Sunday, February 28, 2010
Nice commercial spot by Audi
Something about this spot reminded me of the BMW - Audi billboard adds in Santa Monica last year. Created by Venables Bell & Partners this commercial strikes back at BMW with humor and elegance.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Harvest by haroshi "Skate and Destroy"
Some of the sculptures on this exhibit are just incredible.
Japanese artists taking recycled art to another level:
Via: hypebeast
Japanese artists taking recycled art to another level:
Via: hypebeast
Monday, February 22, 2010
Agent introduces the CTRUS soccer ball
A design studio called Agent intends to change the way we think about soccer balls. After looking at their home page the only thing I can tell about the Agent design group is that they are as talented as they are secretive.
Agent approaches soccer ball design from a different perspective in every level. From a functionality standpoint the CTRUS ball comes equiped with a GPS chip that communicates the position of the ball to sensors around the field. This technology intends to aid officials and put an end to disputed calls.
It is worth noting that a similar technology called the RFID chip was developed back in 2005 by Adidas-Salomon AG, Cairos Technologies AG, and the Fraunhofer Institute.
From a structural standpoint the design of the CTRUS is unlike anything in the market right now. According to Agent:
'CTRUS’ functional principle is based on the mechanical properties of its materials. it is composed by
an inner structure (skelle-core) and an outer net-embedded shell, made out of reinforced elastomers.
these pieces have different durometer according to its structural location. the flexibility provided by
its materials, emulates the bounce of an inflated pneumatic soccer ball, but offers the advantage of
not loosing air. CTRUS doesn’t need air in order to perform.'
From an aesthetic standpoint one of the most notable features of the CTRUS is its ability to glow and change colors. The color change feature is intended to "display the critical game situations, such as goal, offside, kick force, travel speed and if the ball is over the goal line or outside the field of play, via a GPS/RFID inner light." As far as I am concerned the W1 and B2 models are most easy on the eyes.
Via The Design blog, and Designboom, and AGENT.
Agent approaches soccer ball design from a different perspective in every level. From a functionality standpoint the CTRUS ball comes equiped with a GPS chip that communicates the position of the ball to sensors around the field. This technology intends to aid officials and put an end to disputed calls.
It is worth noting that a similar technology called the RFID chip was developed back in 2005 by Adidas-Salomon AG, Cairos Technologies AG, and the Fraunhofer Institute.
From a structural standpoint the design of the CTRUS is unlike anything in the market right now. According to Agent:
'CTRUS’ functional principle is based on the mechanical properties of its materials. it is composed by
an inner structure (skelle-core) and an outer net-embedded shell, made out of reinforced elastomers.
these pieces have different durometer according to its structural location. the flexibility provided by
its materials, emulates the bounce of an inflated pneumatic soccer ball, but offers the advantage of
not loosing air. CTRUS doesn’t need air in order to perform.'
From an aesthetic standpoint one of the most notable features of the CTRUS is its ability to glow and change colors. The color change feature is intended to "display the critical game situations, such as goal, offside, kick force, travel speed and if the ball is over the goal line or outside the field of play, via a GPS/RFID inner light." As far as I am concerned the W1 and B2 models are most easy on the eyes.
CTRUS Design Process from AGENT. on Vimeo.
CTRUS - Envisioned by AGENT. from AGENT. on Vimeo.
Via The Design blog, and Designboom, and AGENT.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hipster Puppies
Narcissist dogs and clever quotes will surely make this blog a favorite of many.
"falcor begrudgingly explained to his mom that wearing girl’s jeans doesn’t make him gay."
"lucky thinks this unagi is too salty, and he knows because he lived in japan for a month"
"falcor begrudgingly explained to his mom that wearing girl’s jeans doesn’t make him gay."
"lucky thinks this unagi is too salty, and he knows because he lived in japan for a month"
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Lectures on line
One of my favorite things to seek out on line has always been lectures. Luckily there seems to be no shortage of lectures on all sorts of subjects. Here's some of the sites I visit when I'm looking for interesting and/or inspiring lectures:
TED
COFA talks
the 99%
Here´s one of my favorites
TED
COFA talks
the 99%
Here´s one of my favorites
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Another milestone for soccer in the U.S.
"The European Champions League final, the world's most widely viewed club-soccer match, will be shown on U.S. broadcast television for the first time this year when it airs on Fox from Madrid on May 22. Various sports are seeking a wider global footprint: Sunday's Super Bowl was carried live on Britain's BBC. Fox had originally planned to air the match on its FX cable channel."
Yet another sign of the rise in popularity of soccer in the United States.
Yet another sign of the rise in popularity of soccer in the United States.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Die Antwoord
I just came across this group from South Africa called Die Antwoord. Their website features what they refer to as "next level beats and gangsta skill lyrics". I love the photography work. Be sure to check out the secret chamber.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Puma commissions artist Kehinde Wiley
From Puma Creative:
"PUMA commissions Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley to create portraits of African Football Players to Celebrate World Cup 2010 Campaign"
Checkout these beautiful limited edition kicks.
"PUMA commissions Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley to create portraits of African Football Players to Celebrate World Cup 2010 Campaign"
Checkout these beautiful limited edition kicks.