Aug 19
Dezeen Wire: as Renzo Piano’s Shard takes shape in London, art critic Jonathan Jones decries it as “a flashing warning sign of disease” – The Guardian
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Aug 19
Sarah Illenberger’s illustrated stats
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The Truth About Sex (Die Wahreheit Über Sex), 2008, created for Neon Magazine
Berlin-based illustrator Sarah Illenberger‘s work invariably incorporate food, wool, vegetables, car tyres, and other everyday objects. In fact, it would seem that there’s no materials Illenberger won’t use in her work. However, looking through CR’s review copy of publisher Gestalten‘s new book of her work, it is her visualisation of various statistics, created for editorial and advertising commissions, that we wanted to share the most…
Above left: How often do you masturbate per month? Above right: How Would you describe your sexual orientation? Both of these illustrations were also created for Neon’s The Truth About Sex feature, 2008, as were the following sex-themed illustrations:
The above spread and below page show stats illustrated for Neon magazine’s Big Eco-Survey (Die Grosse Öko-Umfrage), 2007
Above: Bread Lines (Hartes Brot In Zeiten Von Harz IV), 2010 for Hinz & Kunzt magazine
Above: Ads from a campaign for PSC (Socialist’s Party of Catalonia), 2010
The above and below spreads show illustrated stats originally created for Neon magazine’s How Are We Doing – The Big Survey (Wie Geht Es Uns Denn So – Die Grosse Umfrage), 2005
Sarah Illenberger (Gestalten, £17.50) is a hardback, 128 page book dedicated to showcasing Illenberger’s work – it will be available to buy next month from shop.gestalten.com. Gestalten is also hosting a solo show of Illenberger’s artwork at it’s Berlin offices at Sphienstrasse 21 until September 11. For full details and opening times, visit gestalten.com/space
To see more of Illenberger’s work, check out her site at sarahillenberger.com
Aug 19
We’ve seen at least a few domestic garden concepts on Coroflot in the past—from Ori Mishkal’s artsy take on a plantable table to Igor Lobanov’s “Sprout Pen”—but Ruth Vatcher‘s concept is somewhat more practical.
I can’t pretend to be an expert on the category, but “Eat Play Grow” table is easily one of the most interesting articles of educational childrens’ furniture I’ve come across.
The growing table is designed to encourage children to grow their own food. The simple yet functional design is aimed at being placed in an interior setting such as a kitchen or a bedroom. The child is encouraged to grow herbs or vegetables as well as prepare the food. Simple storage solutions such as the use of felt allow the child to store tools discretely. The table is designed to be simple and subtle, integrating healthy living into a child’s life from a young age. It is designed to educate children and promote healthy living.
The combination of materials was chosen so that the product remains versatile and timeless, easily becoming part of a child’s daily life. Functions of the table include; a herb sprouting tray, a chopping board for food preparation, a watering pot and felt storage system. The storage system reduces storage space and keeps the material usage to a minimum. It is designed to store tools and acts as an alternative to drawers and trays.
Aug 19
Daily Obsesh – Marc by Marc Jacobs 10th Anniversary Apple Studs
Posted in: Uncategorized  | Happy Anniversary to Marc by Marc Jacobs!!! The eponymous diffusion line is now a decade old (!) and it’s been 10 years of total trend setting. From must-have handbags to bold baubles and trinkets, Marc by Marc Jacobs came on to the downtown scene and absolutely took over to redefine what it means to be ‘super cool’. So celebrate this legendary designer with these rose gold plated apple stud earrings (they also come in silver). The pretty pink posts feature pave crystals and green enamel inlay apple leaves. They perfectly epitomize the inspiration that this famous collection gets from all things retro and whimsical. As they say, good things come in small packages!
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Aug 19
Our behind-the-scenes video of Brooklyn’s animatronic master
For our latest video we trucked deep into Brooklyn, NY to explore Mechanical Displays, Lou Nasti’s fantastic studio. Nasti is the animatronic mastermind responsible for installations around the globe, most notably some of the most iconic Christmas displays on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. Obsessed with robotics since childhood, he’s been doing it professionally for over 30 years, applying an uncanny mechanical skill reflected in his “can do” approach to modern technology. We were lucky enough to spend the day in Nasti’s studio learning some of his tricks and getting a sneak peek at some upcoming projects.
Aug 19
1HDC: Super Soaker Fun
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THEME: Super Soaker Fun
DOORS CLOSE: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
BRIEF
After a bit of a hiatus from the 1 Hour Design Challenge, we have decided to bring it back in a manner that many (in the Northern Hemisphere) could relate to about now. With the heat of summer bearing down on us, who doesn’t like a good water gun fight? Even better than that, who doesn’t love a good Super Soaker fight?
So, we’re lightening things up around here for the month of August and asking designers to put pen to paper and design us the coolest Super Soaker known to Man.
JURY
Jon Winebrenner, OneOak Design, Inc
CRITERIA
Designs will be judged purely on subjective opinion of the judge. Minimum entry will be 1 8.5″ x 11″ page of thumbnail sketches, and 1 8.5″ x 11″ rendering of the final design. This 1HDC is more about your rapid visualization skills in conjunction with a fun topic. Good composition, line weight, and rapid concept development will weigh heavily in the final design…the judge will also consider bribes.
HOW TO ENTER
Participants must execute their design in only 1 hour, based on an honor system. To enter, upload your entries to the designated competition forum.
To discuss the challenge and the entries, visit the 1HDC discussion forum.
PRIZE
Bragging Rights.
Aug 19
Above The Dust
Posted in: above the dust, leo zuckerman, the glitch mobUne très belle vidéo de Leo Zuckerman basé à Montréal avec “Above The Dust”, entièrement shooté avec l’appareil Canon 7D sur la bande son du groupe The Glitch Mob. Une session de riders au The Whistler Bike Park, à découvrir en vidéo dans la suite de l’article.
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Aug 19
Megawing’s Envelope Bag and Armed Notebooks
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I like the simplicity of Taiwanese design collective Megawing’s Envelope Bag, which is modeled on a string-tie manila office envelope but made from more durable leather. A nifty, removeable insert sheet follows the paper-in-an-envelope simile and provides a handy way to stow gadgets and small objects.
Aug 19
Ask Unclutterer: Traveling with jewelry
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Reader Katie submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer:
I can’t seem to find a way to keep my jewelry organized while traveling. A simple solution, of course, would be to only bring one or two pieces when I travel, but for longer trips I don’t really like this option. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I’m more of a minimalist jewelry wearer when I travel, but my mom and sister-in-law are not. Over the years, I’ve noticed that both of them travel with a small velvet case especially made for traveling with jewelry. Their special cases have different areas for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches. The one my mom carries even has strips of fabric that weave through the necklaces so they don’t become tangled.
There are numerous options available through Amazon (1, 2, and 3) and I suggest you find one that best meets your needs and go with it. These cases keep your jewelry organized during transit, and they are also extremely easy to toss into a safe in a hotel room.
Another option is to pack only highly versatile pieces that are suited well for travel. Pack earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet that can be worn with casual or dressy garments and that are a combination of a yellow gold and a silver metal (white gold, silver, steel, platinum, etc.). These two color options extend the possibilities for when you can wear them. In my case, I wear a wood watch that when turned around looks like a snazzy wood bracelet, which is perfect for day and evening.
Thank you, Katie, for submitting your question for our Ask Unclutterer column. Please check the comments for even more ideas from our readers. I’m sure there are other folks (jewelers?) who are constantly traveling with jewelry who will have even more ideas for you.
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Aug 19
Payday Splurge (Fall Wedges)!
Posted in: Uncategorized  | Wedges are the must-have shoe silhouette for summer and not only are they cute, but they help elongate the leg while being much more comfortable and sturdy to stand and walk around in than it’s stiletto pump counterparts. And now that summer is slowly coming to a close, many of us may be sighing about having to pack away our cute wedge sandals til next season. Wait! Before you retire this practical but still sexy shoe shape, take a look at some of our favorite wedges that are perfect for fall! Here’s five to-die-for styles at varying price points so we can all transition from sunny days to windy weather in a breeze! |
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