"(Design Pietro Arosio) Is an astonishing concept of an "anthropocentric work-station" that goes beyond the boundaries of tradition. Solaris displays an extreme eclectic and elegant furnishing solution, using materials such a DuPoint Corian to enhance its appeal Group and beauty." Montanari 

Design team : Pietro Arosio
Firm : Studio Pietro Arosio
Project Name : Solaris 477-07 series

Objectified is a film by Gary Hustwit, maker of the Helvetica documentary. This time around Hustwit's focuses on "our relationship with manufactured objects and, by extension, the people who design them." Those interviewed include Jonathan Ive (designer of Apple's most ubiquitous products), Paola Antonelli of MoMA in New York, and Mark Newson. The South by South West Film Festival will premiere Objectified on March 14, but you can catch the trailer anytime.

Have you checked out the Life Magazine photo archive now available through Google's Image Search Feature? It is unbelievable and overwhelming in its scope. Just look at the picture accompanying this post - a tiny Drew Barry more and Mr. T. Just. Fantastic.

I was part of a virtual artists in residence grant awarded by the Australia Council last year. We finally got around to building a site for the installation which resides in Second Life, so if you're not a "resident" you can still check out the work. Our thanks to Angus at Icon.Inc for turning it around so quickly.

I give you my heart...

Taken from Zalim

If you loved reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s search for ‘everything’ in her book Eat, Pray, Love, I have some news you might find interesting.

The winners of the 2008 International Design Awards (IDA) competition have been named today. IDA exists to celebrate the world's most visionary designers, discover new and emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of design worldwide.