materialicious
architecture + design + materials + products
New works in the public domain since 1987.
architecture + design + materials + products
Nubrella exploits the fundamental flaws of today’s traditional umbrella design.
Jack’s whole apartment is only 10×16
Apartment Therapy The Kitchen | Tiniest Kitchen Ever? Jack’s Micro Home
Charles Baldwin, a retired environmental-health engineer, explains his role in developing the biohazard symbol, which is now showing up everywhere.
A “personal taste” collection which I am sharing it with all the design addict people in the universe.
Design & Architecture in Media
we designers crave evidence that our work has the capacity to truly make a difference. [Also, this is my 10,000th link at del.icio.us]
Design Observer: Will the Real Ernst Bettler Please Stand Up?
a very clever, simple, pretty design for a page.
A good graphic can tell a story, bring a lump to the throat, even change policies. Here are three of history’s best
A better infograph to fit a year comfortably within a business card.
A new documentary. An exhibit at MoMA. And STOP signs. Why Helvetica’s still going strong after 50 years.
The Smart Set: The Official Typeface of the 20th Century – November 5, 2007
Hono light by Japanese brand Metaphys is ignited by touching it with a magnetic match and extinguished by blowing on it. The LED light source even flickers like a real candle.
dezeen » Blog Archive » The light that thinks it’s a candle: Hono by Metaphys
Yahoo portal vs. google search. Clutter v. function.
http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/nonflickr/05_yahoogle.html
The Museum of Forgotten Art Supplies… where tools of the trade that have died or have just about died a slow slow death are cheerfully exhibited.
Inspiration for interaction designers.
The complete set of 50 passenger/pedestrian symbols developed by AIGA is now available on the web, free of charge. Signs are available in EPS and GIF formats.