The idea of this flipbook by Masashi Kawamura is simple but very effective: when you flip it, it creates a rainbow in your hands. This book started as a personal project in summer 2007, but soon it was published by the Japanese bookstore “Utrecht”. | via
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Il ponticello in ferro che dalla periferia di Budapest consente l’accesso sull’isola di Obuda è un pò come la porticina che varca Alice per giungere nel paese delle meraviglie. Sziastoc, Privet, Salve, Welcome recita il cartello multilingue, che accoglie all’ingresso una moltitudine impaziente di giovani con i volti arrossati dal sole e le spalle cariche …
Alice Rosignoli presents the 20 Hangers wardrobe. This auto-produced wardrobe is made of common wood hangers and black ropes. Each of these items is used in its ordinary function in the product and yet, when assembled, confers a decisive evolution to the structure and aesthetic of a familiar item, the wardrobe. The wardrobe illustrates the need …
We all know the importance of saving water. But to some people, they think water is the most abundant natural resources that they could just take for granted. Unfortunately, most of the water on this earth is not directly in potable form. Saving water means saving the energy required to filter and purity water. “Poor …
Shoes from Denmark, shoes from Portugal, shoes from Sweden, shoes from Spain, shoes from Germany – this is the shoe/bag store that you dream about in your deepest sleep cycles….or drool over. Fortunately, it does exist in real life! Next to a couple of the best coffeehouses of Berlin, this Rosenthaler Strasse boutique by name …
Gli Hotel della catena Starwood sono conosciuti in tutto il mondo per la loro architettura e il design d’avanguardia: quello di Barcellona, a forma di vela, ne è un esempio. In collaborazione con Design Miami/Basel, W Starwood ha organizato un concorso, il Designers of the Future Award, vinto da due studi, Zigelbaum+Coelho e Beta Tank. …
Lychener Str., mid block just south of Helmholtzplatz hides Signorina Yv. It’s a mixture of vibes, neither homey nor exclusively posh, resting comfortably in between the Standard Hotel and your typical Parisian bar. An elderly couple enjoy the rare sunshine, sunglasses on, still chic. A young mother looks after her son, her demeanor is as …
From Gare du Nord, train yourself an hour outside of Paris and you’ve got yourself at Compiègne and it’s Château. I must confess I was actually in search of Château de Pierrefonds but with a helpful hint from fellow train rider Nico, I ended at “the Castle,” namely Château de Compiègne. Unfortunately since I never …
Drawing aid created by korean product designer Giha Woo. Once attached to the pen, this device helps to draw straight lines without using a ruler, measuring the drawn distance at the same time. | via
A line between earth and sky – an escape route – the harmonious yin-yang balance – recollections of a sea-crossing and getting to a safe harbour. Spontaneous symbols and references for a piece of almost ready-made functionality and designer aesthetics. A hanging rope for attaching whatever can he hung. Vestibule, bathroom, kids’ room, bedroom, studio, …
Coupled with Cabasse’s loudspeaker driver support, the LaCie Sound2 Speakers, design by Neil Poulton, provide premium sound quality to computers. Additionally, users can use the line-in connection to experience the same high-quality sound from audio/video devices like iPods and portable multimedia players.
On late July I have been invited ( as Polkadot boss ;) ) with just a few handpicked European bloggers in the wonderful Zurich to visit the FREITAG headquarters including cutting our very own iPad sleeves and enjoying a night out with the FREITAG crew. It was an amazing experience, the guys @ Freitag are …
LTD Tee works with a variety of artists from around the world, ranging from well-known to undiscovered. LTD Tee provides the complete t-shirt experience by combining art and fashion together in a single, elegant package. For his last t-shirt in the J3 August Takeover, J3 is bringing some happiness into peoples lives with this awesome …
