Wooden Rest Space in Seoul

Cet espace est un ancien parking transformé par UTAA Studio dans un quartier moderne, le tout nommé « Reste Hole ». Les nervures en bois donnent une sensation d’espace, de lumière et de flexibilité, tout en fournissant l’épine dorsale de la structure, formant des sièges pour les étudiants de l’université.

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Is This Year the Last Year of the SXSW Agency Invasion?

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The handwringing has begun. No sooner were we all a twitter over marketers taking over SXSW (myself included), it seems the backlash is now in full swing.

Several years ago (maybe 2010) when I saw Pepsi erect that gigantic playground and CNN take over that restaurant, I knew the quaint geek-fest days of SXSW where over and we were in for a very different SXSW. But even then, SXSW was still an orgasm of epic digital awesomeness.

Having attended SXSW long enough to know what it was before brands and agencies invaded, I see this as a bubble. And bubbles don’t last forever. Like every thing else in the ad business, every cool, new thing is chased. Every single one. Longer than any sane person would chase.

But even insane, trend-chasing ad agencies wake up one day and realize, “Oh yea, this shit isn’t making a dime for us” and they move on to the next cool thing. This will be the fourth year of the SXSW Agency Invasion and while I’m sure next year will be just as big, I’d have to agree with this mystery Digiday writer, we’re going to see a decline in attendance by agencies from this point on.

Not a complete exodus because agencies should always be present in any environment where new ideas and innovation are at the forefront of the conversation. And, SXSW is, indeed, that place.

Having said all that, it’s been a great past few years from one respect. Prior to the SXSW Agency Invasion, one had to pay for everything oneself. Now everything is sponsored. It’s entirely possible to stay in Austin for five days and never spend a dime on food or drink.

So thanks for that, Madison Avenue.

Sleep Under the Stars at South African Resort

Le Lion Sands Game Reserve, situé à Sabie Sand Reserve en Afrique du Sud, est un hôtel qui offre des nuits près de la vie sauvage, des animaux et des étoiles. Il vous permet également d’admirer le paysage africain depuis votre chambre d’hôtel ou pendant votre dîner. Un complexe à découvrir dans la suite.

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Ícones representam filmes ganhadores do Oscar

Hoje à noite tem mais uma entrega do Oscar e a Beutler Ink Labs criou uma espécie de infográfico transformando todos os ganhadores de Melhor Filme, desde 1927, em ícones. Os indicados deste ano na categoria ganharam uma seção especial, todos eles devidamente identificados. Qual será que irá integrar a galeria superior?

O mais legal deste pôster/infográfico é perceber a maneira como cada longa-metragem foi representado e, quem sabe, tentar adivinhar qual é o filme, sem olhar o ano em que ele foi premiado – uma pista valorosa em alguns casos.

Para quem não se lembra, a Beutler Ink Labs foi a responsável pela criação de Here’s to 2013, uma ilustração que concentrou a retrospectiva de 2013.

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Subliminally Messaged Graphic Art – The Graphic Art Designs by Joshua Hibbert Have a Hidden Message (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The multimedia images by graphic designer Joshua Hibbert are fascinating. The manipulated graphic art is vividly colored with high contrasting patterns that usually include hidden words and messages….

Illuminated Shower Lamp Hybrids – Water Dream is Bringing Living Room Style to the Bathroom (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This shower lamp hybrid blurs the lines between the living room and bathroom in modern homes. Hansgrohe and Nendo came up with the design and the idea is a masterful mash-up of essential parts of a…

Braided Sugar-Like Sofas – The Marshmallow Sofa Will Be a Sweet Addition to Your Home (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This squishy and delightful Marshmallow Sofa will add a soft, whimsical element to your home.

This sofa was designed by Kamkam and took inspiration from other fabrics; the back rest of the couch…

Nomadic Rugged Braid Hairstyles – Himalayan Fishtail Braids are Creating Waves on Fashion Runways (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Known for its fine textiles and famous paisley prints, Italian family brand Etro’s Fall 2014 runway show was not only accomplished for its beautifully tailored pieces but for the fishtail…

Versatile Smart Earphones – The Dash Smart Earphones Do More Than Just Deliver Music to Your Ears

(TrendHunter.com) The Dash Smart Earphones are the answer to all your earphone needs. With smartphones, watches, glasses and wristbands, it’s only right that we have a set of smart earphones to complement the set….

Google Maps permite explorar a “capital mundial dos ursos polares”

Churchill, no Canadá, é conhecida como  ”a capital mundial dos ursos polares”. O local também é o cenário do mais recente projeto do Google em parceria com a Polar Bears International. Com o objetivo de mostrar como as mudanças climáticas estão afetando a fauna da região e, consequentemente, conscientizar o público em geral, o Google Maps permite que os usuários tenham uma visão em 360 graus.

Karin Tuxen-Bettman, do PBI/Google Earth Solidário, escreveu um texto sobre a experiência, onde explica que os ursos polares funcionam como uma espécie de barômetro que ajuda a medir as mudanças no ambiente.

No documentário acima, é possível ter uma ideia de como o projeto foi desenvolvido e entender um pouco mais de sua importância.

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Luxurious Functional Firearm Rings – This Gun Ring Brings the Bang to Classic Beauty (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) What better accessory for a femme fatale than a gun ring? This finely crafted German piece of silver adds a little bit of edge to a woman’s style.

The ring isn’t only stylish—it&#…

Vibrantly Explosive Technicolor Exhibits – Sebastian Masuda Brings ‘Colorful Rebellion’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Japanese artist Sebastian Masuda is heading to New York for his first solo exhibit inside the iconic American city.

Entitled Colorful Rebellion – Seventh Nightmare, the exhibit will make its…

Honestly Frank Habitual Prints – This Honest Artwork Will Express Your Desire for Three Vices

(TrendHunter.com) This print from Society6 expresses emotion in the form of honest artwork.

Printed against a black backdrop is a simple phrase that explains the qualms of so many people. From artists to students…

Automatic Roti Makers – The Rotimatic Will Quickly Whip Up Traditional Indian Flat Bread (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This roti maker can whip up quick and delicious Indian flat bread that will add a healthy and delicious element to your meal. The bread can be stuffed with vegetables or used to dunk into soups or…

Laboring Moonlighting Superheroes (UPDATE) – Artist Chow Hon Lam Draws Part-Time Superhero Jobs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Artist Chow Hon Lam has recently added to his project depicting part-time superhero jobs they take in order to pay their bills.

Lam comically uses each of these iconic comic book hero’s…

American Express Taps Tina Fey to Introduce New Credit Card


You saw her at the Golden Globes and now you’ll see her at the Oscars too. Tina Fey will star in an American Express commercial during the broadcast tonight introducing the company’s new offering — the Everyday Credit Card. The card allows users to earn rewards on everyday purchases and 20% more reward points after every 20 transactions.

With the new credit card, the company is trying to appear inclusive and attract a new set of consumers. “We want to banish the notion that American Express is not affordable,” said Andrew Katz, VP-advertising at American Express. “We, as a brand, are much more approachable than people think and have a tremendous range of products,”

The company also hopes to target busy moms looking for a hassle-free experience when they run errands. Ms. Fey, with her multiple roles as a mom, writer and actress fit the bill. “Tina Fey is universal in many ways with her humor, she is easy to relate to with her ‘every woman-ness’ and this campaign is really about people who multi-task,” said Mr. Katz.

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John Lewis launches JLAB technology incubator with £100,000 investment fund

John Lewis is to launch a technology incubator called JLAB that will give one start-up a £100,000 investment in return for an equity stake in their company.

Taylor McCormick Photography

Voici Taylor McCormick, une talentueuse photographe qui nous fait découvrir des images captivantes, appartenant au monde du rêve. Ses œuvres présentent un large éventail de nuances stylistiques : des scènes dominées par une atmosphère de conte de fées, des images troublantes qui rappellent le style romantique.

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Advertising Jobs: Gyro, Brigade Marketing, Razorfish

This week, Gyro is hiring a copywriter, while Brigade Marketing needs a Flash rich media artist. Razorfish is seeking a senior copywriter, and Carmichael Lynch is on the hunt for a communications and marketing manager. Get the scoop on these openings and more below, and find additional just-posted gigs on Mediabistro.

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Minimally Quirky Lookbooks – The Cacharel Fall 2014 Campaign Features Femininely Loose Silhouettes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While there might not be anything particularly special about the Cacharel Fall 2014 collection aside from the fact that the pieces would be a great addition to any existing wardrobe, the lookbook is…