November 2009
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Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr
This is a very cool concept by New York artist Kevin Cyr. In 2008, he built the Camper Bike as a functioning sculptural piece and also did a series of amazing paintings with it. I’m trying to figure out how a tall person could actually sleep in there. I think there would have to be some sort of fold-out platform on the top portion so they could fit the long way. If that were the case,...
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“The best way to predict the future is to design it.”
– Buckminster Fuller
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GOOD: Rethinking Cities
GOOD Magazine has a beautiful set of infographics (as always) on eight cities that are becoming smarter and more innovative in key areas such as energy, education, and public safety. See them all here: Rethinking Cities
Nov 20th
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SUV, the anti-Snuggie? Not so much.
First of all, this is a really good ad. And apparently it’s working. That said, do we honestly still believe that an SUV is the opposite of a Snuggie? Fat chance, tough guy. There are about a zillion soccer moms parading around outside the nearest Crate & Barrel that would beg to differ. In fact, SUVs have come to represent the exact same thing as a Snuggie… warm, protective,...
Nov 20th
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'SustainAble' graphic design book
SustainAble: a handbook of materials and applications for graphic designers and their clients Whether graphic designers like it or not, our profession is not the most environmentally friendly. Aside from all the excess consumerism we may be contributing to, our print work can eat up a shit-ton of paper. And as much as we may push for recycled papers, our clients may not go for it. The key to...
Nov 18th
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Modern Evolution is based on the simple concept that design should help solve problems, not perpetuate them. Creative and strategic thinking can make things more interesting, more effective, more sustainable, more fun, and just plain better — for ourselves and for the world around us. We aim to promote a culture of positive creativity. So, like a mother bird feeding her young, we chew up...
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