We knew when we first saw Jeff Han’s demonstration of multi touch screen technology at TED that it was going to change the game. We found these videos of a product designer Scott Hobbs using his new creation, the Attigo to scratch his Mp3’s to pieces.We can wait to see what happens when you can add a third screen with an 808 to go along with these. We know, we know, you’re a DJ purist and don’t ever want to let your vinyl go. But consider, all your electronic sounds come from a computer before they hit the wax, so why not skip the middle man? We’re Just sayin.
We’ve seen graffiti, and we’ve seen animation, but we’ve never seen anything quite like this. You remember that guy in art class who seemed to just draw on everything all the time? This is what happens when you let that guy loose in a blighted part of the city no one cares about. Now if only we could get him to come to LA.
We couldn’t find much info about this except that the artists handle is Blu and this piece, “Muto” was made over the course of a few months (no kidding, looks like this would take years) in Buenos Aires and Baden. If you have anymore info about his guy PLEASE post it in a comment.
We found the following message on Blu’s Blog, which we we think translates in propr engrish to “I keeps it real”-
I’m receiving loads of emails about Muto
I can’t reply to everyone so I try to do a quick resume.
if you are asking for advertising works the answer is: NO THANKS
if you are asking for music videos the answer is: see above
if you want to use it for any commercial purpose: see the license or read again the answer above.
for any other proposal: I will try to reply as soon as I canfor everyone else: thank you very much guys.
Our Friends at Orange 22 released a new teaser for the Botanist Blank Canvas debuting later this month at ICFF. We did a few more in depth posts here and here about the rock star list of designers contributing to this project, and the refreshingly philanthropic twist that convinced them to get on board. To get it straight from the horses mouth you can check out Orange 22’s site.
Isaiah Saxon and Sean Hellfritsch of San Francisco based Encyclopedia Pictura took it upon themselves to create a 3D Stereoscopic Music Video for Bjork’s new song, Wanderlust. The Wanderlust single, due out April 14 from One Little Indian, will include a DVD of the piece and 3D glasses. You can read more about the technical process here. Read the rest of this entry »
Watch this video and learn everything you need to know for a career in web design. This guy actually does all the coding for Neu Black, while Too $hort is pimpin our ad space, and Kayne West is busy with Art Direction.
An uncut and unedited interview with Steve Jobs about his experience working with Paul Rand while developing the logo for Next. It is as interesting to watch Steve Jobs answer the questions as it is to learn about the graphic design giant. Read the rest of this entry »
Cell Phone Disco is an experimental installation made out of flashing cells. It allows us to see the normally invisible electromagnetic waves which emanate from mobile phones. We are so getting cancer from our iPhones. LED lights, sensors, plexiglass, and mixed media. If you’re gonna be in Pittsburgh, PA, you can catch it at Wood Street Galleries through April 5th.
A previous post on Frozen Grand Central led us to this video of a musical erupting in a food court here in Los Angeles. The piece, performed by Improv Everywhere, reminded us to some extent of the classic Spike Jonze video for Praise You by Fatboy Slim. You can watch it by reading the full post. Both are great. Read the rest of this entry »
We were happy to show you the Botanist from our friends at Orange22 way back when, but they’ve just take it to a whole new level by giving designers the chance to give back. The Botanist is a minimalist indoor outdoor table made from a single sheet of aluminum. The fun comes in as designers use hydrojets to cut or etch designs into the table surface.The Botanist Blank Canvas project has recruited some design heavyweights by giving them a royalty, then giving a match donation to the charity of their choice. This is a new twist for the product design community, and hopefully one that will continue.We promised not to release the list of collaborators until the public launch of the project at ICFF next week, but if we made a list of our top ten favorite product designers, at least five of them are doing this. Place your bets now!For more info you can check out the Orange22 website.
