Twirk Ethic

Middle Tennessee State University’s seniors have launched the site for their upcoming show. The reality TV concept for the site was executed wonderfully, featuring great photography and motion graphics. I’m definitely interested in seeing what this semester’s group has to offer. Click here to visit the site and get the details.

Richard Nicholson created a photographic survey of a nearly-extinct artistic tool, the darkroom.  With the use of film drawing to a close, these rooms are becoming an oddity. Each one has its own personality and energy. It’s a bit sad to know that these rooms are rapidly becoming antiquated.

Via Design You Trust.

In a collaboration with Asics, Mabona Origami created the concept for their corporate history. Each moment in the shoe company’s history is symbolized by a different origami creation. It’s quite an inspiring video.

Via Trendland.

Olly Moss is a UK based designer / illustrator with an incredibly clever perspective on pop culture. The design style is minimal and concept-driven.

Via Fubiz.

CNN is urging attendees to the inauguration of President Barack Obama to take pictures of the moment that he takes the oath. The resulting images will be compiled into a 3D Photosynth image, which will recreate the moment from all angles and distances.

The trailer for Gary Hustwit’s (filmmaker who brought us Helvetica) new film, Objectified, has finally been released. I’ve always been curious about the processes that lead to the objects in our everyday lives.

Via The Mid-Century Modernist.

The 1stAveMachine site is the most appropriate use of full-screen Flash video that I’ve ever seen. The type is minimal and there’s great negative space and color in the videos, which can all be set to run as the background for the site. I really like the video produced for Woodhands‘ song, I Wasn’t Made For Fighting.

Charles and Ray Eames created this film, detailing each step in the process for their Herman Miller chair designs. I really like how the chairs look before they are upholstered.

Via The Mid-Century Modernist.

Die Gestalten Verlag has been in my Bookmarks bar for quite a while now. I’m very excited to see that they have a podcast that covers all the areas of design culture, from art to architecture.

Via Design You Trust.

Christopher Hewitt has an incredibly impressive motion graphics portfolio.

Via Graphic Exchange.