Data + Design Project

World Famous Landmarks Made to Look Miniature

Wednesday 05.08.2013 , Posted by

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When it comes to this world, there are people who see it as vast and locations as distant, and there are some who see it as miniscule. In relation to the solar system and galaxies beyond, our planet is indeed tiny in comparison… and the humans that inhabit it are even smaller. New York based photographer Richard Silver decided that he wanted to capture that reality of being small through his photography. Packing his bags and camera gear, he ventured all over the world to create “miniature shots” from some of the most famous man made structures in the world. [Read more...]

Entertaining Typography of Famous Scientists’ names

Saturday 03.16.2013 , Posted by

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In light of National Science Day in India, Mumbai-based graphic designer Kapil Bhagat created a series of typography graphics honoring some of the most famous scientists that have lived. Whichever was that particular Scientist’s breakthrough discovery is implied in the image. Newton’s apple is substituted with an O on the ground, Galileo’s telescope is visible as an L, and the O in Edison is lit up like a light bulb. [Read more...]

Perfect Caricatures of the Rich & Famous

Tuesday 09.27.2011 , Posted by

Each of these impressive caricature illustrations has an uncanny resemblance to the famous star they portray… Stan Chow really has this down. Check out his James Bond tribute below for example: each martini drinking Bond is there, a perfect copy of their real life counterpart. A freelance graphic designer, Chow’s work is in high demand from periodicals around the globe and his inexpensive prints are hot sellers over at bigcartel.com. For more of his work, check out stanleychowillustration.com or Flickr, then get frequent updates through Twitter and Facebook. Can you identify everyone here? [Read more...]

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Iconatomy: A Merging of Old and New Stars

Wednesday 09.07.2011 , Posted by

These star-studded Hollywood tributes are simply astounding! In such a way that they are almost one person, jewelry arts student George Chamon has perfectly merged photos of such silver screen greats as Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant with their modern day doppelgängers. The classic amoeba shaped layers between the two iconic stars match seamlessly with the retro look of the portraits. Bravo! [Read more...]