Originally in German and recently made available in English by publishing house Gestalten, editors C. Warnier, D. Verbruggen, S. Ehmann and R. Klanten have put together a book documenting the progress, noted accomplishments and growing potential of 3D printing. Printing Things: Visions & Essentials for 3D Printing is a 256-page collection of images and ideas on […]
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Jul
As we enter the golden age of a fascinating & new technology
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Feb
A timepiece that extols the virtues of patience
We’ve been fans of Mr. Jones’ watch creations for quite awhile now, posting his Cyclops, All Around the World and Last Laugh timepieces in the past. Now designer Crispin Jones has unveiled his latest watch, “Good Things”, which like the his previous models incorporates a very creative trick to its chronological madness. As a testament to […]
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Sep
A new edition of bags from the Switzerland design studio
Aekae studio announces the launch of two new products designed for the QWSTION-collection by Aekae. In conjunction with the idea-driven Switzerland-based design studio, the master Swiss bag makers at QWSTION bring you the Red Wine Edition Daypack and Weekender — bags made with a dedication to produce only the best in form and function. If […]
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Jul
West Coast debut July 23 at MOCA Pacific Design Center
It’s a big week coming up for Miranda July. The Los Angeles-based artist/filmmaker has an exhibit of eleven sculptures opening at MOCA‘s satellite Pacific Design Center gallery this weekend, and her second feature film, The Future, hits theaters on Friday. She might be giving manic Renaissance man James Franco a run for his money. July’s […]
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Jun
A pop folk ode to Material Things
Don’t be surprised if you start hearing the ear-worm whistling of Jake Troth‘s first single, “Material Things”, in the most materialistic of places. The song is a 150-second burst of pop magic, a delirious ode to all things fine and expensive — the track’s melodic hook, matched with the simple “cha-ching” chorus, will follow you […]
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Apr
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The hilariously stimulating art of Barnaby Barford
I don’t know what it is, but I have a soft spot for toys and dolls doing very bad things. Very very bad things. Whether its Barbie committing bloody kitchen decapitations, action figures attacking naked girls and acting like stalking paparazzi, or just straight-up Barbie Porn, something always strikes a satiric chord when the innocent […]
