idsketching.com - NEW free sketching & rendering resource
August 13th, 2008
A great new sketching and rendering resource is now on the web. idsketching.com has a great list of sketching essentials, videos, a blog, and more. The site at the moment is in its beta stage and will be growing over the next couple of weeks. There is some great stuff up on there, it’s worth a look. Oh and it’s all totally free.
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59 years old…
August 11th, 2008
(Re)make it new - by William Bostwick
August 10th, 2008
Harry Allen - My Brothers Frame
Nostalgia is a tricky thing. Do we really miss what we miss, or do we just like missing it? Who among us would voluntarily go back to middle school, that dismal cornucopia of bad hair, braces, and trapper keepers? And yet…the ’80s are back. It’s not just music, and it’s not just the last couple decades. Design has been going retro for years now as the recasting bug has swept the ID world, and everything’s fair game, from turn-of-the-century hunting-lodge chic to baroque ornamentation. But enough is enough.
The ICON A5 - light sport airplane
August 8th, 2008The ICON A5 is a light sport airplane (LSA) designed for everyday people (who happen to have enough money for not only a second car but a first plane). Aside from the fact that an LSA takes less training to pilot, the A5 focuses on the little things that almost make the idea of owning a plane feasible—easier storage and death-free landings.
ELEMENT x KRABO ECOllaboration
August 7th, 2008
Just to show that craft’s not dead…
Element Europe commissioned Krabo to hand-build five traditional, lugged steel track frames showcasing colors and detail directly inspired by Element’s logo and true nature. The classic black frames are accented with wood wheels, donned with the finest leather, and built up with premium components.
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BRANDT Aion - Small Kitchen Concept
August 7th, 2008
Here’s a great kitchen forecasting concept, a kitchen for small places in 10 years - an advanced study for Fagor Brandt by Antoine LeBrun.
Animavi Club Chair & Ottoman
August 7th, 2008
Testaments to simplicity and iconic contemporary form, the Animavi Club Chair and Ottoman promise artisan-quality craftsmanship, durability, and timeless appeal.
It’s got a conscience too! Made from a recycled steel frame, vegetable-tanned premium cowhide leather, soy-based foam cushion, 100% natural wool liner, and joined with a water-based adhesive, you’ll feel so much better after laying $7,000 down.
non.object - Design Fiction
August 4th, 2008
Non.Object was established in spring of 2006 with the goal of conceiving and realising design experiences at a fundamentally new level.
q: so, what is non.object?
a: non.object is the space between you and the object.
Looking beyond the object itself. Inside and out - focusing on the ethos that defines the being of an object. Create products that move you, that challenge conventional wisdom and embrace uncommon sense.
Nesting kitchenware
August 4th, 2008
You’re more likely to recognize the work of London-based Morph duo Bill Holding and Ben Cox in the projects they’ve done with Peter Saville then their kitchenware for Joseph Joseph. Nest 8 is a bold color explosion as much as it is functional, consolidating non-slip mixing bowls, measuring cups and a juicer russian-doll style for easy storage.
