Stewdio

This was a cool find by DT. Stewart Smith of "Stewdio" creates software through the lens of a Graphic Designer. What he creates is always refreshing, fun, witty.

Browser pong creates tiny browser windows on your monitor and turns them into pong paddles that can be controlled by your keyboard:

Windmaker takes any URL and impacts it with a blustery effect:

Histoface allows you to type in any message into a histogram and have your related image alter based on what you type:

Link: http://stewdio.org/

CG

An interesting smell.

Extruded bottle design from Issey Miyake.

See the video at: http://www.ascentbyisseymiyake.com/int/

SM

"Box Bottle Bag" Book Launch Party with Plenty of TD Attendance

Andrew Gibbs, Dieline blogger and now Author of "Box Bottle Bag" was the focus of his book's launch party yesterday in LA. Featured in the book, and generously displayed on a front table, were many of Turner Duckworth's designs.

Link: http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2010/02/box-bottle-bag-launch-party-the-photos.html#more

CG

HOW nice...

As featured in the 2010 edition of HOW Magazine's International Design Awards

Congrats!

DB

Creative Vinyl Decals

Link: Abduzeedo

More info: Hu2 Design

SB

Walking the Read Carpet

Desso has designed the hallway floor coverings for the Dutch hotel, citizenM. The carpeting depicts an aerial view of Amsterdam taken from a satellite.

Link via DesignBoom:

CG

Shadow Chair

This chair seems to defy gravity by balancing only on 2 front legs. A rigid steel frame built inside the chair is actually part of the design, allowing it to rest on its own shadow.

Designed by ID firm Duffy London. You can read more about it here.

Judging a Book by its Cover, and Bookmark

Igor Udushlivy has designed some friendly book jackets that cleverly interact with the presiding bookmark.

Link: Icoeye: designer, who loves to make icons

CG

The Most Relevant Identity Work of the Decade

The Brand New Blog has a by-year list of the most relevant identity work of the decade. It's a quick, fun read, and TD gets a nod for Amazon.com.

Link: The Most Relevant Identity Work of the Decade - Brand New

CG

Hanger Tea

Soon Mo Kang has designed a line of tea inspired by clothes hanging in a closet. I'm not sure why the theme of clothing was chosen, but it is clever!

Link: http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/01/07/hang-me-some-tea/

CG

Ravens Wood

Finnish design company, Lovi, makes simple balsa wood postcards that translate into elegant 3D figurines/ornaments.

Link: http://www.lovi.fi/

CG

The year of the Moustache?

A few festive highlights of the team sporting the latest in facial fuzz whilst trying to enjoy ourselves at the holiday party.

(and a few more on the server for your viewing pleasure)

Hairy New Year!

bh