THE MACHINE from Bent Image Lab is an animated story following a machined creature as his independence and knowledge of the world grows. Great video.

Midway - Message from the Gyre by Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan has assembled a moving collection of photos that illustrate the impact pollution has had on our ocean in ways that words cannot. On  Chris’s site chrisjordan.com the collection of images where described as follows:

These photographs of albatross chicks were made just a few weeks ago on Midway Atoll, a tiny stretch of sand and coral near the middle of the North Pacific. The nesting babies are fed bellies-full of plastic by their parents, who soar out over the vast polluted ocean collecting what looks to them like food to bring back to their young…

Visit chrisjordan.com for his full account of gathering these images.

Full Series: Midway Message from the Gyre

The Eigenharp Alpha is a “professional level instrument” produced by London based Eigenlabs. This new-aged instrument allows the musician to “play and improvise using a limitless range of sounds with virtuoso skill”. The Eigenharp Alph has 120 playing keys, 12 percussion keys, two strip controllers and a breath pipe.

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The Solar Decathalon 2009 is wrapping up tomorrow. This is a pretty cool event that pushes the boundaries of household energy use and perception of homes in general.

The Solar Decathalon 2009 Official Site

dyson air multiplier

Dyson has made its name by creating innovative products that are completely unique from its competitors and heir latest creation The Dyson Air Multiplier is no exception. It looks nothing like its competitors.

As described by Dyson:

The Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan works very differently to conventional fans. It uses Air Multiplier™ technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of smooth air. With no blades or grill, it’s safe, easy to clean and doesn’t cause unpleasant buffeting.

Dyson Air Multiplier Product Page

Volkswagen’s new campaign “The Fun Theory” is out to show that a little fun can change behavior for the better. According to Volkswagen’s before and afer audit 66% more people used the stairs after they received their piano makeover. The best part, fun was had by all. Tom would be proud.

It’s been a while since the bicycle has been re-invented by any stretch of the imagination. Designed by Olli Erkkila, this bizarre looking bicycle forgoes the front fork for a much different approach. The “Forkless-Cruiser” was made as Erkkila’s graduation project at the Institute of Design in Lahti, Finland.

Edward Barbier - 3-Marsh Relief

While in Savannah, GA this past week I was literally stopped in my tracks by the work of Edward Barbier. With his unique and unmistakable approach to sculpture Barbier is broadened his work from arthropods to the low country landscape that surround his home in the coastal region of Georgia.

Edward Barbier’s site – edwardbarbier.com

It resonates through this video that there is a tremendous amount of mutual respect between Author/Illustrator Maurice Sendak & Director Spike Jonez. Although they are generations apart they seem to be on the same creative page, driven by their own vision as it applies to their medium of choice.

Where the Wild Things Are Official Movie Site

Innovation in the beverage industry has stagnated for the past decade or so, with little to no change in the delivery of product. The above video shows how Coke is looking to push the envelope with all sorts of new technology… and clearly no plans to stop serving its product by the gallon if possible.