unico.world : real women of the world by Eliana Lorena

I think this is the real Barbie dolls that should be on sale in the world market. To let little girls aware and embrace our cultural differences instead of dwelling in the superficial consumerism.. :)

Unfortunately these darling dolls only sold in an auction by Sotheby's at Palazzo Vecchio, Florence in November to support the 'Save the Children' organization.


via Designboom

Video of the Day : Eike König Interview

This video of the day is also inspiration of the day.
It's very healthy for a designer to talk about their design; and to talk with other designer, sharing thoughts and ideas.

And it's very inspiring to see this interview, and see this cool German graphic designer approach their design; and what kind of work ethics did they have.

It makes me realize the true joy and meaning in being a designer. :) And the way he describes a person getting caught up in their computer-work and chatted on internet messenger or Facebook, it's exactly like me! *LOL* :-S

Eike Koenig from Hort from Leonardo Mercado on Vimeo.

via bettertastethansorry.com

OFFICE

I am so loving this one! So clever and very timely. :)

Somehow it reminds me of a mini bird's nest.



Click here to see the full story and other lovely pictures.

Video of the Day : Colorama

My goodness!

This one is a very adorable ad that really made my day. I can watch this video 100x over and still smiling :) Love the music, love the colors, love the little people.. Love it all. :D

Have a great day everyone! :)

Colorama - Makeover from Upper First on Vimeo.

Client: Colorama
Agency: McCann Malmö
Direction: Upper First
Director of Photography: Keith Loutit
Production: Upper First
Sound design: Kungen & Hertigen
Year: 2009

Cool Ad by Le Creative Sweatshop & Khuong Nguyen

A series of a very "artsy" and cool looking ad done by Le Creative Sweatshop with Khuong Nguyen.

And I can't help to see the beauty of how the art and design world and everything that surrounds us are all intertwined. And each are inspired by others.





See and read more at Designboom.

Banksy's Thoughts on Global Warming

So below is what Banksy's thoughts on global warming :


image via timesonline.



These other graffitis below I'm not sure if it has anything to do with global warming. But the most interesting part is to spot Banksy's work; even if it's as subtle as this Mr. Rat and the guy helping government to remove graffitis even from under the bridge's wall where nobody can see..









via artofthestate and their Flickr account.

10 Most Stylish Plants on Interior Design for 2010

Global warming; human's increasing awareness of the importance of embracing Nature as an integral part of our lives and not just a commodity or slaves; it inspires designers from all around the World to take a closer look at Nature and see what inspiration can it brings. For we only need to be aware, and to really see.

2009 will soon pass in just a few days.. And reminiscing the past and concept designs we've seen so far, I want to play Oracle :D and make a compendium of 10 Most Stylish Plants on Design for 2010.

So here goes (in random order) .. :D

1. Succulents

image via Obleek.

These plants are so pretty in colors; easily maintained; and most importantly, it has this structured look that makes it so in line with today's contemporary designs.

2. Tree Trunks/ Leaveless Trees


(left-right, top bottom) Mighty Aspen Glade by Peter Drobny; MICHAEL ARAM - Enchanted Forest Candleholders; wallpaper src. unknown; Massimo Iosa Ghini- Exedra nice; Steve McQueen Giardini; Slow Walk Restaurant

3. Carnivores

via California Carnivores

4. Spanish Moss

via Dezeen

5. Bamboo


6. The Creepers

(left-right) Dedon green room separator; Judy Hoysak- the bean screen

7. Moss

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8. Grass

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9. Moon Orchid


10. Keladi/ Colocasia esculenta

This last one is actually my personal favorite. :D