Monday, August 13th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
Flickr : Ecstaticist
Amazing set of Flickr gallery of macro shots from Evan Leeson, Canada.
History of the AK-47
An interesting documentary on the long established machinegun which was to my surprise, came from a Russian. I’m not sure if it is just me that felt there is a strong Constructivism element in the design of the gun?
International Snow Sculpture Championships
It may not be the best website design ever, but the gallery are worth a visit. Shown on the picture above are the winner for the year 2006 championship. via neatorama
Train Your Smile
It might be a bit out of hand, but this gadget literally might help you to smile better?
Enjoying Joost off the browser
Joost, which competitively claimed that it would be one of the revolutionary brand that will change the way people use and watch video on the internet. But it was not until recently that the public able to enjoy the beta which requires them to constantly download and reinstall the software prior to an update. I guess that is why where this browser based viewer shines, it’s dynamically updated and I’m still doubting about its quality though. via newteevee
Know when to quit, and when not to
A very interesting insight analysis of what we can do when we are stuck in a dilemma of losing a job when asking for a raise. And it might always turned out different when we thought the usual 9-6 job would be a stable income farming occupation. What really shine a light onto my head was the first comment right after the article. What makes us really is not how much we earn or how high the raise might be…
World’s Largest Restroom
Sometimes I’m wondering what we can do fitting 1000 people inside a room, a washroom.
What If Apple Makes Touchscreen Computer?
Hilarious illustration that exaggerates the idea behind a touchscreen monitor if Apple are to produce it for public consumption!
It might be revolutionary for iPhone incorporating touchscreen and menus that changes to different software but it does still lack of a tangible haptic interface. This concept prototype looks into a possible solution, which is interesting but impossible to make, at the moment. via gizmodo
It’s an effort to decrease the amount of unfortunate accident from drunk driving, and if you are too drunk to even play the game without hitting on any divider or barrier, you’re not fit to drive. Perhaps you can also try the online browser based game if you don’t think of want to limit yourself by the amount of pee you can put through.
Fibre Optics
An open discussion towards modern graphic design and how it influenced and affected both designer and people around us.
The Learn List
Finally a more organized central division of tutorials. via cpluv
Titanic Lamp
Sinking with your heart and wallet. $630. via gizmodo
Corn Stripper
Clever design that would help a lot of people save their times stripping off corns for pop-corn. via gizmodo
Pristina – Everyday Design
Design blog that talks about design and lifestyles from Brazil?
