Google Zeitgeist 2011, The Year in Google Searches
Google Zeitgeist 2011 features data visualizations of the top searches of the year, from “Steve Jobs” to “Google+.” Google has also released a companion video…
The US Highway System As A Subway Map
Australian designer Cameron Booth has created a map of the U.S. Routes highway system in the style of a subway map. U.S. Routes (such as…
Timehop, Service That Shows Your Online Activity From One Year Ago
Timehop is a web service that sends a daily email of the user’s activity on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Instagram, from exactly one year ago.…
Occupy Everywhere, Tiny Protest Camps in San Francisco
Last night a group of prankster-activists installed miniature Occupy protest encampments around San Francisco. The encampments were made up of soft camping tent stress toys…
Skeleton Typogram, A Human Skeleton Illustration Made Using The Words For Each Bone
“Skeleton Typogram” by designer Aaron Kuehn is a gorgeous typographic artwork which depicts the human skeleton using the actual words for each bone. Previously we…
Where The Fuck Should I Go For Drinks?
Where The Fuck Should I Go For Drinks? is a foul-mouthed web app that will locate a bar near you. The site is by British…
North Koreans Hold Mass Display of Grief Over Death of Kim Jong-il
In this video released today by the (North) Korean Central News Agency, North Koreans are shown taking part in a mass display of grief over…
Puzzle, A Painting Divided Into 150 Different Parts
“Puzzle – A Painting in 150 Parts” by artist trio SuttonBeresCuller is a painting that is divided into puzzle pieces, with each piece sold as…
Tabstrummer, A Pushbutton Electronic Guitar
Tabstrummer is a guitar-like electronic instrument that has touch sensitive strips in lieu of strings, and programmable chord buttons instead of frets (demo video). Tabstrummer…
Saul Bass Pitch Film For The New Bell System Logo (1969)
In 1969, designer Saul Bass pitched a comprehensive rebranding of the Bell System—from its outdated logo to the uniforms and trucks of its workers—in this…