It's been all over Australia, a couple guys buy a used BMX bike for $27.50 AU on eBay and test their creative marketing skills to resell for a huge profit, what they call the Wicked Sick Project. Bonus: they also got a ton of hype.
(via geekologie.com)
Amazing Mirror View Underground Parking Garage
0 Comments Published by kurvie on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM.
A parking garage that does more than just hold cars? That's right. This French underground parking garage allows those above ground to peer through a periscope down seven stories to a giant rotating, tilted mirror. As you can see, it creates an image that appears to be an ever twisting, turning tunnel spinning through the underground.
(via jalopnik.com)
REACTOR comments:
Clifbo - This would be so much cooler if you could look in the periscope and actually see the cars and people moving inside the garage. It's a pretty cool effect though.
Clifbo - This would be so much cooler if you could look in the periscope and actually see the cars and people moving inside the garage. It's a pretty cool effect though.
BSJenn - One side of my brain wants to go along with the illusion, but the other is screaming "You can tell it's a mirror!"
Chase - It's like a giant Kaleidoscope. I can't imagine parking my car at the bottom of that thing.
Last week Clifton had the pleasure of presenting at Pecha Kucha Night Kansas City, a place for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. His project entitled One Man's Epic Journey to Find Awesome Tacos demonstrated his three hour trip to eight taco joints in Kansas City and the tacos he tried as well as some sites along the way.
The event took place at Crosstown Station, nominated best live music venue by KC Magazine, where approximately 150 people gathered to watch featured presentations by nine local designers.
A design by sandermulder.com, this single arm time clock still shows minutes, hours, and seconds. On this Continue Time clock, two out of three pointers rotate around another pointer, instead of the central point on the clock face, as with traditional clocks. The resulting kinetic artwork, and functional clock, is continuously changing its shape during a full rotation of 12 hours. While creating mesmerizing patterns on your wall the pointers are still read as with any traditional clock. The Continue Time clock measures a little over 41 inches from end to end; a full 12 hours will span a circle of approximately 83 inches of wall.
on youtube.com
via @donttrythis
REACTOR comments:
Chase - Reminds me of the Tokyo Flash watches. I can always appreciate someone pushing what is considered the "norm," but this is definitely more visual art than a clock, but still cool looking.
BSJenn - It might take a little time to learn how to read it, but I'd buy one!
Clifbo - The shapes created and continual motion are awesome, but I still can't read the time. Where are the digital numbers, it would be so much easier!
The Physical Sequence Translator by designer Giuseppe Guerriero mixes the worlds of dance and music together to create a unique music mix for each user. The standing interface includes elements respond to both movement and touch, translating these gestures into corresponding sounds that would be a welcome addition to your grid. Time to get your dance on!
REACTOR comments:
Clifbo - You could do some totally rad dance moves and make some totally weird music at the same time. Cool!
BSJenn - I can imagine laughing at a neighbor doing this in their living room and jamming out. Remember, when you're alone and you think no one can see you, you'd better think twice!
This futuristic pyramid house is actually inspired by ancient Japanese design: pit dwelling. Normally made from bamboo and rice straw, these dwellings were built by placing a steep thatched roof over a hole dug in the ground. Architect Makoto Tanijiri's conjured this version for a family in Saljo, Japan.
Although the home appears to be a solid pyramid sitting atop a man-made hill, it has a few floors and actually sits on a room with windows on all sides.
To see more pictures of this strange home, visit gizmodo.com
REACTOR comments:
Chase - This is pretty rad, but where is the living space, bedroom? Where is my couch and tv? Ha!
Clifbo - Maybe I'm being a spoil sport, but there are no railings so make sure you don't fall through the stairwells. And what's up with the bathroom with no walls? I don't think I could shower in that environment. But overall, a very cool concept based on an ancient design.
Heather - Sweet! I'm not sure it's exactly the most functional design, especially for a house. It definitely seems more like a studio space you would want so you could see the inspiration around you, rather than staring at a man-made "wall" of grass.
BSJenn - I'm a little concerned about flooding issues. When you build a retaining wall around 75% of your home like that you're bound to run into some water problems. I like the design, but I think it's best suited for an area that isn't surrounded by traditional housing. I wonder what the neighbors think!
HP - invent from Tom and Matt on Vimeo.
These guys do amazing stuff with printers. Cool concept!
(via digg.com/design)
Cars Racing on 105-Foot High Vertical Road
0 Comments Published by kurvie on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 11:49 AM.
Gerry Judah's work is amazing! He likes to mix awesome engineering and technology to get almost impossible pieces, like this sculpture featuring two Audi cars shooting into the sky.To see more pictures of this sculpture, visit gizmodo.com
For more of Gerry's work, visit judah.co.uk
(via gizmodo.com)
A Paper Craft Castle On the Ocean
0 Comments Published by kurvie on Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 1:27 PM.
This incredible work of art is created by Wataru Itou, a young student of a major art university in Tokyo. This hand made creation took four years to finish, complete with electrical lights and moving train, all made from paper! The exhibit also features a video of Mr. Itou working in his studio, cutting and folding paper piece by piece. Can you say paper-cut?!
(via @Vonster)
Innovative Finger Food Wine Plate
0 Comments Published by kurvie on Monday, July 06, 2009 at 10:20 AM.
REACTOR Launches the Great Social Media Experiment
0 Comments Published by kurvie on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 2:29 PM.
