Serif TV

posted September 21, 2015 #

French designers / brothers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec collaborated with Samsung to create Serif TV, a television set with a mindful eye on how it exists in your living space. The "serif" name comes from the uppercase this profile piece on the device to see it in action.

Devin Clark

posted September 21, 2015 #

I loved the Comedy Central show Ugly Americans. Every episode was a perfect balance between hellishly gruesome characters and hilariously naive bumbling. It was unfortunate to hear that it was cancelled but I'm happy to see that creator Devin Clark is going strong with his illustration undertakings and continuing to maintain that balance even in still form.

If those offerings aren't quite enough for you, there's also a Ugly Americans Fan Art tag to see how the series continues to live on in new forms - cosplay, tattoo and over the top fan drawings.

Heaven’s Gate Cult Still Alive and Checking Emails

posted September 20, 2015 #

is THIS real? very strange

Ben Sinclair reps Yelp!

posted September 20, 2015 #

kind of hilarious to see the High Maintenance star repping a dot com

Why Slack could be the future of conferences

posted September 20, 2015 #

I commend XOXO for their usage of Slack but I think their audience is unique in this regard. Be curious if a less art friendly conference would have the same result

Jason Lee Box Set

posted September 20, 2015 #

I don't understand what a Jason Lee box set is but it seems to include a 7" with Beck and Jason Lytle, so that's cool

posted September 20, 2015 #

Not one Oasis fan? Fuck that. Oasis were great. And Noel Gallagher is one of the funniest dudes alive.

Critically acclaimed 'The Mind of a Chef' ditches Netflix for VHX

posted September 18, 2015 #

now THAT's a flattering headline

Dropdowns Should be the UI of Last Resort

posted September 18, 2015 #

the lesson: avoid a dropdown at all costs

posted September 18, 2015 #

Screw top wine bottle. The quick release bra of the wine world. http://t.co/jsL59CYRBb

posted September 18, 2015 #

anyone else getting weird emails from @linkedin? http://t.co/ce6guDDcfW

posted September 18, 2015 #

last night's ad blocker thoughts at much greater length and somewhat greater coherence https://t.co/2pC3ipFIBn

posted September 18, 2015 #

Silicon Valley! What a glorious place. If you?re a total asshole. http://t.co/b3KiX9ljHd

posted September 18, 2015 #

Just a reminder there's no need to reach over the Chipotle sneeze guard to point at what you want in your sad little lunch.

posted September 18, 2015 #

Big Grams - Lights On (Audio) https://t.co/UjP8jhqk5N

posted September 18, 2015 #

Working on a new alpha feature for buying VHX vids on @Twitter! Check it out with @MindOfAChef https://t.co/2FdskV99Qw

Friday Videos - Sept 18th, 2015

posted September 18, 2015 #

Had a crazy week this week but I'm not complaining - love how much stuff is going on lately and hope to keep the fires blazing bright. Enjoy these distractions and get yourself fired up for another week of existence.

w/ Bob & David Teaser - the return of Bob and David, in teaser form.
Bulldog Life Coach - when life gives you a hammock and a rainy day, make it work. via James.
Movie Phone Call Supercut - in the spirit of Hell's Club, he's a mashup of movies where everyone has a nice chat on the phone.
Liam Finn - "Burn Up The Road" - I'll be honest, I had no idea that Liam Finn released a new album back in May but I'm happy to have stumbled upon this piece of it as the conduit to dive in further.
Colbert Lifestyle - I was fortunate enough to see a taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night and this bit where he launches his new lifestyle brand was hilarious.
Kid Hits Head with Notebook - a coworker reminded me of this enjoyment over the past week. File it alongside this gem.
Baskets Teaser - new FX comedy starring Zach Galifianakis and Louis CK coming in 2016. This teaser features Zach G saying absurd things and then yelling, the thing he does best.
And Now This Season 2 Compilation - hysterical compilation of pieces from Jon Oliver's show. via Jonathan.

I felt bad adding so many longer videos in this week so please take note of these here in the addendum: Vancouver Never Plays Itself from Every Frame a Painting and Children of Men, Don't Ignore the Background from Nerd Writer.

Olivier Goka

posted September 18, 2015 #

The work of Belgian artist Olivier Goka is primarily comprised of characters that look to be inspired by the building blocks of childhood. Simple shapes, high gloss and optimistic feelings. They are adorable. However, he also has a set of works called The Vonpischmeyer Collection that merges traditional African art with found items (random plastic and rubbish from the street) with his aesthetic of simplicity. It's an appealing approach and a surprisingly effective nod to the source material.

via goldenfiddle

Mauro Maione, Tuscany

posted September 18, 2015 #

Take a few moments to check out these Mauro Maione photographs of the Tuscany countryside. There's fewer phrases in the world the evoke more pretension than "the Tuscany countryside" but these photos are a calm, serene series of captures of a beautiful landscape devoid of people. The feel like they're from an entirely other time.

posted September 17, 2015 #

"Half a million people nearly voted".