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Robocabs by Mach505

MikeGusto — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:39:40 EST

Street artist and designer Mach505 from Truly Design presents his toy series called ‘Robocabs’ made of spraypaint nozzles and covers. The robots are painted with acrylic paint and are held together by glue and powerful magnets, which allow you to move arms and heads of the robots.

4 Vote(s)

"Fun"ctional art by Nicola L.

laurasweet — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:37:42 EST

Wild aquariums, furniture and more from French artist Nicola L. take on the shape of heads, eyes and snails.

2 Vote(s)

Wi-frie

grodrigues — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:38 EST

A successful campaign full of minimalism to the advertiser McDonald's. A highlighted both service and product, to advertise free Wi-fi in the restaurant chain. "Love free wi-fi" a sense of agency DDB Sydney.

5 Vote(s)

SimpleHuman Sensor Soap Pump

vinko — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:24 EST

The sensor soap pump dispenses soap touch-free to help avoid the spread of germs. Simply place your hand under the sensor to dispense soap automatically.

2 Vote(s)

Cassette From My Ex: The Book

brainpicker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:25 EST

60 noted writers and musicians share the intimate stories behind mixtapes they've created in a book based on one of the most inspired blogs out there

4 Vote(s)

Troika Moonshine 300collaborative literary project

brainpicker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:19 EST

A collective of writers tasked with creating 300-word stories based on 3 words given to them by another artist.

3 Vote(s)

Step by Step: a Lego Typeface

emilychang — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:43:12 EST

STEP BY STEP TYPEFACE by Short at the Behance Network.

2 Vote(s)

a4Cabeza De Heladoa4 by Rodrigo Miranda

MikeGusto — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:29:19 EST

Paper toy designer Rodrigo Miranda from Santiago, Chile, has recently dropped a new paper toy called ‘Cabeza De Helado’. Inspired by typical childish elements, and colors, Rodrigo’s signature design is prevalent in this work.

4 Vote(s)

Spotter Drone by Dust

MikeGusto — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:29:05 EST

Designer and artist Dust from Freiburg, Germany, presents his latest version of the non-armed ‘Spotter Drone’ for what he likes to refer to as “detection and recon about unknown areas and landscapes." The Spotter Drone was part of the Rollie Custom Show, which took place in New York City last week.

4 Vote(s)

The Beatles :: usb con toda su discografa

elurko — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:56:46 EST

Apple Corps y EMI nos seducen con la obra completa del grupo en un USB con forma de la clásica manzana verde. Más en Trecool.

2 Vote(s)

"Dark Doings" by Dan Witz

brainpicker — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:17:52 EST

New street art project explores the tragic obliviousness we’ve developed to our surroundings through subtle, haunting images of human and animal faces trapped behind dirty glass windows

2 Vote(s)

The Greatest Guerrilla Art Mystery Never Solved

brainpicker — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:17:49 EST

The curious case of the Toynebee Tiles and their continuing legacy

2 Vote(s)

A tiny home tour: living in 96 square feet

emilychang — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:40:44 EST

"Jay Shafer builds and designs small houses ranging in size from 65 to 837 square feet for his Tumbleweed Tiny House Company. He's also spent the past decade living in his tiny creations.

In this video, he gives us a tour of his 96-square-foot home on wheels parked in Sepastapol, California. Surprisingly, there's plenty to see: living room, kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft and some decent storage."

2 Vote(s)

India's House With Balls.

laurasweet — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:32:12 EST

An unusual modern concrete home in India made for an aquarium owner designed by Matharoo Associates. The name refers to the pulley system for the concrete window shutters.

2 Vote(s)

Design By Them - Design Studio (Sydney)

tgmuseum — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:51:39 EST

Design By Them is an exciting studio based in Sydney, established by Nicholas Karlovasitis and Sarah Gibson. Aiming to reduce the impact on the environment, Design By Them use local manufacturing and apply eco-design practices. “Their designs are clean, experimental and combine a sense of fun with clear-cut function."

2 Vote(s)

50 Cent Photo Portrait Art Print by Matthew Salacuse

asalacuse — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:51:34 EST

Limited edition, photographic art print of 50 Cent by Matthew Salacuse. Photo portrait created in 2003 during 50's Get Rich or Die Tryin' days. Available various sizes/prices all hand-signed by the photographer.

2 Vote(s)

Fuck You Sida! :: acHe, Barcelona

elurko — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:10:11 EST

Diego Otero, director creativo de la agencia healthcare AcHe, nos dice: “Fuck you sida! significa exactamente eso: joder al VIH. Mejor dicho, prevenir su transmisión. Porque si a la hora de mantener relaciones sexuales usamos siempre preservativo, mataremos al SIDA y a otras enfermedades de transmisión sexual. Por eso, ¡que te jodan Sida!". Más info Trecool.

3 Vote(s)

Engage Brandcraft Toys

MikeGusto — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:19:41 EST

Cape Town-based Engage Brandcraft was originally a branding and advertising company. Now the South African graphic designers come up with their own vinyl toys, which will be produced in three different series. The rendering of the 3-inch plastic figures was done by Neil Pretorious Designs.

3 Vote(s)

Anthropomorphic Prints from Grand Ole Bestiary

Sucasa — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:34:49 EST

From the artist's description: The Grand Ole Bestiary is a collection of faux-antique, anthropomorphic, mythological curios

2 Vote(s)

Concert Poster Designs by Daniel Guerra

MikeGusto — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:20:18 EST

Graphic designer Daniel Guerra from Sorocaba, Brazil, recently gave us an insight into the possibilities of concer poster design. The vintage illustrations for musicians such as Radiohead, Cicatriz, Jeff Buckley or Damine Rice are appealing, and inspiring at the same time.

4 Vote(s)

Play Me, I'm Yours

brainpicker — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:21:41 EST

Luke Jerram's global guerrilla art project installs street pianos in public locations to challenge our relationship with urban space

3 Vote(s)

Architizer :: arquitectura online

elurko — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:08:39 EST

Creado por los arquitectos de la firma de Manhattan, HollwichKushner, Architizer simula el estilo de un sitio de redes sociales, centrándose en los proyectos y las personas que trabajan en la industria. Más info en Trecool.

3 Vote(s)

Modern Clocks From Biegert & Funk Turn Time Into Art

laurasweet — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:22:48 EST

The QLOCKTWO or the 45 squared is a beautiful modern clock by germa design company Biegert & Funk. It has no hands or numbers and automatically tells the time every 5 seconds through lit words. Available in 6 different colors and languages, you can even buy extra face plates and matching power cords.

4 Vote(s)

embroidery and lace

Bloomacious — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:32:31 EST

embroidery and lace are turning up in design in a new way

3 Vote(s)

Thirty Conversations on Design

brainpicker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:21:17 EST

30 of the world’s most inspired creatives answer two straightforward yet incredibly complex questions: "What single example of design inspires you most?" and "What problem should design solve next?"

3 Vote(s)

World Building: 15 Vignettes by Jonathan Harris

brainpicker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:56:22 EST

In his latest project, Harris explores the current state of the digital world in 15 short vignettes, wrapped in a vision for our shared future.

3 Vote(s)

The Silence of the Lambs Helvetica Movie Poster

ImJustCreative — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:56:04 EST

A self initiated poster design based on an actual illustration of Hannibal Lecter that I drew some years ago. The drawing was done in pencil and charcoal only. It’s sat in my archives for years, so felt I could add some more life to it by creating a movie poster from it.

3 Vote(s)

Tetris dress

Yaso — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:41 EST

This is a awesome tetris dress. Just ideal to use on work.

6 Vote(s)

FarmBench

mattdesign — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:45:14 EST

The FarmBench. Reclaimed barn wood with an environmentally friendly lacquer finish and oversized leveling feet. Makes for a good place to rest your lazy bones. One and Two Seater options available... might even add a lamp in future versions. We'll scratch that itch when the time is right.

4 Vote(s)

Felt Mistress- x Jon Burgerman

yietze — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:45:07 EST

The presentation of this series of toys are unique . If you familiar with Jon Burgerman , you definitely will love it .

3 Vote(s)

Harold`s Planet :: redes sociales

elurko — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:18:18 EST

La verdadera, cruda y triste realidad de cómo funcionan las redes (anti)sociales.

3 Vote(s)

Fall Music: 7 Best Indie Albums of October

brainpicker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:21:50 EST

New releases from old favorites, debut albums by promising up-and-comers, and some fantastic free samplers

2 Vote(s)

Guido Mocafico : medusa

Pixiome — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:47:48 EST

Italian photographer Guido Mocafico lives in Switzerland and works in Paris. We propose to discover different species of jellyfish around his shots completely surreal. Each creature seems a world full of complexity and life.

2 Vote(s)

Esoteric Creativity: Michael Paulkner Visualizations

brainpicker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:47:37 EST

Austrian artist Michael Paulkner visualizes curious, esoteric subjects from the fringes of history and science

2 Vote(s)

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Pixiome — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:45:46 EST

Fans of motorsport will soon have a world class destination for discovering the past experience of Ferrari: the largest indoor amusement park in the world. The Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is being developed and host completion for 20 rides and attractions including roller coaster fastest in the world.

3 Vote(s)

you get a bag, they get food

annL — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:39:04 EST

When you buy a bag, food is given to children who need it. One bag also gives books. The amount of meals that are given depends on what kind of bag you get. This was started buy Lauren Bush with the UN World Food Program.

2 Vote(s)

World's Hottest Luggage

missrogue — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:35:23 EST

I'm a frequent traveler and usually lug around large suitcases, especially when I'm gone for more than 3 days. The problem is that most luggage is built for non-efficient packing, so I tend to overstuff my suitcase. The Zuca keeps everything in order and even allows me to section out the contents of my luggage in 'drawers', making for excellent organization. Finally! Someone who has rethought packing in a revolutionary way!

2 Vote(s)

Photoshop Magnet Kit

sammigoat — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:56:29 EST

11 photoshop fridge magnets to display your takeaway menus in style :) Complete with toolbar, windows and colour swatches

6 Vote(s)

Hungry Planet: What The World Eats

brainpicker — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:06:14 EST

Image copyright Peter Menzel from the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.

A photographic journey to 24 countries reveals what 30 different families eat each week and how much it costs – from the $376.45 of an Australian family to the $1.23 of a family in Chad's Breidjing refugee camp.

5 Vote(s)

Ron English a4Immortal Undergrounda4 Exhibition

yietze — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:53:41 EDT

Here is a preview of new works from Ron English’s upcoming exhibition “Immortal Underground". These new paintings see Ron tackle familiar subjects such as clowns, cows and Charlie Brown but in a new ultra detailed and hyper realistic style we haven’t really seen from him before. “Immortal Underground" takes place at New York City’s Opera Gallery from November 12th and is also rumored to include some kind of a perform element to .

3 Vote(s)