Sand Art

Andres Amador's sand art was stunningly beautiful. You have to see it for yourself. Really. www.andresamador.net

Beautiful Currencies

Have you ever been in another country and thought, 'These folks really have some beautiful money?' Whether it was the colors, the portraits, or the overall design, good looking money is just a little more fun to spend. I had not thought of it that way, but it makes sense. David Standish's comments and top picks were spot on.

Runway Beats

The music compliation was brilliant. I loved it. Thanks Armand/Bruce.

2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom

Architecture for Humanity has announced the eight finalists in their latest competition, to design the classroom of the future. Impressive indeed. Check out the link www.architectureforhumanity.org

Somali Pirate Business Model

The way the Somali pirates exploit the international maritime trade was intriguing. As for the pirates, their escalating demands are a method of price discovery, a way of gauging how much the market will bear. I agree. Brilliant analysis + great graphics. Hats off to Scott.

Useful link:
www.scottcarneyonline.com

Random Thoughts

There are some subjects that I’m dealing with all the time, the vulnerability of the human being. Humiliation, when people humiliate each other and when they humiliate themselves. When I see that kind of behavior among people, I am always very, very sad. I am also concerned in my work with the problem of the human being’s lostness, confusion and weakness.

- Roy Andersson
www.royandersson.com

Ideablob

Meet Ami Kassar, a dotcom start-up veteran + explore his idea-sharing website http://www.ideablob.com

Book Plant Pot

Old books into plant pots. Look what Tokyo Pistol design agency did with theirs. I loved it. http://www.tokyopistol.com/goods/honbachi