Paul Rand Retrospective
Recently Paul Rand was included posthumously in The One Club Hall of Fame, the team at Imaginary Forces has created this short film combining original animation with a videotaped interview of Paul Rand itself, where we are reminded what the world of graphics , design and communication needs with Paul Rand and what its contribution is unique and timeless.
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In the moment with Johnny Lucus, Photographer
Sometimes it’s not about all the pretension of Filet mignon or steak tartar. Sometimes you just want a burger. Continue reading »
The photography of 21 year old Johnny Lucus… Good old comfort food. Not a plea to save the rainforest, but just a nudge to get outside and get wet.
Beautiful Pinecone-Inspired Lamps Made from Paper Pulp by Jonathon Coles
UK-based Jonathon Coles Lighting & Design has created a lighting fixture named ‘the Strobilus Lamp’ for architectural lighting company Paviom, which resembles a bunch of pine cones.
The Strobilus lamp is designed to be a highly recyclable and efficient light source. The lamp is made of up to 95% recyclable materials such as paper pulp. The design is inspired by the shape of an open pine cone and utilises 100 leaves made from 100% recycled paper pulp mounted on a recyclable body. The lamp with a soft and organic shape creates a warm and pleasing ambience.
The Strobilus pendant light eliminates glare from all angles with its positioned leaves and the pendant appears to glow warmly with a diffused light.
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Dear Creatures | Fall 2010 Collection
Fall 2010 carries on Dear Creatures’ panache for all things nostalgic and narrative. A collection inspired by Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, the clothing reflects curious girls’and guys’ instinct for smart and timeless fashion, the same instincts they assign to their crime solving adventures. More images of collection and information here!
PadFoot: Stand for iPad
Designed by Michiel Cornelissen and 3D Printed by Shapeways the PadFoot is a stand for iPad, designed to match the iPad’s simplicity and elegance.
Great for viewing photos and clips in the upright position; or slide PadFoot under your iPad for an improved typing and interaction angle.
PadFoot can be used in both portrait and landscape mode; iPad can be charged in landscape mode. Strong and stable as it is, PadFoot adds less than 15 grams of weight to your bag with prices starting at only $25.
PadFoot is manufactured in tough but lightweight, 3d printed polyamide with a fine surface texture. Check the materials section of this website for more information. Each product ordered is individually manufactured, just for you. If you are new to the Shapeways site: to order, you’ll be asked to create an account (it’s easy).
Colorful logo-folio of Alex Tass / nocturn.ro – part 2
For more colorful and creative logos, posters and flyers visit Alex Tass’s portfolio – www.nocturn.ro.
LaCie Rikiki Go | Our New Favorite Hard Drive Design
The LaCie Rikiki Go ($99) is our favorite Rikiki drive remastered. It’s perfect for users that need access to all of their files, without having to carry around a massive hard drive. With up to 1TB of capacity, you’ll always be able to access the files you need. More images, specs and information after the jump!
True Blood In Memoriam
“Yesterday, before displaying the 11th episode of season 3 of True Blood, HBO aired a video with the name” True Blood In Memoriam “, a compilation of scenes from all the characters who have died during those three seasons of the serie. Are cited from significant deaths, like those of Godric and Maryann, as people we forgot had died, as the guy who tried to rape Sookie in Fellowship of the Sun ”
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