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Inanimate objects come to life in the capable hands of this masterful photographer.

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[written by Shape + Color ] There’s something about the confessional nature of Tim Etchells‘ neon signs - usually the vehicle for ‘Open’ and ‘Beer’ and ‘Ladies Ladies Ladies’, statements as obvious and mono-layered as they are intended to be seen - that make me feel like a voyeur when the typically surface-meaning-only tubes of light present us with a feeling much more nuanced. A sad voyeur. Like all hope or possibility of retribution has been sucked out of what’s being said, as if it’s placement into neon has rendered them without any second chances or chance for defense.


Like stars, they shine as brightly as they are lonely.


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TheDieline.com: The #1 Package Design Website, World's Best Packaging: Vintage Soda Packaging: "

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via http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2008/12/vintage-soda-pa.html#more

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Rules – today and tomorrow: "

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Slumdog Millionaire: "

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Great jacket design.


The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories (Penguin Classics): F. Scott Fitzgerald, Patrick O'Donnell: Books"




Affecting work from the always powerful Tierney Gearon. I wish I was in London to see this.

Exhibition 6 - 27 January
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm


Location Phillips de Pury & Company
Howick Place London SW1P 1BB



If you haven't done so already, do check out the inspiring exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Link







from Vanity Fair

Saw these at a recent trip to Vienna and caught my eye. It seems that they're an upscale manufacturer of flour and sugar products.

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Here's a brand new product with an idea that's thousands of years old. A perfect product for a eco friendly, minimalist and utilitarian brand (non brand) - Muji. Made from wheat straws and nothing else. What a great idea.



[from influxinsights.com]:could muji be the global brand of the moment?: "Perhaps there's never been a better time for Muji.

The Japanese brand has been around for decades and has slowly come out of its shell to expand into international territories, but it's global footprint is pretty tiny. With the world looking for more sustainable and affordable products, Muji seems well placed to be a leader in this space and it's something that the brand truly owns as it comes from its original DNA.

There's no other retailer of its scale that comes close to Muji's philosophy and ideology.

One great example of this in action is the recent prize it held for new products. Asking for solicitations and ideas from the outside world.

The winner was a straw straw that was developed by a Japanese designer. The concept so perfectly fits the brand and its ethos, no wonder it won. No flash, no frills- just a clever idea that reminds us and re-introduces us to the original straw, complete with its inbuilt recyclability.

The straw straw is so timely and so Muji.


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LIFE: Picasso Drawing With Light - Hosted by Google: "

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night-and-fog.jpg (JPEG Image, 348x490 pixels): "

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Design Observer: "

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(Via Amy Stein | Photography Blog.)



This poor kitten was brutally injured then had his hind legs and tail surgically removed. It's unknown how he got injured. He was nursed back to health by the employees of this book store in Akita, Japan and is now living at an adopted home. It's inspiring to see him walk around with ease but also really heartbreaking.




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たまーにブログ 3rd シーズンより:

”大けがをして両方の後ろ脚としっぽを失った子猫が、秋田県大館市内の書店従業員に命を救われた。2本の前脚だけで元気に歩き回る姿は書店のお客さんからも愛された。新しい飼い主が現れ、このほど引き取られた子猫。従業員たちは、寂しさを感じながらも、幸せな未来を祈っている。



 大館市片山町3丁目の書店「ブックス・アピア」で飼われていた生後2カ月ほどのおす猫。体長約25センチで、つぶらな瞳が愛らしい。「ぶちちゃん」と呼ばれていた。



 書店の谷地田茂行社長の話では、10月16日の朝、書店入り口近くの自動販売機の裏で、「ニャー、ニャー」とか細い鳴き声がするのに、出勤してきた女性従業員が気づいた。のぞいてみると、大けがをした猫が横たわっていた。



 後ろ脚やしっぽがつぶれたような状態になっており、血もにじんでいた。すぐに市内の獣医師のもとに運び、手当てしてもらった。両方の後ろ脚としっぽは皮一枚でつながっているような状態で、自動車にひかれたらしい。自販機の陰にいた理由は分からないが、発見されなければ命も危なかったという。



 手当てを受けた子猫は書店に戻り、店内で飼われるようになった。ぎこちない動きながらも、ケージを出たり入ったりして、店内でじゃれ始めた。お客さんにも可愛がられるようになった。



 元気を取り戻した子猫は、11月11日に両方の後ろ脚の切断手術を受けた。数日後には、器用にバランスを取りながら2本の前脚だけで歩き、走るようにもなった。跳ね回る様子に谷地田社長も驚き、「生きることに前向きな姿に、心を打たれた」と話す。



 その後、飼い主になりたいと、北秋田市の女性が申し出た。手術の抜糸も済み、子猫は11月末、新しい飼い主に連れられていった。世話を続けた従業員たちは「生き続けてくれて、本当に良かった。一緒に過ごせて、私たちも幸せだった。店にいなくなって寂しいけれど、元気に暮らしてほしい」と話す。



 新しい飼い主のもとでは、「たくま」という名前になるのだという。これからもたくましく生きて欲しいという願いを込めて。 ”






Very cool video Christmas greeting card from the folks at AKQA. Worth watching til the very end.




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