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November 20 2012
A “Nature” Photographer’s Allegorical Tall Tales

A “Nature” Photographer’s Allegorical Tall Tales

Simen Johan uses taxidermy, live animals, and physical dioramas to depict nature as humans see it.

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Turning Handcrafted Furniture Production Into Performance

Turning Handcrafted Furniture Production Into Performance

Raphael Volkmer calls on German tradition to create unique stools from recycled pewter, all before the customer’s eyes.

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Sandcastles Solidified Into Permanent Housing, With The Help Of Bacteria

Sandcastles Solidified Into Permanent Housing, With The Help Of Bacteria

By repurposing a process developed for construction, a team of designers discovered how to build a sandcastle that won’t wash away.

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Sweden’s Open-Source Music Festival Lets Fans Vet Its Branding

Sweden’s Open-Source Music Festival Lets Fans Vet Its Branding

Bruce Mau Design used Facebook as a feedback tool during a project for a Swedish music festival.

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A Bridge Supported Only By Helium Balloons

A Bridge Supported Only By Helium Balloons

At Tatton Park’s third biennial, French artist Olivier Grossetete installed an Up-esque piece of installation art.

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With Scriptkit, Code Simple iPad Apps In The Time It Takes To Read This Post

With Scriptkit, Code Simple iPad Apps In The Time It Takes To Read This Post

Even non-coders can use Scriptkit for iPad to prototype web-powered iPad apps, all without ever touching a keyboard.

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Our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide For Eco-Warriors

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Our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide For Eco-Warriors

From a lamp made from recycled egg cartons to a reusable water bottle, our picks for sustaining the planet and good cheer.

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FingerSense Could Finally Make Touch Screens As Versatile As Desktops

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FingerSense Could Finally Make Touch Screens As Versatile As Desktops

Chris Harrison’s software can recognize knuckle-taps and other kinds of gestural input, unlocking new ways to interact with our mobile devices.

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