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Tech NewsDesignMagic Mike Should Stick to Stripping, His Furniture Designs Are Terrible
It is an indisputable fact that Mike Lane—known in professional circles as Magic Mike—knows how to strip. He’s the headliner at Xquisite, a fine Florida club highlighting the clothes-taking-off talents of the Cock Rocking Kings of Tampa. But exotic dancing is a money-making stopgap before he can pursue his true passion: Design. First off—whether you’ve … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignYou Can Explore This WWII-Era Wind Tunnel For the First Time Ever
Imagine setting foot inside a building big enough to comfortably house a Concorde; a place where the aerodynamics of WWII-era Spitfires were tested, and women “doped” planes with toxic, varnish-treated textiles during WWI. There’s a whole lot of history at the former Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) in Farnborough, England—and for the first time ever, three … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignYou Can Customize This Desk’s Modular Cages In Countless Ways
If something I own is not in my direct line of sight, it’s likely that I won’t remember it exists; this is a common excuse I use for why my apartment is never particularly tidy (“I need to see everything, all at once!”). This also might be why I love the look of this Grid … Continued
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Tech NewsPics of X-Rayed Toys Give Everyone Superpowered Sight
X-ray vision is, sadly, a superpower most of lack (boo). But photographer Brendan Fitzpatrick lets us play pretend with this neat photo series of see-through toys. He’s perfected the technique by capturing the inner workings of flowers and all kinds of creatures, but this latest batch in his Invisible Light collection appeals to every kid … Continued
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Tech NewsI Explored Second Life’s Forgotten Worlds With an Oculus Rift
Don’t call it a comeback. Second Life has been here for years—eleven, this month—but after the virtual world’s much-vaunted debut, the online universe slowly slipped out of the cultural consciousness, now infrequently referenced more as a punchline than legitimate popular hangout. Unless you, like I did last week, have an Oculus Rift handy. You’d think … Continued
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A 20-Sided Pocket Art Director Gives You Free Design Advice
When deadlines are a-looming and your creative well has momentarily run dry; when a conversation with colleagues would result in a down-the-rabbit-hole discussion that time won’t allow; or when a client wants a design change and you need guidance from an impartial third party; the Pocket Art Director wants to help you with your work. … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
This PVC Pouch Folds Up Like Origami To Protect Precious Things
An origami-inspired purse sounds needlessly complex. Futzing around with folds when you’re trying to find your keys in the abyss of a bag? No thanks. But! But: The reality of this Distortion clutch, designed by tech-friendly design icon Issey Miyake, is rad. Like, I-would-definitely-carry-the-hell-out-of-this rad. Miyake has been perfecting the concept of articulating accessories for … Continued
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Tech NewsThe Darkest, Strangest, Creepiest, British-est Comedy Series of All Time
Are you local? It’s a simple question. If you answered yes, it’s likely you’ve already taken a trip to Royston Vasey, the fictional town at the irregularly beating heart of The League of Gentlemen, one of the greatest TV series of all time. From 1999 to 2002, stage veterans Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignWatch Plastic Ocean Junk Become a Pair of Wild Multi-Colored Sneakers
That our poor oceans are overflowing with our disgusting floating garbage is not news, but we keep on keeping on disposing of a crazy amount of non-biodegradable trashola—and lightly worn wardrobes. Your Shoes Are Rubbish represents one small step towards increasing awareness of the massive problem; these kicks were made entirely from washed up junk. … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignAll These Brilliant Objects Were Designed By No One In Particular
Everything made by man has been designed in some way. You’ve got your big ticket, big name stuff, and then there are the countless items—the utilitarian, the unsung, the so-mundane-you-wouldn’t-give-them-a-second-thought—that haven’t always received the same creative fanfare. One man has been collecting and classifying these bits and bobs for decades; the time has come to … Continued
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Tech NewsFacebook
These Lights Can Recreate the Weather Above Your House Inside
Sappy couple alert! Say you’re sitting in your apartment—feeling a little emo (it’s okay!)—watching the sky get stormy beyond your window. Your baby’s not near but you want to share the moment—and that’s where Patch of Sky comes in. The fixtures wirelessly link up to your location and remotely mirror the weather wherever you’re at—the … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
An Anatomical Chocolate Skull For Sweet-Toothed Cannibals
Mmmm, chocolate. So delicious. So healthy. Why settle for chowing down on a boring old bar when you could instead… nibble… on this anatomically correct… human… skull? Alas, poor cocoa; this might be the creepiest treat ever created. Yes, you can actually buy one of these 3.3-pound bony beasts (thanks, Etsy!). Each hand-cast head is … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
I Want To Live In These Incredibly Detailed Scenes Made of Paper
Modernist architecture photographs well, thanks to all those clean lines make for striking shots. But I’ll be damned if modernist architecture doesn’t look even better in the artwork of artist Lucy Williams, who takes a mixed-media palate—balsa wood and Plexiglas, wool embroidery and acrylic paint, cork and paper—and transforms it into near-perfect reproductions of real-world … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign3D-Weaving Turns a Single Thread Into Shoe Soles and Stab-Proof Vests
At first glance it looks like these shoes are shod with two strategically shaped Top Ramen bricks. Delicious, perhaps, but c’mon—too crunchy for underfoot! The flexible soles were actually made with a 3D weaving machine designed by a graduate at London’s Royal College of Art, by layering a single, continuous thread in complementary patterns, one … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
Take a Wild Ride on This 100-Foot-Tall Twisty Slide
The Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany, has one of the highest concentrations of Good Design on the planet—a confluence of A+ architecture and furnishings, complete with a dedicated museum. Now, the site is also home to a 100-foot-tall twisty slide. Of course, this isn’t just a twisty slide. It’s also Art that enables … Continued
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Tech NewsListen to This When You’re Having The Worst. Day. Ever.
Rough day? Long week? You’ve got a few options, audio-wise. Crank up something high-energy to shake yourself out of it. Throw on something super mellow to ease the tension. Or, if you can’t quite find the right tune but need some lyrical comfort, might I recommend spending seven minutes in heaven with Bob Dylan as … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignThis Aluminum Car Was Built To Run On Abandoned Railways
Nearly 5,000 miles of abandoned railways criss-cross the the landscape in Mexico and Ecuador, left dormant for decades after privatization of the national system suspended passenger service in 1995. Two Guadalajara-born artists wanted to travel the paths of these “modern ruins,” so together they designed what just might be the coolest hybrid of all time. … Continued
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Write Way Outside the Lines With This Trippy Ruled Notebook
Most ruled journals out there are printed with lines that run from left to right, straight across the page. Pretty standard. Very straightforward. Somewhat sober. Then there’s this Inspiration Pad, a composition book on an acid trip. Lines akimbo. This thing is high as hell. Each spread offers a completely different pattern—from perfect geometries to … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignChristopher Guest’s Production Designer On How He Sets A Movie’s Mood
Waiting for Guffman is one of the funniest movies of all time. Christopher Guest is a comedic genius who pioneered the now-ubiquitous mockumentary style, and fills his films with actors who are improv pros. But a big part of why his work feels so true to life are the spot-on visual details that fill out … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
The Best Hacks From the Fan Site Ikea Doesn’t Want You To See
Ikea biffed by going after IkeaHackers, the fan site that shares all kinds of new uses and smart mods for the Swedish superstore’s affordable furniture—seriously, you can’t buy this kind of devotion. Until founder Jules Yap sets up shop under a new name, let’s have a look at a few of the projects that make … Continued
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