Lab Cast is a series about research projects in the Media Lab at MIT. They might not be the most exciting video you see in a day, but the webcasts are nicely produced and not overly technical. Most university lab work doesn’t make it into the media, so this is a chance to see research that is truly cutting edge.
I’m sure many of you have heard of Daniel Johnston, for his music at least. He’s come up with something really interesting and definitely a new way to get his music to the masses. What he’s done is had an iPhone/iPod Touch game made that features his art and his music. Way more interesting than the normal applications that artist put out with tour dates and samples. The application is called Hi, How Are You? (iTunes Link), and is worth a check out for an interesting platformer, with a D.J. soundtrack. Currently at $0.99 but that’s a said “introductory price” so grab it fast…
Some really cool work for Oxfam by Barcelona based Hey studio. Pretty cool to see a charitable organization recognizing the value of good design when it comes to their promotional merchandise. I’d buy this, and I don’t even like fam. And don’t get me started on Ox. Lazy, good for nothing ungulates…
I could probably make individual posts about each and every entry on this website, but in the interest of saving time, I’ll point you right to the source.
I’m really digging Jean Jullien’s take on the whole paper craft idea. Unfortunately his family project isn’t avaiable for download like most, but is available screen printed limited quantities. Check out Jean’s website for more interesting art.
Assembles into a full sized bicycle (click photo to see the breakdown). Designed by Victor M. Aleman
Need questions that are not directly google-able? Ask the hive mind! Website vark.com and corresponding iPhone application let’s you easily pose tagged questions to the numerous people already using the service. I had a question about CERN which I couldn’t find out online easily (how deep was the LHC, and how did it go below private property legally) and within 15 minutes I had a response, perfect! If you’re using it on your iPhone you can even get Push notifications so that you’ll instantly be notified when your questions have been answered. If you’re feeling philanthropic you can answer other’s questions that you know.
This service is perfect for those times when you’re looking for a quick response to a question that just can’t be found easily in the depths of the interwebs.
I’m not normally one to take up the cause, so don’t consider this a political endorsement. I am, however, a big fan of inventive ways to get your message across. This envelope invites you to open it with a letter opener, an interesting practice that hasn’t really been in use for… ohmigod there’s so much blood! Congratulations. You have just finned a shark.
Well played, German design company. Well played.
Let’s get deep for just a sec:
It’s the rare idea that escapes at least some degree shoehorning during the birthing process. When new avenues for expression arise, people’s imaginations often run wild with possibilities, and they fail to map an internal vision onto the brass-tacks reality of a given medium. What we end up with are comics that should’ve been movies, action figures that should’ve been video games, and shirts that should’ve been tattoos.
Eliss is not one of these creations.
This game is completely in-step with the iphone’s touch interface; no one will be waiting for this to be ported anywhere else. Once you get into it, and get quick, you feel like you’re operating the highly advanced computer interface of some far-off civilization, and I think that’s pretty much the best thing I can say about any piece of software. The best gaming on the iPhone I’ve yet come across also comes with the wickedest, retro-minimalistest presentation and soundtrack I’ve yet come across. Jesus Christ.
Buy this game. Even just to give Steph Thirion some money. When I stop to think about the drinks I’ve bought that cost twice what this game does, it weirds me out.
