Remember the sweet and fun Pixar lamp? As a kid, I always wanted one – OK, I still would love one! – and wondered if it would ever make it to production and shelves… Well, today I want to introduce PINOKIO, an impressive and friendly robot-lamp created by Adam Ben-Dror, Shanshan Zhou and Joss Dogget, three Victoria University of Wellington students who combined talents to bring an everyday object, a lamp, to life. Check out the impressive video and some ‘making of’ specs after the jump!
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Jan 13
Pinokio
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Dec 12
Watercolor + Architecture
Well, we all survived Basel :) And even though Art Basel Miami is starting to get a little… repetitive (Yes, I said it!) with neon signs, dripping paint and obscene paintings, you could still find amazing work that would not only hypnotize you but make you think and question everything. While browsing the web this past weekend, I found the stunning work of a Polish artists named Maja WroĊska that did just that for me. Maja’s work combines impressive detailed architectural drawings with beautiful colors and an enviable watercolor technique. Check out some of my favorite pieces and visit her DeviantART portfolio for more…
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Nov 12
An Ode to Creative Work
Behance recently released a GREAT mini film about the opportunity, hardship and responsibility of creative work. And all I can say after watching is… Fuck Yeah! Well done, as laways, Behance :)
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Sep 11
Sara Blake for Idealog
NZ based Idealog interviewed our super cool buddy Sara Blake/ZSO! Check out this interesting and fun video :)
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Dec 10
Off the wall 4D!
Forget Static billboards and 3d TVs… allow me to introduce you to some of the craziest interactive 3D or 4D video installations around the world. These are not typical billboards or projections on a 3D screen… these visual treats are projected on walls, buildings and pretty much any structure you can imagine. Major brands like Ralph Lauren, H&M, Samsung and BMW have started to use them around the world delighting and engaging consumers. You must watch these videos!
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Jul 10
Flipboard.
Ever wondered how sweet and easy it would be to have your own custom magazine? Imagine a magazine filled with content you do care about and want to read… or, content that your buddies think might interest you? How nice it would be to not have to skip over 4 pages to find articles or skip over friends’ status you really don’t care about. (Admit it, we all do it…) Well, if you own an iPad, Flipboard might be close to fulfilling your techy-fantasies.
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Nov 09
Real men drive Vespas
You know what they say about men in pink, nice haircuts, dolphins, The Prius, Vespas, etc… Well, Boston based Marvell Lahens decided to put those rumors to rest with this new Vespa campaign. Oh! and for the record, no, I don’t own a Vespa.
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Aug 09
Scan this!
Who said print is dead?? Advertising is taking yet another turn towards interactive and multimedia with interactive print ads. Yes, sounds a bit marketing-ish but truth is, these new ads including a 2D scan code have been appearing more and more in magazines, newspapers, and even outdoor media. How does it work? Simple, download a scanner application for your mobile phone, snap a photo of the printed 2d scan square, scan it and you’ll be directed to a page the advertiser has made just for you. Continue reading…;
