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Do you like the modern sensibility of a standing desk but wish it also served as a constant reminder of your work life’s soul-crushing drudgery? Well then I’ve got good news.

This 80-inch-diameter Hamster Wheel Standing Desk, invented by two guys (artist Robb Godshaw and developer Will Doenlen) at 3D software company Autodesk, is questionably necessary in a world where we already have treadmill desks. But it’s also pretty awesome.

The whole project is clearly tongue-in-cheek, as you can tell from the description on Instructables.com, where you’ll also find all the directions to make one yourself.

“Rise up, sedentary sentients, and unleash that untapped potential within by marching endlessly towards a brilliant future of focused work. Step forward into a world of infinite potential, bounded only by the smooth arcs of a wheel. Step forward into the Hamster Wheel Standing Desk that will usher in a new era of unprecedented productivity.”

The official video seems a bit languid for my tastes, but as you can see in the time-lapse below, this productivity wheel can handle some serious speed.

Via PC Magazine.

Voici de nombreuses vues impressionnantes prises depuis le ciel sur des lieux et des pays aux 4 coins du monde. New York, les pyramides d’Egypte et l’Arc de Triomphe à Paris sont assez reconnaissables mais il y a également des vues plus surprenantes comme ce cliché au milieu de l’Océan Indien. A découvrir dans la suite.

New York, Etats-Unis.

Dubaï, Émirats Arabes Unis.

Shanghai, Chine.

Mexico, Mexique.

Barcelone, Espagne.

Amsterdam, Pays-Bas.

Venise, Italie.

Spoorbuurt, Nord des Pays-Bas.

Turin, Italie.

Maldives.

Moscou, Russie.

San Francisco, États-Unis.

Paris, France.

Seattle, Etats-Unis.

Chicago, États-Unis.

Just in case you thought the San Francisco Batkid story couldn't get any cuter, a mysterious billboard near the Bay Bridge is thanking the miniature hero, better known as 5-year-old leukemia patient Miles Scott, for keeping the city safe. Whoever paid for this thing employed some Bruce Wayne-level secrecy, because it surprised the Make-A-Wish Foundation—who helped turn San Francisco into Gotham City for young Miles—as much as everyone else. Batkid has turned into quite the donations magnet for Make-A-Wish, which is great and all, but gestures like this sign also offer a lot of value by keeping this story fresh in people's minds. 

Leader dans la vente de meuble en Californie du Nord, One Workplace fait appel à l’agence d’architectes Design Blitz pour créer son siège à San Francisco. Ils créent un espace hybride très design destiné aux employés comme aux consommateurs. Une très belle et innovante collaboration à découvrir en images.

Focus sur les différents travaux de Erik Marinovich, un illustrateur et typographe basé à San Fransisco qui multiplie les créations typographique d’une beauté incroyable. Une large sélection de ses travaux et différentes séries en « Lettering Work » sont à découvrir en images dans la suite de l’article.

Parece obra de Sandy, o furacão agora conhecido como tempestade pós-tropical, mas não é. A história começou há mais ou menos 2 anos, quando o diretor Ross Ching lançou o vídeo Running on Empty, que mostrava a cidade de Los Angeles vazia, sem nenhum traço de carros ou presença humana. O sucesso foi tanto que Ching resolveu criar uma série completa aplicando a mesma ideia em diferentes cidades norte-americanas. O resultado é o projeto Empty America, que nos leva a um passeio incrível por locações de tirar o fôlego, como San Francisco, Seattle e, mais recentemente, Nova York.

Para produzir o timelapse, o diretor sobrepôs várias fotos do mesmo lugar, criando uma única imagem onde todas as pessoas e carros em movimento foram removidas. Para conseguir movimento no segundo plano, ele adiciona a imagem que passou pelo Photoshop sobre a filmagem em timelapse – ele conta tudo nos vídeos de bastidores. Em Nova York, Sandy facilitou um pouco as coisas, já que muitos dos locais mostrados estão realmente vazios.

A ideia de Ross Ching é fazer uma série de dez vídeos. Na próxima semana, será Washington D.C que ficará vazia. Para acompanhar as novidades, basta ficar de olho no canal do projeto Empty America no YouTube.

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Comme chaque année, Louis Vuitton nous propose un tour du globe en vidéos avec une collection de films mis en images par Romain Chassaing. Découvrez ces 4 vidéos splendides de Louis Vuitton City Guide 2013 autour de Paris, New York, San Francisco et Tokyo dans la suite de l’article.