Extreme design

An experimental exercise in 3D typographic beauty with a historic depth

I love this experimental design exercises that set the imagination free. Although the purpose of this experiment is to promote the 3D prototyping capability of the UK-based Ravensbourne digital media university they really went well beyond the call of a promotion. They created an alphabet where each of the letters features a typeface rendered with a concept that relates to the history of that typeface. For example, the "C" of Courier is made of typewriter keys since Courier was the font typewriters used in the 1950's. Beautiful, original and fun. Love it! Read the complete article in Designboom

Coca-Cola Mystic concept package design, A futuristic look at package branding

This Coca-Cola concept package design is racy and sensuous. A beautiful aerodynamic shape that dares to break from any other soda bottle currently in the market. Could this 3-dimensional layered design be a hint of what the future of packaging can look like? possibly. The only problem with this design is that it has lost sight of its branding roots, the iconic curvaceous shape that has differentiated the Coca-Cola brand for decades. See more images and read the full story in the Dieline Package design website.   This Coca-Cola concept package design is racy and sensuous. A beautiful aerodynamic shape that dares to break from any other soda bottle currently in the market.

Pushing the limits of illustration

It's refreshing to see an artist that uses technology to push the limits of art. Not easy gimmicky Photoshop filters here. Mark Gmehling uses Cinema 4D graphics software to create strikingly original and humorous characters with a graffiti flair.  It's refreshing to see an artist that uses technology to push the limits of art. Not easy gimmicky Photoshop filters here.

Eight Smarter Traffic Lights Design

In an age of smart cars the humble traffic light has remained unchanged until now. No more guessing when the yellow will turn red. Read the story and see all the traffic lights designs.    

Look, no hands. The Ziiiro Gravity + Mercury watches

Is this a good example of design for design sake? of beauty just because is fun, gives us pleasure and make us feel good? yes, yes and yes. So what about ease of use and functionality? well, this Ziiiiro watches maybe lacking a bit on that end but still in my opinion there is a place for plain design beauty. What do you think? Is this a good example of design for design sake? of beauty just because is fun, gives us pleasure and make us feel good? yes, yes and yes. So what about ease of use and functionality?

If design that brings form and function beautifully together gives you goose bumps, this is for you

An impeccable design, engineered and manufactured collection of watches that brings the iPod Nano to a new dimension of usability and enjoyment. I want one!! Watch the TikTok and LunaTik watch kit creator explain the story behind this object of desire.

Art or design. The Evanél electric scooter blends both beautifuly

It's hard to tell whether this electric scooter belongs in an art gallery or a high end motorcycle showroom. If one day Apple decides to get into personal transportation I guess the result probably be something close to this. An iScooter. Beautiful! Take a look at the Evanél electric scooter pencil sketches, 3D models and prototype construction. Enjoy it!  
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