Nivea Blue Century

The German cream of creams celebrates 100 years with an installation in Milan

Nivea‘s iconic blue tin is the focus of the German brand’s 100th anniversary, a feat they are celebrating in Milan with an imaginative video installation. Designed by Italy’s PianoB studio, the round shape and blue color surround the visitor, in a constant kaleidoscope of sounds, images and the cream’s signature scent. The exhibition is the latest appearance of the Nivea Lab, a series of events …

Rafael de Cárdenas

A renaissance man with an intrinsic sense for color and shape boldly redefines modern interiors

Rafael de Cárdenas‘ signature blend of saturated colors and stark geometry turns classic architecture into a common language of striking patterns and eye-popping hues. “Graphics lend themselves to a very immediate reception, which I’m very drawn to,” he recently told Cool Hunting. With an impressive roster of diverse projects in his portfolio, de Cárdenas’ ability to translate color and form across platforms stems from his …

The 99% Conference 2011: Day Two Recap

Our day two overview of the idea-making conference

We concluded last week at The 99% Conference, where the second day of speakers proffered even more sound advice on making ideas happen. Now in our third year in collaboration with Behance, the two-day conference always enlightens us with real stories from the field and bits of wisdom on how to move from idea generation to idea execution. While a slew of inspiring speakers rounded …