Here industrial designer Eric Strebel shows you how to build your own spray booth out of foamcore. “The unit is very light, that makes it easier to build and potentially move around your shop if you don’t have a permanent home for it,” Strebel writes. He uses a nifty trick of inducing a slight bend into the material, which provides the strength necessary to support the heavy fan. And though working off of plans from Ventworks, he modifies them with the ergonomic improvement of side- (rather than top-) loading filters. LED strip lights finish it up, ensuring you can see if you’re getting even coverage. Take a look:
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This is one of those products where you’re like, “Why did this not exist before?” The Lay See Pillow is designed for the millions of people who wear eyeglasses and like to read in bed while lying on their side:
That cover looks like a bit more of a hassle to remove on laundry day, but it’s probably worth the trade-off, judging by the pillow’s popularity (it’s currently out of stock).
If you’re not an eyeglass wearer but your spouse is and uses this pillow: I know that there’s got to be a prank application for that channel that runs right under their ear, but I don’t know what it is. Yet.
Unless you are a landscape architect, you may not realize that clients can order shrubs from nurseries by diameter. Let’s say a client orders a dozen 65-centimeter shrubs. Since shrubs tend to grow as they like, with no two alike, it would provide a headache for the nursery to go out and measure what’s in the field, or painstakingly trim each one to size.
Hence Italy’s Orlandi Group exists. They create specialized machinery that solves problems for nurseries, like this buxus trimming machine being used in Holland:
“[This is] how to have all your plants’ diameters uniform and constant over time,” the company writes. “So when your customers ask for a buxus that’s 40cm in diameter, you’re sure you will give them a buxus of 40cm.”
Next they plan to adapt the technology for barbershops. (Yes, I’m kidding.)
If asked to picture a room housing millions of dollars worth of Ulysse Nardin Swiss watches, or Swiss watches in general, what does your mind see? It’s unlikely that you, or anyone, immediately imagines a dark-walled booth in Geneva, with oscillating……
New York’s Museum of Modern Art will examine former Yugoslavia’s impressive concrete structures and bold urban planning visions created during its communist years, in an exhibition opening this summer.
Toward a Concrete Utopia: Architecture in Yugoslavia, 1948–1980, will present examples of the distinct style that emerged in the state, which occupied the Balkans region of Central and Southeastern Europe for most of the 20th century.
Toward a Concrete Utopia will include examples of Yugoslavia’s huge public spaces, like Edvard Ravnikar’s Revolution Square (now Republic Square) in Ljubljana. Photo by Valentin Jeck, commissioned by MoMA
The exhibition will bring together over 400 drawings, models, photographs and film clips showing the region’s most impressive architecture, planned and constructed during the later part of Yugoslavia’s existence.
“The architecture that emerged during this period – from ‘International Style’ skyscrapers to brutalist ‘social condensers’ – is a manifestation of the radical pluralism, hybridity, and idealism that characterised the Yugoslav state itself,” said a statement from MoMA.
The exhibition will explore the distinct architectural styles and forms that developed across the state, as seen in the Sava Center, Belgrade, by Stojan Maksimović. Photo by Valentin Jeck, commissioned by MoMA
Yugoslavia provides a unique point of study due to its turbulent recent history. The country was initially formed after the first world war as the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes after territories lost by the Austro-Hungarian Empire merged with the Kingdom of Serbia.
It was renamed the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1929, then the monarchy was abolished after the second world war and a communist government was established. This spurred many of the monumental construction projects and vast utopic urban plans, similar to those across the Soviet Union during the same period.
Projects displayed include ambitious visions, such as Janko Konstantinov’s Telecommunications Center proposed for Skopje
In Yugoslavia, architects including Bogdan Bogdanović, Juraj Neidhardt, Svetlana Kana Radević, Edvard Ravnikar, Vjenceslav Richter, and Milica Šterić emerged as important figures – and all feature in the MoMA show.
Examples of prominent projects provided by the museum include the sculptural interior of the White Mosque in rural Bosnia, the post-earthquake reconstruction of the city of Skopje – based on Kenzo Tange’s Metabolist design – and the new town of New Belgrade’s large-scale housing blocks and civic buildings.
An economic and political crisis in the 1980s caused the breakup of the state, leading to the Yugoslav Wars in the early 1990s. But today, examples of the architecture can still be found across Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia – all formerly part of the state.
Concrete construction projects in Yugoslavia were on a vast scale, as seen in Mihajlo Čanak, Leonid Lenarčić, Milosav Mitić, and Ivan Petrović’s New Belgrade development. Photo by Ivan Petrović
With the exhibition, MoMA aims to introduce the “exceptional built work of socialist Yugoslavia’s leading architects to an international audience for the first time”.
Toward a Concrete Utopia is organised by MoMA chief architecture and design curator Martino Stierli, curatorial assistant Anna Kats, and guest curator Vladimir Kulić, and will run from 15 July 2018 to 13 January 2019.
MoMA’s current exhibitions include Is Fashion Modern? which closes 28 January 2018, and in May the museum will open a presentation of fantastical model cities by Bodys Isek Kingelez. Other shows to look forward to in New York include The Met’s Heavenly Bodies, exploring links between fashion and Catholicism, also beginning in May 2018.
As January yields to February, many people find themselves sliding on their commitment to New Years resolutions. Five years ago, I wrote an article on technology to help you keep those goals active. Since technology evolves at such a rapid pace, I thought an update was in order. Back in 2013, I wrote, “When deciding on a resolution(s) for the new year, keep three things in mind: acknowledge your feelings, have a plan, and take your time.” Resolution needn’t be written in stone by January first, so don’t stress if you’re still working on it. (I know someone who makes Groundhog Day Resolutions.)
As for your feelings, do your best to stay positive. Identifying a good support team can help immensely. An action plan will work wonders and help decrease feelings of being overwhelmed. I recommend breaking things down into small steps.
Some of the most popular resolutions are:
Get healthy
Earn more money
Become an active citizen
Travel
Here are some current examples of hardware and software to help you achieve each of those goals.
Get Healthy
Every January, millions of people vow to improve their health by either losing weight, adopting a healthier diet, or exercising regularly. For improving physical health I love Couch to 5K. Available for both iOS and Android, this effective, great-looking app can get you running five kilometers in just nine weeks. As a former couch potato, I can confirm that it works.
As for mental well-being, I’ve fallen in love with Headspace. It’s a great introduction to guided meditation in everyday life that is very beneficial. You needn’t be a cloistered monk to meditate effectively, and Headspace is proof of that. Just like Couch to 5K, Headspace is available for iOS and Android.
Earn More Money
Who doesn’t want a few extra dollars? I won’t dive into organizing your finances in this article, but I will recommend Betterment for helping with long and short-term investments. Betterment was founded in 2008 and it’s a quite nice product. They have low fees, a great app and, in my experience, great advice that’s always available.
Become an Active Citizen
This often gets overlooked, but it’s great for your community and sense of self-satisfaction. Countable keeps you up-to-date on what’s happening in U.S. politics, from bills to news from your local representatives. You can call your reps, share video messages with elected officials, read non-partisan news summaries, and prepare for upcoming votes.
Travel
Kayak is still my favorite travel app. It is as close to a portable travel agent as you can get. It handles everything from finding a flight to hotels, car rentals, attractions, things to do, and much more. Kayak polls several top travel sites and airlines for flights that match your criteria. The results can be filtered by airline, number of stops, airport, price, and duration. You can also sort by cost, duration, and departure time. The app is available for the iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Windows phone, and Kindle Fire.
There you have it. I hope there’s something here to inspire you to an exciting, fulfilling year. Good luck!
What’s more frustrating, your bicycle tire being stolen or being punctured? I’d have to say they’re pretty much equal. What’s worse is if it’s punctured then stolen…nightmare. There’s been many a time I wish I could just carry my tire around with me but it’s quite the cumbersome task that, given the option to leave it, I will.
Due to the ingenious design by Andrea Mocellin, the Revolve Wheel, this is a thing of the past. Revolve is an airless, puncture-proof and foldable wheel that is compatible with most bicycles and wheelchairs. The unique hexagonal structure folds down to a compact pod, allowing for an effortless pack up – perfect for biking excursions or city adventures.
This new tire eliminates the needs for a pump, puncture repair kit or any additional tomfoolery when it comes to replacing a tire. Not to mention these tires look so damn cool, if you were given the choice of these tires or some normal road bike tires, I think we can both agree this one gets the win – hands down.
AXY audio is an essential item for anyone pursuing a minimalistic lifestyle! It aims to reduce the number of gadgets required for differing styles of listening, freeing you from superfluous devices and gadgets.
Its modular construction makes it possible to quickly switch between over-ear headphones, stereo desktop speakers and mono portable speakers in seconds. Built-in sensors automatically detect how you’re using it so it’s a seamless transition. Additionally, you never have to worry about a blast of excessive volume in your ear. Better yet, it can perform dual functions at once in mono mode, meaning you can share with a friend and both listen to your individual playlists or entertainment using separate Bluetooth devices!
On peut s’imaginer une histoire derrière chacune des photos de Toby Harvard. Le scénariste et photographe sait comment manier l’appareil et narrer le monde au travers de son objectif. Les images vibrent à la lumière et la couleur des néons, provoquant une atmosphère mystérieuse et remplie d’émotions.
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