SOFTlab created this awesome entrance to School Nite, an exhibition of site-specific installations. The surface of this piece contains over 1400 battery powered LEDs, designed to light up the entrance for the night.The hanging pieces also blow in the wind, with the intention of slowing down traffic through experience and interaction, rather than typical barriers.

Matjaz Cuk had to rethink the design of stationery for this project. Plans of 9 different items are printed on a single sheet. Only two inks were used and only one kind of paper – one with excellent environmental credentials from Gmund. It’s a new visual identity and it not only goods good, but does good…for the environment and for the studio. From this single sheet of paper, one can achieve two small folders, a large folder, seven CD packages, five medium cards and a bookmark, two small notebook covers and six small cards. The variable information are printed on removable stickers. And best of all, everything can be recycled.

This piece by Francesco Zorzi is not only beautiful to look at but is extremely informative of technologies, their impact on paralleling areas and their advancement in the energy game. Taking an abstract approach to visual aesthetics, Zorzi comments on various technologies and their potential to push us into an age of better sustainability.

Fabio Ongarato launched a new site with larger images, cleaner layout and free of any sort of Flash. So I took a gander. Turns out the work is exceptional. Ongarato’s work is created with strategy and intricate research. The finished products seem to always surprise, delight and engage us. From identity design to environmental design, I give you a sneak peak at Fabio Ongarato.

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The theme for UXUS’s new offic decor is inspired by the rich visual world of Fables. Both the fairytale location of its Art-Nouveau/Ne-Gothic office tower at the crossing of two major Amsterdam canals, and the design agency’s penchant for the mysterious and poetic atmosphere of old and new Fables, influenced the look and feel of the space in which their imaginations roam. This environment will surely foster powerful, unforgettable stories.

1. I’m no longer using Digg. I now use Reddit. Why? Traffic, that’s why!

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Cheers!

Patrick

A look at the all new 560m2 area of football bliss at Nike Paris. Designed mostly by White Studio, this space is vivid, extremely stimulating and dedicated fully to the sport of football.

Four Fifths Design is officially 2 years old as of today! I want to personally thank all my readers for their constant input and enthusiasm. I also want to thank the numerous artists, designers, organizations, collectives and companies who have continuously shown interest in Four Fifths Design, especially General Motors, American Apparel and KDU for their ongoing support, feedback and exclusive features.  2010 looks to be another promising year, and I will do my best to continue the growth of Four Fifths Design!

Cheers,
Patrick Branigan

Four Fifths Design will donate $5 for every 5,000 visitor views on FourFifthsDesign.com between January 19th and January 25th. So tell your friends!

ALSO:

The following artists and designers are doing their part in supporting the relief effort currently taking place in Haiti. You too can help as well!

Chuck Anderson

100% of sales from Chuck Anderson’s site will be donated directly to Haiti relief through January 21.

James White

100% of sales from James White’s site will be donated directly to Haiti relief through January 21.

Nathalie Bertin

For the month of January, 100% of the proceeds from any portrait commission (with deposit) will be donate directly to Haiti relief. Also, during the month of January, 50% of the proceeds from the sale of any available artwork on this web site will be donated to the cause.