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How to make stamps with Sugru
I love Sugru.
D C * S T U D I O
Darling Clementine has created some absolutely beautiful prints and other home decorations. While they don't quite fit my personal tastes, I could easily see some of these pieces in a kids room or on the walls of some of my friends' homes.
Ten Things I Have Learned by Milton Glaser
Interaction Design in the Age of the iPad
The direct touch input removes a layer of abstraction, and that’s a really big deal. In this way, it was like going back to design for print – when you push it with your finger, it moves! – but it’s utterly unlike print in every other way imaginable. Point is, the direct interface really does mean reevaluating every assumption when it comes to interactive design.
Derek Powazek in Thoughts on Designing for iPad
Derek’s post is chock-full of insights, but that quote in particular struck me. I don’t think we’ve realized just how different the iPad and similar devices are from our familiar grounds, both in terms of design and usage. Tools that we’ve relied on, in some cases quite heavily, like the hover state, are on their way out, while entirely new capabilities are introduced.
We are no longer chained as designers, developers or users to that single little arrow moving about the screen. We can finally make use of all of our digits on-screen.
The Boattail Racer is Absolutely Stunning
The Boattail Racer from Auditorium Toy Co. is a work of beauty, standing far above the molded plastic extrusion of most modern toys.
Seriously, this description alone has me dreaming of a second youth:
The wooden bodywork is sculpted from rugged 13 ply Baltic birch. The muscular stance comes courtesy of the 77.5 millimeter carnelian-core industrial grade wheels, which float effortlessly on precision bearings. Solid stainless steel axles and fasteners ensure faithful service for generations to come.
Hat tip to Swissmiss for the link.
Image courtesy of Auditorium Toy Co.