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[28 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 259 views]
Fluid Sculptures

According to the artist, this was actually a prototype for a dress – I’d like to see that. Personally, I feel that this has potential for much cooler installations and usages. I think it would make a really interesting conversation piece in a bar, nightclub (think blacklights) or even a hotel lobby.
Regardless of it’s usage, I am impressed with the sheer ingenuity behind this piece.
The song featured in the video is Ratatat, “Imperials” from their album LP3 (on tour now!)

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[23 Jun 2010 | One Comment | 247 views]
Glow In The Dark Outdoor Chairs

Gruppo Avanzini designed these wooden stools intended for outdoor/patio use. Alternatively, they can also be used for ottomans or even coffee tables.
Resembling something out of Alice in Wonderland, these chairs could be the main focal point of your outdoor space or could even be used as accent lighting in a bar or nightclub. Either way, they are sure to draw attention and spark up a conversation.

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[19 Jun 2010 | No Comment | 160 views]
Like popping bubble wrap…

…But a lot cooler. This neat little Flash file works the same as the infamous bubble wrap but it’s algorithm makes it a lot more fun to play with. Our readers with OCD should have some fun with this!
I did notice however that once you get all four quadrants “popped” into much smaller bubbles that the program starts to lag. This can actually provide some interesting results, allowing you to essentially “draw” in the bubble.
According to the artist, there is actually a hidden image in the bubbles. I guess you …

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[8 May 2010 | One Comment | 335 views]
Do Computers Dream of Electric Sheep?

A while back I stumbled across some software called Electric Sheep. At first, I wasn’t sure if it was a video game or what. Appearing to be harmless, I downloaded and installed it. At first, it simply told me to “wait.” OK, I thought. So I came back a while later and it had enabled a screensaver mode and was producing some pretty cool fractal art. At this point I decided to learn more about the software.
Essentially, Electric Sheep is a screensaver program that is supposed to visualize your computer’s …