Engineering Marvel

 The Falkirk Wheel is the first and only water bridge of its kind. It solves the problem of connecting two separate waterways that are 75 feet apart. Those 75 feet are in height, which means this mechanical wheel carries boats eight stories between the two canals.


The wheel connects two of Scotland’s largest cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow. What was once achieved through the use of eleven locks, now happens in one quick process. The wheel has become a tourist destination, that due to the remarkable gambling habit of the English was paid for by income generated by the UK National Lottery.

I Can Read Movies

A great Flickr set of a fictitious book series titled "I Can Read Movies". All the master brainchild of an idle designer yet active blogger from Toldeo, Ohio. Name unknown.

Picnic Perfect

Get ready for the 4th of July holiday by picking up a set of Go Plates. A reusable food & beverage holder that fits right over your drink, so you can hold everything in one hand. When you set your beer down for a food run, you can lose track of it. Don’t abandon your bottle, can, or cup when you can simply place one of the Go Plates on top of it!


Perfect for parties and buffet-style events, the plate stays put while you eat. When you want to take a drink, simply lift the plate off! Designed for warm or cold foods, they’re crafted from sturdy, reusable, recycled clear plastic that can go right into the dishwasher.

Spaceships or Billboards?

You'd never guess, at first glance, that these futuristic photos are in fact time-exposed night shots of billboards. The extreme angle and colors illuminating from them give them an otherworldly appearance. Shot by Slovakian, Branislav Kropilak, his portfolio has other time-lapse gems like Garages and Landings.

Kinetic Undulations

John Douglas Powers creates some interesting kinetic sculptures that are adroitly meditative and sonic. What's striking about Power's work is his use of common materials: wood, reeds, old typewriters, found objects, etc. His "Field of Reeds", "Undulations", and "Remember" installations are particularly mesmerizing.

It All Comes Back To You

This is a great commercial spot for Coke done by Jaime Fernandez Muro that plays off the Grand Theft Auto theme. Fantastic animation sequence – there's a lot going on. Watch it more than one to catch some of the subtle details.

Marumiyan

The illustrative work by artist Marumiyan from Fukuoka, Japan is very impressive. His vast body of work incorporates great use of color and composition to create extremely striking and energetic images. (via Changethethought)