Vitsœ | Good design Back in the early 1980s, Dieter Rams was becoming increasingly concerned by the state of the world around him – “an impenetrable confusion of forms, colours and noises.” Aware that he was a significant contributor to that world, he asked himself an important question: is my design good design? As good design cannot be measured in a finite way he set about expressing the ten most important principles for what he considered was good design. Here they are. Good design is innovative The possibilities for innovation are not, by any means, exhausted. Good design makes a product useful A product is bought to be used. Good design is aesthetic The aesthetic quality of a product is integral to its usefulness because products we use every day affect our person and our well-being. Good design makes a product understandable It clarifies the product’s structure. Good design is unobtrusive Products fulfilling a purpose are like tools. Good design is honest Good design is long-lasting
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A due colori Italian artist Alberto Seveso was born in Milan, but is now working as a freelancer in Portoscuso, Sardinia-Italy. His passion for graphic art started when he was in a young age and he was really fascinated by the graphic of skate decks and the cover of music CD of metal bands. From this passion he started to create his artwork. In his series ‘A due colori’ Seveso experiments with high-speed photography while trying to find a new way to make something beautiful using ink and water. Loving to play with colors and tones, this series embodies the concept of stopping time through ink in the image. All images © Alberto Seveso | Via: mindsparklemag
37 Home Library Design Ideas by Micle Mihai-Cristian | Bob Vila Nation interior design By Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Magazine on Jul 25, 2012 Probably the most “sacred” room of the entire crib, the home library combines relaxation with personal growth and completes the genuine atmosphere of a modern residence or apartment. As a tribute to these contemporary indoor oases, we put together a post with 37 beautiful home libraries, bearing within knowledge and acting as a refuge from the hectic lifestyle characterizing big cities. We also love reading nooks and window seats surrounded by books, which make for great relaxations spots.
Jesper Andersen Jesper Andersen is a professional concept artist currently working for Crytek Studios in Frankfurt, Germany. Jesper specializes in creating concept art for games including environments, characters, vehicles and weapons. Link: scribblehead.blogspot.com 20 Inventive Ways to Upcycle Shipping Pallets by Ian Rebello | Bob Vila Nation repurposing, diy By Inthralld on Aug 19, 2012 Shipping pallets have become a bit more popular with the quest for sustainable elements and materials in one’s home. With the popularity of Green Design and creative prototypes floating around out there, there are some great d.i.y. opportunities for things that can be found locally– like pallets. We’ve rounded up 20 great inventive uses of the bland old wooden pallet and put them together for you to gain some inspiration from. What have you made out of pallets? Visit Inthralld »
We Find Wildness All images from the series Fictions. 2007-2010 Between reality and fiction, the Belgian artist-photographer FILIP DUJARDIN recovers the art of collage to create a new language based on the modernist architectural tradition. A few years ago, FILIP DUJARDIN started reconstructing imaginary buildings. While DUJARDIN‘s work is mesmerizing on its own, it also taps into a rich history of architecture, both utopian and dystopian and gives a sly commentary on the current state of architecture. Amazing DIY & Crafts Ideas #2 Cupcake pin cushion via (dollarstorecrafts) Magazine rolled up bowl Mosaic Ornaments from CDs Pallet – just stain and take out some slats. Write out your favorite song lyrics or favorite chapter of a book. Dipped pinecone placecard holder Painted vases Puzzle shelf Spoon ornaments could ad a unique twist to a Christmas tree. Turn a Bookshelf into a Shoe Rack!
25 Inspirational Logos You Wish You Had Thought Of Yourself posted by Benjamin Reid with the tags: "Branding", "Logos", "Marketing" . Logos as you know them are everywhere we look – but they’re not always all that great. We see a bunch of boring logos every single day, and to be honest, the world could be spiced up some what if people took more time over their logos and paid attention to the smaller details. This post features 25 inspirational logos you wish you had thought of for yourself, whether for your own company or a client. What’s your favourite logo? If you like this post, you have to check out this book: “Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities (Voices That Matter)“.
DIY: Fabric Wall Art One of my very stylish friends has assembled several cool stretched fabric panels, which are hung in her home. I love the big, bold statement that this fabric art creates, so when I recently found directions on how to do it, I thought I'd pass it along to you. This tutorial is for a 20-inch-square fabric art piece. What You'll Need Four stretcher strips, 20 inches long (prices range from $2-6 each), available at art supply stores.One yard of fabric or a remnant of fabric approximately 30 inches by 36 inches Flat top push pins, approximately 30A hammer, which will help if you have problems pushing in the pinsPicture-hanging wire and screw set To find out how to make it, read more. Here's how, from Jen at Sew Mama Sew: Cut the fabric into a piece approximately 30-by-36-inches in size. For even more details, including a great pictorial, go to Sew Mama Sew. Source
fields Fields is an experimental particle field sandbox. Millions of small particles are driven by force fields, which you can move, resize and change their parameters and this way create abstract compositions. This is a remake of my older but favourite experiment. Press "RANDOM SCENE" for new scene, then click to viewport and drag thumbs to change the field parameters. You can find new Fluidance motion effect or more experiments here. Controls: SCENE - move - drag scene with left mouse button - rotate - right mouse button (left-right) - zoom - right mouse button (up-down) or mouse scroll FIELD PARAMETERS - move field - drag the center thumb - field strength - drag thumb on horizontal line - first modificator - drag thumb on top line - second modificator - drag thumb on bottom line Tools: Keyboard shortcuts: Troubleshoot help: Found out that applet is not working with Chrome on some systems. Programmed in processing.
Dorm Crafts: Cool Cork Boards You've seen them at the craft and dime store: flimsy cork squares by the four-pack. You're supposed to stick these things on your wall, where they're guaranteed to look, well, tacky, especially if you've outfitted the rest of that dorm desk with a cool DIY blotter of one type or another. There are only two things that are good about these cork boards - the ridiculously low price and the fact that they're so easy to transform. With just a little paint, this easy dorm craft project transforms even the most mundane, $1 cork square into a very cool dorm bulletin board. Here's what you'll need to make a snazzy striped, whimsical dotted or checkerboard bulletin board: 12"x12" Cork board squares Acrylic paints A sponge for painting An exacto knife Blue painters tape, square Post-its or round stickers
Art History Through Sci Fi-Colored Glasses Pastiche? Mash-up? The best form of flattery? John Mattos took on Marcel Duchamp’s mechanically abstracted Nude Descending a Staircase and brilliantly reset it with C3PO. Tim O’Brien hears his master’s robotic voice. Abbott Handerson Thayer, often noted as a painter of angels, punked up a bit by Greg Manchess. Cyril van der Haegen inserts unspeakable evil into N. It’s a tough race to see what has been parodied more: the Mona Lisa, American Gothic, or Napoleon Crossing the Alps. Tristan Elwell invokes Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa for the cover to Jo Walton’s novel Tooth and Claw. Thanks to Zelda Devon for pointing me to this William Stout, an homage to Norwegian artist Theodor Kittelsen’s “The White Bear King.” Arthur Suydam’s “Uncle Sam,” originated by James Montgomery Flagg. A super-sweet Halloween recasting of Norman Rockwell’s “The Runaway” by Luke Radi. There are numberous renditions of Rockwell’s “Freedom from Want,” part of his series based on Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms.”