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June 2010 Blog Posts (308)

Architects Build Small Spaces at V&A Museum



A new exhibit at the V&A gives seven experimental architects the opportunity to showcase small structures. The spaces will be installed at a number of locations throughout the museum. Despite their size, they are meant to act as an immersive place reflection where visitors can directly experience the architecture.



"This exhibition will investigate small-scale structures and how they can define and enhance notions of everyday life and…

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Added by Anthony Walker on June 2, 2010 at 5:00am — 3 Comments

Flying High with Paper Planes (8 pics)



Artist Dawn Ng created this incredible art installation involving thousands of paper planes. Titled "I Fly Like Paper," planes are seen bursting through a small window, and into a massive indoor exhibition space. The installation is meant to represent the artist's feeling of homesickness, and the planes symbolize a wave of emotion rushing in all at once.…



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Added by Eugene on June 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Kimberly Chorney's Retro and Whimsical World (12 photos)



Step into Kimberly Chorney's whimsical world and you'll never want to leave. Her gorgeous photos will transport you into a different time and place. I love the simple but clever way she uses props like retro clocks and shoes to really bring out the personality of her subjects. Also, her use of soft tones and contrasting colors makes each picture pop.…

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Added by alice on June 1, 2010 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Minimalist Street Fighter Posters (7 pieces)

Kode Logic created these minimalist posters depicting iconic characters from one of our favorite old-school arcade games, Street Fighter. Kode's series reminds me of Ashley Browning's works, which Alice featured, here.…



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Added by Eugene on June 1, 2010 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Durex Baby App is Clever



If your friends need some sort of reminder to always wear a condom, they'll get it with this clever app from Durex. By rubbing together two phones, you'll magically create a newborn that your friends will have to tend to...day and night! Even if you don't want to torture your friends with a virtual baby, check out this video..it's very amusing.



Credit: Art Director: Nicolai Villads, Peter Ammentorp and interactive designer: Raul Montenegro for the… Continue

Added by alice on June 1, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Awesome 3D Street Art for Video Game BLUR (5 pics)

Madrid



Check out that crash! In order to promote the new Activision Game BLUR, The Viral Agency set up some eye-catching pieces of 3D-perspective street art with the help of internationally renowned artists. Displayed across a selection of European cities including Madrid, Berlin and London, the…

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Added by alice on June 1, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Creative Design: Potus Pots Upcycles Old Incandescent Light Bulbs

Here's a cool way to reuse those wasteful, burnt-out incandescent light bulbs. The Potus Pot is designed by Natalia Hojman and Angeles Estrada Vigil. Each beautiful recycled planter comes complete with a simple OSB base and packaging reused from the original light bulb.



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Added by Eugene on June 1, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the… Continue

Added by Eugene on June 1, 2010 at 10:17am — 1 Comment

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