DNA 11: From life comes art

Posted on August 11, 2005 Under Art

I've seen this make the rounds over the past few weeks, and I really like what I see. DNA 11 is a service that creates an abstract and original piece of artwork from a simple sample of your DNA. The…

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Michael Lau’s Mr. Shoe

Posted on August 9, 2005 Under Design

The Michael Lau and Nike Mr. Shoe boggle heads were a bit of a mystery until all the Nike Hong Kong pages were translated for me-- so here's what I know. They're are a few different mass-produced versions for sale,…

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Bridge Footwear

Posted on July 13, 2005 Under Fashion

There's another online shop for the old-school and rare sneaker lovers out there, they're called Bridge Footwear. They have a solid lineup, an impressive collection of rare kicks. Lots of classics, and rarities like the Nom De Guerr Air 180…

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softservice

Posted on July 6, 2005 Under Fashion

softservice's line of t-shirts responds to the "homogeneity and ubiquity" of commercial "superstore" clothing. All of the shirts are individually hand-painted and embroidered, giving them each a unique appearance. I'm all about limited edition and one of a kind designs--and…

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MJ is OK!

Posted on June 22, 2005 Under Fashion

The case was a thriller, but he beat it. Aren't you glad MJ is OK!? It was only a matter of time before a shirt with this message made it to the market, and I'm happy with what I see.…

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Motorola and oki-ni

Posted on May 18, 2005 Under Gadgetry

I dig everything oki-ni is up to, they always are up to some of the sickest design and co-branding around. This is a collaboration they just did with Motorola, re-designing faceplates for the V600 phone. The collaborations are with Fashion…

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I-Manifest

Posted on May 16, 2005 Under Fashion

I don't know much about who is behind I-Manifest except they're clearly very talented. I love what they have going on, and the products look totally great. The stuff is limited edition, hand printed on super soft t-shirts, and the…

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Chimp Artwork

Posted on May 12, 2005 Under Life

It's hard to believe this artwork was done by a Chimpanzee named Congo in the late 1950's, and even more impressive is that it's for sale at MoCA, in London. "Congo's paintings originiated in a 1957 Institute of Contemporary Arts…

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Angry Young Cliche

Posted on May 11, 2005 Under Books

Angry Young Cliche is a 160 page book, exploring the interaction of social and political commentary within the realm of concept-based design. The book is full of work from Colin Smith--an incredibly talented graphic designer, soon to be Savannah College…

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Starck + Puma

Posted on April 6, 2005 Under Fashion

Spring is upon us, which means it's sandal time for many of us. Super designer Philippe Starck (and he really is on a rampage right now) is at it again, partnering up with Puma. He has a handful of different…

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