Good Design

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

We've been writing a good deal about architecture, fonts, art (high and low), fashion, etc. Thought we could use a thread dedicated to good design (in general). Book design, packaging, ID, etc.

Came across this (http://www.boingboing.net/2008/12/11/sandwich-boxes-that.html)today on BoingBong, and found the concept delightful.

However you define "good design", if you come across something you like, please share it.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Also came upon a site dedicated to film titles and credits, which I often enjoy more than the film or tv show (True Blood being a good example).

http://www.artofthetitle.com/

[Snowflake]

Oh, those sandwich boxes are an extremely aesthetically pleasing!

Love it! Cool find!

[Ghoulish Delight]

We had sandwiches in boxes like that (without the artwork) at Edinburgh airport. It was GREAT package design.

[Kevy Baby]

There is a place called Structural Graphics (http://www.structuralgraphics.com) that specializes in in three-dimensional and interactive printed pieces.

They have the coolest business card (which I hope to find again some day). It is a standard size fold-over card. When you open it up, there is a "pop up" fax machine and as you open the card, a "fax" is coming through the "machine."

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Does good craft design fall into this category?

I fell in love with these pincushions - which I'd love to get for my sister and mother.
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house1b.jpg
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house4b.jpg

And while examining the artist's archives (http://mimikirchner.com/blog/), I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.
http://www.mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/6143tikis.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

So is this the Diverse Design Deliberations Thread?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house4b.jpgIs it just me, or does the snowman look mildly distressed, as if he is fully knowledgeable that someone might thrust a pin into him at any moment?

Love these!

[lindyhop]

Is it just me, or does the snowman look mildly distressed, as if he is fully knowledgeable that someone might thrust a pin into him at any moment?

Love these!

Mr. Bill the Snowman.:eek:

I think he's worried about rolling off that steep hill.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Want (http://www.pastense.com/)

http://www.pastense.com/images/photos_rbp_citrusyellow.jpg

http://pastense.com/miva/graphics/00000001/sputnik1.jpg

[Not Afraid]

Does good craft design fall into this category?

I fell in love with these pincushions - which I'd love to get for my sister and mother.
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house1b.jpg
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house4b.jpg

And while examining the artist's archives (http://mimikirchner.com/blog/), I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.


I was just admiring something similar:

http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.47866162.jpg
http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.47866180.jpg

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Does good craft design fall into this category?

I fell in love with these pincushions - which I'd love to get for my sister and mother.
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house1b.jpg
http://mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/house4b.jpg

And while examining the artist's archives (http://mimikirchner.com/blog/), I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.
http://www.mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/6143tikis.jpg

I'd say the pin cushions fall under design, since they are in some way functional. (I include graphic design, since it's purpose is also functional: messaging, advertising, etc.) Cool find!

[Not Afraid]

I love when designers take ubiquitious visuals from everyday life nd turn them into art or craft.

Google Print Sari

http://blog.craftzine.com/googlesari2.jpg

Google Dish Towls.
http://blog.craftzine.com/google-towl-2.jpg
http://blog.craftzine.com/googleteatowel2.jpg

A beautifully crafted set of four tea towels sporting a series of authentic search engine results returned to a user when the criteria, 'Please Help Me', 'Is Anybody there?', 'Please listen to me' and, 'Can you hear me?' were entered into the search field, while using Google

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I love when designers take ubiquitious visuals from everyday life nd turn them into art or craft.

Google Print Sari

http://blog.craftzine.com/googlesari2.jpgAww, I was totally going to wear that to the party. You ruined the surprise! ;)

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Most coveted [book] covers. (http://www.readerville.com/index.php/journal/archive/category/coveted/)

Further, I have a major girl boner for Penguin's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26408069@N05/).

The Gothic Red series (not available in the US, and a bit pricey - for me - to purchase from the UK) is also STUNNING. Painfully so.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Most coveted [book] covers. (http://www.readerville.com/index.php/journal/archive/category/coveted/)

Further, I have a major girl boner for Penguin's (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26408069@N05/).

The Gothic Red series (not available in the US, and a bit pricey - for me - to purchase from the UK) is also STUNNING. Painfully so.Stunning indeed! :eek: Gorgeous.

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Stunning indeed! :eek: Gorgeous.

Once upon a time I wanted to be a book designer. And then I chose to attend a college that had no emphasis in design...and, for my first two and a half years there, had little more technology than computers that could process words.

Looking at these jackets, I feel a painful lack. Gah. But I thrill at the beauty.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Courtesy Boing Boing, 2 sets of illustrated alphabets:

Modern Design (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8735387)

Star Wars (http://flickr.com/photos/tweedlebopper/sets/72157600166417445/)

[Kevy Baby]

Modern Design (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8735387)Why are there two each of the B, E, N, and W?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Why are there two each of the B, E, N, and W?
Umm, indecision and lack of an editor?

[Kevy Baby]

Umm, indecision and lack of an editor?I tried come up with some use for the extra letters for, but was unable to (other than Newb (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=newb), which really didn't seem to fit in this instance).

[Moonliner]

I think one of the hallmarks of good design are simple changes that bring new functions to every day objects....

Stop for a second and ask yourself how you might improve a bedside lamp and then look at this idea (http://i.gizmodo.com/5126262/bookmark-bedside-lamp-saves-your-spot)

Simple, elegant and useful not to mention costing next to nothing. That's good design.

[Alex]

Reminds me of a Carrot Top joke prop. And if you really need it (I'm apparently a freak in that I just remember where I was in books so don't generally use bookmarks at all) that lamp already has a bookmark function without the phallic addition. Two, by my count.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

<librarian>

That will damage the spines of books. Not recommended, not good design!

</librarian>

[Not Afraid]

I look at it at say "Cat Toy!"

[SzczerbiakManiac]

<librarian>
That will damage the spines of books. Not recommended, not good design!
</librarian>Because the bookmark is too thick? Would it help if the lamp's "member" was ultra thin?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Because the bookmark is too thick? Would it help if the lamp's "member" was ultra thin?I'd say that would make it much more viable. Leaving it to hang there for a long period wouldn't be good regardless.

Most bookmarks today are awfully thick things and it constantly surprises me that people buy and use them. There are plush bookmarks, for crying out loud. Those metal wedge ones aren't much better. If it's your own book it's your own problem, I guess, though I try to treat mine well.

[Moonliner]

I'd say that would make it much more viable. Leaving it to hang there for a long period wouldn't be good regardless.

Most bookmarks today are awfully thick things and it constantly surprises me that people buy and use them. There are plush bookmarks, for crying out loud. Those metal wedge ones aren't much better. If it's your own book it's your own problem, I guess, though I try to treat mine well.

I know what you mean. It's so much easier to just fold over the pages.

[JWBear]

Or just tear off the pages you've already read, and throw them out. You don't need them anymore.

[Moonliner]

Or just tear off the pages you've already read, and throw them out. You don't need them anymore.

That takes too much effort, you can always just set it face down on the table open to your page.....

[Kevy Baby]

Most bookmarks today are awfully thick things and it constantly surprises me that people buy and use them.Technically speaking, anything inserted into the pages near the spine is not good for the spine. But that is just on a pure theoretical basis. In reality, a standard thin (paper) bookmark will not cause harm. I agree that the thick bookmarks are stupid not only because they can harm the book, but also because they fall out too easily.

I know what you mean. It's so much easier to just fold over the pages.If you do that in our house, Susan will cut your nuts off. Me: if it is a paperback, I don't care.

However, she uses paperclips as her bookmarks as they are far less prone to falling out. When I point out that they mark the pages akin to the marking left by folding overs pages, she doesn't have a strong response. Oh well.

[Alex]

Cramming something deep into the spine of a book isn't good for it, and this design, by using the books weight, guarantees that.

But on the other hand, that lamp is really only designed for paperbacks. For larger books you're going to start facing a tipping problem; either of the lamp because the book is heavy or of the book sliding off one side or the other when you are near the start or end of the book. But who really cares about keeping a mass market paperback in good condition (not even most libraries particularly care about the lifespan of them).

[Moonliner]

Cramming something deep into the spine of a book isn't good for it, and this design, by using the books weight, guarantees that.

But on the other hand, that lamp is really only designed for paperbacks. For larger books you're going to start facing a tipping problem; either of the lamp because the book is heavy or of the book sliding off one side or the other when you are near the start or end of the book.

I wonder if there is a floor lamp for larger books?

I don't see the real potential for damage given the couple of days it takes to read your average paperback. In fact having a nice safe place to stash the book is great. I just lost the copy of "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (http://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743270754/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231529881&sr=8-1)" I was reading when my psychotic dog ripped it to shreds all over my bedroom. I guess he must be a democrat.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

However, she uses paperclips as her bookmarks as they are far less prone to falling out. When I point out that they mark the pages akin to the marking left by folding overs pages, she doesn't have a strong response. Oh well.The answer is post-it notes. Did you know that they were originally invented as bookmarks for people in choirs? The guy sang at his church, and if you hold the book up while you sing, your bookmarks and notes fall out. He was pleasantly surprised to find his sticky disposable bookmark notes were useful at the office.

But who really cares about keeping a mass market paperback in good condition (not even most libraries particularly care about the lifespan of them).Alex is right, per usual, though I'm a particular stickler for keeping any type of book in good shape.

[Kevy Baby]

The answer is post-it notes. Did you know that they were originally invented as bookmarks for people in choirs? The guy sang at his church, and if you hold the book up while you sing, your bookmarks and notes fall out. He was pleasantly surprised to find his sticky disposable bookmark notes were useful at the office.Well, sort of true according to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/business/origins/post-it.asp).

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Well, sort of true according to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/business/origins/post-it.asp).Interesting, I didn't know about the Secretarial Test.

[Kevy Baby]

Interesting, I didn't know about the Secretarial Test.That was actually the first story I had heard about Post Its. That was what I was searching for when I got the Snopes story.

[Moonliner]

A perfect combination of form and function.

A Mousetrap Coffee Table Uses Its Victims For Fuel (http://i.gizmodo.com/5146254/mousetrap-coffee-table-uses-its-victims-for-fuel)

[Capt Jack]

my thought being, if you have enough mice in your house to warrant that...you probably should be spending the funds on an exterminator instead of a fancy coffee table.

but its an interesting idea none the less.

[Moonliner]

my thought being, if you have enough mice in your house to warrant that...you probably should be spending the funds on an exterminator instead of a fancy coffee table.

but its an interesting idea none the less.

I suppose if you scaled it up a bit it could also work with cats and then Leo would purchase one....

[Capt Jack]

well hell...lets crank it up a couple notches and .....

nah, nevermind. the prison system has enough trouble

[SzczerbiakManiac]

The Villain Chair (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3766&catID=292&name=Villain+Chair)

[JWBear]

The Villain Chair (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3766&catID=292&name=Villain+Chair)

When I build my Lautneresque villain's lair, that's the chair I'm putting in it!

:snap: :snap: :snap:

[Kevy Baby]

The Villain Chair (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3766&catID=292&name=Villain+Chair)Sweet!

[Kevy Baby]

Saw this in the Napa Style Catalog (http://napastyle.com). Painfully overpriced, but beautiful none-the-less

http://napastyle.com/assets/product_images/styles/large/5010.jpg (http://napastyle.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=2074&parentCategoryId=520&categoryId=645&subCategoryId=645)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The Villain Chair (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3766&catID=292&name=Villain+Chair)Wow, great find! It would totally match our decor, too. I wish!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Saw this in the Napa Style Catalog (http://napastyle.com). Painfully overpriced, but beautiful none-the-less

http://napastyle.com/assets/product_images/styles/large/5010.jpg (http://napastyle.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=2074&parentCategoryId=520&categoryId=645&subCategoryId=645)

That reminds me a bit of our chair! Though it is red, not patterned.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/powerswaterworks/30028-06-CrushChaise.jpg

[libraryvixen]

I heart your chair LSPE! It's comfy!

[Chernabog]

Where did you get that chair LSPE? Cool stuff.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Thank you! We love it and drooled over it forever before buying.

We got it a few years ago at a terrific store called EQ3, in Burbank. They also have a website (http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/index.html) and a mail-order catalogue (http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/focus/catalogue.html).

It seems they're still selling that chair (http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/process/locale/en_US/currency/en_US/page/30028-06.html)! You can pick the upholstery from a wide array of available fabrics.

[JWBear]

Also by the company who brought us the Villain Chair... (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=96)

(I wonder why did Lisa came to mind when I saw those?)

[JWBear]

And this is special too! (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=103) :)

[second class citizen]

The Villain Chair (http://www.drinkstuff.com/products/product.asp?ID=3766&catID=292&name=Villain+Chair)

Love the Villian Chair! So evil!

[second class citizen]

Okay, I admit these may not be the coolest designs ever, but some of these are just plain cute and fun! Some of my favorites are:

-Alphabet Ice Cubes (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=98&catID=4)

-Genie in a Bottle (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=62&catID=4)

-Dead Fred (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=62&catID=4)

-Sun Jar (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=50&catID=4)

-Origami Sticky Notes (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=106&catID=9)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Also by the company who brought us the Villain Chair... (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=96)

(I wonder why did Lisa came to mind when I saw those?)Those would be great for the bunnies!

[JWBear]

Those would be great for the bunnies!

OMG! Did I really type "why did Lisa came to mind?"??? Jeez....

[SzczerbiakManiac]

http://napastyle.com/assets/product_images/styles/large/5010.jpg (http://napastyle.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=2074&parentCategoryId=520&categoryId=645&subCategoryId=645)Does it come with the bottle of HRC (http://www.hrc.org/) wine?

[Kevy Baby]

OMG! Did I really type "why did Lisa came to mind?"??? Jeez....When typing about her, all typos are automatically forgiven.

[JWBear]

Is that the "Lisa Clause"?

[Moonliner]

When typing about her, all typos are automatically forgiven.

If add: Typed while thinking about NA to my sig line would that get me blanket coverage?

[JWBear]

No.

[Moonliner]

No.

Well then, I guess it's a good think I'm gifted with perfect grammar.

[Ghoulish Delight]

If add: Typed while thinking about NA to my sig line would that get me blanket coverage?
It might earn you a restraining order.

[Moonliner]

It might earn you a restraining order.

I guess I'll drop the idea then, I sure don't need another one of those.

[Kevy Baby]

I guess I'll drop the idea then, I sure don't need another one of those.Didn't want to go for the Baker's Dozen?

[Moonliner]

Didn't want to go for the Baker's Dozen?

You know I've seen the way you dress. I can't imagine why you would ever read a thread called "Good Design" let alone post in it.



(I might just make that bakers dozen yet.....)

[lashbear]

Also by the company who brought us the Villain Chair... (http://www.suck.uk.com/product.php?rangeID=96)

(I wonder why did Lisa came to mind when I saw those?)

That link's sidebar led me to the c0ck c0ck Slide (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHk2HSzXry0&NR=1)(safe for work? it IS a kids slide but.. shaped like a... OMG) The soundtrack is a flatulant version of Bohemian Rhapsody !!

I might need to put this in Youtubery !!

[SzczerbiakManiac]

good gawd! What the hell is up with that slide?!?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Orla Kiely is apparently a person that some people know exists. Not a name I'd heard of. But Target's now got a line of kitchenware designed by her.

Want (http://www.target.com/gp/search/188-0129145-4848221?field-keywords=orla+kiely&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0)

[Not Afraid]

I actually went to Target a few days ago looking for the Orla Kiely storage boxes but they were out. I think my office need them.

I like her designs quite a bit. I have an Orla Kiely wallet that is one of my all-time favorites wallets as well as a fantastic sweater I got at a steal.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Orla Kiely is apparently a person that some people know exists. Not a name I'd heard of. But Target's now got a line of kitchenware designed by her.

Want (http://www.target.com/gp/search/188-0129145-4848221?field-keywords=orla+kiely&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0)WANT!!!!

[Drince88]

Isn't melamine the stuff I ate off of as a kid? If I'm not remembering wrong, I'm kind of surprised that they haven't come up with something new since then.

But I do like that design.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Isn't melamine the stuff I ate off of as a kid? If I'm not remembering wrong, I'm kind of surprised that they haven't come up with something new since then.

But I do like that design.Yeah, melamine is the old school plastic ware stuff. It allows for the colorful, sharp design and is sturdy stuff (usually, anyway, I haven't handled these). Regular plastic plates they came up with since then aren't as good.

[JWBear]

Just a historic note: Melamine fell out of favor in the 70's after the introduction of microwave ovens. The original Melamine from was not microwave safe. They have now reformulated it so that you can use it safely in your microwave... Hence, the resurgence.

[Betty]

One of the reviews I read on those dishes said it was either not microwave safe or dishwasher safe - I forget which. Read the box first if that makes a difference to you.

[katiesue]

They say not for microwave and dishwasher top rack only.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Ah, there's the rub. Bummer. Don't know if I could remember not to stick them in the microwave.

[€uroMeinke]

So...what happens when you put them in the microwave? Maybe that in-itself is reason for purchase - like Marshmallow Chickies

[Cadaverous Pallor]

So...what happens when you put them in the microwave? Maybe that in-itself is reason for purchase - like Marshmallow ChickiesPeeps aren't as pretty as these plates!

[Snowflake]

The plates remind me of the olive green fridge in the kitchen growing up. Where's the orange shag carpet to go with it? ;)

I'll leave that and stick with the nice 1940's era vernonware (that is also not dishwasher safe).

But, I do need some new everyday flatware. Must remember to look at Target.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Magnetic Curtain (http://www.kraeutli.com/index.php/2008/01/31/magnetic-curtain)

[Kevy Baby]

Magnetic Curtain (http://www.kraeutli.com/index.php/2008/01/31/magnetic-curtain)Tres cool!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Having been released from work early for Good Friday, wanting to give my new sandals a walking test, and actually being in Orange during hours when things are open, I spent a couple hours wandering antiques malls. I was mostly keeping my eye out for a little garden table (shockingly, among 7 giant consignment malls, I found exactly zero. WTF?).

But I came across the following. Unfortunately, we have absolutely no use for any of it. But it's a gorgeous array of mid century furniture, and the marked prices are surprising:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/gdiddy/img250.jpg

The display cabinet in back was marked around $300. The lamp/table that's cut off on the right side of the picture was about $120. And the coffee table, the piece I desperately wish I had space for, $140! It's got a drawer underneath, which is marked "Stanley Distinctive Furniture" and it's in wonderful shape (at least the top. I didn't really inspect it to see what kind of shape it's in underneath).

But All of the pieces looked in beautiful condition. Anyone interested, I can direct you to the mall and the right stall.

Here are a few detail shots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/gdiddy/img251.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/gdiddy/img253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/gdiddy/img254.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

That is a great price for that coffee table, especially considering the wood used in it.

Can I assume that the white rectangular thing in the lower corner is just a price tag?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yes, just a tag.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Here's some nice furniture I'd like to have around the house:
Human Furniture by David Blázquez (http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/04/human-furniture-by-david-blazquez.html)

Possibly work safe. It's nudes, but you don't see any naughty bits.

[Tref]

Can I assume that the white rectangular thing in the lower corner is just a price tag?

Either that or a racing stripe.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I'm generally not one who cares much for crystal chandeliers, but I think this is damn cool (http://www.bloomacious.com/bloomacious/2009/04/stella-mccartneys-lucky-spot-returns-to-belsay-castle-.html).

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Strange, but Cool (to me at least), Ties (http://oddee.com/item_96557.aspx)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Dragon Bag (http://www.hemmy.net/2006/06/11/cool-dragon-bag/)
Gawd I would love to have one of those!

The designer, Bob Basset, has a LiveJournal page (http://bob-basset.livejournal.com/), but I don't read Russian (Ukrainian?).

He's made some other things too (http://bobbasset.com/).

more info (http://www.boingboing.net/2007/01/17/cthulhu-mask-on-ebay.html)

his eBay auctions (http://myworld.ebay.com/zvenig/)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

This site (http://www.outnext.com/on/) is just choc full of neato designs. I particularly enjoyed the Cloud (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/04/relax-on-a-real-cloud.html) sofa and the Color Picker (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/04/the-color-picker.html) pen.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

This site (http://www.outnext.com/on/) is just choc full of neato designs. I particularly enjoyed the Cloud (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/04/relax-on-a-real-cloud.html) sofa and the Color Picker (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/04/the-color-picker.html) pen.Ooh, now I am addicted to this site.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Many of these I've seen before but this (http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/05/extraordinary-clocks-and-watches.html) is a great listing of many many innovative watch and clock designs.

[CoasterMatt]

In a completely different direction, but something dear to me...

http://www.coasterglobe.com/features/lostlegends-cycloneracer/cracer1.jpg

http://www.coasterglobe.com/features/lostlegends-cycloneracer/drop.jpg

http://www.coasterglobe.com/features/lostlegends-cycloneracer/cracer2.jpg

[SzczerbiakManiac]

100 Creative Business Cards (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/100-really-creative-business-cards/)

My faves:
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/10.jpg (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/10.jpg)
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/22.jpg (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/22.jpg)
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/27.jpg (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/27.jpg)
http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/41.jpg (http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/41.jpg)

[Kevy Baby]

I actually have one of these cards somewhere. It is a fold-over card and as you open it, the fax is coming through the fax machine!

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/wp-content/uploads/business_cards/33.jpg

[Moonliner]

If this does not win some award for creative design, well it would be a pity.


A Bikini that dissolves completely in water. (http://www.spike.com/blog/how-to-make-girls/84496)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I'd love to see them make a banana hammock version of that.

"Oh here Wally, you can swim in this."

[€uroMeinke]

seems the UK is honoring British design with a series of stamps:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jpdmm_npp4o/Sp7zj9p71aI/AAAAAAAAHZ4/8kc75TVsB2k/s400/british-design-classics-stamps-bd5.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jpdmm_npp4o/Sp7zjd39WdI/AAAAAAAAHZw/zi-KVdRliHg/s400/british-design-classics-stamps-bd6.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Jpdmm_npp4o/Sp7zi1RpjeI/AAAAAAAAHZo/MniE1vmMctE/s400/british-design-classics-stamps-bd7.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Jpdmm_npp4o/Sp7ziZaeFKI/AAAAAAAAHZg/TULjNnAGvqM/s400/british-design-classics-stamps-db4.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Jpdmm_npp4o/Sp7zht-gn7I/AAAAAAAAHZY/VV5l5WGv1vE/s400/british-design-classics-stamps-bd10.jpg

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Mmm, British design.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Assuming the UK has the same guidelines for who can be depicted on postage stamps...my condolences to the family of the young lady on that first stamp.

[JWBear]

They may not, GD. Betty is on every one of their stamps, and as far I as I am aware, she is still alive.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Way cool soda display!
http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/fail-owned-soda-display-win.jpg?w=500&h=375 (http://failblog.org/2009/09/04/soda-display-win/)

[alphabassettgrrl]

SM- I liked that one, too!

[€uroMeinke]

Pop-up office (http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4197108&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1)

[JWBear]

I'd like to see someone try and sit in that chair!

[Moonliner]

Long, but fascinating....

Why you NEVER talk to the police (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Pattern book sets (http://www.amazon.com/V-Pattern-Slipcased-Set-1/dp/1851775900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255532472&sr=1-1) published by the V&A (Victoria & Albert) Museum in London.

[Morrigoon]

Just came across this blog (http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html) on an image search. Even scrolling fast, it took me forever to take in all the cool things on here.

[Kevy Baby]

Just came across this blog (http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html) on an image search. Even scrolling fast, it took me forever to take in all the cool things on here.Okay, please tell me that this doesn't look like what I think it looks like Spidey is doing to Ariel:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4OYGjUrdllo/SqMxFxD6v4I/AAAAAAAAcK4/KgkBNOFxfzY/s400/little_mermaid.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

TheDieLine.com (http://www.thedieline.com/blog/), a blog entirely about product packaging.



Rellana Wool
http://www.thedieline.com/.a/6a00d8345250f069e20120a60c7215970b-550wi

Volta batteries
http://www.thedieline.com/.a/6a00d8345250f069e20120a6206981970b-550wi

Dalmore Sirius (a £10,000 bottle of scotch, only 12 ever bottled)
http://www.thedieline.com/.a/6a00d8345250f069e20120a635d9cb970c-550wi

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Beautiful Sunsets (http://abduzeedo.com/amazing-colorful-sunset-photography)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Name the corporate logo (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos.php).

I got 34 out of 36. One of the two I missed I definitely recognized, and when I saw the answer it was a bit of a "duh" moment, but I would never have come up with it (the game gives stats when it reveals the answers, and that one is the most missed). The other one I missed I feel really dumb about. And not because I should have recognized the logo, per se:

"Sporcle". I saw the answer and thought, "WTF is Sporcle?!?!" Then I started looking at the page....idiot

There's a Second set (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos2.php) to try as well, but that one has a slightly more European bend, so I did far worse, only getting 22 right, though with 3 that I should have gotten.

[Moonliner]

Name the corporate logo (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos.php).

I got 34 out of 36. One of the two I missed I definitely recognized, and when I saw the answer it was a bit of a "duh" moment, but I would never have come up with it (the game gives stats when it reveals the answers, and that one is the most missed). The other one I missed I feel really dumb about. And not because I should have recognized the logo, per se:

"Sporcle". I saw the answer and thought, "WTF is Sporcle?!?!" Then I started looking at the page....idiot

There's a Second set (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos2.php) to try as well, but that one has a slightly more European bend, so I did far worse, only getting 22 right, though with 3 that I should have gotten.

I know my logos, missing only the one named above and John Deere which is turns out is not actually called "John Deere". Mostly the test reinforced what a crappy speller I am dragging down my score significantly.

[Moonliner]

Long, but fascinating....

Why you NEVER talk to the police (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc).

... And what the heck is this doing here? It was supposed to be in the Youtube thread. Obviously there is some serious database corruption going on. Someone better get on that before it gets worse...

[Not Afraid]

Only 28 out of 36. All car company logos look the same to me.

22 on the second one, but I can't spell (nor, apparently do I use my credit card enough).

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Name the corporate logo (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos.php).What can I say, I'm a corporate tool. I got them all in 5:01 minutes, but I admit I did have to look up spelling on a couple of them.When I went to open a new tab to look up the spelling of Anheuser & Guinness I saw the Sporacle logo. Only then did I figure out what the crystal ball was.

[Deebs]

I admit I did have to look up spelling on a couple of them.

Oh-I-know, right? The first one you mentioned, I was sure I had it spelled right and I was certain it was the logo but I was spelling it wrong.

[Morrigoon]

I missed
chrysler, sporcle (who?), boeing, and aol

[SzczerbiakManiac]

sh'more schweet schtuff via OutNext:
Stacking Glasses (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/11/glasses-that-makes-sense.html)
A Perfect Champagne & Slipper Combo (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/11/le-rituel-by-piper-heidsieck-christian-louboutin.html)
New York Spaghetti (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/11/nyc-spaghetti.html)
The Dyson Air Multiplier: A Bladeless Fan (http://www.outnext.com/on/2009/10/the-dyson-air-multiplier.html)

[Ghoulish Delight]

I saw a review of the "bladeless" fan and I call foul. There most certainly are blades, they just happen to be hidden inside of the base. It's still nifty and all, but bladeless it's not.

[Snowflake]

1261

1262

Bar codes (http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/cliff-kuang/design-innovation/japan-even-barcodes-are-well-designed?partner=rss), the humble isbn or on the back of the can of Progresso soup, I love Japan

[Ghoulish Delight]

TINI: This Is Not Ikea (http://www.thisisnotikea.com/wordpress/)

515 S. Fairfax Ave,
Los Angeles

[Moonliner]

I've been waiting years for these:

Photochromatic Contact Lenses. (http://gizmodo.com/5401364/i-wear-my-suncontacts-at-night)

http://imghost.indiamart.com/data/Z/X/MY-1283995/indoor_outdoor_250x250.jpg
(The article has better photos)

But they are still just in the lab so I suspect I'll have to wait a few more before I can order them....

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, because so far that looks like €uro's 12th birthday cake.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I've been waiting years for these:

Photochromatic Contact Lenses. (http://gizmodo.com/5401364/i-wear-my-suncontacts-at-night)

http://imghost.indiamart.com/data/Z/X/MY-1283995/indoor_outdoor_250x250.jpg
(The article has better photos)

But they are still just in the lab so I suspect I'll have to wait a few more before I can order them....Hmm, I have to take my sunglasses off to see the screen on my cellphone...

[Moonliner]

Hmm, I have to take my sunglasses off to see the screen on my cellphone...

No problem. (http://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2008/01/heads-up-displa/)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

No problem. (http://www.wired.com/beyond_the_beyond/2008/01/heads-up-displa/)Computers in my eyeballs!! Aughhhh!!!!


Actually that's pretty cool

[alphabassettgrrl]

OOoohhh, video-screen contacts! Cool!

[JWBear]

Computers in my eyeballs!! Aughhhh!!!!


Actually that's pretty cool

Resistance is futile.

[BarTopDancer]

Name the corporate logo (http://www.sporcle.com/games/corplogos.php).

I got 34 out of 36. One of the two I missed I definitely recognized, and when I saw the answer it was a bit of a "duh" moment, but I would never have come up with it (the game gives stats when it reveals the answers, and that one is the most missed). The other one I missed I feel really dumb about. And not because I should have recognized the logo, per se:

"Sporcle". I saw the answer and thought, "WTF is Sporcle?!?!" Then I started looking at the page....idiot.

I missed 3, and all 3 were DUH once I saw the answers. One I see on a daily basis too, so if I weren't so tired I think I would have only missed 2.

[BarTopDancer]

I missed
chrysler, sporcle (who?), boeing, and aol

See Greg's spoiler for one of yours.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I want a Giant Tarantula Backpack (http://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/its_after_my_head_giant_tarant.php)!

NSF BTDhttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-1.jpghttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-2.jpg

[JWBear]

I want a Giant Tarantula Backpack (http://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/its_after_my_head_giant_tarant.php)!

NSF BTDhttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-1.jpghttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-2.jpg

He has a Dalek on his mantle. Geek! :cool:

[alphabassettgrrl]

I'm not a big spider fan, but that backpack is pretty impressive.

I like the Dalek.

[BarTopDancer]

I like the not safe for BTD warnings. :D

[Moonliner]

I want a Giant Tarantula Backpack (http://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/its_after_my_head_giant_tarant.php)!

NSF BTDhttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-1.jpghttp://www.geekologie.com/2009/11/29/tarantula-pack-2.jpg

Doh! I thought you were saying BTD was uneasy with arachnids. Then I saw that other thing on the shelf. Well played sir. Well played indeed.

Although I do wonder what effect this might have were BTD careless enough to click on it:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/Moonliner/clownspider.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

BTD does not like spiders OR clowns. BTD has not clicked on any links that have warnings or taunts. Unless they are checked first by some trustworthy friends.

[Moonliner]

BTD does not like spiders OR clowns. BTD has not clicked on any links that have warnings or taunts. Unless they are checked first by some trustworthy friends.

I am trustworthy. I have checked it out. I would suggest not clicking.

[Kevy Baby]

I am trustworthy.BAH!

[Moonliner]

BAH!

You wound me sir. To the heart.

[BarTopDancer]

I'm not clicking.

I'd trust both of you with many things. Links and spoilerized things?

Not so much.

[lashbear]

Moonie: even I jumped at that one. That is one MEATY looking Sp*der you found. I hope we don't have them in Australia. :eek:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Bunny tote bag (http://aplusrstore.com/product.php?id=482)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

World's Smallest "Snowman" (http://www.npl.co.uk/educate-explore/christmas/)

Okay, it's not made of frozen water, but it does have the shape of a snowman and it's only ten microns wide!

[JWBear]

Way cool! (http://www.kclibrary.org/community-bookshelf)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

That is awesome. Perhaps all buildings should be gigantic versions of whatever service they provide :)

[Alex]

Traffic through Pahrump would increase significantly. And proctology practices would be zoned out of existence.

[JWBear]

Although the Urology district would be popular for some people.

[Frikitiki]

I came upon this her terrific quilted tikis.
http://www.mimikirchner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/6143tikis.jpg
LOVE the tikis!!

[Kevy Baby]

A friend just turned me on to this site: http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/

My favorite (Mildly NSFW):http://file.vintageadbrowser.com/qn2lg36rcbzxth.jpg

There are some really cool ads if you search by "NSFW (http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/search?q=nsfw)"

[Kevy Baby]

Only because I didn't want it to get lost in my previous post, there is also:

Also, http://www.coverbrowser.com/

While it is mostly comic books, there is also Girl's Love Stories (http://www.coverbrowser.com/covers/girls-love-stories)

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/girls-love-stories/21-1.jpg

[Not Afraid]

I had forgotten how delightful the credits were for Dr. Doolittle until I saw these pics on one of my favorite design blogs, Black Eiffel (http://blackeiffel.blogspot.com/2010/02/dr-doolittle.html).

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_14q5h4mI/AAAAAAAAREw/kLPjqwoalIE/s400/doolittle4.png
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_13iF8KvI/AAAAAAAAREo/mtzt8PJs3Sg/s400/doolittle3.png

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_13IxNJcI/AAAAAAAAREg/O5Vw0M29z1A/s400/doolittle2.png
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_12DDIS3I/AAAAAAAAREY/9EPmdX4lAm0/s400/doolittle1.png

[JWBear]

I had forgotten how delightful the credits were for Dr. Doolittle until I saw these pics on one of my favorite design blogs, Black Eiffel (http://blackeiffel.blogspot.com/2010/02/dr-doolittle.html).

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_14q5h4mI/AAAAAAAAREw/kLPjqwoalIE/s400/doolittle4.png
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_13iF8KvI/AAAAAAAAREo/mtzt8PJs3Sg/s400/doolittle3.png

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_13IxNJcI/AAAAAAAAREg/O5Vw0M29z1A/s400/doolittle2.png
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k4x5a3c1b_M/S1_12DDIS3I/AAAAAAAAREY/9EPmdX4lAm0/s400/doolittle1.png

You mean this? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emAgjDjVkg0)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Heinz Revamps Ketchup Packets
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/ap/heinz%20ketchup-730567970.rp350x350.jpg (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35237286/ns/business-consumer_news/)

Cool, but what the hell took them so long? ;)

[€uroMeinke]

Lego Does Wright (http://www.lego.com/eng/info/default.asp?page=productsdetail&contentid=121319&langcode=en-gb)


http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/LEGOAboutUs-ProductPressReleases/images/2057/picF4C6E8B1B17541E3F20CB0EBFFECFA59.jpg
The Guggenheim (big (http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/LEGOAboutUs-ProductPressReleases/images/2057/picE04CA8B02313AA2D1EF2B746190B37FA.jpg))

http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/LEGOAboutUs-ProductPressReleases/images/2057/picF9B130A4E1FC3ED312F21E27B2FAF883.jpg

Falling Water (big (http://cache.lego.com/upload/contentTemplating/LEGOAboutUs-ProductPressReleases/images/2057/pic107D08CC330AF84D8FC691F61F8211C4.jpg))

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Heinz Revamps Ketchup Packets
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/ap/heinz%20ketchup-730567970.rp350x350.jpg (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35237286/ns/business-consumer_news/)

Cool, but what the hell took them so long? ;)I'm pretty excited about this. :)

[Snowflake]

Oh wow, I admired this at a co-worker's house 20 years ago, she just gave it to me. [THUD]

1357

[Kevy Baby]

WOW! What a gorgeous clock!

[JWBear]

Cool!

[Ghoulish Delight]

WANT! (http://www.doshilevien.com/projects/furniture/my-beautiful-backside/2)

[blueerica]

Wow, SF! Just, wow!!

And GD - YES WANT!!

I really like the yellow loveseat in that collection.

[Not Afraid]

WANT! (http://www.doshilevien.com/projects/furniture/my-beautiful-backside/2)


That provides some great inspiration for a fantastic MCM sofa I found for my friend Amy (discarded by the side of the road).

[SzczerbiakManiac]

While not 100% germain to this thread because it's not an "art item", this (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=17019384) looks like a handy item for dog owners.

[Gemini Cricket]

While not 100% germain to this thread because it's not an "art item", this (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=17019384) looks like a handy item for dog owners.
It's like a water bottle that rabbits use. Pretty cool. I like the demo video with the owners trying to give their dogs water. lol
:D

[Ghoulish Delight]

They appear to be the same people who are incapable of understanding the deep secrets of how to operate a blanket, thus necessitating the Snuggie.

[alphabassettgrrl]

While not 100% germain to this thread because it's not an "art item", this (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=17019384) looks like a handy item for dog owners.

Video was funny. I think my favorites were the "do not use while driving" and the ones who seem incapable of figuring out how to use a bowl. The people, not the dogs. The dogs get it. Does that mean dogs are smarter than those people? :)

[mousepod]

Does that mean dogs are smarter than those people? :)

Heather's would argue "yes". She pointed out that dogs can understand their owners no matter what language we speak, as well as other dogs. We can't understand anything dogs say and can barely understand other people.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Good point. :)

[€uroMeinke]

That provides some great inspiration for a fantastic MCM sofa I found for my friend Amy (discarded by the side of the road).

Indeed, she was only thinking of cutting it in half, but thirds - now that has some possibilities beyond the standard magic acts

[Kevy Baby]

There is a place called Structural Graphics (http://www.structuralgraphics.com) that specializes in in three-dimensional and interactive printed pieces.They have started email advertising, highlighting a new piece each week (shown via video - pictures don't demonstrate what they can do). I liked this week's piece (http://www.structuralgraphics.com/work/index.php?strWebAction=resource_detail&intResourceID=472&boolOpenFlash=1).

[Kevy Baby]

I thought this site was well designed - good bit of Flash:
http://www.baselworld.com/en-US.aspx

But then, I am easily impressed.

[Kevy Baby]

10 Most Creative Resumes (http://oddee.com/item_96996.aspx)

[Kevy Baby]

Creative Wall Treatments (http://oddee.com/item_96993.aspx)

My favorite is this one:
http://208.106.181.133/_media/imgs/articles2/a96993_a612_3-surrealism.jpg

[JWBear]

Living in those rooms would give me a headache!

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Creative Wall Treatments (http://oddee.com/item_96993.aspx)The OLED wallpaper (http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/12/milan-design-week-2008-preview-jonas-samons-light-emitting-wallpaper/) gives be a big ol' geek woodie.

[Kevy Baby]

When Graphic Artists Get Bored (http://www.break.com/index/when_graphic_artists_get_bored.html)

There is one in there for Coaster Matt and one for BTD (although it may be the wrong team - I can't remember)

[JWBear]

When Graphic Artists Get Bored (http://www.break.com/index/when_graphic_artists_get_bored.html)

There is one in there for Coaster Matt and one for BTD (although it may be the wrong team - I can't remember)

Very cool! I especially loved the KISS pandas.

[alphabassettgrrl]

And the skull poison frog! Love that video!

[Ghoulish Delight]

On threadless (http://www.threadless.com/submission/263949/Storybook_Surrealism?streetteam=Chengui)

http://craphound.com/images/4471067350_a912280174_o.jpg

[JWBear]

I'm one who is gaga over Gaga... But this image is cool:

http://towleroad.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c730253ef01347fe122b5970c-800wi

[Moonliner]

I ran across this today (http://inventorspot.com/articles/disney_adults_limted_edition_chairs_debut_milan_fu rniture_fair_2_40093)...


The Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2010, the largest and one of the most prestigious yearly modern furniture fairs, will open tomorrow in Milan. Every year even more exciting designs are unveiled, so you know this one will be hot! One of the many reasons is that Walt Disney Signature, the company's adult lifestyle brand, and Cappellini, one of Italy's most spirited furniture and accessory manufacturers, have collaborated to produce four limited-edition Signature chairs, designed by four internationally renowned designers!

[€uroMeinke]

There's a slide show (http://www.wallpaper.com/gallery/art/icff/17051866#30587) of some of the other offerings including this taxidermy lighting:

http://www.wallpaper.com/galleryimages/17051866/gallery/09_ICFF_sa19200510.jpg

[Morrigoon]

Peaceful bomb vase (http://www.aplusrstore.com/product.php?id=393&mid=20)

[JWBear]

Didn't know where else to post this, so I'm putting it here.

The Blue Room in the White House circa 1890. Decor by Tiffany Studios. Color digitally reconstructed based on historic sources.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs091.snc4/35897_402719026999_530321999_4820670_7732154_n.jpg

Contemporary sources described it as looking like a jewel box.

[JWBear]

Fallingwater cam! (http://www.fallingwater.org/116/fallingwater-cam)

[Ghoulish Delight]

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/%7Epj3h-sk/photo/kohinata/13_w540.jpg

Cell Space Architects (http://www.cell-space.com/). The site's a bit of a pain to navigate but the work is beautiful.

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/%7Epj3h-sk/photo/suiheisen/34_w540.jpg

[Not Afraid]

That reminds me of our last PS house.

[JWBear]

Cute (http://www.threadless.com/product/2371/Don_t_Care_Bears?utm_medium=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=July-19-2010_07192010+Monday+A&utm_source=07192010+Monday+A)

[Kevy Baby]

Since there isn't a "Bad Design" thread, it seemed like this was a good place to put Bad MLS Photos (http://hookedonhouses.net/bad-mls-photos/).

I Wonder How These Neighbors Feel About Each Other?
http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/split-neighbors-nj-mattheafeydotcom.jpg

[JWBear]

...Which led me to find this (http://www.thewinnetkapalace.com/). Holly crap, that's a god-awful house!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Located in the klassy part of Woodland Hills I like to refer to as "SOB" (south of the boulevard)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

...Which led me to find this (http://www.thewinnetkapalace.com/). Holly crap, that's a god-awful house!

I saw the first shots there and wondered why you were so down on it. It's a lovely exterior.

Then I saw the interior. Oh my! It certainly isn't... understated! :eek:

Though I love the irony of the realtor's surname: Goldin.

[JWBear]

I saw the first shots there and wondered why you were so down on it. It's a lovely exterior.

That exterior is anything but lovely! It's tacky med-rev (I think I'm being redundant there) at its worse. I'm taking away your gay card, mister!

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I stand by my comments. You're welcome to disagree.

[Kevy Baby]

I stand by my comments. You're welcome to disagree.I'm with SM on this one - the exterior wasn't that bad

[Ghoulish Delight]

The exterior has issues. The style isn't my first choice, but I don't find it offensive. However the particular execution sucks. The weird horizontal proportions that are so poorly stretched out, that silly columned railing, and the complete lack of transition to the brick driveway. The whole thing is out of scale with the property. Bleh.

[JWBear]

Everything is oddly proportioned; massing, columns, windows the balconies... And nothing really goes with anything else. Corinthian columns (in two sizes!) with no entablature; the odd flattened arches on the windows; the oversized balconies that cling to the facade for dear life; the odd "eyebrow" curves on the eaves; the cheap Home Depot lanterns stuck all over the place... The marshmallow quoins (Dear god! Those quoins!) That strange boxy thing over the front entrance looks like it's just been plopped down and the two tall columns are struggling to hold it up. It's bad architecture; a mish-mash of roman classicism and spanish revival slapped on to a oversized shed with no attempt at elegance or subtlety.

[Alex]

And yet you put it in SLO and people will drives hundreds of miles out of their way to pee in your fountain.

Frequently, landmark architecture is simply ugly architecture that didn't get torn down quick enough.

[Alex]

I Wonder How These Neighbors Feel About Each Other?


I'd like to think it is a single owner. About the only reason I can think of for ever owning a house is so I could piss off the neighbors with exterior painting and landscaping decisions.

[Not Afraid]

Anyone wanna come over and gold leaf my china cabinet?

[Ghoulish Delight]

If you want to get an idea of how out of scale that house is, pull up the address on Google streetview and look at the house next door to the right.

[Prudence]

Did anyone else notice the "ladies" that appear in several of the photos? I wonder if they come with the place? They certainly looked as if they were for sale.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Cut Out Paper (http://www.cutoutpaper.com/cutoutpaper.com/Cut_Out_Paper_-_Gallery_1.html)

[Kevy Baby]

Cut Out Paper (http://www.cutoutpaper.com/cutoutpaper.com/Cut_Out_Paper_-_Gallery_1.html)Now cut that out you kids...



This one reminds me of the tree of parts from a model:

http://www.cutoutpaper.com/cutoutpaper.com/Cut_Out_Paper_-_Gallery_1_files/Gallery-Small.jpg

[Cynthia]

Makes me think of that horrible program "moment of luxury"

[Ghoulish Delight]

How many parts trees would it take to build a 1:!6 scale model of the 80s?

[Kevy Baby]

How many parts trees would it take to build a 1:16 scale model of the 80s?Three

[€uroMeinke]

Humanoid Transmission Towers (http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/choishine_wins_bsa_unbuilt_architecture_award_for_ land_of_giants/):

http://www.bustler.net/images/sized/images/news2/sshot-1-jins-530x425.jpg

http://www.bustler.net/images/sized/images/news2/MF-Pylon-Backdrop-4-530x373.jpg

http://www.bustler.net/images/sized/images/news2/Pylon-Backdrop---Kjolur-Highlands-ts-2-530x299.jpg

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:eek:

Visible MOJO!!!

[Kevy Baby]

:eek:

Visible MOJO!!!They reminded me of the photo essay you did a couple of years ago on the transmission towers. If I recall correctly, you captured some humanoid-esque features in those images.

[Moonliner]

Speaking of Good Design:

3D + Imax + Porn. (http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/08/16/1937231/First-3-D-IMAX-Porn-Movie-Made-In-Hong-Kong)

Link SFW.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I considered posting this in The Gay Thread, but Good Design won out.
Golden Girls Nesting Dolls (http://www.gingerwilliams.net/site/?p=471)http://www.gingerwilliams.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ggs.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

I considered posting this in The Gay Thread, but Good Design won out.
Golden Girls Nesting Dolls (http://www.gingerwilliams.net/site/?p=471)I don't know: they might also qualify for the "WTF Stories of the Week" thread.


I don't remember much about the show (I only watched it a couple of times and that was a LONG time ago: do they have the hierarchy correct?

[SzczerbiakManiac]

It's certainly accurate as far as relative sizes go.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Smith and Wesson Military and Police Tactical Pen (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D7K07K?ie=UTF8&tag=boingboing0e-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003D7K07K)

This pen means business...!!! It's rock solid and delivers an extremely sharp - mind bending - blow to anyone who happens to be on the wrong end of it. I will instantly disable an attacker (if you hit the right spot of course). It's really nice to hold and has a good grip. It's pointy enough to ensure maximum delivery of pain, yet not so pointy it would actually penetrate skin (unless you hit very hard). I like the lanyard hole and that the cap snaps on/off, no screw cap here.

[BarTopDancer]

Those humanoid transmission towers are awesomely freaky.

[Kevy Baby]

Sign of the Times: Your Personal Hobo-mobile
Perfect for the Dust Bowl 2.0!

It says something about the present age that there's been a profusion of designs targeted at modern hobos: A jacket that converts into a tent; a rolling hobo shelter; inflatable mobile homes. American preeminence is fading, China is in the rise, the economy feels like a roiling sea, and environmental apocalypse is near. It just seems so appealing to liquidate the 401K, flip the working world the bird, and say, "You can take your daily grind and shove it. I'm taking to the road, man. With nothing but my dog and my MacBook Pro."

Naturally, you don't want to sacrifice too many comforts. And you definitely don't want a carbon-gulping RV. Designer Cornelius Comanns has a solution for you: Bufalino, which converts a simple Piaggio APE50 trike--familiar if you've ever traveled in Asia--into a full on rolling shelter with as many comforts as your local artisanal coffee shop.Full Story (http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662161/sign-of-the-times-your-personal-hobo-mobile)

Cut-away view (more images at the link):

http://images.fastcompany.com/upload/HoboMobile3.jpg

[Stan4dSteph]

Vandalized Vintage (http://www.etsy.com/shop/trixiedelicious) by trixiedelicious on Etsy

I like the dork/nerd cup and saucer set

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Vandalized Vintage (http://www.etsy.com/shop/trixiedelicious) by trixiedelicious on Etsy

I like the dork/nerd cup and saucer setGenius!

[Kevy Baby]

For Capt. Jack and NM (and anyone else into cars and art)

James Corbett Car Part Sculptor (http://www.jamescorbettart.com/)

http://www.jamescorbettart.com/Images/carbike3b.jpg

http://www.jamescorbettart.com/Images/DSC0043b.jpg

http://www.jamescorbettart.com/Images/rat-rod.jpg

[Capt Jack]

holy carp! those are fantastic!....Im trying to get a sense of scale on some of those, but I can barely see what the parts are for sure, but he uses them to a great effect.

thanks a ton for this. its inspiring

[Kevy Baby]

Yeah, I have spent a fair amount of time looking at the images my BIL sent me in an email, trying to figure out what some of the parts are.

[Capt Jack]

that last pic you posted, the carbs are spark plugs of some sort, so that thing aint tiny. prob 2-3 feet long overall.

I could have the dog on the leash in my house all by himself.

[JWBear]

I want one!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4981498374_a59221dbc0_b.jpg

[Kevy Baby]

I want to know about the Troop Transport Capsules coming next week!

[JWBear]

WANT! (http://www.architectureforsale.com/address/855/Cliff-May-Architect#)

[Moonliner]

WANT! (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS174391997420100913)


And unlike some "want's" this one only costs about $30 (http://www.vat19.com/dvds/the-inkless-metal-pen.cfm).

[€uroMeinke]

A reference library desk made of books (http://www.recyclart.org/2010/09/library-information-desk/)

http://www.recyclart.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/information-desk1.jpg

[JWBear]

That one actually bothers me. I hate seeing books destroyed to make something. Books are for reading, not for arts and crafts projects.

[Cynthia]

Perhaps the paper has degraded, and they were no longer readable, or perhaps they are very out of date technical materials, at the very least it will keep them out of the land-fill for awhile and in good repair if nothing has been done the attach them to each other . . . or it is just sad.
Can't tell, too thoughtful today to keep emotion out of it.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

That one actually bothers me. I hate seeing books destroyed to make something. Books are for reading, not for arts and crafts projects.Libraries throw out tons of books that are "donated" even though they are garbage - water damaged, missing pages, extremely out of date (ie, now full of misinformation), or otherwise useless. This reality is usually hidden from the public, because there is always an uninformed outcry. Being able to give these books new life is awesome.

Lovely desk.

[JWBear]

Cynthia, CP, I know all that. It still bugs me on an emotional level.

[alphabassettgrrl]

It might not be real books. Could be just designed to look that way.

[Moonliner]

It might not be real books. Could be just designed to look that way.


From the comments on the linked article:


I use to work at this university. According to the library staff I asked when we first moved in to the new premises. These books were purchased, new and then made into those counters.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

New books? That is lame.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Guilty. I didn't read the article.

New books? Seems wasteful and unnecessary.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's just paper and ink.

[JWBear]

New books? That's just sad.

[Alex]

Even new books are thrown away or otherwise destroyed all the time. There's nothing magical about any general mass market book.

As long as they're using books nobody wanted (whether new or as the linked to page says recycled) then I don't care.

But yeah I remember the various hysterical people from my public library days. We'd explain it was a book that had been on our shelves for 40 years and hadn't been checked out in almost 20 and even the local prison didn't want it and the Friends of the Library weren't able to sell it for $0.05 so yes and by the way this book is in the collection of the local university library and so available through ILL, so yes we're throwing it away so that we can put a book people will actually use on the shelves.

Most libraries are not archives. So long as that desk didn't remove from availability any piece of information then have at it as far I'm concerned. Though it makes for an ugly desk with the books in that orientation (and I suspect that none of the titles are visible to minimize the complaints).

[Not Afraid]

From the comments on the linked article:

One person made this comment but at least 15 other articles about the new library - including a relatively in-depth look at the new facility (http://inhabitat.com/2010/09/13/tu-delft-architecture-library-opens-with-desk-of-recycled-books/)- refer to the desk as using recycled, reused, repurposed, or upcycled books for the construction.

Recycled books (http://inhabitat.com/2010/08/05/mind-blowing-building-built-from-thousands-of-books/), journals and magazines were used to construct the desk, which was then topped with glass to provide durability and stability.

Read more: TU Delft Architecture Library Desk Made From Books | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World (http://inhabitat.com/2010/09/13/tu-delft-architecture-library-opens-with-desk-of-recycled-books/#ixzz0zd2fABlk)



A massive fire destroyed the original library and as much as possible was salvaged and re-used from the original facility.

I personally prefer upcycling, repurposing or whatever you choose to call it over filling up a landfill.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Regarding books, my logic is at war with my emotions. Logic says it's not useful any more, emotion just screams that books can't be harmed.

[Alex]

Information can't be harmed. Books are just a historically convenient way of storing and transporting information.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Banana Shoe (http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com/2010/04/banana-2010-leather.html)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Information can't be harmed. Books are just a historically convenient way of storing and transporting information.

I know it's not logical. I just have a thing for books.

[JWBear]

I know it's not logical. I just have a thing for books.

Same here.

[Frikitiki]

Banana Shoe (http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com/2010/04/banana-2010-leather.html)


Ahh Haaaa!!


High Fashion with a real a-peel! :cheers:

[Alex]

I know it's not logical. I just have a thing for books.

So do I. Just not for every piece of paper to which which ink and binders glue has been applied.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Banana Shoe (http://kobilevidesign.blogspot.com/2010/04/banana-2010-leather.html)Wow, check out the rest of this guy's stuff, too. Some favs:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OvO57s_Slhs/S8VWFi0catI/AAAAAAAAAE8/YvlxVXagy6E/s320/Chewing+gum+5.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OvO57s_Slhs/TAtMRrpzT_I/AAAAAAAAAGk/GwF91rfL7gk/s320/Dog4.jpg

[Ghoulish Delight]

Or how about...

[kinda NSFW]
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OvO57s_Slhs/TJE0jHp_R-I/AAAAAAAAAIM/uADsw4GX9ys/s320/Blow+3.jpg

Oh, and I didn't really get that firs one you posted, CP, until I saw this shot of it...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_OvO57s_Slhs/S8VWavPu5jI/AAAAAAAAAFM/SJrfeVCgrX4/s320/Chewing+gum+sidewalk.jpg