Despite the fact that many people do it for the creative aspects, design is often a customer service job. So, as with all work serving peoples needs, there are always clients with some unusual, if misguided requests. This collection of fun A3 posters was collectively made by Irish ad creatives, designers, animators, directors, and illustrators in their time off. The series, appropriately called A Creative Catharsis, transforms frustrating yet hilariously memorable client quotes into posters. [Read more...]
Charis Tsevis: Beautiful Obama Posters from Greece
It’s been a massively challenging election year, with plenty of twists, turns and mud thrown along the way. Now with Obama in the White House for another 4 years, his supporters are still celebrating the victory… but it isn’t just Americans who are doing the rejoicing, or who helped him stay in power. A large portion of the world population supported Obama this election, with people from Africa to Europe hoping for his re-election. Greek graphic designer Charis Tsevis was one of these people. [Read more...]
Michael Coffey: Sculptural Furniture from a Master
Working with the flowing lines of nature, furniture maker/sculptor Michael Coffey has been called one of the world’s greatest living studio artists. His bespoke designs are functional pieces of art, their sinuous curves reflecting the earth, sea and even animals in their modern forms. After gaining major attention in 1978 for his Aphrodite Rocking Chair (shown above), he has gone on to create some of the most imaginative furniture one could imagine. The original chair was recently auctioned at Sotheby’s, commanding a price of $48,000. [Read more...]
Creative bookshelves
Are you looking for a new place to store your ever growing book collection? Instead of the the typical square box shelves, why not opt for something entirely different? We have featured twelve unique and creative looking shelves here that some designers have come up with. The designers come from all over the world including Spain, Italy, Finland, Sweden and the U.K. As you plan the interior design of your next home, consider some of these wonderful creations. [Read more...]
Paper Sculptures from an Icon of Industrial Design
The name Irving Harper is associated with some seriously iconic creations in the design world. As design director for the Nelson Office, he was responsible for some of the most memorable objects of the twentieth century, from the Marshmallow Sofa, to the Ball clock and even the Herman Miller logo. What most people don’t know is that he was also a prolific paper sculptor, spending nearly 50 years of his life working on fantastically beautiful creations at his home in Rye, New York. [Read more...]
End of the World Survival Kit for 2012
Are you prepared for the end of the world this year? Based on the Mayan calendar, December 21st is the last day we will experience – so what better way to spend it than with your “Just in Case” end of the world kit? [Read more...]
Visual Bits #258> Designing The Strangest Objects
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Solar Oven Transforms Salt Water to Drinkable Water
Of all the water on earth, only an incredibly small percentage is available for us to use and drink… the remainder is largely highly salty water, or at best brackish water with unhealthy levels of salt. For much of the western world, where water is plentifully available and piped right to your location this is hardly an issue for concern; but in countries where limited water availability is compounded by heavy pollution and miles of walking each day to collect it, the situation becomes a lot more dire. Enter Italian designer Gabriele Diamanti and his fascinating Eliodomestico. [Read more...]
Patrick O’Leary Illustrates a Good Story
Illustrations are always engaging when they tell a good story, and these examples by Patrick O’Leary are a perfect example. Using layer upon layer of interesting details, this Bradford, UK based designer manages to make each image worth exploring, hunting for the subtle clues that will explain the full meaning behind their creative execution. In one example, a woodsman hugs a tree as it hugs back, while a relaxing Isaac Newton is about to experience his legendary thump on the head. What does it mean? O’Leary isn’t quick to give up his stories, but they’re there. [Read more...]
Robots and Ray Guns from the Retro Future
Ladies and gentlemen, the future is here, full of exciting advancements in technology, designed to make life better and fighting fiercer… and all of it is decidedly retro. From flame blasting rocket ships, to Atomic Freeze blasting ray guns and helpful autonomous robots, the future is looking pretty exciting… especially if you’re the adventurous Buck Rogers type. [Read more...]















