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This shot is called Impact. It took artist months to create and used over 17 square meters of real mirror. The picture made use of both practical effects and photo-editing in order to produce the twisted effect that you can see in this final warped image merging the real with the surreal.

See the movie below.

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The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) commissioned Nervous System to create a new dress for the exhibition #techstyle, which runs from March 6 through July 10, 2016. The exhibition explores the synergy between fashion and technology and how it is not only changing the way designers design, but also the way people interact with their clothing.

Inspired by petals, feathers, and scales, we developed a new textile language for Kinematics where the interconnected elements are articulated as imbricating shells. Like our previous garments, this dress can be customized to the wearer’s body through a 3D scan, and additionally, each element is now individually customizable: varying in direction, length, and shape.

More information nad photos NERVOUS SYSTEM BLOG.

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“We have designed the Asian flagship store of Steinway & Sons in Tennoz Isle. Our aim was to create a space where their clients can feel Steinway’s craftsmanship, philosophy, history, and the beauty of their instruments. Clients will feel attached to everything about Steinway in this showroom, beyond the concept of “objects”.

Patents… Patents are made out of brass, and baked in a sand mold. This traditional manufacturing process represents their craftsmanship. Each plate has patent number and name engraved, sealing their traditions and histories. Flooring… We installed a Herringbone floor to reproduce Steinway’s woodworking craftsmanship spirit in the interior space. We used 5 kinds of wood (beech, bubinga, walnut, maple, and mahogany), which are also used for making pianos. These details add dignity, which is backed by traditions and records, to the interior.”

More RETAILDESIGNBLOG.

Architects: OgataYoshiki, SALT, IkawaAtsushi, WataseIkuma
Photographs: Courtesy of OgataYoshiki+SALT

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This publishing project began in January 2015 when we met with Ugo Gattoni in Paris. Six months later, at the print shop of the URDLA, he achieved an etching under the friendly supervision of copperplate printer Vincent Brunet. He started his drypoint engraving on a varnish covered copper plate, and spent 7 days working on this dreamlike composition featuring some references to his girlfriend Sybille’s anatomy, as well as Escher’s perspective work. This documentary tells the creation process of this surreal etching and shows the skills of the artisan printer. More NOTCOT.