“Zero” Wristwatch
February 23, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
ZERO wrist watch from Robert Dabi on Vimeo.
Wristwatch concept with no movable parts and implied animated analog information.
What Children Really Get Out of a Montessori Education
February 22, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
This is a talk by Montessori Foundation President, Tim Seldin, to Montessori educators on the outcomes of a Montessori education that we typically see in children by age twelve.
A system of true values with long term benefits.
“Montessori schools are independent and nonsectarian. The spirituality that I mention has to do with one’s sense that we are part of the web of life, that the Earth is part the cosmos, and that we are all part of the human family. We seek to inspire a sense of wonder, global understanding, a tradition of giving back to our communities through service, and a sense of personal integrity and peace.” Tim Seldin
Tracking 18th-century “Social Network” Through Letters
February 21, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Visual mapping of thousands of letters exchanged in the 18th century’s “Republic of Letters”, during the French Enlightenment. This network of intellectuals, linked innovative ideas of the Enlightenment across national borders and language barriers. Cultural thinkers like Voltaire, Leibniz, Rousseau, Linnaeus, Newton, Diderot.
Design Innovation “The Story of Eames Furniture”, Modernism and Functionalism
February 19, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
The Story of Eames Furniture: Marilyn Neuhart with John Neuhart – Interview from Gestalten on Vimeo.
In this video interview, Marilyn and John Neuhart tell the story of working with designers Charles and Ray Eames in the 1950s.
Glass Technology and Interface Sensors
February 16, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Corning Glass possibilities for a future visualization of specialty glass.
LED Sculpture Construction Process
February 15, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Physical engineering of a cam-driven LED Sculpture. Constructed at the workshop of 2D3D Ltd in Park Royal.
Using Nature as a Design Tool
February 11, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Michael Pawlyn describes three habits of nature that could transform architecture and society. Radical resource efficiency, closed loops, and solar economy. This work is based on Janine Benyus biomimicry insights.
Putting Back the Face into Typeface
February 11, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Putting Back the Face into Typeface.
Some perspectives on the influence of letterforms on our information environment from typographer and design colleague Erik Spiekermann.
Holton Rower: Gravity Art
February 10, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Holton Rower, grandson of Alexander Calder, has an interesting painting approach to his Art, using color layering, paint density, and gravity. One outcome is a dimensional portrait of gravity by human intervention.
Transmediale.11 Response:Ability Trailer
February 1, 2011 by George Canciani · Leave a Comment
Transmediale – Response:Ability Film Trailer for Berlin’s festival of art and digital culture by Emilia Forstreuter.