May, 2009

glamour
May 27th, 2009

The appeal of glamour is likely universal. In this video, cultural critic Virginia Postrel “muses on the true meaning, and the powerful uses, of glamour — which she defines as any calculated, carefully polished image designed to impress and persuade.”

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LEGO Architecture
May 26th, 2009

The LEGO Architecture line launched in 2008 has just released a Frank Lloyd Wright series. Via Design Observer.

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Analog Project
May 26th, 2009

These are light stencil photographs, raw shots (no photoshop). Not entirely sure how they do it, but interesting all the same. This could have a lot of applications, keep an eye out for more from their site.

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Old Man Richardson receives Board Appointment
May 25th, 2009

AmoebaCorp.’s Mikey Richardson has been appointed a member of RGD Ontario’s Advisory Committee. Read More.

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AmoebaCorp. at Portfolio Review Night
May 25th, 2009

AmoebaCorp.’s Adam MacLean will be reviewing portfolios at RGD Ontario’s Portfolio Review Night on Thursday, May 28. Read More.

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Neil Donnelly
May 25th, 2009

I’ve posted a bunch of work from Yale MFA students in the past week or so. It may seem old but the work is pretty awesome. 

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Play
May 23rd, 2009

The paradox of taking “play” seriously means that there has been very little academic research on the importance of play until very recently. Dr. Stuart Brown’s research shows play is not just joyful and energizing — it’s deeply involved with human development and intelligence. Click here to see the video.

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Rubik’s Cube Type Generator
May 22nd, 2009

Soon to be grad of Liverpool School of Art & Design, Jas Bhachu has designed a type generator out of a rubik’s cube. Via CR Blog.

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BEER SWEATERS WOOO!
May 21st, 2009

NOW WE CAN ALL GET SMASHED IN STYLE WOOO!

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Messenger Bag 2.0
May 21st, 2009

Swiss Solar Innovation

The next level in bag design: integrated solar panel for charging all your gizmos and gadgets, and it’s made of reclaimed sailcloth or sunshades. Read more or visit the Sakku Solar Bags site.

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