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August 19 (14) 10:11 am
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#TAG: architecture — photo essay
Sebastian Weiss is photo columnist for AD Architectural Digest Germany and passionate about concrete aesthetics and the beauty seen in city shapes.
Superb light and a myriad of elliptical, angled, curvy, triangular architectural shapes soaring or flat.. His keen and artful eye produces a mix of awe and how he dunnit – for us viewers.






August 18 (14) 11:04 am
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art — mobile {c/y}
#TAG: art — branding — graphic design
‘The people of National Forest are dedicated to making the world a better place. We feel compelled to share the fun, beauty, and excitement we have been fortunate enough to experience in hopes of encouraging others to enjoy life, foster love and empathy, and make stronger, more sincere connections.’

I second this wholeheartedly.
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Love the retro-feel of these mobile casings – wish they were reiussued.




August 18 (14) 11:01 am
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#TAG: technology
Balboa Technology was started from a private/personal project fully realized as BalboaTech.com in 2003, to save individuals and businesses time, money and headache.

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August 15 (14) 14:17 pm
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industrial {c/y}
#TAG: fashion — technology
I actually reviewed the ‘first’ Nooka and this one tops it – designed by extra talented Matthew Waldman who describes himself as techno-progressivist, New Yorker, artist, educator.

ndlr: For more funkies -> store.
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Read Forbes coverage:
Trying To Rebuild A Company With Crowdfunding: Nooka by Karsten Strauss
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and then if you like – get one!

August 14 (14) 16:04 pm
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industrial {c/y}
#TAG: branding — fashion — photo essay — poster — typography
In early years of research on the www, I predicted that creatives would seize the day – and start selling not only their skills but ‘goods’ – without intermediaries.
Excerpt of a poster provocative enough!

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I have know Ryan Katrina aka Neuarmy for over a decade (at least).
What I admire most – is the fact that he has taken charge and sourced his graphic design – typographic skills to launch a brand named Neuarmy Surplus that produces wood signs – limited edition shirts – pouches and duffle bags.
Hand-drawn – hand-painted/printed !! And that branding suite!!


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Gorgeous subdued photography instills a retro-dreamy-vintage atmosphere throughout the superb website.
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August 14 (14) 14:14 pm
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upcoming events {c/y}
#TAG: design competition — exhibition
Call for entries for the Japan Media Arts Festival that honors outstanding works in the four divisions of Art, Entertainment, Animation, and Manga.

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Entries are sought from professional, amateur, independent and commercial creators from across the globe.
Deadline: September 2 / 2014

August 14 (14) 13:25 pm
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#TAG: typography
DSType is a multi-awarded type foundry based in Portugal. With almost 20 years of experience, specialises in the design of typefaces for magazines, newspapers, corporations and cultural institutions worldwide.

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