Novum Issue 11/11 by Paperlux: Turn 2-D into 3-D with more intent.
(I do wonder if they actually prototyped the cover before printing, however, as indicated in the process video. The lack of rigor in experimentation of 3-D form seemed evident. That’s what differentiate product designers from graphic designers, I would say.)
Williamsburghotel by Oppenheim Architecture+Design: Replacing the gritty neighborhood are simulated garage parties and simulated loft living situations, which are in themselves simulated worker class experiences, a distant representation of dreams abandoned and claimed.
Beautiful architecture, nonetheless.
NO99 Straw Theatre by Salto Architects: Sprayed painted straw - a clever modern adaptation to make for a great display of organic textures, to bring back the soft touch of facades from the ancient times, and to be maneuvered easily for events.
M. N. Roy by Emmanuel Picault and Ludwig Godefroy: Lots of fine textures in the design of this space.
Gravity Harps for Bjork by Andy Cavatorta: Music from the mass of Earth.
(Source: youtube.com)
“Its not always easy to tell whats real and whats fabricated” by Sergio Garcia: The kid can walk away easily.
More amazing pieces in his portfolio.
Candelier by Takeshi Miyakawa: What’s most important is that the artist shows you the process.
Christmas Tree by Nick Veasey: Looking deep inside the Christmas Spirit is haunting and beautiful. It’s like a pile of empty cases surrounding a complex soul.
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation by Charles Jencks and Maggie Keswick: Keeping a garden in homage to mathematics is way better than playing Farmville.
Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus by Andrew Bromberg of Aedas: The best revenge against incompetence of the Hong Kong government to build a landmark proper in West Kowloon is to build one right next to it.
I would argue that there is still plenty of room to make tablets not like the iPad, and the plain black slate monolith is not the only form:
The lope-sided design of Sony Tablet S makes sense if you think about the ergonomics of a book while you are holding it.
Also another thing comes to mind is the lost Courier’s dual screen layout, if not because manufacturers are too cheap to put two screens in one device.
Or how about putting speakers around the rim, giving it a meshed appearance? That would produce much better sound.
Technologies like Philips’ ambient “leaked” light may also help legibility and distinct the tablet from the mass.
Or how about color e-ink? Mirasol? Pixel Qi?
So many ideas but too few brave souls indeed.
