This year’s holiday virtual greeting card from Chronicle Books was a really fun, stop motion video starring several of the marketing staff members. Shot by Thayer Gowdy and with music from Ben Kasman, the one-minute video is comprised of more than 700 individual shots. One of my favorite parts of the video included the unveiling […]
Tote your Thinkpad and port your Apple in style with our custom TRON-inspired laptop bag tutorial. With a little soldering and sewing skills you can have your own light up satchel, sure to impress geeky friends. So grab your sewing needle and soldering iron and follow along. This project is a collaboration between ladyada and […]
Radar made this video about Diana Eng‘s Fairytale Fashion project, which uses technology, math, and science in the creation of whimsical and surprising garments. More: Fairytale Fashion Show by Diana Eng (video) Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Diana Eng’s Make, Operate, and Wear Guide
Before receiving Moxie’s book, I Felt Awesome, I had never seen her magnetic Katamari Damacy playset! The prince’s ball has magnets in each white nub for attracting small toys fitted with paper clips or jump rings. The video demonstration features the a cappella vocal stylings of Mr. Paul Palinkas, whose rendition of the Katamari theme […]
Cool Hunting recently profiled NYC jeweler Jill Platner: As longtime fans of Jill Platner‘s nature-inspired jewelry, we waited a few years to find the right moment for documenting the artisan’s creative process and studio. This video catches up with Jill at her Crosby Street space as she works on her current collection to learn more […]
“Etsy’s World of Crafts: Website links sellers and buyers in marketplace of quirky wares” – ABC News! Nice introduction to Etsy for the squares (non-crafters) out there.
The holiday season is in full swing! Everywhere I look there are twinkle lights, ornaments, and Christmas trees. Even us design junkies get into the holiday spirit and want to make our homes festive while still keeping in the classic retro look we all know and love. Last year I made this DIY Silver Retro […]
