Monday, August 31, 2009

Tommorow Starts Today!

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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept. Also Checkout more photos in this post. Via BMW.
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Get It Up Adidas!


Jeremy Scott’s collection for Adidas directed by Nabil Elderkin. Credit goes to Esau Mwamwaya ft. MIA & Santigold for the song “Get It Up”
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Sunday, August 30, 2009

The Surprising Science Of Motivation


A highly motivational talk by Daniel Pink about the secrets that lead to successful business modules. You cant go past this one.
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Inspiration: X-Ray Photography

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Amazing photos taken of objects under the X-Ray light. Via Nick Veasey.
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The Beatiful Game

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The first of its kind in luxury football tables. Via eleventhegame.com
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Time Lapse Of NYC

Body Paint

Dirty Art

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Dirty cars don't mean they have to be ugly or unattractive. Check out a series of dust off "paintings" via Scott Wade.
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This Is Japan

Thursday, August 27, 2009

UPS Carboard World

Happy 50th Mini!

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BMW's Mini concept commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the public debut of Alec Issigonis' original Mini. Via Autoblog.
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Chrome!

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Via photographer Guido Argentini.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Inspiration: Monsters

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Via illustrator Travis Louie.
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Music Matters


Faithless music track remixed by Axwell
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Snow Leopard Unleashed

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There is no doubt that my migration to the Mac platform changed the way I think, play, work, and do business. The world's most advanced operating system Mac OS X Snow Leopard hits us August 28th and I cant wait for it. Also check out one of two Mac ads newly released.
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8-bit trip

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Studio Off recently re-innovated a 30+ year old office building located in Wanchai, Hong Kong into a beautiful piece of art. The idea was using "roughness as a metaphor" hence the use of mosaic tile to finish off the outside walls.

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The Lost Levels


An amazing video by The Lost Levels band called The Early Sheets. The main character escapes the 2D realm into the 3D world.
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Monday, August 24, 2009

Clay Art

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An interesting 3D illustrations made with a clay like substance. Via Meredith Dittmar.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Happy Up There


A very funky, happy song that never fails to uplift my mood. Via Royksopp.
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How It All Began


Science has many amazing stories to tell, this is the first. The Big Bang Briefly.
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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Avatar


James Cameron's new masterpiece Avatar lands upon us this December.
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Inspiration: Drew Struzan

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Via illustrator Drew Struzan.
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Royal Tea

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Take a private hot bath just you and the Queen of England. These amazing tea bag designs
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Mario Is Back


A whole new adventure awaits you with Mario this year. Releasing this November on the Wii platform.
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Underwater Photography

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Unusual photography done underwater. These shots have been heavily retouched for the ads but never the less they are surely stunning. via photographer Zena Holloway.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009

How To Design A Portfolio Website

Tattood Portraits

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Via artist and illustrator Shawn Barber.
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All Together Now

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Inspiration: OPRÉ / Twenty120


Amazing and inspiring video. Check it out.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Inspiration: New Zealand


A beautiful video shot of New Zealand By Chris Benny using Canon 5DII camera and 16-35L, 24-70L, 70-200L lenses.
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Lemonade

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Another movie trailer that deals with life and the devastating fact of creative people after being laid off from their jobs. Via lemonademovie.com
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The Longest Way

Art And Copy

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A very funny and true documentary about the state of advertising today. A must see movie.
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Monday, August 17, 2009

Thriller Fashion

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He is maybe gone, but his influence in fashion, music and art stays forever. A tribute to the King Of Pop via photographer Terry Richardson for Harpers Bazaar Magazine.
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Human Motions

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Artist Peter Jansen uses shapes of the moving human body to create energetic spaces. The result is astonishing art.

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Inspiration: Let Yourself Feel


A beautiful colorful and stimulating video.
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Paper Wildlife

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Via origami artist Roman Diaz.

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A Love Story

Linnea Strid Paintings

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A lot of talent bursting through those ralistic canvas paintings from Swedish artist Linnea Strid.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009

Commerce Meets Art Pt.2

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Another artist Alan Macdonald explores the commercial world with his paintings. Also in case you missed out my first post on the subject you can check it out here.
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Friday, August 14, 2009

Humanthesizer: Human Music

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A crazy cool innovative experiment called the "Humanthesizer" to create music through conductive body paint and some 15 bikini clad ladies. Checkout the demo video of "Ready for the Weekend" single. A project initiated by electronic musician Calvin Harris and Sony Music UK.
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Realistic Games

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Via photographer Patrick Runte.
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The Seafarers - Sea of Love

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Commerce Meets Art

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Very unusual concept paintings by the multi talented artist Trek Kelly.
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Louis Vuitton: Art, Fashion and Architecture


This book was announced earlier this year. It uncovers Louis Vuitton’s involvement in various sides of art, fashion and architecture. A must have for any Louis Vuitton fan. Checkout my earlier post about this book here.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus Trailer


The last works of the late actor Heath Ledger.
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Handmade Ads

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Totally original advertising that is made entirely by hand. Comes from Ogilvy & Mather (Singapore).
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In Love And War

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Cover and photography concepts for the upcoming Amerie album "In Love & War". A very unusual approach to the boring photography using uninspiring techniques like black and white. I'd like to see this type of thing more often used in promoting music artists. At least the artwork would be highly praised among the design community if the music didn't take off.
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Monday, August 10, 2009

The Beckhams For Armani

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A look at behind the scenes of that famous shoot for Emporio Armai Underwear. Checkout the official photos in this post.

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Mesmerising!

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Via art director & designer Pedro Vilas-Boas.
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Fashion Illustrations

Sunday, August 9, 2009

A kinder, Gentler Philosophy Of Success


TED Talks host some of the worlds most intellectual lectures. A truly must see inspiring talk comes from Alain De Botton about success.
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Friday, August 7, 2009

Every Colour You Can Dream

The Worlds Largest Bubble

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Samsam Bubbleman with what is thought to be the world's largest free-floating soap bubble. Via dailymail.co.uk
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Paper Cuts

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Eye Candy: Kashmir

Inspiration: Justin Wood

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Definitely a very unique and inspiring illustrations via 3D illustrator Justin Wood.
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Olympus Freeze

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I am loving the new campaign via Olympus.
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Street Art

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Inspiration: Staudinger Franke Studio

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Amazing work is coming out of Staudinger Franke studio. They are an Austrian photography & advertising agency founded by Robert Staudinger & Andreas Franke. Some of their photoshop work is first class retouching. Make sure to check more of their work here and on their website.

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The Dog And The Butcher

Monday, August 3, 2009

Iceberg Hotel

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Where else but Dubai this crazy idea is to be executed. It's amazing architecture but the idea of a real ice berg floating in the gulf sea under the balzing hot sun blows my mind. Imagine all the energy needed to keep this structure afloat. This structure as named "Blue Crystal" is projected to host a number of luxurious restaurants, an underwater lounge and a ballroom across 5 levels on a blue landscape of ice away from the hectic city. Via blue-crystal.de
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Pringles Is Surprisingly Crispy

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Ad campaign via Hong Kong advertising agency Grey.
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Saturday, August 1, 2009

The Lost Coin


This video will take you on a trip.
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Ogilvy Volunteers

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Our volunteers are always on call. Advertising campaign via Ogilvy Cape Town, South Africa
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