P1 Article & Sketches

A Raw Materials Nightmare: The Blue Pine Disaster, 4 part article
http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/a_raw_materials_nightmare_the_blue_pine_disaster_part_1_23680.asp

Summary:  There is an infestation of the mountain pine beetles destroying millions of lodgepole pine trees on the west coast.  The problem is that this species are a small diameter tree so its structural support is a large factor in harvesting the trees quickly.  Sadly non-access roads, fuel, labor, saw mills, transportation, etc. is making it difficult to harvest them on time increasing fire hazards and loss of material. Another problem is how to use this large surplus of material faster then it is coming in.  These 4 articles explain the forward movement in trying to solve these problems.


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P1 Illustrator Research

Justin Bua (New York/ California)
Projects: skateboards, CD covers, posters, advertising campaigns, video games, music video background, shoes, animated series "Urbania."
Why I like:  rich colors with exaggerated perspective, captures pure emotion, good use of lighting that sets the scene, each character tells a story.
http://www.justinbua.com




Kazuhiko Nakamura (Japan)
Projects: 3D art, book covers, exhibitions, posters, online magazine layouts, CD covers
Why I like: cyber punk & surrealist style,  extreme attention for detail, color palette and ambient lighting, his combination of man vs. machine
http://www.mechanicalmirage.com/



Ross McEwan (London)
Projects: ? ,  freelance illustrator & print designer
Why I like: dark abstract illustrations, minimal use of color, simple portraits yet complex transformation within.
http://fussedmag.com/05-2012/blogs/illustrator-ross-mcewan.html



My FAV!!!
Russ Mills (United Kingdom)
Projects:  music packaging designs, record covers, book covers, stage set designs, painter,
Why I like: the energy from textures, brush strokes and color with a balanced greyscale figure done in various line weights.
http://www.behance.net/byroglyphics

Nicoletta Ceccoli (Italy)
Projects:  books,  art exhibits in Italy, US and UK
Why I like:  beauty of imagination, story within (dreamlike work), softness,  
http://www.nicolettaceccoli.com/



Salty Shadow (China)
Project: mixed media illustrator with a major in industrial design:)
Why I like: fluidity and bleeding of colors- like that of watercolor paintings, bright colors and various line combinations
http://saltyshadow.deviantart.com/gallery/
 
Yosuke Ueno (Japan)
Projects: ? illustrator
Why I like: playful, fun, magical scenes, beautiful bursts of color, odd/wierd creatures yet
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/japanese-pop-surrealism-by



Mark Ryden (California)
Projects: exhibited work in museums and galleries
Why I like: imagery, innocence vs darkness/seductive positioning, combining characters and celebrity/ historical figures in an interesting environment
http://www.markryden.com/
 

Charis Tsevis (Greece)
Projects: client list- Nike, PepsiCo., Toyota, Ikea; advertising agencies- TBWA/Chiat/Day, Saatchi & Saatchi LA, DDB Munich and Leo Burnett Hong Kong; media- Time, Fortune, Wired and the Wall Street Journal
Why I like: the use of various attributes/products to make up a final composition
http://www.mypixel.se/articles/design/beautiful-digital-art-illustrations-charis-tsevis/

P1 Research

Furniture Design: Piet Hein Eek's making furniture, made of furniture, made of furniture
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/piet-hein-eek-waste-waste

How to Design a Sexier Green Light Bulb
http://www.psfk.com/2014/01/plumen-002-light-bulb.html#!sbsbB

First Food 3D Printer Launched by 3D Systems
http://www.dezeen.com/2014/01/09/first-food-3d-printer-launched-by-3d-systems-at-ces/

12 Beautiful Photos of Ridiculous Cell Phone Towers Disguised As Trees http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681923/12-beautiful-photos-of-ridiculous-cell-phone-towers- disguised-as-trees#2

These High-Tech Underwear Keep Your Farts From Smelling
http://www.fastcoexist.com/3020388/these-high-tech-underwear-keep-your-farts-from-smelling

This Eco-Friendly Sex Toy Was A Prank, But Now It's Becoming Reality
http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681836/this-eco-friendly-sex-toy-was-a-prank-but-now-its-becoming-reality

Incredible ChefPro 3D Printer Creates Sweet Custom Candies!
http://inhabitat.com/incredible-chefpro-3d-printer-for-custom-candy-is-sweet/

'Appvice' Blocks Distracted Driving
http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1395&doc_id=270897&itc=dn_analysis_element&

Dragonflies and frogs inspired the best of biomimicry in 2013
http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2014/01/08/best-2013-biomimicry-robots

Engineering Toy To Empower Girls
http://www.core77.com/blog/education/engineering_toy_to_empower_girls__23645.asp

A Raw Materials Nightmare: The Blue Pine Disaster, Part 1
http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/a_raw_materials_nightmare_the_blue_pine_disaster_part_1_23680.asp

Disney Research Presents Optically-Enabled 3D-Printed Interactive Objects
http://www.core77.com/blog/digital_fabrication/must-see_video_disney_research_presents_optically-enabled_3d-printed_interactive_objects_23591.asp

The Lesson of the Parasite
http://www.core77.com/blog/columns/the_lesson_of_the_parasite_23828.asp

A Pedal-Powered Packmule:  Exclusive Interview with Donkey Bike Designer Ben Wilson
http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/a_pedal-powered_packmule_exclusive_interview_with_donky_bike_designer_ben_wilson_23825.asp

Ento: The art of eating insects
http://www.core77.com/blog/case_study/case_study_ento_the_art_of_eating_insects_21841.asp

Biomimicry 3.8:  What Would You Ask Nature?
http://www.core77.com/blog/sustainable_design/biomimicry_38_what_would_you_ask_nature_21799.asp

Ello

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