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Month: March 2008

  • Dwell in Tokyo

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    DWELL‘s Audrey Tempelsman reports from Tokyo for the magazine’s blog. Via Dezain.net.

  • Macias and Marxy in LA

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    Patrick Macias and Marxy take apart “Cool Japan” in LA in the latest podcast episode of HOT TEARS OF SHAME (25). I guess there’s even a Paris Hilton appearance/interference!

  • Questions for TAB Talks #3

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    For the next TAB Talks (March 25), the guests will be a group of Tokyo-based French designers who will talk about their recent work, and then about their experiences as a designer in Japan. TABlog is inviting everyone to suggest questions and themes for the session, which you can leave in the comments thread of…

  • Another Geography

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    Dezeen posts photos of the current exhibition at the Diesel Denim Gallery in Aoyama, an installation by designer Kimihiko Okada. “Another Geography” runs until May 11.

  • BCCKS

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    Want to take a peek inside some art/design/photo books coming out of Japan? Then head to BCCKS, a site that offers digital books (and you can make your own) through a very beautiful interface. It was photographer Ani Watanabe who sent me the link — have a look at his books SAIGON and LONG EYES.

  • This Week in Cycling

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    Here is my second cycling mix, CYCLO DE GO 2, which I’ve made available as a downloadable mix this time (you can see the first mix here). Cyclo de GO 2 (31.9MB) 34:45 Amon Tobin – “Always” Sebadoh – “License to Confuse” Arcade Fire – “The Well and the Lighthouse” Art Brut – “Bang Bang…

  • Web Trend Map 2008

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    Tokyo-based Information Architects‘ Web Trend Map 2008 (mentioned here) is now available for sale as a poster. You can also download PDFs and various sizes of desktop versions, or access this clickable version.

  • Make Animation Now!

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    You want to create some animated work but just don’t know where to start? No worries, as this video — awarded a Green Ribbon award at the Itami Film Festival in 1993 — will show you how. You can also watch parts two and three. Via Motionographer.

  • TENORI-ON Demo Performance

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    I’ve covered Toshio Iwai’s TENORI-ON sound making device a few times in the past, but I think I’ve finally found the perfect way to give people a better idea of what exactly this device is all about. Check out this demo performance. Via Motionographer.

  • Marek Okon

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    Take a look at this nice showreel from Marek Okon, a graphic and motion designer who works at Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo. Via Motionographer.