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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzI’m not sure if Lee Iacocca sent him, but architect Karl Wanaselja spent countless hours searching car junkyards for America’s best-selling Dodge Caravan minivan. Fascinated by finding ways to use junked car parts in architectural design...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzThe postrecession real estate market can be a confusing market to buy a house in — especially if it’s your first one. In some regions low inventory has provoked heated bidding wars reminiscent of the heady days of the mid-2000s. In other...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzYou’ve decided it’s time for a new sofa, and so off you go to the furniture store, only to be confronted by a confounding array of choices. You probably knew there would be lots of fabrics to choose from, but perhaps you didn’t realize t...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Houzz“Our home is a personal extension of how we appreciate art,” says Jose Gomez. “The whole thing is one big art project.” Jose and his wife, Danielle, are founders and owners of the creative production company Shilo . For years the family ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzI like to think of the throw as an adult security blanket. Whether we’re a teeny bit cold or just trying to get cozy, there’s something about curling up with a snuggly-soft throw blanket that makes us feel safe and secure. The neat trick...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzThere are many things to consider when embarking on the construction of a new home. Great featured ideabooks abound on Houzz containing tips and useful information about building a new home. This ideabook presents advice from the point o...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzFollowing the success of a project making sustainable garden furniture using a young, local workforce, home builder Jennifer Hope was keen to expand the concept. “I wanted to build on the idea of combining ecofriendly design with local s...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HouzzYou don’t have to be named Kim K. to love bling — everyone enjoys a little sparkle. What better place to add shiny metallics, glittering crystal and glitzy gold leaf than in the humble bathroom? The same rule for sparkling fashion applie...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzIf you are new to gardening with native plants and are looking for a good introductory plant to try, smooth beardtongue is an excellent choice. This Penstemon species will rival any cultivated ornamental with its large, white flowers; up...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzMidcentury modern style has only continued to gain fans in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. If you are drawn to midcentury style and would love to know more about it, this...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzOnce you’ve decided what you want your home to look like , picked your colors , and figured ...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzThere’s no rule that says your home office has to be a fun-free, functional space kitted out with a standard desk and run-of-the-mill swivel chair, and that’s your lot. In fact, how thoroughly rewarding would it be to head to work and st...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzRemodels are like any other change; sometimes they happen quickly, sometimes over time. The remodel of this family home in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood took the slow route, with pieces coming together over a period of months. ...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzCreating a versatile living space that included elegant book storage was the challenge facing Patrick Michell of Platform 5 Architects during the renovation of this Victorian house in London’s Hampstead area. The owners had seen the comp...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzDrying dishes can be a drag. So why not let Mother Nature do the work for you? A dish-drying rack can save time and doesn’t even need to take up counter space, so it can make your kitchen look cleaner, faster. Air drying may result in a ...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HouzzThese homeowners made a big lifestyle change when they moved from the Denver suburbs to their Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood. They landed right in the middle of some of the most exciting galleries and restaurants in the city, and are...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Magazine
Located in the outskirts of Winchester, United Kingdom, Kilham House was once a common looking building with a confusing layout. AR Design Studio came up with the idea for a modern extension that gives the crib (now entitled “The R... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Home Decorating Trends
Most of us would agree that historic homes are fascinating. It’s remarkable, isn’t it, the way that doorways were shorter, hallways narrower, and rooms themselves were all around smaller “back then.” It’s one thing to walk through a hist... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from decor8
Have you ever stumbled upon something, discovered that it’s actually been around for quite some time, and wondered how you could have missed such a gem? This happened to me today when I came across Style Me Pretty Living. I knew ab... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Apartment Therapy MainQ: I recently moved in with my boyfriend, which means that we now have kind of a lot of stuff in a pretty small apartment. Clothes are especially an issue, but definitely not the only one. For some reason, the top of our IKEA Malm dresse...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Modern Interior Design & Furniture - Decoist
There are some things I actually don’t like to purchase, and they’re not groceries! I have always thought that the idea of buying coasters seemed so silly and weird! It’s hard to find nice ones, and when I do find some ... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Interiordesign site news
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from desiretoinspire.netWhat's that hiding up there in the roof? You can't see it? Scroll down to the end of this post then you'll discover the delightful little secret this Victorian era house and its contemporary extension contains. East West House by Rob Ken...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from InteriorZine.com
This cozy, renovated New Zealand house gets its warm charm through combining the modernistic look with, typical for the neighborhood, colonial villas emanation. Its, first quality, cedar cladding and selected material palette gives to th... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from ELLE Decoration UKA garden shed doesn’t have to be utilitarian, as George Lamb’s cool cabin (pictured) proves. Make it an extension of your interior... The post GARDEN SHEDS appeared first on ELLE Decoration UK .
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HomeDSGN, a daily source for inspiration and fresh ideas on interior design and home decoration.7 Ashley Park Road is a private residence located in Toronto, Canada. The home has 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, and covers an area of 7,200 square feet. It is currently for sale for $4.2 million. Buy it now! 7 Ashley Park Road: “Exc...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Magazine
A family of four, with a new baby on the way, lives in this colorful apartment recently completed by Camille Hermand Architectures in the chic 7th district of Paris. The owners gather regularly around the dinner table for family meals an... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Heart Home magazine
We know it’s a bit early to be telling you about Autumn launches but there are so many good things coming along, that we can’t wait to share. Like these […] -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Home Decorating Trends
With a total surface of 92 square meters, this apartment may very well be a bachelor’s dream come true. It’s situated in Kaohsiung city, in Taiwn and it belongs to a single 30-year old engineer. When planning the project, he ... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Amazing Interior Design
If you are thinking of giving a makeover to your or your kids’ bedroom then try decorating it with an accent wall. So if you also find this idea cool take a look at these ideas: 1. A Beautiful and Sublime Wallpaper Wall Image via: ... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Modern Interior Design & Furniture - Decoist
Don’t you just love the rules of retail? The summer is barely half over in the official sense, yet seasonal clearance items are filling the shelves (and sites) of our favorite retailers. Time to be a savvy shopper! Today we highlig... -
Pastel Pink Living Room and Couch Refreshingly Pink Pool Wall Precious Pink Nursery via casasugar Pop of Pink Entry Way via designsponge Eclectic Pink Bedframe via coco+kelly Pastel Pink Dining Room via... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Veranda.com Article FeedA renowned decorator imbues her summer house with an artful grace.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HomeDSGN, a daily source for inspiration and fresh ideas on interior design and home decoration.Barton Hills Residence is a home designed by A Parallel Architecture. It is located in Austin, Texas, USA. Barton Hills Residence by A Parallel Architecture: “Nestled into a hilltop in Barton Hills, this 2700sf new-construction hom...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Interiors - KNSTRCT - Carefully Curated Design News
To accommodate an increase in his staff, Duangrit Bunnag sought to build a new office space to house his firm DBALP Architect -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Home Decor & Renovations
By Sara Duck I’m seriously colour-crushing on this gorgeous, rich, blue hue called Stiffkey Blue No.281 by Farrow & Ball. F&B are known as paint perfectionists and have created some of the most iconic paint colours used by ... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from HomeDSGN, a daily source for inspiration and fresh ideas on interior design and home decoration.Wislane Tarasy is a large new residential development under construction in the center of Krakow, Poland. Polish photographer Maciek Jezyk recently shot this stylish one bedroom apartment located in the residence. Photos by: Maciek Jezyk...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from desiretoinspire.netEver wish you could actually step inside the houses in your favourite magazines? Take a tour? Get the low down on how and why and what? Now you can with Inside Out magazine's "Open for Inspection". I'll let managing editor Lee Tran Lam e...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from BlogWe are proud to say we are now stocking a select range of Emily Ley products/stationery in our online store! The 2015 Simplified Planner is the perfect journal to help organise your life with each page featuring four simple, purposeful s...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Architecture And DesignAward winning Griffith University Learning Commons design by ThomsonAdsett architects will be showcased at the inaugural International Library Symposium.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Architecture And DesignWinners of the WAN Awards have been announced, with Allen Jack+Cottier's Kerrie Murphy Building in Sydney catching the judges' eyes.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Main | Home & Decor SingaporeThe owners of this bungalow don't have to jostle with the crowd, they have their own cinema, gym and pool!
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Architecture And DesignA life cycle analysis of building materials and site locality inform the design of this award winning residential project.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from architectsplanet.tvARCHITECT senior editor Katie Gerfen talks to Ellen Lou and John Lund Kriken of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill about the Nanhu Village Master Plan.By Kaitlyn Rossi by architectmagazine.com Filed under: Interviews Tagged: USA
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from DigsDigs
If you are decorating your beach house or just want to add a sea-inspired touch to your interior, a nautical staircase is an ideal variant – not too into your eyes and rather easy to make. Natural worn wood is ideal as it reminds of a de... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The Design Files
Work in progress by Ken Done, in his Mosman home studio. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins/The Design Files. Ken in his studio wearing a hand-knitted vest by his mother. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production –... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77This is a true story. Descriptions of companies, clients, schools, projects, and designers may be altered and anonymized to protect the innocent. Editor: This True I.D. Story comes to us anonymously, from an up-and-coming designer ready ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from MoCo LocoSpatial installations transform the former home of a notorious bishop, now an international research center in Orléans, France.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogrealized for BCN re.set, the pavilion suspends a large inflatable structure above placa de la merce, to function as a shading canopy for civil wedding ceremonies. The post peter cook + yael reisner float inflated blue hand in barcelona p...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogstudio philippe apeloig have given us an exclusive first look at the new louvre abu dhabi logo. The post louvre abu dhabi logo by studio philippe apeloig appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine .
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77Using sheets of acetate, some markers and his phone's built-in camera, the artist known as Hombre_Mcsteez creates brilliant animations that overlay his drawings onto the environment. Mcsteez, a.k.a. Marty Cooper, refers to the clips as "...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignThe thousands of residents of Venezuela's infamous vertical slum are being moved to a new housing complex by city authorities. The thousands of squatters in Torre David, a half-built 52-story skyscraper in Caracas, Venezuela, The Guardia...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Car Design News - FeaturesDesign Development: Toyota FT-1
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Car Design News - NewsPic of the Day #452
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Design Observer: Main PostsDaniel Weil's clocks might tell the time, but that’s not their real job.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designer Blog
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from WebUrbanist » Design
A children’s book with an interactive twist, Motion Silhouette engages readers through pop-up pieces that require lighting to animate shadow pictures ... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77How often during a year, or perhaps a month, do you find yourself frustrated or underwhelmed by a tool, system or product you use regularly? Better yet, how often during those moments do you think to yourself, "If only it worked this way...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogthe handmade ceramic basin is supported by a light and transparent structure in reference to the eiffel tower. The post michael hilgers crafts washbasin with light and transparent structure appeared first on designboom | architecture &am...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignJason Mayden quit his job as a top Nike designer after a heartbreaking conversation with his son. Today he joins the startup Mark One. Last last year, Jason Mayden--Global Design Director for Nike's Jordan brand--was prepping his childre...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Colossal
Canadian design collective Daily Tous Les Jours (previously) was recently invited to bring their fantastic musical light swing installation to the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. The interactive swing set title... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Package Design
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Colossal
Icheon Ceramics Village in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is home to over 300 ceramics studios where artists use traditional techniques to produce a wide range of functional pottery and artwork. Nearly 40 of the studios still use wood-f... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from DeMilkedDeMilked | DeMilked
Iranian artist Omid Asadi uses delicate cutting techniques to create impressively intricate leaf artworks. The beautiful cuttings depict icons of the past, such as John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix, as well as dreamy abstractions. Related pos... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Dornob
Millions of people spend the entire workday in a seated position. Besides being not-so-great for your health, sitting all day can be uncomfortable as well. The Fuut Desk from Connect Design is a clever little contraption that looks and a... - Introducing the Pinup 2014 Winners: 3D-Printed Masks, Communal Living Designs, Rescue Ladders & MoreThursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77We've written about Morpholio's powerful app-based design tools in the past ( here and here ), but you might not know that they also foster design students through an annual competition called Pinup . This year, I had the privilege of si...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The Dieline
Inspired by vintage soap packaging, Spinster Sisters Co. approached Andrew Cruz to design a unique, tactile box with a handcrafted feel that would allow the product to be seen, and the scent experienced. These handmade soap are produced ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignCurl up with your iPad while the archives are free So far, the best thing about the New Yorker 's digital revamp is not the new site design, but rather the opening of the magazine's storied archives. For the next three months, articles d...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogthe residence organizes public space, and private rooms, water courtyards around a spiraling staircase. The post studio twist balances family and social life in shanghai garden villa appeared first on designboom | architecture & desi...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from DeMilkedDeMilked | DeMilked
Turkish graphic designer Tolga Girgin is an impressively talented modern calligraphy artist who has brought this ancient art to a new level – 3D. Using shadows, clever perspective and brilliant skills, he makes his writing leap off the p... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The Dieline
Maria Romanidou had transportation in mind when creating this Egg Packaging. The cardboard box resembles a shipping container with an unusual side opening. A hole on each side allows the consumer a sneak peek at the eggs inside. Each eg... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignJon Wiley, head of Google Search, explains why Google sometimes kills your favorite features. We've all had a favorite Google product or feature that just disappeared one day. (For me, Google Reader comes to mind immediately.) And when i...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Car Design News - FeaturesCollege Exhibition: Royal College of Art 2014
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignPop Chart Lab releases a second volume of its Gotham City who's who of knaves and ne'er-do-wells. Batman has a truly crazy constabulary of villains. Sure, there are the A-listers, like the Penguin, the Joker, Two-Face, Killer Croc, and B...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Frameweb Design NewsIt’s getting hot out there so that can mean only one thing…Summer Sales! Stop by the Frame Store starting July 24 th for 30% off selected items.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77Oscar Zhao & Yves Béhar: "You had me at nihao." Late yesterday afternoon, we learned that Beijing's BlueFocus Communication Group will be taking a majority stake in fuseproject , Yves Béhar's design firm. This marks the gro...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The DielineThis striking, hard to miss design by Safari Sundays uses bold graphics to bring Carlsberg’s flagship brand to life. The newly released trio is a limited edition run of Carlsberg beer and features three designs based on each variety. ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from HOW Design
Color is powerful, and Shutterstock has created another innovative way to tap that power. Meet Palette, your new best friend for exploring images by color. The post Shutterstock Palette: Explore Images by Color appeared first on HOW Desi... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Smashing Magazine
You've seen this happen a thousand times. An organization struggles with a high level of internal enthusiasm and creative chaos that team leaders don't know how to handle any more. To bring order into projects, a new produc... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Design Week - Design Week RSSGoogle is releasing a new modular phone that lets users upgrade individual parts instead of throwing the handset away. What other consumer product would you like to see redesigned to improve sustainability?
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Design Week - Design Week RSSA photographic exhibition by Joan Fontcuberta looks at the murky intersection between fact, fiction, science and art.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Design Week - Design Week RSSFuseproject, the San Francisco-based consultancy set up by designer Yves Béhar, is being acquired by BlueFocus.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Beautiful LifeStrand Craft have built what could arguably be called the Rolls-Royce of light water transport – V8 Wet Rod. Featuring a customizable construction made from carbon fiber and epoxy, you can optionally add wood and carbon inlays, cus...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignComfy, a new app that taps in to corporate HVAC systems, aims to personalize workplace climate. A few years ago, we covered an award-winning design proposal called Comfort-on-demand that was intended to democratize workplace HVAC systems...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Core77Are you passionate about designing functional, fashion-forward bags that improve the lives of those who own them? Are you a quick-thinking, creatively driven, multi-tasking team player who loves tackling many projects at once? Do you hav...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The Dieline
Doctor’s Orders Brewing was designed by Matt Burns Design and features a humorous way to enjoy beer with an ironic title and graphic label design. The spotlight of this beer is not in the shape of the bottle itself but in the multi-color... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignAnd it's gold! To help fans relive the 2014 World Cup, graphic design studio The Creative Arms has created a poster as beautiful as the beautiful game itself. It maps out every match, from the group stage to the final. Done up in gold on...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignPhotographer Carl Corey captures the barber shops, furniture stores, and funeral homes in a world dominated by big-box retailers. For his new book, For Love and Money: Portraits of Wisconsin Family Businesses, photographer Carl Corey cap...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignResponsive web design is all the rage. What if logo design were handled the same way? Would you still recognize that Levi's sign? What would the logos of your favorite companies look like if they were responsively designed? The Responsiv...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogno coins required. items from the vending machine are priced between around 500 -1000 fuel points. The post NIKE fuelbox vending machine dispenses goods in exchange for fuelband points appeared first on designboom | architecture & de...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogfacades feature amorphous apertures filled with colored glazing, adding a sense of vibrancy and dynamism to the scheme. The post organically formed kayseri ice ring by bahadir kul architects appeared first on designboom | architecture &a...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Co.DesignThese six questions could help predict your startup's success. Ideo. Pinterest. Airbnb. Kickstarter. It's an all-star list of the companies changing the way we live. It's also a list of companies created and led by designer founders. The...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from The Dieline
MAZE Vodka packaged by Maison D’Idee was designed to be less flashy than its counterpart, MAZE Champagne. The name, like the champagne, is featured on the bottle in both written and literal forms. As the vodka is meant to appeal to the "...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Design Week - Design Week RSSSee our case studies and top tips on running an efficient design consultancy, taken from our Top 100 survey.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Designboom - Weblogby exposing the materiality of existing structural elements, the architects were able to highlight the interior furnishings and decor. The post FC studio converts family apartment into brazilian bachelor pad appeared first on designboom ...
