metropaulitan DESIGN

February 4th, 2010

metropaulitan DESIGN Logo

metropaulitan DESIGN Logo

 

After a year of procrastination metropaulitan DESIGNS website is now active. metropaulitan DESIGN Is A Friendly Full Service Design Firm Operated By Paul Tayyan In Long Beach Ca. Paul Tayyan’s work fuses conceptual artwork with web promotion to deliver ad content that can appeal to users on multiple levels. His edgy and provocative work has been used to promote brands ranging from The Los Angeles Clippers to Edelbrock Performance Products. Click here to learn more about metropaulitan DESIGN.

Camouflage Art – Liu Bolin

December 10th, 2009
Government Finance Information Board 2006

Government Finance Information Board 2006

Currently based in Beijing, Liu Bolin AKA “The Invisible Man” was born in Shandong in 1973. He graduated from Shandong Art College in 1995 and later received an M.F.A. from the Central Academy of Fine Arts. His work has been widely exhibited in Europe, the U.S. and China.  Liu Bolin  is an exceptional artist who uses urban camouflage techniques to express himself to the world.  Once you gaze upon his work, you will suddenly be intrigued by his technique.  No Photoshop edits, trick photography, or any current technology is used to manipulate these works of art.  Liu Bolin simply paints his body to blend within the landscapes in which he dwells.  Learn more about Liu Bolin

Photo Chop Magnet Kit

December 4th, 2009
Photoshop Magnet Kit

Photoshop Magnet Kit

It’s no secret that Photoshop has played a major role in society, especially with pretentious celebrities. In most photographs gracing the elegant covers of magazines, many of the models seek enhancements yet end up “Photo Chopped”.  Learn more about the Photoshop Magnet Kit

Undoneclothing – “Measuring Up”

August 12th, 2009
undone clothing collection

undone clothing collection

Creating a dynamic color sense and integrating it to fashion is a vital tool in standing out amongst others.  Undoneclothing has created a very clever means of brightening up an everyday handbag and other accessories to attract positive attention to your attire.  With extensive products such as handbags, bracelets, coin purses, earrings, and more, accessorizing before leaving the house is a breeze.  Explore more on undoneclothing company on KinkyPeanuts.com

Dasparkhotel: A Pipe Dream

July 30th, 2009

Dasparkhotel Logo

Dasparkhotel Outside View

Dasparkhotel Outside view

An Andi Strauss’ place, dasparkhotel is conceived and implemented primarily as a hospitality tool.

It is constructed from repurposed, incredibly robust drain pipes. The external simplicity surrounds an unexpectedly comfortable interior – full headroom, double bed, storage, light, power, woolly blanket and light cotton sleeping bag. All other hotelery devices (Toilets, showers, minibar, cafe, etc) are supplied by the surrounding public space.

Explore the Dasparkhotel with The Kinky Peanut.

Lego Wu-Tang; Da Mystery Of Chessboxin

July 29th, 2009

This very creative and detailed stop motion Lego rendition of Wu-Tang Clans: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’ is amazing in every way.  Davo did a great job paying attention to minor details and other aspects of Wu-Tang’s style and the meaning behind their music.  Watch Lego Wu-Tang: Da Mystery Of Chessboxin’

Periodic Table Of Typefaces

April 3rd, 2009
Periodic Table of Typefaces

Periodic Table of Typefaces

The Periodic Table Of Typefaces mimics a direct copy of all those Periodic Table of Elements Posters you love to hate.  This particular version depicts the top 100 most popular fonts influencing media today.  More on the Periodic Table Of Typefaces.

Beneath The Surface Of Will Koffman

January 21st, 2009
A Decade on Adderall

A Decade on Adderall

A Decade on Adderall” 2008
Oil On Canvas,
30×58″

Will Koffman is a talented fine artist using mixed medias such as Bleach, Paints, Fabrics and much more to create mind boggling works of art .  Get a sneak peek at his NEW works and get Beneath The Surface of Will Koffman by reading the exclusive one on one interview with the kinky peanut.

The Loft Cube Project

January 17th, 2009
The Loft Cube Main Entrance

The Loft Cube Main Entrance

The Loft Cube Project was designed by renowned architect Werner Aisslinger (Studio Aisslinger) and engineered by and8. The Loft Cube was designed to for those who want to work, relax, and share life with friends, in a living unit atop a roof or even a jungle.  The possibilities are endless. A temporary modern minimalistic cube with a 360 view, this structure creates both a sanctuary and a social lifestyle to suit people of nomadic lifestyle and those living in large cities and dense urban areas.  More on The Loft Cube Project.

Hanse Colani Rotor House

January 4th, 2009
Hanse-Colani Rotor House Front View

Hanse-Colani Rotor House Front View

The Hanse Colani Rotor House was a design collaboration between Prof. Luigi Colani and Hanse Haus focusing towards modern living in the future. View the contents of the Hanse Colani Rotor House.