Something I looked at while researching my ‘artofsound’ project. The organic resolution to seeing the object change in reaction to the sound is really really nice, as opposed to running it through a series of computer programs to see an output.

Very nice.

http://www.sky-writing.com/

A printer that actually creates things in 3D, from a computer program. Sounds absolutely amazing, I’d love to see it actually working though. Picture from popsci.com.

http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technology/19ad302897772110vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html

Official site here: fabathome.org

Considering everything is looking to be moving towards complete digital (e-paper, OLED etc), the idea of enforcing technology on something that is both ‘old’ and entirely analogue is very interesting. A company wants to put RFID chips into staples to allow easy recovery of lost documents. Source: Popular Science magazine

I’ve been thinking about starting a project on this, looking at simplifying mobile phone interface design to get rid of the nasty images that don’t actually display much. Similar to the ‘Greenium’ and ‘Redium’ 3rd party themes for Nokia Series 60 v3 devices. Would be interesting to see how long it takes Symbian / Nokia to get involved with the same thinking.

I’m sure most people will have seen this by now. Microsoft have unveiled a table reminiscent of the iPhone, allowing complete control and integration with exisiting technology such as mobile phones and mp3 players. Interesting idea, not sure yet on the concept of building it into a table but still very clever.

Tagging a building with a giant projector and a laser pointer, allowing artists to draw on objects previously unreachable.

http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?page_id=76#video

A constantly updating resource that creates graphic elements from emotions posted on blogs all around the world.

http://wefeelfine.org

A number of pictures of unique cloud formations, part of the inspiration towards our cloudiness project.

http://leenks.com/link70511.htm

Thanks to Joe for this. We’re still looking at cloud images after the cloudiness brief, here are some really nice ideas.

http://www.baraskit.se/random/archive/31/fun_with_clouds.html

An Umbrella modified to control iTunes when moved. Interesting idea!!

http://www.proto-typen.org/ibrella/doc.html