These old suitcases get a second life by an ingenious owner who turned them into a travel themed vanity and a wall cabinet. That’s a classy display of design aesthetic using found objects and patterns. This set of transformed luggage can be a spark of inspiration to a few creative viewers, I’m sure.
These heels have got to be the fastest looking shoes I’ve ever seen. The interior, sole and vamp are all streamlined like that of the famed Conino Lamborghini sportscar. Though only a concept, the detail is spectacular enough to lead viewers to question whether the images are truly of a shoe or, in fact, close-up shots of the real thing.
This article on depression and design is such an inspiration to anyone who believes that from dire times comes great designs. The article refers to a past, not so long ago, when material shortages, cost constraints and a desire for new design encouraged a whole new generation of designers. If you seek the perfect opportunity for a chance to springboard your latest greatest idea into the marketplace, your time is now. Allow your passion for your unique idea to go forward by affording more time and effort than ever, both at the drawing board and in the garage. Take this opportunity to move forward with that recurring desire to create the ideal product that you always wish you had invented, but never brought to fruition. The opportunity is here, the market is ready, so what better time than now?
When I first saw this photograph, it was a moment of deep thought. For a few seconds this image rattled my focused mind and my imagination swelled with questions that my eyes wanted answered. The imagery is very strong. It looks like the cover of Nevermind, it looks like the split second after a shark bite, or even the ink spray of a squid. Then my mind lapsed into deep thought, again, about explosions in space, vivid colors in darkness, and what it may sound like to see and hear bursts of light in the nothingness of space. All in all, I hope that you may find some inspiration in viewing this photograph, and perhaps it stirs your imagination into some moment of abstract thought like I encountered.
The New York Times has just submitted its Year In Ideas 2008 collection for your approval. This alphabetical hit-list of great ideas was compiled for viewers to look back into a year of substantial ideas that have left their mark in many genres. Included are a few winners of the design world. TED viewers may recognize Josh Klein’s vending machine for crows design. Or maybe you saw Timesculpture earlier this year, an interesting display of video editing that was used for a Toshiba advertising campaign. Take the time to peruse this Year in Ideas and look at the innovative ways these creative people have gambled on a once seemingly odd idea. It can be an inspiration to all of us.
