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We caught this clip courtesy of The Alcove, a YouTube channel that’s got a whole lot of interesting content. In the clip, Paul Levinson, a professor of media studies at NYC’s Fordham University gives insight into what Web 3.0 might look like.
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March 19, 2009
internet, paul levinson, web 3.0
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Made of stainless steel, the blox cube and bench by Ottomans & Stools are ideal for a minimalist setting. “Defining raw urban style, this contemporary, industrial strength steel cube – perfectly flat on all six sides – is a unique side table one moment, a modern occasional seat the next.”
Buy It: $298 for 18″ cube, $498 for 40x19x16.5″ bench at Chiasso
March 18, 2009
blox bench, blox cube, design, furniture, ottomans stools
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Booooooom has brought this creation by Vancouver-based Caleb Beyers to our attention. Half the Battle is a collection of handmade G.I. Joe figures made of wood.
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March 18, 2009
action figure, caleb beyers, design, GI Joe
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Designed by Giulio Gianturco for Italian company Dimensione Disegno, the G. Flame fireplace is wall-mountable in any area of your home, inside or out. Here’s what Trendir had to say:
This cool, contemporary design features an easily installed, anodized aluminum tray that mounts to your wall, raising the flame to the desired height. A stainless steel fire mechanism and glass ceramic enclosure finish this elegant outdoor essential with style.
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March 18, 2009
demensione disegno, design, fireplace, interior design
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Suit Up is a group project featuring nineteen Australian artists from Street Art, Comic, and Illustration backgrounds. 15 months in the making, Suit Up is a collaboration in the true sense of the word, artists worked together to create a theme for each suit and bring stylistic cohesion to the deck as a whole.
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March 17, 2009
art, design, playing cards, suit up project
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The Flex Hammock was designed by Adam Cornish for Box and Dice of Sydney. The hammock is made of plywood, stainless steel cable, rubber and seeing as it’s made of wood, we don’t know how comfortable it could be. It’s a great design, though!
It was a runner-up for the 2009 Cicely & Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Award, a generous legacy of the late Colin Rigg (1895–1982), a former Secretary of the National Gallery of Victoria Felton Bequests’ Committee. (more…)
March 17, 2009
adam cornish, box and dice, design, flex hammock
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French chocolatier Patrick Roger has an assortment of delicious chocolate sweets, our favorite being the couleurs. “The caramel melts in your mouth, the flavours are pronounced, and the colours are powerful.”
The assortment comes with two flavors: Amazone (the perfect match between caramel and acidulous lime from Brazil) and Savage (caramel scented with vervain and yuzu, Japanese citrus fruit with the savour of tangerine).
Buy It: 44.00€ for 18 pieces at Patrick Roger
March 17, 2009
chocolate, couleurs, patrick roger chocolatier
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Born in Istanbul, 23-year-old artist Murat Suyur has made his name known across the globe with his conceptual photography and masterful design skills. His creativity led him to be featured in the UK Issue of Advanced Photoshop Magazine.
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March 16, 2009
art, design, murat suyur, photography
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Born in Manchester in 1968, English artist Rob Hefferan is both an artist and illustrator. His oil paintings are found at galleries around the world.
My Modern Metropolis says, “He has the rare, uncanny ability to create realistic scenes with only his imagination and a paintbrush. The way he captures skin tones, movement, and fabric is remarkable.”
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March 16, 2009
art, oil paintings, rob hefferan
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De Dietrich has designed the “Wake Up” alarm clock, an automated breakfast in bed. It’s got a toaster, an reserve for chocolate or coffee. It can’t be a breakfast without a nice cup of OJ, and the “Wake Up” has room for that, too.
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March 16, 2009
alarm clock, concept, de dietrich, design