Saltscapes

Obama comics, iPhone pepper spray, the Hulkmobile and more in our weekly look at the web

Inspired by the death of his sister, Japanese artist Motoi Yamamoto uses sea salt to construct large-scale landscapes reminiscent of Tibetan sand mandalas. In a video interview with The Avant/Garde Diaries, Yamamoto talks about his unique process and what drew him to salt.

Spraytect Pepper Spray Phone Case

Obama comics, iPhone pepper spray, the Hulkmobile and more in our weekly look at the web

Spraytect puts personal safety at the forefront of their production with the release of the Spraytect Pepper Spray Phone Case. A two-in-one device, the iPhone carrier can fire mace at an attacker and then call 911 for help. The Spraytect Pepper Spray Phone Case is available online for $40.

America: Elect!

Obama comics, iPhone pepper spray, the Hulkmobile and more in our weekly look at the web

Following the re-election of US President Barack Obama, The Guardian sums up politics from across the pond in this web-based graphic novel. Scrolling down the page animates the short version of the past 12 arduous campaign months full of party pandering, Internet memes and political gaffes.