Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has completed the façade and interior design of a 10-storey hotel near Tokyo’s Skytree Observation Tower. conceived as an ‘art exhibit’, ONE@tokyo is located in Oshiage — an area which combines the historic feeling of the country’s Edo era with a lively sense of Tokyo’s modern metropolis. at ground level, Kuma and his team have installed a dynamic lattice of timber planks that refers to the factories found in the region’s downtown district.
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Fascinating design! Tokyo hotel as art installation.
Sandra St. Victor -Dizzy- @ Adinkra House 12.28.13
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Just for a change, I'm going to share an exceptional, soulful performance by a favorite singer Sandra St. Victor. If you want Inspiration, watch this clip. I curate other jazz music on one of my other pages here. Enjoy!
Speaking to Facebook’s prominent place at the center of news, information, and communication, CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out his vision for the future of the company on Thursday.
In a nearly 6,000-word declaration, Zuckerberg suggested that Facebook was finally realizing its grand mission to “connect the world.” “For the past decade, Facebook has focused on connecting friends and families,” the young mogul explained.
“With that foundation, our next focus will be developing the social infrastructure for community -- for supporting us, for keeping us safe, for informing us, for civic engagement, and for inclusion of all.”...
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A lot of people are sniffing at Zuck for his inflated goals, but that's what a mission statement is. I like the hopeful vision! He's not trying to build a wall or harm helpless immigrants.
They say not to judge a book by its cover, but there’s no saying about judging a book by its first line.
I can usually tell within a few minutes if I’ll enjoy a book. Based on this infographic, it seems that many famous books are good from the start.
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” but did you know the entire first line for “A Tale of Two Cities” is much longer? The first sentence in the book is a whopping 119 words.
On the other hand, “Fahrenheit 451” opens with an easy to remember one-liner: “It was a pleasure to burn.”...
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Here are the opening lines of 34 of the world's famous books.
Imagine the possibilities of a world in which we are able to make trusted connections between a near-infinite number of people. A world in which transaction costs, time and distance are reduced to almost nil. A world that is instantly available from a smartphone, anywhere, anytime.
This global revolution, enabled by databases, search engines and connectivity, has begun. It’s allowing mankind to break free from the limits of the past. We start doing what we do best: collaborating and sharing, at an unprecedented scale — a significant untapped potential for sharing is unlocked on a whole new level, creating value for all.
Thanks to platforms that connect peers and enable the creation of interpersonal online trust, individuals are suddenly empowered to share goods, knowledge, money, skills, network, content, etc. They regain their ability to contribute more directly to society and the economy, but on a global scale, redefining relationships between economic and social actors along the way.
We are at the dawn of a new era, the sharing age, which impacts all dimensions of our relationships with others....
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Fred Mazzella writes a really thoughtful post about the "sharing age." Recommended reading. 9/10
Salvador Dali once said, "Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision." Perhaps the artist would've said something similar about virtual reality, which The Dalí Museum is now using to bring his 1935 painting Archeological Reminiscence of Millet's "Angelus" to life.
To help celebrate the opening of its new exhibition "Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination" on January 23rd, which looks at the relationship between the artist and Walt Disney, the museum enlisted agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners to create "Dreams of Dalí" to give viewers a new way to experience his work....
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Creativity with your coffee: An early painting comes to life for The Dalí Museum's new "Disney and Dalí: Architects of the Imagination" exhibit.
Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition. The logo is one aspect of a company’s commercial brand, or economic or academic entity, and its shapes, colors, fonts, and images usually are different from others in a similar market.
Logos are also used to identify organizations and other non-commercial entities. These types of corporate identities are often developed by large firms who specialize in this type of work. However, if you want to save some bucks and want to design your logo then there are many sources to get logo design inspiration. Infact, we might able to help you by presenting this showcase of Highly beautiful, original and creative logo designs for your design inspiration.
All of these logos are very creative and following different trends like PhotoFill, Concealed, VariDots, Candy Stripe, Flip Flop, Sequential, but most importantly Texting which is a common element among all of them. Also, try to catch how they created using specific colors combination, typography adjustments and font selection....
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What an exceptional collection of logo designs. Creativity with your coffee. Highly recommended viewing! 9.5/10
Web design has a big influence on internet presence, affecting things like how traffic interacts with a website (bounce- and conversion-rates) to how effective the site is in the context of SEO and branding. While content is obviously crucial to any site, the aesthetic presentation of that content is equally important. To get a feel for good web design and visually arresting content, here are 20 of the most beautiful websites in 2015.
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Creativity with your coffee and a great collection of website design inspiration. Recommended viewing. 9/10
I’ve had the privilege of my writing being published on Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Time, Fast Company, VentureBeat, Entrepreneur, and several other publications, and if you aspire to see your writing in mainstream publications like these, perhaps there is something in my story that will help you get there.
The writing I’ve had published has brought me speaking opportunities, a book deal, and more than 1000% growth for my business. I’ve been able to interview and network with my marketing and business heroes, all in the last two and a half years. Prior to that, my writing had never appeared in a mainstream publication. I was just a guy nobody had heard of, posting here and there on my blog, with a small handful of readers. This is the story of how everything changed. ...
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Bloggers take heart! Josh Steimle shares some blogging inspiration.
How many times you have struggled with the ideas. How to do that or that, how to finish this design or illustration? For me, it happens a lot and I think is normal. Time to time designers face this “black” interim. I’m not saying that you need steal other ideas or designs, but you need to check how the professionals are doing things, it will let you step out of your zone and make something better.
I have collected 15 websites which are covering everything you need, from web design and illustration to furniture design and app design. I hope all these websites will inspire you and will help you to finish your ideas faster and better....
Just like in sports, being motivated at work is crucial for your performance. This rings especially true when you have a looming deadline, an important presentation to give, or colleagues or customers depending on your performance.
To help you stay motivated, no matter what your job throws at you, we decided to compile 22 of the best motivational speeches from business, sports, entertainment, and more. If you want to get fired up for a project, watch these videos. Trust me, I was ready to write a 5,000 word blog post after I saw them. And while the messages vary from speech to speech, they will put you in the optimal frame of mind for tackling and crushing your next big challenge.(Disclaimer: Some speeches -- *cough* Al Pacino *cough* -- may contain NSFW language.)...
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Need some motivation for tackling that next big challenge? Check out these 22 inspirational speeches.
Copywriters. The ability to find the exact right words to tell your company's story isn't an easy feat, and it's even harder to do so consistently.
So when we come across companies that are doing it successfully, we think their copywriters deserve a pat on the back (and a raise?). Take a look at some of the companies we think have stellar copywriting, and if you're looking, maybe get some inspiration for your own brand, too....
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Discover 13 real copywriting examples from brands with awesome copywriters assembled by HubSpot.
If you follow the right people, that's what Instagram can do for you. There are a lot of really talented artists and designers out there who use Instagram as a sort of mini art gallery -- a social portfolio, if you will.
And it's a jackpot for people who love browsing gorgeous design work.
To help you narrow your search, I've carefully curated some of the best Instagrams to follow for design inspiration. I did my best to place them in categories -- illustration, graphic design, pop art and installation, color palettes, street art, photography, typography, and calligraphy -- although you'll notice some of their work could fall into a number of different lists.
Whether you're a designer looking for inspiration, or you simply harbor an appreciation for art and design, you'll want to check out (and follow) these accounts. ...
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Check out Lindsay Kolowich's carefully curated list of the best Instagram accounts for beautiful illustration, graphic design, photography, typography, street art, and more. Recommended reading. 9.5/10
After a while, you get sick and tired of writing. You just want to quit. Is it that notorious condition known as writer’s block? It could be, but in many cases it’s a little bit different.
There are a few things going on:You’re bored with what you’re writing about. Boredom kills affection.You’ve exhausted your creative energy. Creativity, like a muscle, has its limits. Push it too hard, and it caves in.You need something more challenging. Lack of challenge -- goals, vision, perspective -- leads to disillusionment.
You need some fresh experiences. Fresh experiences will give you a fresh perspective.It’s time to figure out how to get your brain back on task. How do you get past the drudgery and enjoy writing again? Let's talk through a few tips....
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Suffering from writer's block? Feeling uninspired? Check out Neil Patel's five tips for moving past the drudgery to enjoy writing again.
Who doesn’t love a great quote?I culled together 10 inspirational quotes for marketing and public relations professionals to get us excited. Today is a great time to be a marketer. Hopefully, these quotes will help guide you through today’s social media and content marketing world....
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10 inspirational quotes for marketing and PR pros.
What does the entire observable universe look like? Not exactly like this—but it's a pretty (and fascinating) picture. The illustration, based on logarithmic maps from Princeton researchers and images from NASA, shows the universe from a human perspective: The sun is at the center, ringed by planets, galaxies, the cosmic web (the void between solar systems), and invisible plasma from the Big Bang.
Artist Pablo Carlos Budassi put the illustration together armed with Photoshop, recent research... and some weed. He included as many details as possible. "Something I didn't have time to do was to smoothly merge the cosmic web with the last single galaxies that appear," he says. "The rest was relatively easy and only took a couple of nights and about 100 grams of marijuana to do it."...
It has been said that designing a blog is easy, a-no brainer. Pick a template from the myriads out there all readily available on any platform and you’ll be good to go, right?
But popping images and text into an existing template will likely translate into another generic looking blog. And in today’s growing blogging industry, being just another sheep in the herd won’t do much for your traffic. Differentiating your blog from others in the same niche by creating a blog designed with a bit more character will turn you into the sheep they’ll remember.
Creating a stunning blog does not necessarily mean building your own layout from scratch. You can take advantage of a template, let it do most of the heavy lifting, and pair it with a thoughtfully designed header to start engaging your target audience. Use them to set the mood and visually communicate what your blog is all about. They don’t have to be terribly complex, just tailored to fit your blog beautifully. Below, we showcase 50 awesome blogs with headers that make great first impressions and feature great content....
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Creativity with your coffee and some design inspiration to go with it.
We all need a little inspiration sometimes. So, when you're feeling a bit lackluster, here is a list of 25 modern sites from a range of industries that will spark a little bit of inspiration in you. All of these sites are mobile friendly and responsive and feature a host of great features. This list is split into multiple sections based on industry so, you can find the most relevant and useful inspiration. Go forth, my friends!...
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Check out some of Hubspot's favorite responsive websites for inspiration across a variety of industries including eCommerce, B2B, Nonprofits, Media and more!
Designing newspapers, magazines and books has become particularly challenging as digital takes over most of our communications. While we must learn to adapt our concepts to various screen sizes, paper will always be an essential medium for creative expression.
Throughout this article, I’ll introduce 50 incredible newspaper designs (and the design lessons they bestow) to inspire your work....
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Creativity with your coffee. Recommended viewing for creatives, bloggers, marketers and PR.
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Fascinating design! Tokyo hotel as art installation.