DesignApplause http://designapplause.com Heightening awareness of design-driven objects. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:22:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en 2008-2009 http://designapplause.com/2008/2008-2009/1773/ http://designapplause.com/2008/2008-2009/1773/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:05:14 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1773
Applause is taking something of a sabbatical till year-end. There are technical and navigation issues as well as looking in the rearview mirror, a good thing to do every now
and then.
This, our second iteration has been up about three months. The third will be a charm. Any suggestions are appreciated. Happy holidays. World peace.

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/2008-2009/1773/feed/ Modern water fountains. http://designapplause.com/2008/modern-water-fountains/1754/ http://designapplause.com/2008/modern-water-fountains/1754/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:57:29 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1754
Some fountains are really people magnets. Observing , the kinetic creativity of the Jaume Plensas fountain in the past three years has inspired this post.

( above ) designer, jaume plensas, , USA. water and digital video.


( above ) designer, armand vallancourt, san francisco USA. concrete tubing.


( above ) fountain , kanazawa JP. fountain clock.


( above ) designer, unknown, location unknown. the waterboard, not exactly a fountain.


( above ) designer, lotta hannerz, paris, FR. water mobile venus.


( above ) designer, unknown, seattle US. variable pressure fountain.


( above ) designer, unknown, zacatecas MX. a fountain inside a silver mine.


( above ) designer, william pye, sunderland . water vortex.

Is there a difference between an older, more traditional fountain vs modern? Do you have a favorite you frequent or fond memories of one?

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/modern-water-fountains/1754/feed/ Paul Smith. Pencil set. http://designapplause.com/2008/paul-smith-pencil-set/1729/ http://designapplause.com/2008/paul-smith-pencil-set/1729/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:36:22 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1729
Stocking stuffer under $25.

For the pencil sharpener crowd a set of 12 multi-stripe with tops in a matching presentation box.

100% , 100% , 100% rigid cardboard box. $12.00US

Designer: Paul Smith (UK)

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/paul-smith-pencil-set/1729/feed/ Fraktur mon amour. Blackletter. http://designapplause.com/2008/fraktur-mon-amour-blackletter/1721/ http://designapplause.com/2008/fraktur-mon-amour-blackletter/1721/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:56:23 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1721
, without a doubt the stimulus behind the more efficient we’re familiar with on a day-to-day. On the other hand, a now popular foreboding font for super-hip urban graphics and a time-travel message for .

In addition to the thorough presentation of some 300 with dates, designers, and origins, you will find a facing-page using the typeface. Many quite well done and some even exciting. Of course, I’m not the first to find the book spectacular. It won the Type Directors Club of ’s 2007 Award for Typographic Excellence.

Designer:Judith Schalansky ( Berlin )

via amazon.com

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/fraktur-mon-amour-blackletter/1721/feed/ 10 water resistent - proof shoes. http://designapplause.com/2008/10-water-resistent-proof-shoes/1709/ http://designapplause.com/2008/10-water-resistent-proof-shoes/1709/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:51:19 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1709

Refinery29 uncovered some exceptional footwear styles for guys that use fabric and -proof treatments in a modern, fashionable way. ( above, from left ) Acne for Tretorn Stroll High Sneakers ( galosh sole, -resistant upper), $240;


( above, from left )Gram 383g Softshell Sneakers ( sole, waterproof upper, micro fleece lining), $130.

To see all 10, go to Refinery29.

via cool hunting

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/10-water-resistent-proof-shoes/1709/feed/ The art of an election. 2008. http://designapplause.com/2008/the-art-of-an-election-2008/1623/ http://designapplause.com/2008/the-art-of-an-election-2008/1623/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:45:18 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1623
An election wrap up: more creative generated in presidential election 2008. Passion trumps strategy — the bulk unsolicited, unapproved by either candidate.

( above ) obama - mccain, artist: sean henry, delaware


( above ) firm: hyperakt, brooklyn


( above ) kings, hesam rahmanian, sacramento

Note: An election campaign takes off in many directions. The following represents, what-ifs, issues, opposition, not-so-shiney messages. Admit it, deep down these are our faves.



( above ) newsweek, “ready, aim, fire,”


( above ) created by hair stylist: david cordova, los angeles.


( above ) and pollution, artist, kim abeles, los angeles


( above ) dope, artist: baxter orr — hope, artist: shepard fairey

At this point we will stop with the images below as we seek more McCain messaging. Obama inspired a huge creative following. See more Obama via the very best collection the obama art report—it’s still coming in.



( above ) the gum election, designer: unknown, SF to NYC, germany, brazil, australia.


( above ) tribute to warhol, artist/designer: terri bell


( above ) nope, artist: baxter orr, texas


( above ) mcpalin, artist/designer: zoltron


( above ) artist: scot lefavor


( above ) proteus magazine, artist: hank krall


creative
obama - mccain, sean henry
art-culture, design firm: hyperakt, brooklyn
obama art report, kings, hesam rahmanian
obama art report, “ready, aim, fire”
guanabee, race switch, david cordova
politics and pollution, artist, kim abeles, los angeles
obama art report, gum election
dope, artist: baxter orr — hope, artist: shepard fairey
tribute to warhol, terri bell
meaningful distractions, nope, artist: baxter orr, texas
artist/designer: zoltron
artist: scot lefavor
proteus magazine, artist: hank krall

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/the-art-of-an-election-2008/1623/feed/ Mini E. Test drivers wanted. http://designapplause.com/2008/mini-e-test-drivers-wanted/1600/ http://designapplause.com/2008/mini-e-test-drivers-wanted/1600/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:50:45 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1600

MINI announced that they’ll be giving up to 500 test drivers the opportunity to the new no-carbon footprint MINI E before it’s released.

The diminutive 3-door MINI E is powered by a 100% motor (hybrids are for wusses), and still manages to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about 8.5 seconds. While a top speed of 95 mph (152 km/h) isn’t going to break any world records, it’s plenty for anyone who doesn’t spend much time on the autobahn or the race track.

The car gets its juice from over 5,000 individual power cells, joined together to form a single composite battery. At peak, the motor can crank out 204-horsepower and 162 ft/lb of torque - not too shabby for an car.

With a cruising range of 150 miles (approx. 240 km), the MINI E should be fine for heading back and forth to the office, grocery, or any other short haul local destination.

If you live in Southern California, City or New Jersey, you could be selected to be one of the lucky early test drivers. For your chance to test out the new MINI E, head on over to MINI Space and fill out the form for more information on applying.

Mini specs

Producer: Mini

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/mini-e-test-drivers-wanted/1600/feed/ Ciussai radiator. http://designapplause.com/2008/ciussai-radiator/1590/ http://designapplause.com/2008/ciussai-radiator/1590/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:30:05 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1590
Industrial. Creative. A sculpture? Quite fresh and unpredictable. An emergency laundry drier. Maybe a wall-hook for designer oven mitts? The Ciussai Radiator from Adhoc.

Designer: Stefano Ragaini and Giorgio Di Tullio
Producer: Adhoc

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]]> http://designapplause.com/2008/ciussai-radiator/1590/feed/ Congratulations president Obama. http://designapplause.com/2008/congratulations-president-obama/1578/ http://designapplause.com/2008/congratulations-president-obama/1578/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:31:36 +0000 PRand http://designapplause.com/?p=1578 During the early developed a successful technique for into three-dimensional shapes, which led to the creation of a variety of furnishings and sculptures. You won’t find Eames donkeys however.
That said, if anyone finds appropriate donkeys, or other animals for that matter, please inform us.

marvin gaye sings american national anthem observed via designobserver

overheard: time to recycle campaign signs

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Whether or not you must throw your trash on the street, what about pink and white polka dot designer ? Or Anycoloryoulike?
Each bag is and treated with repellent for even of unusual size. Though this is a City intervention initiative, you can splashy trash in your town too.

via momeld

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