PHONE BLOKS - A PHONE WORTH KEEPING

THE PROBLEM

A phone only lasts a couple of years before it breaks or becomes obsolete. Although it’s often just one part which killed it, we throw everything away since it’s almost impossible to repair or upgrade.

PHONE BLOKS

Dutch designer Dave Hakken’s latest project, Phoneblocks, is still just a concept, a YouTube video and a page on social media bullhorn Thunderclap, but it represents the kind of innovation we wish the tech giants were pursuing.

Hakken’s idea is simple. Why buy a totally new phone every two years and throw your old one in a landfill. when you can upgrade your handset piece by piece as it breaks down or new updates become available? Phoneblocks is made up of three layers. A motherboard in the middle is sandwiched between a display on one side and an assortment of components in the back. The battery, processor, camera and pretty much everything else can be easily removed, replaced and reorganized to fit your needs.

To see more on this project :Dave Hakken’s . Feel free to email me your favourite Artistwork. visit my website for more: www.darrenbarnard.co.za

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USELESS BOX KIT

I recently came across this little useless box kit and i thought i had to share.

So it's a black box, sort of shiny, with a switch on top. But what does the switch do? Does it launch a nuclear attack? Does it terminate someone you don't know somewhere in the world? Does it make bacon magically appear? You stare at it over and over, hour after hour, until you can't take it anymore. You turn it on. And out of the box, a little finger pops out and turns the unit back off. That's all it does, and the smile on your face is proof it works. Presenting, the Useless Box Kit.

The Useless Box Kit arrives as most kits do: a pile of parts. With easy to follow instructions, you'll be assembling your Useless Box Kit very quickly. Whip out your soldering iron, do a little bit of work, and then screw the thing together. When you're done, you'll have your own gleaming acrylic box. Set it on your desk and wait for curiosity to cause victim after victim to turn it on - each to be met with the little finger turning the box back off. 

The Video is a must see. I don't know who the designer is, but if you know please let me know so i can give them the credit they deserve. Check out my website for more www.darrenbarnard.co.za

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AMAZING HAND CRAFTED PIECES

Katherine-Mary a South African Artist and founder of Pichulik has taken Hand Crafted accessories to a whole new level. Katherine-Mary studied Fine Arts majored in Printmaking, Trained as a pastry chef, worked in London as a baker of breads, and backpacked through India, and worked on organic farms in Spain.

The story how the journey started; I went to India and on a 36-hour train ride I started making jewelry out of materials I found on my travels – rope, a bead, and bones. I carried on playing with different materials and started wearing my neckpieces, and each time I wore one someone would comment or offer to buy it. I started to find a language in these materials and people seemed to respond. It all strangely makes sense in retrospect – the evolution from printmaking to pastry to jewels. It’s essentially about making things with my hands says Katherine-Mary.

The Source of inspiration; generally find life inspiring. From the places I have traveled, books I have read and people I meet - patterns, shapes, palettes sit with me. This becomes the departure point for a design, and then it is about trying to resolve this inspiration into a wearable piece. I do have a few styles that are repeated but no two pieces are ever really the same says Katherine-Mary.

Materials used are predominantly ropes sourced from a local rope manufacturer. The rope is called Polypropylene and it is recyclable and has the number "5" carbon Omission.

Free Give away - All you have to do is like Pichulik's FaceBook Page and automatically be entered into the draw to win one of Pichulik's Peacock necklace  . Terms and conditions apply. Facebook Link: Pichulik 

These are some of my favorites from her collection.  To see more of her work : Katherine-Mary  and online shop: Pichulik shop. Feel free to email me your favourite Artistwork. visit my website for more: www.darrenbarnard.co.za

Solange Wears PICHULIK on Front Cover Elle RSA

 THE STUDIO:

Located in Woodstock, Cape Town South Africa

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RAINBOW IN UR HANDS

Shinji Kawamura from Tokyo, Japan. Has been involved in many amazing projects from  “an arbitrary pointP” to the “PythagoraSwitch” and now the “rainbow book”. He is the creative director of Weiden & Kennedy New York and has work with most of the BIG Brand names out there. From Adidas, PlayStation, Nissan, Axe and the list goes on.

The Rainbow in your hands is a new type of flip book. If you flick through book all that’s on the pages are 7 coloured rectangles colour of exactly the same size. Not the most gripping read until you flip through it quickly and then the magic starts to happen in your hands, creating the most beautiful Rainbow. 

To see more on this project : Shinji Kawamura . Feel free to email me your favourite Artistwork. visit my website for more: www.darrenbarnard.co.za

 THE BOOK IN ACTION

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AMAZING REALISTIC WOOD SCULPTURES

The cloth looks silky smooth to the touch and the apple looks ripe for eating. But taking a bite of these ones would leave you with a mouth full of splinters. These are the creation of art professor Tom Eckert, who carves, turns, bends and laminates wood to looks like fabrics, glass, stone and fruit. A beautiful and recurring detail in Tom’s sculptures is pieces of cloth, draped over another object. 

They give you serious trouble believing that the sculptures are wooden: each imitation of a cloth falls gently and seems to be practically weightless. Tom Says “By tradition, cloth has been widely used to conceal and shroud objects in practices ranging from advertising to church rituals. Covered forms are often more evocative – with a sense of mystery absent from the uncovered object by itself”

These are some of my favorites from his collection.  To see more of his work : Tom Eckert.  Feel free to email me your favourite Artistwork. visit my website for more: www.darrenbarnard.co.za

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35 awesome Fathers Day Gifts

Traditionally, when Father’s Day rolls around, most consider giving the old man standard gifts, like funny ties, bags of nuts or the dreaded soap-on-a-rope, as tokens of appreciation for all the things he’s done over the years. But surely the very first superhero in your life deserves a little more to honour all the time he’s spent tirelessly teaching you everything, from how to tie your shoelaces to how to drive a car. I put a list of Gifts for all Budgest from $8 Million to A few DIY Projects. Feel free to email me Some of your fathers day Gifts. visit my website for more: www.darrenbarnard.co.za

I think this would be most dads dream fathers day gift. Italian carmaker Lamborghini introduced its Veneno supercar, a 750-horsepower beast whose $3.9 million price tag immediately makes it one of the most expensive cars ever produced. Or there is there the Maybach Exelero for $8 Million.

Here is a DIY Project - The classic Messenger Bag : ( click the link for a step by step guild to make this awesome bag ).

The water jet pack is officially the greatest thing ever. For only $100,000.00 or R100, 0000.00 you could get your dad an awesome Water jet pack. The water jet pack can lift you up to 30 feet high and thrust forward at 30 miles per hour.

Another DIY  PRoject- Make your Dad an awesome tie : Molly's Tie  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make these awesome ties ).

Get Your dad an awesome super detailed camera lens is actually a coffee mug you can drink out of! The camera lens coffee mug is a great gift for photography enthusiasts, and will surely turn many heads when people see you drinking out of it. only $15 or R150 on Amazon = Camera coffee mug

Another DIY Project. Make Your Dad an awesome Laptop cover - Laptop cover ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome laptop cover ).

When you need to stay safe from the rain but also want to keep your man ego intact, a sword handle umbrella is the only solution. From broad swords to samurai swords, you’ll look like a rain impenetrable warlord walking around with any one of these umbrellas. For only $22 or R220 on amazon - Sword Handle Umbrellas

Another DIY Project. Make your Dad a cool Golf Club Cover - Golf Club Cover ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Golf club cover ).

Look and feel like a million bucks every time you go to sleep with these Suit Pajamas. These Suit Pajamas are the officially licensed version of Suit jamas as seen in How I Met Your Mother, and are made from fine silk and cotton for a light and breathable feel. On special now for $89 or R890 on Amazon - Suit Jamas

Another DIY Project . Make your Dad and awesome set of Bow Ties - Bow Tie ( click the link for a step by step guild to make some awesome Bow Ties ).

Combine form and function with this innovative and modern stainless steel knives set. This cleverly designed set of knives looks like a solid piece of steel initially, but in fact each one of the four included knives can be pulled off from the block. Only $759 or R7590 on amazon - Stainless Steel knives set

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad an awesome Sketch book - Sketch Book  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Sketch Book).

Beer and rock and roll have always gone together perfectly, but this signature Marshall amp fridge takes it to a whole new level. With control knobs that go all the way up to 11, this incredibly detailed amplifier fridge holds 4.4 cubic feet of brain melting food and drinks. Only $400 or R4000 - Marshall amp Fridge 

Another DIY Project - Make your dad an awesome Mustache mug - Mustache mug ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Mustache Mug ).

Nobody likes a smelly Jedi, so keep your dad clean and dry yourself off after a nice cleansing shower with these Jedi Bath Robes. These Jedi Bath Robes are officially licensed Star Wars Bath Robes and come in a one size fits all. Only $57 or R570 on Amazon - Jedi Bath Robes 

Another DIY Project - Is your Dad a Shef in the kitchen Make him his own Chef Apron - Chef Apron  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Chef Apron ).

Now you can own your very own diesel powered MechWarrior that stands 13 feet tall and weighs 4.4 tons. Known as the Kuratas, this giant MechWarrior actually has a cockpit for you to ride inside, and looks like a truly promising addition the SkyNet program. Only $ 1,350,00.00 or R13,500,000.00 - Mech Warrior

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad a cool cell phone sleeve - Cell Phone Sleeve  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Cell phone Sleeve). 

Let your dad go about his day with this magical unicorn mask. Perfect for business meetings, first dates, or anywhere there will be lots of eyeballs, the unicorn mask will prove to the world that unicorns are real. Only $23 or R230 on Amazon - Magical Unicorn Mask

Another DIY Project - Make your Day an awesome Hammock - Hammock ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Hammock). 

Chivalry might be dead, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still dress like a knight in modern times with these armored knight hoodies. Featuring a retractable helmet and reinforced stitching, your armored knight hoodie is sure to last through many joustings. Only $ 125 or R1250 - Knight Hoodie

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad a Laptop Riser So he can watch movies in bed - Laptop Riser  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Laptop Riser). 

If you like wearing sweatpants all day, then you’ll love the wearable sleeping bag. With the ability to take a nap anywhere at anytime, the wearable sleeping bag is perfect for bums. It’s also great to wear while camping on chilly nights with its insulated core. Only $ 75 or R750 on Amazon - Wearable sleeping bag 

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad an awesome Magnet Board with his favorite pictures on. - Magnet Board  ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Magnet Board). 

Let Your dad turn  your backyard into a dinosaur museum with these life size T-Rex and other various dinosaur sculptures! Standing over twelve feet tall, this realistic T-Rex sculpture is the next best thing to having a private island, a team of scientists, and a prehistoric frozen mosquito. Only $ 32,478,00 on Amazon - T- Rex 

Another DIY Project - Get Your Dad an awesome DIY Beer Making Kit. Only $100 0r R1000 - DIY Beer Making kit

Now you can play pool while being in a pool with the waterproof pool table. As expensive as they are durable, these custom made water proof pool tables are a must have item for people who love billiards and hate their savings account. Only $ 6,500.00 or R65,000.00 - Waterproof pool Table

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad a Yummy ice cream sandwich. - Yummy Ice sandwich ( click the link for a step by step guild to make a yummy ice cream sandwich ). 

Does Your Dad love Pizza as much as i do? Cut and serve a full size pizza with ease with the Pizza Scissors Spatula. This brilliant kitchen tool merges scissors and a spatula so you can cut and pick up a pizza slice all in one quick motion without burning your hands or having any toppings fall off. Only $10 or R100 on Amazon - Pizza Scissors

Another DIY Project - Make your Dad an cool Plant pot for his desk - Plant Pot ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Plant Pot). 

Get Your Dad A Rainbow Shower Head. Let him experience the most magical shower with the rainbow shower head. So magical, it doesn’t even require batteries. Just turn the knob, and conjure multi-colored water instantly, or as some would say, “feel the rainbow”. Pots o’ gold not included. Only $21 or R 210 on Amazon - Rainbow Shower Head

Another DIY Project - Make your dad a cool Ipad cover to protect and hide his Ipad. - Ipad Cover ( click the link for a step by step guild to make an awesome Ipad Cover ). 

Make Your Dad Feel Like a King and get Him a Game of Thrones Iron Throne. Rule over the seven kingdoms of suburbia with this Game Of Thrones replica Iron Throne. Just like the real throne, it won’t be easily acquired – but if you’re wealthy like the Lannisters, then you can pay the gold price for this incredibly detailed Iron Throne replica. Only $30, 000.00 or R300,000 - Game of Throne Iron Throne

Let ur Dad sleep like the burger king with the hamburger bed that comes with your choice of toppings, soda, and a side of fries. Made using only the freshest ingredients, this delicious bed will wrap you up in between its lettuce and cheese, giving you a wonderful night’s sleep. Only $2310.00 or R23100.00 - Hamburger Bed

Let ur Dad ride around looking like the Dark Knight with this replica Batman motorcycle suit. This highly detailed motorcycle suit is constructed using premium leather and Kevlar inserts, giving you real protection while looking like Batman. Note: Batcycle sold separately. $1450.00 or R14500.00 - Batman Motorcle suit

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