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Home workout designs to exercise without a fitness instructor and stay healthy! I truly believe there are 2 types of people in this world – the first one who workout diligently and let nothing stand in the way of their ritual. And then there’s the other type (guilty to say I am a part of this) who let everything be an excuse to not work out! Its time we approach our procrastination head-on and get working on getting fit since we have a pandemic to survive. The collection showcased here includes AI-assisted home gyms ( this personal trainer is not going anywhere), home-fitness and trainer that double up as a mirror when ...

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This geometric cat-shelter looks like a minimalist cat-head! Talk about purrfect design execution! The Catzz kitty-bed is inspired directly by its feline occupant. Designed to be flat-packed, the Catzz is an icosahedral shelter for cats that comes with multiple triangular panels that come together to form the enclosed shelter. The clever bit, however, is the fact that the Catzz bed actually looks like a minimalist cat head, complete with two pointy ears!Made from individual felt panels, the flat-packed bed can easily be assembled in minutes. When put together, it forms the perfect haven for your kitten, being a combination of robust and sturdy yet fuzzy and comfortable. The ...

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At 205 mph top speed, this salt-lake racer aims at being the world’s fastest e-bike If the Voxan Wattman physically reminds you of the shape of a bullet, it’s completely intentional. Meet the Wattman, an e-bike vying for the position of the world’s fastest electric two-wheeler. The Wattman was initially unveiled in 2013 by boutique motorcycle maker Voxan as a two-wheeler with 203hp of power, 150ft-lbs of torque, and a 0-60mph acceleration time below 3.4 seconds. After 7 years of refinement, Voxan revealed the Wattman was ready to take on the two-wheeler land-speed record (previously set by Ryuji Tsuruta on his Mobitec EV-02A racer).The new, specially built Wattman comes fitted with a 367hp engine, powered ...

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ProtoSpray Mixes 3D Printing and Electroluminescent Paint To Create Objects That Light Up “If you want something to stand out, the best way to do so is to light it up like a Christmas tree.”
Creators Ollie Hanton, Michael Wessely, Stefanie Mueller, Mike Fraser, and Anne Roudaut have taken this idea to heart and crafted a method to add light on any surface using a unique electroluminescent coating.
ProtoSpray combines multi-material 3D printing and the application of electroluminescent materials to create interactive touch-sensitive light displays on any shape.
The process starts very similarly to how you would normally 3D print an object. During the design process, the base electrode area is printed with ...

Posté le: Il y a 11 heures
This futuristic wireless charger doubles as a magnetic power bank Is the wireless charging we do today really wireless? The charger is still connected to a power outlet using a wire, and your phone needs to be placed precisely on the charger to charge successfully. If anything, wireless charging today is actually port-less charging, because you don’t need to plug anything physical into your phone… but is it wireless? I’d probably say no.The MagEZ Juice makes perhaps the best case for what wireless charging should truly look like. Attach your phone to the MagEZ Juice to charge while you work, but it also doubles as an emergency battery pack when ...

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A Microsoft xCloud Adaptive Controller that brings mobile cloud-gaming to the specially-abled Something tells me we’re a mere announcement away from Microsoft’s cloud gaming service – Project xCloud, and it only makes sense that when the announcement drops, Microsoft does its bit to make sure everyone has access to it, regardless of their location, and their abilities. The Adaptive Controller concept for xCloud takes Microsoft’s special-needs controller and gives it a couple of tweaks to make it ready for cloud-based mobile gaming. Fundamentally, the xCloud Adaptive Controller is the same as its predecessor, but with a few upgrades that make it mobile-ready, so the specially-abled can reap the benefits of the upcoming ...

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This chair inspired by the Japanese katana is mightier than the sword The Katana chair by Pavel Vetrov has been inspired by the Japanese katana sword and I think we can say this chair is mightier than the sword – given that the war right now is being fought by sitting at home!Japanese culture and philosophy can be seen in the details of the Katana chair. The stitching details on the edges represent the handle of the sword while the colors are carefully chosen to represent the mood. The chair is ergonomically designed so that your back is well supported and there is no pain when you bow to greet people when ...

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Ex-Samsung Engineers design a 1.2lbs handheld vacuum that equals your Dyson in power! As a grown-up, do you get excited about vacuum cleaners or are you not normal? From someone who did it as a chore, as I have gotten older vacuuming has been giving me that certain joy you experience when you watch satisfying visual ASMR-like videos. The things on top of my wishlist have quickly changed from sneakers to $400 vacuums and now that I’ve discovered the Montanc, I am glad I can have both!Montanc was designed by ex-Samsung engineers to give you exactly what you need in a handheld vacuum without burning a hole in your pocket – powerful suction, ...

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Wooden Architectural Designs that show why wood, as a material, will always be in trend! Wood has been the material of choice for construction across centuries. From a simple abode to even a sustainable football stadium, wooden designs are back to rule the future. The reason for it is simple, wood ages beautifully – anything built with wood will retain the character of your house. From the floorboards to the roof, each of this wooden house designs showcase this material in a spectacular way that will meet your style- be it modern or traditional!Persimmon Hills Architect, a Japanese architectural studio has designed this timber Kannondō, or main hall to the Buddhist Houshouin temple for the ...

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Model of the Week: Xbox One Gyro Snack Bowl [Jump In… TO A SNACK] No matter how much you may be winning your latest video game, there’s no winnin’ when your snacks are out of reach. You have options like placing multiple bags and bowls within arms reach but what if you could have a bowl attached to your controller? And what if it had a gimbal design to keep your snacks stationary? …excluding the occasional tossing of the controller across the room, of course.
In perhaps our most almost-practical model of the week, Noycebru presents his ultra-innovative controller attachment to keep a sizeable snack load within a double jump of your nubs.
This ...

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The Gemini Is A Divider, Whiteboard, and Cabinet All-In-One Design It’s always nice when a product’s design lends itself to multiple functions. Not only is it more versatile, but saves a ton of space by doing what two or more things do. And, if you think the room/cubicle divider couldn’t be innovated any further, Stone Designs is out to prove you wrong.
Their Gemini divider, designed in collaboration with Glimakra, is a furniture piece which looks like a head-height whiteboard on one side, a divider on another, with a full-on storage area in between. It’s one furniture piece with three specific functions.
The Gemini works just as well at home ...

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MOFT’s genius laptop sleeve transforms into an angled stand using the power of origami! It seems the guys at MOFT have yet another trick up their sleeve… I mean their laptop sleeve. Coming from the guys that made the world’s lightest, most invisible laptop stand, this is the MOFT Carry Sleeve. It houses your laptop like any regular sleeve, but does much more than just that. Built with an innovative folding design (a feature we’ve really come to love across all of MOFT’s products), the Carry Sleeve transforms into an angular laptop stand with a simple flip of two tabs. Built with a magnetic flap that secures the stand in place, the Carry Sleeve ...

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A smart hearing aid designed with modern aesthetics to empower you! Hearings aids have always made the user feel conscious and many will try to hide the fact that they are wearing one. The device that is meant to empower them and help with their hearing is actually doing the opposite by making them feel like they have something to be embarrassed about. Alice Turner decided to design Amplify, a hearing device that was made to be seen, to feel confident about and to help people experience life to its full potential!Amplify was created to give the hearing-impaired demographic an added value that made the hearing aid more than just a ...

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Friday Smackdown: Gloobs of Moondrahr When we started harvesting the Gloobs of Moondrahr we hadn’t considered their spiky exteriors and razor-like barbs effect on our mesh containment system. Fortunately, we had just enough propellant left to spray-line the interior with the plasticy protection of these links.
Tan Zhi Hui – His skewed stylings are a beauty to behold. Characters you’ll recognize from comic to manga and beyond with some process shown among his works.
Whimsical Balance – 3D exploration of geometry and light. A collaboration between Pol Sola and Guasch Studio.
A City of Nowhere – Haoyu Wang explores megastructures as an instrument of architectural ...

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This Clip-On Face Shield Is Perfect For Ball-cap Wearers While face masks may offer some protection from inhaling a nasty virus, personal protective equipment (PPE) like a face shield guard your entire face from coming into contact with touches, sneezes, wood chips and much more.
Now, you may have seen list of PPE supplies or some wearing full face shields to protect people from COVID-19. Though they help, donning a helmet or straping a large sheet of plastic to your head isn’t the trendiest or most comfortable. However, there’s one solution that rises above the rest – the Clip-On Shield by Komi Creations.
This particular face shield piles on ...

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This Life-Size LEGO Technic Go-Kart Fits Riders Big and Small Anyone old enough with an internet connection will know a lot of life-size scale LEGO models of real vehicles have been made over the years. Whether it’s a stationary Volkswagen hippie van made from 400,000 bricks or an actual, driveable LEGO Bugatti Chiron, there’s a sense awe that comes from seeing 1:1 scale builds made from the charming building blocks.
One reason these builds are so amazing is due to the use of actual LEGO bricks. Just imagining the amount of work and time spent planning, not to mention building, one of these babies is enough to make you look ...

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Finely-Detailed Metal 3D Prints From The Incus Hammer Lab35 Today I’m looking at a 3D printer I had not seen before, the Incus Hammer Lab35.
Incus Background
Incus is a spin off of Austria-based Lithoz, who have done very well with their line of ceramic 3D printers. Now it seems they’ve leveraged their expertise to produce a metal 3D printer that is capable of incredibly smooth surfaces.
LMM 3D Printing
Overview of the LMM metal 3D printing process [Source: Incus]
The Incus metal 3D printing process is cold; that is, it does not require the high temperatures normally used to melt metal powder in other metal 3D printing systems. ...

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This Wooden Monowheel Lets You Pedal Through The Streets in Style Already bored of his Formula 1 wheel-equipped hoverboard and walking bicycle, YouTube creator The Q’s newest vehicular project is a monowheel made entirely out of wood. I’ll be honest… I want to build one.
In his latest video, he shows us just how he managed to create a driveable wheel which can hold a single person without toppling over:
Let’s go through the step and learn what it takes to build one.
1. Construct The Wheel Body
Arguably the most important part of the monowheel is… well, the wheel. To make it, The Q cuts out two circular pieces of ...

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Model of the Week: Don’t-Touch-Your-Face-inator [Don’t Touch It!] The touch-aware team over at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has developed a wearable device to keep you from touching your mug and spreading diseases from your filthy hands.
Yeah, I see you getting ready to scratch your nostril. DON’T DO IT. Don’t Touch! Or as my college roommate used to say, “손대지 마!!!”
Yes, as COVID concerns crumble with countries and states beginning to lift their tests of totalitarian authority, parliamentary panic ebbing ever lower, and people escaping their fear-induced isolation, there are ‘Things You Need To Stay Safe”! One of those things is the wearable device from JPL ...

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YouTuber BLACKHAND Makes A DIY Card Shooting Gun Even if you don’t have the best poker face, you know there’s a lot of fun to be had with playing cards. You can use them as bookmarks, fling them into open hats, or with your card-flicking accuracy, pelt your friends with a ninja-flurry of hearts, spades, and clubs.
While DIY YouTuber BLACKHAND’s new card shooting gun does just this, you wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of one of these cards:
The gun uses a spring mechanism to launch cards. By taking into account the rotational and forwards forces, BLACKHAND is able to create a slicer, vegetable ...

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Friday Smackdown: A Mound of Melon Balls The ink-spun articles flew by the wind, caught by the branches of locust. Sands and soils of ancient people blew while a gear’s grinding drew in the weight of minute’s time. And there, in the filtered light, fur blazing, holsters tilted, triggers ready, with red eyes of fury targeting a mound of melon balls topped with these links.
J.C. Park – Just a massive array of work across many genres. I particularly and absolutely love his ship, air, and space craft work.
Gömböc – The shape that shouldn’t exist.
ostdrossel – Instagram follow of the week. The amazing colors and ...

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The Skeleton Lamp’s Adjustable Wooden Panels Adapts to Your Lighting Needs Pendant style overhead lamps can light up a wide area but sometimes they tend to be too bright, especially when you’re directly under them. Some occasions call for a nice muted light to create the right ambiance, like during movie night, or when you are looking to set the mood for a romantic evening with your significant other. These moments call form having some means to curb the harsh light given off by a bare lightbulb.
The solution? Herzform’s Skeleton wooden pendant lamp. Herzform has designed a pendant lamp with a unique light disbursing feature. The product gets its name ...

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Home workout designs to exercise without a fitness instructor and stay healthy! I truly believe there are 2 types of people in this world – the first one who workout diligently and let nothing stand in the way of their ritual. And then there’s the other type (guilty to say I am a part of this) who let everything be an excuse to not work out! Its time we approach our procrastination head-on and get working on getting fit since we have a pandemic to survive. The collection showcased here includes AI-assisted home gyms ( this personal trainer is not going anywhere), home-fitness and trainer that double up as a mirror when not in use (keep the world guessing about the secret behind our new fitter body) and even traditional gym equipment but revived to be modern so that it won’t clash with your existing interior. Now we truly have no excuse to procrastinate, do we?Yves Behar’s Forme is the 2020 version of the magic mirror that will make you come out of this quarantine fitter than before. Get in Forme-ation! Forme is a 6 feet tall smart mirror that doubles up as a home fitness trainer and machine. “We wanted to make a fitness machine that’s fully integrated into the home without it being an eyesore,” says Béhar. While similar machines in the market are offering cardio or yoga, with Forme you also get weight lifting, aerobics, and functional training on top of the usual programs. When not in use, the machine’s arms slide back and it turns into an elegant mirror for your home. The instructors are thoroughly vetted and you can track your progress by syncing it with your smart devices. Forme takes care of our body and our mind – that should be our focus for these complex times.Inspired by their namesake, the Matryoshka Dumbells additional weight can be added to these dumbells by nesting the weights together. Designed by 7 nepo, these innovative fitness free weights take inspiration from an unlikely, surprising source – matryoshka Russian nesting dolls! Like the doll-in-doll system, additional weight can be added by nesting the weights together. With a quick snap-in/snap-out mechanism, you can transition from light to heavy in seconds to accommodate your workout routine without interruption. When you’re finished lifting and want to squeeze in some cardio, the handles double as a jump rope by connecting an included cord.The Tempo Studio is a gym-set that comes complete with a display and a motion-tracking camera that actively scans and monitors your exercise in 3D. With built-in exercise routines that are guided by expert trainers performing live exercise sessions, the Tempo is the equivalent of going on a Zoom video call with your gym trainer. Hop onto a personalized live session with a gym trainer of your choice and the trainer on the other side of the screen guides you through your workout.Introducing the world’s most portable ﬁtness device. Monkii bars 2 is a gym by Dan Vinson and David Hunt you can take anywhere! Paired with the app it’s more than just ﬁtness equipment – it’s your own private gym, personal trainer, and adventure guide built into one. Simply set up in less than a minute by hanging the device from any support structure – like a tree, swing-set, basketball goal, or even the door at home or the hotel. Then get a full-body workout targeting your upper body, core, and legs through hundreds of exercises and workouts.Designed as a product to let you work and work out at the same time, Brian Oak’s crazy hybrid of a desk-chair and treadmill – named Fitwork, keeps your legs active while you work. Whether you’re sitting in front of a laptop or standing in front of one, it’s the sedentary lifestyle that Fitwork tackles. The setup (which is sure to grab a few eyeballs) comes with an office chair attached to a treadmill underneath, and an elliptical in front. Coupled with an elevating desk, the Fitwork allows you to keep the lower half of your body active while you work, giving you cardio as well as keeping your spine engaged, whether you’re sitting or standing while working.Habit Furniture is a coffee table/bench that inverts to turn into a workout bench so your fitness equipment does not utilize all your space. Created by Designer Glory Tam and Doctor Albert Au, Habit lets you see and remember your priority of working out with ease by staying in front of you. Whoever said home gyms are bulky!Mental workout is as important as a physical workout. Wanting to design a seat that guides you into sitting cross-legged, Gao Fenglin’s Meditation Seat can only be sat on in a certain way, directing the user’s behavior and encouraging a seating position that keeps your back upright, and your legs folded inward. The cross-legged position finds itself dating thousands of years back in Oriental and Indian cultures. Used often for meditation as well as for eating, the posture is said to increase blood circulation and joint flexibility, while strengthening bones, and keeping your back upright. It also aids digestion.Recognizing that most people don’t have the space for gym equipment in their home, or the money for a gym membership, or even the willpower to head to the gym every day, Josh Hume embarked on a journey to bring the gym to the household. The catch? It had to be the smallest, most exhaustive (and exhausting!) gym ever made. After multiple iterations, the FITT Cube was born. With its 450mm edge dimension, the FITT Cube occupies as much space as a footstool and comes with a mini-stepper (with its own seven-segment LCD display), a rotating seat, gripping handles, a plyometric platform, and even resistance bands. The FITT cube also comes with a user guide, exercise chart, and a nutrition guide to keep you on top of your fitness game. Arranged in their optimized formation, the FITT can be flipped over to any side and used to work out on, be it anything from stepping exercises, to twisting exercises, to push-ups or lifts, to even plyometric workouts… the FITT was designed to cater to all.There’s probably a sizable overlap in the Venn Diagram that shows the intersection between Star Wars fans and Fitness Freaks. Onnit’s range of Star Wars-inspired exercise gear couldn’t be more ideal for that audience. Take for instance the kettlebells that come in rather realistic sculpted cast-iron, modeled using the heads of Darth Vader, The Imperial Stormtrooper, and Boba Fett. The idea behind using masked characters for the kettlebells not only makes for easier molding (imagine how annoyingly detailed a Chewbacca kettlebell would need to be), but also lends a certain gravitas and badass nature to the weights. The kettlebells also weigh in an increasing order of importance, with Boba Fett weighing in at 50 pounds, to the Stormtrooper being 60 pounds, and mister Vader weighing 70 pounds.If you wish to monitor the effects of your workout, the Circular Smart Ring by Amaury Kosman retains an impressive amount of functionality in a ridiculously small form. It does so, mostly by shifting a lot of the load to your smartphone. The Circular Smart Ring connects to your phone via Bluetooth, giving you all your data in a neatly collated dashboard. During the day, the ring captures your activity, blood oxygen levels, energy levels, calorie burn count, among other metrics, while at night, the ring ambiently tracks your circadian rhythm and records your sleep quality, heart-rate variability, sleep disturbances, REM cycles, and sleep and wake times. Using pretty state-of-the-art data processing and machine-learning technology, the ring, its app, and the app’s assistant Kira help you collectively better understand your health and give you bespoke advice on how to improve it.And if you plan to return to your old gym, wait till they install sanitizing methods like this award-winning self-sanitizing door handle design!Students Sum Ming Wong and Kin Pong Li were inspired by the SARS outbreak in the 2000s and figured that a self-sanitizing door handle is more effective than the chemical-based cleaning processes we are using right now. The handle is made of a glass tube with aluminum caps at each end and the entire handle is covered in a powdered photocatalytic coating made from a mineral called titanium dioxide. The bacteria is decomposed through a chemical reaction that is activated by UV light reacting with the thin coating on the glass tube. Powered by an internal generator, the handle converts kinetic energy from the opening/closing motion of the door into light energy and that is how the UV light is always doing its job. This germ-killing product actually destroyed 99.8% of the microbes during lab tests and that is more than what Thanos did with his infinity stones.We know it’s so much easier to be lazy when no one is watching you, but instead of watching the news and stress-eating our way to another illness, let’s utilize this opportunity to at least start working out! They say the first 21 days are the hardest – well, let’s get done with those difficult days so, by the time we step outside to workout, we will be in a better position than we are now!

This geometric cat-shelter looks like a minimalist cat-head! Talk about purrfect design execution! The Catzz kitty-bed is inspired directly by its feline occupant. Designed to be flat-packed, the Catzz is an icosahedral shelter for cats that comes with multiple triangular panels that come together to form the enclosed shelter. The clever bit, however, is the fact that the Catzz bed actually looks like a minimalist cat head, complete with two pointy ears!Made from individual felt panels, the flat-packed bed can easily be assembled in minutes. When put together, it forms the perfect haven for your kitten, being a combination of robust and sturdy yet fuzzy and comfortable. The Catzz bed even comes with a dangling toy that you can suspend from the bed’s ear (for the cat to periodically play with), and when the bed does get dirty, it can easily be disassembled and machine-washed. Paw-sitively delightful, isn’t it?!The Catzz Cat Bed is a winner of the A’ Design Award for the year 2020.Designer: Mirko Vujicic

At 205 mph top speed, this salt-lake racer aims at being the world’s fastest e-bike If the Voxan Wattman physically reminds you of the shape of a bullet, it’s completely intentional. Meet the Wattman, an e-bike vying for the position of the world’s fastest electric two-wheeler. The Wattman was initially unveiled in 2013 by boutique motorcycle maker Voxan as a two-wheeler with 203hp of power, 150ft-lbs of torque, and a 0-60mph acceleration time below 3.4 seconds. After 7 years of refinement, Voxan revealed the Wattman was ready to take on the two-wheeler land-speed record (previously set by Ryuji Tsuruta on his Mobitec EV-02A racer).The new, specially built Wattman comes fitted with a 367hp engine, powered by 1,470-cell batteries and cooled using dry-ice held in a special reservoir in the bike to draw heat away from the battery and motor. Its redesigned streamliner body even went through multiple simulations and wind-tunnel tests, and Venturi Group (the company behind Voxan) says the bike is ready to take on the land speed record of 204.48mph. The record-breaking run was set for July this year, but was disrupted by the pandemic. Legendary racer and former Grand Prix motorcycle road racing World Champion Max Biaggi will take the Wattman for a spin in the year 2021 on the Salar de Uyuni salt flats in Bolivia to hopefully set the new record for the world’s fastest e-bike.Designer: Voxan (Venturi Group)

ProtoSpray Mixes 3D Printing and Electroluminescent Paint To Create Objects That Light Up “If you want something to stand out, the best way to do so is to light it up like a Christmas tree.”
Creators Ollie Hanton, Michael Wessely, Stefanie Mueller, Mike Fraser, and Anne Roudaut have taken this idea to heart and crafted a method to add light on any surface using a unique electroluminescent coating.
ProtoSpray combines multi-material 3D printing and the application of electroluminescent materials to create interactive touch-sensitive light displays on any shape.
The process starts very similarly to how you would normally 3D print an object. During the design process, the base electrode area is printed with a conductive PLA (e.g. Proto-Pasta Conductive PLA), each having a thin channel where an electrode connects while the unlit substrate material is printed in an insulating PLA (e.g. Hatchbox Filament).
Once you’ve printed your multi-material model, you begin spraying the area that will be lit with three layers of electro-activating materials.
Dielectric material layerElectroluminescent material layerTransparent conductive electrode material layer
According to Ollie Hanton’s tutorial, spray two thin coats each of PEDOT:PSS (a transparent conductive polymer), electroluminescent phosphor-based paint, and clear lacquer; making sure to give each layer ample time to dry before moving on to the next.
With the parts printed and sprayed, attach the electrodes and set up the control panel. Each luminous part needs to be connected to an EL inverter and the top electrode (which you sprayed earlier). In the case of Ollie Hanton and his team, they ran the bottom electrodes through a set of relays so they could be controlled remotely with an Arduino Nano.
The process is slightly different for each object depending on its geometry, size, and which areas you want to light up. If you want an in-depth tutorial on how to make your 3D printed objects light up, be sure to check out Ollie Hanton’s Instructables tutorial.
You can also check out the group’s entire paper on the ProtoSpray here.
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This futuristic wireless charger doubles as a magnetic power bank Is the wireless charging we do today really wireless? The charger is still connected to a power outlet using a wire, and your phone needs to be placed precisely on the charger to charge successfully. If anything, wireless charging today is actually port-less charging, because you don’t need to plug anything physical into your phone… but is it wireless? I’d probably say no.The MagEZ Juice makes perhaps the best case for what wireless charging should truly look like. Attach your phone to the MagEZ Juice to charge while you work, but it also doubles as an emergency battery pack when you’re out and about, supplying your phone with power without being tethered to a plug-point. It’s truly wireless design practically gives your phone an extra battery to work with. Now THAT’s what wireless should mean, right?Designed by the guys at PITAKA (who gave us the MagDock and Air Pals for AirPods), the MagEZ Juice leverages wireless charging in a uniquely helpful way. The wireless MagEZ Juice is a nifty dock that lets you charge your device conventionally, using cables – the dock even doubles up as a charging stand for your phone, allowing you to place your phone at a 45° angle at your desk while working. Built into the MagEZ Juice is a portable wireless power-bank that magnetically attaches to the back of your phone (using a MagEZ Case) to give you as much as 20% more battery life no matter where you are, even if you’re on the move.With pass-through charging technology, the MagEZ Juice ensures that while the power bank is recharging, it delivers power to your phone. Both devices have an adequate supply of power for you to go about your day without worrying about a depleted battery. Even if you need to make a move, and your phone has yet to fully charge, just slide it out of the stand and the MagEZ Juice wireless power bank slides out too. The power bank provides your phone with the emergency pick-me-up it needs until you get home or to the office.The MagEZ Juice and its power bank are crafted from military-grade Aramid Fiber and aerospace-grade zinc alloy. These are the signature materials for all of PITAKA’s products, resulting in the MagEZ Juice being sleek, portable, durable, as well as highly resistant to overheating and wear-and-tear. Along with the magnet-embedded protective smartphone case, the MagEZ Juice gives us a taste of what wireless charging should be. There are no cables, no having to place your phone on a pad and patiently wait for it to charge… truly wireless, truly portable, and truly freeing!Designer: Lionel HuangClick Here to Buy Now: $71.1 $79 (10% off with Coupon Code: ToYDReader). Hurry, for a limited time only!PITAKA MagEZ JuiceThe power bank that you don’t need to charge. The MagEz Juice is a combination of a power bank and wireless charging stand, you can charge your phone wherever you are: at home, in the office or on-the-go. Attach your phone to the MagEZ Juice and use it as a portable power bank, or install the wireless charging dock on your desktop with the removable gel pad, slide in the power bank, and turn it into a wireless charging stand.Exclusive Structure DesignSlide up to use as a magnetic wireless power bank.Stands at 45º, the Best Angle for ChargingThe wireless charging stand mounted at 45 degrees provides you the best point of view to monitor the screen of your phone. Never again miss out on important messages while you charge.Charging Simultaneously Both your Phone & the Power BankThanks to pass-thru charging technology, MagEZ Juice prioritizes charging your phone, while also juicing up the power bank battery. There’s no need to charge your power bank again.Universal CompatibilityThe MagEZ Juice wireless stand is for all your Qi-enabled devices. Just attach any Qi-enabled phone with the MagEZ Case and charge begins.Using as a Survival Wireless Power Bank (2000mAh)Tiny size while delivers an extra 20% power to your phone. MagEZ Juice is compatible with MagEZ Case. The embedded magnets-matrix allows it to attach easily and auto-align with the phone and charge wirelessly. Just attach and charge.Built with Military Grade Aramid FiberLined with a piece of dedicated aramid fiber and aerospace-grade zinc alloy, the MagEZ Juice provides reliable charging, with excellent resistance to corrosion and heat.Click Here to Buy Now: $71.1 $79 (10% off with Coupon Code: ToYDReader). Hurry, for a limited time only!

A Microsoft xCloud Adaptive Controller that brings mobile cloud-gaming to the specially-abled Something tells me we’re a mere announcement away from Microsoft’s cloud gaming service – Project xCloud, and it only makes sense that when the announcement drops, Microsoft does its bit to make sure everyone has access to it, regardless of their location, and their abilities. The Adaptive Controller concept for xCloud takes Microsoft’s special-needs controller and gives it a couple of tweaks to make it ready for cloud-based mobile gaming. Fundamentally, the xCloud Adaptive Controller is the same as its predecessor, but with a few upgrades that make it mobile-ready, so the specially-abled can reap the benefits of the upcoming Project xCloud!What’s visibly different about the xCloud Adaptive Controller is its acid-green device-docking station that lets you rest anything from a phone to a tablet (without having it tip over or slip, thanks to the use of high-grip rubber). Built with WiFi connectivity, the controller works as any wireless one would, allowing you to play games on mobile devices as well as with the Xbox console connected to a television. The xCloud Adaptive controller also houses an in-built battery, large enough for it to power the controller as well work as an external power source for you smartphone or tablet (so you can game for longer), along with the multiple USB and 3.5mm ports designed to plug in external buttons and pads, and even a pair of headphones.Designer: Sarang ShethThe Microsoft xCloud Adaptive Controller is a piece of fan-made conceptual work and isn’t affiliated with the Microsoft brand.

This chair inspired by the Japanese katana is mightier than the sword The Katana chair by Pavel Vetrov has been inspired by the Japanese katana sword and I think we can say this chair is mightier than the sword – given that the war right now is being fought by sitting at home!Japanese culture and philosophy can be seen in the details of the Katana chair. The stitching details on the edges represent the handle of the sword while the colors are carefully chosen to represent the mood. The chair is ergonomically designed so that your back is well supported and there is no pain when you bow to greet people when we are back to socializing.Unlike the sword (do not try it at home), this chair (try it at home) is very soft and comfortable.Designer: Pavel Vetrov

Ex-Samsung Engineers design a 1.2lbs handheld vacuum that equals your Dyson in power! As a grown-up, do you get excited about vacuum cleaners or are you not normal? From someone who did it as a chore, as I have gotten older vacuuming has been giving me that certain joy you experience when you watch satisfying visual ASMR-like videos. The things on top of my wishlist have quickly changed from sneakers to $400 vacuums and now that I’ve discovered the Montanc, I am glad I can have both!Montanc was designed by ex-Samsung engineers to give you exactly what you need in a handheld vacuum without burning a hole in your pocket – powerful suction, lightweight, compact, durable, and never misses a spot! Usually, handheld vacuums are considered a short-term investment. They don’t have good suction, can fall apart easily, and are just an added cleaning measure after you use the large vacuum because they can’t get inside crevices. The engineers addressed the two major pain points from the consumer market research – upright vacuums are bulky and handheld vacuums are flimsy.This product was created to change how we perceive handheld vacuums all together with its clever engineering and attentive design that makes cleaning effortless. The strongest handheld vacuum on the market has a suction power of 12,000 PA while Montanc gives you 15,000 PA which is equivalent to a Dyson vacuum! Weighing only 1.18 lbs (525 g), this appliance has been made for everyday use which accounts for wear and tear. It is also easy to empty the dirt from the vacuum, it contains a double safety mechanism that twists the gadget as you press the button and lets you empty/wash the reusable canister. This prevents unexpected disassemble of dirt from the sack. But unlike its competition, Montanc’s weight doesn’t justify its strength and durability. Combined with a set of versatile nozzles, you can clean every crack, corner and crevice.It has two power modes: Mode I and Mode II. The first one has the suction power of 6,000 PA and picks up your typical-sized particles and debris in a blink of an eye. The second one picks up microparticles that can’t be seen by the naked eye as well as larger chunks of debris with the suction power of 15,000 PA. Mode I can be used for 30 mins and Mode II can be used for 9 mins after one charging cycle. You can switch between the modes by pressing one button and it clears up everything from pollen to your girlfriend’s hair – no really, the fade-free suction sucks the hair in one second!“Such power is only possible because of our Brushless Direct Current ++ motors (BLDC++ in short). This 120w motor clocks in at 76,000rpm which allows Montanc to produce 15kPa while staying insanely compact” says the team of engineers on the technology that makes Montanc stand out from the rest of its peers. Its good to be used on carpets too along with being car-friendly. Lastly, its minimal and elegant design means it doesn’t have to be stashed away in a closet and you can keep it outside too – it can be used right when the cookie crumbles! Powerful vacuums are heavy. Smaller vacuums are weak. But if you want the best of both worlds, this vacuum is your Hannah Montanc-na.Designer: Euna JeonClick Here to Buy Now: $129 $170 (24% off). Hurry, less than 48 hours left! Raised over $380,000.Click Here to Buy Now: $129 $170 (24% off). Hurry, less than 48 hours left! Raised over $380,000.

Wooden Architectural Designs that show why wood, as a material, will always be in trend! Wood has been the material of choice for construction across centuries. From a simple abode to even a sustainable football stadium, wooden designs are back to rule the future. The reason for it is simple, wood ages beautifully – anything built with wood will retain the character of your house. From the floorboards to the roof, each of this wooden house designs showcase this material in a spectacular way that will meet your style- be it modern or traditional!Persimmon Hills Architect, a Japanese architectural studio has designed this timber Kannondō, or main hall to the Buddhist Houshouin temple for the once prosperous town of Sugito. The studio hopes to revive this local community that has thinned out due to the population moving out to the bigger cities. The revived Houshouin Kannondō feels airy, spiritual, modern yet accessible., encouraging the community interaction and lift their spirits.The Yomogidai house in Nagoya, Japan designed by Tomoaki Uno architects holds a long and narrow construction with a blind street facade, with it’s windowless design making it stand out in the crowd. To allow for natural lighting, the back of the house holds a complete window with a gable roof to provide a sheltered roof.These cabins hover almost five meters above the ground, keeping the cabins free from the snow-covered slopes while being surrounded by trees to maintain the privacy of each cabin. Built by Minnesota-based HGA Architects and Engineers, the designers say “The concept for the cabins riffs on the idea of a tree house, but instead makes them accessible to all by building ‘houses in the trees’ that can be entered from a bridge at the crest of the hill, along adjacent ski and hiking trails,” The studio used red cedar wood to create the design, “Dark cedar shingles on the exterior blend seamlessly with the beauty of the pine forest while the interior is stained naturally to create an immersive warm environment,” said the firm.Cantilevering off the edge of the mountain slope, this restaurant designed by architects Peter Pichler Architecture and Pavol Mikolajcak, the Oberholz Mountain Hut restaurant for the Oberholz ski resort is set on a small mound, giving sweeping views of the ski slopes! The structure splits into three volumes that face off into different angles of the hillside.Stacking up 61 tree trunks, John Pawson creates a space of rest and contemplation on a cycle route in southwest Germany. Named the Wooden Chapel, Pawson said “The client wanted to provide sanctuary or contemplation space.” Using trunks of Douglas fir with minimal cutting or enhancement of design, Pawson explains, “It’s just trunks of Douglas fir stacked on top of each other, there’s a minimum of cuts, so everything is solid.”The world’s first wooden football stadium is being built by Zaha Hadid Architects in Gloucestershire, England for football club Forest Green Rovers. The aim of the design is to be the greenest football stadium by being powered by sustainable energy sources. The 5000-seat timber stadium includes an all-weather pitch and included a different landscaping strategy to mitigate worries that the stadium design did not sufficiently make up for the loss of green fields it will be built on.Antony Gibbons presents an combination of geometric designs to create this house named ‘Kuroi Ki’, which literally translates to ‘black wood’. This dark wooden exterior is derived from the use of clad charred wood finish for this dwelling. The angular structure is organized around a patio space that allows for a private space protected by the tall structures on each side.Bangkok-based firm Department of Architecture Co. incorporates a façade of wood and polycarbonate shingles, laid out like fish scales that shimmer in the daylight. ‘Although working with the traditional shingle system, the uninterrupted translucency surface is achieved by a special detail design using translucent studs and special transparent screws,’ the studio explains. ‘The façade is glittering in the sun as the light touches different material grains, from the solid wood shingles to the different translucency levels of the polycarbonate shingles.’‘We wanted to build a house with the same consideration and attention to detail we put into our furniture and lighting,’ explains Tom Raffield. ‘Designing objects for other people to put in their home is an incredible privilege, we’d never design anything that we wouldn’t have in our own home, but we’d never had a chance to design for our own space before.’ This two-storey dwelling in rural England has been wrapped with stream-bent wood which is what Raffield’s company is known for – using a pioneering form of steam-bending to create hand-shaped items of furniture and sculptural works of art.Tomoaki Uno Architects is back with the Ogimachi House, a pared-back and therapeutic home.The sky-lit dwelling in Nagoya was commissioned by a young client for his mother, who required a private and calming space to help her recover from an illness. Tomoaki Uno Architects’ design is deliberately simple, and built almost entirely from wood in recognition of the material’s physical and psychological benefits. The house is constructed without any windows, and instead relies on 37 skylights for natural light to create an environment of healing. “One of the most important considerations in this home is how it relates to private and social,” added Uno.Studiobase Architects features a sustainable design that focuses on nature in this restaurant located in Taichung, Taiwan. The restaurant is located in front of a discarded train station mainly used for timber transportation, uses this as an inspiration that is replicated throughout the design.If you love innovative architectural designs, check out more concrete and brick-based architectural designs to inspire you!

Model of the Week: Xbox One Gyro Snack Bowl [Jump In… TO A SNACK] No matter how much you may be winning your latest video game, there’s no winnin’ when your snacks are out of reach. You have options like placing multiple bags and bowls within arms reach but what if you could have a bowl attached to your controller? And what if it had a gimbal design to keep your snacks stationary? …excluding the occasional tossing of the controller across the room, of course.
In perhaps our most almost-practical model of the week, Noycebru presents his ultra-innovative controller attachment to keep a sizeable snack load within a double jump of your nubs.
This is a gyro snack bowl mount for your Xbox one controller. The bowl (not included, can be purchased on Amazon or Walmart) moves with your controllers so you won’t spill your snacks while gaming! It also comes with a towel rod on the back to hold your wet wipe so you won’t get your controller greasy!
The gyro snack bowl (designed for wee babes learning to eat), pretty cool in itself, could likely be modeled and printed but is readily available online. The 3D printed portion is the extension that extends from where it clips to the front of the Xbox One controller up approximately 6-inches to the cradle where the bowl is attached.
He used Fusion 360 to design the controller attachment and a Creality Ender 3 to 3D print the piece. Files provided come in F3D, GCODE, and STL formats.
Download the 3D model on Cults3D or Thingiverse. [Bonus! Check out his other creation at noycebru.com!]
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The Gemini Is A Divider, Whiteboard, and Cabinet All-In-One Design It’s always nice when a product’s design lends itself to multiple functions. Not only is it more versatile, but saves a ton of space by doing what two or more things do. And, if you think the room/cubicle divider couldn’t be innovated any further, Stone Designs is out to prove you wrong.
Their Gemini divider, designed in collaboration with Glimakra, is a furniture piece which looks like a head-height whiteboard on one side, a divider on another, with a full-on storage area in between. It’s one furniture piece with three specific functions.
The Gemini works just as well at home as it does plopped between you and a fellow co-worker. In the home, it divides a larger room. In the office, one person has the whiteboard to jot down ideas while the other has the privacy of a sound-absorbing divider to work.
With the design incorporating caster wheels, either side is easily switched or repositioned given the need or situation.
With three oak inner shelves, partially revealing an upholstered partition area, the divider provides additional organization space to accommodates belongings, books, tools, pictures, papers, and more.
The Gemini recently won a 2020 Red Dot Award in Product Design, making it internationally recognized as an achievement in product design. Find out more on this multi-functional furniture piece over on the Stone Designs webpage.
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MOFT’s genius laptop sleeve transforms into an angled stand using the power of origami! It seems the guys at MOFT have yet another trick up their sleeve… I mean their laptop sleeve. Coming from the guys that made the world’s lightest, most invisible laptop stand, this is the MOFT Carry Sleeve. It houses your laptop like any regular sleeve, but does much more than just that. Built with an innovative folding design (a feature we’ve really come to love across all of MOFT’s products), the Carry Sleeve transforms into an angular laptop stand with a simple flip of two tabs. Built with a magnetic flap that secures the stand in place, the Carry Sleeve can be adjusted to 15° or 25° angles to give you a better computing experience while ensuring your laptop stays cool.The MOFT Carry Sleeve comes with a waterproof, scratch-resistant PU-based leather exterior that houses your laptop in its slim yet durable design. The front of the sleeve features a neoprene patch that expands when you need to carry accessories like pencils, notebooks, AirPods, or other EDC, but goes back to its flat shape when you don’t. Creases visible along the exterior of the sleeve serve as folding indications, practically guiding when you need to turn the sleeve into a stand. The stand can be set at one of two angles, depending on what works best for you. 21 built-in magnets help secure the Carry Sleeve at the angle of your choice, and the sleeve’s robust design can handle up to 10 kilograms (or 22 lbs) of downward pressure and easily withstand over a 1000 folds while still looking brand new. Besides, the Carry Sleeve’s unique folding design also allows it to have a wider mouth, making it easier to slide your laptop into (a feature you’ll come to appreciate when you’re rushing in and out of meetings, or darting out of the café to catch a cab).MOFT rose to fame with its invisible laptop stand, which collected well over $2 million in backing through its crowdfunding campaigns. Innovative folding techniques have practically become the backbone (pardon the pun) of MOFT’s stand catalog that’s expanded to cover not just laptops but even tablets and smartphones. The Carry Sleeve joins the ranks of MOFT’s products, and offers a solution that doesn’t just attach itself to the base of the laptop, but rather encases it in a stylish, protective layer that holds your laptop along with your EDC and even a couple of business cards too. The Carry Sleeve comes in three sizes, ranging from 13-inch and 13.3-inch to the larger 16-inch variant, is available across 4 incredibly timeless colors, and ships as early as August 2020.Designer: MOFT StudioClick Here to Buy Now: $44 $59 (25% off). Hurry, only 438/1000 left! Raised over $180,000.MOFT Carry Sleeve Invisible Stand & StorageThe MOFT Carry Sleeve is an innovative 4-in-1 design. It provides the safety and protection of a sleeve, the ergonomy of a laptop stand, the portability essentials of a storage bag, and a look that lets you commute in style.From the office to the cafe to school, MOFT keeps your day-to-day adventures light and convenient.Good Design is InvisibleFeatures & BenefitsLaptop Sleeve & Stand – With MOFT carry sleeve, you don’t need to carry an extra laptop stand around with you – it’s already there, making your work life healthier without anything extra.2 Angles, More Comfort – They designed MOFT sleeve to have two angles – 15° and 25°. Now, browsing through files and documents or having online meetings will be much more comfortable when your laptop is placed on the stand in 25° angles, which is the highest angles among the sleeves. And if you work at a higher desk? The 15° is ideal for an improved, strain-free view.Invisible Storage – MOFT’s interior has convenient, expandable storage for this very reason. The bag is all you need to keep essentials such as power adapters, notebooks, cell phones, mouses, etc.Holds up to 10 KG – The innovative fold-in triangle structure makes it sturdy and stable enough to prop up your device. It can support up to 10 kg and fits all laptops on the market.30% Thinner than Regular PU – MOFT Carry Sleeve is made with customized PU material and fiberglass, making it slim, lightweight and durable while looking superb. You can carry your laptop in a sleek style, without the bulk. It is 30% thinner than regular PU, with 3 years of increased durability. It’s slim as an iPad Pro.It gives you a feather-soft touch feeling just like real leather with a sense of technology. Folding endurance keeps it in shape even its folded a thousand times.Additional DetailsTake MOFT Carry Sleeve Everywhere!Click Here to Buy Now: $44 $59 (25% off). Hurry, only 438/1000 left! Raised over $180,000.

A smart hearing aid designed with modern aesthetics to empower you! Hearings aids have always made the user feel conscious and many will try to hide the fact that they are wearing one. The device that is meant to empower them and help with their hearing is actually doing the opposite by making them feel like they have something to be embarrassed about. Alice Turner decided to design Amplify, a hearing device that was made to be seen, to feel confident about and to help people experience life to its full potential!Amplify was created to give the hearing-impaired demographic an added value that made the hearing aid more than just a medical accessory. “In the ’60s, glasses were aids for a disability. Now, glasses have evolved into ‘eyewear’, a fashion statement, and an extension of your personality. This shift made me question why the main innovation in hearing aid design is developing technology to make them smaller and more hidden,” says the designer on her thought process behind starting the project. Using bone conduction technology, Amplify provides users with high-quality audio for a more comfortable and wholesome sound experience. This technology enables the device to decode sound waves and convert them into vibrations that can be received directly by the Cochlea so the eardrum is never involved. Amplify essentially becomes your eardrum!It is still just a concept design so there is a lot of work ahead when it comes to prototype research and testing, but it has definitely sparked a conversation about making wearable medical accessories more aesthetic to boost user experience and confidence. Most of the devices are pretty basic in their function and because we live in a smart world, it is important for devices to be integrated, therefore, Amplify features Bluetooth connectivity which helps the user to control smart speakers, smart TVs, phones, and car audio devices. The sleek minimal form makes me feel like I would rather wear this than my AirPods!Designer: Alice Tuner

Friday Smackdown: Gloobs of Moondrahr When we started harvesting the Gloobs of Moondrahr we hadn’t considered their spiky exteriors and razor-like barbs effect on our mesh containment system. Fortunately, we had just enough propellant left to spray-line the interior with the plasticy protection of these links.
Tan Zhi Hui – His skewed stylings are a beauty to behold. Characters you’ll recognize from comic to manga and beyond with some process shown among his works.
Whimsical Balance – 3D exploration of geometry and light. A collaboration between Pol Sola and Guasch Studio.
A City of Nowhere – Haoyu Wang explores megastructures as an instrument of architectural imagination.
Topopointilism – Instagram follow of the week. Ed Fairburn turns geological maps into works of portrait art as human profiles rise from the surface.
A Decade of Sun – After watching the sun for a decade, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), presents an hour of sun activity.
Daily Life – The photography of Pham Huy Trung capturing the daily life of farm and country living in Vietnam.
What’s Inside Mount Rushmore – Really cool insight into what’s inside the amazing South Dakota monument and some areas you wouldn’t normally see.
Endless LEGO Marble Machine – JK Brickworks expands his marble run system to include an elevator so it can run continuously.
Tolkien’s Middle-Earth – A look at the races of Middle-Earth in J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Check out Bandersnatch too for a deeper look into Tolkien.
Tocatta – A riveting short of glasses, dinnerware, and silverware crashing and breaking (and unbreaking) set to the organ music of Bach.
Ace of Spades – Motorhead’s anthem played on a Stylophone. Total 8-bit arcade style.
God Bless the USA – Lee Greenwood and the United States Air Force Band sing it like no other. Happy 4th of July.
And here he is singing it in 2001, post 9/11.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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This Clip-On Face Shield Is Perfect For Ball-cap Wearers While face masks may offer some protection from inhaling a nasty virus, personal protective equipment (PPE) like a face shield guard your entire face from coming into contact with touches, sneezes, wood chips and much more.
Now, you may have seen list of PPE supplies or some wearing full face shields to protect people from COVID-19. Though they help, donning a helmet or straping a large sheet of plastic to your head isn’t the trendiest or most comfortable. However, there’s one solution that rises above the rest – the Clip-On Shield by Komi Creations.
This particular face shield piles on top of the endless designs you’ll see in online searches, but it’s definitely one of the more novel design solutions we’ve seen, even in regard to other clip-on glasses or hat brim face shield designs. It’s a kind of pandemic equivalent of the clip-on tie.
Instead of hanging from a helmet or head strap, a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) frame clips along the brim of any cap. The curved face shield, which is made from die-cut PET sheets, wraps your face below. The one-piece clip is designed to be easily fitted and removed from the standard ball cap.
The intial prototype of the Komi Creations Clip-On Shield.
Since the project started development back in March 2020 (during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic), it was made specifically for use by the general public and has a greater emphasis on comfort. If the initial tests on hairdressers are any evidence, the Clip-On Shield is lightweight and comfortable enough for wearers to forget they even have them on.
You may be thinking it already but it’s obvious this face shield has more application outside of just pandemic situations. Of course, businesses want to make customers feel safe, so this is a great solution for business owners. But outside of spread prevention, there are applications for the restaurant industry and also for manufacturing where people need to protect their face but find a large face shield bulky and inconvenient. However, there’s an even broader business/consumer aspect for landscape/gardening, home shop, and outdoor use where you need to protect your face from flying debris, not to mention the bonus if you wear a ballcap.
The Clip-On Shield is currently live on Kickstarter with a $22,000 goal and pledges starting at $40 CAD ($30 USD) for a 3-pack of Clip-On Face Shields with availability as soon as August 2020. With the prevalence of face shield options available and an immediate need, at least for COVID protection, it would be nice to have sooner availability. It’s an interesting design though, so hop over and show your support on their Kickstarter campaign where you’ll see some process videos in their updates as well.
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This Life-Size LEGO Technic Go-Kart Fits Riders Big and Small Anyone old enough with an internet connection will know a lot of life-size scale LEGO models of real vehicles have been made over the years. Whether it’s a stationary Volkswagen hippie van made from 400,000 bricks or an actual, driveable LEGO Bugatti Chiron, there’s a sense awe that comes from seeing 1:1 scale builds made from the charming building blocks.
One reason these builds are so amazing is due to the use of actual LEGO bricks. Just imagining the amount of work and time spent planning, not to mention building, one of these babies is enough to make you look at your meager LEGO bin in shame.
Instead of using conventional LEGO blocks to painstakingly recreate real objects, creator Matt Denton does the complete opposite. Using his 3D printers, he creates giant bricks to construct life-size versions of his favorite LEGO Technic builds.
In a 4-part series, he dives in and shows how he recreated a LEGO Technic go-kart to be, not only life-size, but also driveable:
1. Completing the CAD Model
Due to the original go-kart not designed to fit a human being, Denton plans to make a few changes to the design so it can hold either himself or his nephew at any one time.
To start, he upscales the 3D model to be larger than the base Technic kit. He also makes room in the go-kart for all the electronics and machinery. Since the go-kart he’s making is meant to be driveable, he wants to use actual bolts and bearings to hold the pieces in place instead of relying on the LEGO pieces’ natural friction and clamping power.
2. 3D Printing The LEGO Pieces
Once the plans are sound, he starts 3D printing his go-kart pieces. Denton uses a Lulzbot TAZ 6 3D printer and PolyMaker PLA+ filament to create the LEGO pieces, joining together parts he needed to print in multiple pieces with wedges and PLA glue.
He then lays everything down and gets ready for arguably the best part in any LEGO-based build…
3. Assembling The LEGOs
Non-moving LEGO pieces are put together using a mix of glue and good, old-fashioned brick assembly (with the help of a small mallet). Parts near the wheels and steering mechanism are fitted with washers and bearings to help reduce friction.
The pins which make up the front axle and steering wheel are hollowed out and fitted with aluminum bars, making them sturdy while still looking like traditional LEGO pieces.
4. Adding The Rear Axle and Wheels
It wouldn’t be a go-kart if it didn’t have wheels on it, so Denton 3D prints four wheels (made from PolyFlex material) onto the front pin and a rear metal axle.
5. Install The Motor
To get the go-kart to start and stop, Denton fits in a motor and a brake disc system inside two individual holders printed using MAX-G PETG filament.
The motor goes in the back and connects to a pulley system fitted onto the rear axle. This connects to the rear wheel to power the go-kart, allowing it to go forward or reverse. Though the initial test phases have the motor connected to a remote controller, the final Mark 1 go-kart will have its own accelerator located on one of the front pedals.
6. Don’t Forget The Brakes!
To have the go-kart stop, he adds in a caliper-style brake system. This includes a brake cable that runs from the front brake pedal all the way to the caliper at the back.
7. Adjust The Torque and Speed
Denton connects both the motor and brake system to two 12 amp hour batteries as well as an Arduino microcontroller to get the go-kart’s speed just right. For reference, he wants the go-kart to go fast, but not too fast that it hurls either him or his nephew to the curb.
After some adjustments and trial-and-error, he decides to decrease the overall speed and gearing to make the go-kart safer but still keep it within “look-at-that-thing-go!” parameters.
8. Make A Giant LEGO Seat
With the base frame and electronics systems in place, he starts work on topping the rear end with a go-kart seat. Instead of using a pre-made, standard bucket go-kart seat, Denton fashions a proper 3D printed LEGO seat for himself and his nephew.
The seat consists mainly of two 4×4 3D printed LEGO bricks attached together with hinges. He adds a few more pieces on the top and sides for a little more support and comfort but for the most part, this looks and feels exactly like an upsized LEGO seat piece.
He bolts the seat towards the back above the rear axle to evenly distribute the driver’s weight across the go-kart.
9. Add Some Finishing Touches to The Electronics
Before the go-kart is ready to hit the streets, Denton applies a few more essential changes to the go-kart’s electronics.
He adds a second motor and a speed controller to the back of the go-kart. He then connects the accelerator, brake system, and speed controller to his Arduino microcontroller so the brake and accelerator don’t overlap.
10. Snap In The Switches
The batteries powering the entire thing are fitted just under the steering wheel using LiPo safe bags and a couple of Velcro straps. To turn the go-kart on and off, Denton adds a power switch by the steering wheel as well as a battery isolator switch just beside the batteries.
11. Take It For A Test Run
Now for the moment of truth: the first ride.
Upon finishing the initial test, he ups the go-kart’s current from 30 amps (per motor) to 50 amps. This gets the go-kart to accelerate much faster, though Denton still keeps the speed limiter on.
After numerous tests with different settings, the Mark 1 go-kart delivers satisfying results. There are some tweaks to make and improvements needed to make it safe enough for his 10-year-old nephew to ride, but the whole kart was more or less intact throughout the tests (apart from a few parts needing some glue).
The whole series is definitely worth watching, as Denton goes into detail how each part is built and assembled. To see future tests with updated versions of the go-kart as well as his other 3D printed vehicle projects, check out Matt Denton’s YouTube channel.
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Finely-Detailed Metal 3D Prints From The Incus Hammer Lab35 Today I’m looking at a 3D printer I had not seen before, the Incus Hammer Lab35.
Incus Background
Incus is a spin off of Austria-based Lithoz, who have done very well with their line of ceramic 3D printers. Now it seems they’ve leveraged their expertise to produce a metal 3D printer that is capable of incredibly smooth surfaces.
LMM 3D Printing
Overview of the LMM metal 3D printing process [Source: Incus]
The Incus metal 3D printing process is cold; that is, it does not require the high temperatures normally used to melt metal powder in other metal 3D printing systems. The cold process, which Incus calls “Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing”, or “LMM”, produces a “green” part, which is a combination of metal powder and binder.
The printing sequence is similar to many powder bed processes, involving two chambers. A piston pushes up an amount of material, which is carefully laid out on top of the second chamber with a blade.
Here is a short video showing the LMM process in action:
A DLP projector selectively illuminates the new material surface, causing solidification of the binder and thus forming layers of the object. This process repeats until the green part is complete.
The green part then undergoes a post-processing treatment in which the binder is removed and the metal particles are sintered together to form a fully solid object. Incus says the resulting parts are of similar quality to common metal injection molding (MIM) processes. This chart compares the strength of LMM parts vs annealed wrought parts:
Chart comparing LMM metal parts with annealed wrought parts [Source: Incus]
The results are impressive. Here’s an image of a small figurine showing extremely good surface finish. Note the matchstick for size:
Sample metal 3D print made on the Hammer Lab35 [Source: Incus]
This demonstrates the scale on which the Hammer Lab35 operates: it’s not a large 3D printer, and its build volume is only 89.6 x 56 x 120 mm, far smaller than most comparable metal 3D printers. But the Hammer Lab35 makes up for that with increased print resolution.
The DLP light engine provides an array of 2560 x 1600 pixels, which are focused down with lenses to 0.035mm in size. This is how the Hammer Lab35 achieves the fine surface finish.
Incus says layer sizes can be as large as 0.1mm, which is often the smallest size on other 3D printers. The smallest layers producible on the Hammer Lab35 are only 0.01mm, which is very small indeed.
Sample metal 3D print made on the Hammer Lab35 [Source: Incus]
The Hammer Lab35 is able to print layers as fast as one minute each, or up to fifty cubic centimeters of material per hour. For small prints as would be made in this device, that speed should allow for relatively quick turnaround.
Incus Hammer Lab35 Post-Processing
One of the strange aspects of this device is how the unused powder is removed. It seems to be melted off, or at least that’s how it appears in their video:
I’ve never seen anything like this, but it would certainly simplify post-processing. Normal powder-based systems must be concerned with loose powder and thus require closed environments and sometimes even safety suits to protect operators.
The implication of this video is that the material always solidifies, but only the selectively illuminated areas form the final object. I’m not quite sure how Incus does this, but it certainly an interesting process.
The Hammer Lab35 seems to be positioned for labs producing small metal parts or prototypes. I wouldn’t say it’s a production machine due to the small build volume, but it certainly would be useful in many research scenarios.
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This Wooden Monowheel Lets You Pedal Through The Streets in Style Already bored of his Formula 1 wheel-equipped hoverboard and walking bicycle, YouTube creator The Q’s newest vehicular project is a monowheel made entirely out of wood. I’ll be honest… I want to build one.
In his latest video, he shows us just how he managed to create a driveable wheel which can hold a single person without toppling over:
Let’s go through the step and learn what it takes to build one.
1. Construct The Wheel Body
Arguably the most important part of the monowheel is… well, the wheel. To make it, The Q cuts out two circular pieces of wood and hollows their insides to make room for the driver.
He connects these two pieces together by gluing wooden blocks on them before drilling two pairs of screws on either side of the wood pieces.
2. Add A Rolling Mechanism And Counterweights
The seat, which runs inside the monowheel, is held up by two metal guide wheels found beneath the seat base.
These wheels, combined with a custom rolling mechanism and counterweights (two large planks of wood which protrude from the monowheel) ensure you won’t go tumbling out of the vehicle while it’s in motion.
3. Constructing The Driving Cog And Pedals
In order to get the vehicle rolling, The Q crafts a wooden cog which fits into the grooves of the monowheel. He spray paints the cog black and affixes bicycle pedals onto it before adding this new piece inside the monowheel.
4. Finish With The Driver’s Seat
With the mechanism and counterweights in place, all that’s left to do is add a simple wooden seat to the front of the rolling mechanism. To ensure the seat is stable, The Q also adds an extra metal bar in the front which attaches to the driving cog.
5. Time to Get Rolling!
It isn’t the fastest thing on the street, but the monowheel will get you where you need to go (provided you aren’t in a hurry).
While the counterweights prevent the whole thing from toppling over, the lack of a steering wheel makes it hard to drive this baby anywhere but in a park. Still, it’s a fun way to get around and folks passing by will surely admire your unique mode of transportation. Now, to double the size and add some steering. Hmmm.
As always, you can find more of The Q’s DIY projects on his YouTube channel.
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Model of the Week: Don’t-Touch-Your-Face-inator [Don’t Touch It!] The touch-aware team over at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has developed a wearable device to keep you from touching your mug and spreading diseases from your filthy hands.
Yeah, I see you getting ready to scratch your nostril. DON’T DO IT. Don’t Touch! Or as my college roommate used to say, “손대지 마!!!”
Yes, as COVID concerns crumble with countries and states beginning to lift their tests of totalitarian authority, parliamentary panic ebbing ever lower, and people escaping their fear-induced isolation, there are ‘Things You Need To Stay Safe”! One of those things is the wearable device from JPL that warns you of impending disease spread.
PULSE is a 3D-printed wearable device that pulses, or vibrates, when a person’s hand is nearing their face. This is a simple and affordable technology that can easily be reproduced and is available as open source on Github. As health officials advised the world to wash hands, social distance, and wear a face mask, JPL developed PULSE as another way to assist efforts to keep us as healthy as possible. As an open source item, we hope individuals or companies will replicate, refine or enhance PULSE and make it available for distribution.
That’s right 6-foot aparty people, make it your own, make a dozen and give to your friends, keep youself AND others from touching your face. While JPL says it’s one more way to keep us healthy, I’d expand the applications and say it’s a complete anti-face-touching solution, a Don’t-Touch-Your-Face-inator for thumbsuckers, prolific nail biters, nose-pickers, ear-diggers, head-scratchers or any other variety of horrible hand-to-face habitry.
It uses simple components in a 3D printed pendant-style case attached to cord and tied around your neck. The team recommends PLA material, preferably a dark color to prevent the sensor from reading false motion as you move about and emerge from your caccoon. The component list includes an IR sensor, a PNP transistor, a 1k Ohm resistor, a small slide switch, a small vibration motor, heat shrink, a 3V CR3032 battery and corresponding battery holder.
The two-piece model is provided in .stl format for both FDM and SLA printing. The shame when you go to touch your face is provided by you. You can download the files, view wiring info, and assembly instructions on the NASA JPL GitHub page and learn more about the project over at JPL. 손대지 마!!!
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YouTuber BLACKHAND Makes A DIY Card Shooting Gun Even if you don’t have the best poker face, you know there’s a lot of fun to be had with playing cards. You can use them as bookmarks, fling them into open hats, or with your card-flicking accuracy, pelt your friends with a ninja-flurry of hearts, spades, and clubs.
While DIY YouTuber BLACKHAND’s new card shooting gun does just this, you wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of one of these cards:
The gun uses a spring mechanism to launch cards. By taking into account the rotational and forwards forces, BLACKHAND is able to create a slicer, vegetable dicer that shoots high-velocity cards capable of popping balloons and cutting cucumbers at long range.
He starts by making the housing of the gun. Inside this housing is a stopper which will halt the launching mechanism, allowing him to approximate the trajectory of the gun. BLACKHAND also drills a tiny hole in the middle of the housing for the launching mechanism to fit in.
The mechanism itself is made out of two parts: a “shoulder” with a spring and an “arm” with rubber holders to house the cards.
By connecting one end of the spring onto the shoulder and the other on one end of the gun housing, BLACKHAND has effectively created a shooting mechanism which launches cards whenever the arm is pulled and released.
He adds a few more decals on the gun as well as two strips of Velcro so he can strap the mechanism onto his arm, making it part of himself.
As I mentioned at the start of all this, BLACKHAND’s card shooting gun makes short work of his targets; which in this case are a bunch of balloons, a lit candle, and a poor, single cucumber.
It takes next to no effort to pop the balloons and extinguish the lit candle. The cucumber on the other hand, takes a little more effort.
After making numerous slices around the cucumber, BLACKHAND eventually makes a cut deep enough that it topples and is cut in half.
If you want to make your own card shooting gun, BLACKHAND has made the plans available here. He has since improved upon the initial design in a more recent video which you can find on his YouTube channel.
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Friday Smackdown: A Mound of Melon Balls The ink-spun articles flew by the wind, caught by the branches of locust. Sands and soils of ancient people blew while a gear’s grinding drew in the weight of minute’s time. And there, in the filtered light, fur blazing, holsters tilted, triggers ready, with red eyes of fury targeting a mound of melon balls topped with these links.
J.C. Park – Just a massive array of work across many genres. I particularly and absolutely love his ship, air, and space craft work.
Gömböc – The shape that shouldn’t exist.
ostdrossel – Instagram follow of the week. The amazing colors and character of our fine featured friends as photographed by Lisa.
Inconsiste – The sculpture of Daniele Sigalot looks like crumpled paper but is actually painted sheets of aluminum.
Charlie – I find cats disturbing, but this 4-part series of artwork by Lola Dupre takes it to a new level.
Alessi – The sound design of Chiara Luzzana. Various project including this capturing an array of metal orchestrations.
Aquarium – Even before you enter the site, enjoy a color-ridden journey of scrolling delight. Designed by At Lebdev Studio.
BKABF – If you enjoy indie-art and/or indie zines/books, the Brooklyn Art Book Fair is virtual with all book/art online.
Model Rocket Launch Fails – And SpaceX thinks it has challenges.
Giant LEGO Go-Kart – Matt Denton’s latest 3D printing project is one for the books: A drivable human-size LEGO Go-Kart.
Knotty Pine Cedar Chest – Their attractive Americano woodwork of an array of flags from the US and state flags to Firefighter and Police flags.
Green Man – Everything’s Gone Green was a single released in 1981 by New Order. This is a new video of the remastered song.
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The Skeleton Lamp’s Adjustable Wooden Panels Adapts to Your Lighting Needs Pendant style overhead lamps can light up a wide area but sometimes they tend to be too bright, especially when you’re directly under them. Some occasions call for a nice muted light to create the right ambiance, like during movie night, or when you are looking to set the mood for a romantic evening with your significant other. These moments call form having some means to curb the harsh light given off by a bare lightbulb.
The solution? Herzform’s Skeleton wooden pendant lamp. Herzform has designed a pendant lamp with a unique light disbursing feature. The product gets its name from the main wooden structure or “skeleton” surrounding a single lightbulb. The skeleton supports four individually adjustable panels. By fiddling around with different panel positions, you can change the light’s intensity and direction to suit your lighting needs.
The simplicity of the overall design makes assembling the lamp easy enough. Also, the built-in flexibility of the skeleton frame makes swapping out any of the wooden panels a breeze. While the base model Skeleton lamp comes with solid wood panels, alternative panel designs are offered. A particularly neat option are the assortment of decorative patterns that get machined into the backside of the panels. The thinning that happens due to the removal of material lets light pass through the wood and once illuminated creates a soft glow that’s sure to set your desired mood.
The Skeleton lamp is made from two species of wood oak or ash. The electric fixture is a standard E27 lightbulb holder. A vinyl coated power cord suspends the Skeleton light and gets hardwired into a flush-mounted ceiling power source.
Though you can technically affix it anywhere, the Skeleton lamp is meant to be an indoor lamp. The recommended minimum hanging distance is 55.1 inches from the floor which should be well in reach for you to manually adjust the panels. Much further up and you’d miss the opportunity to tune each panel to achieve your desired lighting condition.
The Skeleton lamp has already achieved its Kickstarter goal of $1,512. If you want to know more about the lamp and its adjustable wooden panels, be sure to give its Kickstarter page a visit!
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Nous vous offrons donc l’opportunité d’acquérir une impression numérotée et donc unique de ses créations poétiques, durant une semaine, au format de 48 x 68 cm imprimée sur un Papier d’art de qualité MOHAWK (175gsm ...

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A Mural for Healthcare Workers in Porto Les murs du centre universitaire hospitalier de São João, à Porto, rendent désormais hommage au personnel de l’établissement, en première ligne lors de la crise sanitaire. Le street artiste portugais Alexandre Farto, plus connu sous son pseudo Vhils a réalisé une immense gravure murale représentant les portraits de dix femmes et hommes masqués, qui travaillent au sein de l’hôpital. Et dans sa volonté de rendre hommage à tous les corps de métier qui contribuent à faire tourner le système de santé national, l’artiste a représenté non seulement des médecins et aides-soignants, mais également le personnel administratif, les agents de maintenance ...

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Through The Lens of Photographer Dee Williams C’est à New York que la photographe Dee Williams “crée des images qui rendent le status quo inconfortable”. Avec ses portraits forts, loin des représentations mainstream, elle prend chaque nouveau tournage comme une occasion d’expérimenter de nouvelles approches photographiques. La couleur et les personnes, souvent ses amis, sont des sujets qu’elle souhaite rendre dans leur plus grande authenticité. Aujourd’hui, elle décide de vendre ses images pour servir des causes essentielles.
Quand est-ce que votre histoire d’amour avec la photographie a-t-elle commencé ?
C’est mon oncle, le frère de ma mère, qui a été le premier à m’inspirer dans le processus ...

Posté le: Il ya 3 jours
Oceans From the Sky Durant six mois, Javi Lorbada a voyagé à travers l’Asie du Sud, l’Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande. De ce périple, le photographe madrilène a compilé une série de vues aériennes de l’océan. Sobrement intitulée “Oceans”, son projet fait le focus sur l’eau cristalline de l’Océan Indien et du Pacifique, sur les falaises qui bordent les côtes, mais aussi sur les surfeurs qui domptent les tubes et animent les plages.
Pour se procurer un print de la série, rendez-vous sur la boutique du photographe.
Images : © Javi Lorbada

Posté le: Il ya 4 jours
Cartoon Characters in Real Life Et si les personnages de dessin animés avaient une allure humaine ? C’est ce qu’a imaginé le directeur artistique Mohamed Halawany, établi au Caire en Egypte. Dans sa série “Real Toons”, il a donné à Buzz l’Eclair, Minnie, Mario Bros ou encore Marge et Homer Simpson un corps aux proportions humaines. L’artiste a également affublé chacun de ces personnages iconiques de vêtements et accessoires casual, afin d’imaginer leur look au quotidien dans la vraie vie.
Images : © Mohamed Halawany

Posté le: Il ya 4 jours
A « Shiver House » Adapting to the Forces of Nature Il y a 5 ans, le studio NEON installait une réinvention de la hutte finlandaise commune (mökki) dans le cadre de l’exposition Barfotastigen à Korppoo, en Finlande. La structure « frissonnent » afin de s’adapter aux changements climatiques.
Aujourd’hui, une nouvelle édition a été créée pour célébrer l’anniversaire du projet, construite à partir de l’avion finlandais Ply.
« Alors que le monde s’adapte à la nouvelle réalité de Covid-19, je pense qu’il faut mettre davantage l’accent sur la façon dont l’architecture, l’art et le design peuvent être utilisés pour réduire l’anxiété, nous relier à la nature et rassembler les gens dans les espaces ...

Posté le: Il ya 5 jours

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40 Days 40 Heros : Illustrating the Workers during the Covid-19 La directrice artistique Caroline Glover et la créatrice publicitaire Selina Heathcote se sont associées pour lancer 40 Days 40 Heroes, un projet artistique qui a eu lieu quotidiennement sur Instagram et qui rend hommage aux travailleurs.ses de première ligne et les héros de tous les jours de la crise du Covid-19 et aide à collecter des fonds pour les organisations caritatives du NHS. Jusqu’au 20 mai les deux ont alimenté ce compte Instagram avec les contributions de plusieurs illustrateurs.trices. Parmi les artistes ayant participé, Kelly Anna London, Genie Espinosa, Erin Anika, Vicktorija Semjonova, et Laurène Boglio. Ici on vous en dévoile un aperçu.

Comedor con mesa de madera y sillas con asientos de cuero trenzado Comedor con mesa de madera y sillas con asientos de cuero trenzado

Salón de diseño contemporáneo decorado en blanco y negro con mesa de centro de madera Salón de diseño contemporáneo decorado en blanco y negro con mesa de centro de madera

An Optimist Artistic Message in the Streets of London Anthony Burrill a dévoilé une gigantesque affiche qui s’étale sur quatre étages d’un immeuble célèbre du Covent Garden de Londres sur laquelle figurent les mots « Love, Hope and Joy » (amour, espoir et joie). Il s’agit d’une démarche artistique et graphique qui voudrait souhaiter la bienvenue aux Londoniens de retour dans la ville après le lock down. Un message d’optimisme qui aura aussi des retombée pratiques : une série de posters a été en effet lancée à la vente dont les recettes iront à la NHS Charities Together.
« Le monde a changé », dit Burrill, « nous vivons des moments sans précédent qu’aucun d’entre nous n’avait prévus. Tout au long de cette période de verrouillage, nous nous sommes montrés pleins d’amour, d’espoir et de joie. Des qualités humaines imparables qui continueront à nous rassembler alors que nous nous frayons un chemin dans cette nouvelle réalité ».

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Colorful Mountains in China C’est au nord des monts Qilian, dans le parc géologique de Danxia en Chine, que Jonas Daley a réalisé sa série “Colorful Danxia”. Le photographe chinois établi à Shenzhen a adopté une approche “semi-surréaliste” pour immortaliser les formations rocheuses qui donnent son relief au parc national. Caractérisée par sa forme et sa multitude de couleurs, résultat naturel de mécanismes géologiques, la roche forme des paysages arides et impressionnants que l’artiste a sublimé à travers son projet photographique.
Images : © Jonas Daley

Beautiful Waves Decorations by Anna Paschenko L’artiste ukrainienne Anna Paschenko nous fait rêver de plage et d’eau bleue avec ses magnifiques décorations murales et des colliers reproduisant la forme des vagues. Les peintures de Paschenko sur l’océan tourbillonnant sont rendues avec des couches de résine époxy. Lorsqu’il est versé, le liquide crée des tourbillons envoûtants ainsi que des motifs de bulles et de vagues. « Les résines époxy sont un système à deux composants formé de résine et de durcisseur », explique l’artiste. En mélangeant les deux composants, une réaction chimique a lieu, de sorte que la résine liquide durcit progressivement pour devenir un plastique solide. Le résultat est une surface brillante et claire sur un verre transparent de 2 mm. Retrouvez les créations d’Anna Paschenko sur etsy.

This Week on Fubiz Prints : Artist Alberto Carbonell En ce lundi 6 juillet, Fubiz Prints vous invite à découvrir un nouvel artiste et dont vous pourrez vous procurer les oeuvres jusqu’au lundi 13 juillet 12h (heure française).
Voici l’artiste digital Alberto Carbonell. Il vous propose une sélection de cinq images dans laquelle il a imaginé des créations architecturales qui se fondent dans un décor naturel. Des mises en scènes poétiques s’offrent à nous.
Nous vous offrons donc l’opportunité d’acquérir une impression numérotée et donc unique de ses créations poétiques, durant une semaine, au format de 48 x 68 cm imprimée sur un Papier d’art de qualité MOHAWK (175gsm Superfine Eggshell). Vous avez jusqu’au lundi 13 juillet 12h (heure française) pour commander votre oeuvre favorite. Ne ratez pas cette occasion unique, le temps vous est compté !

A Mural for Healthcare Workers in Porto Les murs du centre universitaire hospitalier de São João, à Porto, rendent désormais hommage au personnel de l’établissement, en première ligne lors de la crise sanitaire. Le street artiste portugais Alexandre Farto, plus connu sous son pseudo Vhils a réalisé une immense gravure murale représentant les portraits de dix femmes et hommes masqués, qui travaillent au sein de l’hôpital. Et dans sa volonté de rendre hommage à tous les corps de métier qui contribuent à faire tourner le système de santé national, l’artiste a représenté non seulement des médecins et aides-soignants, mais également le personnel administratif, les agents de maintenance et de restauration…
Images : @expandingroots

Through The Lens of Photographer Dee Williams C’est à New York que la photographe Dee Williams “crée des images qui rendent le status quo inconfortable”. Avec ses portraits forts, loin des représentations mainstream, elle prend chaque nouveau tournage comme une occasion d’expérimenter de nouvelles approches photographiques. La couleur et les personnes, souvent ses amis, sont des sujets qu’elle souhaite rendre dans leur plus grande authenticité. Aujourd’hui, elle décide de vendre ses images pour servir des causes essentielles.
Quand est-ce que votre histoire d’amour avec la photographie a-t-elle commencé ?
C’est mon oncle, le frère de ma mère, qui a été le premier à m’inspirer dans le processus photographique. Quand il voyageait il prenait des photos de tout et de n’importe quoi. C’est la joie que j’ai lu sur son visage lorsqu’il m’a montré son film qui m’a enfin poussé, moi aussi, à tout documenter. J’étais la fille au collège et au lycée qui avait toujours un appareil photo sur elle. Je publiais des milliers de photos sur mes pages Myspace et Facebook. Au lycée, j’ai suivi un cours de photographie mais je suis principalement autodidacte : Youtube, sites photo en ligne, livres. Je n’ai pris la photographie au sérieux qu’en 2016, et à partir de ce moment, le voyage a été incroyable.
Comment réussissez-vous à capturer l’authentique attitude de vos modèles ?
La majorité des personnes que je photographie sont mes amis. Au pire, ils sont l’ami d’un ami avec qui j’ai déjà établi un lien. Pour détendre mes modèles aussi bien que moi-même lors des photoshoot j’aime mettre de la musique à fond. Ma priorité absolue est de m’assurer que la personne que je photographie est complètement à l’aise et fidèle à elle-même ; je pense que c’est ultra-visible dans mes images.
Laissez-vous de la place à l’expérimentation personnelle dans vos commandes professionnelles ?
Mon inspiration vient de ma famille, de mes amis et de mes pairs. J’expérimente à chaque photoshoot que je conduis. Je n’ai pas de style d’édition défini, donc chaque projet est une expérience différente. Monet Maxwell est ma styliste préférée avec qui j’aime collaborer, nous travaillons si bien ensemble. Elle est toujours partante pour essayer de nouvelles techniques à chaque séance photo.

Oceans From the Sky Durant six mois, Javi Lorbada a voyagé à travers l’Asie du Sud, l’Australie et la Nouvelle-Zélande. De ce périple, le photographe madrilène a compilé une série de vues aériennes de l’océan. Sobrement intitulée “Oceans”, son projet fait le focus sur l’eau cristalline de l’Océan Indien et du Pacifique, sur les falaises qui bordent les côtes, mais aussi sur les surfeurs qui domptent les tubes et animent les plages.
Pour se procurer un print de la série, rendez-vous sur la boutique du photographe.
Images : © Javi Lorbada

Cartoon Characters in Real Life Et si les personnages de dessin animés avaient une allure humaine ? C’est ce qu’a imaginé le directeur artistique Mohamed Halawany, établi au Caire en Egypte. Dans sa série “Real Toons”, il a donné à Buzz l’Eclair, Minnie, Mario Bros ou encore Marge et Homer Simpson un corps aux proportions humaines. L’artiste a également affublé chacun de ces personnages iconiques de vêtements et accessoires casual, afin d’imaginer leur look au quotidien dans la vraie vie.
Images : © Mohamed Halawany

A « Shiver House » Adapting to the Forces of Nature Il y a 5 ans, le studio NEON installait une réinvention de la hutte finlandaise commune (mökki) dans le cadre de l’exposition Barfotastigen à Korppoo, en Finlande. La structure « frissonnent » afin de s’adapter aux changements climatiques.
Aujourd’hui, une nouvelle édition a été créée pour célébrer l’anniversaire du projet, construite à partir de l’avion finlandais Ply.
« Alors que le monde s’adapte à la nouvelle réalité de Covid-19, je pense qu’il faut mettre davantage l’accent sur la façon dont l’architecture, l’art et le design peuvent être utilisés pour réduire l’anxiété, nous relier à la nature et rassembler les gens dans les espaces publics », a déclaré Mark Nixon de NEON.

UX/UI Design

Typologie, un nuancier typographique Pierre-Yann Lallaizon, mon ancien éditeur sur Hacker Citizen m’a contacté il y a plusieurs mois pour me parler d’un projet ambitieux : créer Typologie, un nuancier typographique ! Son idée ? Permettre de se faire une idée sur la forme d’une police d’écriture, de choisir une fonte avec un client via un outil papier élégant et pratique ou encore pouvoir réviser ses typos comme l’on révisait, jadis, sur les fiches des Incollables. Bref, vous savez à quel point j’accorde de l’importance aux choix typographiques, visuels, non pas uniquement parce qu’ils peuvent être beaux mais parce qu’ils sont porteur de sens, ...

Posté le: Il ya 5 jours
Kreat : 3 podcasts aux côtés de Jean-Louis Fréchin Mon ami et camarade de voyage autour du design, Olivier Saint-Léger, a réalisé ces derniers mois, trois entretiens aux côtés de Jean-Louis Fréchin, fondateur et designer de l’agence nodesign. L’idée de ces entretiens est née de la lecture du dernier livre de Jean-Louis « Le design des choses », un ouvrage que j’ai dans ma bibliothèque et que je vous invite vivement à lire tant il y a peu de littérature contemporaine et pertinente sur le design et sa réflexion, en français.
Bref, Olivier Saint-Léger a donc réalisé avec le soutien et la confiance sans faille de Adobe, une série ...

Posté le: Il y a 2 semaines
Écoutez Hackstock : épisode spécial manifestations & vie privée ! Comme *presque* chaque mois, avec mon acolyte & camarade Jérémie, on vous enregistre un nouvel épisode de Hackstock, podcast sur la vie privée, la surveillance et les libertés citoyennes.
Cette semaine, on vous a concocté un épisode spécial manifestations où l’on vous présente les réflexes et outils à avoir et à penser pour l’avant / pendant / après manifestation.
Parce que manifester (s’exprimer ensemble, d’une même voix) est un droit, parce que les gouvernements cherchent souvent à museler, amoindrir, maîtriser, écouter, corrompre ces manifestations… On a estimé nécessaire d’enregistrer cet épisode.
Dans cet épisode on vous parle également de « Toxoplasma » ...

Posté le: Il y a 2 semaines
Comment j’ai sauvegardé «mon Web» sur un disque dur. Au mois de novembre dernier, j’ai entrepris de me créer une sauvegarde de « mon Web » en local, offline, sur un disque dur. Quand je dis mon web, ce sont les médias, outils, savoirs, vidéos, documents, etc. qui comptent pour moi et que j’utilise régulièrement.
Dans cet article, je vais vous expliquer :
pourquoi j’ai eu cette drôle d’idéece que j’ai mis dans cette sauvegardecomment j’ai fait pour récupérer tout un tas de contenu en lignece qu’il me reste à faire
J’ai appelé ça « BCKUP » pour Backup (sauvegarde), j’ai dessiné un logo en ASCII et j’ai réalisé ...

Posté le: Le mois dernier
Coronavirus et déconfinement : vers un design de l’autorité ? La journaliste de France info, Élise Lambert a publié ce matin quelques visuels issus des transports en commun parisien et tout y est pour essayer de faire respecter les fameux « gestes barrières » : autocollants, lignes au sol, signalétique, affiches, etc. Depuis plusieurs semaines, notre langage visuel quotidien s’est vu être enrichi sur de nombreux types de supports dans les transports et ailleurs avec plusieurs centaines de symboles, éléments graphiques et autres systèmes basés sur le design pour promouvoir les messages gouvernementaux.
Ainsi, je voulais vous partager une revue de ces différents éléments de design qui sont là pour ...

Posté le: Le mois dernier

Typologie, un nuancier typographique Pierre-Yann Lallaizon, mon ancien éditeur sur Hacker Citizen m’a contacté il y a plusieurs mois pour me parler d’un projet ambitieux : créer Typologie, un nuancier typographique ! Son idée ? Permettre de se faire une idée sur la forme d’une police d’écriture, de choisir une fonte avec un client via un outil papier élégant et pratique ou encore pouvoir réviser ses typos comme l’on révisait, jadis, sur les fiches des Incollables. Bref, vous savez à quel point j’accorde de l’importance aux choix typographiques, visuels, non pas uniquement parce qu’ils peuvent être beaux mais parce qu’ils sont porteur de sens, d’intelligence, de message. Et ça, pour moi, c’est important.
Présentation de Typologie
« À travers plus de cent spécimens originaux, Typologie est une plongée dans le type design français contemporain, dans son expression la plus large, la plus éloquente, la plus hétéroclite. Sous la forme d’un nuancier, le livre met en exergue la pluralité du dessin de caractères en France, porté par des fonderies aux inspirations et compositions multiples, si proches et pourtant si différentes. En cela, ce pantonier de la typo est une porte d’entrée et un passe-droit pour mieux comprendre et connaître la création de polices à la française. »
Présentation vidéo
Le contenu
En dehors d’un objet superbement bien conçu, voici le contenu, riche et foisonnant :
Avant-propos, par Pierre-Yann Lallaizon, fondateur du Studio Recto VersoEssai de Philippe ApeloigEssai de Geoffrey DorneTypographies SerifTypographies Sans SerifTypographies DisplayTypographies MonospaceTypographies HandwritingTypographies ExpressivesLes fonderies
Comme vous l’avez vu, j’ai l’honneur immense d’avoir été invité à prendre la parole sous la forme d’un court texte parlant de typographie. Mon propos ? Comment la typographie est un outil de lutte contemporaine, j’ai appelé ça « Lutte des casses », j’espère que ça vous plaira 😉
Pour l’instant, le projet est lancé sur une campagne de financement participatif, évidemment, je vous invite à le soutenir directement sur le site de Kickstarter.
Encore bravo Pierre-Yann pour ce beau projet

Kreat : 3 podcasts aux côtés de Jean-Louis Fréchin Mon ami et camarade de voyage autour du design, Olivier Saint-Léger, a réalisé ces derniers mois, trois entretiens aux côtés de Jean-Louis Fréchin, fondateur et designer de l’agence nodesign. L’idée de ces entretiens est née de la lecture du dernier livre de Jean-Louis « Le design des choses », un ouvrage que j’ai dans ma bibliothèque et que je vous invite vivement à lire tant il y a peu de littérature contemporaine et pertinente sur le design et sa réflexion, en français.
Bref, Olivier Saint-Léger a donc réalisé avec le soutien et la confiance sans faille de Adobe, une série de trois enregistrements, dont un dans lequel j’ai le plaisir d’intervenir pour débattre, réfléchir et échanger avec Jean-Louis. Chaque enregistrement est différent, par son sujet, sa forme, ses participants. On y retrouve aussi Nadége Bide, passionnée et passionnante et le génialissime Étienne Mineur 🙂
Bonne écoute :
Nadége BideGeoffrey DorneEtienne Mineur
Pour vous abonner à la chaîne SoundCloud de Kreat, c’est par ici !

Écoutez Hackstock : épisode spécial manifestations & vie privée ! Comme *presque* chaque mois, avec mon acolyte & camarade Jérémie, on vous enregistre un nouvel épisode de Hackstock, podcast sur la vie privée, la surveillance et les libertés citoyennes.
Cette semaine, on vous a concocté un épisode spécial manifestations où l’on vous présente les réflexes et outils à avoir et à penser pour l’avant / pendant / après manifestation.
Parce que manifester (s’exprimer ensemble, d’une même voix) est un droit, parce que les gouvernements cherchent souvent à museler, amoindrir, maîtriser, écouter, corrompre ces manifestations… On a estimé nécessaire d’enregistrer cet épisode.
Dans cet épisode on vous parle également de « Toxoplasma » le livre de Sabrina Calvo, le podcast de fiction « Blackout » avec Rami Malek ou encore du pack de jeux « Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality », de itch.io… Bref, on vous souhaite une bonne écoute !
Retrouvez l’épisode :
▶️ Sur notre site Hackstock▶️ Télécharger l’épisode en MP3▶️ Écouter l’épisode sur Apple Podcasts▶️ Écouter l’épisode sur Spotify▶️ Écouter l’épisode sur Pocket Casts
Et vous pouvez aussi consulter la liste des liens / outils sur notre site.
Merci encore Jérémie pour tout ton travail, le montage, la préparation, tes lumières, tes engagements.

Comment j’ai sauvegardé «mon Web» sur un disque dur. Au mois de novembre dernier, j’ai entrepris de me créer une sauvegarde de « mon Web » en local, offline, sur un disque dur. Quand je dis mon web, ce sont les médias, outils, savoirs, vidéos, documents, etc. qui comptent pour moi et que j’utilise régulièrement.
Dans cet article, je vais vous expliquer :
pourquoi j’ai eu cette drôle d’idéece que j’ai mis dans cette sauvegardecomment j’ai fait pour récupérer tout un tas de contenu en lignece qu’il me reste à faire
J’ai appelé ça « BCKUP » pour Backup (sauvegarde), j’ai dessiné un logo en ASCII et j’ai réalisé toute l’interface avec mes compétences de designer d’interface et designer graphique.
Pourquoi sauvegarder mon univers numérique sur un disque dur ?
Prendre des jours et des semaines pour sauver du contenu en ligne sur un disque dur, il faut que ça en vaille la peine. Alors pourquoi faire cela ? Mes réponses sont nombreuses, très personnelles et évidemment toutes complémentaires :
Ma copie de la fin du mondeUne copie de certains de mes usages du web est pratique en cas de coupure d’Internet (ou si je n’avais juste pas accès à Internet). –Une copie pour diminuer mon bilan carboneCette copie me permet quelque part, d’économiser de la bande passante et donc de réduire mon émission de CO2 (rassurez-vous, je ne me suis pas arrêté à ça). En effet, au lieu d’aller 10 fois sur Youtube voir le même documentaire sur le design, de mettre en boucle la même playlist musicale en streaming, ou de regarder toutes les recettes de curry de lentilles pour trouver la meilleure, j’ai tout ça en local sur ce disque dur externe. –Une copie en cas de suppression du WebSi vous saviez le nombre de contenus qui ont disparu d’Internet ! Des vidéos retirées, des documents censurés, des logiciels qui ont disparu, des articles supprimés, de la musique qui disparaît… Bref, je me crée ma propre copie privée, en cas de censure ou de suppression. –Une façon de faire de le tri et l’état de mes usages du numérique et du webUtiliser des outils numériques et le web, c’est une grande part de mon quotidien. Et avec les années, j’ai appris à simplifier, enlever, retirer, ne plus m’encombrer et essayer de moins dépendre. Au final, avec cette sauvegarde, cela me permet de lister ce qui est vraiment essentiel pour moi en matière de contenu numérique en ligne. Un peu comme si j’étais dans une médiathèque et que je devais choisir, 10 livres, pas un de plus.
Comment j’ai sauvegardé mon Web sur un disque dur
Comment m’y suis-je pris ? Tout d’abord il m’a fallu un support de stockage, en l’occurrence, un disque dur de 1To. C’est énorme et c’est pas beaucoup, mais il me fallait de toute façon une contrainte de support.
Ensuite, je l’ai chiffré, pour le rendre inutilisable si quelqu’un essaye de l’ouvrir. Si quelqu’un le consulte, ce serait un peu comme donner accès à l’ensemble de ses préférences / centres d’intérêts / listes de contacts, etc. Son univers numérique c’est privé (et j’en profite : n’installez pas StopCovid si vous tenez à votre vie privée). Pour le chiffrement, il y a plein d’outils (sur Windows, il y a AxCrypt, GnuPG, DiskCryptor, j’en passe…).
Enfin, j’ai listé une arborescence dans laquelle j’ai mis mes usages quotidiens : travailler (donc des logiciels, banques de brush, des typos, etc.), lire (donc des livres numériques, des guides, des manuels, etc.), apprendre (donc Wikipedia, des playlists Youtube, des podcasts, etc.), et bien d’autres usages. Ces usages m’ont permis de créer un ensemble de dossiers sur mon disque dur.
Voici la liste actuelle :
Mon arborescence détaillée
J’ai créé une arborescence assez simple qui recueille l’ensemble de ce que j’ai mis dans cette sauvegarde, à savoir :
Mes documents personnelsMes documents publics
Dans les documents personnels, j’y ai mis :
Mes documents officiels : carte d’identitépasseportcarte vitalejustificatif de domicileRIBdocuments professionnels (statuts d’entreprise, etc.)une vidéo de chez moi où je répertorie mes biens (pour l’assurance, en cas d’incendie ou de cambriolage…) etc.
La liste de mes contacts :Les contacts importants (avec mail et téléphone et adresse)L’ensemble des contacts mailsL’ensemble des contacts téléphoniquesDes photos de famille classées par membre de la famille
Dans les documents publics, et c’est là le plus intéressant, j’y ai mis :
Des cartescartes de France,cartes du monde, cartes détaillées de certaines villes (Lyon, Paris…)cartes des CHU en Franceun logiciel de cartographie qui fonctionne en local (Sur mobile, il y a l’excellent Maps.me)
De quoi faire du code guide de HTML, CSS, JS,des exemples de code déjà créésdes librairies
Des logiciels portables (pas besoin de les installer pour les faire fonctionner)7ZipAudacityFileZillaFirefoxGimpInkscapeKolibriLibre OfficeDes outils de chiffrementNotePad++PDF ReaderScribusVLCet quelques autres…
Des livres ainsi classés :alimentation, recettes, etc.communications, guide de radio amateur (Baofeng notamment…)dictionnaires (français, anglais, traducteurs…)des centaines de romans ou autres livres (en ePub, en PDF, etc.)des manuels sur la santé, les soins, la médecine, etc.des manuels de permaculture, agriculture, élevage, etc.etc.
Des notices de fabrication :fabriquer une éoliennefabriquer des meublesfabriquer un composteurfabriquer un fourfabriquer des ruches, un poulailler, etc.et bien d’autres notices de fabrication…
Un système d’exploitation :en l’occurrence j’ai choisi Tails avec qui j’ai bossé il y a fort longtemps.
Wikipedia en local en Français et anglaisJe vous en parle plus bas dans cet article.
Des vidéos que j’ai pu récupérer sur YouTube avec les chaînes suivantes :NorthmenLes Chemins de la NatureLa grotte du BarbuPermaculturePrimitive TechnologiesSciences étonnantesThinkerviewBloquésJ’en passe… évidemment 😉
De la musique :Là je ne vous donne pas la liste, c’est trop long 😉
Comment j’ai récupéré la plupart du contenu ?
Télécharger des livres :
Pour les livres, il y a énormément d’ouvrages au format ePub sur Internet. J’en ai profité aussi ces dernières semaines car avec le confinement, plusieurs maisons d’éditions ont mis en ligne des ouvrages de façon gratuite, je pense notamment à La Fabrique ou Libertalia (leur offre est terminée mais leurs ouvrages valent vraiment le coup!). Enfin, il y a évidemment au projet Gutemberg, Gallica, ce catalogue des livres francophones et j’en passe (vous trouverez beaucoup de sources sur ce site).
Télécharger des vidéos Youtube :
Là, c’était un peu plus élaboré. En effet, j’ai quelques dizaines de chaînes Youtube que je consulte, auxquelles je suis abonné et que je serai un peu déçu de voir disparaître. Alors, je les ai téléchargées en intégralité tout en les compressant à la volée pour ne pas que chaque vidéo pèse des centaines de Mo. Pour ce faire, j’utilise 4K video Downloader, qui fonctionne parfaitement bien. J’ai donc téléchargé des chaînes Youtube en intégralité, des playlists de vidéos, des documentaires et aussi des playlists musicales (car avec ce logiciel je peux convertir à la volée les vidéos en format mp3, donc sans la vidéo, juste avec le son)
Télécharger des playlistes musicales :
Sur Youtube, j’ai donc téléchargé quelques playlists musicales avec toujours le même outil (4K video Downloader), mais j’ai également pu télécharger avec cet outil des playlists et l’intégralité d’artistes qui diffusent leur musique sur Soundcloud. Évidemment, ceci m’évite là encore d’écouter en streaming la musique à longueur de temps. Là, j’ai tout en local, c’est moins énergivore et bien plus pratique.
Télécharger un système d’exploitation :
J’ai choisi TAILS (que vous pouvez télécharger ici), un système d’exploitation portable qui protège votre vie privée et vous aide à contourner la censure.
Télécharger des logiciels « portables » :
Pour les logiciels, c’est assez facile car mise à part la Suite Adobe (Photoshop & co), je n’utilise que des logiciels libres. Et souvent, les logiciels libres existent en version portables, autrement dit : que l’on n’a pas besoin d’installer. Voici ma petite liste :
7ZipAudacityFileZillaFirefoxGimpInkscapeCalibreLibre OfficeNotePad++PDF ReaderScribusVLC
Question : je suis curieux de savoir quels logiciels vous auriez ajouté ?
Télécharger des documents PDF :
Tout dépend de ce que vous cherchez… Mais sur Google ou d’autres moteurs de recherches, il vous suffit de taper : « LaRechercheQueVousVoulez filetype:pdf », ce qui donne ceci :
Pour ma part, j’ai surtout cherché des guides de fabrication, de permaculture, des livres de recettes, des dictionnaires, des thèses, des livres, etc.
Télécharger Wikipedia en local et déconnecté :
Je pensais que c’était plus compliqué que ça… mais en fait, ça se fait facilement. En trois étapes :
téléchargez un DUMP de wikipediatéléchargez Kiwix Readerglissez le DUMP dans Kiwix Reader et hop, vous avez accès à Wikipedia en local.
Télécharger des cartes de France :
Là, c’était moins évident. Au début, je voulais télécharger Maps.me en local offline ou encore OpenStreetMap, mais je n’ai rien trouvé de simple. Alors, j’ai fait des recherches de grandes cartes détaillées en PDF avec notamment les réseaux routiers, les villes principales, les hôpitaux, etc. Si vous avez de meilleures solutions, je suis preneur 😉
Une interface pour accéder à tout ça facilement
Vous le savez, je suis designer graphique et numérique et pour pouvoir accéder en local, à tout ça, j’ai créé une interface en HTML toute simple avec la liste des dossiers ainsi que quelques raccourcis vers des fichiers ou des outils dont je me sers souvent.
Conclusion
Bref, je suis assez content du résultat, j’ai obtenu ce que je voulais : un énorme bout d’autonomie numérique (et donc une autonomie au niveau de mon savoir, de mon travail, de mes divertissement, de mes connaissances, etc.) et j’ai pris vraiment plaisir à faire ce projet. Si vous voulez avoir la même chose : faites-le vous même, avec vos recherches, vos goûts, vos idées, car je ne mettrai par ces centaines de Go en téléchargement en ligne, ça n’aurait aucun sens 🙂
Je tiens aussi à souligner qu’en plus de cette base de contenus, il y évidemment des années de savoirs-faire (apprendre le design, apprendre à programmer, à créer mes propres outils numériques, des logiciels, mes propres fontes, etc.). Et tout ça, c’est ça de moins qui pèse sur un disque dur 😉
Les prochaines étapes pour moi sont les suivantes :
continuer de remplir mes dossiers de vidéos, de livres, de guides de fabrication, etc.trouver une solution cartographique portable et offline.ajouter d’autres contenus pour le travail (un bon dossier de typos, de pictogrammes (je cherche notamment l’équivalent de NounProject en local / offline).mettre à jour de temps en temps ce disque et le conserver précieusement, voire le dupliquer pour avoir plusieurs backup.
De votre côté, je suis curieux de savoir ce que vous en pensez, ce que vous auriez ajouté, ce qu’il me manque, etc. N’hésitez pas à me le dire dans les commentaires et à raconter à quoi ressemblerait votre web offline pour votre autonomie numérique, en attendant la fin du monde 😉

Coronavirus et déconfinement : vers un design de l’autorité ? La journaliste de France info, Élise Lambert a publié ce matin quelques visuels issus des transports en commun parisien et tout y est pour essayer de faire respecter les fameux « gestes barrières » : autocollants, lignes au sol, signalétique, affiches, etc. Depuis plusieurs semaines, notre langage visuel quotidien s’est vu être enrichi sur de nombreux types de supports dans les transports et ailleurs avec plusieurs centaines de symboles, éléments graphiques et autres systèmes basés sur le design pour promouvoir les messages gouvernementaux.
Ainsi, je voulais vous partager une revue de ces différents éléments de design qui sont là pour essayer de rappeler (par le martèlement visuel, mais aussi par les slogans publicitaires, les affiches criardes, les pictogrammes, etc.) ce qu’il faut faire et ne pas faire/
À mes yeux, cette utilisation du design est là pour asseoir une forme de d’autorité, une forme de soumission, une forme de résignation et aussi une forme d’acceptation du peuple faces aux messages officiels. Évidemment, on peut dire que c’est pour la bonne cause puisque si les gens font les bonnes actions, des vies seront sauvées. Et ça, c’est indéniable (je le précise, au cas où certaines personnes penseraient l’inverse).
D’un autre côté, je me dis aussi que l’utilisation de ces formes de design autoritaire vient infantiliser les humains et permette aussi à chacun de faire respecter les règles aux autres (par la pression sociale) :
Comment bien vous laver les mainsComment bien porter un masqueComment bien nettoyer votre chez-vousVoici l’endroit où il faut que vous vous trouviez dans la gareComment tenir tel objetLà où il ne faut pas être, pas s’asseoir, etc.
Du graphisme «responsable»
On peut parler du style graphique avec des pictogrammes simples, et notamment celui du masque, vraiment pas évident à dessiner. En effet, si on considère le visage comme un rond, il faut dessiner par dessus la silhouette du masque en contre forme comme ci-dessous… Et espérer que ça ressemble à quelque chose.
Le marquage au sol
Là aussi, on reprend la forme des petits cercles mais cette fois-ci ils sont au sol et sont là pour inviter les voyageurs en gare à garder une distance dite « de sécurité ». Évidemment, cela ne tient pas compte des flux de voyageurs qui se déplacent et cela ressemble vraiment à un jeu grandeur nature ce qui n’est pas pour me déplaire.
Des symboles pour le mimétisme
Le langage graphique est multiple et fait appel à des choses que les gens connaissent : des pointillés comme sur la route afin d’indiquer des distances de sécurité (vous vous souvenez sûrement du slogan « 1 trait = danger, 2 traits = sécurité »). Les mots employés sur les affiches semblent souvent agréables et autoritaires (passifs agressif ?). On évite les pictos sens interdit ou les points d’exclamation, on préfère la couleur bleue, et les visuels invitant au mimétisme.
Interdire ce qui était permis avant
Pour les sièges dans les transports, il y avait déjà des règles : les plus âgés, les personnes handicapées et les femmes enceintes sont prioritaires. Tout ceci était déjà graphiquement chorégraphié avec des pictos, des couleurs, des tailles de typo différentes. Mais là, le design ajoute des règles aux règles.
Le numérique publicitaire
Dans les lieux d’accueil, la plupart des écrans numériques sont informationnels ou publicitaires (souvent publicitaires d’ailleurs). Ici, on reprend ces affichages pour informer toujours avec des pictogrammes simplistes… Rien de très intéressant visuellement. Pourquoi ne pas avoir utilisé les capacités du numérique ? (vidéo, photo, typographie animée, etc.)
Une archéologie du design autoritaire ?
Ci-dessous un exemple dans un ascenseur, un des espaces publics les plus confinés qui existe mais dans lequel il faut aussi respecter dorénavant « les distances de sécurité ». J’imagine que quelqu’un, un jour, ira faire de l’archéologie graphique de ces signes invitants, qui deviendront, je l’espère désuets et inutiles.
Me viennent quelques questions qu’il serait intéressant de se poser.
Est-ce que l’autorité par le design est efficace ? On connait déjà les poubelles qui invitent à trier les déchets et les affichettes qui interdisent de jeter ses mégots par terre. Ces créations vont-elles faire effet et changer les habitudes ?
Est-ce que l’autorité par le design en cette période de Coronavirus marque le début de l’acceptation des autres formes d’autorités ? Je pense notamment à la reconnaissance faciale dans certains lieux, par la distanciation physique dans d’autres, par l’interdiction de courir ou de porter tel ou tel vêtement ou encore l’interdiction de s’arrêter sur place dans tel ou tel espace physique.
Est-ce que l’autorité par le design ne fait pas des designers des bras armés du pouvoir ? Si on imagine le designer comme quelqu’un capable d’aider les gens à comprendre, à adhérer à des idées, à utiliser telle ou telle chose, à se repérer, à quel moment le designer refusera de délivrer un message politique qui appuie l’autorité de l’État pour écraser les citoyens (les plus démunis comme souvent) ?
Et enfin, si je ne devais garder qu’une question, ce serait la suivante : dans mon éducation au design, j’ai appris que pour faire un bon design, il faut retirer, retirer, retirer… et c’est quand il n’y a plus rien à retirer ni à ajouter qu’on arrive à un bon design. Ainsi, la sur-enchère du design dans les grandes villes (design écolo, design social, design de services, design de la mobilité, design de la surveillance, design anti-attentat et maintenant design sanitaire…), quand bien même ces formes de design sont bien conçues par des designers attentionnés, ne va-t-elle pas faire de nos villes, des amoncellements de signes, de formes, de messages, de visuels, de sons, d’outils qui donnent ainsi à nos villes la pire forme de design qui soit ?
Pour conclure, j’invite chacun à aiguiser son regard et se demander régulièrement :
De quelle entité émane ce visuel, ce design ?Y a-t-il une signature ? Un logo ?Est-ce une entreprise qui me demande de faire quelque chose ? Est-ce l’État ? Est-ce une autre entité ?Quels sont les moyens graphiques / expressifs utilisés ? Pourquoi ceux-là plutôt que d’autres ?Pourquoi veut-on que je fasse cette action ? Quel est l’effet recherché ?Est-ce que les gens s’arrêtent et observent ? Est-ce qu’ils parlent des règles qu’ils ont vu ?Si je ne fais pas ce qui est demandé, que va-t-il de passer ? Puis-je faire autrement ? Ai-je encore le choix ?
Bref, je me demande si le design nous offre-t-il encore la possibilité de ne pas respecter ses consignes ?
Les visuels allégés par mes soins viennent de Emmanuel Meneghini, Élise Lambert, Gilles Klein, Marlène Dolveck.

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