LG Intuition spied in press shots, leaves one piece of the puzzle left to go
The LG Intuition may be one of Verizon’s more poorly-kept secrets of recent memory. Apart from LG itself having confirmed that an Optimus Vu rebranding is due for the US within weeks, there’s been pricing and even an uncannily detailed FCC filing to fill in the gaps. Why not throw official press images into the mix? From the renders DroidDog has managed to obtain, the Intuition is a bit more than just a one-for-one port of the original Korean phablet. While Verizon’s influence is light outside of that attention-grabbing logo, there’s a switch-up in the navigation keys to reflect that Android 4.0 will be there from the beginning — a nice break from the ancient-feeling Android 2.3 layout of the original. About the only question left at this stage is that of the exact release date. There’s a September 15th mention in one of the images, but we all know how dates in press imagery can be misleading.
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Functional Art Piece Inspired By Cancer Survivors
We received photos of a heart-warming project – In Vino Vitae – In Wine There Is Life. Designed by Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art, the piece is a statement, a functional art piece and a useful and inspiring object for wine lovers: “I made this piece in an effort to help cancer survivor Erin Zammett Ruddy reach her goal of raising $100,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; she is a candidate for the LLS Woman of the Year.” He continues with a few words about the inspiration for creating this interesting piece: “During our first discussion, Erin requested a wine rack to symbolize the comfort she found in sharing & enjoying wine with her loved ones.”
Both Erin and her sister, Melissa, are cancer survivors and this piece strives to represent the duality seen in the challenging lives of those who suffer from the horrible disease: “The plumbing pipes are meant to elicit a reaction; symbolic of the difficult times Erin and Melissa endured. To counterbalance this harshness, I used the warmth of wood to form the inverse shape, creating a heart; symbolic of the love that surrounds the sisters. The two sets of three glass holders represent Erin with her sisters on one side and her parents on the other. The three unions represent the relationships that Erin has chosen with her husband, Nick, and their children, Alex and Nora.” There are even more elements that symbolize the harsh moments and strong human connections – from the reclaimed materials symbolizing a second chance to a symbolic set of elements pointing out to the age Erin was when she was diagnosed with cancer – 23. This is a beautifully designed piece reminding us of the scarcity of life and the existing things that make it all worthwhile.
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Made From A Single Piece Of Cedar Wood: Creus by Riva
For those of you who love the unpretentious design lines obtained from natural wood, the Creus Armchair by Italian company Riva will be an object of desire. Spotted on Trendir, this interesting chair is a wooden piece of furniture designed to offer comfort and display its natural shape among other modern furniture items. The simple and elegant design was obtained by sculpting a single piece of cedar wood into a beautiful chair. Following the body’s natural curves, the Creus armchair displays its backrest and seating side while inviting guests to relax on a unique piece of seating furniture. The cedar retained its texture and imperfections only to give the chair a subtle elegance merged with the result of modern furniture-building technologies. The leather seat, available in a wide range of colors, can become the detail that makes it perfect for your home. With a brushed metal base, the design was taken to new heights, adding modernity to a natural design and offering a strong and stable base for the overall design.
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Lobo Apple Piece
“A giant fiberglass apple? That’s right, 2 pac painted and customomised by Mash with the help of illustrator Peta Kruger. A one off piece for the Lobo apple cider brand. An array of playful illustrations to appeal to the sophisticated cider drinkers and connoisseurs of this world, were drawn onto the giant apple.” Designed by Mash.
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