Project Three: Image ideas

Design Virus by Pieke Bergmans

Creating some of the most visually stimulating lighting exhibits i have ever seen, Pieke Bergmans gives the visual presence of light a tangible feel. Made of hand blown bulbs containing LEDs these lamps seem to give way to the pressures of gravity and simply melt their way to the floor in an almost depressed or hopeless manner. The lighting pieces have a great presence and seem to come alive in a sad existence, seeming to be gripping on to their very lives. A unique and inspiring addition to the ongoing Design Virus series by the Pieke Bergmans studio.

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Project Three: list of aspirations

Project Three: Design a brand mark in illustrator

List of aspirations:

- Work for a creative and inspiring design firm

- Travel to new and exciting places (esp. Tokyo and Paris)

- Start my own design firm that inspires others to create

- Study possibilities in Industry Design

- Be considered an artist, not just a designer

- Be content with what I have, and not have to worry about money

- Be recognized in the design world, whether through a magazine or an award

- Never grow up, think young

- Create and design the house of my dreams

- Work with or for Stefan Sagmeister

- Open my own snowboard company

- Design snowboard graphics for a well established snowboarding company

- Work for The Brown Buffalo in Burlington, VT

The "Rhymedreglage" project

This stop-motion animation created by the Swedish artist Tomas Redigh took him over 1,500 hours to complete. The perplexity used in creating this Lego piece video is mind blowing as well are the carefully thought out camera angles and lighting. Visually entrancing, this video leaves you in disbelief as to the thought that someone could make this with the simple use of God knowns how many Lego's.

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The "Why Didn't I Think Of That" Moment

When I saw Design student Erin Fong's take on the camera I couldn't help but hit myself for not at least criticizing its typically accepted design. After studying the way professionals and amateurs held their cameras in the field, Fong created this more ergonomic design that allows you to hold the camera with either your left, right, or even both hands. Making the camera more comfortable no matter if your primarily left or right handed, and opening the door for others to revise the handling of current cameras, Fong has definitely succeeded in getting peoples attention, as well as my envy.

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Settling In

Designer Shimada has reinvented the house plant. Made from sand and biomass, this pot raises a sapling that once reaches a certain size can be transported and buried outside, while still inside pot. the pot will then begin to biodegrade, allowing the plant to acclimate slowly to its new outdoor setting. A simple yet refreshing idea from the Shimada that illustrates the growth of the plant and can be used as a metaphor to relate to how children grow up to leave the home and find new environments.

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What do Nomads Know About Comfort?!

The Dubai based design studio, "Traffic," have created a new collection of sofas inspired by nomadic Bedouin furniture. The pieces are made up of stacked "mattress like" layers made of different materials, and consisting of differing designs and thicknesses. The sofas are held together by cords that go through the layers and hold it together in the desired configuration. The simplicity of the pieces, as well as the highly unique and customizable features, make it an interesting and playful design with a rich history. The different colors, fabrics, and designs are a reflection of the random availability to nomadic cultures throughout the Middle East, and gives the collection a more inspired feel. The "Bidoun" collection is the first collection by the Traffic studio and is planned to go into limited production within the near future.

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This visually enchanting installation, created by a group of Designers based in Brussels, France, represents information through the use of space. In software development, groups of code are connected together and manipulated to represent different information and or codes. This piece is meant to physically represent this relationship and can be physically manipulated to change the information being represented. Even with a very complicated and in-depth meaning behind the installation, this piece can simply be appreciated by its visual presence. Making it a piece that can appeal to the masses. Its dark/somber church like surroundings help to enrich its presence and give it a european feel that instantly reminds me of the light show that i experienced at the Phoenix (French based band) concert in Central Park earlier this year.

You-tube video of Phoenix concert

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Time Fades

The "Ink Calendar" by Oscar Diaz is one of the most unique and inspiring pieces of design I have seen this year. Made of embossed paper, this calendar soaks up the ink out of the jar and slowly spreads throughout the cut-out numbers as the days pass. Each jar is labeled with a month, and each color relates to our perceptions of the weather during each month. The calendar allows the viewer to become more aware and contemplative on the idea of "time passing by" instead of simply seeing the date as a deadline or a unit of measurement. The bold colors against a white wall create a very visually appealing design, and the idea of the art continually transforming itself is a great way to stress how time and change go hand in hand. So hurry up and try and get your hands on this unique piece before your time has passed.

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Donald Judd Designs

The Sebastian + Barquet gallery will be offering an exhibit of Donald Judd's furniture designs in New York City, starting November 12. Alongside the furniture they will also present early drawings and examples of his past works, and works in progress. Judd, an industrial designer, who's work brings forth simple beauty and a strong presence seems to always find the right balance of visual appeal and understated practicality. The color stained chairs above our a great example of his eye catching work. If you like minimalism make it a point to make your way into the city and experience how Judd creates his art from its beginning to its poetic finish.

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Fujitsu Covers All Bases

The new F-04B by Fujitsu is like no cell phone you've seen before. The phone splits into two pieces allowing you to slide out a full keypad and type away. The detachable screen communicates with the keyboard through bluetooth, and if you happen to misplace one half of your phone, you can locate it by pressing a button on either piece which then enables the other half to beep and vibrate. Just when you think they covered all the bases, we find out that it also contains a pico projector. making it possible to watch a favorite flick on a much larger viewing surface. I've looked at the F-04b over and over trying to find some flaw in its overall design, but I'm having a tough time not falling in love with this phone. The detachable keyboard reminds me of the new and innovative virtual keyboard (http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/) which might be a better option for those in love with their blackberries. Although the phone is slightly on the bulky side, its a cool new take on the tired design of the cell phone, and a cool new product from Fujitsu.

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The Wall of Sound

At almost six feet tall this speaker claims to be the most powerful speaker available for ... the iPod? Yes, this handmade monster was specifically designed for Apples iPod, and promises loud high quality sound that you would never expect from the small iPod. The first batch sold out, yet for only $4,500 you can pre-order the second generation speaker and bring this ironic twist on the speaker into your own home. With such a fun and outrageous way to listen to your digital tracks, this speaker definitely out does your ear-buds.

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