Nick Dewar

It is with great sadness that we've learned Nick Dewar passed away. He was a brilliant illustrator and we are grateful to him for sharing his work with us. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

Five Blades vs One Blade

Scrutinizing the history (and marketing) of razor blades seems a bit silly, but after spending a relatively large amount of money on a razor and constantly replenishing your stock of replacement blades, all the while sticking tiny pieces of tissue paper on yourself, it’s perhaps a pertinent question to ask: “Five Blades vs One Blade?”

Found via Idsgn

Las Meninas in 3D

Web developer Román Cortés has taken Las Meninas to 3D, using only CSS/HTML (and some math skills). Cortés also shares a step-by-step explanation of the process.

Found via Smashing Magazine

The End of Word It

The beginning of 2010 brings the end of Word It, from the folks at Underconsideration. The last Word It is “The End.” Participate before it ends!

2010 Eustace Tilley Contest

The New Yorker’ dapper gent, Eustace Tilley is offering himself up for another make-over. Deadline is January 18, 2010. Learn more about the contest.

Found via The New Yorker

Prepare to Laugh/Cringe Your Way Through Neutra Face

Found via MediaBistro

77 Gift Ideas

It’s that time of year again and Core77 has again presented their 2009 Gift Guide. A great list with well-designed and creative items.

My favorite is the Woolly Pocket which allows you to grow plants on your wall.

It’s perfect for us apartment-dwellers!