DIY Community Workshop now in Portland

They've done it again, they've stolen our ideas...TechShop is a DIY community workshop in California, now in Portland as well. Wasn't this our grand plan for bringing DIY to the greater community? I think it was. I still think we can do it better...their website sucks and their facilities just look like a warehouse with tools in it...where's the design?

Stand By Me - Beautiful International Version

I don't know how to post videos on this thing..

Click here to watch this awesome video!

Bonnaroo 2009 Lineup

Check out this summer's Bonnaroo lineup - one of the most stacked and diverse lineups to date

European Hostels Go Upscale

New York Times Travel section shows photos from the new stylish hostels found in Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Berlin, and Urbany.

MUJI. US ONLINE STORE!

Muji finally has an online store for the US! Also check out Muji's gobal store website, really cool video calendar (click play muji) featuring their products. (thank you katrika!)

Duffel

Duffel is a visual trip planner, a passion project by Jack Cheng and friend Will. You can drag and drop ideas and plans from anywhere and invite people to collaborate. I just started using it to plan a trip to South America, so send me links and I'll add them to my itinerary.

Hampstead Heath

I love this photo by joathina.

"Your movie made me physically ill" - Objectified audience member

"Objectified: The New Design Film That Sickens, Inspires" an article in Fast Company. It discusses how the film not only celebrates industrial design but shows us the "legacy of our consumer-driven culture."

Henrique Oliveira

Henrique Oliveira collects discarded plywood from the streets of Sao Paulo and creates these massive spatial installations. He has become one of my favorite artists because he has found a way to combine elements of sculpture, painting, and architecture all into one upcycled work. simple and beautiful. Check out his 'tridemensionals' here, here, and here.

A Broke Down Melody

Just bought the film, A Broke Down Melody. The film "explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation." It features music from Kings of Convenience and Beta Band.