Friday 29 March 2013
Saturday 23 March 2013
Thursday 21 March 2013
The Clothing Printer: a technological revolution in your closet?
Joshua Harris is all set to turn the fashion industry on its head. How? By allowing you to produce your own clothes in your own home at the touch of a button. No, we're not talking about some revolutionary new sewing machine, or perhaps we are. What we are talking about is The Clothing Printer, Harris' no mess, no fuss answer to clothing production in the urbanized chaos.
By 2050 three quarters of the Earth's population will be living in urban areas and as anyone who already living in such an environment knows, space is not a commodity easily taken for granted in a city. This is where The Clothing Printer comes into play. The concept has the potential to eliminate not only closets, but washing machines and tumble dryers too!
Wait... what? How is a printer going to wash my clothes? Well, obviously it can't do that, but what it could do is recycle the clothes it prints by enabling you to feed the clothes back into the machine where they are broken down, cleaned and the thread returned to the cartridges for reuse. So, not only is this 3D printer a great space saver, but also eco-friendly, eliminating all wastes associated with clothing production, transportation and disposal.
The obvious question is where does this shift in power put the fashion industry? Not one to destroy an industry, Harris says that the technology allows for fashion designers to create and sell digital versions of their designs to be uploaded and used by the customer. They could even go so far as developing and distributing cartridges of their materials. Hey, want a Pringle cardigan? Print it!
Click here for more info on this amazing idea.
Wednesday 20 March 2013
Infographic: Designing for the Season
Now is the time for change! Summer is slowly making it's way into autumn and it's only natural that we reflect this seasonal change in our homes.
To help you with the transition here is a wonderful infographic filled with tips from the folks at eLocal.com.
Saturday 16 March 2013
Graffiti knitting: Wool in an Urban Landscape
Guerrilla knitting... yarn bombing... somehow we doubt this is what your ouma had in mind when she was teaching you to slip a stitch. But still, got to wonder what she would have thought of this radical new movement that is transforming the urban landscape with leg warmers and oversized tea cosies.
Friday 15 March 2013
Fabric Tape Tutorial
We recently posted about restyling your keyboard with washi tape, which, we have to admit, is great fun, but did you ever think about applying some fabric tape? It may get a tad dirtier quicker, but it is just as colourful and fun.
Click here and discover Nifty Thrifty Things quick and easy way to do-it-yourself fabric tape. Use it everywhere and anywhere, we know we sure do!
Wednesday 13 March 2013
Infographic: The Psychology of Colour
Expecting a bundle of joy sometime soon? Then you may want to steer clear of yellow. If you're not sure why then you had better scroll down to the infographic below where you'll discover the true power of colour and a bit of inspiration too.
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Washi your keyboard!
Brit + Co recently shared 8 ways to Washi your Workspace. Using Washi Tape to restyle a laptop keyboard was definitely our favourite, which is why we're sharing it with you here.
It's just a matter of cutting and sticking. You can either measure your keys and cut your strips accordingly, or you cut your pieces a little larger, "pressing the pieces onto the keyboard and using use your fingernails or the dull side of an craft knife to press around the keys."
Click here for 7 more ways to Washi your Workspace.
Saturday 9 March 2013
Delicious #PantonePairings
David Schwen describes himself as "a creative based in Minneapolis, with a focus on Illustration, Design and Art Direction. He's an active pinner, tweeter, grammer, dribbbler and an all-around likeable guy." More recently, he has introduced a fresh approach to foodstagramming.
No longer just satisfied with taking Instagram photos of his meal, he has taken to creating #PantonePairings. Drawing on Pantone's Colour Matching System as inspiration, David's creating art by matching our favourite food and/or condiment combinations. So, go on and enjoy some milk and cookies or, if you're on diet, a healthy dollop of peas and carrots.
Friday 8 March 2013
DIY Pantone Easter Eggs
Introducing the DIY Pantone Easter Egg! We're pretty sure that, by now, all the graphic designers out there are jumping up and down like the Easter bunny at the thought of this tutorial. Don't be embarrassed - so are we. Click here to find out from creator Jessica Jones of How About Orange just how easy these beauties were to make. Enjoy!
Wednesday 6 March 2013
Tuesday 5 March 2013
Shadow art: Evoking the spirit of Africa
"Something I made for a place I love." That's how an Italian wildlife vet in training described his latest creation. A product of wire, clay, LED lights and some ingenuity, this piece of shadow art is truly remarkable.
Click here to discover how "itwvet" captured the spirit of Africa.
Sunday 3 March 2013
The Sign & Digital Graphics Roadshow heads to Durbs
"This is an absolute must for all entrepreneurs, sign makers, display companies, marketing or ad agencies, digital printers, creative directors, architects, media owners... basically any one who uses signs and digital graphics."
When: 14 - 15 March 2013
Where: Durban ICC
What Time: 09h00 - 18h00
Friday 1 March 2013
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