May 25, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Rani Nugraha |
Somewhere not that deep inside of me, there’s a fifteen year old girl who loves Blink 182, Airwalk treads and a guy called Bernard who hung out with his cargos around the plump rounds of his backside at the half-pipe around the corner from the footy field. In fact, that girl is now sitting in front of her Macbook with huge puppy eyes and swooning all the way back to 1997 with a new blog called The Skartorialist: The Sartorialist equivalent of skater boys from around the globe. The creation of London-based commercial and editorial photographer, Sam Ashley, it should also be known as ‘Painfully cute and perve-worthy lads around the world holding decks’. Read more
May 22, 2012 | Video | 
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Only those with hearts as black as coal or as cold as arctic ice could refrain from feeling an ounce of emotion while watching this. Radio Klassisk in Copenhagen brought a little dose of serenity and beauty to traveling commuters in Copenhagen by setting the Copenhagen Phil (Sjællands Symfoniorkester) loose on a train. Read more
May 10, 2012 | Cool Websites | by Rani Nugraha |
Gather round children, we have an exciting science lesson for you today. How big is big? How small is small? Everything is relative, and this website is about to show you about the scale of the world around you, including things you can see and those you can’t. A simple flash infographic which will break down the size of uber crazy complicated scientific things like light, space, waves, droplets, membranes, landmass, nebulas and eventually, galaxies. So how big is the universe? Find out here. The instructions are simple: Scroll in to get micro, minor and miniscule. Scroll out to get macro, major and mammoth.
May 8, 2012 | Video | by Rani Nugraha |
It seems like everyone and their canary thinks that they have what it takes to become the world’s best amateur chef. Talk a lot about ‘depth of flavours’, cry a little bit on camera to show your passion, slide right into a book deal and a TV show that lasts about two seasons. The artist known as PES has stripped the art of cooking right back: no famous faces, no fancy dishes. In fact,no real ingredients. Read more
May 1, 2012 | Cool Travel | by Rani Nugraha |
What’s the difference between a ‘nice’ place, and a ‘really really nice place‘? Well, in the case of brunch, it’s the little touches. Amsterdam used to be a one horse town when it came to anything remotely akin to brunch standards, so it’s no wonder the locals literally hollered Hallelujah when G&T’s Really Really Nice Place opened their doors. Read more
March 15, 2012 | New Photography | by Rani Nugraha |
With dazzling attention to detail, Toronto-based Australian photographer Dean West creates surrealist collaged images that tell quite a tale. Always using a multi-layered approach, his commercial work is slick while his conceptual work features suspense filled storylines and emotionally charged subjects that are in the midst of a visually intoxicating commotion. Read more
January 23, 2012 | Video | by Rani Nugraha |
It’s a pity technology has yet to allow us to transcend the scent and taste barriers over the web. A brand new interactive motion comic has just hit the web and it’s a super delectable, quirky initiative, based on the debut graphic novel by British illustrator, Julian Hanshaw. Read more
January 10, 2012 | New Photography | by Rani Nugraha |
If Puff the Magic Dragon actually existed, I’m sure his lair would be filled with hypercoloured fumes like these. Inspired by graffiti, vibrant colours, and watching milk being poured into coffee, British photographer Mark Mawson has created a punky mystical ambience where fluid formations of colour have their own breath of life. His Aqueous Fluoreau series was shot in the South of France using coloured paints, a water tank and strobe lighting.
January 7, 2012 | New Products | by Rani Nugraha |
Just when you thought a particular social network couldn’t dominate your life any further than it already has, think again. It’s now set to invade more than just your headspace as it moves from pixels to reality. Interior geek chic just went 2.0 with the invention of the Facebook Shower Curtain. While it’s definitely not Martha Stewart endorsed, we’re looking forward to a possible full range of soft furnishings to boot. Perhaps a Foursquare bedspread announcing that we’re the new Mayor of Nookieville? The Facebook Shower curtain is available from February.
January 3, 2012 | New Photography | by Rani Nugraha |
Two years, 6000 kilometres and 500 portraits. Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Groblerare are about to publish a series of three books of the best 165 photos and stories from their personal journey, which was initially about studying cycling and commuting in South Africa. Read more
January 3, 2012 | New Design | by Rani Nugraha |
Taking a sort of ‘infographically simple, abstract design’ medley approach to designing prints, Matt Needle takes the foundational elements of storylines to some of the best shows and movies and gives them the equivalent of a Saul Bass-esque makeover. Read more
November 24, 2011 | New Trends | by Rani Nugraha |
When you’re an established creative space considered to be one of the most significant art institutions of the modern era, it would seem a little superfluous to commission a commercial advertising agency to execute your design and promotional work, right? That would be why the Museum of Modern Art in New York has their own Department of Advertising and Graphic Design. Tune in to their website for a little gander at their archive of promo tactics inside the gallery and out on the pavement for everything from their exhibitions, and special programmes, to their opening hours and general branding.
November 23, 2011 | Video | by Rani Nugraha |
I would like to categorically disagree with anyone who says that yoga is reserved solely for the wheatgrass binging, chakra cleansing and crystal gazing. In fact, it’s possible that it has just found a new niche audience – Breakdancers. Read more
November 15, 2011 | New Illustration | by Rani Nugraha |
Using a lot of colour blocking, there’s a certain kind of sauciness to the works of French born, now London-based illustrator Malika Favre. Her oevre of vector-like pieces use mostly primary colours to depict racy little scenes between friends, lovers and hybrid animal-lady things. Wallpaper Magazine quite likes her stuff, and so do we. Read more
November 12, 2011 | Cool Travel | by Rani Nugraha |
The Colette concept store in Paris takes everything that’s hot in street culture and couture and combines them effortlessly into one 740m2 mecca of chic. It was hip before hip was even happening. The store may have been around for nearly fifteen years, but the fact that it’s still white hot and packed at any given time of the day cements it as a global institution in this fickle world of trends. Read more
GL Wood is a fashion photographer based in New York City. His unique style combines photography with dadaist design, japanese minimalism, and colorful, tangible papièr collages. Read more
The work of Estonian artist Liisa Kruusmägi blows my mind. It hits me like the first blast of sunshine after a long and chilly winter. Read more
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
Ever tried to imagine what an artist looks like based on their artwork? I was asked to be involved in this Australia-based project by Anna Brown, where she photographs comic artists and then presents the work next to a portrait of the artist in their own comic form. Read more
Canada seems to be the land of amazing ambient metal duos. Montreal has Menace Ruine, and Toronto has Nadja, a formidable couple that churns out huge-sounding, bass and electronics-driven doom that draws your gaze up towards the stars just as old cathedral ceilings humble the faithful and make them think of the Almighty.
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This t-shirt, featuring 79 fictional weapons from movies, TV, video games, and comic books, is a really great way to get nerds to stare at your chest.
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On this Virgin Mary HaloTech watch, the dial is a modern version of the nineteenth century art form of lithophanes, carved porcelain sheets that, when lit, deliver astoundingly detailed images. When the pusher is activated, the dial springs to life in 3D. The watch features a light-up dial, LED light, and afterglo effect. Read more
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