Design Tavern

“Have a Nice Day” – Yoshitomo Nara

Henry — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:54:00 +0000

Direct from the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo is this clock by contemporary Japanese artist, Yoshitomo Nara.

Over 80 of Yoshitomo’s iconic characters adorn each of the clock’s panels – creating a dynamic visual experience with the turn of every minute.

If you’d like your own piece of ever-changing Nara memorabilia head over this way:

nara clock by yoshitomo nara

Goes at the speed of light..

Henry — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:10:05 +0000

Found this bad boy on Etsy.com

Get if for yourself! (Or send it to me! I dont mind)
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“That’s not new!” – The emo bracelet

Henry — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:13:09 +0000

Well, yes and no, we all know emo bracelets are readily available, but this ‘emo bracelet’ from electronics company Phillips is taking a slightly different approach to the usual leather band with a skull on it..

A regular Emo Bracelet:

The Phillips Emo Bracelet:

The gadget has been developed in order to allow those financially minded to make decisions without fear of emotional interference.. ”Driven by fear, they may sell too hastily when share prices drop. Driven by greed, they may be overenthusiastic,” according to a statement released by partner ABN.

What’s more, its been coupled with an Emo Bowl for maximum assurance.

So How does it work?

Well according to an article released by The Australian Age, the bracelet measures signals from the wearers skin, from which it can analyse emotions, and display them back via electrical displays.

Put simply, if you’re feeling particularly apprehensive the lights on the bracelet wil flicker and the bowl’s colours will change from mellow colours to a darker red. How dramatic!

But the bad news is the technology will not be available for a few years down the track, looks like I will just have to keep on making my financial decisions (Regular or large latte..) on my gut instinct.

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Nothing Is Original. Steal..

Henry — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:04:20 +0000

Words from independent film maker Jim Jarmusch.

Walking on eggshells

Sam — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:25:07 +0000

Seems to be that birds and eggs are all the rage these days…

1. Wire birds designed by Javier Henriquez and Sebastian Lara of EosMexico {via} geek alerts

2. Cybertecture Egg for Mumbai by James Law {via} Inhabitat

3. Ingo Maurer Egg Installation at Milan Design Week 2009 {via} Design Boom

4. Nosinger’s Rebirth {via} Metropolis

5. 50th anniversary of the Fritz Hansen Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen {via} Hive

For more info on all items that are sunny side up visit this Vogue Living (2009) article called Free Range