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Now here happens to be something I struggle with on a constant basis. I have way too many chords and way too many power cables, and each time i want to unplug an electronic device I have to get down and unplug the chord by reaching through tangled chords and reefing the two apart.
With this revolutionary device one can easily just push down on the tab and simply pop out the plug. Of course, anything to make our lives even easier.
With my strict appreciation for the styles of Art Deco, Kitchen Aid has finally designed an appliance for me. As many would say, "history repeats itself", as it really does in many ways. This appliance appears sleak and modern, and I absolutely love it. The styles of this appliance has crossed over to other appliances re-popularizing the Art Deco styles. I'd love to see more Art Deco brought back because the day and age we live in requires to have this futuristic look. It's almost an industrial revolution all over again, perfect time for Deco to make a comeback.
The old retro mixer v.s. the new one.
Well, 9 Posts in and I have mentioned the greatest band to walk the darkest side of hell. Ofcourse Slayer the ultimate heavy metal 5 piece. Not only is every album plastered with intense artwork but their word mark has been the same word mark for 35 years, and will forever live on. Of course over the years the logo has been manipulated and changed for different album theme but the arrangement of letters has always remained the same.
The typical red word mark most commonly seen expresses the type of music to a tee. For one, the red represents the anger, aggression, and passion for the music. And two, the sharp, non proportionate letters fit into one another like it would be if you were to scratch the word 'Slayer' into a surface. More simply the letters consists of the straightest lines possibly. The two logos above show the original red type, and the latter version.
I could write a novel on why Slayer is one of the greatest bands ever, but one reason I appreciate them so much is the fact that they were one of the first bands to really brand their band with an image. That image still remains the same to this very day, 35 years later.
"God hates us All." - Slayer
A little example of their branding...
In my opinion, hell yes that is some kind of life form. Or at least someone within the NASA agency with a little photoshop skill. Hopefully this will give hope for all of us that believe that we aren't so few and far between. Take the time to watch the video clip posted for a more enhanced view.
In relevance to design, the fact that we could possible develop knowledge about a completely new life form, might change our visions of what we as humans imagine an alien to look like. Most portray the little green man as something from out of this world, well apparently we were right all along.
This article can be found on many credible sources as well the not so creditable, so I'll leave it up for your interpretation. Let me know what you think?
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2008/1/24/319644.html
Alright, now this is by far the most amazing pleasure craft ever invented. The 'Bionic Dolphin' as named by it's inventors sole intention of emulating the feeling of being a dolphin. Or just to kick some ass out on the water. It has taken over 12 years to get to this stage where the machine actually performs very similar to a dolphin at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
Soon to be in production the Bionic Dolphin can set you back 40 thousand dollars, US. Soon to be showcased is the new 2 seat model shown above which also packs a little more power to enhance the adrenaline rush.
I think this is great for the watersport industry. It combines the dream sensation of being able to swim like a dolphin with the intense rush of ripping across the water much like a sea-doo.
It's almost too fun to explain so by clicking on this link you can watch a video of how it performs.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Cb8A24z0in4
Since 1984, Steve Jobs (CEO) long endured success has established Apple (Mac) to grow to become the most dependent and developed platform for the intention of design. Jobs admiration of design and typography helped the him find the simplest necessities required of a personal computer in order for tasks to be executed in the most efficient ways.
30 years later designers still stand by their Mac's as their primary tool of design and most likely will for years to come. Apple has established istelf strongly in the design industry through marketing, by selling the 'Apple Lifestyle' or 'iLife', telling people that life can be easy and fun.
Apple's advertising campaigns for the past 10 years or so have all been extremely revolutionary to the way we see ads today. In order to keep up with Apple's success other advertisers have adapted the successful styles of Apple, and it's beginning to be so common that its almost annoying. For example, Dell. A little behind the time, perhaps 6 or so years after Apple had released coloured computers (G4), Dell had to release their new laptops that come in various colours so you can express your personality. A little too late, Apple already knew that people wanted a all white, sleek and simple looking machine.
In closing I believe that the biggest influence Apple has had in design was the ability to show off what their computer systems can do by producing such inspirational and revolutionary designs. The simple appeal of the Apple computer has been what designers swore by for years due to their busy careers, but now the growing population is becoming busier, and in need of a simpler way of organizing whatever it may be they need their computer for.
Now this is what I call a defined style. Something I'm always looking to find. These Illustrations all have similar stylistic elements yet all of them portray different stories. These pieces came out of a studio called 2Advanced from California.
My favorite piece is the one on the right. The black and yellow hits me like a brick. And the traveling flourishes flowing around the figure, and constructing the figure just get me going. In a bigger form the illustration is almost abstract, yet makes a beautiful girl. It also really represents the California lifestyle and the era.
As an avid music listener I also find my ways to obtain music and listen to it on the run. As many do, many crank the volume, blocking out the outside noises that could potentially mean danger ahead. I know I'm constantly told to turn down my music in public ,and I'm not alone.
This ad really reaches out to the mass population that is listening to their iPods' on the streets. The fact that one of your senses, (hearing) is completely useless when listening to music. When cars are whizzing by you are forced to use your sight to protect yourself which can only look one way at a time.
This ad was put together by DDB from Sydney, Australia. I think the concept is genius and completely relevant to society. The artwork has thoroughly achieved the concept by being very simple and straight to the point. It compares to the work safety ads ran here in Canada on billboards and TV spots. I like this better, not as gory.
As I've mentioned before perusing design books is a big hobby of mine. This bench would allow to be as comfortable as possible while stylishly reading my books. Due to the fact I'm extremley lazy as like much of my generation, books can be selected with minimalist activities.
This piece is called 'The Cave', by Stanislav Katz. His ideas widely spread across the industrial design sector and will continue to grow. I think this is definitely a piece you might start to see in bookstores such as Chapters, or quite possibly a more design oriented store like Swipe. All I can really say is I want one, another excuse to buy more books.
I find Industrial design extremely fascinating due to the fact the creativity is always endless, and usually bizarre. The chair shown above was designed by Jessica Nebel, and is simply titled the 'Rocking Cube'.
The chair not only looks incredibly comfortable, but it is very modern and stylish for those who enjoy a futuristic look. After Apple's manipulative ad campaigns, it's come to most to seek the need to make white the colour of their life.
Apple might as well put their logo on it.
Spending hours in various bookstores with empty pockets, I've been forced to peruse and visually capture as much as information as I can before I'm questioned by an employee.
In my adventures I happened to come across many revolutionary designers such as Paul Rand, and Steven Heller, but one seems to always stand out as my favorite. My appreciation for typography, illustration, and the retro art Deco style has turned my eye to the work of Daniel Pelavin.
Pelavin is an accomplished typographer and illustrator but is most famous for his wonderful typeface, ITC Anna. He also tends to have an odd obsession with robots. His completely classical retro work inspires some of the best of my work, and will most likely continue to inspire through his career, and my own.
With my strict appreciation for the styles of Art Deco, Kitchen Aid has finally designed an appliance for me. As many would say, "history repeats itself", as it really does in many ways. This appliance appears sleak and modern, and I absolutely love it. The styles of this appliance has crossed over to other appliances re-popularizing the Art Deco styles. I'd love to see more Art Deco brought back because the day and age we live in requires to have this futuristic look. It's almost an industrial revolution all over again, perfect time for Deco to make a comeback.
The old retro mixer v.s. the new one.
Now this is what I call a defined style. Something I'm always looking to find. These Illustrations all have similar stylistic elements yet all of them portray different stories. These pieces came out of a studio called 2Advanced from California.
As an avid music listener I also find my ways to obtain music and listen to it on the run. As many do, many crank the volume, blocking out the outside noises that could potentially mean danger ahead. I know I'm constantly told to turn down my music in public ,and I'm not alone.
I find Industrial design extremely fascinating due to the fact the creativity is always endless, and usually bizarre. The chair shown above was designed by Jessica Nebel, and is simply titled the 'Rocking Cube'.
