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The new Acropolis Museum

text by Katerina Biliouri for Yatzer

The New Acropolis Museum in Athens is a fact. For Yatzer, the Greek originated global online destination for those who are passionate about design and architecture (+more), no other happening could possibly hold the title of the major event that marked June of 2009. The Museum, designed by the Swiss-born architect Bernard Tschumi in collaboration with Michalis Photiadis & Associate Architects in Athens, opened its doors to the public only a few days ago on June 20th. Located only 300 meters (980 feet) SouthEast of the Parthenon, with an exhibition space of 14,000 square meters and a cost of €130 million, the New Acropolis Museum houses some of the most famous works of classical antiquity. It aims at providing the visitors with a comprehensive picture of the human presence on the Acropolis, from the pre-historic times through late Antiquity, with the advantage of being built on the slope of the Acropolis itself. The three major materials used for its construction are glass for the facades and some of the floors, concrete for the core and the columns, as well as marble for the galleries. (via The new Acropolis Museum | yatzer | Design Architecture Art Fashion +more)

Innovative Whitelines® Writing Paper Benefits


Whitelines® products

White lined notebook paper

Whitelines® is the new generation of writing paper. The concept is patented and yet very simple: Since markings from pens are dark they interfere with the traditional dark lines of ordinary paper. On Whitelines® there is no visual interference between the lines and the pen colour. Whitelines® makes your writing and sketches stand out.

Whitelines® paper is toned which means that strong light doesn’t gleam in your eyes when it gets reflected in the paper as ordinary paper does.

Tez Humphreys: Beauty in Imperfection

Tez Humphreys

// Extract taken from Flavorpill 03/06
Tez Humphreys lives in and works from his cluttered studio in the better half of Leeds, England, where — in his mixed-media collages and graphic illustrations — he scours for beauty in imperfections. Humphreys’ work has appeared in national and international publications such as Dazed & Confused, Computer Arts magazine, Esquire, and Anthem, among others. Though ostensibly a newbie in the world of commercial illustration at the prime old age of 23, he asserts that nothing will hinder him from realizing his ambitions in his chosen field. Augmenting Humphreys’ illustration work is a career at an upbeat advertising agency, where he absorbs valuable lessons in methods of deliverance and concept-building. He is currently working on various editorial commissions, and by night, produces large-scale handcrafted illustrations onto canvas for upcoming solo exhibitions in the UK and Europe.

skinny dip : // GLUFOLIO //

Halloween Campaign Preview by General Projects

General Projects, a design studio out of New England, has released a couple of preview images for an upcoming Halloween campaign commissioned by Hewlett Packard and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners. (via
Wesley Yendrys » Downloadable Spookiness – Halloween Masks)

Soap Knuckles: Fun Hygiene for Tough Guys

Slip on a pair of our Soap knuckles and hurt some dirt. Casted from genuine brass knuckles this all natural glycerin soap is designed to add a bit of playful subversion to your soap dish. A great gift for the street tough germaphobe or hygienic hipster. (via SPYE – Soap Knuckles)

Limited Edition Vacuum Tube Radio Plays MP3s

Limited-edition Vacuum Tube 2B Radio Also Plays MP3s – Gizmo Watch

We’ve seen some real, stylish and functional vacuum tube radios over time, remunerating the excitement of yesteryears with the technical adventures of modern realms. This limited-edition Vacuum Tube 2B Radio from designer Jonas Damon made in aluminum and MDF, and housing three vacuum tubes to broadcast signals in big, warm and radiant sound, is another such inclusion into the sphere. The radio measuring 12.75″ x 8.75″ x 7-inches comes equipped with an internal AM/FM antenna and also plays MP3s, which can be connected to the radio through an AUX in jack on the reverse of the system. The tubes in the $350 radio are made of glass and can be seen at work through the open back.

Design The 4th Bin for E-Waste Recycling


The 4th BIN

Valiant Technology is calling for entries in an international competition to design a logo and a collection bin for e-waste recycling.

The logo is intended as a public-domain design, similar to the familiar möbius strip on current paper/plastic/metal recycling bins. 

The 4th Bin is to be the means by which e-waste is responsibly collected.

Our intent is to see a clearly labeled 4th bin placed centrally in every building in New York City, and eventually all across the country.

Petar Petrov Spring/Summer 2009 Collection

Petar Petrov – Spring/Summer 2009 Lookbook | SwipeLife

Bulgarian designer Petar Petrov bases his self-named label in both Sofia and Vienna, and his aesthetic is distinctively influenced by Eastern Europe, with his slim-cut jeans, short-hemmed shirts and sleeveless tops. His Spring/Summer 09 collection is full of suitably lightweight cotton and nylon sportswear. With a liberal use of drawstrings on both shirts and pants and plenty of pockets, the line is tailor-made for an active lifestyle. The soft colors keep things airy, with the exception of some darker statement pieces, like a knee-length nylon jacket. The lookbook, like the clothing, is fairly straightforward. For more information about the brand, visit Petar Petrov.

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