Wednesday, December 12, 2012
I Still Love NY
Sorry I’m Such An A**hole
Famous Robots
Daniel Nyari has created a poster that features 30 headshots of famous robots from film, television, and comics. How many you do recognize?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Moses Bridge by RO&AD Architecten
The West Brabant Water Line is a defense-line consisting of a series of fortresses and cities with inundation areas in the south-west of the Netherlands. It dates from the 17th century but fell into disrepair in the 19th century. When the water line was finally restored, an access bridge across the the moat of one of the fortresses, Fort de Roovere, was needed. This fort now has a new, recreational function and lies on several routes for cycling and hiking.
It is, of course, highly improper to build bridges across the moats of defense works, especially on the side of the fortress the enemy was expected to appear on. That’s why we designed an invisible bridge. Its construction is entirely made of wood, waterproofed with EPDM foil. The bridge lies like a trench in the fortress and the moat, shaped to blend in with the outlines of the landscape.
The bridge can’t be seen from a distance because the ground and the water come all the way up to its edge. When you get closer, the fortress opens up to you through a narrow trench. You can then walk up to its gates like Moses on the water.
Film Map
UK designers Dorothy made a fictional map that features locations named after film titles. Reservoir Dogs, Jurassic Park and Nightmare on Elm Street are among the 900 titles used to create the map, which has districts dedicated to Hitchcock and cult British horror movies.
Loosely based on the style of a vintage Los Angeles street map, it includes an A-Z key at the base that lists all the films featured with their release dates and names of the directors. The map is 80 centimetres wide by 60 centimetres high and can be purchased on the Dorothy website.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Tweeting from Space
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Abstract City
This is one of the many wonderful illustrations you can find in Christoph Niemann’s latest book called Abstract City, a collection of visual essays.
Should I Check my Email?
Should I Check my Email? A flowchart by Wendy MacNaughton for a Forbes article on how and why to ignore your inbox.
Bedroom in a Box
While I obviously don’t have the space for a Bedroom in a Box, I must say, I’d be intrigued to put this in a big giant loft, if I had one. I love furniture that challenges our usual perception of what they are supposed to look like or function. It was designed by Latvia based designer Rolands Landsbergs of Boxetti.
Birthday Card
YES to this birthday card idea, unless the receiver of the card is over 100. Then you need two of them.
The Queen’s Palette
Pantone and Leo Burnett London charted 6 decades of the Queen’s style and launched a limited edition Diamond Jubilee Color Wheel. Made me smile.
Chameleon Bandage
This Chameleon Bandage takes the concept of band-aid protection a notch higher by becoming literally invisible. It’s a 2012 IF Design Talents Entry by Xue Xing Wu, Zi Yu Li, Yue Hua Zhu and Zhi Qiang Wang.
Love when human products imitate nature and hope these will be available for purchase soon.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Cable Label Guys
These little cable label guys are here to help you sort your various cordage. Something as dry as a cable salad can definitely use some humor. Get them here.
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