25 Jun 2011

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

I was googling some facts and Q&A about Karim Rashid, and found it in Washington Post.
The article was spoke about his 6-foot-4 tale and facts that he pretty much wears only white or pink.
~He's the one with the pink suitcase shuttling from Belgrade to Dubai..and so on. Moreover, I find
that he was did collaboration with Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, he designed it's small boutique in Tribeca.

Laterly I'm searching about Agatha and find her official site. Which is strikingly vibrant, brilliant colors and
funny layouts. It brought your eyes to a rich color pallete world, seduce you more than that scandinavian-design websites. Although she's a fashion designer, she designing everyday objects and collabs with many famous global brands and events, from Nestle to Audi, Lacoste to Tour de France. Here's little profile about Agatha Ruiz de la Prada,

'Agatha Ruiz de la Prada started her fashion career in 1980 and has since mantained her style thoughout the international fashion movement. She has designed her own global language of fashion- an authentic revolution against the already established. Agatha's designs reflect love, humor and optimism which she achieves through her extraordinary use of colors and shapes as the basis for the world she has created. From this, Agatha obtains a unique and organic component in all of her works: textiles, furniture, dishes, children´s products, etc.
Agatha Ruiz de la Prada´s concept is that life should embrace the smallest details to compose a world full of color and vitality.'


Sorrounded by her father paintings since little, she always attracted into visual arts and contemporary paintings.  In 2005 she did her retrospective exhibitions in Milan Triennale with Keith Haring. Here are some quotes from her,

'To create something, you need to destroy something..'
'I think my process of deconstruction in order to create, bothers and hurts people..
so when I make a dress with a huge silver ball, people are offended and tell me: 
"Why would I wear this?"
'In fashion, I break peoples bourgeois and conservative mentalities.." 

Go visit http://www.agatharuizdelaprada.com/eng/ to feast your eyes :D





24 Jun 2011

Cyclist's Mixtape Vol.1








Cyclist's Mixtape Vol.1 by me, this is my first mixtape, Available for download at  

Enjoy while you riding , guys! :-)
Having problem with the download? just email me dittopadjie@yahoo.co.uk and
I'll send it directly to you via WeTransfer.
Warmest regards!

23 Jun 2011

Cycling Jersey!!!!!


I plan to re-design the retro Panasonic jersey,
above are the design, mixed with Giro d'Italia,
tons of cycling brands, also Pikiran Rakyat.

Any design inquiries? Just email me
dittopadjie@yahoo.co.uk , I can also
produce them. Price will be negotiated later.

Bonjour!

Doodling



It's been a long period since last time I'm doing fashion sketches.
'A drawing is simply a line going for a walk.' ~Paul Klee

5 Jun 2011

Richard Sapper


Richard Sapper (born 1932 in Munich) is a German industrial designer located in Milan, Italy. He has received numerous international design awards, including 10 prestigious Compasso d'Oro industrial design awards, the first being in 1959, and 15 of his products are in New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection
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BMW Zoombike Prototype. Germany, 1989

Sure there's a similarities between his iconin Tizio-lamp and the bike above.

Commuter folder bike study from BMW with alumiunum framework. All integrated systems like 3-speed drive train, front and rear light with rechargeable battery. Carbon disc wheels.
Designed by Richard Sapper for BMW car company. Only some prototypes had been made, no serial production. Very original except upgraded Flite titanium saddle and brake levers.

23 Mei 2011

Style Journal №1: Chuntaritos

The thing mankind could tolerate..
until...
Last but not least, keep our splendid friendship forever, Nachos!
CARAMBA!

More imagery and facts: www.chuntaritos.com

Will Sweeney's Recap / Zapata


Das Pop: The Game from Big Active on Vimeo.

Will Sweeney has a designed and directed a video for Belgian band Das Pop. For the promo, Will was given free reign to to create the organic / mechanic universe in which lead single The Game comes to life.
As Will explains, ‘When I was asked by the fine gentlemen of Das Pop to create a video for their new motorik pop single The Game, the first image that sprang to mind was ‘motorbikes!’, followed by post ‘apocalyptic warrior punks’. Theses are subjects close to my heart, and I wanted to do my best to create a mini movie for the mind’s eye.’

Will Sweeney The Parachute Ending from Big Active on Vimeo.


The second is Will Sweeney and Steve Scott’s promo for Birdy Nam Nam’s “The Parachute Ending” has made the final selection for the Guggenheim Museum’s, YouTube Play biennial of creative video. The inaugural event showcases the most innovative online video from around the world and the judges including Stefan Sagmeister, Darren Aronofsky, Takeshi Murakami and Laurie Anderson had their work cut out going through the 23,300 submissions to produce a final selection of just 20.


His works really inspired me, since when I'm working for Zapata:
Deetoh For 'Zapata' Hoodies Series



Deetoh For 'Zapata' Printed Series



Complete images at Zapata's Facebook Page
 

Hard to find this man, even on his twitter @willsweeney619
Thanks Mr. Sweeney!

19 Mei 2011

Ikodot





The Ikodot is reference device that allows you to
accurately aim and frame your shots without peer-one eye
through a viewfinder. Keep your both eyes open above
camera, focused your subject for an unimpeded
sense of potential action, lights, and compositional
dynamics.

Designed in the spirit of the original rangefinder
camera. It'll help you to be a better action shooter.
Even teach you not to need it!

Get it for $99 at Ikodot New England
Their awesome website also created by Anthony Dumville
Pics courtesy of Ikodot.