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Objectified

By themaven | January 31, 2009

“Objectified is a feature-length independent documentary about industrial design. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the people who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability. It’s about our relationship to mass-produced objects and, by [...]

Posted in design | Tagged chicago, design, gary hustwit, industri, objectified, san francisco | 1 Comment

Three Sixty Table

By themaven | January 18, 2009

The “Three Sixty Table” is a modern lazy Susan inspired by the skateboard.  The table is designed by Sports Utility Furniture, a German company started Mario Hendrichs and Christoph Maurer.
The 360 table is available for purchase at The Perfect Future.
via TrendLand.

Posted in design | Tagged 360 table, christoph maurer, design, furniture, mario hendrichs, skateboarding, sports utility furniture | Leave a comment

Pantone Mug

By themaven | January 14, 2009

 
While speaking on the Pantone tip, get yo drink on with these Pantone mugs. These mugs are available for purchase online at Design Warehouse and heliotrope.

Posted in design | Tagged color, mug, pantone | 2 Comments

Pantone’s Mimosa

By themaven | January 14, 2009

Pantone is a company that is regarded as an authority on color, providing the design industry with color standards.  Pictured above is “Mimosa,” Pantone’s pick for the Color of the Year for 2009. Champagne not included.
From Pantone’s website, their inspiration for Mimosa: “In a time of economic uncertainty and political change, optimism is paramount and [...]

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Cubeecraft

By themaven | January 13, 2009

Bored in your cubicle? Recession got you low on cash and therefore severely reduced your toy budget?  Cubeecraft paper toys are free downloadable templates that can be printed, cut, and folded into your favorite pop icons without the use of tape or glue.
Download free Cubeecraft toys here.
image via a random Flickr.

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The Art Institute of Chicago Modern Wing

By themaven | January 13, 2009

On May 16, 2009 the Art Institute of Chicago will open its Modern Wing. The Wing was designed by Renzo Piano, the Italian architect credited with the design of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and will include educational spaces, permanent galleries, temporary shows, and even a restaurant. The wing faces a [...]

Also posted in art | Tagged art, art institute of chicago, design, modern art, nichols bridgeway, renzo piano | Leave a comment

Bikedispenser

By themaven | January 12, 2009

 
Bikedispenser.com, a dutch company, has created an automated bike rental station. The user can quickly rent a bike by using a personal chip card.  3 euros gets you a 20 hour rental. 
Mayor Daley of Chicago is a big supporter of the bike rental system. He wants to implement one to further Chicago’s green agenda (AKA an olympic bid).
via [...]

Posted in design | Tagged bike, bikedispenser, design | 2 Comments

Objectified: A Documentary Film by Gary Hustwit

By themaven | January 11, 2009

“Objectified is a feature-length independent documentary about industrial design. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets. It’s about the people who re-examine, re-evaluate and re-invent our manufactured environment on a daily basis. It’s about personal expression, identity, consumerism, and sustainability. It’s about our relationship to mass-produced objects and, by [...]

Also posted in documentary | Tagged design, documentary, gary hustwit, industrial design, objectified | 1 Comment
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