prosthetic knowledge
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Downloadable Furniture (via Tree Hugger)
A collection of furniture, collectively called ‘Inside Out Furniture’, whose instructions can be downloaded and can be made with local resources.
From the designers, Minale Maeda:
DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO BE DOWNLOADABLE IN ORDER TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES RELATED TO TRANSPORT, COSTS OF STOCKKEEPING AND EXPLORE COLLABORATIVE DESIGN AND DISTRIBUTION, THIS FURNITURE CAN BE EDITED IN SIZE AND MATERIALS, IS MADE ON LOCATION OR CAN BE SELF-MADE BY DOWNLOADING THE BLUEPRINTS. THE CONCEPT WAS TO TURN THE PIECES INSIDE OUT TO MAKE CONSTRUCTION SIMPLE, WHILE BRACKETS AND STRUCTURAL DETAILS BECOME DISTINCTIVE AND ATTRACTIVE FEATURES. THE CONNECTIONS ARE 3D PRINTED TO SUIT VARIOUS SIZES OF WOOD, AND THE CRAFTING IS MINIMAL REQUIRING ONLY CUTTING TO LENGTH AND DRILLING.
Simple idea, though a shame that the connection parts have to be 3D printed.
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Brixton Pound e-Currency Launches Today via Londonist
A borough in London has it’s own digital currency (I have never heard of local currencies being used, in London or anywhere before …)
Today marks the launch of an electronic currency for part of south London as the Brixton Pound goes digital.
The Brixton Pound (B£) has existed in physical form for two years (today is its birthday, in fact). It can be spent in almost 200 local shops, encouraging residents to buy their goods and services in Brixton. Notes carry images of local celebrities such as environmentalist James Lovelock.
From today, the pecuniary peculiarity goes digital. The Brixton Pound e-currency (B£e) can be used to pay via text message or online. There’s a 10% bonus on offer for anyone signing up to the parallel currency. If you’d like to find out more, and meet the brains behind the scheme, there’s a launch party tonight at The Electric. A new set of physical notes will also be unveiled, featuring more local heroes.
