FRCH | Over The Radar

February 13, 2012 by 3 Comments

Yeah, it’s been a while since my first post. Mostly because I realized I’m not the best person for a music blog. My musical tastes, while broad within genres, aren’t broad in general. However I’d be willing to wager that everyone pigeonholes his/her musical spreadsheet much like I do. Such is life. Anyway if you think I could benefit from a little exposure to Dubstep or Pop Country, feel free to tell me, or suggest me something on Spotify. Also, I encourage everyone to post a comment with songs/artists that blow your hair back!

Here are 5 songs that got me bouncing in my seat lately!

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How to Make a Pirate Cannon: Part Two

October 5, 2011 by

Now that you have a full size cannon, let’s build a smaller rail mounted cannon.  With Halloween around the corner, you can never have too many pirate props.

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Midpoint Music Festivities Recapped

September 30, 2011 by

Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood radiated with energy as the 10th annual Midpoint Music Festival hosted over 100 local and touring acts this past weekend. With 17 official stages and numerous unofficial events, the city experienced some amazing music and festivities over the 3-day occasion.

(above :: The Midpoint Midway, photo via http://www.eachnotesecure.com/)

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The Future of Retail Lighting

June 6, 2011 by

The possibilities of retail lighting in the future and the implications and opportunities that it could transform the customer’s shopping experience are exciting to imagine. Philips Lighting Headquarters showcases a lighting lab to explore the potential ways customers may interact and respond to lighting. Read more of this post

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For the Love of the Game

April 19, 2011 by

Some sports enthusiasts will pay a pretty penny to enjoy their favorite pastime. Check out the video courtesy of Co. Design Daily of “A Modernist’s Foosball Table”, priced at a mere $68,000. The foosball table marries the personal passion for the game with high design. Whether or not you are a fan of foosball, one must appreciate the attention to detail in this piece. Click here to see the video.

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Ralph Lauren 4D

December 17, 2010 by

Telling an authentic brand story has always been a mantra for Ralph Lauren. Taking that brand story to the next level is what Ralph Lauren recently accomplished with stunning dynamism at its two iconic flagships in New York and London with digital mapping technology creating a 4D experience.

(be sure to watch the video)

(still image via ftape.com)

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Theme Park Props “Skeleton Pirate”

December 15, 2010 by

 Some very unique and amazing props found in theme parks and themed environments are often made from ordinary and easy to find objects.  The skeleton pirates in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride were not sculpted at Disney, but purchased from an anatomical company and dressed as pirates.

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How to Make a Pirate Cannon

December 7, 2010 by 2 Comments

Just in time for Christmas!  Intimidate family and friends with your very own realistic 18th century Pirate Cannon.

Below is a step by step tutorial.

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Illustrative Style

December 4, 2010 by 1 Comment

Designers have amazing skills. The method to which we “create” our designs is ever changing. Technology pushes the realm of possibilities and presentation styles. (Adobe Creative Suite Products, AutoCAD, 3D Modeling software, Google SketchUp, etc.) It is amazing how “realistic” design concepts have become because of technology.  While I find rendering in Photoshop on a Wacom to be equally relaxing and empowering, there are times I wish I only had my “Pilot Razor Point II Pen” and my “Prismacolor” Markers.

For me the “craft” behind the design has always been a point of inspiration, and of all designers it is fashion designers I envy the most. I find their drawings and ideations to be emotive, dynamic, artistic, and just jawbreaking. I admit it. I am jealous.

The Design Museum in London currently is showcasing a collection of Fashion Design sketches. Read the full article at Wallpaper and be inspired. Below are a few images that caught my eye.

Source: The Business of Fashion, November 4, 2010

Image of the exhibit at the Design Museum London

Images via Wallpaper.

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Quote: Drive

November 18, 2010 by

I find this quote to be equally true with design …

“What drives me more than anything is curiosity, a sense that you can never really get to the end of music. It’s an eternal journey. You think you know a lot, but the more you find out, the more you realize you don’t know anything. It’s a constant source of curiosity and search. And wonder.”

-Sting

Source: SKY Magazine, Delta Airlines, November 2010

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