Data + Design Project

Urban Chameleons Blend Into the Background

Sunday 09.23.2012 , Posted by

To promote the Season 3 premier of UK spy show Covert Affairs, the English network Really hired well known master of disguise Liu Bolin. Bolin, responsible for the invisible man series, is famous for body painting people exactly like the background which they are standing in front of, seamlessly making them disappear. The Chinese master of disguise has done this through out Beijing, then New York City, and now London. Looking through images of Bolin’s work is like looking through a Where’s Waldo? book, but actually interacting with the models can be very shocking to the unsuspecting people riding the bus or stopping by a produce stand, as shown in the video after the jump. [Read more...]

Grill Master: A Foolproof Guide to Grilling

Saturday 07.07.2012 , Posted by

We’ve all been there before: You cut into your seemingly medium-cooked, char-broiled burger only to find it’s still a little too pink inside. What gives? Many things can affect how long it takes to properly grill perfectly moist and tender meats, seafood, and vegetables. Take the guesswork out of grilling with this guide to average cook times. The guide provides average times for a wide variety of beef, poultry, pork, and vegetable items you might plan on throwing on the grill this summer—all you’ll need is a watch and a meat thermometer. [Read more...]

The Bountiful Year: A Visual Guide To Seasonal Produce

Wednesday 06.06.2012 , Posted by

The best chefs in the world will tell you a dish is only as good as its ingredients. Every kind of produce tastes better at the height of its season. Tomatoes are juicier, strawberries are sweeter, and pretty much any other fruit, vegetable, or herb is better when eaten during its natural harvest. [Read more...]

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Going Local vs. Fair Trade: What Food Buy Is Better?

Wednesday 10.12.2011 , Posted by

We all want to make the world a better place, and one of the best ways is with your fork. Next time you hit the grocery market you’ll have two ethical food choices: buying local or buying fair trade. These two philosophies of how we acquire our food both have their benefits and drawbacks so Column Five along with Ethical Ocean put together this excellent graphic to help guide your decision. Tasty [Read more...]