"The concept may already exist, but be missing only one thing: Simplicity:"
- Ken Segall - Insanely Simple - it can make all the difference to be a success (via gregmelander)
Word.
A Landmine Sweeper Powered by the Wind
Awesome awesome product design: this guy has invented a landmine detonation tool that costs about $1150 less than the alternatives - just $50 each. Amazing, isn’t it?
Design.
View the video at the link.
Microsoft Updates Its Logo To Apple’s Boot Camp Logo? Wait, what?
(via Microsoft Updates Its Logo To Apple’s Boot Camp Logo? Wait, what? | Macgasm)
A Sofa That Abstracts Rome’s Most Beautiful Park
The back view of the Villa Borghese inspired couch.
(via Co.Design)
A Sofa That Abstracts Rome’s Most Beautiful Park
Cool!
I’ve been there - the park at Villa Borghese in Rome is very nice - peaceful and ancient-feeling, with towering oversized trees, you don’t even hear the bustling city that surrounds it.
Excerpt:
“On his new Borghese sofa, a network of branches rises up the back to hold up three cushions in place. And like Schultz, the Frenchman found inspiration in nature, specifically the pine trees of Villa Borghese, the largest public park in Rome.
“The couch is an abstract landscape that can only be appreciated with a 360-degree view, making it one of those pieces of furniture that shouldn’t be arrested — i.e., shoved against a wall.
“In fact, doing so might constitute a crime.”
(via Co.Design)
Clever toothbrush gives you a fountain to rinse your mouth while you rinse the brush!
(via LikeCool)
WCA Website
I’m really happy with the way this site turned out!
WCA Workers Compensation Assistance approached One Part Scissors to develop a website that is modern, clean and stylish.
WCA offers assistance to companies dealing with the Compensation Commission on claims (Injury-on-Duty, etc). The time and expertise needed to deal with all the red tape of the government department means that companies are often paying too much and not claiming enough, and this is where WCA steps in and assists companies with the process.
The website is slick, clean, and minimal, with large, inviting black-and-white images taking center stage. The content of the website is contained in a semi-translucent turquoise band, with strong, bold typefaces.
The website is built on the Drupal content management system, allowing the client quick and easy access to keep the website up to date. The website is built on the latest Version 7 of Drupal, which has truly taken an already-excellent system to the next level.
The website also features a blog run by WCA, making use of Drupal’s built-in blogging capabilities.Sections containing large amounts of document downloads are divided into manageable sections which are presented with an ‘accordion-style’ display, that allows the visitor to expand the sections they are interested in.
The website also features a distinct mobile theme so that it displays appropriately on the (increasingly-important) mobile devices like iPhones, iPads and other smartphones.
Visit the website at wcawca.co.za
Great interview with the designer in charge of the Tumblr Dashboard. Fascinating take on things.
Peter Vidani on the Evolution of the Tumblr Dashboard
Ministry of Design senior minister Peter Vidani lays hands on every aspect of Tumblr’s visual and usage aesthetic. Initially contracted to work on theme creation, he came aboard full-time in 2009 and has steadily advanced his design philosophy of utility and simplicity. One of his primary, perpetual obsessions could be considered the real face of Tumblr: the Dashboard.
Cool concept - Transparent Toaster
(via Design Milk)
Interesting - a finalist in the competition to redesign Sweden’s banknotes. These weren’t chosen, but aren’t they so typically Swedish looking? Hehe.
(via Redesigning the Swedish National Banknote | WANKEN - The Art & Design blog of Shelby White)
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Been a while since I worked till 11, up at 6 again. *yawn*
Feel like I’m in college again. *yaaaawn*
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Very clever design from this guy, Reinier de Jong. This REK bookcase expands with your book collection.
(via Reinier de Jong)
Cool glass 9-story maze!
(via Co.Design)
Who says we’re all just copying Apple? Nonsense!
(via LikeCool)
