Entries from July 2010

70 billion pixel photo

July 30th, 2010 · Ric · 2 Comments

Hidden deep within the DeepZoom powered 70 billion pixel photo of Budapest is the above plane. When zoomed out it’s not even a pixel is size such is the scale of the world’s largest photo. Take a close look here to truly appreciate the scale.

2 CommentsTags: Photography · Science & Technology · Web

Ball of Light

July 29th, 2010 · Adam · No Comments

This fantastic and eerie looking orb is by Denis Smith. Have a look at some more of his great long exposure images balls here.

There is NO PHOTOSHOP manipulation of the images, I have only adjusted brightness and saturation.
Denis Smith

No CommentsTags: Packaging

Multiuser sketchpad

July 26th, 2010 · Ric · No Comments

Mr Doob has created a new browser based drawing experiment. This time you can collaborate with other visitors and create a masterpiece. Images spontaneously appear before your eyes, and partnerships are formed as you help other users with their creations. I helped user XXXL draw a face, they did the eyes and the nose and I aided by drawing the hair. There was no discussion, no planning, no permission, it just happened. It’s fun and feels nice, but be ready for someone scribbling over your pictures.

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No CommentsTags: Art · Illustration · Science & Technology · Web

Love Chairs

July 23rd, 2010 · Adam · No Comments

Not sure of the artist who did this but I will find out for you. Signed Adam x

No CommentsTags: Design · Typography

Amnesty International video from Pleix

July 16th, 2010 · Ric · No Comments

This video for Amnesty International by Paris based ‘virtual community’ Pleix is as slickly produced as ever.

No CommentsTags: Video

The bee’s knees

July 9th, 2010 · Ash · 1 Comment

This packaging for Babees honey has been beautifully designed packaging by Ah&Oh studio. The packaging has been very carefully considered from the three stripes around the bottom of the jars to the elegant and subtle shape of the jars and fluttering label.

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1 CommentTags: Design · Packaging

Is it a bird, is it a plane… no, it’s a penguin

July 9th, 2010 · Ric · No Comments

I love my cat, but I want my next pet to be a robot. The top contenders at the moment these floating creatures by robot gods Festo.

They have grace and a wonderful organic movement as they explore their surroundings. Watch the videos below and you’ll begin to think that robots don’t have to be hard edged, impersonal things… Read more

No CommentsTags: Science & Technology · Video

Chocolate with Whisky

July 7th, 2010 · Ash · 1 Comment

I stumbled across these brilliant ads for chocolate liqueurs yesterday and thought it only fair to share them with everyone. There were created the ad agency Dentsu who are based in São Paulo, Brazil.

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1 CommentTags: Advertising