Love this new way of photography! Mood Art in my mind!

Minuscule photo collection by Maite Guerrero

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“Another way to see the world, the little things are more important than we think…” – Maite Guerrero Search for photo manipulations practically anywhere online and you might be surprised at the varying quality you’ll find.

The majority of photo manipulations are unconvincing at best, and some are downright awful. Not so the work of Maite Guerrero. Guerrero’s Minuscule collection of photo manipulations is truly magnificent. So much attention has been paid to detail, composition, and scale in this series, that it’s easy to believe the images are real. In this post you’ll see a collection of photos of the Minuscule series. Look closely at how they’re composed, and the way everyday items are made surreal by the addition of miniaturized living subjects.

What do you think of the Minuscule collection? Which one is your favorite and why? Please share your thoughts below…

Wonderful these pictures and theme. And also the way of lighting makes it get a touch of old times. Made in another time. You see lots to muse about. a great way to show this optical finery of art. 

Kids Design, a overview of the latest designs! Beautiful and simple

IPad is het nieuwe speelgoed, met anaPad

Waarom een knuffelbeer kopen, als je je kind ook een iPad kunt geven. De iPad zou wel eens kunnen uitgroeien tot een nieuw soort speelgoed. Ouders geven de iPad aan hun schreeuwende kinderen, om ze zoet te houden met een voorleesverhaaltje of een spelletje. Maar wie bang is dat de kleine de iPad vernielt, kan ook speelgoed kopen dat erop lijkt. De anaPad is een houten iPad-speeltje met grappige app-magneten. Lees meer

 LEGO Wall

Want your kid to have the coolest bedroom around? Install a LEGO wall!

Ubabub

I found Ubabub on Black Eiffel and instantly I knew I had to spread the word. Functional, well-designed contemporary baby and kid furniture is tough to get right, but I think Melbourne, Australia-based company Ubabub has done a great job.

 

Cabaninha Collection by Murmur

Murmur is a Portuguese design company that makes contemporary furniture whose focus is on craftsmanship. Right off the bat, I noticed their Cabaninha nursery collection designed by Ana Ribeiro. The Cabaninha cradle is for babies up to six months old. The legs look disorganized and off-kilter, but in fact, it is made of sturdy sycamore and meets all of the standards for children’s furniture in Portugal. The Cabaninha changing table mimics the design of the cradle, and converts to a small bookshelf for use with toddlers.

Perch Bunk Bed

I don’t know a lot about kids’ furniture, but I do know if a piece costs over the $1000 mark it better look damn good. Luckily, this bunk bed looks better than most adult beds, and will stand the test of time thanks in part to a sturdy Baltic birch plywood and FSC certified eco-MDF frame. As with most bunks, it separates into two beds (a loft bed and a standalone twin) should your little ones want a different configuration. 2modern or Design Public.

Street Art from more than 60 Artist at MOCA

Art in the streets at MOCA, Los Angeles

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art in the streets
the geffen contemporary at MOCA, los angeles
on now until august 8, 2011


installation view of 'art in the streets' at the geffen contemporary at MOCA image © designboom

'Art in the streets,' an exhibition featuring graffiti and guerilla art interventions from 60 international artists at the museum of contemporary art, los angeles (MOCA). curated by jeffrey deitch, roger gastman and aaron rose, this show is the first major museum survey on the movement since its beginning in the early 1970s. 

the main floor is broken up into mini-exhibitions, with rooms of work by seminal artists such as banksy, keith haring, and rammellzee. special sections of the sprawling space highlight los angeles's specific contributions to the genre like cholo graffiti and dogtown skateboard culture, and historical context is provided by an extensive chronology on the floor above, illustrated with artwork, photos, video and ephemera.


image © designboom


image © designboom

the exhibition featured customized cars, such as this 1966 buick special by keith haring image © designboom

after jeffrey deitch censored a commissioned mural by italian street artist blu earlier this year, the exhibition has received some criticism for institutionalizing a movement which began as a rebellion against the commercialization of art. in fact, the artist banksy has sponsored 'free mondays' until the exhibition's close, stating:

'I don't think you should have to pay to look at graffiti. you should only pay if you want to get rid of it.'

the show has also been controversial among conservatives, questioning the formal celebration of vandalism, especially among young and impressionable members of the audience. stay tuned for more coverage of this exhibition.


aerial view of the exhibit image © designboom


aerial view of the exhibit image © designboom

a glimpse of the historical timeline upstairs image © designboom


installation by steve powers image © designboom

image © designboom


work by shepard fairey image © designboom


installation by swoon image © designboom

a work by banksy image © designboom

image © designboom

Super street art strong and to me a sine of the time! Deepest respect for the artist with a hard driven drive to create. That go's to all the artists.

Fantastic Architectural art, design every where you look!

Organic Glamour? Chic Restaurant Design Gone Wild

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Set along a curving street, this shimmering, bejeweled building rises like the first tier of an unfinished wedding cake, thickly frosted and set with sugary decorations. While, from its appearance, you might expect this to be a sweet shop or perhaps an unusual boutique, it’s actually an urban nightclub with a sushi restaurant and sake bar – located, fittingly, in Tokyo. ‘Urban Interiorites‘ is the work done under University of Pennsylvania School of Design professor Ali Rahim by Tiffany Dahlen and student Virginia Melnyk.

Think the exterior is extravagant? Take a gander at the inside, which has the feel of stepping through an alien flower patch into a cartoonish wonderland. You’ll pass through a crystalline hallway down a glittering set of stairs into a fuchsia lounge filled with amorphous, organic furniture. Pink bud-like protrusions line the walls and ceiling.

The sake bar is a golden inner sanctum, dark and geometric, reminiscent of the seed pattern of a sunflower; the sushi restaurant is at once floral and fleshy with tongue-like tables that swoop from the walls down to the ground. This impression may indeed be intentional, as the designers wished to give the restaurant a feel of ‘salivation’.

Found along the shopping strip of Omotesando in Tokyo’s Harajuku neighborhood, Urban Interiorites reflects the outlandish fashions often displayed by local residents, which have influenced the likes of singer/designer Gwen Stefani.

This has a sweet female feeling to it. I get this totally. You to!! Never the less it makes a serene atmosphere. And the use of colours is fascinating and in good taste. The outside looks sugar flowers on a birthday cake. So Sweet!!

This year picks for the Red Dot Award!! From almost 4500 entries!

Picks from the 2011 red dot awards!

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Nearly 4500 entries were submitted for the 2011 red dot judges to review! After a meticulous, hands-on study of each submitted product they finally narrowed it down to 793 winners of the “red dot” award, 154 “honourable mention” award winners, as well as 59 “best of the best” awards reserved for well… the best of the best! We’re impressed that the judges tackled 4500 original entries when we could barely keep our hands off all 900+ winning designs! We did, however, manage to narrow it down to 10 that we just couldn’t keep our eyes off of…

On July 4th, after cheering on this year’s laureates at the red dot gala we got a first hand look at the winning products as we partied late into the night at the Designers’ Night after party where they are now on display until July 31st. — As you’ll notice, this isn’t the first time some of these designs have been featured on YD! Hey red dot, apparently great minds really do think alike… Wogg 50 by Jorg Boner Productdesign – 2011 red dot award winner The construction of the Wogg 50 is simple and clear. The seat curves down on four sides to accommodate the four legs and the backrest on both sides. The aesthetics of the chair are influenced by the use of molded plywood.

Hohrizontal by finite elemente – 2011 red dot best of the best winner 

What looks like an elegant wall shelf at first glance turns out to be a sound system with an integrated docking station. A high-uality piece of furniture simultaneously functions as an invisible loudspeaker.

Kross by ISMA Creative – 2011 red dot award winner

When viewed from the side, the larger profile of this purist washbasin mixer is hard to miss. But, viewed from the front, it is one of the slimmest mixers on the market.

Loft by Shelly Shelly for Bernhardt Design – 2011 red dot award winner

Loft is an example of the disappearing art of craftsmanship in furniture making. Loft was designed in a studio course at Art Center College of design where modern design technologies are combined with age-old construction techniques.

Pavilion360 by Jurgen Stoppel and Nuyken von Defele – 2011 red dot honourable mention award winner

This garden pavilion communicates elegance and transparency. it is made of self-supporting glass wall panels and sliding elements made of single-pane safety glass, allowing a 360-degree panoramic view. The top and bottom are closed by a floor and roof structure made of hot-galvanized steel.

Pure Black & Pure White by HolmbackNordentoft – 2011 red dot best of the best award winner

The knives of the Pure Black series line up on the Pure White magnet holder almost like the keys of a piano. The handles and blades of these stainless steel knives morph effortlessly into one well-balanced unity.

Backpack Bed by Lisa & Tony Clark of Swags for the Homeless – 2011 red dot best of the best award winner

People worldwide can become victims of natural disasters and lose their homes, forced to live outdoors for a period of time. The Backpack Bed was designed particularly with these people in mind.

SpeedStar BGP 323 by Royal Philips Electronics – 2011 red dot best of the best award winner

This street lighting is CO2 neutral. Its shape is based ona  compact, flat LED module that is very versatile. The lighting element can easily be replaced and is low-maintenance.

Diamant 32 by Jacob Jensen Design – 2011 red dot award winner

Diamant 32 is inspired by the shape of a diamond. The highest point is aligned with the heart of the deceased and the surface of the coffin has been shaped in a way that a single flower can be placed at this exact spot.

And last but certainly not least- from 2011 red dot design team of the year…Digital Bath by Grohe – 2011 red dot best of the best award winner

This digital bath system is characterised by the high quality of its materials and its user-friendliness. The geometric form of concentric circles, which is both aesthetically pleasing and efficiently designed, makes for ease of use and immediately informs the user of temperature and water flow settings.

Yanko Design