"A collective blog that features images of looters stealing a variety of absurd items.
images from the media have been edited using photoshop to illustrate civilians looting
oversized stuffed animals, a team of pandas, a giant anteater and even playing a game of twister." (designboom.com)
PayPal founder Peter Thiel will be investing $1,23 Million (according to Inhabitat) for the developing of revolutionary micro-countries built on oil rig-like platforms, which will be movable, diesel-powered and will each have around 12 000 tons, housing up to 270 people.
"... the Iris Tablet PC is a transparent touchpad with an OLED display. It uses wireless charging technology, can scan documents, translates texts and can work as an efficient navigator. The coolest two apps is how you can use it for planning interior designing using AR and split the screen up for shared use" (yankodesign.com)
"The Box Lounger may look like little more than a funky design with a retro feel but it’s actually quite functional. The inside is fitted with super-soft, comfy cushioning that also happens to be great at absorbing sounds, making it the perfect “mini-office” for making phone calls, working on a laptop, or just relaxing. Available in a variety of different colors, its square shape also makes a great room divider." (Yankodesign.com)
Perrfect for libraries?
"A solution to prolonging the childhood is this creative illuminated swing design. Why stop having fun when natural light hides away until next morning? Just hop on the illuminated swing and continue dreaming and swinging into the night. Found on Bem Legaus, the illuminated swing can trick you into having more fun than usual and help you forget all worries. Just imagine yourself swinging in the backyard with a dim light coming from the house and a bright, vivid light guiding your ups and downs. This fantastic project comes from BCXSY – Boaz Cohen and Sayaka Yamamoto – and is part of the PLAY Collection. The Swing Lamp “creates a comforting ambiance through lighting and movement“. Three main elements compose this swing: polyethylene, synthetic rope and a rechargeable LED light. Simple and fun, the Swing Lamp will glow and guide your way to having clean fun." (Freshome.com)
"during london design week 2011, dutch designer marcel wanders presents his most recent promotion project 'mermaids',
immersing viewers into the world of moooi, the dutch furniture manufacturing company for which wanders is the founder and art director.
the series of photographs enchant you to dive into the underwater world and swim amongst moooi's designs including 'raimond' by raimond puts, 'miyake' by arihiro miyake, 'heracleum' by bertjan pot and 'dear ingo' by ron gilad.
on show at the white building - moooi's london showroom - the gallery space is transformed, as if sunken to the bottom of the ocean." (designboom.com)
"The Kid's Republic is a children's bookstore in Beijing, China. We were simply floored by the explosion of colors and imaginative store set ups. [...]
"construction for the 'maranello library' by milan-based practice arata isozaki + andrea maffei associati is now complete
and has just opened its doors to the public. divided into three volumes, the 1,175 square meter community center contains
program for the book stacks, music and video library, multipurpose room and study spaces along with administrative offices and storage facilities. partially underground, the low-profile structure maintains the flat roof is below the three-sided site enclosure sealing its contemporary appearance from the historical character of the established urban context."
"Alexa Meade is a 25 year-old artist who has developed an approach to portraiture that involves painting directly on top of her human subjects in a style that perceptually compresses 3D space into a 2D plane. The project is a fusion of painting, photography, performance, and installation."
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If you want to get into the holiday spirit without having to cut down a poor defenseless evergreen, check out this clever idea from the resourceful folks at the Gleeson Library in San Francisco. They stacked a bunch of their own books (bound in a rather apropos shade of green) to form a perfectly proportioned recycled Christmas tree to add cheer to the space.
"One look at these photos is enough to make anyone remember that creativity comes in many shapes. These impressive abandoned Victorian homes were all built using LEGO."
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We think that Urban Beehive concept from Philips is an ingenious design to keep bees at home. The concept allows you to have a glimpse into the fascinating
Schreibtische sind Spiegel der Seele und unserer Gesellschaft. Weil unsere Arbeitswelt im Umbruch ist, wird der eigene Schreibtisch aber zum Auslaufmodell.
"chile-based advertising agency prolam y&r have created 'you are the key', a campaign for fundacion padre hurtado
focusing on raising funds for children in need. anthropomorphic cages hold children inside, showing them locked within their
dark social situations. a simple tag features the only text needed, calling the viewer to action."
"We ran across this original table design that draws attention due to its futuristic shape and daring color palette. Created by Turkish design firm Nüvist ..."
scattered along the sloping terrain of mexico's wine country, this hotel is a cluster of single room cabins with panoramic vistas overlooking the scenic valley below.
the interior of this bookshop is comprised of a series of stepped platforms, doubling as seating allowing individuals to peruse the selection and then sit and read next to the shelves.
Combining greek rule and swedish philosophy, this project aims to be a political move seeking densification in the city through inexpensive construction.
"from bob dylan and marilyn monroe to nefertiti and mona lisa, barbie sits as the model for a photographic and graphic series that juxtaposes modern and antiquated standards of beauty."
this collection of photographs overlays two images of the same person at two points within their life, demonstrating the effects of the aging process over time.
serving as a spatial connector between the square and existing community buildings, the design features a series of shifting ribs that is a direct result of the synergetic coupling of structures.
the body of work consists of 1:87 to 1:50 scale model environments featuring homes undergoing great destruction as their inhabitants seem to be oblivious to their world falling apart.
mixing 3D renderings, photoshop work, and photography into arresting fashion images, the 'glamorous futurist[ic]' works are on exhibition through may 11th at the diesel art gallery in shibuya, tokyo, japan.
The Ford's Theatre Center for Education and Leadership in Washington, DC just opened and features awe-inspiring, three-story “Tower of Books” made from over 15,000 titles.
Dutch design firm LOOS.FM expanded on the life-size LEGO trend with Abondantus Giganticus, a 20 meter tall church-shaped temporary pavilion created from LEGO-like bricks.
Self-proclaimed philosopher, Frank Los travels around The Netherlands with his pop up inflatable church exploring new ideas and challenging existing beliefs.
more supermarkets are encouraging patrons to return their recyclable PET bottles by offering them a rebate. tapping into this incentive and the hassle of having to carry a large quantity of empty bottles around, 'bottled' is a carrier which makes this task more efficient.