September 2008
Laura Marsden's Knitted Street Signs →
By now we’ve all seen street sign poles tagged with knitting à la Knitta, but how about actual knitted street signs? Lime & Violet tips us off to the work of Canadian artist Laura…
It's mission control, in the spare room →
radio1interactive posted a photo:
The ironing board is particularly critical equipment.
For the geeks amongst you, the basic idea is that the 6 cameras around the house go into 6…
2.6 - The Dot Matrix Revolution →
DOT MATRIX REVOLUTION* from superbrothers on Vimeo.
Here’s a really neat video all about the history of computing. Usually, one would be hard pressed to compact all that information…
Car plays music on cut up vinyl records →
Another record project! Sound Chaser by Yuri Suzuki with Yaroslav Tencer (more photos here). A train-style record player. Users connect the chipped pieces of…
Is an inconstant gardener
1.0 - Not only are the boxes funky and useful,... →
Not only are the boxes funky and useful, but they are actually redesigned for the Norwegian Salvation Army, by using the materials from old beds and belts! (Want more? See NOTCOT.org…
9.5 - Cardboard duvet set →
Proceeds from the sale of these “cardboard” silkscreened duvet-sets goes to benefit a Dutch homeless charity. Slaap onder een kartonnen doos en help een zwerfjongere eronder vandaan (via …
1.0 - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights ~... →
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights ~ a gorgeous textual animation by Seth Brau we should all pay attention to… (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
6.2 - Turtle with mohawk →
Photographer Chris Van Wyk snapped this terrific photo of a Mary River Turtle rocking a mohawk. Or a bit of algae. I prefer to think it’s the former. “The punk rock turtle with a bright…
1.0 - Satina Turner's Flybrary bookshelf - the... →
Satina Turner’s Flybrary bookshelf - the books hang on metal strips to create the surface of the shelf. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
London Design Festival: WeWantTap by Provokateur →
Is there a need for bottled water? On Thursday, we questioned whether Fiji’s eco-friendly efforts were really that green. And it seems that the folks at the London Design Festival were…
Ball of batteries cools and forms organic object →
Montreal-based artist Michel de Broin’s “Dead Star” is a sculpture made from residual batteries at the end of their lifespan. The piece is currently on display at Eyebeam Center for Art…
Cycle generates power to light itself and more →
This installation called “Delight’s Cycle” is a large LED POV machine that spins and generates electrcity while you spin it with a rotating lever. Check out the video for a demostration….
Modern art and film centre opens →
A new £11m cultural centre that will feature modern art and film opens in Derby city centre.
5.6 - Vimeo Toys, real-time interactive... →
I’d love to see new comments appear as word balloons in Vimeo Land [via]
1.0 - The island of Samso, in Denmark, is 100%... →
The island of Samso, in Denmark, is 100% powered by wind power, and with a combination of wind and solar, they have managed to be completely carbon neutral. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org…
GTK+ on OSX →
1.0 - Amorn Thongsaard's Ramify glass won the... →
Amorn Thongsaard’s Ramify glass won the Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass Competition. Love the chunky base. (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
BUMBERSHOOT 2008: The Plastic Bottle Greenhouse →
This year, Americans will drink more than 30 billion single-serving bottles of water. To raise awareness of the alarming problem of plastic waste, Jasmine Zimmerman created the Bottle House…
National Geographic gets Lisa Simpson's... →
Filed under: News, Polit-eco
If it was any other cartoon character, I’d say that the editors of National Geographic are losing their minds! Interviewing an imaginary little girl? But…
would like to go to the Quad opening tonight. Will probably pop in after work.
would like to go to the Quad opening tonight. Will probably pop in after work.
Excells at forgetfulness
Excells at forgetfulness
Exercise machine does "Real Work" →
Real Work is a collection of artwork by Mark Moskovitz about workers who have lost a sense of physical exertion in their job. It consists of a few installations and videos, but my favorite…
9.4 - Sewing tattoo →
The Dainty Squid’s amazing sewing tattoo (which is not yet complete) was spotted in Craft magazine’s Flickr pool. Crafty Tattoo
Is making soy milk porridge
Has to go to work tommorow, boo!
Is making soy milk porridge
Spirituality and Technology →
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No fat clips!!!: GRZEGORZ JONKAJTYS - Ark →
17 years of rotating self portraits →
You’ve most likely seen a few “daily self portrait collections, but how many of them spanned 17 years? Dan Hanna describes his project -
17 years worth of taking 2 photos a day as my head…
XBMC cross platform beta released →
It’s been a big week for the XBMC team. They announced the release of their first cross platform beta in preparation for a full release in October. XBMC started as a media center project…
Has to go to work tommorow, boo!
Is reassured that ping.fm will make status posting simpler
Is reassured that ping.fm will make status posting simpler
50 Incredible Film Posters From Poland →
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sitting in the CB1 coffee shop in cambridge listening to the album I was tattooed to.
just here to check out the changes
1.0 - Think twice next time before you take a... →
Think twice next time before you take a bite into that yummy, fleshy meal. Remember these “mystery meat” macro photographs. GROSS! (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)
Google Store →
HOW TO - Campfire Cakes →
I’ve never been a fan of camping, but I might be convinced to give sleeping outside on dirt another try now that I’ve seen these campfire cakes posted on Bread & Honey. Apparently you can…
fit-PC slim, the 'world's smallest PC' -- just... →
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linux • Mobile computers (tell me…
4.6 - Artemis Fowl author asked by Douglas Adams's... →
a Slashdot user imagines the results
1.0 - Ben Walker's "You're No One If You're Not On... →
you might as well not have existed [via]
Chrome on Mac and Linux Is Buggy and Unsupported,... →
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In pain? Take one masterpiece, three times a day →
The power of art to heal emotional wounds is well known, now it seems contemplating a beautiful painting has the same effect on physical pain
1.0 - Dosh Wallets →
”Dosh Wallets are designed and manufactured in Sydney Australia. Their unique blend of flexible and semi-flexible polymers create a wallet that is durable, stylish, and packed with clever…