LDWN Vol. 4 – Transience


Architecture | Art | Berlin | Design | Event
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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This Friday at Platoon Kunsthalle Berlin.

Facemelt Bumper


Design | Motion
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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By I Am Always Hungry.

RIP Hillman Curtis


Design | Movie | People | Webdesign
Friday, April 20th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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Hillman Curtis, * February 23, 1961, † April 18, 2012.

RIP Jean “Moebius” Giraud


Art | Design | Illustration | Movie | People
Sunday, March 11th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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My hero died today: Jean “Mœbius” Giraud, * May 8, 1938, † March 10, 2012.

RIP Ralph McQuarrie


Design | Movie | People
Monday, March 5th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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Ralph McQuarrie, * June 13, 1929, † March 3, 2012

How it’s done


Design | Message | People
Saturday, January 7th, 2012 by Christian, No Comments
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I asked him if he [Paul Rand] would come up with a few options, and he said, “No, I will solve your problem for you and you will pay me. You don’t have to use the solution. If you want options go talk to other people.”

Steve Jobs on Paul Rand

LODOWN Speed Issue Launch Event


Art | Design | Event | Friends | Photography
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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SPEED Annual Art Edition 003 by Lodown Magazine, launch event tonight at Motto Berlin.

Dexter meets Saul Bass


Design | Motion | Series
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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Ty Mattson has reworked the Dexter intro sequence into a Saul Bass inspired design style bit of animation. Someone call Showtime, after so many seasons with the same title sequence, they should try this one. Via

Hövding wins world’s largest design award


Cycling | Design | Technology
Friday, September 2nd, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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The invisible airbag bicycle helmet Hövding has received the worlds largest design award, INDEX. The design award of EUR 100.000 was received during a formal ceremony in Copenhagen’s Opera House in the presence of the Danish Crown Prince and Crown Princess, during Thursday evening. Hövding was the sole winner from Europe.

Michael Wolff


Design | People
Monday, June 27th, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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Michael Wolff, co-founder of Wolff Olins Agency is considered one of the preeminent visionaries of 20th century brand expression and identity. In this film, he talks about his approach to looking at the world, including the muscles of curiosity, appreciation, and imagination. Via

SuperBlast – Precognition I


Art | Design | Event
Friday, June 3rd, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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SuperBlast – Precognition I at Civilist Berlin, today, 6-10pm.

Moleskine Travel Collection


Design | Gadget
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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The new Moleskine Travel Collection includes bags, pencils, pens, reading glasses, computer cases, a rechargeable reading light and an e-reader stand. It’s always nice to see when someone really puts some thoughts into a product. Well done, Giulio Iacchetti. More pictures on flickr.

WK Interact – Black Palace / Mexico


Art | Design
Saturday, March 5th, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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How would you like your Graphic Design?


Design | Message | Webdesign
Monday, February 21st, 2011 by Christian, 6 Comments
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Putting Back the Face into Typeface


Design
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 by Christian, No Comments
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Erik Spiekermann on Gestalten.tv.