tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23802234154090593812012-01-27T19:19:05.890ZRobert Custons is a Social Media Marketer who is current creating the word's first visual music book. aRCe's Blog is a great way to find out about art, fashion, Robert Custons latest projects and a lot of random pieces of information.Robert Custonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10370042042860917646noreply@blogger.comBlogger3401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2380223415409059381.post-62261074491083056192012-01-11T17:29:00.000Z2012-01-11T17:29:00.065Z

Creative lighting at its best -  These balloon lights were designed by Francesc Crous and Alessandro Calogero for Estiluz. How well they would light your room is questionable but do you really care when they look this good?

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A thief steals a TV in a really unique way. This has to be a viral video for LG, otherwise the company need to employ this guy.

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More amazing Frisbee action from Brodie Smith. Want more? http://www.robertcustons.com/2011/10/amazing-basket-ball-vs-frisby-trick.html

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This woman must have some incredibly strong thigh muscles.

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This takes animal tricks to the next level. Whether the frog thinks they are real flys or understands what he is doing is another question.

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Maybe more money than sense but as wrapping paper goes it's pretty creative. Republican Lobbyist Edwina Rogers wraps her gifts in actual sheets of money, as long as they are small. The clip is taken from Powerhouse, its Cribs for the US's top business men/women.

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The water jetpack has been designed by Water skiing champion Franky Zapata. It allows you to perform a series of stunts including loops. It reminds me of al life fludd from Mario Sunshine.

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The 3D sculptures cretaed by Yuki Matsueda take normal 2D signs or movement and capture it in a really creative way. The exit sign is my favourite. Want more? http://www.yuki-matsueda.com/works.html

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The pedestrian bridge has been built near Fort de Roovere in the Netherlands. It divides the water allowing people to walk across the river in an unusual way. The bridge was made by RO&AD architects and was constructed out of extremely durable Accoya wood.

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A piglet born with just front legs has learnt to walk. The unforunate animal uses it's front legs to flip its self up and start moving. Local people have called it "Piggy the Strong".

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The little printer will print your daily updates every morning. The device can connect to your smart phone and print everything from your to-do list for the day and the latest news headlines to your friends four square checkin's and daily puzzles. Whether having information printed instead of just displayed on your phone helps you is personal choice but it's good to have the option. Want more

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I recently worked with the band Magus to create an album cover for "Music That Never Was". It was a great chance to create an art piece with a musician. As with any collaborative piece it was a challenge as different people have different likes and dislikes. However I think the final art work has come out really well. To listen to the album on iTunes please click here

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Clever advert by FedEx. A Duck sends a dog a hockey stick through the delivery service.

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The story of two brothers search for their dad's beloved car that he had to sell to put them through education.

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Some dog owners might think this is a great idea and wonder why I put it in WWTT "What Where They Thinking". But come on, a pub where dogs sit on chairs in hats and drink from cocktail glasses!

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Marketing at its best? Well it's entertaining, for the most part puts the product in a good light and he sells something.

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A new craze from the person that created Cone-ing. This time instead of taking an icecream cone in a weird way from a drive threw you give the McDonalds staff something back. Want More? Gnome-ing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_HmIJ0gs5Q&feature=related Trophy-ing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuYDLHiubpw&feature=relmfu The original Cone-ing post: http://www.robertcustons.com/2011/09/

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A faux trailer for a film that never was....just don't go in the pool !!

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Tyler created a camera costume that actually works, complete with flash and an LCD screen.

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The Delorean Motor Company have teamed up with Epic EV to release an all electric DMC 12. The car will look like the classic Mary McFly car from the film and will go into production in 2013. The perfect companion to your new Marty McFly Nikes

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A new trend or just a random site? Who nose? (no pun intended). A Tumblr site has started asking users to put turtle images over celebrities noses. Surprisingly most of them work quite well. A few more below; Want more?: http://teenagemutantninjanoses.tumblr.com/

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A duck tries to cross a busy street but will it make it? Want more? A line of over 30 ducks cross a road single file http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nezOm8IoPBU&feature=related

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A clever optical illusion using line drawings. Can you guess how it's done?

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A team of basketball trick shooters compete against an expert frisby player. The skill and accuracy of these guys is crazy!

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  Adidas have just released a shoe that aims to give you the maximum amount of maneuverability. The shoe called the Adidas adiPure looks like a glove for your feet with separate sections for your toes. This isn't exactly a new idea, a company called Vibram brought out a shoe called the FiveFingers a few years back. I do think Adidas have improved on the look and design of the trainer though.

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Azumi and David are a fashion duo who graduated London's St Martins. The pair originally collaborated on artistic books and have gradually turned to Fashion accessories. Their latest scarf incorporates a glove to keep it around your neck. As with all cool fashion brands it will set you back a bit to buy their limited items. This scarf will cost you £100.

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The McGurk effect looks at the relationship between what we hear and what we see. Basically what we see influences how we hear it... strange stuff.

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Cone-ing is a new prank where people grab an icecream the wrong way from a McDonalds drive thru. The craze has also sparked a similar prank called Cup-ing where people smash a cup of drink while at the drive thru. Funny or stupid, you decide.

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The famous shoes worn in Back to the Future by Marty McFly are now available on eBay. Nike have created 150 pairs of the "Nike MAG"'s to finally give sneaker heads and films fans the shoes they have desired. The kicks will only be available through the auction site and all proceeds will go to the Michael J. Fox foundation to help people with Parkinsons. Want a pair? http://nikemag.ebay.com/

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A grape and vanilla flavoured icelolly that you can peel like a banana.

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A South Korean Tesco store that uses QR codes to allow people to buy their shopping. Their food then gets delivered to their home once they get home.

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Carl and Ellie wanted a house with a difference. Their dream home was built in Herriman by Bangerter Homes and is an exact replica of the house in Disney's UP!.

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At Magny-Cours two bikes collided and ended up sticking together.

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Maria Fischer's “Thoughts on Dreams” book had pieces of thread connecting words on its pages. Each piece of thread links to another page with more information about that word or phrase. While the book as a concept is amazing, creating the book would surely be a nightmare for a publisher.

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These are two striking adverts against the killing of animals. The first is the "Stop the Chopping" campaign by WWF. The organisation managed to convince over 60 governments last year to sign a pact towards zero net deforestation by the year 2020. The second is by SAFE, a company that makes people question why we kill animals. I think both pieces are very visual and made me question the

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The marketing company Dare created a giant cereal packet with a life size Honda car as the toy inside. Want More? Mercedes symbol guerilla: http://www.robertcustons.com/2011/04/advert-mercedes-guerilla-marketing.html Skin Advertising: http://www.robertcustons.com/2011/03/advert-skin-ads.html

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A russian waiter called Alexander can move his head 180 degrees around allowing him to see what's behind him. This clip from Tarrant on TV definitely isn't for the squeamish.

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The Chaser's War guys decided to do bone heading at an Australian award show (think the soap awards). A Bone Head is a person appears at the back of a TV shot doing something stupid and Chas from CW manages to go to the extreme.

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This video has already picked up 1 million views, I think what's most impressive is that she keeps in time with the beat and doesn't even seem to miss a note between changing instrument.

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The scene at a local horse race in Australia where a horse accidentally jumps the wrong fence. 7 people were injured including a 2 year old who broke her collar bone.

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I'm currently considering creating a new fashion collection with the aim to either include them within my poetry book or start selling pieces in limited runs online. The above piece by Maison Martin Margiela blew my mind. I love pocket squares and leather and the fact the piece looks so minimalistic. The idea of combining two things together in a clever way and making it seem classy is my main

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The Great Outdoor Gym is a government based fund to offer people a free gym environment. This local gym is based in a woods in Bexley, UK, it offers 5 different types of equipment all aimed at toning different parts of your body. What's quite clever about the gym is that it uses no electricity, the bikes are simply peddle bikes which donn't move and the running machine is a line of metal

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The front of this classic looking house can transform into a garage with just the push of a button.

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The latest Internet viral video is from a girl called Mel who can perform a series of different animal voices. If you think you've heard people make realistic animal noises before prepare to be amazed.

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Marketing agency BBDO had been given the task of persuading non Mercedes drivers to test drive a Mercedes. Their creative solution was to stick the Mercedes badge to the bonnets of cars in the area giving the drivers the idea of driving a Merc. The campaign was so successful it increased sales and test drives by 30% in the local area. This campaign seems to have touched people in a way I have

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Toepener is a floor level handle that allows you to open the door with your foot. This simple invention is perfect for toilets where you wouldn't really want to hold the handle. Want to find out more? http://toepener.com/

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Japanese artist Leandro Erlich has created the art piece piece "Fake swimming pool" in 21st Century Museum of Art, at Kanazawa. The swimming pool has a glass top section full of around 4-5 inches of water. This gives the appearance of a swimming pool from above and below. What a clever idea, art can be so creative some times.

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Many regard Google as one of the best companies to work for. It seems to have a none pressurised atmosphere which encourages it's employees to be creative. Inventionland has taken this to the next level with dedicated people creating inventions in offices that match their field. If your creating accessories for cars you're doing it in the middle of a race track, if you're creating ship based

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Buy one piece of wrapping paper and give to everybody for any occasion. Great idea and well executed, the word search paper is created by Fabio Milito and Francesca Guidotti. Want Some? http://www.fabiomilito.com/index.php?/2009/wrapping-paper/

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So simple and yet so effective, the box is made from a lot of random things including an MP3 player for the sound effect. Want to make one yourself?: http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-block/

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Superette a New Zealand clothing company have started to use skin as a way to advertise their products. They have placed raised logos on park benches so when somebody sits down the imprint is left on their legs. The person is now walking around town with a skin advert.... now that really is branding. Advertising Agency: DDB Auckland

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Yeah I realise. This video has gained over 2 million views though.

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This trick was first performed on TV by Criss Angel, where he seemed to walk across water. If only this was physically possible. Original Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBQLq2VmZcA&feature=related

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Sometimes even if there is a use for a product the look would stop people from buying it. Since when does this look like something you could wear to a "ball game"?

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Uncontacted Amazon Tribe: First ever aerial footage from Survival International on Vimeo. Survival International are trying to save a tribe in the Amazon that hasn't had contact with the outside world. The tribe could be killed by invaders either through fighting or something as common as the cold. This short film narrated by Gillian Anderson is part of Survivals campaign to help protect the

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I find it really strange that I have never noticed this before.

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Irina's Back to the future project is all about recreating moments from the past. It's a great way for you and your family to see how far you have come. I really like the project and I hope she continues. Want More? See many more images from the collection here; http://irinawerning.com/back-to-the-fut/back-to-the-future/

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Advertisers spend millions each year to place an advert during the break between the superbowl. This year was no difference with many companies creating new adverts for the time slot. Doritos ran a competition where users voted for the advert they wanted to see during the superbowl. The chosen advert was the pugg advert above which has already gained an impressive 2million views on youtube.

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I love clever ways to tell the time and the domino clock is probably the best I've seen to date. The three domino's are separated into hours, 10's of minutes and minutes. The idea of splitting time into categories reminds me of the Tix clock, which I actually have in my bedroom. Want More? http://news.carbondesign.com/carbon-blog/making-it-real-the-engineering-behind-carbons-domino-clock/

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The proof isn't always in the pudding as this image shows. Celebrities are good looking but they obviously have imperfections and the GIF above is a great example. Want More?: http://www.robertcustons.com/2009/07/info-photoshopping.html

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A facebook tutorial using Rap. Clever, original and full of sexual puns.

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Wrapanap is a cushion that wraps around the whole of your head. The idea is that it stops sounds and light from disturbing you while you sleep. However even if the device is soft and has it's merits the idea of wearing it at work or even going to sleep in an office makes the product a joke.

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"The Internet is a computer billboard?" "You don't need a phone line for the internet? ... apparently not". I forget what life was like before the internet and the ability to find out whatever you wanted within seconds. I find it ironic they were looking in a dictionary to find out what the internet is.

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This chest of draws looks like many suitcases on top of each other, what a cool idea. I saw the design in Harrods, it was created by famous fashion design Jean Paul Gaultier. I have forgotten the exact price of the piece but it was a 6 figure sum.

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Ted Williams a Homeless man from the Columbus, OH in America has become a sensation overnight after he was captured on film speaking with a presenter style voice.He has now been given a job by the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.

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A really creative way to show a chase scene through a computer. All of your favourite programs are there, I guess with Intels might they can do it without getting sued?

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Maybe it's because I'm really into wine now but I find this way of storing vinegar really creative. The funnel of the glass even reduces the amount of the vinegar that is released at one time. Form and function. The piece is designed by Dutch design firm Jansen + Co. Want more info? http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/ming-oil-vinegar-set.html

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The latest Viral video to sweep the net is a video recording that was filmed on a security camera at the mall. A girl is too busy texting somebody to realise that she's walking near a pool.

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The artist of these designs isn't known, probably for the same reason Banksy didn't want people to know his identity. The graffiti was seen on a street in Tuscany, Italy.

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If you think you've seen some cool snowboarding tricks then you may think again. The timeing and accuracy of this trick is amazing.

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I really like this cool way of dispensing tissues and I think it somehow gives them more class :S. Another normal household piece, this time a coaster that looks like a spilt drink, definitley works as a way to fool guests. I think both products some how come off as more than just gadget shop joke presents. Want to buy? They can both be found at http://www.atypyk-e-shop.com

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Using an image on the inside of a bottle of water the advertising agency could make the woman look fat or thin depending on the amount of water in the bottle. Very clever and simple idea. Advertising Agency: Grabarz & Partner, Hamburg, Germany

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Samsung wanted to create a viral video to promote a new camera of theirs and ad agency Traktor Werbeagentur came up with an ingenius way to capture buzz. They simply gave the camera to a monkey at a zoo and proved that any person (or monkey) could upload images to facebook. Facebook users could follow Nonja the monkey's day by watching her facebook uploaded images. I'm not sure if the monkey was

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This is the cleverest idea I have seen in 2011 so far. Auckland Council in New Zealand has found a way to make their curbside rubbish bags more beautiful. They have made the bags look like bushes making the area look better and more green. So simple and yet so effective. Before After Advertising Agency: Colenso BBDO, Auckland, New Zealand

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A thoughts of one but feelings of many moment

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This is a new viral campaign by Sprint, an american phone network. The idea is to show you how to do simple day-to-day tasks in a fraction of a second. I'm not sure what to think about these videos. They help you achieve tasks like taking off a t-shirt in a very quick amount of time but it's still just taking off a t-shirt and since when has it been a race? They have achieved their goal of

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I have looked through the blog posts from this year. There has been many amazing and creative finds and lots of things I have achieved and accomplished. I have made what I believe to be the top 10 blog posts, let me know your thoughts; 10 Upside Down Beer Tap GrinOn Industries took dispensors to the next level this year by creating a beer tap that fills from the bottom. 9 Ikea's Newspaper

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This machine fills beer cups from the bottom and not the top. The GrinOn Industries Beer Dispenser saves time by filling up the beer quicker than other dispensors and stops bar men pouring beer with big heads. It also saves the company using it money by reducing waste beer, as the machine stops pouring when the cup is full. Want More Info: http://www.grinonindustries.com/ Thanks Joe Satari

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I worked on a little clothing project for a friend of mine called Anthony White. He wanted an I Love London T-shirt but wanted the "Too" added to it.  The design is pretty simple and I think it worked in its final form, could imagine this being worn with a blazer and jeans. I have learnt that there is a clear difference between making something for yourself and making something for somebody else.

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 Taking familiar brands and removing their design until your left with just the name and a straight colour. Very minimilist and in the case of Red Bull very cool, I would prefer that can over the original. These designs were created as an art project by Antrepo a multi-disciplinary design consultancy.(Click to see more)

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The Eye of the Storm watch by Qian Yiran doesn't have a face, just two lights which represent the hour and minute marks. I really like the minimillistic approach with this design and can see this appealing to the G-Shock crowd, if it was ever mass produced. Find out more here: http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/porfolio/o_e/FA/R158.htm This clever egg timer watch shows the hours and minutes inside

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I decided to design a christmas card for Adventure Pictures. The card takes the design from the Rage movie posters, changing "Rage" into "Merry Christmas". Adventure Pictures is one of the best places to work in the film industry and in general. Find out more information about the company @ http://www.adventurepictures.co.uk

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FLorian has some great pieces on her website. The images show emotion and a form of innocence that can be found in old and young a like. The image above doesn't go with that theme, it's really an off the wall idea but still something that will catch your eye when you look through her work.For more of Florian's work visit; http://www.florianhildebrandt.com/

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A video showing what future screens could be like. The transparant screen idea was shown off in CES last january, the movement tracking parts of the screen are similar to Microsofts new Xbox add on and the stretching screen idea is similar to the flexible e-ink displays. Even the transfer of files option can be done through bump software on iphones and android devices. The future and everything

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The display uses carefully placed mirrors at a certain degree to create the effect of distance. Little toys used to do the same thing but taking this to the next level with a screen makes this a clever invention. That being said the screen is very small once you have put the add-on on top of the device and wouldn't be that practical for day to day use.

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Some amazing stunts by human beings. All of the stunts which are from huge heights I find more impresive because I'm scared of heights and realise I will never be able to achieve them. I never realised running on water was possible.

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Designed by Shira Keret these products are simple yet elegent.The winged knife reminds me of the adidas x Jeremy Scott trainer collaboration, so minimalistic and yet so effetive.The bubbles are something truley new and I'm sure can be pulled off by quite a few girls with an arty fashion sense.

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Clever out of the box thinking.A blind with a Windows error screen and a desktop background as a window cover. I think over all it looks too complicated to be in a normal home but would definitely fit right in in a geeks house. The idea of an image over a window is quite clever and maybe can be taken in a different direction to form a cooler idea?

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The Giant clothing peg can be found in the Chaudfontaine park in Belgium.It was designed by Belgium artist Uysal Mehmet Ali. He has incorporated clothing pegs into a lot of his art work, however this art installation seems to be his largest piece of work. Want More? You can find out more information about Uysal and his work at;http://www.gsmb.metu.edu.tr/instruct/mali/index.htm

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I think lots of different ideas are good in concept and even in finalised products however the actual finished item wouldn't look right in a normal house. It would draw too much attention or just stick out like a saw thumb (where does that expression come from?). This lamp however really works, its classy, elegant, would work in a lot of modern designed houses and I would like one... If only it

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Kumi Yamashita is a young Japanese artist who has created some amazing art work. Her shadow art as shown above is crazy, so simple yet so effective.This video is defintley worth watching as well. It shows how Kumi makes art out of the simplest things but gets such amazing detailed results, the breathing animation is really imaginative as well.

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I'm featured in an article this months in mens magazine GQ. I'm currently a Social Media Marketer and I'm listed in the article as a Social Media Expert, giving my views on the Political Leaders Twitter accounts.

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These objects are made to look like real spillages to stop somebody stealing your seat. I can't think of a time when I would actually need one of these but I'm sure there are times and places. The knives look extra bad, is that chocolate on them?

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Amazing what you can do when you put your mind to it. This guy has moved to Mexico in a bid to leave his old life, including friends, family and his job behind. The literal man made island has now been recognised by Mexico as an island off of their shore.

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This is something that the company is trying to market as the next cool thing to add to your car. I can't see girls (their key demographic) putting them on their cars, I guess we'll have to wait and see.If you want to find out more or actually buy them, you can visit the website here; http://carlashes.com/

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The simple idea is to pass a scrapbook from one person to another and create what will be the first "world scrap book". Every artist will fill two pages of the book with designs that can include pictures, a mini story, a poem etc. Once the book is finished money raised from the book will be used to help children in the philipeans learn to read.I'm taking part in the project and have donated some

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I think this zebra crossing is quite cool, a nice mix of advertising with real world markings. Similar to the art work which made a zebra crossing a zip.

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Crazy idea, would love to have a go on that.

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Highly recommend this video, which shows how the BP oil spill definitely wasn't dealt with correctly. It already has over 9 million views must be a bit late with this one.

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An interesting perspective on the kids growing up today and how some people in different parts of the world have a future perspective and some think about the past. However the future orientated may be working harder and getting further but they are most likely to have a heart attack. It's an interesting thought and something that compliments a book i'm currently reading.

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