Sprig Lamp

The iPad paintbrush, Zagat does food trucks, high-tech barcodes and more in this week's look at the web

NYC-based designer Victor Vetterlein’s recently-launched lamp concept plays off the nature of plant growth for a rhizome-like structure. The modular design looks elegant as single pendant but combine two or more “sprigs” to create a floor lamp or chandelier.

Joystick-It

The iPad paintbrush, Zagat does food trucks, high-tech barcodes and more in this week's look at the web

Adding a retro feel and improved control to gaming on touch-screen devices, this solid milled-aluminum joystick is lightweight and works simply by sticking it to screens.

Boardwalk Empire VFX Breakdowns of Season 1

Self-washing fabric, underground NYC (literally) and recycled-magazine Nikes round out this week's look at the web

The graphics effects team from Boardwalk Empire has given the public a glimpse of their amazing compositing skills. In this video you can see how the editors create the classic Atlantic City landscape and create a simulated war injury.