Posts tagged design

Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

Serving an apparent though not visibly obvious (to the unsuspecting mortal, human eye, that is) need.

What we don’t know or see can’t hurt us, though, right?

Right…? (via)

Photo of a can of Heebie Geebies (chewy candies), from Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, in London. (Photo: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

Induces an immediate, tangible and most marvellous sensation of the Heebie-Jeebies, quickly relieving all cases of Well-Being, Joy, Warmth and General Happiness. An agreeable substitute to the Collywobbles; may contain traces of mild peril. Contains boiled sweets and “The Heebie-Jeebies” by David Nicholls, a specially commissioned short story exclusive to Hoxton Street Monster Supplies.

Bundle of "Fang Floss," from Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, in London (Image: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

Our marvellously strong Fang Floss is invaluable in cleaning where traditional sticks and brushes can’t reach, removing all common forms of fang-matter, including: brains, gore, bones, viscera, entrails, seaweed, toffee, and much more. Ideal for the 21st Century monster who believes chomping through flesh and bone shouldn’t have to put a crimp on post-mauling socialising. This spool can be carried easily in a pocket or a pouch, leaving both hands free to floss.

(Images: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies)

The Past And Future Of Famous Logos

Branding de-evolution. (via)

Past, present and future logo design for The Gap (Image: Stocklogos.com)
(Image: Stocklogos.com)

Past, present and future logo for Starbucks (Image: Felipe Torres)
(Image: Felipe Torres)

“29 Ways To Stay Creative” - TOFU Design

Whatever works. Whatever it takes.

Anatomy Made Of Lego

Creativity is more than just skin deep. It’s also plastic and comprised of interchangeable parts.

Feeling adventurous? The designer’s made his instructions available for download. (via)

Detail of human skull and associated anatomy created by artist entirely out of existing Lego parts and pieces. Image © Choking Hazards
“Lego Anatomy Skeleton: 3/4, Skull” (Image © Choking Hazards (Clay Morrow))

Fast Company: Almost Genius – The Cardboard Box That Fits Anything Perfectly

Recyclable corrugated cardboard Universal Packaging System (UPACKS) from designer Patrick Sung at Yanko Design.

Without a doubt, UPS and their shipping ilk will find an excuse to overestimate size and weight, not to mention try to tack on a design premium.

Designer Patrick Sung's concept for cardboard box material capable of fitting nearly any shape for shipping, with an emphasis here on UPS.
(Image: Yanko Design)

Chicago Tribune: Beneath This Bubble, A Book Storing Marvel

Helmut Jahn’s proposed design for the new University of Chicago Mansueto Library.

Futuristic echoes of Logan’s Run and Silent Running, and what could prove to be another gem for a city already seen as an architectural mecca.

Architect Helmut Jahn's design for new University of Chicago Mansueto Library - Exterior (Image: Murphy/Jahn)
Library exterior

Architect Helmut Jahn's design for new University of Chicago Mansueto Library - Interior (Image: Murphy/Jahn)
Library interior. (Images: Chicago Tribune, Murphy-Jahn)

Designboom: Hollywood Sign Hotel By Bayarch

Missed this garish approach to the hillside from a Danish architectural design firm that surfaced during the height of last year’s hullaballoo over selling and opening the land to real-estate developers.

Luckily, public land conservationists fundraised enough to swoop in and buy it, turning the land over to Griffith Park.

Danish architecture firm BAYARCH's designs for a hotel on the site of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood, CA. Front view. Image © Bayarch.

Danish architecture firm BAYARCH's designs for a hotel on the site of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood, CA. Entrance view. Image © Bayarch.

Danish architecture firm BAYARCH's designs for a hotel on the site of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood, CA. Rear view. Image © Bayarch.

Danish architecture firm BAYARCH's designs for a hotel on the site of the Hollywood Sign in Hollywood, CA. Roof view overlooking Hollywood. Image © Bayarch.
(Images © Bayarch)

Sci-Fi IKEA Manuals

Ah, creativity.

Perhaps there’s a manual for those awesome Swedish meatballs, too… with references to the equally awesome Meatballs.  (via)

Sci-Fi IKEA Manual for the "Djiloriann" from BACK TO THE FUTURE. Image: College Humor, Caldwell Tanner, Susanna Wolff and Conor McKeon)
(Image: Caldwell Tanner, Susanna Wolff and Conor McKeon, for Collegehumor.com)

Pantone Color Of The Year For 2011

Coupled with last year’s choice, my Miami Vice wardrobe styling color wheel of coordination in finally complete.

Side-by-side swatches of Pantone's Colors of the Year for 2011 (18-2120 Honeysuckle) and 2010 (15-5519 Turquoise)-
(Images: Pantone)

IFC: The 50 Greatest Opening Title Sequences Of All Time

Yeah, any “… of All Time” compilation has built-in subjectivity, but the authors make pretty solid arguments for #1-5.

Sampling of frames from some of the "50 Greatest Opening Title Sequences of All Time" from IFC.com. Image: IFC.com)
A sampling of imagery from IFC’s list. Can you name the films? (Image: IFC.com)