A Tool to Deceive and Slaughter

So, this piece is pretty much brilliant! I love art that can sustain itself! Haha! Caleb Larsen has created a black box with an ethernet plug on the back. Basically, you purchase the box off of eBay. Once shipped to you, it's your responsibility to plug it into an ethernet jack, where it'll immediately put itself as an auctionable item, with the starting bid at the most recent winning amount! So, all you have to do is invest at the current price and you'll be sure to get your money back at the next win!.... I think?

Check out the most recent auction!

Augmented (Hyper)Reality

So, Augmented Reality is really taking off. But, what does the mean for the future? Well, Keiichi Matsuda has an interesting vision.

Augmented (hyper)Reality: Domestic Robocop from Keiichi Matsuda on Vimeo.

Open Your Heart

Michel Gondry has finished another really amazing video, this time for Mia Doi Todd. I love it, because although it's obviously choreographed, there's an amazing humanistic and realistic element to this piece. You can tell this group is performing purely for the spirit of the music. Watch the video.

Haiti Earthquake 360°

In the mood for something really trippy? CNN has released a new video driving down the street in Haiti... and, it's interactive. You can actually rotate the video around, similar to Street View in Google Maps.

Pappeltalks

I love this CD packaging idea by Hubero Kororo! The first time you open the package, a patch of ink/dye pervades the surface of the cover, creating a unique design. Each package varies in color and produces different effects depending on how one opens it. One guy tried opening it with a drill!

PAPPELTALKS from vizage on Vimeo.

Jacket + Bookmark

AH! I love these fantastic bookmarks that integrate with the content of their respective book! I'm obsessed with the Robin Hood one! Check out the others by Igor Udushlivy!

Alaska Nanooks 2010 Hockey Intro

Just watch it. Haha!

Alaska Nanooks 2010 Hockey Intro from Szymon Weglarski on Vimeo.

Vanishing Point

Check out this beautiful video by Japanese artist Takuya Hosogane! I love the format!

Sleep Suit

Here's a beautiful suit designed by Forrest Jessee, which basically allows you to take a cat nap... anywhere! Primarily made of EVA foam, the suit allows a constant connection and disconnection from your outside surroundings, offering holes for human contact. Check out his AMAZING blog post.

Wooden Carpet

Creating a malleable surface out of pure geometry, Elisa Strozyk crafts a beautiful textile.... out of wood. More photos on her site.

raraahahahromaromamagagaoohlala.com

Haha! For all you GaGa fans out tharrr! Just check it out. 'Nuff said!

raraahahahromaromamagagaoohlala.com

Journey to Zero

Journey to zero is an absolutely gorgeous site promoting our goal towards zero emissions. The entire interface is draggable, which is not a new form of navigation, but it still works quite well with the "desktop" look and feel. The typography is just stellar and the vibrancy of flat areas of color demand for you to make new compositions.

Will You Marry Me?

So, I love unique ways of proposing? I also love the trend of light writing, although it's a bit overdone at this point. It's still a really neat trick. Well, these guys have taken it a step further, and have executed a really elaborate light writing piece.

Light Writing Proposal from Derick Childress on Vimeo.

N Building

Here's a great video showing how augmented reality can be taken a step further– into large scale buildings displaying different messages at different times of the year!

N Building from Alexander Reeder on Vimeo.

KFC Racist Advertisement

Uh...... is this video racist? I'm pretty sure it is.

NTER CHNG

So, I'm super excited because I'm busy preparing for a show this Friday, Jan. 8th! It's an installation at the Arts Incubator Cocoon gallery. We're currently building a curved wall within the space, allowing people on each side to communicate by text messaging.
You should come! And, bring a cell phone! Get ready for more photos! In the meantime, visit the splash page.

XO-3

So, we saw the BEAUTIFUL concepts for the XO-2, the One Laptop Per Child's dual touchscreen computer. Well, here's the newest concept for the XO-3! OLPC is tapping into the simplicity of the tablet that's going around– making it a one screen, touch interface. And... they're hoping to release it for $75 a piece! WOO!

Cipher

Cipher is an AMAZING drinking glass concept by Damjan Stanković! So, when idle, the glass appears to be patterned with a sequence of random dots. BUT! What's AMAZING is that when different liquids are added, the glass will "decipher" its contents based on the color of the liquid! I love it! More photos on his showcase!

Facebook Holiday Gift

Facebook gave out 19" x 19" beautifully embossed posters to all of their advertisers. From the illustrative style of Ben Barry, a Facebook designer, the poster came with a silk-screened token, allowing the recipient to donate $75 to the public school of their choice. More gorgeous photos at UnderConsideration.

Hero

I just found out something. Apparently, I'm a hero! Why? Because I've been paying Swedish Broadcasting Fees. That's right. And, they've made this video to celebrate my acts of heroism. Check it out..... or make your own!

Top 10 Foodgasms of 2009

HAHA! I think food is pretty much hilarious. Even more hilarious is humanity's intense infatuation with putting something in your mouth only for a brief moment. It's weird... I know. Anyway, I love that someone has finally commented on this. Check out FoodNetworkHumor's 10 biggest "foodgasms" from last year! Here are some of my faves.

cubeme

I really want this cube lamp, ottoman from garniec zlota!!! More photos!

T2 Holiday Card

We just finished the interactive holiday card for T2! We had these amazing custom chocolate doves made by Diana Phillips Artisan Chocolates. The doves were interlocked, and the recipient could give one to a friend. Also, we put an augmented reality marker on the bottom, where they can go to this site for an extended experience! Try it out!

We also made this demo video!