Jan 13
QR barcode secret message cufflinks
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These solid stainless steel cufflinks are laser-etched with a QR (quick read) barcode — so you can encode a secret message like your URL, a love..
Jan 13
Bibhu Mohapatra, Pamela Love Among 2011 Ecco Domani Grant Winners
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Looks from Bibhu Mohapatra’s spring 2011 collection
The new year is off to a very good start for the designers selected as the winners of the 2011 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation (EDFF) awards. They’ll each receive $25,000 to fund presentations of their fall collections next month. In the women’s wear category, the winners are Bibhu Mohapatra, The Lake & Stars (designed by Maayan Zilberman and Nikki Dekker), Mandy Coon, and M. Patmos, designed by Marcia Patmos. The grant recipients in the other categories demonstrate equally sharp-eyed selections by the teams of industry professionals convened as judges: Kyle Fitzgibbons‘s Native Son (men’s wear), Pamela Love (accessories), and Study NY, designed by Tara St. James (sustainable design). Now in its tenth year, the EDFF has distributed more than $1 million in grants to winners that have included Zac Posen, Derek Lam, Rodarte’s Laura and Kate Mulleavy, and Ross Menuez of Salvor Projects.
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Jan 13
NAIAS 2011 :: Motor City Automotive Industry Night (MAIN)
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The North American International Auto Show is the oldest, and many would argue, most important auto show in the United States. On the eve of the auto show press days, the Motor City Automotive Industry Night demonstrated the way a young, design program adds vitality to the industry. Design is where automotive innovation takes shape.
Keith Nagara (MAIN Organizer) with Lezley Anne models
In its inaugural year, the MAIN Event was an exclusive Detroit affair at the Compuware Building, for luminaries in the auto, design and fashion industries. Guests heard speakers, checked out forward-thinking product design and took in fashion designer Lezley Anne’s signature whimsical creations on the runway. Keith Nagara, who heads up Lawrence Tech University’s design program, coordinated the event.
Jan 13
CreativeMornings: Milton Glaser in the SVA Theater
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Milton Glaser spoke today at CreativeMornings at the School of Visual Arts. The designers able to arrive slightly late for work and students able to rub the sleep out of their eyes in the morning were in for a treat, beyond the free coffee and donuts. Glaser overflowed with so much energy and knowledge after eight decades of life that it was easy to imagine that the reason he had trouble hearing the questions at the end was because his brain simply couldn’t handle any more content.
Thematically, Glaser wanted to talk about failures, but perhaps because he’d brought the wrong slideshow, or simply because his successes overwhelmed any chance of convincingly explaining failure, we were treated to a freewheeling philosophical exploration of his career. Glaser included lots of process models, of the Rubin Museum, of SVA itself, and much more. Midway through showing his exploration of pattern, printmaking and tapestry, he exclaimed that the design he was showing in PowerPoint was the carpet under our feet. Imagine that congruence in your own career.
It’s nigh impossible to encapsulate the wisdom imparted, but we can leave you with a few Zen koan like quotations and paraphrases. (1) “Being able to explain anything is absurd,” he explained. “Your fight with your wife this morning might have been due to something that happened when you were two.” Or (2), “If that doesn’t ring true to you, perhaps simply recognize that the greatest success you can have in your work is to sustain your interest in it.” Milton should know.
Unfortunately, if you missed this morning’s free event (sponsored by freshbooks and mailchimp and), it can’t fully be explained. Be sure to check out their twitter feed or eventbrite for the next event. Lots of photos are also available here and here.
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Jan 13
CES 2011 Roundup, by Jordan Nollman
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With almost 150,000 people in attendance at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, CES had the buzz of the 2007 and 2008 shows and the long lines at the convention center was a good indication that the market is booming once again.
From the design perspective, there was a lot of great color material finish (CMF) examples and some interesting forms. Speck has nice in-mold fabrics and House of Marley really did a kickass job using real wood and other natural material in its inspired products. (Ed. Note–check out our post about House of Marley!)
There was a ton of hype around tablets. With over 15 new Android-based tablets on the floor I was really expecting more compelling product. Blackberry’s Playbook fell a bit short but the cases were cool. Motorola’s Xoom and Artix with built-in phone charger were pretty dope as well. However, you won’t see me ditching my iPad any time soon.
Razer’s Switchblade mobile-gaming PC was probably the most innovative device I saw on the floor. A customizable switch-on-the-fly keyboard and 7-inch LCD screen means this little guy packs a mean punch for mobile-PC gamers. Razer also had a pretty sweet Tron-inspired keyboard and mouse.
The Casio Tryx was also one of the more innovative designs I saw. Its articulating design allows the user to set up and hold the video camera in an infinite number of configurations allowing you to capture any moment. Microsoft’s new Multitouch & Arc touch mouse were pretty sweet as well and for those of you who have not tried out Kinex yet make sure you do.
See more of Jordan Nollman’s Roundup at Sprout and make sure to check out his comprehensive Flickr Roundup!
Jan 13
Choward’s Guava
Posted in: Uncategorized An 80-year-old candy maker gives their classic confection a tropical twist
Since 1930, when Charles Howard first started peddling his “unique and different flavored” violet candy on Manhattan’s street corners, not much has changed in the brand’s line-up. Peppermint, lemon and spearmint have also been enduring options under the Choward’s label, but last year’s introduction of guava candy marks the first new flavor in over 50 years. The confection is a crowd-pleasing tropical flavor that wins points both for its softer texture as well as for a not-too-sweet but authentic take on the fruit.
For those looking for a non-minty way to freshen breath (what has made me a longtime fan of Violet Choward’s), Guava comes as a welcome addition to corner store shelves. Pick up a box of 24 for $13.50 from Choward’s directly or get a single pack for $.80 from Victory Seeds.
Jan 13
T4 Idents – Robots
Posted in: channel 4, identsUn travail décalé de 20 identités pour la chaîne câblée T4 / Channel 4. Une direction artistique et un parti-pris fortement inspiré par l’univers des robots, avec une conception des personnages du studio Double G. Une compilation des génériques est à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.
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Jan 13
Daily Obsesh – Shearling Lined Jacket
Posted in: Uncategorized  | Shearling trim is a major trend this Fall/Winter season with everything gloves to hats, boots and outerwear featuring the cozy fur as trim or lining! Who doesn’t wish for something warm to wrap themselves in during the chillier months? But if your wallet just isn’t warming up to the usually steep price tags, or you just can€™t bring yourself to wear real fur, we’ve got the perfect purchase for you! The shearling lined jacket from Need Supply is such an amazing bargain €¦ and super cute to boot! At $74, the butterscotch colored jacket features a warm and super soft faux shearling lining as well as back seaming details, a wide fold-over collar and a unique drape front. You’ll look at the fantastic design details, feel the luxe lining, and not believe the price!
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Jan 13
Wanted: Senior Art Director for HSN.com
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There’s no place like home, which is why you should jump at this opportunity. HSN.com is looking for a senior art director to create beautiful and intuitive site designs for everything from shopping experiences to online marketing for the brand.
In this role, you’ll be a major contributor to the development of ongoing content strategy and the site’s overall design.
You’ll establish design language and execute the direction of visual assets and presentation materials, while managing and mentoring the art team. Those who can handle a heavy workload will do well here.
To land the gig, you’ll need at least three years of experience in an art director role, working with cross functional teams, including marketing, production, photography and copy. Candidates should be fluent in Photoshop and HTML, but those with experience in Illustrator, InDesign and Final Cut will stand out. Interested? Grab your portfolio and apply here.
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Jan 13
La Puglia in un piatto – Gastrode’sign
Posted in: Gastrode'sign, puglia, ricetteCome fare a resistere a questo libro? 60 ricette della tradizione gastronomica pugliese, accompagnate da altrettante illustrazioni, frutto di un percorso che mette in relazione design e territorio. Curato da Gastrode’sign.
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