Design + Tech + Photo + Art + Music + Web + Life Massimo FarinaTumblr (3.0; @massimofarina)http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4x4tlU4NJ1qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4x4tlU4NJ1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h1>Cucumber Whale & Banana Trucker</h1> <p>These playful and original pieces were created by <a href="http://www.itistheworldthatmadeyousmall.com/" title="Brock Davis" target="_blank">Brock Davis</a>. Fun stuff.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/24174086667http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/24174086667Thu, 31 May 2012 23:10:00 -0400cucumberbananaart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jpshwn5g1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yes. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at Majestic Resorts Punta Cana)</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/23690470673http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/23690470673Thu, 24 May 2012 17:17:05 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4b4aiCCZG1rvp3aho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://instamontreal.tumblr.com/post/23399081075/la-mini-brune-voiture-mini-oldportmontreal" target="_blank">instamontreal</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>La mini brune. #voiture #mini #oldportmontreal #montreal #car by @freddomtl</p> </blockquote>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/23401097274http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/23401097274Sun, 20 May 2012 02:51:51 -0400minimontreal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3vbhesO3z1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An empty cup of #coffee makes me sad. (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22846754895http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22846754895Fri, 11 May 2012 13:05:38 -0400coffee<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3qqsyk0er1rvvh4fo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>One way or another</h1> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://instanewyorkcity.tumblr.com/post/22703829785/nyc-baby-love-that-state-by-kattovic" target="_blank">instanewyorkcity</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>#nyc#baby#love#that#state by @kattovic</p> </blockquote>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22732308572http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22732308572Wed, 09 May 2012 16:39:58 -0400photo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ez1neLZY1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ez1neLZY1qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ez1neLZY1qzgcz0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ez1neLZY1qzgcz0o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h1>Beautifully Upcycled Vespa Chair</h1> <p>Designed by Spanish design studio <a href="http://www.belybel.com/portafoli_seient_vespa_eng_belybel.html" target="_blank">bel&bel</a>, this rotating chair is a great mashup of a vintage Vespa scooter and modern furniture design. It reminds me a little of the <a href="http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/14620217223/reupholstered-eames-vintage-lounge-chair-ottoman" title="reupholstered Eames vintage lounge chair" target="_blank">reupholstered Eames vintage lounge chair</a>. I want one.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22275289940http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/22275289940Wed, 02 May 2012 17:24:00 -0400designupcyclevespachair<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly38k81mzm1qke12no1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://iloveligatures.tumblr.com/post/21842922966/drink-me-now" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">iloveligatures</a>:</p> <blockquote><h2>Drink Me Now & Forget Me Later…</h2> <p>(by Michael Spitz)</p></blockquote>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21892657957http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21892657957Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:51:26 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2p5fnmkZn1qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h1>Incredibly Detailed Life-sized Cardboard Sculptures</h1> <p>Artist <a href="http://www.chrisgilmour.com/en.opere.html" target="_blank">Chris Gilmour</a> creates stunningly accurate life-sized sculptures with only cardboard and glue.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21346349697http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21346349697Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:42:05 -0400artcarboardsclupture<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0Nm7-EuctOs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><h1>Ikea Uppleva Smart TV Enters The Market Ahead of Apple</h1> <p>I wasn’t expecting this at all but Ikea just announced their new <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=sv&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Flivethemma.ikea.se%2Finspiration%2Fdags-uppleva-vardagsrummet-pa-nytt" target="_blank">Uppleva Smart TV</a>. The Uppleva is a LED HDTV, is WiFi and internet ready, includes a Blu-ray/DVD/CD player, USB connectivity, and has 2.1 sound with a wireless subwoofer. It will be available in late June 2012 in a number of colours and sizes, and starts at about $1000.</p> <p><img height="693" src="http://livethemma.ikea.se/sites/livethemma.ikea.se/files/imagecache/main/ikea_uppleva_tv_inspiration_3.jpg" width="520"/></p> <p><img height="693" src="http://livethemma.ikea.se/sites/livethemma.ikea.se/files/imagecache/main/ikea_uppleva_tv_inspiration_1.jpg" width="520"/></p> <p><img height="390" src="http://livethemma.ikea.se/sites/livethemma.ikea.se/files/imagecache/main/ikea_uppleva_tv_inspiration_2.jpg" width="520"/></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21275396539http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21275396539Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:01:00 -0400techikeasmart tv<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2hfhpRHhi1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2hfhpRHhi1qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2hfhpRHhi1qzgcz0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h1>Venus of Cupertino</h1> <p>A very unique iPad dock designed by <a href="http://www.scott-eaton.com/2011/ipad-docking-station" target="_blank">Scott Eaton</a>.</p> <blockquote>In addition to looking stylish, she will charge and sync your iPad (first, second and third generation) from an inconspicuous charger located in her midriff.</blockquote>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21095570785http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21095570785Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:32:13 -0400iPaddesign<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2ehx2u5yX1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>In motion, crossing the Victoria bridge.</h1> <p>photo by <a href="http://massimofarina.com/about" title="Massimo" target="_blank">Massimo</a></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21009606689http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/21009606689Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:35:00 -0400montreal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2cpmc1wxV1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h1>Time in Words: QLOCKTWO W</h1> <blockquote>In a square there is a grid of 110 letters. When the stainless steel button is pressed, words light up in unexpected places which describe the time. Whenever you look at your <a href="http://qlocktwo.com/info_w.php?lang=en" target="_blank">QLOCKTWO W</a>, it´s a new experience. QLOCKTWO W, case in natural brushed stainless steel or black, 35 x 35 x 7mm, black leather or natural rubber strap, calendar day and second display, LED technology. Available from autumn 2012.</blockquote></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20951694565http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20951694565Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:27:46 -0400designwatch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28da6VlVB1qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28da6VlVB1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28da6VlVB1qzgcz0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28da6VlVB1qzgcz0o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28da6VlVB1qzgcz0o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h1>Wooden Nintendo Controller Coffee Table</h1></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20798283610http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20798283610Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:08:00 -0400nintendodesignwood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m22sozJUvP1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Good, it’s Friday.</h1> <p>Print available <a href="http://society6.com/Massimo/Good-its-Friday_Print" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20609126582http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20609126582Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:53:00 -0400good fridaydesign<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1wb1wKQsR1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Believe: be the good in the world</h1> <p>A new design I finally finished up. If it speaks to you, and you really really like it, you can pick up an archival print <a href="http://society6.com/Massimo/Believe-Be-the-good-in-the-world_Print" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20407573394http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20407573394Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:58:03 -0400designart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1uflvUfeX1qzgcz0o1_r2_500.png"/><br/><br/><h1>Braun radio icon tribute to Dieter Rams</h1> <p>View the animated image below to see the design steps along with the original radio made by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braun_(company)" title="Braun" target="_blank">Braun</a>. Click <a href="http://dribbble.com/shots/495345-Braun-ABR-21" target="_blank">here</a> to learn more about the designer.</p> <p class="center"><img height="300" src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1uflvUfeX1qzgcz0o1_r1_400.gif" width="400"/></p> <p class="center"><img alt=" Braun ABR 21 radio" height="442" src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ugyspwyM1qzgcz0o1_500.jpg" width="500"/></p> <p class="center"><strong><span>Braun ABR 21 signal radio, 1978 by Dieter Rams</span></strong></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20341236234http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20341236234Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:30:00 -0400designicondieter ramsBraun<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1sc0gdgi21qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><h1>Don Draper on his iPhone </h1> <p>More Mad Men Photos by <a href="http://www.jamesminchin.com/index2.php#Stills.Mad_Men/" target="_blank">James Minchin III</a>.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20271828501http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20271828501Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:17:04 -0400don draperiPhonemad men<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpv9ojU51qzgcz0o1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpv9ojU51qzgcz0o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpv9ojU51qzgcz0o3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1rpv9ojU51qzgcz0o4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><b>iPhone Rangefinder Case</b> <blockquote>Transform your iPhone 4/s into a classic photojournalist’s rangefinder complete with viewfinder and top mounted shutter button. Attach the available wide, macro or fisheye lenses to create incredible effects unavailable in the iPhone by itself.</blockquote> <p>You can get one <a href="http://www.fourcornerstore.com/products/gizmon-ica-military" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20246307056http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20246307056Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:19:31 -0400iPhonerangefindercase<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/39353818" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Starry Night for iPad</strong></p> <blockquote>The famous painting “Starry Night” of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_van_Gogh" target="_blank">Vincent Van Gogh</a> comes to life! Not only you can watch it move, but you can interact with it! Also, the background music responds to the painting’s flows.</blockquote> <p><strong>Available on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/starry-night-interactive-animation/id511943282" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.</strong></p> <p><strong><img alt="starry night for ipad" height="302" src="http://massimofarina.com/images/tumblr/starry-night-for-ipad.png" width="540"/></strong></p>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20128728148http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/20128728148Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:06:00 -0400appart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ic2inhf31qzgcz0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ic2inhf31qzgcz0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1ic2inhf31qzgcz0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><b>Benvenuto: Double Hanger</b> </p><p>Designed by <a href="http://www.stefanianicolosi.com/2011/02/benvenuto/" target="_blank">Stefania Nicolosi</a>.</p> <blockquote>You go out and leave your coat in the cloackroom, but what about your hat or handbag? Benvenuto combines both. You can hang your coats/dresses and accessories together on just one hanger.</blockquote>http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/19964709809http://massimofarina.tumblr.com/post/19964709809Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:46:10 -0400design