Brands React to the World Cup Bite

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The world erupted when Uruguay’s Luis Suarez bit Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during their recent World Cup match. Fortunately, so did a lot of quick-witted brands, utilizing the social media moment for some clever commentary and self-promotion. Naturally, food companies chimed in offering up alternatives to the Italian’s shoulder—but even Listerine and JC Penny had something to say. They’re all rapid-fire testaments to the age of …

Electronic Sign Language Translator

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When a film appeared online demonstrating that a team of young Swedish engineers were working with Google on a wristband that could translate sign language into spoken word, everyone thought, “Well, that’s a genius idea.” Unfortunately, the video was the creation of advertising students and the concept isn’t actually under development. That said, one of the students noted that Google does believe it’s technically possible—maybe …

Making of Luca Nichetto’s Tea Set

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Designed for Toronto gallery and shop Mjölk, the Aureola Tea Set by Luca Nichetto and Lera Moiseeva is a beautiful example of conscious design combined with natural materials. The set approaches tea drinking as a communal ritual that’s both familiar and new. To learn more about the multi-use set and the approach to “slow food” through design, nomadic living and prototyping, MOLD recently interviewed the …