Category Archives: DESIGN
BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW
Set in the strange and oppressive emotional landscape of the year 1983, Beyond The Black Rainbow is a Reagan-era fever dream inspired by hazy childhood memories of midnight movies and Saturday morning cartoons.
From the producer of Machotaildrop, Rainbow is the outlandish feature film debut of writer and director Panos Cosmatos. Featuring a hypnotic analog synthesizer score by Jeremy Schmidt of Sinoia Caves and Black Mountain.
Star Wars Illustrations by Ralph McQuarrie
Ralph McQuarrie is a visionary conceptual designer and the artist responsible for the look of the original Star Wars trilogy. McQuarrie also created concept art for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Cocoon, for which he won an Academy Award.
Anamorphic Illusions
The illusions of the Swiss artist Felice Varini . An artist since 1979 uses the technique of trompe l’oeil. What is also called anamorphosis that requires the viewer to occupy a perspective specific to reconstruct the image.
“Hello Kitty” Air Jet by EVA Airways
EVA Airways, a Taiwan based airlines wanted to pay tribute to Hello Kitty with an entire plane. EVA launched a campaign together with Sanrio to create the “Hello Kitty Jet”. They painted the exterior of an Airbus A330-200 with both the interior and the exterior having the Hello Kitty motif.
For Skateboarding and the City
For Skateboarding and the City from Nathan Factor Sacharow on Vimeo.
Muisc: “The Man with the Movie Camera” by The Cinematic Orchestra
Vans OTW: Eric Elms (Wish You Were Here)
Shot and edited by renowned photographer Peter Sutherland, this mini-documentary from Offthewall.tvfollows Vans OTW Advocate Eric Elms through Tokyo for his “Wish You Were Here” exhibition at Common Gallery last fall.
Nike Blazer VNTG Premium
UK Sneaker retailer size? continue to pump out great collaborations with Nike, their latest is this exclusive Nike Blazer VNTG Premium. One features a green Swoosh, the other Purple, Both made from a premium grey leather and an off-white sole. The green Swoosh Blazer will be available on February 20th, while the purple Swoosh makeup will be available later this year.
Jay-Z & Kanye West: “Ni**as in Paris”
Kate Moss for Supreme 2012 Spring/Summer on the streets of Hong Kong
Red Bull Supernatural: One of a kind snowboard competition created by Travis Rice
Under bright, bluebird skies, 18 of the world’s most notable up-and-comers alongside the icons of snowboarding progressed the sport to a new level, as Red Bull Supernatural ran at Baldface Lodge outside of Nelson, B.C., Canada. From the first rider to drop, Scotty Lago, through Travis Rice’s final run, the never before ridden Red Bull Supernatural course challenged every aspect of the competitors’ talents, bringing the most progressive riding of our time together in a single run.
Happy Birthday & R.I.P. J-DILLA
(February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006) Sorry for the late wishes to Detroit producer/MC James ‘J-Dilla’ Clancy. He is the genius behind tracks for Common, A Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo, Busta Rhymes, De La Soul. He never got the recognition he deserved. So look up some of his tracks and you’ll be blown away by what he’s produced. Or click here
Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Tyler, The Creator down under
Kanye West met up with Odd Future’s Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator while down under in Australia. No word on what they’re cooking up together but with a triple threat like this I can’t wait to see or hear what they serve us.
‘Adult’ Mario Characters
These fantastic interpretations of the beloved Mario Bros. video game characters are the work of artist Robotpencil.
Source
Evolution of the LEGO Logo
Absolut ‘London’ Bottle by Jamie Hewlett
ABSOLUT LONDON featuring the art of Mr. Hewlett, who takes on the history of London’s fashion scene over the last 200 years. On the bottle you’ll find all those scenes represented: the dandy’s, the punks, the mods, and our favorites, those terrace riding 80’s casuals. 50 total bottles of ABSOLUT LONDON will go on sale starting March 1 at Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
Face to Face: Karl Lagerfeld | NET-A-PORTER.COM
Presenting the fashion icon as you’ve never seen him before. See even more footage from our exclusive video now to find out what one of the world’s most famous designers really thinks about himself, his muses and more.
‘Transformers: Cybertron Con 2012’ at Resorts World Sentosa
Presented by Hasbro Singapore, the Cybertron Con 2012 is a convention dedicated to fans of the Transformers (and we’re not just talking about the movie). The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, the convention will be held at Resorts World Sentosa’s Compass Ballroom from 11-14 March.
Guests can expect a variety of different activities that will test their knowledge of robots, from the Fastest Finger First competition to transform cars to robots, design workshops by Hasbro artists and seminars with Transformers team and Hasbro crew including Mr. Hideaki Yoke. As well as a slew of robot galleries, figurines and collectibles, including a 22-feet tall Optimus Prime for photo taking opportunities.
Head to Cybertron Con website for more information and get your tickets (SGD$12 for a day pass, SGD$68 for a VIP pass) here.
Gorillaz + Converse Spring ’12 Collection
The Gorillaz + Converse Spring 2012 Collection is available at Leftfoot, Sole What and select Converse stores around the region.
K01 by Marc Newson for Pentax K01 by Marc Newson for Pentax
Australian designer Marc Newson talks about his latest project, the K01 camera for Japanese brand Pentax. I’m not a huge fan of the camera design but I like some of his points about the ‘yellow’ edition and embracing the materials used.