Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Posted on June 6, 2008 - by Abner
Rootote Bags
Been on my “To Blog List” for a long time now. I got myself one last two months ago. Love to have one more though. A Roo Shopper to be precise… to answer the call for the eradication or at least to minimize the plastic plague. Love the colors and design so I plastered them all in a single post… just enjoy it as you scroll down.
A little information about them before I let the bags talk for themselves.
What’s “TOTE AS CANVAS”
The idea for “TOTE AS CANVAS” originated when we thought that it would be a great idea to use Tote bag canvas for creating art. We want people to enjoy drawing and for adults to appreciate the enjoyment they can get from this just like when children find a white surface and some crayons and quickly start scribbling. Wouldn’t it be great if people walking in the streets carried these bags and turned the cities into what seems like a gallery? After a simple flash of inspiration we found the opportunity and created “Tote AS CANVAS” and organized the design award.
It has loads of compartments here and there. And a secret one out front.
The Campbell series shown here are what they call Roo Shopper.
The Artists Who Love Mickey & Minnie is damn cool. Artists/designers are approached to play on empty canvas Roototes and the result is bliss. Check out the Rootote Mickey gallery
There are more. Go check them out here. Visit Rootote
Posted on June 3, 2008 - by Abner
Rachel MSN Art Piece
Was trawling through my archives and I stumbled on some drawings done by my friend. She was the only one who used MSN’s drawing function at the time and I thought her drawings are nice and I had no idea that she drew. Mmm… and if she did, she never showed me any. So I just did screen captures of her drawings and the one I am showing dates back to 12th August 2005. The day she drew the most. I like the chick, the prawn and her kicking my head in.
Wonder if she can tell it by first glance it’s her doing… mmm…
Posted on May 28, 2008 - by Abner
No eraser allowed.
Tantrums were thrown. Countless nagging and stalking in the comment area. Every visit to her blog is a nightmare with the black mass staring straight at me… like lasers burning holes right at the back of my skull. Finally I succumbed to it’s demands. Like a slave obeying the cracking of the whip on the already puss filled broken skin rather than the master.
I screwed up the first page. I lacked the confidence and the skill. I sloughed on… focusing on getting it out on pen and paper… breaking away from the shitty mindset.
Yes as dramatic as I can be… I was only about to start a doodle for Qiqi. It’s hard to start. When I finished with the head… my palms were a bit sweaty. Had to stop for a while before continuing. But as soon as the engine warmed up… I just cruised around 30kmph… nothing fast and furious… just like an late afternoon/early evening drive with the windows down.
Now I have some coloring left to do. Am trying to keep it as raw as possible. I am glad that she likes it. My one and only fan. How nice. I enjoyed doing it sis… thanks.
It has some meaning behind it… something I try to inject into my doodles if possible.
This is the black mass I was referring to.
Posted on April 9, 2008 - by Abner
D-Barcode : Stolen
So I was walking around some shops with a friend after dinner, and the familiarity of the design on some Tshirts that was being displayed caught my eyes. I was surprised to see the designs of D-Barcode printed on the tshirts. I could only recognize 2 designs.
The quality of print was bad, which made it even worse.
Seems to me the pirate patrol’s arm of copyright infringement reach far and wide. What a level of efficiency.
Will try and snap some photos if possible.
Posted on April 8, 2008 - by Abner
Barcode Me, Japan
I have always enjoyed Japanese packagings. Their vibrant display in bright, colorful and fun designs. Truly reflects on their lifestyle and culture. The most I get to see are F&B products all propped up nicely on supermarket shelves. Many of you might have noticed them as you stroll down the aisle, for they certainly attracts. Well, it’s easier to notice them if they are arranged alongside local products. And now I have discovered there are a certain group of designers who dedicate themselves in refining even the smallest detail on packaging. Japanese seems to breath life into every tiny little detail that others tend to overlook. In this case, it’s the barcode design. Here is a small selection of the vertical/horizontal lines put into action.
Bet you never see them in that way too right?
They have a more on display in their gallery. D-Barcode Gallery.
Would be barcode hunting next time if I walk into Isetan or Jaya Jusco or Cold Storage. Any more places that stocks up on Japanese products here in Malaysia?
Posted on April 7, 2008 - by Abner
Flash Them Blings
I am not a person who likes to accessorize. Well, I don’t at all, for now. Certainly would like to start if I found a piece that I am smitten with. No need for expensive or attention screaming pieces, that tries to be part of a conversation every time. To me, being a personal artifact, it should perform what it’s suppose to do. Being personal. Being you. Individualism.
I am taking a liking to designs by Open! Design & Concepts… application of everyday items into their work. Check out their jewellery and watches section. I like them but not enough for me to wish to own them. Too much gold anyway.
Posted on March 18, 2008 - by Abner
Sweet Toothache
From Mr. Ginger to the George the Dead Clown… they are some art/food works from Eugene and Louise Bakery comprising of three Belgian individuals who are out to conquer the world with (in their own words), chocolate dreams, sugar-bomb tastings and the nostalgic love for some real home cooking. It was this that brought the three of them together in the first place anyway.
They have pretty cakes and cravings inducing chocolates. So not safe to view if you are on a strict diet. But the ones that caught my eyes are their marzipan treats. That’s where Mr. Ginger and friends comes in.
Marzipan : a confection of crushed almonds or almond paste, sugar, and egg whites that is often shaped into various forms
Shown together are some white chocolate butter cookie clouds. Has it got your heart rate up yet?
How could one possibly munch on them? It’s too kewl to be swallowed.
Link : Eugene & Louise Bakery
Posted on March 14, 2008 - by Abner
Proud Owner of Soiled Undies
Who would have guessed it!
I would definitely like to get my hands on a pair and it will surely be off limits for would-be thieves. Hell, it may even be cordoned off as a hazardous area. What a noble idea. If I were supposed to be looking for something to steal, scavenging through poo stained undies would definitely be struck off my list. Mmm… I bet if the thief really got your precious stuff from the “Brief Safe” then he/she well deserved it for braving through and taking the risk. You can make it stink for real too with a few drops of “Doo Drops”.
The “Brief Safe” is an innovative diversion safe that can secure your cash, documents, and other small valuables from inquisitive eyes and thieving hands, both at home and when you’re traveling. Items can be hidden right under their noses with these specially-designed briefs which contain a fly-accessed 4″ x 10″ secret compartment with Velcro closure and “special markings” on the lower rear portion. Leave the “Brief Safe” in plain view in your laundry basket or washing machine at home, or in your suitcase in a hotel room – even the most hardened burglar or most curious snoop will “skid” to a screeching halt as soon as they see them. (Wouldn’t you?) Made in USA. One size. Color: white (and brown).
A word of advice though for those mama boys/girls who still have their parents doing laundry for them, you might get your dough, love letters, cigarettes, condoms, marijuana, porn, other hidden stash thrown into the washing machine without a second thought and followed by nagging. Worse still when your crime is discovered.
Posted on March 13, 2008 - by Abner
Ready… Mech… Go!
Since the ball has started rolling, I would like to direct everyone to another print and build website. Well, my previous post on Corbis Pinhole Cameras is really a collaboration work between the big guys at Corbis with the cool guys from FWIS who rules the ReadyMech.com with an iron fist. Pardon my term… it’s an after effect spell from the recent elections. Back to ReadyMech… they are already in Series 2 and with a total of 22 designs. Great designs by them and their cronies, I meant buddies. Worth checking out. This is something that I could do, getting one of these flatpack babies on my table top.
They are designed to fit on an 8.5″x11″ page and printed with any printer. You’ll need double-sided tape, thick matte paper, and 10-15 minutes for build time. And voila… you get these for free…
Head on to ReadyMech
Posted on March 12, 2008 - by Abner
Corbis Pinhole Cameras
I have always seen these in hobby books and sites. Never really got my hands dirty with it though. Found these on a sub Corbis website. Corbis is a stock image+illustration+footage website. The cameras they offers are designed exclusively with images and illustrations available in their media warehouse. Currently they have 5 designs (Peyote, Photos of Your Mother, Doctor Livingstone, Astrocam and Pablo) but only 3 are with complete download at blog publish time. The PDF file is quite detailed and informative.
Any of you tried making one before?
My fave design is the Pablo.
The result… a bit grainy dreamy feel huh…
Step-by-step instructions
ReadyMech Cameras
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