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Helvetica | Artwork

                                                                                       
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Helvetica_Artwork.zip (4271 KB)

Courtesy of hongkiat.com
Hat tip: @imjustcreative

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Polaroid Camera | Lego Sculpture

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This wonderful piece of plastic sculpture isn’t just a Polaroid Land Camera. Take a closer look and you’ll see that it is a Polaroid Land Camera made from Lego. To see just how good it is, below is the original.

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via wired.com

 

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Inflatables | Miami

I'm not entirely sure what this is all about but I like it. Great big inflatables in Miami. It would really put a smile on my face if I saw these drifting overhead. Great.

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Bertelli Bicycles | New York City

Stunning handmade bicycles from Bertelli, New York City. This is my favourite; Domenica. I particularly like the solid wooden handlebar and the vintage leather Brooks saddle. Gorgeous. See more here: http://www.bertellibici.com

                       
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Bertelli_Bicycles_New_York_Cit.zip (1440 KB)

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Helvetica Timeline | Phil Kiel

Timeline poster documenting Helvetica's 50 years of life - 1957-2007. The different colours of type represent different types of events in the timeline:

Red = Design & Development of Helvetica
Black = World Events
Yellow = Branding with Helvetica
Green = Signage and Communication with Helvetica

Hat tip: @imjustcreative | www.imjustcreative.com

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Kevin Cyr | Camper Bike

Artist Kevin Cyr built this pedal-powered camper for one in April 2008. The camper sits on a modified bike frame with two back wheels and one up front. The rider sits on the bike and can pedal around, moving the camper from place to place. Inside, the camper features all the amenities needed in a small and compact envelope. The sculptural piece also became a subject in many of Cyr’s paintings. The design is perfect for a solo holiday and will definitely turn some heads along the way.

http://www.kevincyr.net

Courtesy of Design Boom | Hat tip: @bebee71

         
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Kevin_Cyr_Camper_Bike.zip (383 KB)

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LaCie:Starck | Mobile Hard Drives

Nice LaCie external hard drives from Philippe Starck. Described by Starck as a 'brain with a motorcycle helmet'. The desktop model comes in 1TB or 2TB capacities, while the mobile drive holds either 430GB or 500GB. For more info, click here. Original article by Andrew J Wiener.

 

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Andy Gilmore | Artist

Take a look at these incredible abstract and retroesque pieces by designer and illustrator Andy Gilmore. Born, raised and based in Rochester, New York, Gilmore applies the understanding of one practice with another - applying the proportions of harmony to form and colour - colours as chords and scales as tonal gradations, in order to create these geometric works of art.

His clients include the New York Times, FourSquare Outwear, Seed Magazine and the Webby Awards. If you love his work you can get your hands on a print (or even a t-shirt) over at Etsy.







 

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Mumford & Sons | Little Lion Man

My new favourite band.

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New Facebook HQ | Palo Alto, California | Studio O+A

 

San Fransisco designers Studio O+A have completed the headquarters for social networking website Facebook in Palo Alto, California.

Located in a former laboratory constructed in the 1960’s, the building houses over 700 employees.

The designers re-used many of the former lab benches and equipment for the new offices.

The design uses colour-coding to differentiate between teams within the open-plan space.

Some walls are left unfinished so that employees can add writing and artwork to them.

The Facebook website itself was used to consult employees about the new design and to keep them up to date about it’s development.

Here’s some more information from Studio O+A:

Employees of Facebook recently moved to a new headquarters that facilitates interaction and connection, reflecting the company’s mission as a social networking website provider.

Formerly a laboratory facility for high-tech manufacturer Agilent Technologies, the 150,000-square-foot structure at Palo Alto’s Stanford Research Park brings together more than 700 employees originally scattered throughout 10 locations in and around downtown Palo Alto.

The design of the space relied heavily on input from the users, appropriate for a flatly structured company that weights every employee’s opinion equally. O+A designers interviewed employees about what they wanted from their new headquarters.

The Facebook platform was used to conduct company-wide polls about design decisions, post construction photos and updates, and keep everyone informed of the thought process behind the project.

An advisory board of employees from every department collaborated with the design team on the design process, from space planning to finishes to final move coordination.

Because the new facility houses employees coming from various locations, the company wanted to maintain each division’s distinct identity. The design takes its inspiration from the patchwork nature of Facebook users and employees, bringing together seemingly disparate elements to form a cohesive pattern and using color and interior spacing to create neighborhoods within the open plan space.

The company’s executives sit in central areas, accessible to all employees. Large lounges and open spaces provide venues for the community to come together.

A kitchen and café continue Facebook’s tradition of providing gourmet meals to staff at all hours, while drinks and snacks are available at micro-kitchens throughout the headquarters.

Reflecting employees’ desire for a green headquarters, the facility is the first commercial project completed under Palo Alto’s 2008 Green Building Ordinance, making extensive use of existing architectural features, recycling millwork from the original lab, and repurposing industrial components for post-industrial use.

Other sustainable features include high recycled-content carpet and energy-efficient lighting.

The design goal for the new facility was to maintain the history and raw aesthetic of the building and create a fun dynamic appropriate for the company’s youthful staff.

Many walls and spaces are left unfinished: employees are encouraged to write on the walls, add artwork, and move furniture as needed, allowing the building to evolve continuously.

A bright orange industrial crane, left over from the building’s previous user, was repurposed by San Francisco sculptor Oliver DiCicco to support a table surface from its heavyweight hoist, offering maximum maneuverability. Referencing the industrial aesthetic of the building, a felt canopy spreads up one wall and onto the ceiling, defining a central meeting area that can double as an impromptu auditorium.

Mounted on threaded rods of varying length to achieve an undulating effect, the canopy absorbs sound and is penetrated at intervals by overhead lighting. An outdoor basketball court and indoor ping-pong table offer opportunities for recreation. And it is not unusual to see employees zipping along the concrete floors on two-wheeled skateboards.

Posted by Rose Etherington

Amazing new HQ for Facebook. Posted by Rose Etherington at http://www.dezeen.com.
Hat tip to @hubmedia & @suttonco

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