Lauren Marsolier -> Photography

I think artist photographer Lauren Marsolier is a genius. His ability to detect healthy tension and strong composition in a seemingly sterile location is inspiring. It’s one thing to capture a beautiful photo from something that is interesting and captivating from the get go, it’s another to capture something beautiful and interesting from a location [...]

Icon Bronco -> Cool Hunting Vid

Yes, another 4×4 post… I’ve posted many times about the magical custom rehab 4×4 establishment that is Icon, based in L.A. The folks at Cool Huntind created a nice little spot on their amazing Bronco design. Did you know that the grill design on some of the Icon trucks was assisted by Nike? More detail [...]

Raster -> 3x4 grid typeface

I dig this typeface coming from Feldkirch, Austria based designer David Gobber. It feels fresh and also seems to capture the essence of the Art Deco design style of an earlier era. I think it’s the suspended mid-waist of the ‘E’ that’s making me go there… He’s got a bunch of very nice, inspirational work on his [...]

IKEA UPPLEVA -> Smart TV & Sound System

5 years from now we’ll be saying “remember when all of our home electronics had cables sprawling all over the place?”. Nice to see IKEA taking the lead on this.

Notes from YouTube Page:

“IKEA introduces UPPLEVA, a completely new range that integrates smart TV and sound system with furniture. UPPLEVA brings beauty and functionality to the [...]

Where Things Come From -> Hardy Seiler

This animated short by Hannover, Germany based designer Hardy Seiler is beautifully done. Nice motion, illustration, clever transitions, interesting dialogue and overall message.  Have a look.

Notes from Vimeo:

“I just finished my Bachelor project – a short animated trailer for a fictional education tv-series.”

Visit -> hardyseiler.de

Paper iPad app -> FiftyThree

Notes from Vimeo:

“Paper is where ideas begin. It’s the easiest and most beautiful way to create on the new iPad. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and instantly share them across the web. Download “Paper by FiftyThree” free from the App Store. #madewithpaper”

Visit -> fiftythree.com

Download -> itunes.apple.com/app

Nerhol -> Timelapse Portrait Photography

Book and paper artist Ryuta Iida and artist Yoshihisa Tanaka have partnered to create these amazing timelapse portraits that have been cut and sliced to reveal the subtle changes that occur as time passes us by. The works above are just a few selects from a larger collection called ‘Misunderstanding Focus’. It’s interesting how some [...]

Sentosa || -> The story of the Merlion

This short story by illustrator and motion graphic designer Lydia Lee is pretty fresh. The lighting, motion design and rendering style really make it stand out. Definitely worth a view, be sure to have a look at her nice type design examples as well in her portfolio.

Visit -> http://lydiaxuan.carbonmade.com/

REI -> Flash 62 Pack 360° Visualizer

It’s tough trying to select a highly technical piece of outdoor gear online. Especially a heavy-duty pack designed specifically to carry even more technical gear, there’s a lot to consider and it almost becomes impossible to make a decision without seeing it up close and in-person. That’s why I really dig REI’s smart ‘Flash 62 [...]

Tilt shift -> The City of Samba

The City of Samba from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo.

This is an amazing example of tilt-shift videography produced by by Keith Loutit and Jarbas Agnelli. Probably the best example I’ve seen to date. The footage was captured during Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, 2011. Have a look, go fullscreen.

Visit -> http://keithloutit.com/

Visit -> http://www.adstudio.com.br/

Things Organized Neatly -> Tumblr

This is a fun Tumblr blog appropriately named ‘Things Organized Neatly’, perfect for fellow OCD’ers out there who obsess over clean lines and clarity of arrangement, balance and relationship. On a good day my desk, coffee table and the floor of my closet resemble some of these finely tuned arrangements of stuff. Have a look.

Visit [...]

The First Day -> Hello Stranger

It’s never too late to say happy new year, well, maybe April is too late. Regardless, I really enjoy the overall vibe of this ‘Happy New Year’ video produced by ‘Hello Stranger’. The timelapse fwd and back, fireworks and zippy soundtrack make this a fun view, any time of the year.

Visit -> www.wearehellostranger.com/

Responsive.is -> Responsive Layout

How responsive is your website? Will it pour successfully into multiple screen sizes without losing view of your content and maintaining a consistent hierarchy? This is an interesting emulator for organizations interested in displaying content on all screens while maintaining one core experience. You can check it out beyond the link below. Just type in [...]

Kickstarter -> Vuelta: Padron Watch Co.

Kickstarter is an amazing phenomenon isn’t it? It allows brilliant people to bring their ideas to life by raising the funds to make it happen, this example is no exception. The beautiful wrist watch design above called ‘Vuelta’, was created by Leo Padron, founder of the Minneapolis based Padron Watch Company. His passion and knowledge for restoring Swiss and [...]