Automobile
I just received the January Car Magazine (U.K.), off the slow boat, and in his “From the Drawing Board” column Stephen Bayley discusses the design of the new Fiat Grande Punto among others…. * Chrysler 300C: “Designer Ralph Gilles has drawn a car of fine proportions and imposing presence” * Porsche
An interesting post on Microsoft Channel 9 goes through the history of Microsoft branding and suggests how the branding could be improved for various product lines. Recently I wandered around Florida Mall and it stood out that only one store (of hundreds) had no name, just a logo… The power
Design
Thomas has an art blog and it’s really, really good The Adventures of Art Lad The art blog of a boy named Thomas
Design
Some art is rubbish but this makes rubbish art! Street art that makes you smile. Rubbish Drawings at I Like Drawing ™ Via Drawn! The Illustration Blog
Design
ART ATTACK ~ Kiwi art & photography by Grant and Lesley.
Design
Want to design a house I’ll be helping pay for… (in addition to my own of course). Design Competition For State Housing ~ Housing New Zealand Corporation DESIGN COMPETITION FOR STATE HOUSING – HOUSING NEW ZEALANDERS 100 YEARS ON State houses have been an important - and often iconic - backdrop to our
Bob Lutz defends the the Saab 9–7X SUV as “Saab-like”
The new Alfa Romeo 159 is nice evolution of the stunning looking 156 but I think there is one huge regression. The distinctive “hidden” rear door handles that gave the 156 its unique coupe/sedan profile are history. It’s a mistake. Alfa Romeo 159 debuts at Geneva: [Via Autoblog]
Wow, Citroën styling is back on form!
Currently www.nzflag.com are campaigning to change the NZ flag as many feel the time is right to gain our own identity. I’ve written previously on how I agree that its time to change the current colonial relic . The focus of the nzflag campaign is to get petition
Bose have been working on "electromagnetic suspension" for cars. Replacing air or hydraulics has the promise of better ride and handling. Their web site has lots of info on their system including Quicktime videos of a Lexus with the prototype system installed. Link: Bose Learning Center - Suspension System.
