April 2010 Blog Posts (266)

These stunning shots come to us from Polish native Marlena Bielinska. As a former model, the New York-based photographer knows exactly what she is looking for in her subjects.



"The model should be confident with her own sensuality. She must be sensual - sometimes that only shows in her eyes of pose. Confidence must exude from my subject every time I shoot. Even in a simple catalog shot, just the way the model moves her legs, arches her back or smiles - She should perspire…

Best Ever is a collaboration between UK artists Neil Edward and Hadley Newman. Newman and Edward both have backgrounds in graffiti but now work on walls and canvases, creating their unique art that they describe as “anatomical mathematical realism” or “disturbed painterly realism.” Inspirations include t”he uglier things in life – disease, death, symmetry, the exact size of everything, cycles, maths, science, mental disorders, the fragility of the…

Kasey McMahon created this provocative self-portrait using steel, CAT5 and other data cables. Titled “Connected,” the life-size sculpture is perhaps a graphic representation of how our society is bound by digital culture.…

Does it mean I'm jaded if I could never imagine a pizza company's brand identity to be this pretty? Concrete Design Communications, an internationally acclaimed Toronto design practice, was recently tasked to take an established family-owned corporation and give them a fresh identity. While…

The world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, gave fashion designer Georgio Armani ten levels to create a modern hotel filled with upscale design. This includes walls decorated with handmade Florentine leather, Japanese tatami on the floors and bathrooms featuring green Brazilian marble. In fact, every physical detail of the hotel was designed by Armani himself. Playing their part, the hotel staff wears Armani suits and dresses. There's…

ESI Design worked with the Shanghai Corporate Community to create the Dream Cube, a 43,000 square foot Corporate Pavilion for the 2010 World Expo. Made from recycled cd cases, the Dream Cube is covered in LED lights which change color when people are interacting inside the building.



Visitors are invited to participate online and in-person…

More than just shoes, Chucks embody our life stories. Unique to the person wearing them, they inspire us to be different while at the same time making us remember how we're all connected. (And really..what other pair of shoes can do that?) Like an old, reliable friend,…

Colombian jeweler Enrique Vasquez has won the rights to produce the official 2010 FIFA World Cup rings. This is the first time official World Cup rings, which feature soccer balls, stadiums, and the flags of the 32 participating countries, have been made for FIFA.



The collection includes seven platinum rings to be sold for $250,000 apiece, each encrusted with…

Born in Buenos Aires, Leandro Erlich is a contemporary artist who's engaging work invites the viewer to be a part of the experience. He's the mastermind behind the Swimming Pool, an extraordinary installation where he constructed a full-size pool made of acrylic. By suspending water above it, he created an amazing…

This eco-friendly concept vehicle is amazing!



The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SIAC) will be showcasing the new Leaf Concept Car at the Biejing Auto Show. The concept vehicle is one of the first to boast better than zero emissions, literally producing more energy than it needs. The car is powered by solar, wind, and other alternative renewable…

If you're in a home decorating rut, the best thing you can do is find some inspiration. Magazines like Elle Decor and blogs like Decor8 can give you that much needed boost you're looking for. But if you've read every magazine a million times over and…