Industrial posts

Impressive destructive art by Vhils

Jun. 24, 2011  |  5 comments

Portuguese artist Alexandre Farto, also known as “Vhils” is an incredible sculptor and graffiti artist who is challenging assumptions by creating artwork using destructive methods.

He started out as a graffiti artist but got tired of illegally touching up walls. So, he turned his attention to billboards, painting them all white and then putting his own artwork on top, usually as a critique of consumerism and advertising.

During one of his “interventions,” he found that walls, metals and other hard material could be used to equally interesting effect.

The awesome videos below demonstrate part...

30+ Dazzling and Interactive Media Facades

Aug. 20, 2009  |  29 comments

Media facades are relatively new concepts however, they have become increasingly popular in recent years.

These uncannily innovative ways of combining modern design and architecture, have proven to be a successful way for businesses looking to attract consumers, or to showcase a specific event.

In this article, we feature a collection of over 30 dazzling, and sometimes...

50+ Sleek, Funky and Weird Chair Designs

Aug. 4, 2009  |  55 comments

Chairs have evolved tremendously for thousands of years, as they shifted from being a symbol of state and dignity, to an item of ordinary use.

Chair design considers intended usage, ergonomics (how comfortable it is for the occupant), as well as non-ergonomic functional requirements such as size, stackability, foldability, weight, durability, stain resistance and artistic design.

In this article, we’ll leave their function aside and take...