It's Geo-Logical!

With the recent popularity of Google Earth and worldwide accessability of gps and topographical maps, we’re finally starting to see some artistic applications of geological information. One of the best examples of such artistry comes from Fluidforms, an Austrian company that translates this information into beautiful objects. Simply give them a zip code and they’ll create a 3D representation of your requested locale. I will soon be the owner (and ruthless dictator) of my very own tiny hometown. Geo-nius! Okay, I guess it doesn’t work for all applications.

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Miriello Grafico Part Deux

You've already read about the work of Miriello Grafico below, (of course I know you all come here for more than just the pretty pictures, right?) now enjoy the personal works of Ron Miriello, hanging sculptures which repurpose used highway barricade signage. The signs are CNC waterjet cut, then bent and formed into interesting shapes without using any fasteners. For those of you lucky enough to reside in sunny southern California, the pieces will be part of the upcoming Sanctuary 143 installation show (http://www.sanctuary143.com/) at the Miriello Grafico warehouse on September 27.

I'll take a print job with a massive budget, please.

Miriello Grafico, a design studio in San Diego, has some nice work on their site, especially in the packaging and environmental design categories. My favorite, however, has to be the campaign they did for Fox River Papers with an Italian-themed set of letterpressed notecards. Like all design work done for paper companies, it looks like this was a dream job come true.