Data + Design Project

InfographiKids: Live-Action Visualization With Kids

Tuesday 07.19.2011 , Posted by

We’ve seen a lot of unusual ways to represent infographics lately, from in-the-field visualization tool-kits to a DIY stencil for pie-charts, it seems the ways to represent data is nearly limitless. This new advertisement for Canadian organization Active for Life, sees school children using their bodies to demonstrate the dwindling level of fitness in Canadian schools. While the precision of the data visualization may be inherently a little on the fuzzy side, the execution and over-all communication from the technique is spot-on. Check out those colorful arms! [Read more...]

Adventure Exposed In All Its Layers

Monday 07.18.2011 , Posted by


If you’ve ever wondered how some of the better photoshop creations go together, photographer and computer artist Dave Hill has come to your rescue. Hill has put together some beautifully revealing videos featuring some of the many layers that go into his highly detailed photo manipulations. In his aptly titled “Adventure” series, plots the likes of James Bond and Indiana Jones face heros in the thick of action. For lots more, including videos expanding on his other projects, see Hill’s website: davehillphoto.com. [Read more...]

Leica Lenses: Old-Fashioned Craftsmanship

Wednesday 07.13.2011 , Posted by

Have you ever wondered what all the hype is about Leica camera lenses? Just what sets them apart from the competition, winning rave reviews for craftsmanship and results from a loyal following? This video shows the meticulous, hand-made manufacturing process that goes into each Leica lens… it’s a heart warming touch of care that few products see today. [Read more...]

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T-Shirt Charges Your Phone Using Sound

Friday 07.08.2011 , Posted by

Concert goers at the Glastonbury music festival had one more reason to elbow their way to the front this year. That’s because mobile phone giant Orange unveiled an experimental new mobile phone charging t-shirt at the loud event. Powered only by ambient sound waves, primarily heavy bass, users that don the black garment simply plug their phone into the shirt, which then uses noise-responsive technology to top-up the charge on their chest mounted phone. Although this current rendition may be somewhat dark and lacking in style, the potential future for this technology seems bright. Swing by web.orange.co.uk for more on this potential sonic statement in style. [Read more...]

The History Of English In 10 Minutes

Thursday 07.07.2011 , Posted by

Did you know that Shakespeare alone contributed more than 2000 new words to the English language? How about that the words cow, sheep and swine, come from English farmers while their culinary versions, beef, mutton and pork, come from French? With its many borrowed and newly invented words, the English language is one that continues to adapt to a changing world. This witty 10 minute animation (in 10 parts) looks at some of the diverse history surrounding the popular language. [Read more...]

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Massive Sand Storm Hits Phoenix Arizona

Tuesday 07.05.2011 , Posted by

Phoenix Arizona experienced an unusually massive sand storm, or ‘haboob‘ in the early evening today. Excited and mesmerized residents stopped to film the event, many capturing time-lapse videos as the impressive storm swallowed the city. [Read more...]

Wikileaks Mastercard Parody Ft. Julian Assange

Friday 07.01.2011 , Posted by

This stinging new parody of a Mastercard commercial looks at the nearly $15,000,000 in donations the behemoth credit card company has blocked from international secret dispensary Wikileaks, and features a cameo by the man himself – Julian Assange. Currently on house arrest, the short piece was filmed from Assange’s current residence and created by the news and politics video group The Daily Conversation. You can find out how to successfully donate to Wikileaks here. [Read more...]

The US’s First Packaging-Free Grocery Store

Tuesday 06.28.2011 , Posted by

Be it beans, granola or sometimes even tomatoes, it seems today that everything we eat is somehow wrapped in colorful packaging. In fact, packaging makes up 40 percent of municipal waste in the U.S alone. Now, In.gredients a grocery store opening in Austin, Texas is hoping to fix that problem by creating the country’s first packaging-free, zero-waste grocery store. By eliminating all packaging from their products In.gredients is hoping to create a waste-free model to follow and make a significant dent in the mountain of garbage created daily. [Read more...]

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Apple: Just How Clean Is Their Business?

Friday 06.24.2011 , Posted by

This piece of motion typography looks in to the business practices of one of the most successful tech companies ever: Apple. While the devices they produce are often praised for their ease of use and clean design, just how ethical is the way they run their business? From a number of Chinese workers supposedly “suicided,” to a lack of charitable giving and questionable environmental practices, is Apple as squeaky clean as it looks? (disclaimer: In case you were wondering, this post was written by a Mac and Linux user) [Read more...]

How Green is Your Internet?

Tuesday 06.21.2011 , Posted by

Have you ever wondered just how much energy your daily diet of Youtube videos consumes? How about the amount of carbon released? This informative video looks at the somewhat mysterious world of server farms and how much of the worlds energy they currently consume. It also looks at the top ‘green’ companies and their plans for the future. The video was written and voiced by Dan Ilic and directed and designed by Patrick Clair for HungryBeast on ABC TV. [Read more...]

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