“Google”

Cylindrical skyscrapers, artistic Greek currency, Google dictionary and more in our weekly look at the web

Taking advantage of Google Images’ uncanny ability to capture the zeitgeist of the Internet, UK designers Ben West and Felix Heyes have created a “Google”, a PHP-generated dictionary containing the first image results for every word listed. According to West, “about half of the book is revolting medical photos, porn, racism, or bad cartoons.”

Master of Lightning

Cylindrical skyscrapers, artistic Greek currency, Google dictionary and more in our weekly look at the web

In an ambitious design project, Elliot Dahlgren Straat set out to naturally generate a glass vase out of sand and lightning. His rudimentary weather balloon rig successfully directed a lightning strike into a homemade cast full of sand, producing a surprisingly elegant glass vessel.

The Principals

Beautiful analog expressions born from technology and craftsmanship

The trio of young men comprising Brooklyn-based design practice The Principals are a relatively motley crew. An architect, a metal fabricator and an industrial designer with a background in sculpture, the threesome connect over a shared interest in creating projects that explore the realm of building through a combination of modern technology and time-honored artistry. Their collective talents have led to a handsome portfolio of …