This may be only for the few out there that really appreciate Architecture. If you do, you should be reading ArchDaily. I’ve added them to my RSS and I’m not even that into it, great images of well designed buildings, however, is one thing I can get behind.
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Why stick with the stoic old two handed clock? Asprial Clocks takes it up a notch with the truly unique spiral formed clock. Unfortunately at £350 it might not be the most affordable, any inspiring clock makers out there want to make me one?
Video from Goeblins, a Parisian animation school. The site is in French but the animations are all so nice.
I’m not sure if it’s because this house is just down the street (relatively speaking) or because it really is stunning, but this house from ZERAFA caught my eye. The New York City architecture firm designed this 5,000 sf. home in Niagara Falls, Ontario for a private client. If only I had the money…
Glass Shop is bringing local coffee back to Brooklyn. While I’m sure their espresso is top notch, I’m mostly interested in the branding and promotional material by designer Michael Freimuth. Freimuth’s work is elegant and consistent, covering the obvious, like signage and take away cups, but also things that typically only employees would interact with, like mixing glasses and the point-of-sale screen. It’s this kind of commitment to detail, by both the designer and Glass Shop, that really impresses me.
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Nice little throwback to wayback after Dave pointed us this-a-way.
Or was it that-a-way.
Anyhow check it.
Okay. April 2007. So it’s not exactly breaking news, but it’s not often that I am, at the same time, humbled, saddened, and reassured of the fact that some designers are so much smarter than me. Something needed to be said.
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Unless you’re an accomplished cuber like Dave or I, you can probably relate to the feeling of futility conjured up by Daniel Stolle’s cube illustrations. Heck, even the most experienced cuber can appreciate CMYK goodness on water-stained cardboard. Daniel’s portfolio is full of simple, form-driven illustrations, any of which would make for a pretty snappy print.
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It’s no secret that Craigslist is one of the ugliest sites out there. I understand the bare-bones approach; it’s a no frills website designed explicitly to connect buyers and sellers. They don’t need to be eye pleasing. But, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be. Inspired by a Wired article, P41 Studios has proposed their own makeover of the ubiquitous online classifieds. It’s elegant, crisp, and retains the classic Craigslist vibe without being a strain on the eyes. I’m especially fond of the bold, blue, sans city title.
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One of my favourite things about the internet is not only the scope, but the detail of what you can find. Like Tapedeck and the Book Cover Archive before it, the Movie Title Stills Collection has compiled hundreds of title (and end!) blocks from movies over the last 90 years. These sites are not only stimulating to look at, but they’re a great resource for designers looking to recreate the aesthetic of a certain period. It’s by no means a complete collection, but it’s pretty awesome to be able to see everything from Kurasawa’s Yojimbo (pictured) to Back to the Future all in one place.
Right now, it’s a private project of designer Christian Annyas, but this could really take off if the internet at large could contribute.
