I was wondering how they were going to package it- well, here it is.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Apple Obsession
I meant to post this yesterday, but I was walking past the Soho Apple Store on Thursday night around 11:30pm and ran in to the ridiculous line of people who had been waiting for the iPhone release for an entire week. This is what Apple is bringing us to- sad!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Inside China's Vast Factories
Lunch time in the cafeteria of Youngor Textiles, the largest suit maker in China, lasts around 20 minutes.
A few hours drive outside of Shanghai, this giant textile factory has imported top-of-the-line machines from Belgium. At the time of this photo, the company was about to expand by about 200 machines to a total of 500. The floor of the workroom shakes from the operation of the machines.
Bird Mobile
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 2005
The largest mobile-phone manufacturer in China when this photo was shot, Bird Mobile has since been overtaken. Here, workers complete a manual-assembly portion of the phone-production process.
A few hours drive outside of Shanghai, this giant textile factory has imported top-of-the-line machines from Belgium. At the time of this photo, the company was about to expand by about 200 machines to a total of 500. The floor of the workroom shakes from the operation of the machines.
Bird Mobile
Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 2005
The largest mobile-phone manufacturer in China when this photo was shot, Bird Mobile has since been overtaken. Here, workers complete a manual-assembly portion of the phone-production process.
Friday, June 22, 2007
Kinetic Sculpture
If you have a second, this is definitely worth watching. This man apparetly uses the laws of kinetics to build movable objects powered by the wind. Not only are they amazing to see move without man-power, but they are absolutely gorgeous.
To watch, click here
The Talented Mr. Lyrebird
I'm a huge fan of BBC's recent debut of "Planet Earth". But Sir David Frederick Attenborough, OM, CH, CVO, CBE, FRS, has been in the game for a long time. Here is an older clip of his on the amazing talents of the Lyre Bird. This is absolutely AMAZING!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Visual Inspiration: Alki1's Flickr Archive
Alki1's Flickr archive of historical graphic design and photographic posters is truly inspirational. With images spanning from all over the globe, its an amazing compilation of beautiful art. If you are in need of some visual inspiration,
click here
Friday, June 15, 2007
Tom Dixon on Sustainability
Especially as designers, my friends and I often find ourselves in conversations pertaining to sustainability. Here, famed UK designer Tom Dixon explains a few ways how we can actually take our conversatoins and make them real life. Novel idea, no?
BUY (LESS) CRAP
Strolling through Times Square last year, Ben Davis was struck by the endless ads for (RED)—the Bono-fronted campaign that sends proceeds from the sale of red-colored, (RED)-branded products to the Global Fund, an organization devoted to fighting AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. He was bothered by the strange mix of charity and consumerism: “I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be better to give money directly to the charity?’” That option, however, isn’t available at participating stores like Gap and Apple, nor can it be found on (RED)’s website. So he launched the Buy (Less) campaign, a tongue-in-cheek send-up of (RED)’s ads, with posters calling the program “meaning(less)” and a petition beseeching (RED) to allow giving to the Global Fund directly rather than merely as an afterthought when buying an iPod.
SUCH A GREAT IDEA!
For more information, PLEASE, click here
Frank O. Gehry's Newest Creation
The new, landmark Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a member of the Luxury Collection, is nestled in the “City of Wine.” Designed by renowned architect Frank O. Gehry, the hotel is his second masterpiece in Spain, after Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. His design breaks all typical hotel molds, giving a fresh and innovative perspective on hotel architecture. Take a look.
For more information, click here
For more information, click here
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Video: UN Millennium Declaration
Millennium Promise wants to eradicate extreme world poverty by 2025. The following video, which premiered at last night's joint benefit for Millennium Promise and Malaria No More in New York City, outlines the 8 goals of the original Millennium Declaration, providing a visual companion to the inspirational words of Kofi Annan's 2000 Millennium Summit address to the UN.
Beautifully done, you dont even need your volume on to get what they are saying.
To find out how you can get involved, click here
Beautifully done, you dont even need your volume on to get what they are saying.
To find out how you can get involved, click here
Dubai
I have been hearing about Dubai for awhile now and seeing pictures of new development here and there, but after my last post I thought I 'd really check in to whats going on over there and if it was worth all the big stir. A building boom in the emirate has led to a whole host of chart breakers, in categories including highest apartment, biggest mall, and one of the world's most unique resorts.. It's amazing what man, and money, can do. Here are a FEW highlights of new developments that are going on.
THE WORLD
The World will consist of between 250 to 300 smaller private artificial islands divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. The islands, which range from 250,000 to 900,000 square feet, can be bought by individual developers or private owners -- starting at $6.85 million.
The only way to get between each island is by boat...or yacht, given the clientele. A notable engineering feat: The project incorporates two protective breakwaters to protect the islands from waves, consisting of one submerged reef (the outer breakwater) and an above-water structure (the inner breakwater)
THE PALM
The two Dubai islands, The Palm Jumeirah and The Palm Jebel Ali, will be built in the shape of date palm trees and consist of a trunk; a crown with 17 fronds; and a surrounding crescent island - the back of which forms the breakwater. Collectively, the island will support more than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive residential villas (sale), 1,000 unique water homes (sale), 5,000 shoreline apartments (sale), marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas, cinemas and various dive sites.
HYDROPOLIS
This hotel, the world's first underwater luxury resort, brings new meaning to the "ocean-view room." Situated 66 feet below the surface of the Persian Gulf, Hydropolis will feature 220 guest suites. Reinforced by concrete and steel, its Plexiglas walls and bubble-shaped dome ceilings offer sights of fish and other sea creatures. It's scheduled to open in late 2007.
DUBAILAND
A standout section of the sprawling, 3-billion-square-foot theme-park-like development known as Dubailand, Sports City will offer visitors a staggering variety of athletic venues, from elegant, gigantic stadia to state-of-the-art participatory parks for skateboarding, indoor rock climbing, and other activities. Not to mention facilities for polo, car racing, golf, and extreme sports.
DUBAI MALL
Thirty-five million people are expected to visit the Dubai Mall, developed by Emaar Properties, during 2006, its inaugural year. There's plenty to do, since, at more than 5 million square feet, it's the biggest mall in the world. It will house 15 sub-malls, a skating rink, an aquarium, and the planet's biggest gold souk (market). DP Architects
BURJ DUBAI
The Burj Dubai will be the world's tallest building when it opens in 2009. Its shape is inspired by the indigenous desert flowers that often appear as decorative patterns in Islamic architecture, but it also has an engineering purpose: The swirl shape ensures that the mass of the structure lessens as it reaches the top, making the structure steadier. A mixed-use building developed by Dubai's Emaar Properties, the Burj Dubai will house shops, offices, residences, and entertainment venues. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
BUSINESS BAY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
DANCING TOWERS (PROPOSED)
TRUMP TOWER (PROPOSED)
THE WORLD
The World will consist of between 250 to 300 smaller private artificial islands divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. The islands, which range from 250,000 to 900,000 square feet, can be bought by individual developers or private owners -- starting at $6.85 million.
The only way to get between each island is by boat...or yacht, given the clientele. A notable engineering feat: The project incorporates two protective breakwaters to protect the islands from waves, consisting of one submerged reef (the outer breakwater) and an above-water structure (the inner breakwater)
THE PALM
The two Dubai islands, The Palm Jumeirah and The Palm Jebel Ali, will be built in the shape of date palm trees and consist of a trunk; a crown with 17 fronds; and a surrounding crescent island - the back of which forms the breakwater. Collectively, the island will support more than 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 exclusive residential villas (sale), 1,000 unique water homes (sale), 5,000 shoreline apartments (sale), marinas, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls, sports facilities, health spas, cinemas and various dive sites.
HYDROPOLIS
This hotel, the world's first underwater luxury resort, brings new meaning to the "ocean-view room." Situated 66 feet below the surface of the Persian Gulf, Hydropolis will feature 220 guest suites. Reinforced by concrete and steel, its Plexiglas walls and bubble-shaped dome ceilings offer sights of fish and other sea creatures. It's scheduled to open in late 2007.
DUBAILAND
A standout section of the sprawling, 3-billion-square-foot theme-park-like development known as Dubailand, Sports City will offer visitors a staggering variety of athletic venues, from elegant, gigantic stadia to state-of-the-art participatory parks for skateboarding, indoor rock climbing, and other activities. Not to mention facilities for polo, car racing, golf, and extreme sports.
DUBAI MALL
Thirty-five million people are expected to visit the Dubai Mall, developed by Emaar Properties, during 2006, its inaugural year. There's plenty to do, since, at more than 5 million square feet, it's the biggest mall in the world. It will house 15 sub-malls, a skating rink, an aquarium, and the planet's biggest gold souk (market). DP Architects
BURJ DUBAI
The Burj Dubai will be the world's tallest building when it opens in 2009. Its shape is inspired by the indigenous desert flowers that often appear as decorative patterns in Islamic architecture, but it also has an engineering purpose: The swirl shape ensures that the mass of the structure lessens as it reaches the top, making the structure steadier. A mixed-use building developed by Dubai's Emaar Properties, the Burj Dubai will house shops, offices, residences, and entertainment venues. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
BUSINESS BAY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
DANCING TOWERS (PROPOSED)
TRUMP TOWER (PROPOSED)
Arab Money
Ski Dubai in Dubai Emirates Mall started in December 2005 is the worlds third largest indoor ski slope, measuring 400 meters and using 6000 tons of snow. Take a look.
Monday, June 11, 2007
New York Celebrates Moleskin
From June 1st to June 29th [Detour:The Moleskine City Notebook Experience] is on display at the Art Directors Club in NYC. The 70 notebooks given by Moleskine to some of the most creative artists, architects, film directors, graphic designers, illustrators, and writers around the world, fill the endless corridor of the ADC in a project designed by Zetalab to support Lettera 27 , a non-profit organization whose mission is to defend the right to literacy and education in the world's most deprived areas.
And one of my personal favorites from Ruben Toledo's sketchbook.
To view other pictures from the exhibition, go to molskinerie.com
And one of my personal favorites from Ruben Toledo's sketchbook.
To view other pictures from the exhibition, go to molskinerie.com
Internet Porn
The Lucrative Business of Online Sex
Whether you love it or hate it, the fact still stands, online pornography is alive and thriving. GOOD Magazine investigates the ins and outs of online porn traffic, and just how much cash those sweaty-palmed clicks are bringing in. Very intriguing and ultimately quite sad.
Whether you love it or hate it, the fact still stands, online pornography is alive and thriving. GOOD Magazine investigates the ins and outs of online porn traffic, and just how much cash those sweaty-palmed clicks are bringing in. Very intriguing and ultimately quite sad.
Friday, June 8, 2007
What the World Eats
Time.com has put up a fascinating slideshow of sixteen images from Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio's book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats. The book looks amazing, as it compares and contrasts a week of groceries in households around the world, from Bhutan to Equador to the US to Chad.
www.time.com
One Second Photography
Check out this contest of high-speed photos. They are amazing. The one above, Going Down by Willymon, is classic.
www.crestock.com
Microsoft Photosynth
Microsoft just launched Photosynth, mindblowing new technology. It has to be one of the coolest things I have ever seen. WATCH THIS CLIP!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Running the Numbers
Chris Jordan's new series looks at contemporary American culture through the austere lens of statistics. Each image portrays a specific quantity of something. For instance...
Cell Phones, 2007
60x100"
Depicts 426,000 cell phones, equal to the number of cell phones retired in the US every day.
(click image to make bigger)
Partial zoom:
Detail at actual size:
Check out the rest of his exhibition at:
www.chrisjordan.com
Cell Phones, 2007
60x100"
Depicts 426,000 cell phones, equal to the number of cell phones retired in the US every day.
(click image to make bigger)
Partial zoom:
Detail at actual size:
Check out the rest of his exhibition at:
www.chrisjordan.com
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Japan's First Solar Powered Condo
Why are they so much more advanced than we are?!?
The Gradia Solare's roof is covered with photovoltaics, 1530 watts per apartment plus some surplus for the common areas. It appears that the solar panels are owned and managed by an outside company for fifteen years and then transferred to the Condo corporation, which probably keeps the upfront costs out of the sale price of the units. The building is full of features, including "Eco-cute" combo heat pumps for domestic water and heating, high efficiency appliances and filtered ventilation air. Various technologies are supposed to "reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to the amount absorbed by approximately 4,200 cedar trees"- They could plant some more instead of that sea of asphalt around the building.
The Gradia Solare's roof is covered with photovoltaics, 1530 watts per apartment plus some surplus for the common areas. It appears that the solar panels are owned and managed by an outside company for fifteen years and then transferred to the Condo corporation, which probably keeps the upfront costs out of the sale price of the units. The building is full of features, including "Eco-cute" combo heat pumps for domestic water and heating, high efficiency appliances and filtered ventilation air. Various technologies are supposed to "reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to the amount absorbed by approximately 4,200 cedar trees"- They could plant some more instead of that sea of asphalt around the building.
Google Street View Causing A Stir
Google just came out with the coolest thing since its introduction of Google Earth. It allows you to have a 360 street view from whereever you want. Obviously some people are up in arms about the detail and amount of information that you can see--those cheating husbands are going to have nowhere to hide!
check it out: Goggle Street View.com
and watch the demo:
check it out: Goggle Street View.com
and watch the demo:
Olympic Identity- London 2012
I remember in school one of our assignments was to come up with an identity system for the London 2012 games. I can tell you for sure that every students design was better than the one London just released. Supposedly based off the number 2012, it basically is a disaster. The BBC is actually holding a competition to see if anyone can come up with a better one. Apparently I'm not the only one who hates it.
Monday, June 4, 2007
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