Songs for Singing + The Panic Division


June 21st, 2010

Songs for Singing + The Panic Division
When I was first turned onto The Panic Division, I couldn’t get enough. The band has this electronic, synthpop sound that just pulls me in. The sound is almost like a hint of David Bowie with a dash of the 80s. That may not be the most descriptive so feel free to share your take. Also, beware of listening to these tracks on Youtube, you may be completely thrown off. The amazing sound that I know them as is ruined by a sound that seems all too similar to many other bands out there today.

If you’re in the mood for more beat-filled tracks, check out the last song called Legacy.

The Panic Division – Here We Go

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The Panic Division – Broken Wings

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The Panic Division – Legacy

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Site Update: Related Posts Feature


June 21st, 2010

Site Update: Related Posts Feature
As a navigational feature I’ve added a “related posts” feature below each post. You can see this when you click into a post to comment or see it in action here. Right now the relatedness is set pretty loosely but as new posts come in I’ll try and refine the results.

This should be a handy new feature so feel free to let me know what you think.

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Minimalist Icon Sets


June 18th, 2010

Minimalist Icon Sets
Minimalist Icon Sets
Minimalist Icon Sets
Minimalist Icon Sets
Minimalist Icon Sets
Minimalist Icon Sets
As Alex Koplin and I have discussed in the past, coming up with new and unique icons can be a real challenge. Lucky for us, Mashable.com has come up with the Top 10 Beautiful Minimalist Icon Sets.

Read the full post here on Mashable.com.

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JD House + BAK Architects


June 17th, 2010

JD House + BAK Architects
JD House + BAK Architects
JD House + BAK Architects
Once again I’ve landed on BAK Architects website. Their work is quite amazing regardless if some of their architectural designs are repetitive. It’s these summer houses made mainly with concrete and in clear wooded areas that really catch me. In my post here, I mentioned that Local construction codes of Mar Azul, Argentina prevent the remove of trees.

Cement houses like this always seem rather dry internally and could benefit from some soft, comfortable furniture pieces. It might soften up the interior and feel more like a place you’d want to live.

Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla & Images via The Contemporist.

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iPhone GUI PSD V4


June 16th, 2010

iPhone GUI PSD V4
iPhone GUI PSD V4
This version of the template has been completely redesigned from the ground up by Teehan + Lax. The template is based on iOS4 and includes all the elements you need to design proof-of-concepts or production ready assets. Previous versions of this file had issues like blurry edged buttons and incorrect “bevels”, but they have been addressed as best they can using Photoshop’s shape layers and layer styles.

As a note from the TL, if you’re modifying any of the vector elements be sure the shapes are sitting on full pixels or your assets will begin to look blurry. Also the file is still formatted for 480×320 resolution so you may have to wait if you’re designing for iPhone 4’s Retina Display feature.

Download the template here.

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Robertson House in Pittwater Bay, Australia


June 14th, 2010

Robertson House in Pittwater Bay, Australia
Robertson House in Pittwater Bay, Australia
Robertson House in Pittwater Bay, Australia
The James-Robertson house is located on a hill overlooking Pittwater Bay in Australia. The house is made up of three black coated aluminum and steel structures combined with timber decking. All of the house’s sides are opened up to the outside by large glass windows, creating a sense of naturality.

Via Buzz-Beast.
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Kalle Gustafsson Photography


June 11th, 2010

Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson Photography
Kalle Gustafsson’s is a Swedish photographer whose work absolutely blows me away. The mood and proper use of sun flares makes me want to live in the world that is created by these photos. Seeing them also makes me want to start shooting more again.

Check out more on the photographers website.

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1000FPS Footage + The Creators Project


June 9th, 2010

The Creators Project is a new network dedicated to the celebration of creativity and culture across media, and around the world. At a time in the history of the arts where digital technologies have revolutionized distribution, changed accessibility, and completely re-imagined the how artists can create a vision and reach an audience. The Creators Project is a completely new kind of arts and culture channel.

Now, if only I had a helicopter and a few hundred thousand dollars…check out more these video stories from the creative minds at The Creator’s Project.

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Apple Announces the Beautiful New iPhone 4


June 7th, 2010

Apple Announces the Beautiful New iPhone 4
Apple Announces the Beautiful New iPhone 4
Apple Announces the Beautiful New iPhone 4
Apple Announces the Beautiful New iPhone 4
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The first time I saw the new iPhone via Gizmodo I was very skeptical about the design simply because of the square-ish feel. On top of that I really just wasn’t to accept the change. All of the previous products had these beautiful rounded edges and just felt fluid in your hand. I now see this design as giving the phone more substance. The design to me just feels more modern. I would love to get my hands on this phone and also this house—what a perfect, modern fit.

See the key features.

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Portugal Residence


June 7th, 2010

Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
Portugal Residence
There is something very intriguing about this cantilever home built by Graça Correia e Roberto Ragazzi Architects in Caniçada, Vieira do Minho, Portugal. The ever so simplified interior makes me realize that I should clean up and dispose of some of the objects lying around my own living space. On the same note, I’d really like to see this house stacked with partial floor openings like a loft.

Via Archdaily

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Mid Century Flip Clocks


June 3rd, 2010

Mid Century Flip Clocks
Mid Century Flip Clocks
Mid Century Flip Clocks
Prior to seeing the Mid Century Modernist’s post about flip clocks, I hadn’t the slightest interest in these type of clocks. However, I’m now very interested and am trying to find a clock like the first image of the 3D rendered Ricoh Clock. I particularly love the reversed type on all of thse and the beautiful number flip that happens as the time changes.

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The Shelden’s Judith Mountain Cabin


June 2nd, 2010

Wanken
The Sheldens Judith Mountain Cabin
Wanken
I don’t believe architectural beauties in Montana and Idaho get enough credit. This particular cabin is owned by my good friend Ian Matteson’s family friends Jeff & Lois Sheldon. It came to fruition in 1993 when their neighbor deeded 113 acres of land to the Sheldon’s for $2.

A small cabin was already on the land, but at the base of the canyon. The new cabin was to be built further up the mountain to feel as if it was a lookout. I’ve been to quite a few lookouts growing up and I would agree that they are quite amazing—scary at times, but nevertheless amazing.

The cabin is powered by two fifty-watt photovoltaic panels that provide direct power to outlets, lights and the well pump. They also power things like a stereo, running water in the sink and even a wood-fired hot tub.

Photos by Lois Shelden.

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Accessible Gazebo


May 27th, 2010

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Aside from just being an elevated gazebo, you have to admire the quality wood structure. According to the architects this was a treehouse but I would beg to differ since the structure isn’t built in a tree.

Via Acrhitects Thomas

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Gap 1969 Collection


May 24th, 2010

Gap 1969 Collection
GAP Studios designed this beautiful package for the GAP 1969 concept store in Kingly Court in 2009 as a celebration for their 40 year heritage. The collection included exclusive denim, t-shirts and other designer collaborations. The actual packaging isa 12 inch Gap 1969 record sleeve as seen above. This design is beautifully similar to these Tonpress polish record sleeves.

After searching for a while I wasn’t able to come up with any other images of this package. It’s a shame because there were only 69 units sold.

Image via Lovely Package.

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Hexagonal Spaghetti Packaging


May 20th, 2010

Hexagonal Spaghetti Packaging
Hexagonal Spaghetti Packaging
Hexagonal Spaghetti Packaging
Neal Fletcher designed this intriguing spaghetti package while in his second year at the University of Central Lancashire. I find this packaging particularly interesting in the sense that it divides up serving size. I find this helpful as I constantly over do the serving size every time when I make spaghetti.

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