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Erik Spiekermann on the centralised office

Glenn — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:37 +0000

Erik Spiekermann describes his concept of a perfect communicative office for Arte’s ‘From Sketch’ series, based on a central entrance through which everyone get’s to their workplace.

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Zaha Hadid — New website

Sean — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:46:05 +0000

Superstar architect Zaha Hadid has just launched her vast new website, showcasing the practice’s Architecture, Exhibition design, Product, Fashion and Furniture design. Designed by Greenspace

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Superbien

Glenn — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:53 +0000

VIVID SYDNEY 2011 preview featuring French projection artists ‘SUPERBIEN’ from Marcus O'Brien on Vimeo.

French artistic projection duo Thomas Chossan & Alex Mestrot of SUPERBIEN were commissioned to light up the facade of the Opera House for this year’s festival of light, music and ideas – VIVID SYDNEY. They created 3D imagery featuring colourful interpretations of sea life to be projected onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

The behind the scenes footage is worth a watch as well!

Making Of du Teaser Vivid Festival 2011 from SUPERBIEN on Vimeo.

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Ken Pils

Jack — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:34:01 +0000

Stunning interiors photography from Sweden’s Ken Pils.

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Lee Mawdsley

Jack — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:02:02 +0000

The ridiculously talented Lee Mawdsley has been busy in the three years since his last appearance on FFF, adding a selection of projects to his brilliantly rounded portfolio.

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Bompas and Parr: Return of the Jelly Knights

Gil — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:36:22 +0000

Ever since encountering the world of Bompas and Parr a couple of years ago I’m always intrigued and amazed with the culinary experiments. Gestalten recently caught up with the jelly duo to interview them about their work and business in South London which specialise in creating sensory based events revolving around food and drink. The video Bompas and Parr: Return of the Jelly Knights offer an insight into the combination of history and current tech as integral part of Bompas and Parr’s work.
Caution: may cause excessive salivation.

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Havana Club Inspired Ingenuity

Greig — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:37:06 +0000

The project is a competition that Havana Club are running based on the theme of ‘Inspired Ingenuity’; a reference to the spirit of the people of Havana, who pride themselves on their ability to create what they need from what they have. The competition is taking place over the first six months of 2011, challenging artists, musicians and other creative talents to takes the everyday and turn it into something special. A winner will be picked each month, and the final winner will win a trip to Cuba. The project is being run through the Havana Club Facebook page

To help promote the competition, graphic design studio Intercity commissioned three artists to create a piece of work that takes the everyday and turns it into something special.

Title: SNEAKER SPEAKERS

Artist: NASH

Sneaker customiser Nash responsed to the brief by transforming a pair of all-white Nike Air Force 1’s into a fully functional set of ‘Sneaker Speakers’. Nash was a perfect choice for as we see sneaker customisation as

its own form of Inspired Ingenuity. Read an interview with Nash here.

Title: INGREDIENTS

Artist: CEMAL OKTEN

Symbolising Cuba’s love of music, product designer Cemal Okten has used everyday objects to create something greater than the sum of its parts. The fully functional headphones are made from a tin can, a coat hanger, a piece of rope and two corks.

Title: PICNIC TABLE

Artist: I HAVE POP™

Founded by Jurjen Semeijn, Amsterdam-based I Have Pop™ is known for its innovative ideas and multi-dimensional projects. For this street art installation they appropriated the fences from a local roadworks site and constructed a picnic table in the park. See the video of the I Have Pop™ piece here.

The Identity:

Intercity also created the Inspired Ingenuity logo, using objects from around the studio including a ring-pull, polystyrene packaging, a fuse, a paperclip and a coat-hanger.

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Pete Rossi – New Site

Jack — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:42:51 +0000

Having worked with El Studio and Rovaiweber, Scottish designer Pete Rossi has produced a beautiful new site featuring fresh work.

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United Visual Artists – Update

Glenn — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:00:03 +0000

The always inspiring UVA have launched a new and improved website of their excellent mix of “sculpture, architecture, live performance, moving image and digital installation”.

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Graphic House – Site Launch

Jack — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:46:37 +0000

Our friends at Scottish agency, Graphical House, have launched their new site. As always, well worth a look.

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