Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Monday, August 30th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
Today kicks off that one event that some prepare for all year long….Burning Man 2010.
Burning Man is an annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. The event starts on the Sunday before and ends on the day of the American Labor Day holiday. It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. The event is described by many participants as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance.
As quoted by the Burning Man website, “Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind.”
We over her at Olive would love to hear about your favorite Burning Man experiences. Sound Off in the comments section below!
Tags: Art, burning man, Events, experience, sound off
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
China thinks it may have a solution to its growing car and congestion problem: giant buses that straddle the road. Although calling these monstrosities “buses” seem misguided (as they run on tracks, and independently of other street traffic), it’s obvious that they could greatly increase the speed and quality of your average Beijing commute. The shuttles arch over the road, allowing other vehicles to pass underneath. When the “bus” stops, it doesn’t slow the movement of traffic. By using available space between traffic lanes and dividers, the “straddling” buses are able to keep costs down. One estimate puts the price of one “bus” and 40 km of track (about 25 miles) at just 10-percent the cost of a subway train on a 40-km track. (We think they’re more like trolleys, anyway.) Since it’s powered by solar and existing electrical infrastructure, it’s better for the environment than a gas-burning auto.
Tags: busses, china, road straddling busses, traffic
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
by Eric Goldstein
www.Olivestudio.com
The “Darwin Chair” designed was designed by new york-based graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister The chair consists of a cantilever base topped with a pad of 200 different sheets of printed tyvek “paper”. The chair “evolves” each time someone decides to either turn over the top sheet, showcasing the fresh sheet underneath. As the layers are turned over, the chair will begin to provide an added headrest, and once sheets are soiled they can be torn off for recycling.
Having been a fan over the last 20 years of Mr.Sagmeister’s work – this innovative and “liked by all design solution” is a wonderful, enviable innovation in design, material and concept.
Ever-Changing and Beautiful.
Tags: Design, Eric Goldstein, experience, furniture, graphic, Stefan Sagmeister
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
www.Olivestudio.com
This post was sent in by one of our readers across the pond in the UK!
Recent design graduate Richard Brownlie-Marshall has created a range of exiting new concepts to turn heads and turn cities greener. His final project, titled ‘Branch’, is a range of attachable objects that encourage engagement with nature at a local level, therefore increasing knowledge on a global scale.
The products look at the different ways that nature can interact with city life, bringing surprise and intrigue to the observer. The premise is to place the various products in unexpected locations around a city, encouraging discovery by the community and inspiring interaction with previously unloved spaces.
We appreciate the great design and thought behind the functional designs by great designers like Richard Brownlie-Marshall. The idea that great design, sustainability and functionality are a vital concept in the future of urban living.
To learn more about Richard Brownlie-Marshall and his work, click here.
Thank you very much to Richard Brownlie-Marshall for your contribution!
Tags: attachable objects, branch, project, Richard Brownlie-Marshall, www.playrich.co.uk
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
by Eric Goldstein
www.Olivestudio.com
Talk about Experience Design.
One of our favorite events at Olive and Toast & Jam is attending Miami’s Art Basel. For 41 years Miami Beach has been transformed with the inspiration of design, type, light, brand activation, and top-quality exhibitions in their galleries and museums (all over South Florida).
From music, installations to brand-centric sponsored events – it’s a rich, fun, stylish filled 3 days to get your design swerve on. Featured below is an assortment of images capturing some of the heart of the event. One of our favorites is Tatiana, a street artist, one of the 50 artists providing a kinetic experience while you hop from one event to another.
Tags: Art, art basel, Design, Eric Goldstein, Fashion, miami, Olive Studio, product, street, tatiana, toast and jam, travel
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
by Eric Goldstein
www.Olivestudio.com
This design proposal from Rocker Lange Architects, for a contemporary city bench seeks to understand the concept of street furniture as a holistic design problem. Instead of offering only one single static design, this scheme suggests multiple varying solutions that meet specific fitness criteria.
As part of their submission – they are taking the “experience” of Hong Kong and really trying to relate design as part of a bigger picture – such as how this could foster a unique brand experience in Hong Kong. A criteria to be considered more in urban/city projects to build and nurture tourism and personal pride. Some would call it just a solution, and that is where the problem lies in many of our U.S. Cities.
Tags: Design, Eric Goldstein, experience, furniture, Hong Kong, Olive Studio, Rocker Lange Architects
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
Kwangho Lee has created various pieces of furniture entirely out of hoses
How much refuse is going into your recycling bin that could be turned into something functional? If you stop and think about it, there are probably dozens of things that you are recycling that can be turned into everyday useful things. Un-used hoses, cardboard boxes, and even empty wine bottles can be utilized to create something unique and useful.
Huffington Post had a great article today about eco-furniture:
“As consumers grow more environmentally conscious, products that are less toxic and have less of an impact are in demand. From eliminating packaging and maximizing sustainability to using recyclable and waste materials for construction, designers are stepping up their game to provide new ideas for eco-furniture.”
Click Here to read the Full Article and even vote for your favorite designs
Tags: Brian Carroll, Design, eco furniture, furniture, huffington post, recycle, sustainable
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
Over here at Olive, as mentioned in many of our posts, we love food, and we love great design. We especially love it when the two are combined. Our good friend Jason Wright is a fantastic graphic designer and aspiring chef on the side and was recently featured on the program “The Food Seen.” Check out the write-up and interview below borrowed from the Food Seen website.
This week on The Food Seen Michael sat down with Jason Wright and Emilie Baltz of Fork and Design, a NYC design firm specializing in complete graphic design and visual solutions for restaurants and boutique eateries. The duo spoke about what it means to design for food and market brands that are food-specific, and why the hospitality industry requires a different set of skills than just any potential client for a graphic design firm. Click here to hear the interview
Tags: Brian Carroll, Design, Food, Great Design, Jason Wright, Olive Studio, the Food Seen
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
Tired of lugging that giant suitcase around the airport and then spending upwards of $100 to check it on your flight? Well, UPS may have the answer to your problem. They are now offering “luggage boxes” as a way to avoid the high cost of checking bags. These luggage shaped boxes are designed to resemble your typical suit case. You can even just pack your belongings directly into the box saving on weight costs. Now if they could just come out with some cool designs……………………
click here to learn more about the UPS luggage box
Tags: airline cost, baggage, Design, luggage, UPS
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
by Brian Carroll
www.Olivestudio.com
Inside this traditional Mason jar hides a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery, and low energy LED lamps. Place the jar in the sunlight and the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery, powering the three LED lamps and providing diffused and warm light from the frosted jar during the night. Completely water tight, the SunJar can be left outside in any weather condition and is the perfect garden light or night-light.
To Learn more about the SunJar or other great functional designs from MOMA, click here
Tags: Design, just for fun, lighting, moma, museum of modern art, sunjar
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