Adventures in AestheticsVISGORIATumblr (3.0; @visgoria)http://visgoria.tumblr.com/The Peugot BB1 concept car, recently unveiled at the Frankfurt...<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kq1zv3i7Xi1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="http://designyearbook.blogspot.com/2009/09/bb1-concept-car-by-peugeot.html">Peugot BB1 concept car</a>, recently unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor show demonstrates that small cars don’t need to sport diminutive looks.</p> <p>Dig the Lamborghini Contach-esque side windows.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/189195164http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/189195164Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:37:50 +1000Bubblicious, a fruit bowl by D-Vision. It’s position...<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpr7c6JXng1qztd21o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.notcot.org/post/24751">Bubblicious</a>, a fruit bowl by D-Vision. It’s position varies depending on the distribution of fruit weight.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/184455101http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/184455101Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:45:42 +1000Did I mention it has gullwing doors? ..pity it costs €177,310.<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kppnd3S3yo1qztd21o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg/#3">Did I mention it has gullwing doors?</a></p> <p>..pity it costs €177,310.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183727548http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183727548Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:36:00 +1000The 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG leaks out, and it is AMAZING. A...<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kppn8yHHl31qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/08/2010-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-leaks-out/">2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG</a> leaks out, and it is AMAZING.</p> <p>A 3.6 liter V8 fitted to a 7 speed dual-clutch gearbox channeling 563hp & 480lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. Top speed is 197mph with optional ceramic discs.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183725951http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183725951Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:34:10 +1000"The best way to increase your productivity, hack your life, and be minimalist is to stop reading..."“The best way to increase your productivity, hack your life, and be minimalist is to stop reading those sites.”<br/><br/> - <em>Marco Arment</em>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183683305http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/183683305Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:18:10 +1000Designer Stefan Radev brings us a wind-powered vehicle called...<img src="http://21.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpniz2ViDG1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Designer Stefan Radev brings us a wind-powered vehicle called the <a href="http://www.flylyf.com/bmw-blue-dynamics-land-yacht/">BMW Blue Dynamics land yacht</a>.</p> <p>It features a huge sail in back for steering. Entry to the cockpit of the vehicle is via the elevating windscreen and the rigid sail adjusts according to the wind direction automatically or manually, through the sail control unit inside the cockpit.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182777835http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182777835Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:06:37 +1000Why have I never heard of this? The Sonic & Knuckles...<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpngczg8ds1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Why have I never heard of this?</p> <p>The <a href="http://news.cnet.com/2300-27076_3-10001507-8.html?tag=mncol">Sonic & Knuckles</a> developed by Sega, allowed you to plug-in previous Sonic games you owned and play with the new character - Knuckles.</p> <p>To make this possible, the code was tweaked, adding new items and power ups.</p> <p>Amazing. Imagine if you could retroactively add PS3 characters to PS1 games today..</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182753106http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182753106Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:10:11 +1000Stacked buildings by Habitat architects to be built in...<img src="http://17.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpmxozahk71qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stacked buildings by <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Scene360Illusion/~3/F0L4CK_yi2I/">Habitat architects</a> to be built in Singapore.<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Scene360Illusion/~3/F0L4CK_yi2I/"><br/></a></p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182559131http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182559131Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:26:58 +1000Stockholm city autonomous tram for 2025.<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpmvof40r91qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://designyearbook.blogspot.com/2009/08/stockholm-city-autonomous-tram-by.html">Stockholm city autonomous tram for 2025.<br/></a></p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182528466http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182528466Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:43:27 +1000Nestea redesign by Bob Dinetz. Beautiful minalmism that would...<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpmvjk63Gv1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Nestea redesign by <a href="http://playmedesign.carousel.no/packaging/nestea-redesign/">Bob Dinetz.</a></p> <p>Beautiful minalmism that would definately appeal to me if I was browsing a store fridge.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182526597http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182526597Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:40:30 +1000This tan leather bomber jacket by Martin Margiela is exactly...<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kplwdmaXVm1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This tan leather bomber jacket by <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acquire/~3/O5yMxu3exq0/martin-margiela-leather-blouso.php">Martin Margiela</a> is<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/acquire/~3/O5yMxu3exq0/martin-margiela-leather-blouso.php"> </a>exactly what I’ve been looking for - for about a year now..</p> <p>The bad news? It costs $1,995. US.</p> <p>What do you guys think, worth it?</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182007710http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/182007710Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:00:57 +1000Beautiful concept pop-up calendar by Johann Volkmer<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpll2sLF6k1qztd21o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.notcot.org/post/24637">Beautiful concept pop-up calendar by Johann Volkmer<br/></a></p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181892004http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181892004Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:56:52 +1000Power Bridge flips the strip upside-down, instantly kills...<img src="http://9.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kplitwJeGV1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/power-bridge-flips-the-strip-upside-down-instantly-kills-ugly/">Power Bridge flips the strip upside-down, instantly kills ugly</a></p> <p>Now if only they could make an Aussie version..</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181873245http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181873245Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:08:20 +1000Sputnik chair by Ampersand I can see this complementing the...<img src="http://6.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kpkv2uAHfP1qztd21o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://chairwhore.blogspot.com/2009/09/sputnik-chair-by-ampersand.html">Sputnik chair by Ampersand</a></p> <p>I can see this complementing the Benelong restaurant in the Sydney Opera House</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181576125http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/181576125Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:35:18 +1000The Good Enough Revolution<a href="http://www.wired.com/gadgets/miscellaneous/magazine/17-09/ff_goodenough?currentPage=all">The Good Enough Revolution</a>: <p><a href="http://givemesomethingtoread.com/post/177966238/the-good-enough-revolution">givemesomethingtoread</a>:</p> <blockquote><blockquote> <p>Cheap, fast, simple tools are suddenly everywhere. We get our breaking news from blogs, we make spotty long-distance calls on Skype, we watch video on small computer screens rather than TVs, and more and more of us are carrying around dinky, low-power netbook computers that are just good enough to meet our surfing and emailing needs. The low end has never been riding higher.</p> </blockquote></blockquote>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/177975545http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/177975545Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:34:47 +1000"Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one"“Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one”<br/><br/> - <em>A.J. Leibling</em>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173695629http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173695629Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:47:11 +1000"When you’re finished changing, you’re finished"“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished”<br/><br/> - <em><a href="https://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fyocontraellos.blogspot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fposts%2Fdefault">Ben Franklin<br/></a></em>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173628433http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173628433Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:56:13 +1000Such is life<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp2o4s9jme1qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://yocontraellos.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-post_5764.html">Such is life<br/></a></p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173622734http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/173622734Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:48:27 +1000This transparent canoe is pretty sweet. I’ll be sure to...<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp18vcjsq31qztd21o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This <a href="http://ffffound.com/image/acb55e4f7f84f8d4ef011258abdad7c4614ed7db">transparent canoe</a> is pretty sweet. I’ll be sure to get one for my retirement<a href="http://ffffound.com/image/acb55e4f7f84f8d4ef011258abdad7c4614ed7db"><br/></a></p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/172908381http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/172908381Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:21:12 +1000Concrete furniture by Danish designers Komplot. Would look good...<img src="http://12.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kp18gkIVts1qztd21o1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Concrete furniture by Danish designers <a href="http://www.notcot.org/post/24439">Komplot</a>.</p> <p>Would look good in a garden, slightly moss covered.</p>http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/172904548http://visgoria.tumblr.com/post/172904548Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:12:19 +1000