My insights, opinions and ponderings
Yet another thing all the cool kids are doing…
My Manga Character
It looks nothing like me, so I may have to work on it a little more. I still prefer my awesome webmistress avatar regardless.
The Webmistress
Update:
I think this one might be a little better.
I stole this from Shawn. I’m sure he won’t mind. This is perhaps the coolest use of a wall that I have ever seen. Other walls will be jealous.
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
And I thought this was primarily a Japanese thing…
Pee&Poo, two taboo-breaking cuddly toys by Swedish designer Emma Megitt.Pee&Poo was Emma’s Master of Design project at HDK (School of Design and Crafts, Göteborg University). They went on line with their own site shortly afterwards. Within a few weeks tens of thousands of people had visited the site. And although Emma had not seriously thought about producing her two out-of-the-loo-lovelies, she received so many enquiries as to price and delivery time that she went into production.
This looks kinda fun.
I suppose this is more like a security snake than blanket, or maybe closer to a decorative element, but the technology behind it sounds pretty nifty.
I think I may have to have one of these…
At least it might relieve some of the burden from my dogs.
They are calling it “no constraints carpet,” but I am thinking the word “carpet” is lost in translation?
Panasonic demoed a “No-Constraints Carpet” concept recently, and for once we’re glad this thing is still a concept. It’s a carpet/rug that’s shaped like a furry snake in order to mimic the feel of a hot pet. The hot part? That comes from small heating elements buried inside.
A friend posted this on his blog, and I just had to borrow it…
I think this is an incredible visulization of how web design has evolved, why, and where it goes from here.
While perusing the catalogue for an upcoming 20th century design sale at Sotheby’s, I came across a lovely table by Israeli-born British designer/architect, Ron Arad.
Unfortunately, I am not in the market for a $100,000 table… lovely though it may be.
Fortunately, IKEA always seems to come through…
The Arad table reminded me of a table I had looked at for a back room at home. I think it could be kinda cute, and the price is right.
In true IKEA fashion, you can choose from a variety of different legs.
So I guess all this has a point…
What intriques me about my thought process is that somehow I want the IKEA table more after seeing the Arad table. Did I need some sort of justification? Am I reassured that it is tasteful because it was likely inspired by high style design? Most importantly… does this make me a sheep? Just kidding.. I am pretty sure I’m not one… usually.
I guess this is just another subtle variety of social proof or something, but regardless…
I may just have to get that silly little IKEA table now.
From Twitter Linux Journal
