Archive for the ‘ Relates to Project Work ’ Category

Pileus – The Internet Umbrella

Created by Sho Hashimoto and Takashi Matsumoto, Pileus is a working prototype of an umbrella that connects to the internet and uses the cover as a projection screen. It contains a camera in the handle and instantly uploads photographs to Flickr. The user can scroll their online photo album with a flick of the wrist. [ READ MORE ]

ThinkGeek.com

ThinkGeek.com sells many, many amazing things. 8-Bit Dynamic Light Shirt. Sold as a pair for you and a loved one. The closer the shirts are, the more ‘lives’ they have. Universal Gadget Wrist Charger. Able to charge several phones and hand-held game consoles. Ultimate Survival Kit in a Water Bottle. Contains 13 vital items compacted [ READ MORE ]

Homebase: Transforming the Nation advertisements

For their latest ad campaign Homebase have been carrying out makeovers in public spaces. This one at Carlisle Station is my favourite – I love the bridge colour scheme. Homebase on YouTube[ READ MORE ]

Japanese beer machine

Gives you the perfect pint. Not sure who made this, but there’s several other videos of similar machines online. Video uploaded by pud on YouTube[ READ MORE ]

Design For the First World competition

It’s common for designers in the first world to try to create products or ideas to help citizens of less fortunate countries. This competition, however, is giving the opportunity for designers aged 13 or over in the developing world to solve problems in developed countries. They are looking for the following solutions: Reduc­ing obesity. Address­ing [ READ MORE ]

Grey Vancouver: GGRP cardboard record player

Grey Vancouver created a vinyl record sleeve for GGRP that also doubles as a record player, as shown by this demonstration: More info at Marketing Magazine GGRP Blog[ READ MORE ]

The Fun Theory

The Fun Theory give awards to people who come up with ideas to change human behavior for the better – by making it fun. These ideas are the kind I am looking for in my current project, ‘Innovate: Consolidate’. OBSERVATION: People don’t use public stairs, they prefer to use the escalator. SOLUTION: Piano stairs. OBSERVATION: [ READ MORE ]

Leo Cross: Caffeine Journey

After Effects video created for our last project on the theme of ‘journey’. More Info[ READ MORE ]

JeongMee Yoon: The Pink and Blue Project

For my current project I am researching the use of pink graphics to appeal to women. JeongMee Yoon photographs the many possessions of children who have a strong preference for blue or pink. As these pictures show, pink seems to be a popular colour for girls. Or does this suggest a lack of variety? Has [ READ MORE ]

Stargate Studios: Virtual Backlot Showreel

Thought I’d post this as it relates to some of my studies in how to use AfterEffects. This showreel demonstrates how often and how effectively green screen is used in television. Featuring footage from Ugly Betty, Grey’s Anatomy and Heroes amongst others. Stargate Studios Official Site[ READ MORE ]

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