as our interest in the graphic design universe and all it’s galaxies grows stronger, we keep getting bowled over by all the fantastic and inspirational media outlets, publications and vehicles of creativity we continue to find while we blogjog each day. a cause for celebration for sure is the 100th issue release of idn magazine. ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? sold on etsy, this set of crayons teaches you more than just art…they help familiarize your youngster or the youngster in you with everyone’s favourite subject…chemistry… at the same time to kill two birds with one…crayon. the crayons come with labels that feature chemical compounds that make up each ... Share on Facebook
‘descendants’ we have come across this breathtaking, magical short film before and whether we have featured it at the house before or not, we were so moved by it we were compelled to share it with you again. it tells a tale of longing, despair, hope and faith in such a mysterious, multi-dimensional way that ... Share on Facebook
we learn every day whether we know it or not, whether we choose to notice it or not, whether we want to believe it or not. this collection of vimeos is loosely based on that notion stretching from the magic powers of a guru to the science of nature and the gray and grey inbetween. ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? this prototype for this eco-friendly yacht is certainly a glimpse into the future for those of the fast paced and rich way of living. it also has a james bond type magic to it that is going to be highly sought after by many a trust fund baby heiress ... Share on Facebook
we have all heard the term ‘fashion forward’ but this takes that term to an entirely new height. the days of the android and the cyborg have certainly begun to enter our reality and it is wonderfully inspirational that designers are pushing their own mental and creative walls and taking that which decorates our bodies ... Share on Facebook
we absolutely love vintage ads for hair creme, medicine, liquor and more but we especially love the reimagining of vintage ads promoting current products and services. the juxtaposition of old printing press fonts and typefaces with the ideas, inventions and gadgets of today is fascinating. take a look at these ads created by brazilian graphic ... Share on Facebook
the future is always on its way…it just happened…now its the past…but for some reason it seems to come faster in china. check out this amazing new plan to alleviate congestion to the roads in china as well as the environment. let’s hope the united states pays homage to this idea soon. China’s elevated bus ... Share on Facebook
when chauncey was a young boy…he used to spend a lot of time alone…on purpose. he remembers taking a spool of yarn from his mother’s sewing box and creating an entrie spider web in his backyard in the corner stretching from a tree in the neighbors yard and covering a large corner of his own ... Share on Facebook
we don’t know about you but this looks like the most amazing thing we’ve seen in a long time. we discovered this on our favourite site geekologie and agree with the unlimited amount of mushy romantic splendor this contains. it was created by luke jerram for his wife shelina. when you shine light through one ... Share on Facebook
check out this amazing observation tower rising above the river mur at the austrian/slovenian border. it is a periscope from the future and looks as if it is an extension of an alien spacecraft which has landed on earth accidentally to escape it’s own world’s demise. ok. that’s a bit of a stretch but we ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? this is a pleasant pluck from a futuristic science fiction novel if we do say so ourselves. the cool green glow of the led will not only deter seat stealing but will also calm eventual passengers who are stuck at airports due to delays or those trying to get ... Share on Facebook
one ‘leg’ of designer robert tabor’s design work features sculptures based on food, film and enough campiness and kookiness to grow your own drag queen from the floor up. we know a few ‘ladies’ who could work the hell out of these prolific pieces of ped wear. we’re sure you know a few as well. ... Share on Facebook
Darwin chair by Stefan Sagmeister we are completely enamoured with the darwin chair. different ‘sheets’ featuring vastly different patterns make up the seating area of the chair that can be flipped over like a sketch book to change the look and feel whether the page before was too worn or you feel like transforming your ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? how unbelievably cool and funky is this? it is certainly one step closer to the jetsons (we still have a long way to go to mini transporter mobiles that collapse into a briefcase we know) and is perfect for new york city closet size apartments. the tim krink designed ... Share on Facebook
hello there readers. here is another collection of short films, animations and final school projects for you to enjoy. this time the theme is progress and change…how one thing affects another in some way or another be it positive or negative. the lesson to be learned is that if something is not affected then it ... Share on Facebook
it just doesn’t get much better than this…all your life you know you wanted to be a unicorn. now you can…well at least in a photograph. check it out! division kent – the year of magical thinking (peace FIRE remix) Younicorn is brought to you by the fantastical folks at mono, who firmly believe in ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? actually, we’re suprised that it took this long for someone to come up with this. it doesn’t seem that hard to brainstorm up. perhaps having the invention work and work properly is what took so long. the amazing thing is that eventually we will see grandmothers sitting on their ... Share on Facebook
what will they think of next? yes…you are seeing what you think you are seeing. you have entered the supermarket of the flintstones! we must admit this is an absolutely genius advertising campaign. scroll down to see the actual commercial these images come from and you’ll get the idea. we wonder what it would possibly ... Share on Facebook
The Queer Zine Archive Project (QZAP) was first launched in November 2003 in an effort to preserve queer zines and make them available to other queers, researchers, historians, punks, and anyone else who has an interest DIY publishing and underground queer communities. Their mission statement has been consistent over the past six years: “The mission ... Share on Facebook
we stumbled across graphiq nachure clothing on facebook and fell in love with the style, design, original artwork and overall vibe of the company itself. based in philadelphia, the company is small but growing fast and features a fresh look at the world through gritty, urban images and caricatures, often using the type play on ... Share on Facebook
finally…someone designed the perfect anti-rape contraption ever! imagine the look of horror on a rapist monster’s face when he realizes he has been stopped dead in his tracks from performing one of the most disgusting crimes a man can commit with his penis. the best part about it for us is that most likely in ... Share on Facebook
we must say, this is quite a different direction than we expected phones to go in because at the point we had gotten this far technologically we didn’t think an actual physical phone would be necessary. it is definitely on our far into the future christmas list and hopefully android santa will have enough to ... Share on Facebook
so much so that the huffington post ran an article on it the other day. not sure if there are any huff readers out there but if there are…you may have noticed that the huffington post has stretched it’s limbs out into every single direction possible throughout the internet…posting articles about everything from futuristic gadgets ... Share on Facebook
wwtton = what will they think of next? we’re not incredibly sure a cactus would be the first choice of the type of living plant we would prefer sitting under our chair but when you read the designer’s intention it makes a lot more sense. some of you would probably prefer a gourd or an ... Share on Facebook
frank gehry has certainly done it again. his masterpieces are the new wonders of the world and he stands up high upon a pedestral in my book. he has fans and he has detractors but none can deny his ability to dream and then make that fascinating, salvador dali painting in his mind come to ... Share on Facebook
official 2011 madonna calendar from madgetribe Cover and back cover of what seems the almost final artwork of the Madonna official calendar for 2011 have appeared on a few online shops. we absolutely adore most of these shots as they are certainly iconic images of the queen…the justify my love single cover is there, the ... Share on Facebook
Invading The Vintage Cute Aliens invading grandpa postcards. we were so amazed when we stumbled on the work of franco brambilla we had to blog about it. his work is ‘otherworldly’ to say the least. the precision and attention to detail as well as his ability to slip into these postcard worlds and manipulate them ... Share on Facebook
here are some brand new house of dandridge designs for you to enjoy. this is the sodomighty series. ‘sodomighty’ is a term created by house of dandridge to put the context back into the biblical fairy tale that has been taken out of context by so many. specially designed for glbt pride month 2010. show ... Share on Facebook
check out this amazing duo in action as they venture and adventure into foreign commercial territories while maintaining a dj career as well as a very unique live act. more info below…they are simply irresistable…click the keds ad for a wonderfully off the wall video that serves as their ‘about’ page Butcher Bear & Charlie ... Share on Facebook
we just caught glimpse of this on geekologie who grabbed it from new find obviouswinner.com and had to share it with you. just in time for gay pride month, now we finally know where gay pride originally comes from! where else but in the magical excrement of unicorns! haha. the lego company had no idea ... Share on Facebook
check out this wonderful interactive website from a senior project of drexel university. the main focus of the site is how each living organism in each environment helps contribute and alter to the music of the planet. the user acts as a conductor of sorts and options including clicking, dragging, interacting and more…check out the ... Share on Facebook
The Queer Zine Archive Project (QZAP) was first launched in November 2003 in an effort to preserve queer zines and make them available to other queers, researchers, historians, punks, and anyone else who has an interest DIY publishing and underground queer communities. Their mission statement has been consistent over the past six years: “The mission ... Share on Facebook
design, queerFIGMENT NYC 2010 June 11 – 13, 2010 Governors Island, NYC What: FIGMENT is an explosion of creative energy. It’s a free, annual celebration of participatory art and culture where everything is possible. For one weekend each summer, it transforms Governors Island into a large-scale collaborative artwork… and then it’s gone. When: Friday, June 11 ... Share on Facebook
artist, design, entertainment, events, techknowledge, videos, visualswwtton = what will they think of next? Hungry Batteries Tell You When They Need To Be Recharged found on You have two sets of rechargeable batteries from the same brand. Early morning when you were going out, you picked up one set of batteries thinking that this one was the fully charged set that ... Share on Facebook
bizarre, design, techknowledgegrabbed this from out magazine’s online popnography division…check it out…good stuff! Saddam and Hilter as Homos: The Art of Gay Propaganda The ad for the jeans company New Form shows the pink-clad Hitler, standing with his hands clasped in front of him, with a heart on his armband instead of a swastika. The news that ... Share on Facebook
design, funny, properganda, queerfrom time to time the house of dandridge exhibits the work of a certain artist on the walls of its foyer… here is the first installment of this new series featuring the creative illustrations of sam weczler. his work is an uncanny amalgamate of fantasy driven shapes and swoops anchored down by invisible ropes of ... Share on Facebook
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