Is PUMA Creating a Social and Environmental Approach to cool?
Puma’s New Line of City Bikes The bikes were designed by Biomega and Jens Martin Skibsted (whose recently founded design firm we featured here). In all there are five different models, and when you factor in all the colors and sizes available, there’s 120 configurations. Though many of the designs are loud and style-heavy, there are [...]
14 of the Best Business Cards of All Time
It was not that long ago that we talk about the redundancy of the business card. Whilst we will stick by that post, we would however make room in our wallets for remarkable cards such as these thanks to Web Designer depot. We have picked out our favorite 14. To see the top 100, head [...]
The “GOOD” project to address the childhood obesity epidemic
Good Magazine running a project to find someone to create an infographic about the childhood obesity epidemic. the ASSIGNMENT For this contest, we’re working with the Let’s Move! initiative to help address the problem of childhood obesity by raising awareness about the problem and about the ways we’re working to address it. We’re looking for an [...]
WINNER OF PONOKO DESIGN COMPETITION | @RFAMBURIS
The $100 winner of the Ponoko & uncluttered white spaces click to make design competition is @RFamburis for his concept: “I would make musical instruments such as uniquely styled and shaped xylophones, marimbas, glockenspiels” The runner up @Arsenicalcapra wins $50 for his concept: “I am going to make various kinds of bamboo spindles (Mayan (paddly), [...]
The Coca-Cola 111 Navy Chair Project
When you recycle a plastic bottle, you’re doing something good. When you recycle 111 of them, you’re doing something great. Help your bottle become something extraordinary again. Emeco remade this chair in a special formulation of rPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate- recycled plastic bottles) mixed with glass fiber for strength ~ where each chair contains 111 recycled [...]
Vectorealism launch opens Italy to Ponoko creators
Milan-based fabber Vectorealism has launched a laser cutting and engraving service using Ponoko – the world’s easiest making system. This gives Italian creators access to local making and shipping rates through their online Ponoko ‘personal factory’. The development also opens up the Italian market for creators around the world. Items can now be produced in [...]
Banksy | Leaving a Mark in North America
After the recent launch for his documentary in Los Angeles and gifting San Francisco with a series street pieces, Banksy appears to have been taking a whirlwind tour of other major North American cities. Arrested Motion says “Either he’s been racking up some pretty major frequent fliers mileage or he has a crew out assisting [...]
Banksy | In L.A and leaving a mark.
With the premier of his film, “Exit Through the Gift Shop”, set to make it official debut this week, Banksy sightings have been popping up left and right. With a California premiere of his documentary “Through the Gift Shop” , British street artist Banksy has put himself to work around the Los Angeles area. Poking fun [...]
Info graph | The Solar System Music Box
This is an amazing inforgraph that will transport you for a moment to another place. Enjoy: http://www.whitevinyldesign.com/solarbeat/
Banksy | Exit Through the Gift Shop
A new 5 minute trailer for the upcoming Banksy Film, Exit Through the Gift Shop has been released online. The short film introducs more insight into the the film however still manages to capture the intrigue we all know when it comes to Banksy. www.banksyfilm.com
Core77 | Real Estate Bust: How Creatives Are Carving Up L.A.’s Empty Space
Posted by Alissa Walker | 31 Mar 2010 on Core77 | If there’s one thing wide, sprawly Los Angeles can pride itself on having, it’s an abundance of space. But now, as I walk though neighborhoods filled with empty box stores and strip malls, I realize we may have far too much of it. Luckily, we’re also blessed [...]
The Deli Garage Lets You Spray Paint Your Own Food!
Are you adventurous with food but ever feel like your food doesn’t amaze you enough, does it look boring or need some life? Then Esslack Food Spray may be just the right thing for you. Thanks to the very clever German team – The Deli Garage – you can now stain your tomato, pretzels, and [...]
IKEA proving they are “More than a furniture Store”
The Swedish furniture and lifestyle brand IKEA has demonstrated originality and creativity in their unique and experiential marketing strategies. The international retailer’s most recent campaign involves the replacement of a great number of benches in four important and high-traffic metro stations in Paris – St. Lazare, Champs-Elysées Clémenceau, Concorde, and Opéra. From March 10th to [...]
Create your own Infographic powered by Google.
The Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate. As the charts and maps animate over time, the changes in the world become easier to understand. You don’t have to be a data expert to navigate between different views, make your own comparisons, and share your findings. The tool helps [...]
A peek into the future as materials and manufacturing advance.
A design that shows a peek into the future as materials and manufacturing advance. Our ability to manufacture lighter frames with increasing strength of materials will allow us to make shapes that today would structurally fail. With new advancements in materials and manufacturing techniques, modern or futuristic products are becoming minimal, presenting simple though attractive [...]
Is Bottled Water Really That Bad? Yes.
In February, I wrote an article in relation to bottled water. You can read it here to get up to speed. The article recieved all sorts of feedback from constructive and educational (Thanks Ando_F), to boring with no purose through to inspiring and supportive. Following, I decided to cease using plastic bottles and paper cups [...]
What are people really buying online?
What people buy online differs substantially from what they buy in-store. According to a study by the US Census Bureau, the bulk of sales are still in-store. There are, however, several categories in which online sales dominate each product marketplace. These include: books and magazines, clothing, and electronics. Below, Permuto have broken down the sales [...]
Ponoko Design Challenge. Get your entry in now.
This is simple, to win a $100 voucher from Ponoko, leave a comment below telling us: How you would like to use Ponoko? The best idea as voted by the Ponoko and uncluttered white spaces marekting teams will win a $100 voucher for the site. Simple. So start leaving your comments and share this event [...]
A pop up bar made from 420 IKEA boxes
Reverting back to the word of innovation. The Bull often refers to innovation as a new way of viewing something that either exists or does not. Surely this errs-towards an innovative way to use Ikea tubs. Instead of dumping old storage boxes, why not give them a second life as alcohol-slinging pop-up shops? Designers Diogo [...]
Information is Beautiful:: Does the BBC give good value for money?
Last week, the BBC cuts made all the headlines: it is closing two radio stations, capping spending on sports events, and slashing other costs. All to generate extra revenue for programming. David McCandles has covered this in an Infogrpah reviewing the BBC budgets. As ever, it’s a little hard to understand all the abstract figures from [...]
What Personality Traits Do Designers Share?
Ignoring the details and the, illegible pie chart at the bottom. Lets zoom in on the two clearest trends: 85% of respondents were “intuiting” types, while 69% were “judging.” By itself that’s not particularly useful. But those two personality traits offer a good insight into what “design thinking” might actually consist of. According to the [...]
Another day, another set of bewildering climate figures.
Another day, another set of bewildering climate figures. Today, key climate scientists withdrew their predictions. of a metre sea-level rise by 2100. Other scientists meanwhile claimed the 1m figure was way too conservative anyway. They predict anything up to 2m sea level rises over the next century. It’s difficult to keep track of all this [...]
A floating office for two from WaterSpace.
Today we have drawn our attention to inspring spaces. Inspiring to visit, live or work. The H2Office is a purpose-built floating office that can comfortably accommodate one or two workers. In addition to a sun deck above, the H2Office comes equipped with a work area featuring wood-like flooring and an L-shaped desk and shelving unit across [...]
