Razzle Dazzle + 14

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+ AI-Envisioned Retail

Benjamin Benichou’s art is a captivating exploration of time, embracing the boundless potential of AI technology. Inspired by unique & unconventional retail spaces, he envisions what a Nike “Impossible Store” on the top of Mount Everest would look like!

+ Razzle Dazzle

Dazzle Camouflage aka Razzle Dazzle was a style of ship camouflage created by British marine artist Norman Wilkinson during World War I. It consisted of complex patterns of geometric shapes in contrasting colors interrupting & intersecting each other. Unlike traditional camouflaging that was designed to conceal, Razzle Dazzle was designed to mislead the enemy about a ships course.

+ Pepita

Porsche’s famous Pepita fabric was unveiled in 1965 as an official option for the 911. In it’s original form it’s just 2 colors - black & white, in a repeated, geometric, checked pattern. With decades of history, it’s now a design classic in the automotive world - a prime example of enduring design.

+ Wacko Maria

Effortlessly stylish with loud patterns & a rockabilly meets ‘80s jazz aesthetic, Japanese fashion brand Wacko Maria has been described as the irresistibly likable “bad boy” brand from Japan. Uniquely stylish with loud patterns, cheetah prints & endless collaborations with Carhartt & Dr. Martens alike, the brand was founded in 2005 by retired J-league footballers Keiji Ishizuka & Atsuhiko Mori.

MUSIC IS THE TRIGGER OF IMAGINATIONS

2005年、WACKO MARIA 設立。

+ Bricks by Buff Monster

Talented street artist Buff Monster is selling carefully recovered bricks + COA from a big mural he painted on the Lower East Side of New York, which was recently destroyed. His very colorful mini melty misfits will be forever missed, but we’re certain he’s going to continue making the world a better place with bright colors, bold lines & funny characters!

+ Water + Salt.

Cadence™ was designed by Amr Elwan as a premium hydration solution. More than a product, the logo was designed to communicate multiple brand expressions - daily routine, physical performance, mind + body optimization, focus + productivity & the pursuit of greatness.

+ Wonderland in Seoul Itaewon

Next time you’re in South Korea, make sure to stay at the Mondrian Seoul Itaewon for a fairytale-like experience. With captivating artworks throughout & impressive attention to detail, you’re sure to enjoy the contemporary luxury accommodations designed by Gansam Architects & Associates.

+ Basement Font Foundry

Basement Foundry. creates distinguished typefaces, where every glyph is carefully crafted with obsessive attention to detail. The digital studio prides itself on “making cool shit that performs” & they sure do, with font favorites like “Blob”, “Caniche”, “FFFlauta” & more. Download today!

+ Metaballs

Based in Berlin, interdisciplinary artist illustrindia shows off her skills making metaballs in 💜.

@illustrindia

Metaballs 💜 #digitalart #procreate #metaballs

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