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1:1 Model Kits
Michael Johansson’s sculptures ‘some assembly required’ and ‘toys ‘r’ us’ see the swedish artist turn real forms of transport into 1:1 model kits. Pieces from each vehicle are fastened together by a welded tubular frame and painted a uniform color.
Toys ‘r’ us – Dinghy (scale 1:1, 2006)
‘A boat and related equipment are joined together in a welded metal frame. Everything is painted in a unifying plastic layer to resemble the surface of a model kit. The real boat is transformed into a model of itself, and its original purpose has given way to something else.’
Some Assembly Required – Crescent (scale 1:1, 2007)
‘As a child I was fascinated building models. I remember breaking off the pieces from the surrounding plastic sticks that were leftover from the casting process and subsequently gluing the pieces back together in the right order by following the instruction manual. A real bike is turned back into a space of imagination. By this I wanted to address the similarities between different contexts and spin concepts such as size and belonging.’
Realistic Fruit Juice Packaging
Amazing packaging design for these Japanese juice cartons. They feature Banana, Strawberry and Kiwi flavours, the flavour being unmistakably represented on the exterior of the packs. So simple and effective is the packaging there is no mistaking what is contained inside. If these were on a shop shelf there would be no way of hiding them from your attention.
They look good enough to eat!!
Apple licensed iPod/iPhone solar charger
From next month anyone with the latest generation iPod Touch and iPhone will be able to charge their Apple gadgets with a new solar case from Novothink. Called the Solar Surge, your igadget can easily slide into the hard case and can get a full charge from the sun.
You’ll never have to worry about a dead battery again!!
This charger is the first to be licensed by Apple and only works on the newer devices. They feature an integrated solar panel on the back of the case and an additional USB cable to charge your device in low or no light. It also has four LED indicators to let your know whether you have a sufficient light source for solar charging and when your device is out of the case the Solar Surge stores power in an internal battery.
A fantastic gadget for your iPod/ iPhone, a must have for the environmentally conscious.
Become a user of clean energy!!
Chinese Ariel detergent advert
These are fantastic Chinese adverts for Ariel detergent. All four have bright vibrant depictions of food spillage with the tagline ‘Be prepared with Ariel’. Simple, effective and straight to the point.
Amazing Adverts 2
More amazing adverts.
The power of advertising!
Ultimate lazy chair!!
Built with those gaming sessions in mind, Upwell Design has come up with the ‘Down Low’ seating.
‘ The DL is flexible living room seating created to engage low, or typical seating height scenarios.’
Great idea for two level seating, the ‘down low’ main seat and the smaller and higher back seat. Great for those lazy days!!
