We are very familiar with optical illusion drawings, but 3D ones? We’re mesmerized by Japanese mathematician Kokichi Sugihara’s solid 3 dimensional objects. He developed a computer program that interprets 2D line optical illusion drawings as 3D objects. The results are these amazing “impossible” structures that bring mind-bending to a different level. This year Kokichi Sugihara received second place in the annual illusion of the Year contest with his “Ambiguous cylinders”, which has been blowing the internet’s collective mind for quite a while. Check it out below:

Artist Daniel Rozin has created numerous mechanical mirrors using trash, wood, pompoms, and more! This one, made with paired pink and blue troll dolls, definitely caught our attention. Every pair of dolls rotates and re-aligns to capture the silhouette of the person standing in front of it. Mechanical mirrors use video cameras, small motors, and computers on board to reproduce a “pixel” version of what’s reflected as the viewer interacts with them. This means that they need an audience to come to life: “The important part of this equation is the person, not the artifact.” Check out all of Daniel Rozin interactive art here

The Hummingbird Bike has made its statement in the world of design as the lightest foldable bicycle in the world. Weighing in at 6.4 kg (more or less the weight of one watermelon), the bicycle’s frame is made of carbon fibre – the main reason for its light weight, and smooth ride (the material absorbs vibrations too!). Designed and built in London by Peter Craciun, the Hummingbird is perfect for on-the-go urban commuters. The bike is easy to fold and stow too – with one swift motion, the rider can quickly tuck away the back tire beneath the bicycle frame and bend the handlebars inwards. Its collapsibility makes for convenient transportation, from automobiles to airplanes. It’s sleek shape and intricate components are obtained using the latest technologies in 3D printing and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) machinery. It’s available in yellow, red, black, and plain carbon fibre, with two different wheel sizes to choose from. Check out the Hummingbird Bike on Kickstarter here!

In response to the U.N. COP21 climate change summit, Adidas and Parley for the Oceans are collaborating to bring environmental awareness to footwear with the conception of their latest future-craft: a 3D-printed Ocean Plastic shoe.

Constructed from discarded ocean plastic content for the upper shoe combined with a 3D printed midsole made from recycled polyester and gill net content, this shoe is a step in the direction towards sustainability within the manufacturing world. Love it!

Beautiful paper works by Swedish image maker, prop and paper designer Agnes Cecilia Fideli Siri Charlotte Sundqvist aka Fideli.

 

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Scandinavian photographer Jen Lennartsson created 400 action figures of himself which he sent out in custom branded packaging along with his portfolio to targeted recipients in Scandinavia and the World. On the boxes Lennartsson included a list of skills and contact information. The project began in June 2012 and the first figures were sent out in October 2013.

And we thought our holiday card assembly was labour intensive!

Fall, 2008
210 x 240 x 70 cm
140 gsm acid free paper, and glue
by Peter Callesen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Afterglow, 2007
12″ x 12″hand cut cardstock paper
by Jen Stark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rundtreppe und Raum, 2008
100 x 75 cm
by Simon Schubert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Book Autopsies
, 2008
by Brian Dettmer