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| 12 December 2007view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
The International Illustrated
by Seth Brau
The International Illustrated, a magazine made up of unique original art created around a rather loose central theme, just released their third issue. The brainchild of two Brazilian designers, Julio and Vitor, the duo carefully select contributing artists based on their portfolios.
After accepting an invitation to participate, artists receive a "label" (the theme of the issue) ranging from "Do What You Want and Fuck the Rest" to "Other Names for the Devil," the latest. Each issue features an eclectic mix of diverse mediums from clearly talented artists and designers. All three issues of The International Illustrated are currently available for online viewing on their site.
The Monocle Travel Top Fifty 2007/8
by Ami Kealoha
Monocle's Travel Top Fifty, a collection of the editors' best first-hand experiences traveling, is the first in a series of special editions by the publication. The supplement includes tips on the mundane (an airport metro in Denmark) and the fabulous (a personal butler at Hong Kong's Grand Hyatt), as well as on more simple luxuries like a sublime terrace in Zürich. All their highly-subjective picks focus on the tiniest of details, like the Helvetica on Lufthansa's fuselage. It's an approach we appreciate and one that's in keeping with the high standard of journalism we expect from the mag.
To get the print version, you'll have to pick up a copy of this month's issue of Monocle, but the podcast runs it down over on Monocle's site.
Also on Cool Hunting: Monocle
Brastemp "You" Refrigerators
by Phuong-Cac Nguyen
The trend of customization shows no apparent prejudice in the objects—from sneakers to motorcycles—available to be designed to fit your specific needs. Now, with the "You" series from top Brazilian appliance maker Brastemp, a refrigerator can be ordered directly online made exactly to your liking. You just need to have the patience to design any number of the 19,000 possible combinations.
Among the chief options are a bounty of beautiful, sleek colors that can be mixed and matched for the fridge's two doors. For further tricking-out, there are compartments that can hold their own separate temperatures, a special ice cream area, a dispenser that discharges canned soda and beer right from the front of the fridge, a wine rack, a place to chill beer glasses (like how it's done in bars), plus a dedicated fruit case. Brazilians are able to choose between voltages, too.
Giving Subzero a run for its money, the customization project obviously aims at those who want the luxury of a fully-loaded appliance and who are also more inclined to care about what their fridge looks like.
Also on Cool Hunting: Brastemp's Eggo Washing Machine
Polli
by Lost At E Minor
We've been a long-time fan of Polli for their unique and contemporary jewelry and decorations, all made in Australia. They're beautifully designed and for around $50 you can't get better value.
