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Browsing Archive: August, 2010

Designing Infographics

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, In : Infographics 

At the 2009 Pop Tech Conference, graphic designer Nicholas Felton talks about how he turns data into art.


"The Beauty of Data Visualization" at TED Conference with designer David McCandless.

Have a look at one of my favorite infographics on education. And if you really want to be blown away on data visualization, check this out.

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HP Invent Orchestra

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Monday, August 23, 2010, In : Design 
Since when are printers just for printing? Check out this video to see an orchestra of print.

Created by Matthew Robinson 
and Tom Wrigglesworth

HP - invent from Tom and Matt on Vimeo.


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Utility Boxes as Paintings

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Saturday, August 14, 2010, In : Art 
Remember those painted trash cans in Encinitas? Well, the same idea has been applied to another commonplace and unsightly object: utility boxes. Artists all over California have been turning these boxes which once obstructed the scenery into forms of art. Some blend into their surroundings while others enhance it. Check out these cool ones:


This modern one was found in Oceanside, CA


Blending into the scenic landscapes of La Quinta, CA


Downtown Palm Springs, CA



Painted to fit in to the ocean lands...
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Kinesthetic Painting

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Friday, August 13, 2010, In : Art 

 A moving painting using motion sensor technology created by digital artist, Camille Utterback


For some moving typography, check this out. Another digital artwork is the sensory box, step into it here.
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Which Mustache Matches your Type?

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, In : Typography 
For mustache lovers… who also love type. Thanks, The League of Moveable Type
 
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Origins of the Fail Whale

Posted by Kristen Schoeck on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, In : Design 
If you use Twitter, surely you recognize the "Fail Whale". Now meet the woman behind the fail whale, graphic designer Yiying Lu.

Check out her work and the meaning behind the "fail whale" here.


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