At one small seed we believe in the power of unique ideas and novel concepts. Ranging from technology, design, art and music, we’ve compiled a collection of crazy, fascinating, funny and bizarre findings that we think would be of interest to you. Here are some of our favourite finds this past week. Stay tuned for weekly material
New York’s Little Free Library
image: stereotank.com
image: stereotank.com
In a world filled with computers and social media, ten architecture firms in Manhattan, New York are trying to bring back books with their mini library designs. Little Free Library in NYC is a charming little space where people are invited to come inside for a quick look through a small collection of books. Borrowing, trading, and donating are encouraged to keep this little nook alive and give people a short break from the hustle and bustle of street life. Little Free Library has big plans to expand worldwide, with libraries already spread across the United States this small company is gearing up for locations in Africa and Europe.
Love, still tearing us apart…
image: boomgenstudios.com
Amid rave reviews from Rollingstone.com, Gamestitch.com, altpress.com, just to name a few, Love Will Tear Us Apart is said to be the future of video games. If you’re lucky, you’ll be so lost in the revolutionary new graphics you won’t notice the depressing nature of the game. Based on Joy Division’s notorious ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ song, the game is centered around the bitter end of relationships… Well, no surprise there.
Anurak Suchat’s Origami Wood Lamps
image: kickstarter.com
image: kickstarter.com
Whoever says origami structures are useless dust collecting clutter causers is about to eat their words when function meets origami. Thailand-based inventor Anurak Suchat has transformed flat wood origami structures into touch sensor lamps requiring an iPhone charger for power. So far he has developed two different designs that are collapsible, perfect for your overcrowded desk!
image: lostateminor.com
image: lostateminor.com
Designer Tete de Bois drew childhood inspiration for the latest piece, the wooden hat. What looks like the end result of too many popsicles on a hot day, this new fashion makes quite the statement. Despite the holes between each stick, the hats protect from the sun providing fashion and function in one stylish design.
Book of Toilet Paper Roll Structures
image: thisiscolossal.com
image: thisiscolossal.com
image: thisiscolossal.com
image: thisiscolossal.com
Who knew TP could tell a story? Anastassia Elias is putting a new spin on dioramas using toilet paper rolls to tell her creative stories. Rouleaux is Elias newest book consisting of photos of dioramas from 2009-2012.
image: trendland.com
image: trendland.com
Amanda Ghassaei can make a record out of anything. Using a laser cutter of her own design, Ghassaei can turn arbitrary objects such as wood or paper into a musical track to play her favourite jams. The sound quality is not up to par with a pair of professional headphones but it’s still pretty cool to have around.
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