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Fuzzco

posted July 23, 2015 #

The screencapture might not be much to look at but I highly recommend diving into the portfolio site of FuzzCo. Aside from having a body of work that's well worth your eyeball time, their homepage has an excellent trick to it - it's endlessly scrolling, in a loop. Okay maybe that doesn't sound that enticing but it's an incredibly clever effect and it's done quite well. Really impressive and envy-inducing work in all regards.

Mosh

posted July 23, 2015 #

There are plenty of tools out in the world to create data glitched imagery but I've really been enjoying MOSH. It provides an unbelievable amount of controls, the option to use your webcam or an existing image and even export as a GIF. It's well done and fun.

via Chad, of course.

Dmail

posted July 23, 2015 #

To me, Delicious does not have a long history of reliable software. So there's some trepidation around my intrigue to their latest offering - Dmail, the self-destructing email tool. The concept is solid - send an email with sensitive information and after a predetermined amount of time, the information becomes scrambled and useless. How this actually works is a bit beyond me as I don't see how any service can alter the contents of an email sent through Gmail but I guess that magic is what the offering really is. It's also not clear if the recipient needs to have the Dmail plugin installed as well and, if so, why anyone would do that instead of just keeping your sensitive info?

So, yea, interesting concept but I have questions!

posted July 22, 2015 #

they don't teach you this shit in design school. http://t.co/UiHPSU9RN0

posted July 22, 2015 #

Universal asks Google to take down 127.0.0.1 for piracy. See claim #2 https://t.co/XHucygAiVS

posted July 22, 2015 #

Matt Berry @porksmith reads Matt Stone memo to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) http://t.co/Opc7jd56KJ

posted July 22, 2015 #

http://t.co/6LXQxK9DC8

Public Health - All Night

posted July 21, 2015 #

Debut EP from Philadelphia's Public Health to be released via cassette on July 24th, 2015.

2015 Main Title Design Nominees

posted July 21, 2015 #

Art of the Title has a great gallery on the 2015 Emmy Nominations for Main Title Design. I don't really get the one for Bosch in terms of it's allure but the rest of them are worthy of their nomination. I used the Halt and Catch Fire as an example GIF above but I really don't have enough praise for Daredevil, Olive Kitteridge or the, new to me, Manhattan.

If that's somehow not enough for you, dive into this gallery of equally amazing title sequences from 2014.

via Ben.

Rauschenberg and Talking Heads

posted July 21, 2015 #

When I was diving headfirst in the catalog of Talking Heads I recall reading that they had teamed up with Robert Rauschenberg for a limited edition version of Speaking In Tongues artwork but I'd never actually seen it. Over the weekend, I ran across a copy at Earwax and was stunned to see it. Granted, it was high up on a shelf far away from my grubby hands (wise move) but it was striking even from a distance.

Fortunately, the Internet makes all things accessible and this gallery on the collaboration gives some great insight into the process behind the artwork and tons of photos of examples of the vinyl print. It's gorgeous, period.

KERTIS

posted July 21, 2015 #

some excellent home goods and gifts for ladies here

Why 1980s Tape Tech Is Still Making Noise

posted July 21, 2015 #

Occasionally I'll see a new release from a band that I like and find they've released their album on cassette - a format that has notoriously terrible fidelity and a short lifespan. Also, it's not exactly easy to find a ready tapedeck these days. Much the same could be said of vinyl - it's impractical, it can sound terrible depending on your system and it's not exactly readily available. But vinyl has somehow emerged as the "audiophile format" - an object to put on a pedestal and behold as a prize. Tapes don't feel that way (to me).

So, when David sent me a link to this lengthy article on Why 1980s Tape Tech Is Still Making Noise, I was quite intrigued. The piece goes through the whole history of the format and really focuses on how it remains the definitive format of DIY culture. They're cheap to make, they're affordable for new fans and they still feel like a physical prize that shows off your taste. Win win all around. Great read.

Beginning Post-Capitalism

posted July 20, 2015 #

This Guardian UK article, The end of capitalism has begun, seems like a bit of a link bait headline but it turns out to be a pretty fascinating read. Before I shower the piece with any adoration I think it's safe to say that I'm far too ignorant to really give a true opinion on these kinds of matter. Economic theory is far beyond me but I am able to recognize that a few of the elements discussed within this piece are most certainly becoming more and more prevalent all connected societies; i.e. the Sharing Economy, the rise of automated production, more and more niche concentrations of everything.

This will certainly be a piece I need to re-read a few times but I can't help but think everyone should partake in the thought experiment.

via Paul

Radiant Human

posted July 20, 2015 #

The story behind Christina Londsdale's Radiant Human photography is questionable but, clearly, it adds to the overall allure:
Back in 1970, Guy Coggins built a camera that could capture people's auras, otherwise known as the electromagnetic field surrounding the body. There are supposedly about 100 of these cameras in existence, and one now belongs to Christina Lonsdale of Radiant Human, who goes on tour with her mini geodesic dome, photographing people's radiant energy on Polaroid film.
Whatever is going on, the results are clearly worthwhile.

Ollie Prints

posted July 20, 2015 #

There's something simply alluring about these Ollie Prints. There's just the right amount of decision making and no more. The bag versions are pretty perfect too.
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