Monthly Archives: July 2009

How strong do you like your coffee? Pantone 1545 C please

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How strong do you like your coffee? Pantone 1545 C please

Here’s one for the graphic designers among you — those of you who both know and use Pantone colors. This mug set is available in Pantone colors 464 C, 1395 C, 175 C AND 1545 C. Of course, your local coffee bar is going to be more than happy to service your request for coffee in a particular shade rather than dumping it in one a paper cup as per usual. Apparently, 1545 C is the perfect “Espresso” color, followed by a 175 C “Americano”, 464 C “Latte” and 1395 C “Cappuccino”. Of course, I can’t tell if those are accurate colors because my monitor isn’t correctly calibrated. Then again, Read more »

Gakken launches self-assembly 4-bit microcomputer

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Gakken launches self-assembly 4-bit microcomputer

Some seriously retro geekery for you here, with Gakken’s launch of the GMC4 4-bit microcomputer. Self-assembly required, it features a 20-key keypad, single 7-segment LED, seven individual LEDs, and comes with seven bits of software built in: an organ (basic tone generator), sound hit game, whack-a-mole, tennis, a timer, music player and morse code generator. Here’s a cool knol on programming the Gakken GMC-4 microcomputer, and below is a video demoing a little of what it can do. Read more »

Elite Banana Banao Cellphone Straps and Massager

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Elite Banana Banao Cellphone Straps and Massager

I came across Elite Banana Banao a while ago and I thought I should share it with everyone on FG. Originally from the weird and wonderful land of Japan, Banao is a banana with various clothing and accessories stuck on to him. For the cellphone strap versions of Banao, there is one with a tie and cellphone, one in a tuxedo, one holding a shopping bag, and two sitting in a hot dog bun-shaped chair. Seriously though, how cool would it be to have a banana sitting in a hot dog bun with a cat on his lap hanging off your phone. Read more »

Awesome 3D Architectural projections

by Franky Branckaute
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555Kubik has released a documentary around the theme “How would it be if a house was dreaming?” The conception of this project consistently derives from its underlying architecture – the theoretic conception and visual pattern of the Hamburg Kunsthalle. The Basic idea of narration was to dissolve and break through the strict architecture of O. M. Ungers “Galerie der Gegenwart”. Resultant permeabilty of the solid facade uncovers different interpretations of conception, geometry and aesthetics expressed through graphics and movement. A situation of reflexivity evolves – describing the constitution and spacious perception of this location by means of the building itself. Read more »