B.Light Design

I’ve recently built a pull-out desk drawer in my bookcase. When the laptops are closed, the drawer tucks away. Every inch counts in a New York apartment.

Now it just needs paint.

Look what I bought with my Cash Cab winnings.

This thing is a beast. One and a half horse power, 16 inch turning diameter, 400 lbs. of lathe awesome-ness. Getting it to the shop was basically a sitcom. But it’s here now and I can’t wait to make beautiful stuff.

I thought this was very clever. Designed by the Matthias Ries Design Office.

Two artists that I’ve been digging lately.

Arthur Ganson makes moving sculptures. His pieces have to be watched in order to be appreciated. Check out his gear making tools and his TED Talk.

Michael Salter is also a sculptor, but his medium is generally recycled styrofoam. A lot of giant styrofoam robot goodness on his site. Via NOTCOT.

I went to the Gowanus Studio Space Jell-O Mold Compettion this weekend.

The Gowanus Studio Space’s Jell-O Mold Competition will pit designers against each other in an effort to make the Jell-O mold cool again. Competitors will battle it out for mold supremacy in the following categories: Creativity, Aesthetics, Structural/sculptural ingenuity, Edibility/culinary appeal, Best use and showcase of Jell-O.

Saw some great stuff and the GSS is a pretty cool space. Go to Eat Me Daily for way better pictures and descriptions.

I entered the Moleskin 2.0 Exhibition contest. My idea is to use the fore-edge of the notebook. When you fold the notebook length-wise (when the spine practically touches the long edge of the back cover), the fore-edge of the pages fan out. Only when the notebook is folded this way, does a subway map clearly appear. This is due to the fact that the map is printed on the edge while the notebook is positioned like this. You can hide the fact that you are consulting a subway map and be spared the embarrassment and scorn from locals. It’s easier to show you than to explain it.

I was inspired by Martin Frost, a fore-edge painter. I saw his stuff (really amazing stuff) originally on Laughing Squid. Check it out.

Frank Gehry wiggle chair + Eames Walnut Stool = cardboard stool

Finally using my circle cutter.

Bigger homes. More room for more art.

At least I’ve never heard of anything like this before. It is a refreshing spiked iced tea drink for the summer. It’s called the Bear Creek, that’s where it was invented.

- 3 parts iced tea (it can be flavored, something similar to Turkey Hill Iced Tea)
- 2 parts seltzer water
- 1 part vodka
- lemon wedge

serve over ice

I’ve been drinking them lately, and it really hits the spot. Anyway, it’s a whole lot better than the last drink I invented: wine-quilla. Trust me, it’s as bad as it sounds.

And I know what you’re asking yourself, “Are those Lego ice cubes?” Answer, yes, yes they are.

I took a pottery class at Bodanna Studios a while back. Bodanna is a nonprofit that teaches inner city kids craft, creativity, and responsibility through pottery. My teacher, Jeff Nimeh, was fantastic. He taught me some good stuff.

After 10 years of operation, Bodanna is closing. This is too bad, but they are having a big sale of hand made pottery. If that’s your thing, check it out.