Mickey Jackson Mouse

Posted on July 28, 2009 Under Design

An interesting/odd project by atelier Alessio Blanco for Walt Disney Company: Mickey Mouse was born as anthropomorphic mouse and from its origins until today has evolved to meet the aesthetic taste of a society in constant transformation. Continuing this process,…

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Stretch Shelves

Posted on July 27, 2009 Under Design

Most shelving units lend a sort of rigid organizational structure to those things you need to store within plain sight. Unfortunately, when things get tight you're often forced to cram your belongings into that confined space for results that are…

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The MoMA Summer Planner

Posted on July 27, 2009 Under Art

Nice work, the MoMA Summer planner customizes a plan of events for your experience based on your social profiles and personality. Looks sexy too, check it out.

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Flipside Wallet 2.0

Posted on July 24, 2009 Under Design

At the beginning of the year, we found ourselves with a modern, more secure alternative to the classic wallet. Something that went ages without a sufficient redesign (the money clip doesn't count) is getting another makeover this year. The new…

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New York + Google Maps = Font

Posted on July 24, 2009 Under Design

You can already check out Google Maps by Josh Spear, but what about Josh Spear by Google Maps? For this, we've got British researcher Rachel Young to thank. Inspired by the Google Maps Typography of Rhett Dashwood, she created this "font"…

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Think Outside The Parking Box Competition

Posted on July 23, 2009 Under Design

The parking landscape of the urban jungle can often be rather dull. Those who have the need to keep their speedy vehicles within reach at all times are forced to maneuver their esteemed automobile in between layers of drab cement…

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Adam Cruickshank: Mixed Biz

Posted on July 23, 2009 Under Design

Nice work by graphic designer and illustrator Adam Cruickshank. Especially a fan of all his t-shirt work. There are a few of my favorites after the jump. Check him out. (more…)

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When Driving Becomes Writing

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Two typographers (Pierre&Damien of plmd.me) and a pro driver (Stef van Campenhoudt) collaborated to design a font with a car"“ literally. The car movements were tracked using a custom software, designed by interactive artist Zachary Lieberman. Check out the video. You can…

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Lumadessa's Flora Fauna Prints

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Visual aesthetics from the mid-century modern era, with a touch of Japan. Gorgeous work by Josh Brill of Lumadessa each limited to 50, signed and numbered by the artist. $20 each, a great gift for the bird lover in your…

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Sofia Tallal's Chiseled Faucet

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Really interesting work from Sofian Tallal, an industrial designer in Amman Jordan. I love this Chiseled faucet! The "Chiseled" concept is the first of a high-end bathroom/kitchen faucet range designed as if carved out of a block of chrome. The…

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