I've often wondered what Beethoven's music would be like if he could harness the power of modern digital equipment. If Dutch graphic artist MC Escher was around today I would imagine he would be making imagery quite like photographer and photographic retoucher Erik Johansson. Hailing from Sweden Johansson has crafted a style where each photo demands a double take. Enjoy his extensive portfolio here and a see him explain his process here.... [Read more]

Mixtapes have long been a medium of romantic advancement. A way generations of bourgeoning couples could shyly communicate through the words or music of others. This short piece from Radiolab explains a mixtape of truly global proportions and the accidental romance that grew from it.... [Read more]

Big congratulations to Lorcan Finnegan and Lovely Productions for winning an Irish Film & Television Academy award for their short film FOXES. I was lucky enough to catch the premiere of the short at the Cork Film Festival last November. The spooky tale really stood out in the company of many other great Irish short films. Keep an eye out for it at a film festival near you.... [Read more]

This day in 1824 and inventor called Samuel Plimsoll was born. Plimsoll invented a simple graphic that has since saved millions of lives. Roman Mars from 99% Invisible recorded a short show in Samuel's honour. Today on his birthday take a moment to learn about him and his fine idea.... [Read more]

The Offset 2012 schedule has been released and as always it is jam packed with talks and discussions from the worlds leading creatives. If you're lucky enough to be attending next month you can plan your weekend here. You might remember we ran a series of experiments on the delegates and speakers at the last Offset conference. We called it Lost in Translation and you can view all the results here. It was a lot of fun so be sure to revise.... [Read more]

In a country so synonymous with bicycles it is no surprise the Dutch are at the forefront of cycling technology. Over 50% of daily travel in Holland is pedal-based and this healthy respect for human powered transport has inspired a school bus that the children cycle themselves. Manned by one adult the Bicycle School Bus seats 8 children pedaling plus a bench seat for 3 esteemed passengers. Built by Tolkamp Metaalspecials the maximum speed is 10 miles per hour and the design comes with an awning to fight off wet weather. Great Idea.... [Read more]

Stylish art & design stalwarts Aad (formerly Angry) have recently updated their website showing off recent and old work in a shiny new way. Along side their nice moodboard style layouts they have also supplied insights into some of their working practises. A well advised spot for ogling this Tuesday.... [Read more]

30 years have past since Kraftwerk's first number one with "The Model" and their indelible mark on music remains as important today as way back then. BBC's 6 Mix provides a two hour tour through the music they have influenced including a guest mix from Factory Floor. A fine soundtrack to your Monday. Click here for the link.... [Read more]

3D print your lost keys, 3D print a bunch of flowers, 3D print yourself a new kidney, all of the above are a reality on the cusp of development. Check out the possibilities in the world of 3D printing in "A Primer" on the subject delivered by Lisa Harouni at a recent Ted Talk in London. Lisa is the co-founder of Digital Forming and aims to make this technology a domestic actuality in the near future. Impressive stuff.... [Read more]

I've always admired the colourful coach-tour buses that roll into town every summer each one trying out shine the next with bright graphics. Paris based Taylor Holland has obviously shared the same admiration but taken this to the next level and compiled a glorious photo series. Shot on his daily cycle to work he now presents a vast collection of Eurobus decals in a new book published by Matmo. Behold the glorious techni-colour.... [Read more]