July 30th, 2007
Hiroshige’s One HUndred Famous Views of Edo
Brooklyn Museum has an interesting exhibition and online gallery for Utagawa Hiroshige’s (1797 - 1858) woodblock print which was also once a big inspiration for Van Gogh’s paintings. Most of the work are depicting lifes of mid-19th century life. via neatorama
Cupcake Table
Inspired from childhood memories, Jellio has this cute cupcake-table for sale in case you are bored of the ordinary shaped table on your living room. via neatorama
The Face of Age
Taken between 1987 and 2007, Mark Story has taken a long way since to photography people that has lived more than 100 years through hardships. via neatorama
Master Paintings
A handful resource to be inspired from the world famous paintings. What is the key colour pallete they used? via neatorama
Object Enlargement
It is nice and fun to see objects we are to found daily enlarged, in a good sense. via neatorama
Hemp Field Art
King Ludwig II of Bavaria has an obsession on castle building which bankrupted the state. Of course this field was made to commemorate him as a King which promotes art and architecture. Note that you can also find a portrait of him on the picture. via neatorama
Susumu Ikegami
His sculpture has a distintive style which took him almost 2 decade working on his passion where most of his work are displayed all over public places in Japan. via neatorama
Open Shutter Light Effect
With experimenting toylights under the dark room, while the camera’s shutter is open, that would probably what you will get. More information can be found on EdibleLight.com. via neatorama
Dog Suit
Sure that we have seen this image for a while, it’s funny and hilarious, but what does it do? It’s a very strong marketing campaign which aimed to draw more crowd to the zoo nearby at Germany which in the end, a 15% increase in attendance. Motto? “Come to the zoo before the zoo comes to you.” Brilliant. via neatorama
The Italic Poster
Clever. via neatorama
Face your pockets!
What’s inside your pocket! Scan and send! (I’d think Malaysian’s that belonging might be somewhat, very unpredictable) via neatorama
July 30th, 2007
Neatest Gamestore. Ever?
Definitely one of my must-be place if I have any chance to visit Japan. via neatorama
Seed of a Pen
A seed of a pen- at the top of the pencil sits a seed. when the pencil gets too small you plant it. via neatorama
The Origin of Everyday Punctuation Marks
Very informative and useful read. I wouldn’t be surprised if half of Malaysian designer doesn’t know about this. Literally. Talk about power of knowledge. Be sure to check out the bottom of the article where it shares with you something special. About the Olympic.
Walking Family
Set of tables that walk. via neatorama
BBQ Grills
Weird? Check out the link for even more ridiculous BBQ Grill design. Or should I say, some of it are not design at all which it’s innovation out of everyday life’s objects.
The Disappearing Act
How does he do that? via neatorama
Cups of tea in life?
The Human Footprint, a documentary which lays out the average number of a human would do to live, sleep, eat and have sex. This led to a humongous action took by artist for huge scale installation. Channel4 has an online human footprint calculator. The amount of things you will use or go through in your whole life.
“They also confirmed what many have long suspected - women on average speak twice as many words as men.”
via neatorama.
Human Pixel
Living photograph which involves thousands of people from the early 19– years. via neatorama
Sharad Haksar
Powerful creative photography. via neatorama
July 30th, 2007
- left: Saree V, Simon Ong Seong Huah, 122 x 91 cm, Acrylic on canvas, 2000
- right: Bayu Utomo Radjikin, Tuboh 5, 100 x 70 cm, Charcoal on paper, 2003
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) celebrates its 5th year of service to women and children. Among the events lined up to commemorate this important milestone is an art fundraiser entitled Half of Malaysia at Rimbun Dahan 9 to 30 July 2007.
Besides WAO being half the age of Malaysia the title of the fundraiser also recognises that women constitute half the population of this country. Prices of artwork range between RM200 and RM12,000. To view more of the artworks, go to www.rimbundahan.org. Proceeds from the sale of artworks will go towards WAO’s Refuge and Child Care Centre.
Half of Malaysia will be held at Rimbun Dahan
Km. 27 Jalan Kuang
Kuang
Selangor 48050
Malaysia
(For directions to Rimbun Dahan, go to http://www.rimbundahan.org/about/directions.htm )
Artworks will be on display at the Rimbun Dahan Gallery on Sunday, 29 July 2007 and Monday, 30 July 2007. Gallery opening hours will be between 10am to 6pm. For an invitation to the opening, please send an e-mail to gabrielle.low@gmail.com. For further inquiries, please contact Gabrielle Low at 012-2182771 or Adrian Kisai at 012-9429959.
Rose & Camellia
I can’t help to burst in laughter and realized that there is tons of fun afterall from all commercial games I’ve came across. That really captures the essense of plain fun for a game should be. You go around slapping people in the game. Death village seems promising as well.
Paperkraft : Lara Croft
Ever thought of building something that you could not have imagined with paper? Besides from birds, planes, ships. Now there is one you can do with building a Lara Croft model!
Helvetica vs. Arial
Ever wondered why a typeface with such long history would went almost unnoticed and not as famous compared to Arial? Here you will get an interesting fact on both of the typeface, with some kungfu action. Kicking the other typeface’s ***.
via madelynmag
July 27th, 2007
The organizing committee of the International Symposium of Electronic Arts 2008 (ISEA2008) with generous support from the National University of Singapore (NUS), is soliciting proposals from New Media artists to work collaboratively with NUS centers of research and arts in preparation of work to be submitted for exhibition during the July 2008 ISEA in Singapore. Unlike previous symposia where there was a separate call for artists in residence and one of art works for exhibition, ISEA2008 will only have one call for artists’ submission. The submissions selected for the AIR will also be subsequently produced and shown in the main ISEA exhibition. Submissions from countries and cultures underrepresented at other New Media venues are particularly encouraged.
Residencies of up to 3 months in duration can be supported, and must be completed before July 2008. Financial support from NUS is available for:
- Economy airfare to and from the artist/designers country of residence,
- University housing while the artist is in Singapore,
- A monthly allowance of S$2000,
- Materials cost of up to S$1000.
Deadline : 31st August 2007
Wanganui School of Design 2007 Exhibition
18/8/2007 (SAT) : 10am - 6pm
19/8/2007 (SUN) : 10am - 3pm
Location:
Studio 1-4, Central Market. The Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi .Thanks Joanne.
July 25th, 2007
Diesel Holographic Runway Show
Underwater magic as they say, incorporating technology and design into one show. An in-depth article on how the project was executed as some of them predicted that it is possible with the Pepper’s Ghost effect, which was simulated years ago from the MTV Video Awards for Gorillaz. via boingboing
Lego Art
Lego in daily life. via neatorama
A different perspective to look where David from Iconic Sans research on different logo design for this unique organisation which is less known by the public. via neatorama
Topoware
While it may be much of a concern by the designer on how dining should be a journey. Inspired by topograhy, you might notice how it visually outlines your current dining experience while you are eating, either you are full or hungry. Neat visualisation. via neatorama
A Skull A Day
Made out of almost anything, daily. Currently on the 51th skull. This certainly a good practice to challenge one creative boundaries on how a simple idea can be executed. via neatorama
Periodic Table of the Internet
I may not be the best science student around but I guess this form of visualisation tells you a good idea on how the internet generally ranks websites around the globe, generally. Now I wonder where is IE. via neatorama
Wall Piano
Great inspirational new media work from Hon Lam Li from London College of Communications’ Interactive Design BA. Well, you play music by tapping on the wall, in which it has 88 notes, just like ordinary piano. via neatorama
July 25th, 2007
Radiohead - Creep
If my memory serves me well, this Flash animation ages more than 3 years old back. It was revolutionary to be honest on that time when Flash 8 is not present, and all the killer masking effect inside, it must have took a whole lot of work to deal with just masking the body of the person. Thanks soonyee.
Roland is God
I’m not sure why there is a tendency of my post today digging back old sources of inspiration, but that doesn’t matter since all great work got inspired back from history itself. Roland Young, an amazing designer, cum lecturer. Respect. So what happen here is that after this is recorded, which I suspect and still remembered that there are more than 10 clips on the site, which is now only the trailer, probably someone asked the site owner to take it off, due to an extend the videos are so popular that even Roland’s son found out about this video and watch it in his own house! For the good cause.
Using An Undo Option
At times it might so true that we will go stunned and shocked for a split second from clicking “ok” when a popup comes up during your work inside a document and wondered what it was. Realizing that it was probably asking if you want to delete the file. That is when warning messages can go wrong. Another interesting read on how you can craft a frame-lookalike website that doesn’t use any frame at all, and it works on all browser.
Little People - A Tiny Street Art Project
Beautiful and mesmerising. A project initiated to capture the essense of micro photography, which small tiny people are placed around different places around London. via boingboing
Blindfolded Cartoon
What happens when an artist is asked to draw their characters, blindfolded? via boingboing
Sarah Hood Jewelry
Different set of designs which inspired from the surroundings of the environment .via boingboing
Toypography
Amazing toys for designer and typophile to fiddlle with whole day long. I’m so amused particularly the word associated with bird and horse. It seems that transformation methodology has exists long time ago even before the movie hits the big screen. Absolut-brilliantly-creative. (I remembered I first saw it while reading an article in PingMag) via boingboing
Wild Animals
Kent Rogowski’s Bears series has an interesting twist on how we normally perceive bears during our childhood. via boingboing
Nutcracker
Design item for 29 Euro. Now you can crack open your nuts stylishly. via boingboing
Brillo Box
An interesting article between James Harvey and Andy Warhol. How it all started. via boingboing
Kung Fu Tape Dispenser
Whoa? via boingboing
July 23rd, 2007
Kaneda99
Through the random stumbling of websites last week, I came across this artist/illustrator with his beautiful flickr set. Most of his work are compromises picture montage with vector illustrations. No-Surprises are his official site. An italian? With his photoblog. Worthy note. DeviantID.
Tiger Translate
Built and established more than 70 years ago in Singapore, despite having a strong brand pushing on breweries, they have been continously also providing a platform for artists and designers alike to showcase their talent and works.
Running for 2 years now, Tiger Translate aimed to push creative boundaries by calling for design or artwork submissions in any form, under a theme every time. Though the submission are closed for now with the last one was MERGE, the upcoming theme is PING PONG. Thanks Sweii for the tips.
Thank You
Direct and effective.
“The hardest part of design, especially consumer electronics,” says Norman, “is keeping features out.” Simplicity, he says, is in itself a product differentiator, and pursuing it can lead to innovation.
“Attractive things work better,” says Don Norman, who was vice president of advanced technology at Apple from 1993 to 1998. “When you wash and wax a car, it drives better, doesn’t it? Or at least feels like it does.”
Requires registration before reading, but it was all worth the time for this article. Highly recommended. via interaction design