http://picocool.com The daily pulse of cool. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:56:43 -0400 en http://picocool.com/art/big-city-freaks---graffiti-crew-sydney/ http://picocool.com/art/big-city-freaks---graffiti-crew-sydney/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:56:43 -0400 tgmuseum art http://picocool.com/art/big-city-freaks---graffiti-crew-sydney/

A look into one of Sydneys greatest graffiti groups The Big City Freaks. Its members have all made major contributions to the aerosol artform since its birth in late 1983 and continue to do so.

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/tons-of-twitter-fail-whales/ http://picocool.com/art/tons-of-twitter-fail-whales/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:10:05 -0400 laurasweet art http://picocool.com/art/tons-of-twitter-fail-whales/

A round up of everything inspired by the famous Twitter Fail Whale from fine art to cupcakes, tattoos and even carved pumpkins.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/vintage-album-covers/ http://picocool.com/design/vintage-album-covers/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:42:02 -0400 brainpicker design http://picocool.com/design/vintage-album-covers/

3 incredible archives of vintage jazz album & LP cover designs, including work by iconic designer Alex Steinweiss, who invented the album cover in 1938

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/3-story-clocktower-penthouse-hits-the-market/ http://picocool.com/architecture/3-story-clocktower-penthouse-hits-the-market/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:53:26 -0400 laurasweet architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/3-story-clocktower-penthouse-hits-the-market/

The 3 story penthouse in DUMBO, Brooklyn has just gone on the market. One of the most coveted pieces of real estate, the location boasts 4 gigantic clocks and views to die for. Huge photo gallery, features list, prices and contact info.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/hanging-speakers/ http://picocool.com/design/hanging-speakers/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:37:17 -0400 sara design http://picocool.com/design/hanging-speakers/

Taking inspiration from the bird nest design, the ingeniously talented Neelam Singh designed an innovative speaker that took the entry in the Altec Lancing Speaker design competition. In an effort to minimize the ground space, she designed the speakers in the shape of the bird nest that can be hung from the ceiling enabling the house owners to make maximum utilization of the space available.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/splitterbot-headphone-sharing--mini-bot/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/splitterbot-headphone-sharing--mini-bot/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:41:12 -0400 emilychang lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/splitterbot-headphone-sharing--mini-bot/

A cute little headphone splitter in the form of a little robot. l"Some robots are evil automatons hellbent on mankind's destruction, while others just want to help you share music with your friends. The Splitterbot is the friendly kind of robot. Pull off his head to reveal a male headphone plug... he doesn't mind. Pop his head on top of your iPhone, iPod or other similar audio playing device. Then plug a pair of headphones into each of his eye sockets. Splitterbot doesn't mind, he simply distributes your music to both sets of headphones so that you and a friend can listen at once. What a selfless robot he is... torturing himself for your pleasure. Seems like you could be a bit more appreciative of his efforts."

11 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/doop-alarm-clock-by-tan-weihao-rios/ http://picocool.com/design/doop-alarm-clock-by-tan-weihao-rios/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:17:22 -0400 Culturepush design http://picocool.com/design/doop-alarm-clock-by-tan-weihao-rios/

Designer Tan Weihao Rios, has come up with this cute alarm clock for you all to wake up with or -alternatively- catch some exta Zzzz with.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/sharpie--wall---incredible-murals-1/ http://picocool.com/design/sharpie--wall---incredible-murals-1/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:35:12 -0400 Sucasa design http://picocool.com/design/sharpie--wall---incredible-murals-1/

New design trend: Astonishing (and cheap) wall murals using only Sharpies or Magic Markers. This one is by London artist Charlotte Mann.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/iphone-dock-sketches/ http://picocool.com/design/iphone-dock-sketches/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:28:49 -0400 pharmdawg design http://picocool.com/design/iphone-dock-sketches/

It looks like your iPhone is relaxing on a hammock,,You open and flip the parasol in the sun to get electricity and close and fix it on the hammock to charge your iPhone.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/daft-punk-x-silly-thing-1000-kubrick/ http://picocool.com/design/daft-punk-x-silly-thing-1000-kubrick/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:36:15 -0400 yietze design http://picocool.com/design/daft-punk-x-silly-thing-1000-kubrick/

Silly Thing curated a set of Medicom Toy 1000% Kubricks in the semblance of legendary electronic artists Daft Punk. Printed with the Daft Punk logo on their backs, each figure is adorned with the corresponding musicians' iconic stage gear. The lower leg is marked with the Silly Thing logo and comes packaged in a co-branded Silly Thing and Daft Life Ltd. box. But you knew that. Here's the big news: they'll be available October 1st, 2009 at select retailers including Joyce, Think Silly Store, Dover Street Market, Surrender, Contemporary Fix and colette. Retails for approximately $1650 USD.

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/dieter-rams-snow-white-series---1956/ http://picocool.com/design/dieter-rams-snow-white-series---1956/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:30:10 -0400 Sucasa design http://picocool.com/design/dieter-rams-snow-white-series---1956/

German designer Dieter Rams created groundbreaking designs for HiFi systems, turntables, phonographs and other electronics, which are the basis for Apple's iPod and other design.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/iphone-notepod/ http://picocool.com/culture/iphone-notepod/ Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:16:34 -0400 pharmdawg culture http://picocool.com/culture/iphone-notepod/

The iPhone style Notes on one side you'll find 52mm by 77mm of blank space floating in darkness that looks like your iPhone screen

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/ceramic-speakers/ http://picocool.com/technology/ceramic-speakers/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:25:56 -0400 emilychang technology http://picocool.com/technology/ceramic-speakers/

Made by Joey Roth, designer of the Sorapot.The Ceramic Speakers, "made from porcelain, cork, and Baltic birch. Each material is minimally finished, left to add its natural beauty to the design. The included amplifier is made from stainless steel sheet metal, with a cast iron base and paulownia volume slider. Aside from the electronic components, plastic is completely avoided in the system's construction.Pre-order one of the first 200 now for $495. and get your Ceramic Speakers in early November, before they hit stores. If you change your mind, you can completely refund your order at any time. $495 is the complete cost of the system, not a partial deposit."

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/ipanties/ http://picocool.com/fashion/ipanties/ Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:37:25 -0400 factoryjoe fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/ipanties/

They say the iPhone is intuitively easy to operate. What if the same intuitiveness was brought to the user "sexperience" of underwear? Consider the iPanties, a suggestively obvious way to put your slider finger to good use.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/mapterritory-shows-augmented-reality-of-the-future/ http://picocool.com/technology/mapterritory-shows-augmented-reality-of-the-future/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:17:11 -0400 invisiblepilot technology http://picocool.com/technology/mapterritory-shows-augmented-reality-of-the-future/

Map/Territory, by designer Timo Arnall, is a concept video of what it might be like to interact with a map embedded in real life - not just on a phone or on a computer screen. Imagine a world where a flick of the wrist draws up all the information you need in real time and space. Check out the 30-second clip..

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/culture/meet-the-artist-behind-the-retro-madmen-images/ http://picocool.com/culture/meet-the-artist-behind-the-retro-madmen-images/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:11:00 -0400 laurasweet culture http://picocool.com/culture/meet-the-artist-behind-the-retro-madmen-images/

With the growing popularity of AMC's MadMen, whose 3rd season premieres tomorrow, and the uber popular MadMen yourself icon generator, meet the artist behind all the cool retro images.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/rss-pillow/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/rss-pillow/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:15:02 -0400 daynah lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/rss-pillow/

STOP THE PRESSES! Or rather, start them. RSS simplifies the process of sifting through "RANDY'S RAD xXBLOGXx" and "MSNBC Tonight" way easier. And in the spirit of efficiency, we hope to expedite the process at which you experience comfort through our highly sophisticated "stuff-comfy-cotton-in-to-fleece-cover-and-sew" process. So don't be selfish, and feed your inner geek, and your couch!

12 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/tsa-works---dark-biwak-1/ http://picocool.com/architecture/tsa-works---dark-biwak-1/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:25:20 -0400 MikeGusto architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/tsa-works---dark-biwak-1/

Martin Bttger aka TSA Works releases images of his sculpture Dark Biwak. Produced in 2007 as part of Bttger's final art school project, Dark Biwak is is made out of cardboard and wood at 512x6 meters. Built in Berlin's Uferstudios, the piece has an accompanying book exploring the theoretical side of the project

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/witty-wetsuits-for-the-hip-surfer/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/witty-wetsuits-for-the-hip-surfer/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:21:25 -0400 laurasweet lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/witty-wetsuits-for-the-hip-surfer/

These four wetsuits utilize special inks and a mapping process to give the illusion of 1) having been bittenby a shark, 2) looking like a Whale Shark, 3) resembling a rusted steampunk Jules Verne type craft and 4) Anatomical Musculature.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/dumpster-diving/ http://picocool.com/architecture/dumpster-diving/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:56 -0400 Kumi architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/dumpster-diving/

Awesome swimming pool for urban area! Great example of reusing exiting material and make something super fun.

7 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/about-those-buddha-phones/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/about-those-buddha-phones/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:46:24 -0400 laurasweet lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/about-those-buddha-phones/

There's been some buzz about Buddha mobile phones lately. Here's the real story on all the available Buddha phones on the market, including which are actually blessed.

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/ten-of-the-coolest-most-powerful-supercomputers/ http://picocool.com/technology/ten-of-the-coolest-most-powerful-supercomputers/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:13:55 -0400 emilychang technology http://picocool.com/technology/ten-of-the-coolest-most-powerful-supercomputers/

"For decades, supercomputers have helped scientists perform calculations that would not have been possible on regular computers of that time. Not only has the construction of supercomputers helped push the envolope of what is possible within the computing field, but the calculations supercomputers have performed for us have helped further both science and technology, and ultimately our lives.This post pays tribute to some of the most powerful supercomputers the world has seen, all the way from the 1970s until today."

12 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/motorized-lego-at-at-as-a-pet-photograhy-prints/ http://picocool.com/art/motorized-lego-at-at-as-a-pet-photograhy-prints/ Fri, 29 May 2009 11:37:20 -0400 invisiblepilot art http://picocool.com/art/motorized-lego-at-at-as-a-pet-photograhy-prints/

Nick Drummond photography prints of his AT-AT at play.. This became a bit of a viral hit in early 2009, appearing on the front of the starwars.com website, published in Wired magazine and being blogged all over the place. (Super Cool & Yet Geeky) Prints available..

19 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/clock-clock---digital-clock-made-from-analog-clocks/ http://picocool.com/art/clock-clock---digital-clock-made-from-analog-clocks/ Tue, 19 May 2009 21:08:18 -0400 ChrisFizik art http://picocool.com/art/clock-clock---digital-clock-made-from-analog-clocks/

a bunch of analog clocks put together and timed to form the digits of a digital clock. part design, part art.

19 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/got-milk--heres-a-fresh-way-to-get-calcium-8-pics/ http://picocool.com/art/got-milk--heres-a-fresh-way-to-get-calcium-8-pics/ Wed, 06 May 2009 14:31:27 -0400 Bloomacious art http://picocool.com/art/got-milk--heres-a-fresh-way-to-get-calcium-8-pics/

You can't help but get a charge out of this cleverly photographed campaign from Alena Nikiforova. As each model gets doused the look of amusement is pretty obvious. Most of this is done using clever photo manipulation and styling. The skin tones are so creamy and gorgeous it really is an amazing collection.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/sleek-pristine-house-on-the-rocks/ http://picocool.com/architecture/sleek-pristine-house-on-the-rocks/ Sun, 03 May 2009 10:14:55 -0400 alan architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/sleek-pristine-house-on-the-rocks/

Wonderfully minimal pre-fab house from Anderson Anderson Architecture is the epitome of modern architecture now.

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/ideapaint-1/ http://picocool.com/design/ideapaint-1/ Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:50:34 -0400 ChrisFizik design http://picocool.com/design/ideapaint-1/

IdeaPaint helps you make ideas happen in the existing areas around your creative space or office. It turns your walls into dry-erase surfaces!

21 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/sony-walkman-nw-e013/ http://picocool.com/technology/sony-walkman-nw-e013/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:51:41 -0400 daynah technology http://picocool.com/technology/sony-walkman-nw-e013/

Clearly aimed at female gadget fiends, Sony's new Walkman NW-E013 set of mp3 players will likely be a hit with the ladies this holiday season. Offering 1-gigabyte of memory, the tiny lipstick-like devices come in sky blue, hot pink, and, well... you get the idea.And just in case anyone had any doubts about the targeted demographic, Sony even created a set cutesy little carrying cases with straps for the devices. If you've been lamenting the fact that your girlfriend doesn't understand your fascination with gadgets, this might be your chance to convince her to come over to the dark side for just 10,980 yen ($101.52) starting December 19th here.Via http://dvice.com/archives/2007/11/sony_rolls_out_new_walkmans_fo.php

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/sometimes-you-just-1/ http://picocool.com/art/sometimes-you-just-1/ Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:54:58 -0400 alan art http://picocool.com/art/sometimes-you-just-1/

The mug says it all. Sometimes you just have to use the f* word.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/origami-in-the-pursuit-of-perfection/ http://picocool.com/art/origami-in-the-pursuit-of-perfection/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:33:06 -0400 Silvia art http://picocool.com/art/origami-in-the-pursuit-of-perfection/

Commissioned by the advertising agency Nordpol+ Hamburg designed the origami models and consulted the stopmotion aswell as the computer animators of this world wide corperate movie that tells the story of the japanese sports brand ASICS. The movie won a Grand Prix at the Eurobest, gold at the New York festival, gold at the London International Awarts, silver at the Clio in Miami and two times bronze at ADC Germany.See more work here: mabonaorigami.comDirector: Tim Schierwater (Nordpol+ Hamburg)Art Director: Sean Kirby (Nordpol+ Hamburg)Producer: Florian Liertz (elemente-e Production)Animation: Andr Junker, Chrisoffer Wolters (Nform)Stopmotion: Kathrin Albers, Jim Lacy (Stoptrick)Origami Artist: Sipho Mabona (Mabona Origami)Read more about the making of here: http://maxon.net/pages/dyn_files/dyn_htx/htx/2481/02481_02481.html

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/gesture-based-interfaces-1/ http://picocool.com/technology/gesture-based-interfaces-1/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:29:14 -0400 Wyvern technology http://picocool.com/technology/gesture-based-interfaces-1/

The Wii-mote by Nintendo was certainly the first step towards gesture-based interfaces, but probably not the last one. Apple seems interested in taking that path too. In fact, they recently patented a new technology that would allow to mix multi-touch with voice, camera and force sensors. This would open a new world of computer-human interaction, making the whole process much more natural.

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/architecture/stair-porn/ http://picocool.com/architecture/stair-porn/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:21:31 -0500 emilychang architecture http://picocool.com/architecture/stair-porn/

stair porn is "a weblog featuring cool stairs from around the world created by Justin Anthony, a New Yorker who is currently residing in Phoenix, AZ., and was a residential restoration specialist for 25 years."

11 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/art/sublunar/ http://picocool.com/art/sublunar/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:08:16 -0400 emilychang art http://picocool.com/art/sublunar/

William Lamson is an American artist whose work includes photography, video, sculpture and performance. In a recent interview, he writes: "My work addresses issues of masculinity, amateurism, science, play and the quixotic quest for personal heroism that accompanies these subjects. I am interested in the character of the amateur, the person who is motivated by love for the activity and a desire to achieve, but is limited by a lack of physical and technical expertise. Through the exploration of this character my work deals with human struggle and how we create meaning through it."

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