Jane vs the remote

I went down to this year's RCA Product Design show and was thoroughly impressed and inspired. For me one of the most interesting and successful projects was by Tom Stables who created an overlay for remote controls to make them easier to use for the elderly. The video is a great example of how observing human behavior can lead to design innovation that can genuinely improve the quality of life for the user.

JANE VS THE REMOTES from tom stables on Vimeo.

Mum's revenge

Boppy have just created this game to test your knowledge of breastfeeding. Not something that I know about so it was quite fun trying to guess the answers.

Fun game - get your revenge on Mauricio Espinosa

I'm currently seeding this Bounce back attack game for the new film The Rebound. It's a very basic game, but to give it more relevance and encourage people to play I've created a Mauricio Espinosa version for fans to vent their rage with.

Dr. Martens 50 – The Cinematic Orchestra cover Lilac Wine

For Dr. Martens 50th Anniversary, The Cinematic Orchestra covers Jeff Buckley’s Lilac Wine

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we asked 10 artists to record their version of a cult classic track which represents the spirit of the people who've worn DM's over the past 50 years. We also asked 10 directors to make videos for each of the tracks. Listen and watch here

Don't let them lift the whaling ban

A ban against whaling has been in place for the past 24 years, dramatically reducing the numbers of whales killed. However, today in Agadir, Morocco the International Whaling Commission (IWC) will begin the process of voting on whether to lift the ban and potentially open the floodgates to whaling across the globe once again.

A graphic film which featured model, Alice Dellal, narration from actor Christopher Eccleston and music from The Horrors, has been created to move millions of people to sign up to an online e-protest against the proposed lifting of the commercial whaling ban.

The aim of the protest, led by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) is simple; to directly challenge the proposed lifting of the whaling ban and potentially save thousands of whales from being needlessly slaughtered in the future.

Each e-protest (accompanied by an individual, personal message) will be sent directly to the most high profile supporters in favour of the plan to lift the ban, which surprisingly include Barack Obama and the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Ipad game - save the world

Had my first go on an ipad this week, playing this nice little game called W.A.R.P from Unit 9 - it's got a great physics engine.

It's available from the itunes store if you fancy a go at trying to save the world.

New York destroyed in 8 bit wonder

This video was created by Patrick Jean from the Paris-based special effect studio One More Production, and the production level is nothing short of amazing. See for yourself. Music track is Naïve New Beaters "L.A. trumpets


PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.
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Dr Martens celebrates 50th anniversary with huge music project

Dr. Martens boots are celebrating their 50th Anniversary, having been closely associated with music, they have enlisted ten contemporary bands and ten film directors to help celebrate their birthday at http://50.drmartens.com

My favourite is DāM-FunK performing Human League's Things that dreams are made of, with the video directed by Ace Norton


Random fact: The 1460 boot was named after 1st April 1960, the day of the first production.

All of the tracks are available for free download and further tracks will be released throughout the rest of the year.

Anthony Hegarty sings in Italian

Since 1991 Lavazza has produced the "Lavazza Calendar", featuring artistic fashion photography from some of the world's leading photographers. The 2010 Calendar for the first time features a musical component in the form of Anthony (of Anthony and the Johnsons) Hegarty’s version of Puccini’s original song Nessun Dorma with the Roma Sinfonietta Orchestra. The orchestration of the recording is Puccini's original, and Hegarty performs the song with his famous, quavering delivery. The song is available for free download at http://www.lavazza2010.com/en/brano

Joanna and the wolf, Favela Chic, Wed 31st March

The incredible Joanna and the wolf are playing a FREE gig at Favela Chic in London on Wednesday 31st March. Definitely worth heading down there!

"Her incredible siren's song coaxes the crowd in with each careful, quivering octave." - NME

"Their live shows are essential viewing." - The Fly magazine

Give them a listen at www.myspace.com/joanaandthewolf

More about the venue at www.favelachic.com/london

Joana and the wolf from LeeLondon on Vimeo.