The social network 2
After the big success of the first movie (The Social Network), we present you the trailer of the second movie.
by nice piece productions
Glass Skywalk
On the side of Tianmen mountain in Zhangjiajie, China, they have built an incredible glass skywalk. It is constructed with a crystal clear 6.5cm glass and it stands 1,430m above the sea level.
Spherical Concrete Speakers
Neaberklok is a design team, based in Groningen, Netherlands. Their latest creation is a pair of spherical concrete speakers! Kyle & Johan seems to have followed three rules:
1. They used concrete as their case material, because "concrete resonates much less and at a higher frequency, outside the critical zones", in comparison to wood..."
2. They built them spherical, because "sound waves move much like water waves..."
3. They used vintage drivers, because "they don’t make them like that anymore..."
Ginza Tanaka designs world’s most expensive Christmas tree worth $2 million
Christmas time is here again. The malls, homes and the markets, all stands decorated in the best ways possible to bring on the festivities. And, this year too, the he world's greatest jewellery designers are back with their one-of-a-kind Christmas trees taking the tradition forward.
Virginia Beach Schools Pay Students for Good Grades
A new incentive in Virginia Beach rewards students and teachers with cash for good grades on advanced placement exams.
"I think we're trying to build an incentive for students to take on some of this rigorous work,"Advanced Placement Chemistry teacher Patty Cook said. At Salem High School , Cook has more AP students this year than last.
"They really come away with some great experience,"Cook said. The rigorous course gives students a glimpse at college level work. And this year there is an extra bonus for students and teachers. Salem High School has teamed up with the National Math and Science Initiative .
Ormie
Ormie is a Pig, in every sense of the word. Pig see cookie. Pig want cookie. But they are out of reach...or are they? See Ormie's attempts to gain the warm sweet taste that is his obsession.
Stop-Motion Biscuit Cake
Shot on a Canon 550D and edited using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and a hell of a lot of coffee!
By Alan Travers
Music: Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" Kevin MacLeod
8 stunning buildings due for completion in 2012
Since man first learned how to make the natural elements of the Earth work for him, building things has become a product of form and function. From the Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramids, the production of inspirational and useful structures has stood as a beacon of human achievement. Here are 8 more awe-inspiring structures that will be completed in 2012.
1) Shard London Bridge – Upon its completion in May of 2012, Shard London Bridge will be the tallest building in the European Union. Located in Southwark, London, the 1017 foot, irregular triangle structure will be entirely encased in glass. The architect for this mega-structure, Renzo Piano, used an advanced form of glazing that gives the building a different appearance in the changing weather and seasons.
1) Shard London Bridge – Upon its completion in May of 2012, Shard London Bridge will be the tallest building in the European Union. Located in Southwark, London, the 1017 foot, irregular triangle structure will be entirely encased in glass. The architect for this mega-structure, Renzo Piano, used an advanced form of glazing that gives the building a different appearance in the changing weather and seasons.
Vagabond: The Zombie Safe House Shelter Of The Future
Bustler’s annual Zombie Safe House Design Competition recently concluded, and the winner this year was the ‘Vagabond Mobile Safe House Device’ by Austin Fleming. Features include a reflective photovoltaic surface (zombies don’t attack other zombies), portable (can be carried like a backpack), water filtration, wind-powered ventilation system and a tracking unit that’s iPhone compatible. Sounds far fetched, but it just might end up saving your ass from a zombie horde one day. Check out an additional image after the break.
Vuitton brown paper bag
Created by Black Market Caviar which states on its homepage, "We can make what you want."
The Vertical Chess Set
The Vertical Chess Set by Hammacher Schlemmer is a wall-mounted chess set with a vertical chessboard. The playing pieces rest on acrylic shelves. The vertical design keeps the game out of the way, presumably allowing a chess game to go own indefinitely.
Eat Fit
Impressive Cut Out Book Art
Artist Brian Dettmer is a talented artist and his media of choice happens to be books. With a little bit of careful carving, he can make amazing creations from already printed pages. While there are a number of artists who work with books, it seems safe to say that Brian has definately earned his nickname ” the book surgeon.”
Umbrella Sword Cane
This classic umbrella looks and works like a regular umbrella. But, this self-defense tool hides a secret weapon. Just unscrew the knuckle guard handle and a 15" stainless steel blade is unveiled to deter would-be attackers.
TEDxAmsterdam 2011 Human Brain
Rutger Hauer, The Dutch National Ballet and Amsterdam's creative community make brains from people, an Idea Worth Doing. This is the rehearsal of the first human brain in a series of three. You can see it live the 25th of November. For more information visit the website tedxamsterdam.com
Seduction lesson #1 : Supermarket
Hi there. I’m James Charm, seduction expert. Welcome to my first seduction lesson: the supermarket. No, no, don’t frown. Shopping areas are perfect training grounds to practice your skills, but only if you have the right tips and techniques. That’s where I might be of some help. Click “play”, listen carefully, and dont' forget your secret weapon: Joop! Homme. It's time for an original lesson in seduction.
The hidden meaning illustrations
Double-Wall Cold Cup
It’s not like eco conscious coffee drinkers only drink hot coffee! We love an ice cold coffee treat just as much as the next guy! Now you can stay cool, get energized and keep mother nature safe! Screw on lid w/ straw. Double walled acrylic to battle the condensation. For cold beverages only & NOT dishwasher safe. 4” diameter 9” tall.
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Pizza Sleeping Bag
The Tauntaun sleeping bag has been the pinnacle of sleeping bag design and I thought it would stay that way forever. Oh, how I was wrong. Know what trumps Tauntauns? No, not dead horses. Pizza trumps Tauntauns. Always.
Lunch Disguise Sandwich Bags
Sure, you could deal with the person stealing your lunch by just leaving a passive aggressive note on the fridge, but that never works. Why not disguise your food? These Lunch Disguise Sandwich bags will have potential thieves trying to figure out if your lunch is a salami sandwich or a dapper gentleman who has accidentally wandered in the fridge.
Crouching Tiger and Turtle – The Roller Coaster Walkway
The giant sculpture, situated in the Heinrich Hildebrand-heights is made from steel and zinc which establishes a link between itself and the park in which it is situated which once produced zinc before it was turned in to a recreational space. The city of Duisberg Crouching Tiger and Turtle, which could easily be described as a roller coaster without a roller coaster! Designed by German artists Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth, the 69-foot-tall structure features the same twists and turns found in a conventional roller coaster, is a “walkable roller coaster.” in Duisburg, Germany.
Deadpool Brain Stabbin' Pencil Cup
The Deadpool polystone pencil cup($90) is now available for pre-order with shipment slated for September 2012.
The quest - Europe Direct Information Centres
The clip aims at promoting the services of the Europe Direct Information Centres – around 500 centres disseminated across Europe providing information to the general public tailored to local needs
2012 Porsche Panamera GTS
Porsche has revealed the new Panamera GTS which will go on sale in February 2012. Based on the all-wheel-drive Panamera 4S, powered by a modified 4.8-liter V8, delivering 430 horsepower at 6,700 rpm. From 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 178 mph.
Victoria Saddle Bag
The Victoria Saddle Bag design for Brooks grew out of playful fashion observations within cycling. By initially observing how women carried their bags while cycling and the problems associated, along with the problems of using existing saddle bags in inner city environments. We started to think about how a bag could be more integrated with the bicycle, make for an easier ride and be easy to add and remove.
Mickey Mouse Bulb Concept
Rules of Work Poster Set
Stop us if any of these things haven’t crossed your mind while at the office. “Think before printing… and sleeping with co-workers.” “Nothing good comes from hitting ‘reply all.’” “If it’s really funny it’s probably harassment.” Unfortunately, we don’t all work at Dunder Mifflin or in an Alec Baldwin run office where we can get away with whatever we want. We consume caffeine like our iPhone eats its battery.
Christmas Gift list: The ZIIIRO Celeste Watch
he ZIIIRO Celeste watch(EUR 149) uses two overlapping disks to either mix two shades of gray or two shades of blue/green and form by displaying time using two transparent colored discs. Overlapping both discs creates an array of stylish blue and grey. You can pre-order the watch for $205 and receive for shipment on November 18. Available in four colors of Black/Mono, Gunmetal/Mono, Gunmetal/Colored and Chrome/Colored.
The Wooden Necktie
An elastic band on the back of the tie holds together the eleven wood segments, which allows the Wood Tie to hang naturally. You can even comfortably toss it over your shoulder.
Hand made in the USA. Fits any size neck.
Desktop Bowling
Now you can bowl anywhere with this super fun desktop bowling set. Comes with 10 bowling pins, two bowling balls,a precision-aim launcher and a score sheet.
Hilarious drawings from facebook profile pictures
Adam is a creative comics artist. Among his various projects, he drew his friends' facebook profile pictures.
When Life Flashes Before Your Eyes
Absolut Vodka asked the question “If you saw your life flash before your eyes, would you change the way you live it?” The company thinks so, and to ensure people don’t get behind the wheel drunk, they introduced tool that gathered all kinds of pictures and important events from Facebook and putting them in a video.
Killer Toys
Killer Toys is a video that reflects a war between two children, which makes a scene of fighting
of those weapons on the wall by two boys’ imagination. The relaxed film style makes a sharp contrast with the disastrous wars in reality. This short was created by Dongjie Zhu, as a graduation project.
Sesame Street recording for TomTom GPS - behind the scenes
Watch Bert and Ernie during the recording of their GPS voice for TomTom.
ArKay – The World’s First Alcohol-Free Whiskey
ArKay, the world's first alcohol-free, whisky-flavored drink is designed for everyone to enjoy. The exceptional taste of whisky without the alcohol content makes it a perfect beverage day or night.
Graffiti Masters Turn Side of Building into Awe-Inspiring Masterpiece
Montreal-based graffiti crew A’shop has managed to transform the bland side of a building located at the corner of Madison and Sherbrooke Street West into an amazing piece of art. Graffiti artists Fluke, Guillaume Lapointe, Antonin Lambert, DoDo Ose and Bruno Rathbone spent two weeks researching the project and gathering tools they needed, and then worked 16 days from dawn till dusk in order to complete the incredible five-storey mural. Known as the “N.D.G. Project” (after its location), the giant graffiti artwork is a modern take on “Our Lady of Grace” and was inspired by the work of Czech art nouveau painter Alphinse Mucha.
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Hands Up
Vodafone – bringing you closer to the action at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
Urban Beehive by Philips
The design of the beehive is unconventional, appealing, and respects the natural behavior of the bees. It consists of two parts: entry passage and flower pot outside, and glass vessel containing an array of honeycomb frames, inside. The glass shell filters light to let through the orange wavelength which bees use for sight. The frames are provided with a honeycomb texture for bees to build their wax cells on. Smoke can be released into the hive to calm the bees before it is opened, in keeping with established practice.
Back to the Future 2
Back to the future, by Irina Werning, is back! A few weeks ago we showed you the first collection and now we are coming with the second and most recent collection (2011)!
Riff Raff 1976 & 2011 London
Riff Raff 1976 & 2011 London
Luggage of the Future
Floating Orchestra
19 spheres come to life, as you become a supernatural conductor. Each ball becomes an orchestral instrument that increases in volume as it physically rises. You can create your own soundscape whilst the balls levitate and dance to the music. This is currently controlled via the touch screen of an iPhone, however, it may soon be naturally controlled with your movement.
BubbleShield Bag Will Keep Your Phone Dry
You’re the outdoorsy type and tend to get your electronic gear in places it shouldn’t go: you could just toss it in a Ziplock bag. Or you could get a fancier type of plastic bag to put it in. The BubbleShield is just that, a double-zipper bag with a hook. The hook is there for easy transport, while the pattern at the back is interrupted in the general vicinity of the iPhone’s camera, allowing you to still take shots with it. And while it’s clearly aimed at iPhone owners, this would work with any phone, really.
1969 Holden Hurricane Concept
Holden has gone back to the future, restoring its very first concept car -- the 1969 Holden Hurricane.
The futuristic research vehicle described as an experiment to study design trend, propulsion systems and other long range developments, has been restored to its former glory as a labour of love by a dedicated group of Holden designers and engineers.
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