Below are some of the most recent submissions swissmiss blog birthday party flickr pool. Thank you all for contributing! YAY!
Paul Octavious Prints
Thrilled to learn that Paul Octavious is selling Giclée Prints of his Stacked Photo Series.
DIY Days
Why haven’t I heard of DIY Days earlier? Seems like a fantastic conference and overall idea. Can’t believe I just missed it.
DIY Days from Sabi Pictures on Vimeo.
Timber Table
Timber is a beauty of a table that doesn’t need any tools for assembly. (See video below). Designed by Julian Kyhl.
Timber Out of the Box from julian kyhl on Vimeo.
Save Bookmark
The Save Bookmark is a brilliant idea, but now if only they would offer a template that allows you to print out a whole bunch on one sheet of paper instead of just ONE. I take that back. You can download an eco-friendly version here, with multiples on one page. YAY!
Multiple Bookmarks Download PDF.
(via stilsucht)
ID Guard Stamp
I fully agree with Alex: What a great idea! Cover up all of your private information before you throw it in the bin/recycling or even to be extra safe before you shred it with the ID Guard Stamp.
The Chalkboard Speech Bubble
Amit Gupta sent me the above photo for the ‘virtual guest flickr pool’ which will be showcased at next week’s swissmiss blog birthday party here in Brooklyn.
Needless to say it put a huge smile on my face. I asked him where he got the fab chalkboard speech bubble from. Duh, PhotoJojo Store, of course!
Thank you Amit!
Car Print Raincoat
I spent the past 4 years checking out girls clothes for little Ella Joy. I am just slowly warming up to the idea of buying boys clothes… Not that Tilo is old enough for a raincoat yet, but this Limited Edition Car Print Raincoat by Polarn O.Pyret is simply adorable.
99% Conference 2010: Motion Graphics
I truly enjoyed the 99% Conference 2010: Motion Graphics. In the spirit of making ideas happen, they evolve the identity of the 99% Conference every year. For the 2010 edition of this intimate gathering focused on creative execution, the motion graphics were all about bold colors and crisp, decisive movement.
Art direction by Behance’s Matias Corea, animation by Hugh Gran.
99% Conference 2010: Motion Graphics from 99% on Vimeo.
Toothbrushing Timer
This toothbrushing timer made me look and smile. Will pull it up tonight when brushing teeth with our little Ella Joy!
(thank you Rán)
Megaphone
Just discovered this Megaphone. Not sure what I’d use it for but it would sure look good in our studio. Maybe we could use it to talk to the folks on the boats floating by our studio window?
14% by Laura Strasser
Gesa Hansen, the charming designer behind this beauty of a desk visited swismiss studio yesterday. During her bubbly, delightful visit, Gesa told me about her friend Laura Strasser and the 14% hanging lamp. Each porcelain lampshade is a cast of the previous, larger shade and is itself the model for the next, smaller one.
Yep, tagged with #wishlist.
Tattoo Meter
Tattoo Meter by Eduardo Alessi. Made me look. (And no, I’d personally never get a tattoo myself!)
D.I.Y.Honey
Lena Goldsteiner came up with a beehive for your balcony, backyard or rooftop garden. Who said that living in the city means you can’t keep bees?
As a beekeeper, you are direct observer of the symbiosis of animal, plants and human. Inspired by Richard Buckminster Fullers theory of Synergetics and Albert Einstein direct and simple conclusion:
“If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe the man would only have 4 years of life left.
NO MORE BEES
NO MORE POLLINATION
NO MORE PLANTS
NO MORE ANIMALS
NO MORE MAN.”
– Albert Einstein
Where cursors come from
Where Cursors Come From made me smile. I am so glad I finally have a good explanation for little Ella Joy.
(via fab bblinks)
CreativeMornings with Jay Parkinson
CreativeMornings, May 21th 2010, 8.30am – 10am
Jay Parkinson will be the speaker at this month’s CreativeMornings. He is a pediatrician and preventive medicine specialist with a masters in public health. Fast Company calls him The Doctor of the Future and one of The Top 10 Most Creative People in Health Care. Esquire Magazine calls him one of 2009’s Best and Brightest Radicals & Rebels Who Are Changing the World. Jay runs a design and consulting firm called The Future Well. He designs products and services that have a positive impact on health and happiness.
This month’s event will again (!) be hosted by the generous folks over at the amazing Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO. If you are not familiar with the space, get ready for a real treat.
R.S.V.P will open at noon monday sunday may 16th, 2010 over at creativemornings.eventbrite.com!
Please let us know if you r.s.v.p’d but can no longer make it. Our events fill up quickly and we usually keep a waiting list. Thank you! And at the morning of the event, make sure to put on your chatty networking hats!
Breakfast will be generously sponsored by our sponsor MailChimp
MailChimp is a fantastic service that makes it easy to send email newsletters to your customers, manage your subscriber lists, and track campaign performance. A big yay-hooray to the team over at MailChimp!
ABOUT CREATIVEMORNINGS
CreativeMornings is a monthly morning gathering of creative types. Each event includes a 10 minute lecture, followed by a 20 minute group discussion. The gathering begins at 8:30am with the topic presentation starting at 9:00am and everyone taking off for work at 10am. CreativeMornings are free of charge!
Be the first to know when r.s.v.p’s open up, follow CreativeMornings on twitter!
Check out pictures of previous CreativeMornings over at Flickr.
View all the taped CreativeMorning talks we’ve put up on the web so far over at Vimeo.
YES, WE’RE / SORRY, WE’RE
Inspired by their previous experiment with paper signs, the guys of Aesthetic Apparatus decided to take the plunge and print actual plastic window signs. According to their site they are shiny and smell like a brand-new Barbie doll ass. Available for sale singularly or as a set of four.
Yep, made me smile!
Papa Products
The lovely folks over at Papa Products sent me an amazing custom embroidered Baby Carrier Cover sporting a big giant white cross. Yes, of course, I am loving it!
The 1Z is a cover for the industry’s most popular carrier brands, including all models of the Baby Bjorn, the Infantino Comfortrider, Chicco, as well as several other structured front carriers. Protect the carrier from spit-up and drool! Machine-wash the 1Z when baby makes a mess to minimize the need to wash the carrier.
Brilliant! PapaProducts Baby Carrier Cover.
Jim Coudal on “What’s Next?”
The Design Glut ladies asked Jim Coudal in this interview “What’s Next?” His answer:
I don’t know what’s next! It’s kind of a joke, but we’re proudly “without business plan” in our 13th year. We’ve had a lot of things not work, and that’s OK too. If it’s a good idea and it gets you excited, try it, and if it bursts into flames, that’s going to be exciting too. People always ask, “What is your greatest failure?” I always have the same answer – We’re working on it right now, it’s gonna be awesome!
Nook
The Pebble Mattress by Nook is supposed to be the world’s most considered infant mattress. From a unique air layer that fosters oxygen flow inside the mattress, to the superior softness of all-natural eucalyptus fibers, to the unique pebbled surface that promotes air circulation, every detail is examined for maximum breathability, non-toxicity and smart design in the crib.
All I know is that it looks pretty darn cool. Made me Nook.
(via coolmompicks)
Be a virtual guest
Preparation for our upcoming swissmiss-blog-birthday party on may 26th, 2010 are in full swing. Get ready for Alphorns, Cheese and Photo Booth Fun! Did you buy a ticket yet?
Not in NYC? No problem, join us virtually, like the lovely folks on the images above.
Take a photo of yourself holding up a sign saying either where you’re from, your url, twitter name or any other type of birthday message that you wouldn’t mind displayed on a huge giant screen. The photos in this Flickr group will be rotating on the screen during the event. Add your image to the group or if you do not have a Flickr Account, email it to me and I’ll add it on your behalf.
(While I love the collages people have sent in, it’s all about having you be part of the festivities, so please include yourself in a photo…)
The Vanishing of the Bees
Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomen has brought beekepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and hundred of other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables.
Vanishing of the Bees follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in the quest to protect their honeybees.
Here’s how you can take action:
Brighten up your garden with some bee-friendly flower seeds. Plant wildflower seeds in your garden, patio pots or window boxes to provide essential nutrition for bees.
vanishingbees.com (<-- this site needs help)