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Muji searches for timeless design

ericpoe — fri, 18 jul 2008 18:16:28 +0200

Muji Award is an International Design Competition that was founded almost 30 years ago in Japan. The entry period of the actual Muji Award ends on July 31, 2008. Look at http://www.muji.net/award

This is what the organizers have to say: "Muji involves taking a view of the world, learning from the wisdom of predecessors, discovering the benefits of something that has been used for a long period of time and translating these ideas into the design of products that are consistent with our current lifestyle."

Artists, Architects, Economist inCentral Asia

Alexandra — thu, 17 jul 2008 23:05:18 +0200

I will be traveling to Central Asia this September shooting a documentary based on an urban research project. It will be a video travelogue through the post-soviet cities of the Silk Road in Central Asia: Ashgabat, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Almaty and Astana.

I am looking to get in touch with people who are from there or could advice some contacts. I'd like to interview artists, architects, economist, sociologist, and others who know the political, cultural and economic transformation of the cities that can be understood through their urban landscapes.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

The History & Future of Prefabricated Houses

ericpoe — thu, 17 jul 2008 22:28:51 +0200

Just heard about "Home Delivery" - an exhibition that will open on July 20 at MOMA in New York. Seems that Prefab Houses are making history at least.
Here is more: http://www.moma.org/homedelivery

Are you ready?

storytracker — wed, 09 jul 2008 21:45:39 +0200

Have a look at this 8 minute video and then ask yourself: Is my thinking, my business, my project ready for this shift? Be honest. It could be an eyeopener: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMcfrLYDm2U

Rethink form

smi — mon, 07 jul 2008 14:04:05 +0200

One thing that always amazes me is when people are able (especially designers) to look behind traditional forms and apply new concepts to everyday things.

Much like this example, found here

graphic designers in Berlin?

Tonia — thu, 26 jun 2008 05:59:45 +0200

hi there all!

a graphic designer friend of mine will be travelling to Berlin in a couple of weeks and is keen to meet up with some graphic designers whilst over there for inspiration and interaction. I have given him info about Zitromat, an agency I used to work with, but if any of you out there are willing to meet/assist a fellow Australian that would be great.

Let me know
tonia

Tzipporah in Plettenberg Bay

smi — sun, 22 jun 2008 21:27:14 +0200

I just returned from 3 weeks throughout South Africa and have to share some inspirations. First of them is a little clothing shop featuring work from local South African Designers, very neat stuff, wonderful presented with some real unique items being on display. The owner, Claire Trebilcock, also has furniture items like mirrors made out of driftwood which are nice. I particularly like the clothes of "I love Leroy".

The shop is on 6 Formosa Place, Main Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

11th Shanghai Film Festival and Art district

Schou — thu, 19 jun 2008 18:29:07 +0200

If you around in Shanghai I recommend the "International Student Shorts Awards". Markus Beck from Hamburg Media School performed with a fabulous movie named "Farewell Song".
http://www.siff.com/

Also check out Suzhou Creek in Shanghai! The right place if you are interested in Chinese contemporary art.

Fashionable Technology Book

ericpoe — fri, 13 jun 2008 09:36:14 +0200

There is a brand new book that I would like to recommend everyone who is interested in the subject of wearable technology. Sabine Seymour, based in New York and Vienna, is one of the leading figures and a highly renowned researcher in this field. Her book (which is almost an encyclopedia) gives a great overview of what is going in this fascinating sector at the moment. It´s called "Fashionable Technology: The Intersection of Design, Fashion, Science and Technology". Lot´s of references, great artwork, absolutely inpsiring. Here is a link to Sabine´s website: http://www.moondial.com

Gaya Art Café

bab — thu, 05 jun 2008 10:06:37 +0200

If you happen to be in the Gambia, don't miss it. An amazing place that you simply wouldn't expect there.
http://www.gayaartcafe.com

exploring Nairobi

bab — thu, 05 jun 2008 09:40:48 +0200

... looking for interesting (cultural) places, people, contacts, events, artists, locations in Nairobi. I'm going to spend 10 days there from Sunday on, would be happy about every input. Any experiences ? Anybody from Nairobi interested in an exchange of views & ideas ?

thx !
Barbara

Typo Berlin 2008

smeidu — fri, 30 may 2008 15:00:32 +0200

live twittering from Typo Berlin:
http://twitter.com/smeidu.

Stefan Sagmeister showed his latest project minutes ago:
http://thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com/

Wanted: Accommodation in London

rainer — sun, 18 may 2008 08:42:53 +0200

I will be in London from 25th Mai until 21st June 2008 to take part in a designproject for a consumer electronics company in London. Therefore I am looking for a place to stay.
Any recommendations and help welcome! Looking for Sofa, Room, Flatshare or Flat in London from 25th mai until 21st june.

World Seeding Tour completed

storytracker — wed, 14 may 2008 18:45:40 +0200

Two years after the Shapeshifters world seeding tour was started in January 2006 we have completed this amazing endeavor. Eric Poettschacher, the co-founder and mastermind of Shapeshifters met creatives on all five continents, discussed the challenges of effective global peer-to-peer communication in the creative community and shared the bigger picture behind Shapeshifters. The last part of the world tour ended Monday May 12 after coming back from India, Japan and China. A big thank you to everybody who has contributed to this magical-mystery tour. It made Shapeshifters the only network in the world that was hand-seeded by meeting and connecting the most amazing creatives. As a matter of fact some of those people were so outstanding that we have decided to do a film documentary on them. Watch out for more.

An Art Buyers Paradise

ericpoe — wed, 14 may 2008 18:39:15 +0200

I have just been visiting http://www.tokyu-hands.co.jp/shibuya in Tokyo and I need to tell you more about it: This place is an art buyers paradise. I have found the most amazing materials, inspirations and squirky stuff there. I highly recommend floor 1C (party supplies), floor B1A (packing supplies) and floor 5C (sign boards). You will not forget this...even though it is "just" a DIY heaven.