Creating Atmosphere

Anzas Dance Studio by Japanese architect, Yohimasa Tstutsumi, uses a gradient of dots to create a deep fog effect.

Link: http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/12716/yoshimasa-tsutsumi-anzas-dance-studio.html

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iCade

We posted about an April Fool's day joke last year that told of an iPad cradle designed to look like an old-school arcade machine. At CES this week, iCade was announced as a bona fide creation by Ion Studio in association with Atari. Any compatible game will link up to the joystiq and buttons via bluetooth. It will launch in Spring with Asteroids.

Link: http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/12752/ces-2011-ipad-arcade-by-ion.html

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Keel Idea

A friend of David's has sent along this image depicting a new concept in surfboards by Ekstrom. The board requires no keel (fins on the bottom of the board). As a result, the silhouette of the board had to be amended, so the question of simplification hangs in the air. However, if you can always find them in the back of vans containing giant burritos, it is a win for me!

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Food for Thought

Some clever food staging by Sarah Illenberger.

Portfolio: http://www.sarahillenberger.de/

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Reading Between the Lines

What new anchors are really saying. Video found by DT.

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Heavy Metal Alphabet

There's no denying how recognizable the Metallica "M" is.

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[Exclamations] Expensive Break-Up

Designer Jon Jackson created five billboards and posted them throughout Los Angeles to announce he was moving to New York.

www.adiosla.com

A simple change of address email would have worked, too.

JR

Santa's Brand Guidelines

A hilarious holiday spoof.


From Quietroom.

View and download the PDF here.

Harlem (barely) Shakes

Harlem Shakes' video for their song "Strictly Game" plays off fan-made slideshow music videos and cliché band photos.

Look closely!

TB

Illustrator, Olly Moss

Link: http://ollymoss.com/

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On This Day, December 6

1995: Michael Jackson collapsed while rehearsing for an HBO special.

2009: Heritage Acres hosted its first pony show.

2010: We celebrated Craig's birthday!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Ashton Kutcher's State of the Pop Union

Ashton Kutcher, President of Popped Culture (re Popchips viral marketing ploy) is looking for a Vice President.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ0VnLWEOqk

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On This Day, (Sunday) November 21

1945: Goldie Hawn was born.

2009: Lawmaker, Steven King, told PETA to "not have a cow" over his killing of a raccoon on his property.

2010: We celebrated Mike's birthday!

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Write a Bike

Juri Zaech, a Swiss Art Director living in Paris, is preparing prototypes for his bicycles with frames based off of user's names. They look great, but may not be completely practical. If you are furiously racing down a SF street on one of these without brakes, at least everyone will know your name!

Link: http://www.behance.net/gallery/Write-a-Bike/716663

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What Katie Ate

"What Katie Ate" is the personal blog of Katie Quinn Davies, food photographer and stylist based out of Australia. Her blog is an excellent resource for food imagery that is modern, authentic, personable, and, of course, tasty.

Link: http://whatkatieate.blogspot.com/

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On This Day, (Tomorrow) November 13

1851: Moby Dick was published.

1955: Whoopi Goldberg was born.

2010: We celebrated Josh's birthday!

On This Day, November 12

1982: Zaheer Abbas got his 100th 100 in Test Cricket v India.

2008: Sam-sex marriages began in Connecticut.

2010: We celebrated Short Brian's birthday!

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Tissue Session Paper

IDEO encourage brainstorming by turning their tables into giant sketchbooks.

Link: http://usersillusions.com/post/1533421447/ideo-in-palo-alto-have-paper-office-tables-which

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F.D.A. Unveils Graphic Warning Labels for Cigarettes

Now that tobacco is being regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, cigarette packs will depict graphics of smoking consequences filling half the front pack face. The result is an anomaly in packaging design where the product has developed a split personality that tries to seduce and deter the consumer. Hopefully, this will not be a trend that translates to other products overseen by the FDA.

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/11/health/policy/11tobacco.html?_r=1&hp

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