todosomething

Very interesting new piece from todosomething via Specific Merchandise. Just think that the balance of materials is very nicely judged, with the concrete being treated as the cushion, and also the flash of colour with the painted board ends.

Pylon Design Winner

I guess this is what happens when you have an MP, the Energy secretary, Chris Hunhe on the judging panel of what should be a creative competition. The winning design for the recent brief is just plain dull, and its certainly not going to look any better in twenty years time. I am not saying my initial sketch is better in any way, (i did not even enter), but I think the idea of creating a hybrid pylon is much more future thinking. The middle of the pylon is a wind turbine, feeding directly back into the thing it is supporting, the grid. In built up or conservation areas, just leave out the turbine.
At least there is one saving grace with this competition, there was no obligation to use or develop the winning design, and they are looking at others.

Edward Taylor

Edward Taylor's Helios light ... "a task lamp composed entirely of high strength magnets, totally customisable, capable of being assembled or dismantled with ease. Aluminum, Steel, Walnut, Rubber."

La Bolleur

For those of you who have taken my previous advice to keep tabs on La bolleur, and are in the know already, apologies. I love them, and can put their success down to the most basic, overiding desire to only make, organise and get involved with projects that they Really want too. The obvious enjoyment of the work imbues the finished projects with wonderful mellow energy.

Pierre Ospina

Bert Jansch 1943 - 2011

Very, very sad news Yesterday, with the death of Bert Jansch. I think (hope) 6 Music will be paying homage to the great man today, so should be worth tuning in.

Arik Levy

Objects of the highest quality and interest from the brilliant Arik Levy across the London Design Festival.