by Gray318 (Jon Gray) I found these originally posted at the ever-inspiring creative review

• Retro Revival – A classic spin on the films of 2009

  Henry

  26 Feb 2010 | 11:37 pm

  Illustrator and designer Tavis Coburn has put together this amazing series for the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards. Up in the Air Avatar Hurt locker An Education Precious I found this via an awesome post by ‘Accordion Guy’

• Kitty Came Home vintage creations

  Elizabeth

  22 Feb 2010 | 2:35 am

  Henry here at Design Tavern has proven now that he has an eye for innovative design and all things inspiring. Knowing him personally, thus, has its perks. Especially when they come in the form of a gorgeous Kitty Came Home vintage fabric clutch. Kitty Came Home was founded by Katrina Weber in 2004. Based in Adelaide, Weber pieces together these delightfully lovely purses, wallets, journals and jewellery. According to her website - Kitty-ethos involves the creation of products that give back to our world. With her mere two hands, in comparison to Kitty’s four paws, Weber outsources work…

• Finger Food

  Amysawyer

  18 Feb 2010 | 4:18 am

  Today’s post comes from Amy Sawyer, a contributing blogger over at Rough Review.com. You can find more of Amy’s articles here! Most loved up girls will expect roses or chocolates or perhaps a big diamond ring? Me I’d rather treat myself (in my dreams of course) to some tasty finger bling. Danish jewellery designer Emquies Holstein’s gold chocolate wrapper ring would certainly be my new best friend. Cora Sheibani’s quaint dessert inspired finger candy are drool inducing. Coupled with delicious recipes, her intriguing book is definitely on the ‘treat myself’ list.

• #FollowFriday 10 talented people with an eye for design

  Henry

  12 Feb 2010 | 2:00 pm

  Okay, so technically its Saturday in my little part of the world, but for many (most?) of my readers its still a Friday! If you’re not yet on thetwitterbandwagon you can register for free and see what all the fuss is about. @GuyKawasaki Alltop.com Recent Tweet: “Google Street View hits the Whistler slopes http://om.ly/fJPm” @LilyPenelope Lily Penelope’s blog Recent Tweet: “Looking for a Light” http://tinyurl.com/dnm8ry #photo @nicholaspatten Nicholas Patten’s blog Recent Tweet: Inspiration: Design Magazines and blogs from The Netherlands. http://bit.ly/dwd258…

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  Dexigner Design Portal

• Homeowner Preferences Lean to Energy Efficiency and Simplicity in Design

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:06 pm

  Without the rapid appreciation in home values seen between 1995 and 2005, design of kitchens and bathrooms has recently been somewhat more modest.

• 2010 Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award

  10 Mar 2010 | 12:02 pm

  Entries are now open for this year's Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award which recognises excellence in both design and procurement.

• America at Work: Art and Propaganda in the Early-20th Century

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:55 am

  At a time when the nation is struggling to recover from an economic recession, the Harn Museum of Art presents a timely exhibition examining the American workforce from a previous generation.

• American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:46 am

  Beginning as a marketing tool, the rock poster quickly became a powerful form of self expression for young artists and illustrators.

• Bunny Williams and John Rosselli to Speak at SCAD

  10 Mar 2010 | 11:33 am

  The celebrated design couple, interior designer Bunny Williams and her husband, antiques dealer John Rosselli, will speak at the Savannah College of Art and Design on March 23.

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  TreeHugger

• Can One Call Mitch Kapor's Berkeley House "Green"?

  12 Mar 2010 | 8:15 am

  Kapor Klein House model, Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects There is a fight going on in Berkeley, over the construction of a house for Mitch Kapor, the founder of Lotus and creator of Lotus 123, the program that made personal computers useful. Neighbours, architects and others call it "absurd" that the house should be called green, saying its 10,000 square feet is far too big. One neighbour complains that "green building begins with using 'just enough' and preserving what already exists. Clearly the idea of 'just enough' is not part of the design concept." But how much is too much?... Read the…

• All Together Now: Green Modern Cooperative Living in Australia

  11 Mar 2010 | 1:24 pm

  Images from Sanctuary Magazine, Rachel Pilgrim & Andrew Lecky So many of the green houses we see are single family, alone in the country, but there are more and more developers and builders trying to build green communities. On Munro court in the mining town of Castlemaine, outside of Victoria, Australia, eight lovely little modern houses have been designed by Robyn Gibson of Lifehouse design. None are over 1500 square feet, and it is sort of a cooperative, sharing responsibility for the communal vegetable gardens, emptying the compost and feeding the "chooks" [sic] ... Read the full story on…

• After Smart Grids, Smart Sewage? Urine-Separating NoMix Toilet Gets Thumbs-Up in 7 European Countries

  11 Mar 2010 | 11:40 am

  NoMix Toilet. Photo: Flickr Technological Innovations in the Bathroom? You Bet! Being green is all about solving problems and grabbing overlooked opportunities. It turns out that there's such a double-win in most bathrooms around the world; if we had "NoMix" toilets that separate urine from solid waste, municipal wastewater plants would have a significantly easier task (and produce more methane to generate electricity), and we could much more easily extract precious nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen for use as fertilizer (instead of using fossil fuels). So what's stopping us from going…

• Dubai Skyscraper Is One Giant Wind and Solar Generator

  11 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

  Images: Studied Impact It's hard to fathom much of the news from Dubai, especially when it comes to architecture. Then again, this city of excess has delivered some astonishing structures, including, of course, the world's tallest building. So it with a mixture of cynicism and excitement that we greet proposals such as this. Actually, it's just a competition entry. But this is Dubai, and you never know.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

• Are You Being Lied to About Recycling?

  11 Mar 2010 | 7:50 am

  Image credit: Ivan Prole Look at the bottle of juice you just drank. The detergent you're going to use. The plastic backer on the desk calendar. What's on all of them? That familiar "chasing arrows" graphic with a number in the middle. That means it's recyclable, right? Sorry, but not quite.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

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  THE HOBBYSHOP HERO

• RBMA x MOOVMNT [A View from Inside]

  12 Mar 2010 | 5:21 am

  WORDS FROM THE HEROA few years back I applied for the RBMA (http://redbullmusicacademy.com)I believe it was 2006, Since then Alot of my peers have applied and attended so I think I am going to attempt fit in the 2011 roster... In Light of this I wanted to share some stuff..... Now this entire post below is lifted (copy & Pasted) from one of the best sites on the world wide web www.MOOVMNT.COM so, after you read this post go ahead and visit them!Peace 2 Deluge For being the Force behind this Amazing post! (check him out here - Punchdouble )HsH For over a decade the Red Bull Music Academy…

• STREET HEADPHONES by Brian Garret Schuur (3D Printed Headphone Designs)

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:34 pm

  Street Headphones by Brian Garret Schuur Click Here!!!! Designed by Brian Garret Schuur, these headphones are called Street Headphones and are made from a laser-sintered nylon shell.Each person who purchases a pair is able to personalize the outer shell of the headset. The 3D graffiti-esque custom font/text is etched in and pops up out of the headphones. A pair of Street Headphones retails for a $1,140USD.The Street Headphones will be manufactured by Freedom of Creation CLICK HERE 2 PURCHASE 837.82 Because they are rapid manufactured, users can customize their headphone headband with their…

• Reflection Eternal - "In This World" (Video)

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:07 am

  DOWNLOAD: Reflection Eternal – In This World"Revolutions Per Minute" April 6th, 2010.BUY THIS ALBUM| THE DRUMLOVE EP + DOWNLOAD LINK >>>>> http://www.sendspace.com/file/995cds

• HSH VIDEO BLOCK - WATCH THESE

  9 Mar 2010 | 8:06 am

  WORDS FROM THE HEROYea, Videos.....HsH_____________________________________________J*DaVeY - Get Together_____________________________________________Nottz - Shine So Bright_____________________________________________Jay Electronica - Exhibit A_____________________________________________ Big Sean - A Million Dollars_____________________________________________ eLZhi - Deep_____________________________________________Peter Hadar - Full Time Lover_____________________________________________ Fel Sweetenberg - Save Ya Life (feat. Dave Ghetto and Baby…

• Laws – 4:57 (DOWN LOAD THIS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

  16 Feb 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Laws – 4:57 (Album) 1. Illumination [prod. Benjamin Plant]2. Number One (ft. Jay Rock) [prod. S-type]3. Murder [prod. TN2 Productions]4. This is Me [prod. L.A. The Craftzman & Feb 9]5. Wall to Wall [prod. Benjamin Plant]6. Vintage Futuristic 2 (ft. Funkghost) [prod. M-Phazes]7. Want It All [prod. Feb 9]8. Flashback [prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]9. Shining [prod. 9th Wonder]10. My Chick (ft. Dion Primo) [prod. Benjamin Plant]11. Hold You Down [prod. DJ Khalil]12. Hustle (ft. Mason Caine) [prod. L.A. The Craftzman & Feb 9]13. Colors (I Don’t Care) (ft. Calvin Harris) [prod. Calvin…