This bright red, actual computer key is imprinted with the word "PANIC". Adhesive backing allows you to attach this novelty computer key to any object that brings you frustration.
The set also includes the Any Key Button. Has your computer screen ever told you, "Push Any Key To Continue"? You searched and searched, but just couldn't find that elusive ANY KEY. Well...here it is.
Buy it at The Fancy, 22 usd.
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Whether you're sketching out a wireframe, creating a rough draft of an illustration or just doodling for inspiration, you're going to need a solid, reliable set of pencils. Luckily, these are not the most expensive items in the designer's toolkit so you can afford to try out a few different brands in your search for the perfect pencil. Here we've gathered together five great choices to get you started...
This beautiful, metal drafting pencil is truly one for the pros. It features a hexagonal body and a circular cross-hatch metal grip. The cushion point mechanism allows the sliding sleeve to give slightly under pressure to reduce lead breakage while writing. The pencil includes a clip and eraser under the cap. A fantastic mechanical pencil suited for layouts and typography.
The Cumberland Pencil Company has been making pencils since 1832, and it shows in the quality of its Derwent brand. These pencils, which are sold individually, make smooth, easy lines on the paper, making them ideal for bold line drawings and free style sketches.
This set is named after the famous German artist Albrecht Dürer, who created beautiful illustrations and paintings in watercolor. These are very carefully made using only the highest quality materials, including vibrant pigments, a unique binder medium, and with over 100 years of fade resistance.
These pencils are perfect for both drawing and painting techniques. They come in Tin Sets of 12, 24, 60, and a full range of 120 watercolor pencils, these sets are ideal for any artist.
Colours are easily blended on all art surfaces to form an infinite variety of hues and shades. Their thick leads resist breakage so you may get as dramatic as you dare.
As an alternative to using a pencil for sketching and illustration, have you considered using graphite powder? The Creatacolor Charcoal Powder is made using a special deep-firing method to produce a dense, rich charcoal. Develop large-scale drawings or mix with water and a binding agent for additional tonal effects.
The graphite powder produces luminous light and dark shades of gray, it slides easily, smudges, blends, rubs off like chalk. Fixative must be used on the final artwork and is suitable for wet or dry techniques on paper or canvas. Recent London graduate Kelvin Okafor is an avid user of the product, and his portfolio of drawings is spectacular.
[Via Creative Blog]
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Have you ever wished you could lift your pen off the paper and draw in the air? Sounds crazy, but now now you can! Peter Dilworth and Maxwell Bogue from Boston-based company WobbleWorks have created the world’s first 3D printing pen!
“Using ABS plastic (the material used by many 3D printers), 3Doodler draws in the air or on surfaces. It’s compact and easy to use, and requires no software or computers. You just plug it into a power socket and can start drawing anything within minutes.”
3Doodler can be used to create jewellery, fridge magnets, personalize your Iphone case or even for minor repair work. And the best part – it’s probably the cheapest way to 3D print. Now go and fund them on Kickstarter!
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He´s small and easy-going - light-hearted but very social. He´s good on the phone and is a massive music fan. He´s a romantic.
While he tends to be a little loud, he likes nothing more than to just blend into the background and help set the scene. He looks great in black and he´s not attached ... to anything.
Buy it here: Lowdi
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How does it do that you ask...by attaching the sensor to the exterior of any helmet(cycling, ski, snowboard, motorbike...), the sensor is paired with a smartphone app, so when you are out on a ride and for some reason take an impact and get knocked out, the sensor alerts your emergency contact sending them your GPS coordinates via text message.
It can be a life-defining difference the next time you hit your head in a crash. ICEdot is currently looking fo supporters and is on fund rasing site Indiegogo. Watch the video.
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Pixel Ruler, the ultimate tool for responsive screen size sketching. Heavy-duty gauge stainless steel ruler with pixel increments. Markers for mobile, tablet and widescreen (laptop) sizing.
Pixel Ruler features:
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Leap represents an entirely new way to interact with your computers. It's more accurate than a mouse, as reliable as a keyboard and more sensitive than a touchscreen. For the first time, you can control a computer in three dimensions with your natural hand and finger movements.
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To celebrate the Queen's Diamon Jubilee grab a Pantone book celebrating her colourful life and outfits!
Some Examples:
Credits for the project:
Agency: Leo Burnett London
Art directors/Copywriters: Will Thacker,Blake Waters,
Executive creative director: Justin Tindall
Print producer: Chris Dale
Art buyer: Leah Mitchell.
Artwork, creative imaging and colour management: Mundocom
Photographer: Andy Rudak.
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New York-based design consultancy PENSA has developed a concept for cities—where street signs get turned into an ‘urban oases’ or rest stops that allow us to charge our mobile devices.
Called ‘Street Charge’, the concept involves installing solar panels to street signs, to convert solar energy into renewable energy.
What makes their concept so interesting is that it can be applied to our current infrastructure—improving the connection and relationship we have with our surroundings.
Not to mention, it will be handy to charge our dying mobile phones at any street sign.
Could this be the future of our cities?
Click to watch the video below:
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