太刀川英輔：「給下一個世代設計師的10個備忘錄」

1．別管你做過了什麼，直管做你最好的版本。
  （Don’t care whether you have experienced . Just try your best。）

2．要學就學最好的，而且最後要能超越它。
  （Learn the best thing first.  And get over it with quality.）

3．以終為始，設計影響力
  （Think from ideal result.）

4．隨順因緣，努力地去學習所有和計劃相關的事。

  （Learn all surroundings of the project for serendipity.）

 5．傳統品牌成功的祕密，來自翻轉體驗。

  （Serect of succeeding brands are shifting of experience.）

6．從相似的情境裡，找到全新的互動和連結。

  （Finding new engagement is from seeking similar situation.）

7．建立一個好團隊，而且讓裡頭的每個人發揮最佳優勢。

   （Make good team and work with their advantage.）

8．即便是被交付的小任務，也想想有沒有做大的空間。

  （expand your given work to fundamental mission.）

9．大我愈大，小我愈小。

   （when you have great greed, you will surpass your selfishness.）

10．其實，你我之間沒有那麼大的不同。

    （FIND OTHERS INSIDE OF YOURSELF.）

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51 Awesome Ads from the Food Industry

The food industry is an incredibly competitive industry, from fine dining to fast food, condiments and frozen dinners. Every corporation attempts to maximize their visibility, and what better way to do it than use clever and interesting ads. This post showcases 51 awesome advertisements from the food industry, collected for your viewing enjoyment. Hope you like them!

                        

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Trends Ten: 10 astounding green structures stretching out into the blues!

By Neo

Green Architecture is the direction towards which every architect and designer is heading and it is no surprise that many of the modern cities of the world are now becoming sandboxes for these green architects to experiment and express themselves. Eco-friendly construction is reaching new heights that are in fact becoming structures far more attractive and ergonomic compared to the traditional form of construction. Here is a collection of 10 such skyscrapers that r\are defying convention and defining green norms. From the marvelous to the incredulous, from the crazy to the sensational; they sport it all…
1. MAD Green Creation with Webstar:

MAD is a design firm that often lives up to its acronym and there creations are often perceived as green architecture that is a touch eccentric. But the design of Webstar is really a revolutionary concept for future green cities. This giant floating star can camp above any city in the world and can house a perfect green city of 15,000 people. With its own ability to produce power, utilize resources by recycling them and even a digital cemetery, the Webstar seems too good and green to be real. Simple sensational indeed!

2. Rotating Wind Towers of Dubai:

By now everyone in the world and even beyond knows about the spectacular wind-powered rotating skyscraper designed by Dr. David Fisher. The structure twirls around and uses wind and solar energy to produce power that is sufficient to power another 5 skyscrapers along with power to supports its own residents' energy needs. This is almost like a giant swiveling structure on a beam at center. To say that this is amazing would be an understatement.

3. Sky Village by MVRDV Architects:

This new and unique structure is a model that can be considered as a blueprint for many eco-structures in the future. Created to perfection by MVRDV Architects, it takes the shape of many blocks called 'pixels' being put together like green hubs. The best part of the design is that the building can expand strategically without occupying too much space at the base. Green parks put up in the sky, a concept that could do great for every edifice in future.

4. Precinct 4 by Putrajaya Waterfront:

The Precinct 4 Project by Putrajaya Waterfront in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is more like a city of delightful eco-friendly structures that stand like beacons of green architecture and amazing design. The design is special with green features like terraces, sunshades, natural ventilation and integrated green space and amazing architectural splendor inspired by marine life.

5. Fog Tower:

There is no green structure that in sheer concepts stands singularly alone as this Fog Tower does on the edge of the Atacama Desert. While just a concept for now, this gigantic tower in pristine while aims to harvest land that is barren in the desert by tapping into the fog on the land. The giant screw design progressively collects and condenses fog into water and supplies it down for irrigation. Alberto Fernandez and Susana Ortega have designed a magical white-green tower!

6. Fusionopolis:

Fusionopolis will be Singapore's most eco-friendly building, what makes it so green is a vertical spine of planting that rises up through the 15-storey building. The building overcomes with its design the challenges that come with growing a fabulous green landscape at that level along with water and irrigation issues. The structure that is to take shape in Singapore will add a new green tinge to the already fabulous skyline of the city.

7. Sinosteel International Plaza:


Once again a project that is designed by MAD Architects, the Sinosteel International Plaza is a project that is far more real, yet as green as the Webstar created by the same designers. The design is modern, eccentric and still green with ample ventilation and sustainable features that are integrated fashionably into the design and form. Construction is underway in Tinajin, China and its impeccable design makes sure that there is no extra energy wasted on insulation.

8. Carbon Neutral Pyramid of Dubai:

A merger in architecture of Ancient Egyptian pyramids and Middle Eastern ziggurats along with modern green features makes these Carbon Neutral Pyramids that are to take shape in Dubai, one of the best green structures in the world. The pyramid shaped structures run on solar power and are completely carbon neutral. They can sustain an entire community of a million people in them and all with nothing but green energy! If the prototype works, then they could well be the cities of the future.

9. Bahrain World Trade Center with Integrated Turbines:

Being the world's first skyscraper to go for integrated wind turbines, the Bahrain World Trade Center makes on to the list for being the pioneer in green technology and energy. The integrated giant turbines are expected to generate 11 to 15 percent of the whole structure's power. The three 29m-diameter turbine blades on Bahrain's iconic landmark are expected to operate approximately 50% of the time. One must never forget the roots of the revolution and for green architecture, this was a big beginning.

10. Municipal Pool Cover Soto del Real in Madrid:

This giant Carbon Neutral green-structure was built in the heart of Madrid to give a sustainable ecosystem to the growing urban community. Designed by Lorenzo Alonso Architects, this green facility is filled with plants and acts as a community center as it purifies air and provides meeting space.
Green architecture is about the judicious blend of form with function and hopefully we have done the same with our list of ten. Every one has a different favorite, but irrespective of personal tastes, each and every one of the buildings in this list and many more that silently spread the green wave and eco-friendly revolution go a long way in making our planet a better place both for us and the future generations!

Metaphor In Interaction Design

Metaphor In Interaction Design

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2009 Interiors Trends Watch

摘自channel4網頁

1. Interior Trends 2009

1. Interior Trends 2009 (Image 1 of 13)

Who knows? By next year we all may have chopped up every last stick of furniture and burned it in a frantic bid to keep fuel costs low. Assuming the credit crunch hasn't got the better of us, though, and that we've still not been able to move house, why not redesign our homes - with 2009's interior trends for inspiration? Here are our predictions…

By Lesley Hannaford-Hill

2. What The Experts Say: John Lewis

2. What The Experts Say: John Lewis (Image 2 of 13)

Anna Rigby, Head of Furniture Buying, John Lewis says, 'Autumn/Winter 08/09 will see John Lewis fuse a love of nature with a desire for stylish, sophisticated and edgy design. Going forward, furniture shapes will be more rounded and comfortable and a warm, autumnal colour palate will be used to complement the new ranges. Fig is a key colourway for the forthcoming season, which we have used in the popular Mayfair upholstery collection. The demand for storage solutions has resulted in the introduction of Orchard. Designed to make the most of space, the Orchard living room range (from £195) has been crafted from Indonesian durian wood solids and veneers.'

'Our new eclectic accent pieces are proving popular, one of my favourites is the stunning Milano wine table (£125) crafted from aluminium. This collection incorporates traditional influences from around the globe with a modern twist.

Picture: Upholstery, curtain fabrics and furnishings, all John Lewis

3. What The Experts Say: Ikea

3. What The Experts Say: Ikea (Image 3 of 13)

Mikael Beryyman, Ikea, says: 'In the current economic climate, moving house is not such a viable option, so updating your existing nest with affordable, functional design is the reality for 2009. With the credit crunch upon us, it's not all doom and gloom. Ikea believes 2009 is all about bright colours and bold patterns. The new Stockholm collection includes a bright new range of sofas and armchairs, and they are a brilliant way to see out the long winter months and liven up a room.

Don't forget to accessorise your home in 2009, you won't need to break the bank to get the look you desire. Small flourishes, such as introducing new vases and lamps, as well as inter-changing lampshades and cushion covers, are all great ways of bringing life to a room. Choose a colourful piece of furniture and make it a focal piece. Be bold, make a statement with your furniture. Functional design doens't have to cost a lot. Ikea has got a range of great iconic pieces that suit everyone's taste and budget.'

Stockholm living room range, Ikea

4. What The Experts Say: Amode

4. What The Experts Say: Amode (Image 4 of 13)

Helen Harwood, buyer, Amode, says: 'The decadent baroque trend will start to diminish in 2009 and be replaced by an updated 1950s retro style silhouette with bold colours, abstract shapes and geometric patterns. Key items will be wire framed chairs, black lacquered wood tables, quirky wall graphics and metal furniture with laser-cut lace patterns.'

Nemo dining chair, £112, Amode

5. All-White Furniture

5. All-White Furniture (Image 5 of 13)

It's clear that the trend for all-white furniture has not yet reached its peak and is still very much alive. As well as having a lightness and clarity about it, it's also timeless, and easy to team with other colours, or tone on tone. White also provides an excellent showcase or back-drop for other materials. We love the Pinch Alba sideboard (£3,995), which typifies the look, but if your budget's low, you can find white everywhere in furniture and accessories, including Ikea and even Woolworths.

6. Bright, Shiny Colours

Source: Emma Lee

6. Bright, Shiny Colours (Image 6 of 13)

The opposing trend to this is one of bright, shiny colours, leading to a demand for glossy furniture. This trend is all about smooth, shiny surfaces, as well as high-gloss lacquered fronts on cupboards, chairs and tables. Chairs and sofas are cropping up covered with lacquered leather, and even upholstered furniture has high-gloss elements teamed with matt upholstery. These Anarchitect chairs were tipped by Naomi Cleaver as Future Classics for us a couple of years ago. Looks like she was right...

7. Large Lighting (Again)

7. Large Lighting (Again) (Image 7 of 13)

Another strong theme emerging is over-sized lamps and shades, giving an exciting new look for lighting as well as a focal point in the home. You need only to look at the giant, floor-standing Anglepoise to get an idea of how much of an impact a giant like this can make. Who needs furniture?

8. Flamboyant Wallcoverings

8. Flamboyant Wallcoverings (Image 8 of 13)

Wallcoverings are similarly flamboyant, with designers such as Hemingway and Barbara Hulanicki grabbing the attention for companies such as Graham & Brown. As well as abstract designs, also taking centre stage are nature-inspired prints of flowers and trees for your walls. Our favourite? This Wallpower wallpaper by Nono.

9. Homespun Style

9. Homespun Style (Image 9 of 13)

Following on from flowers and trees, there will always be a demand for furniture and accessories inspired by nature, with an overtly craft-oriented feel to them. Russell Pinch's Beata lampshade, gently reminiscent of a bee hive, and the simple lines and curves of his Pendel sofa (shown, from £1,730), with its fern and wild flower emblazoned fabric are designed to appeal to any rustic yearnings. For smaller budgets, Ikea's Karlstad range includes floral-covered seating.

10. Handcrafted Looks

10. Handcrafted Looks (Image 10 of 13)

Dark, bold schemes like this one are still fashionable, but more to the point, designers are taking a playful approach with traditional furniture by blurring the borders between professional production and technical ornamentation. Things that aren't actually handmade are taking on the appearance of being painstakingly hand-crafted in styles reminiscent of traditional craftsmanship techniques. Combining materials is still a hot trend, too. The harmony and softness of fabrics and upholstery meet the austerity of braided leather, lacquered woods and metal. New interpretations and re-editions of tried and tested classics combine the familiar with the new. For a high street take on this look, check out John Lewis's range, including the Hudson chair (£795) and the Marrakesh console table (£595).

11. Pearlescents & Mother Of Pearl

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There are dynamic things happening in the world of tiles too. Maybury Home's stunning, hand-crafted mother-of-pearl tiles (shown) come in a range of gorgeous, lustrous colours, all made from recycled shells from the seafood industry. Johnson Tiles are also show-casing new wall and floor tiles in a range of dramatic new textures and surfaces, and these can now be seen at The Material Lab in central London.

12. Old But New Classics

Source: Jan Baldwin

12. Old But New Classics (Image 12 of 13)

You only need to sneak a look at the car industry to see how the current trend for taking old, classic designs and breathing new life into them with a re-vamp can be incredibly successful. Those icons of the flower-power age, the Mini and Volkswagen Beetle, have both been re-styled for the 21st century. The same is true of certain styles of classic furniture, such as this floral upholstered Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen (try Fritz Hansen. Danish designers Cane Line have put a new spin on outdoor furniture reminiscent of Lloyd Loom in the 1930s with the elegant Shellton and Breeze cane dining chairs.

13. Danish Design

13. Danish Design (Image 13 of 13)

Talking of Denmark... Always very high profile, the design-conscious Danes, fielded a range of interesting pieces at 100% Design 2008, including Normann Copenhagen's Norm 03 sculptural stainless steel lamp and the vibrantly red Corona chair from Erik Joergensen Moebelfabrik. The sculptural lamp is picking up on a wave of shiny stainless steel pieces of furniture, which, along with glass, while undoubtedly creating an impact, must be one of the trickiest materials to keep free from finger prints and smears, especially if it's a piece of furniture such as a chest of drawers that is in constant use. We like the PH 50 light, £395, Louis Poulsen.