Holographic iPhone concept disappoints
I don’t know about you, but when I hear “hologram”, I think of two things: Ethereal projections emanating from small, coin-sized, hand-held discs, and really amazing porn. But more level-headed designer Josselin Zaïgouche decided to try his hand at creating what he imagines a holographic iPhone might look like (circa the year 2020), and I have to say, I’m a little unimpressed. Behold “The Apple Black Hole”.
Now, is it just me, or is the holographic iPhone not really all that smaller than the current iPhone? It almost seems like a replacement for an old fashioned rotary phone you might have on your desk.
I think the problem Zaïgouche ran into is he actually factored in “reality” into his design. No doubt in 10 years we’d be LUCKY if affordable holographic projectors could be that small and stylish. However, the reality of the iPhone evolving into something like that are pretty slim. I say, if you’re going to go all Sci-Fi on us, you might as well go all the way and have the phone emanate from a chip implanted into the palm of the hand. That’s how I see it going eventually. Nice to see Google will still be on the iPhone in 10 years though.
[via josselinz via conceptphones]
The Time Capsule Jewelry Box: Hide your valuable jewelry inside your valuable electronics
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Hacks, Mods, Photos, design
Aside from the whole “engagement/wedding ring” thing, I think I have not bought the Bride of Macenstein any jewelry in the 70 or so years we’ve been married. Yes, she’s a lucky woman.
But despite her lack of baubles, I’m sure if she DID have any nice jewelry (or valuables of any kind), she would appreciate this velvet-lined Time Capsule jewelry box. It certainly would look nicer than that burlap-lined one I made out of a G4 tower that’s sitting on her dresser now.
And besides, what better way to hide your valuable jewelry than hiding it inside what appears to be valuable electronics. Double win!
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader psionic0001 for the tip!
[via Instructables]
Even the way Macs CRASH is artsy
Filed under: Apple Bashing, Apple Fanboyism, Awesomeness, OS X, design
When James Theophane, creative director for the Lost Boys agency, was asked to contribute a piece of art for a recent reception, he decided to go the “mixed medium” route. Taking a horrible old Flea Market painting, James painted over the lower half and added a motorized foam core “beach ball of death” to simulate a Mac freezing up while loading a jpg.
Of course, most people born in the last 20 years or so can’t even remember when a jpg would load progressively, but those of us with 28 kbs modem battle scars will appreciate the thought.
Thanks to faithful Macenstein reader Jimmy Schapira for the link!
[ via theophane via designboom]
The “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” Contest
Filed under: Apple Fanboyism, Steve Jobs, contests, design
Attention graphic designers and “Where’s Waldo?” fans! We have teamed up with the good folks at Pixelmator for a new contest here at Macenstein designed to test both your creativity and your love for everyone’s favorite temperamental CEO, Mr Steve Jobs. Announcing the “Where in the world is Steve Jobs?” Contest!
Above: Now THAT’S what I call a “Mac Chick”!
The rules are simple, just download this pre-cutout headshot of Steve Jobs (right click to download) – shot courtesy of the awesome Ben Stanfield – and use your graphics program of choice to place Steve in whatever creative situation you want. Entries can be funny, moving, or just plain disturbing (but please, let’s not have Steve banging a horse or anything). We’ll pick our 3 favorites, and dish out some decent prizes for your 3 minutes of hard work.
1st Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and a $100 iTunes gift card!
2nd Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and a $20 iTunes gift card!
3rd Place: A Copy of Pixelmator and our best wishes!
Entries must be submitted by Sunday December 13th, 2009 and you may enter as often as you’d like. E-mail your entries to: plotsuggestion@macenstein.com. And if you don’t own a graphics program, why not download the free 30-day trial of Pixelmator?
Thanks, and good luck!
(oh, The contest is open to all readers, but unfortunately we can’t send iTunes cards internationally. However you can still win the Pixelmator copies).
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