Monday, February 6, 2012

Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory

Mr. Daisey and the Apple Factory: finally listened to this stunning This American Life episode; it led to this response from Apple  

Through destruction, a washing machine achieves transcendence

Really starts at 1:30, and becomes amazing by 3:00.


Through destruction, a washing machine achieves transcendence:

You've seen one washing machine self-destruction video, you've seen them all, right? Maybe not. Back in August, I posted this short video of a washer destroying itself (with some help from a brick) but this longer video is mesmerizing and almost poignant at times.





At times, it seems as though the washer is attempting to turn into the Picasso version of itself, a Cubist sculpture manifesting itself over time. (via @aaroncoleman0)

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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Bogie & Bacall.

Bogie & Bacall.:

Bogie & Bacall.

“Made from a door found at a outdoor market in Modena,...

“Made from a door found at a outdoor market in Modena,...:


“Made from a door found at a outdoor market in Modena, the table is outfitted with a custom steel frame and new hinges that enable the shutters to open and close at will. When flat, the table can accommodate up to 8 diners, while lifting the back panel open reveals an instant-work desk, complete with rawhide pockets to hold your empty leather-bound sketchbooks and drawers to keep that super 8 camera you’re planning to restore (never going to happen). In the words of the makers, “it’s a table, it’s a desk, it’s a streetdoor.” When it’s time for dinner just lower the top half and lock up.”