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15 Dec 00:57
mechaneu v1 3D printed spherical gear system kinetic sculpture
by rodrigo caula I designboom
developed to explore the limits of 3D printing as an art form, the miniature sculptures feature an elaborate network of 64 interlocking gears and support structures.
The post mechaneu v1 3D printed spherical gear system kinetic sculpture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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14 Dec 16:15
New Paper Hummingbirds by Cheong-ah Hwang
by Christopher Jobson
Hummingbird, 2010
Korean paper artist Cheong-ah Hwang who is currently based in Columbus, Ohio creates delicate paper sculptures that blur the line between 2D and 3D art using dimensional illusion. The paper is cut and layered to give the final object depth and form, but remains essentially a flat piece. You can see more of her new work including other paper illustrations over on Flickr.
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06 Dec 19:59
We Are Nature Vol. III: New Double and Triple Exposure Portraits by Christoffer Relander
by Christopher Jobson
Photographer Christoffer Relander (previously here and here) returns with the third installment of his beautifully executed multiple exposure photographs that blend aspects of nature with portraits of people. Titled We Are Nature Vol. III, the series continues the Finnish photog’s experimentation with layering images in-camera using his Nikon D800, without the use of Photoshop. Prints available on request.
Spyros.papageorgiou, donotreply and 3 others like this
06 Dec 09:38
Just Remember These Simple Things for a Better Day
Rosalind, Cecilieaux Bois de Murier and 7 others like this
28 Nov 11:07
Cherry picked blossom's Photos - A curation of everyday life
by cherrypickedblossom
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26 Nov 10:39
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by kndll
Sofía Henao, Cooper Griggs and -1 others like this
21 Nov 12:00
New Animal and Insect Assemblages Made from Repurposed Objects by Edouard Martinet
by Christopher Jobson
Butterfly. 25″ x 14″ x 22″ H. Legs: bike brake parts, pieces of windshield wipers, bike chains. Abdomen: old acetylene light tank. Thorax: car suspension part, small spoon parts, cream chargers. Head: headlights, bike parts. Butterfly trunk: clock springs. Hair: pieces of a typewriter daisy wheel. Antennae: brake cables, drawer knobs.
Butterfly, detail.
Butterfly, detail.
Rhinoceros beetle. 13″ x 11″ x 6″ H. Legs: bike brake parts, bike derailleur chain, bike chain ring. Head and horn: small bike brake, pieces of a typewriter daisy wheel. Antennae: small bike parts. Thorax: shoe tree, bike Luxor headlight. Abdomen: motorbike light, shell-shaped drawer handles.
Rhinoceros beetle, detail.
Three-spined stickleback. 34″ x 5″ x 13″ H. Body: moped fenders and chain guards. Bones: tablespoons. Gills: car door parts. Fins: cake tins, fish slices, compasses. Tail: motorbike silencer, fish slices. Eyes: flashlights. Head: Solex front fenders.
Moth. 31″ x 16″ x 7″ H. Wings: moped chain guards (rusted and patinated). Abdomen: motorbike headlights. Thorax: very old car headlamp. Legs: large upholstery tacks, car boot hinges, pieces of windshield wipers, bike brake parts, chain guards. Head: old rear position lamps, bike parts, pieces of a daisy wheel. Butterfly trunk: clock springs. Antennae: aluminium heating resistor.
Moth, detail.
Wasp. 11″ x 6″ x 16″ H. Abdomen: steel tips for boots, bike headlights. Thorax and head: steel tips and bells from bikes and typewriters. Eyes: vintage watch case. Antennae: spectacles arms. Legs: bike brakes, bike chain, spoon handles. Wings: glass.
Red ant. 25″ x 16″ x 9″ H. Thorax and head: sauce spoons, car parts. Eyes: marbles. Abdomen: bike or motorbike headlights. Antennae: small bike chains. Legs: cream chargers, brake parts, chains, alarm clock feet, spoon handles.
Dragonfly. 37″ x 49″ x 15″ H. Abdomen: patinated copper/brass bicycle pump, car horn part, parts of old acetylene bike lights (at the ends). Thorax: two motorbike rear lights, shell-shaped drawer handles, big upholstery tacks. Head: car or lorry old stop lights, parts of acetylene bike lights, parts of a daisy wheel for typewriter (hair from the mouth). Legs: tubes, bike cable guide, wing nuts, wire. Wings: umbrella ribs, wire, wire netting for hen coops.
Dragonfly, detail.
When looking at these perfectly assembled sculptures by French artist Edouard Martinet (previously) it’s difficult to believe the raw materials he used ever existed in another form. Yet every head, thorax, leg, wing, and eye from these assorted creatures was once part of a car, bicycle, typewriter, or other found object. Reading through his material lists it becomes clear how completely thorough and judicious Martinet is in selecting the perfect objects to realize his vision, truly a master of his craft. Via Sladmore Contemporary:
His degree of virtuosity is unique: he does not solder or weld parts. His sculptures are screwed together. This gives his forms an extra level of visual richness – but not in a way that merely conveys the dry precision of, say, a watchmaker. There is an X-Factor here, a graceful wit, a re-imagining of the obvious in which a beautifully finished object glows not with perfection, but with character, with new life. Martinet takes about a month to make a sculpture and will often work on two or three pieces at the same time. It took him just four weeks to make his first sculpture and 17 years for his most recent completion!
If you want to see these new pieces up close, Martinet opens a new exhibition at Sladmore Contemporary in London, November 27 through January 31, 2014. You can see several additional new works on his website.
Juan Pablo Salazar, rygzengrho and 4 others like this
21 Nov 11:58
noia intramuros urban furniture revitalizes public spaces
by cenlitros
a flexible system of modular benches are able to adapt to the diversity of the historic area of noia, a small town on the galician coast.
The post noia intramuros urban furniture revitalizes public spaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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14 Nov 12:49
IDEO designs pain-free cambium C17 bicycle seat for brooks
by rodrigo caula I designboom
unlike traditional brooks leather bike saddles that need months to break in, the cambium C17 provides comfort from day one.
The post IDEO designs pain-free cambium C17 bicycle seat for brooks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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14 Nov 12:40
reading net turns libraries into hanging learning labs
by nina azzarello I designboom
the hanging web is tautly attached to the railings of a lofted path, and allows both children and adults climb onto the woven expanse.
The post reading net turns libraries into hanging learning labs appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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13 Nov 12:42
scotch & jazz @ dusk
by joenagle
Sofía Henao:3
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13 Nov 11:18
Lanzan primer airbag para ciclistas
El airbag protege la cabeza y cuello del ciclista en caso de colisión. El dispositivo acaba de salir a la venta después de siete años en desarrollo.
El invento luce como una especie de bufanda abultada que se cierra en torno al cuello mediante una cremallera y en su interior aloja un airbag con forma de casco.
Vea en este enlace cómo funciona el casco
La estructura inflable se activa mediante un inyector de helio de alta velocidad que infla el gas desde la nuca, protegiendo incluso el cuello y la parte frontal del cráneo del ciclista.
La activación del casco depende de una serie de sensores (acelerómetro y giróscopo), y se alimenta de una batería recargable mediante USB, y cuya autonomía (con el airbag activo) es de 18 horas.
Para activar el dispositivo basta con cerrar la cremallera y sujetar el extremo de la misma. Igualmente, al abrirla, Hovdig se desactiva, por lo que no habrá que cargar la batería todos los días.
Como todo airbag, el Hovdig es de un sólo uso. La compañía que lo fabrica también lo repone, pero el valor lo asume el usuario.
Hovdig elimina las molestias de tener que llevar algo sujeto sobre el pelo. El dispositivo, eso sí, no parece muy agradable en climas cálidos. Disfrutar de un dispositivo de protección cuesta 399 euros.
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11 Nov 13:01
The Growing Bookshelf
by Troy Turner
The REK Bookcase Junior was designed to grow with your little tot! The 5 part system utilizes a unique S-shape design that makes it easy to shift without disassembly. Composed of poplar plywood, it’s also lightweight. Each section can be pushed together or pulled apart according to shelving need and spatial requirements. As the child’s book collection grows, so does REK! Get it here!
Designer: Reinier de Jong
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11 Nov 13:01
forever pillow by BCXSY & HUZI offers endless resting options
by andrea chin I designboom
the design's moebius strip form allows users to twist and turn it with infinite possibilites, inviting you to relax and unwind and in any way.
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10 Nov 13:22
This is how alcohol looks under the microscope:
A company called Bevshots has produced a series of shots of booze under the microscope at the Florida State University’s chemistry labs.
Molecules at 1000x Magnification
Champagne:
Dry Martini:
Margarita:
Pina Colada:
Sake:
Scotch:
Tequila:
Vodka:
Holy shit, this is beautiful.
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10 Nov 13:17
(via Door-to-Door Prosletyzing - Born Again Pagan Cartoons)...
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