Monika Patuszynska has been working in porcelain ceramics for over ten years now. A Polish artist, she has begun experimenting with the timeline of her process; namely, working backwards for form. Instead of beginning with casting and molding, she’s leaving that as one of the last acts. In her latest line, Transformy, you can see that Patuszynska has created something entirely new and exciting. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it and I surely have never posted about ceramics – it usually doesn’t make my head turn like this has.

Patuszynska, after many years of creating sleekly functional pieces (that you might find at an upscale retail store in Helsinki, maybe?) has decided to embrace the jagged imperfections of the unknown. It looks natural, like eroding caverns, evokes time and history in one bowl. I really like exploring her work on her site – to see how far she’s come from simpler bowls and plates. It’s exciting to see the progression. Perhaps it’s not the ideal tea time mug, but isn’t it a hell of a lot more interesting than that?

I just got waaaaaay too excited about this when I read about it on Creative Review’s blog (which, by the way, if that shit is not in your google reader, you are missing out).

The Ri Channel is a new online project by the Royal Institution showcasing the very best science videos from the Ri and around the web with an aim to “connect people to the world of science.” Well, if it looks this good and Carl Sagan is on the front page, I’m sold. And definitely connected.

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I really love the breadth of style from Atelier Olschinski, a duo out of Austria. Just compare these two pieces above and below. Metropolis vs Space Odyssey.

They have such a great eye that extends not only to graphic design, but to photography, editorial art direction and plain old high-end concepts. I like. A lot.

Fear.Less is a new series of work by the equally talented Jordan Metcalf and Daniel Ting Chong. From the artists:

You’ve got to love the enthusiasm & passion for these people trying to get their handmade bottle sleeve operation off the ground. I’m willing to bet 10 freakers that if you take the time to watch their video above, you’re guaranteed to donate something to their kickstarter campaign. If you don’t then you probably have ice in your veins. Which means you could probably use a torso sized freaker. Which I guess is another name for a sweater.

Freakers!

Thanks to the talented Talia Ledner for bringing this to our attention!

I really adore these terrariums by Assembly New York. Geometry + succulents, what’s not to love?

Konstantin Datz, Potsdam-based designer, must have an analytical mind—his infographics are stunning—for the visual interpretation of the topics, but also for the ability to show the essence of things and make the info digestible.

Also notable and beautifully designed is his “Armband für Gehörlose“—a bracelet created for deaf people. It visualizes environmental sounds into easily translatable pictograms and warns of dangerous situations like construction sites, honking and sirens via vibration. AMAZING CONCEPT.

happy monday friends!

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I eat this stuff up. Seriously, I’ve can lose days just looking at industrial and furniture design from the 30s through the 60s. These stamps honoring 12 pioneers of American industrial design will be available from the USPS in July. via design:related

Check out the 2008 Eames stamps after the jump. love.

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this week—a focus on one product, developed by Oriko Designbüro in Germany. A digital map of a city is translated into a tactile experience, allowing a blind user to get information about the immediate environment. Also, by pushing down the buttons, various acoustic information adds further detail to what’s around.
I think this product is a/super beautiful, and b/super intelligent and c/clearly identifies why design thinking is necessary across the board.

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Um, downloadable patterns to have and wear your very own bangin’ paper bangle? Yes, please. Oh, and it’s FREEEEEEEE!!!???!

Goncalo would rather say, “to be printed, assembled and after use, it can be disposed of with no regret.” Yeah, a little less tacky than “free” but I’m a sucker for a bargain!

Found via PSFK.