a visual collective outlet of inspiration
does anyone recognize this place? if so, i’m sure we’ve crossed paths in one way or another. i wonder if this rugged hidden beauty is the same or has the glacier melted and the ocean turned purple? by kl
earth related
bryan nash gill
ahhh, just me and a tree! I really hate my job… by dd
ecofont, a must save
ecofont the prints we make for our ‘daily use’ not only use paper, but also ink. according to SPRANQ creative communications (utrecht, the netherlands) your ink cartridges (or toner) could last longer. SPRANQ has therefore developed a new font: the ecofont. “after dutch holey cheese, there now is a dutch font with holes as well.” appealing ideas are often simple: how much of a letter can be removed while maintaining readability? after extensive testing with all kinds of shapes, the best results were achieved using small circles. after lots of late hours (and coffee) this resulted in a font that uses up to 20% less ink. free to download, free to use. to download here by pp’
gods bicycle: Fierce Fixies
fixed gear beauty by focale 44. love the bold simplicity of this bike, white walls, sans brakes of course! who said you couldn’t mail-order love? by kl
help! I’ve cut myself: the apple of pharmaceuticals
“help remedies” which is offered on virgin america, and local NYC rickeys, amongst other places, is the apple computers of all pharmaceuticals. the packaging containing a variety of remedies such as headache medicine, sleep issues, etc seems bio-degradable enough. it is made of molded paper pulp and a bio plastic made primarily of corn. unfortunately it still uses the same old blister packs inside (non bio-degradable). it gets a A for design and B for total earth friendlyness. bringing its GPA to a B+ … well its still better than the D- of Beyers and the rest. support them if you can find em. by dd
Porteur bike by Ateliers d’Embellie
ateliers d’embellie’s portuer bicycle has been released, bringing to us a truly unique masterpiece. the bike’s entirely handmade with vintage NOS parts and high quality leather and mixes leather craft, street fashion and luxury. the color scheme is a classic vintage grey, highlighted with brown leather, chrome and copper touches. i particularly love the flask clip under the seat. by kl
Model LIYA KEBEDE : DEDICATAED GIRL
liya kebede recently spoke at the UN. she is not only a beautiful woman on the outside, but obviously has a strength and beauty inside that can be an inspiration for all of us. here is the article in the huffington post. by kl
hadi tabatabai – daruni
very nice art book featuring the latest work of artist hadi tabatabai. the book is called daruni and will turn on anybody that is into crazy meticulous artwork like sol lewitt‘s, on kawara and so on… you can order one of the limited editions of 750 books, 96 color pages with hardcover, numbered by the artist with special binding & cover and beautifully printed at a certified wind power plant on 100% post consumer recycled cover using soy based inks (produced + designed by design agency ceft and company new york) the book is available direct from the artist’s studio or at the at st.marks bookstore in NY for $80+ $6.60 (shipping) by pp’
Rouge Tomate: it’s actually green!
went to rouge tomate (10 east 60th) last night and was impressed with the concept but not the atmosphere… sadly so empty!
“… a harmonious alignment of balanced cuisine, well-being, and social and environmental consciousness. this nutritional approach demonstrates a genuine respect for the integrity of ingredients used in crafting balanced, healthful and flavorful dishes.the rouge tomate lifestyle supports sustainable elements and business practices while offering an optimal balance of nutritional dishes and S.P.E.® compliant menus without sacrificing flavor, sophistication or a fun dining experience” .… you should go!
S.P.E.®, which stands for Sanitas Per Escam (Health Through Food), is a nutritional charter developed by chefs and dieticians.S.P.E.® is an innovative approach toward nutrition, transcending the idea of balanced eating to offer optimal nutrition that maintains, protects and strengthens the body.
in order to offer optimal nutrition, the S.P.E.® approach revolves around three key elements:
sourcing: selecting ingredients seasonally, locally, and with a focus on nutritional characteristics.
preparation: using specific cooking techniques that preserve the integrity and nutritional qualities of the ingredients.
enhancement: optimizing nutritional value by the synergy of product combination and menu diversity.
by kl
Nike Considered Design: NYC event
With many thanks to Freshness mag
The Nike Considered Design launch event took place on Tuesday, October 28th at 7 World Trade Center where Nike’s CEO Mark Parker, and other senior level executives and designers spoke for a special preview of the Considered Design. It was exciting to witness the unveiling of the latest Nike Considered collection and to learn about Nike’s commitment to design innovation and the efforts to reduce waste, eliminate toxic substances and lessen our ecological footprint.
Nike announced on Tuesday that : “Nike has set public targets for its Considered goals: We aim to have 100 percent of Nike footwear meet baseline Considered standards by 2011, all apparel by 2015, and all equipment by 2020.”The event was at a modern space within the all new 7 World Trade Center, which fittingly, is also one of the few skyscraper to attain the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification by U.S. Green Building Council.
True to its commitment, Nikes event designers/producers at ceft and company New York, used local and 100% recycled building products where possible. They created product display modules that were constructed out of recycle paper pulp, made from post-consumer paper, including curbside recycled newspapers, and reused cardboard containers along with recyclable cloth hangers used at dry cleaners across the country. They even arranged for an organic breakfast to be served to the guests with of course, ceramic reusable coffee mugs, along with optional paper cups that were made from biodegradable matter derived from corn.
The product line included material used from recycled plastic bottles, Nike grind, and organic cotton. The new “Nike Considered” products are made with more efficient design patterns that use less material and are easier to recycle, as well as adhesives made from water instead of toxic chemicals, and sustainable items like cork.
It is wonderful to see such a powerful brand like Nike take this initiative and show the rest how great things can be, without sacrificing one thing. To show the rest that smart thinking will lead to a better world and surprisingly better profit margin.
“It’s going to be a difficult next six months or so, I think, for everybody,” Mark parker said. “We tend to be a little more resistant. Not immune, but more resistant.”
“Nike shares closed nearly 13 percent higher Tuesday at $52.42 on the New York Stock Exchange.” Forbes
by zz
viktor & rolf – wow or is that pow
on showstudio, political fashion: viktor & rolf… brilliant.
zeitgeist : the movie… does god exist
zeitgeist: the movie is a 2007 a home made film on a string budget by peter joseph
the film received almost universal hate and condemnation from the media, although it also attracted “massive interest from the public” making it an instant cult hit when it first came out. the filmmaker, peter joseph, attended university of north carolina school of the arts and the new school for social research. he is an american independent filmmaker and activist.
if you look past the childish sensationalism of its war footage, and forgive the few inconsistancies brought about by lack of resources and funding, i think you will first the first chapter of this film (mainly based on the work of acharya s.) rather interesting. it traces back the origins of religion from pagan to christianity… making a point how all this was created by man and not a god. makes a lot of sense to me even if pisces was not in retrograde. by kl
