In accordance with the celebration of Eid Al Adha, I greet all our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world… A Happy Eid to all! May you have a joyful and blessed Eid! And may all your wish be granted and all good deeds are accepted by the Most Merciful God! Eid Mubarak!
Polymorphic Kinetic Bench : Columbia University’s GSAPP
by metalpig on 29. Sep, 2011 in Architecture, Designs, Kinetic Installation, sculptures
The Polymorphic Kinetic Bench installation project of Team 2, a group of 10 architects and designers from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, for their 2011 End of the Year Show. The Polymorphic bench installation design is inspired by the simplicity of a see-saw’s kinetic action and the reverberating motion of a [...]
How to Transform an Envelope into a Mini Paper Bag
by metalpig on 01. Sep, 2011 in Designs, Packaging, Paper Bags, tips
Creating and designing paper bags is part of my job, and I even do some diecutting templates for shopping bags and paper cup holders. But when I saw the video below, the creativity and the brilliant idea behind it didn’t fail to amaze me. Though most of us already knows that we can re-use those [...]
Architecture Inspired 3D Typefaces by Chris Labrooy
by metalpig on 17. Aug, 2011 in 3d works, Art / Artist, Designs
Interesting architecture-inspired 3D typefaces done by London based 3d and graphic designer, Chris Labrooy. The 3D typefaces designed series are created by taking inspiration from world’s famous architectural landmarks and buildings done by famous architects such as Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, Oscar Niemeyer and Ettore Sottsass. Also includes on the 3D typography series [...]

