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Aug 31 2008

Parasitic Parking Spot by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Architecture, Experience Design, Fabric, Iconoclasm, Perceived Value, Pragmatism, Product Design, Remix, transportation
[caption id="attachment_623" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Car Cover Tent"][/caption] A tent in the shape of a car with canvas car cover. This is a great idea, although it would be fairly unsettling to be privy to the whims of passing traffic and "love-tap" parking jobs while you're in a pod you can't see out of. Also, I can imagine the looks you would get while setting up shop. Still, a nice way to claim you own slice of public space. This would be a fun tent to use at an actual campsite. (from an older post at the ...
Aug 30 2008

Crowded or amazing? by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Engineering, Experience Design, Iconoclasm, Perceived Value, Pragmatism, Product Design, Remix
The following is an outlet available from Leviton. I can't believe this is the first time that three inlets have been offered for a standard-sized electrical receptacle. (via NotCot) [caption id="attachment_617" align="aligncenter" width="325" caption="Triple Outlet"][/caption]
Aug 30 2008

Still got it by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Film, Inspiration, Language, Literature, Society of the Gentleman, pop
Woody Allen wrote a mock diary for his filming of Vicky Christina Barcelona, which was featured in the New York Times. While the nature of his films has drastically strayed from his early work, his writing is right on target. [caption id="attachment_606" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Scarlett Johansson and Woody Allen"][/caption] By the way, Scarlett Johansson is just 5 days older than me. I think it's in the stars. Update: Woody Allen is 5 days younger than me (plus 49 years).
Aug 30 2008

Keep Calm and Carry On by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Advertising, Aesthetics, Art, Graphic Design, Illusration, Quotes, history
"Keep Calm and Carry On" was a sort of public service statement in England during World War II. Yes/No/Maybe has reproduced this phrase, which had been paired with the crown of King George VI. I've seen the print in a huge spectrum of colors and framed in a vast variety of frame style from modern to downright Victorian (no pun intended.) [caption id="attachment_612" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Keep Calm and Carry On"][/caption]
Aug 24 2008

Sightings/Excuses by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Perpenduum, Sightings, Sincere Apology, photography
[caption id="attachment_601" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Walking dogs in Omaha, NE"][/caption] How to: Walk two dogs in Omaha, Nebraska Posts have been scarce recently, but I have an excuse! I am in the process of moving from Somerville, Massachusetts to Palo Alto, California by way of 1990 Volvo 240DL. More on that at another time, but for now, dig through our previous posts and try the blogroll at the right to discover some new material.
Aug 23 2008

Red Bucket Films in NYT Magazine by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Aesthetics, Art, Film, Friends, Inspiration, fashion, photography
[caption id="attachment_592" align="aligncenter" width="433" caption="Red Bucket Films NYT Magazine Shoot"][/caption] I was glad to notice that my friends and my former college roommates, now forging their place in cinema history at Red Bucket Films, were featured in an incredible slide show in this Sunday's New York Times Magazine, Style section. Amazing.
Aug 21 2008

Perpenduum is One Year Old! by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Perpenduum
Perpenduum.com, Perpenduum.org, and Perpenduum.net were all registered on August 21st, 2007. I think Perpenduum is still finding its voice, but this first year has been great! We've had more than 44,000 visitors from 144 countries/territories viewing some of our 211 posts. A huge thank you to all the readers, everyone who has linked to Perpenduum, and all the people whose work has been deemed relevant and necessary for a Perpenduum post. Thanks to everyone who got involved with our inaugural Gentleman's Whiskey and Chat and to everyone who came to enjoy the evening with us. Here's to ...
Aug 19 2008

OLPC XO-1 by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Code, Computers, Engineering, GUI, Interaction Design
[caption id="attachment580" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="OLPC XO-1"][/caption] [caption id="attachment581" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="OLPC XO-1"][/caption] A friend of mine has a OLPC XO-1, so I finally had a chance to give the much-talked-about piece of equipment a test run. Challenging user interface and miserable keyboard layout... on the bright side, it is rugged, the mechanical aspects of the case and swiveling screen are great, and the $100 price point it fantastic. For its intended purpose of spreading the availability of information and education to children of developing countries, it's a great start!
Aug 18 2008

Sightings by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Aesthetics, Architecture, Art, Associative Thought, Design, Experience Design, Graphic Design, History of Design, Iconoclasm, Illusration, Inspiration, Materials, Product Design, Remix, Scandinavia, Sightings, Typography, furniture, history, photography, wood
"Sightings" will be a recurring section for objects of interest that I was able to photograph. Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand (MoMA, NYC) Chairs by Jean Prouvé (MoMA, NYC) Students' Desk by Jean Prouvé (MoMA, NYC) Handwritten Signage (Somerville, MA) Mondrian-inspired Volvo (Harvard Square, MA) Hotel Delmano (Brooklyn, NY)
Aug 08 2008

Seeing Eye to Eye with Moscot by David Goligorsky
Filed under: Design, Past Future, Society of the Gentleman, fashion, history
[caption id="attachment564" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Moscot"][/caption] Established in 1915 in Manhattan's Lower East Side, Moscot's is still producing fantastic eyewear in the traditional style. Prices are reasonable, to boot. New York is home to three storefronts. [caption id="attachment562" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Yukel by Moscot"][/caption] [caption id="attachment568" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Zelig by Moscot"][/caption] [caption id="attachment570" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Nebb by Moscot"][/caption]

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