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An Animated Visualization of The Crisis of Credit
As part of his thesis work in the Media Design Program at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena Jonathan Jarvis created series of…
Snarky McF*ckbuttons Makes Great Leap Forward
Many of the illustrious members of the Laughing Squid diaspora are familiar with the Snarky McF*ckbutton, a culturally indicative bit of personal accessory that saves…
Melvær & Lien Builds Physical Version of Website For Online Portfolio
Norwegian creative agency Melvær & Lien Idea Entrepreneur built a 100 Kg physical version of their website which they then used as the basis for…
Love is a BattleField, A Pink Merino Wool Hand Grenade by NifNaks
Nifer Fahrion created a lovely pink merino wool hand grenade that she calls “Love is a BattleField”. It recently won 2nd place in Craft Magazine’s…
‘A Communications Primer’ by Ray & Charles Eames
A Communications Primer, an instructional film from the Prelinger Archives created in 1953 for IBM by Ray & Charles Eames with music by Elmer Bernstein.
Fail Party 2 Fails At Being A Failure
Last night’s Fail Party 2 at Mr. Smith’s failed to be a failure, in fact it was a huge success! Better luck next time guys.…
Will Crum & Band Performs Stealth Show In An IKEA Kitchen
On February 15th Orange County rocker Will Crum and his band were able to sneak their music equipment (amps, drums, etc.) into a IKEA and…
The Outbreak, An Online Choose Your Own Adventure Zombie Movie
“The Outbreak” is an online choose your own adventure zombie movie by Chris Lund.
Nerd Merit Badges
Tikaro Interactive and ümlatte have joined forces to create a series of wonderful 1.5″ Velcro-backed, embroidered Nerd Merit Badges. They’ve released their 2nd Nerd Merit…
Crystal Mountain Aluminum Sculpture at DFW Airport Terminal D
Recently while traveling we had a layover at the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport and while wandering around Terminal D looking for food we came…