Stuff We Like | Adlhoch Creative, Inc.. - Part 2
The following is a random selection of cool, interesting and creative stuff we found while rummaging around the web. If you happen across something fun, send it our way and we’ll post it here. (We like promote creativity, no matter where it comes from.)
1937 Talbot-Lago Figoni-Falaschi Coupe
On 25, Jan 2010 | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
Even if you’re not into cars, it’s easy to appreciate the fluid and futuristic lines of this French beauty. In its day, this car was often scorned as “outrageous” and downright “indecent”. Today, those same words are uttered by accountants upon hearing that Talbot-Lagos can demand upwards of $5 million at auction.
Holiday Thermodynamics
On 31, Dec 2009 | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
For the holidays, we present an ingenious invention to help prevent your holiday toast from getting toasty. The double-wall champagne flute acts as a glass thermos, creating an elegant barrier between the warmth of your hand and the cold bubbly. Chic physics. (Say that five times fast after a glass!)
Tilt-Shift Photography
On 15, Dec 2009 | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
This is an interesting photographic technique which fakes a very narrow depth of field to create a “miniature” effect. Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that your brain continues to malfunction even when you understand the trick. Check your warranty.
Forgotten Commercial Artists
On 15, Nov 2009 | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
This is artwork from a series of truck ads in the 1940’s by commercial illustrator William Campbell. Despite the mundane subject matter, the lighting, composition and use of color is striking. They just don’t make ’em like they used to…
Unbuilt Russia
On 13, Nov 2009 | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
In 1934, the “Palace of Soviets” was planned to be taller than the tallest building in the world. But as soon as the U.S. found out, they hired a giant ape to stand atop the Empire State Building and swat at airplanes, thus shaming the Soviets into building a somewhat more modest IHOP instead.
Creative Halloween Cakes
On 31, Oct 2009 | No Comments | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
Here are some creative cakes guaranteed to make you lose weight. Dessert anyone?
Gravity Lamp
On 27, Oct 2009 | No Comments | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
This creative lamp design utilizes a heavy weight that falls over a four hour period, powering an LED light with the luminance of a 40-watt lightbulb. A cool idea born from the principle of a cuckoo clock. Pretty bright…
Musical Stairs
On 25, Oct 2009 | No Comments | In Uncategorized | By Bruce Adhoc
Creativity is always good brain exercise. But sometimes it’s also good physical exercise. Case in point…
