Video from NPR
“The American Helicopter Society (AHS) has promised $250,000 to the team that can build a human-powered helicopter. All it has to do is hover for a minute, reach a height of 3 meters (about 10 feet), and stay in a 10-meter box”
Category Archives: design
Norman Bel Geddes
Norman Melancton Bel Geddes (April 27, 1893 – May 8, 1958) was an American theatrical and industrial designer who focused on aerodynamics.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Norman+Bel+Geddes&qpvt=Norman+Bel+Geddes&FORM=IGRE
wirify wireframe tool
Wirify bookmarklet lets you turn any web page into a wireframe in one click. Pro version has export to omnigraffle.
Autodesk 123D Catch
Autodesk 123D Catch
Turn ordinary photos into extraordinary 3D models with Autodesk® 123D™ Catch. Take photos of your favorite people, places and things and let the power of the cloud magically transform them into detailed 3D models.
Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs
I saw this show at the Met in NY in 2010. The latch photo above is more nouveau style than most of his work. I love the crafts nature of it as well. Need more info about the workshop.
Data Visualization
hexayurt
Vinay Gupta’s hexayurts are made from 12 sheets of 4×8 panels. Many variations. 500 shelters at burning man.
Looking For A Steal? Try The Snakes of Urban Outfitters –Bloginity.com
http://www.bloginity.com/blog/2011/09/02/urban-outfitters-fashion-night-out-2011/
Amazing lack of integrity on the part of Urban Outfitters.
Here’s the real snake ear cuff by Marty Magic.
“one feather, one flame and one dragon scale at a time”
I just love that quote!
Beautiful work darling!
http://blog.martymagic.com/2011/08/dragon-phoenix-tiara-stage-3/
open source design
http://www.flexiblestream.org/index.phpAdobe InDesign for UX Designers
http://unify.eightshapes.com/training/aiuxd/
video training from eightshapes.com
case-mate iphone DIY cases
you can upload your own image to create a custom iphone case
Everything is a Remix Part 3
Stefan Sagmeister designer
I love the wit in Sagmeister’s designs.
http://www.sagmeister.com/work/featured
http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_7_rules_for_making_more_happiness.html
Whaletone Piano
Edward Tufte article in Washington Post
The Information Sage
Meet Edward Tufte, the graphics guru to the power elite who is revolutionizing how we see data. By Joshua Yaffa
I am a long time fan of Tufte.–artbobo
Michael Cooper sculptor
Amazing work.
http://www.michaelcooper.us/
Syd Mead scifi artist
2019: A Future Imagined from Flat-12 on Vimeo.
“the vaunted concept designer behind Blade Runner, Aliens, and Tron — on life in 2019” I’m impressed with how articulate he his.