Archive for the ‘design’ Category
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sea hyun lee: carl jung
Paintings by Sea Hyun Lee.
Even if the whole world were to fall to pieces, the unity of the psyche would never be shattered. And the wider and more numerous the fissures on the surface, the more the unity is strengthened in the depths
broached commissions by coöp
Coöp is the studio of designer Paul Marcus Fuog. Since opening in 2004, Coöp has undertaken a variety of projects ranging from small art-based briefs to expansive design contracts. Positivity and experimentation are at the core of the studio’s practise.
polaroid iphone decal
Love the retro Polaroid but the technology of the iPhone? Now you can have both. Polaroid iPhone decal by Photojojo.
real magick in theory and practise
Believed to be the most geometrically complex and aesthetically beautiful structure in mathematics, the 4_21 polytope is the algebraic form at the centre of a universal theory of everything. Originally described in the late 19th century, 4_21 models all interactions and transformations between known and postulated sub-atomic particles. It is the 21st century equivalent of the proto-scientific art of alchemy – where the transmutation of elements was the most elusive mystery of the universe. The theory is an attempt to reconcile one of the fundamental unsolved problems in physics: unify quantum physics and gravitation in hopes of ultimately explaining the fabric of the universe.
the future of starbucks
Starbucks just announced a rebranding exercise in progress here. A great evolution in my view, going the way of the Nike tick without the Nike logotype, consumers are now familiar enough with the mermaid in a circle to not have the Starbucks logotype around it. The resulting mark feels fresh and modern, yet, from the chronology of the logo, did not evolve that much away from its initial one 40 years ago.
kate moross for firetrap
Kate Moross has a new collab with watch manufacturer Firetrap that is all colours and crazy graphics. ZAP!
While you are at it, check out her amazing body of work for all sorts of droolworthy clients.
edits by edit
A starkly graphic set of poster curated by Edit, where each designer was asked to represent a musical genre using one shape and one type (stating the genre).
designspiration
A new site for all of us visual people. Think it of as ffffound, but with search and a lot more useful!
resist resisting god
So beautiful, and intricate and shiny. Slavs and Tatars are, in their words:
Slavs and Tatars is a faction of polemics and intimacies devoted to an area east of the former Berlin Wall and west of the Great Wall of China known as Eurasia. The collective’s work spans several media, disciplines, and a broad spectrum of cultural registers (high and low) focusing on an oft-forgotten sphere of influence between Slavs, Caucasians and Central Asians. Their work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Their mirror mosaic is just one of the entire series of thought-provoking and sometimes controversial work. Brilliant stuff!
the santa brand book
For everyone in the branding business, and everyone else who enjoy brands everyday.. Merry Christmas!
meat and bread
Glasfurd and Walker shows us how simple type and a keen sense of aesthetics creates an alluring sandwich shop identity, simply called Meat & Bread.
amano takashi
I love the works of Amano Takashi who turns fresh water aquariums into works of living art. I would put one in my living room, even if it takes up the entire space! Simply stunning.
hoxton street monster supplies – purveyor of quality goods for monsters of every kind
A real store in actual real existence, the Hoxton Street Monster Supplies stocks top quality goods for everyday monsters, and the monsters in all of us. We Made This took the idea, and executed a perfect old-world apothecary with hand-stuck labels and painted door signs. The most interesting part of this store? Behind a cupboard lies a secret stairway to lead up to a writing school for kids, called Ministry of Stories. The store is actually a fake front for a writing centre where kids aged 8-18 can get one-to-one tuition with professional writers and other volunteers. Born out of an idea of the 826 literacy project by Dave Eggers, this is one project that is perfect all over, inside and out.
fedrigoni 2011 calendar
This is a gift that keeps giving! With 12 boxes, nested into one another like Russian dolls, Paul Betowski created a perfect calendar for Fedrigoni, the Italian paper mill, that shrinks as the year goes on “…like sand through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives…”
søndervangskolen
Ivan Hvam Hvam has some great, wide ranging work on his site, from restaurants to eyewear. The one that caught my eye was the one for Søndervangskolen, a school in the Netherlands that has apparently suffered from bad reputation that caused a rapid decline in enrollment numbers. The resulting solution is fun, young and exciting, and is a great example showing how design and communication is integral for any business, even more so in education. Plus the logo on the ballon is simple adorable!
friend poster
Ever wished you could have the mugs of your facebook friends plaster your wall, even when the computer’s not on? Now you can! Social Printshop prints a grid of your friend’s profile images into a long archival-paper poster. For the facebook addict in you.
protect me
The challenge is to make a lamp out of barbed wire. The solution? Wrap it up in resin dipped antique lace! A beautiful, surreal and slightly dangerous lamp from french studio Studio Rolf.
the liljevalchs spring exhibition
The Liljevalchs is an exhibition space in Stockholm. Ritator was commissioned to art direct the spring festival, and the result is simply groteqsue. The nice kind.
tobias putrih
I love Tobias Putrih and his amazing body of work, spanning all areas of art, architecture, sculpture and design. He has quite an amazing ability to find the commonest of materials and being able to turn them into alluring pieces of beauty.
celestial cats
Cats and stars are a natural fit if you think about it. Both are as mysterious as they come, and most beautiful at night… via zipporalux
physical fiction – lego letterpress
Physical Fiction manages to combine the many loves of mine into one beautiful poster. Lego + letterpress + 8-bit graphics + bright colours? Its all there!
mind design – circus
Its amazing how a simple shape and a simple idea, with a simple link to the name can have such amazing and mind-boggling results! By mind design. I was still not completely sold on the idea… until the signages. WOW.
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