Needless to say, this made me giggle.
The clothing line Heathen has some really cool promotion videos that make you wish you owned a super funky leather jacket too. Check out more after the jump. (More…)
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Claire Cipriani
Hans Hemmert’s project Level from 1997 consisted of a party thrown by the artist where each guest wore shoe extenders to make everyone two meters tall. At my towering height of five feet, one and a half inches (on a good day), I feel like I could really use a pair.
Hemmert used Level to eliminate awkward body language and bring all guests to the same level. It’s interesting to see how a simple height change can cause new dynamics in a group.
I guess maybe these shoes aren’t always the best idea, doing the twist might be a little tricky with a foot and a half of blue foam strapped to your legs. It’s a good thing they don’t really look like the dancing type.
Check out Hemmert’s other work and the work of his collaborators in the art collective Inges Idee here.
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Stream “South Dakota” here:
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I know we’ve been critical of Yale’s music scene in the past, but Sam Lee (’12) and childhood friend Alex Caplow are doing their best to change our minds. “Real Life Color”, released under the band name Magic Man, was written in various locations in France and recorded/mixed in the good ol’ US of A via email and internet.
I’ve seriously been listening to this on repeat for several days. Download the album for free here. Really. Now. Do it.
Maybe Lee can do a remix with everyone’s favorite admissions officer? I sure hope so.
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I’m sad to discover the Chinatown Storefront Library Project after its completion, still Boston Street Lab’s latest venture is a really great example of community outreach every city can learn from. The organization aims to find ways to make city life a little more human by promoting cultural and civic programs in downtown Boston. These programs strive towards surpassing our current economic problems and creating a sustainable future for the city. Read more after the jump…
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“Fall Creek is a transformative lighting environment. The walls and ceiling illuminate in the form of a forest. Leaves of light sprout and grow into a bright summer canopy, or drop and slide down the wall to create an inviting winter glow.”
Industrial designer Lucas Ainsworth has come up with a way to bridge the gap between modern life and the natural world. A merger of the two realms, “Fall Creek” is composed of electroluminescent paint applied over connected sheets of circuit-film. The amount of detail put into the work is stunning. Even the “stone garden” switch, which functions by moving three small stones through a path installed in the wall, is impeccably designed and shows great ingenuity. The therapeutic nature almost reminds me of light therapy. “Fall Creek” could provide comfort in the longest of winters.
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Almost all of the products we buy have undergone the process of design. Still, there is something almost abstract and philosophical about what really is good design.
Industrial designer Dieter Rams attempts to tackle these objective guidelines in his “Ten Principles for Good Design” that are sometimes even hailed as design’s ten commandments. From innovation to minimalism, Rams provides important advice for aspiring and even accomplished designers.
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Yesterday, Mattel announced the results of an online poll asking Twitter followers and Facebook fans to decide Barbie’s 125th and 126th career paths. Among architect, surgeon, and environmentalist were the two winning categories, news anchor and… get this… computer scientist?
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So like any normal, college aged, Ivy League student would, somewhere around 1:00 A.M. this morning I was struck by the urge to make a fort. Too bad I didn’t have this kit:
Really great and inspirational video by Makedo. I would totally live in that cardboard cottage, just saying.
Check out their website, browse the gallery, or become familiar with the crazy community surrounding sustainable and recycled designing in their blog.
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“The world is a ridiculous place. I am interested in the moments where things don’t quite line up. My practice is idea based. The core focus of my work is to raise questions, revel in the inconsistencies, and interrogate the obvious through a series of gestures.”
Bridging the gap between art and science, Caleb Larsen draws on technology and daily life to create his works. From a sculpture that perpetually sells itself on Ebay to the entire linear contents of a pen, Larsen’s work may not always speak for itself, but nevertheless makes a statement. Looking through his website provides page after page of innovative and thought-provoking installations…
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