Future of CSS

Posted 9 Mar 2010

Even though some people might argue that CSS3 is quite a bit off, it's still amusing to  dream a little about what's going to be possible in the near future. CSS3 and HTML5 are basically the new versions of what makes the foundation of the web. They are both still in a 'draft' state, meaning that they will probably end up quite different to how they look today - once the W3C are done with them.

There's a lot of cool examples out there, like this animated Starwars AT-AT Walker robot built entirely in CSS3 by Anthony Calzadilla (you need a webkit browser like Safari or Chrome to view it).

The most recent and mind-boggling, however, comes from Róman Cortés who made a spinning Coca-Cola can without the aid of any Flash or Javascript. What's more: This technique doesn't even use the new CSS3, so one can only imagine what's going to be possible when the time comes.

A Party in the Sky

Posted 9 Mar 2010

It's not often you get the chance to see London from above so when the guys over at Red Bull Music Academy told us they were teaming up with one of London's most renowned club promoter's 'Secret Sundaze' we were first to get our names on the list for this exclusive one off event at Paramount bar (The top of Centre Point). 

The weather couldn't have been any better on the day itself - glorious sunshine beaming in through the panoramic window view - illuminating the dancefloor with a summer like glow. When the sun set over the city - you couldn't help yourself getting carried away with a classic Ibizaesque cheer, despite that fact it was about two degrees outside. 

It was a fantastic day / night and it certainly proved that our friends over at Red Bull have succeeded in whipping up a great buzz around the Music Academy this year, so a big well done to them. 

You can check out the remaining events and past reviews on the official academy site www.redbullmusicacademy.com

We love OK Go's new video

Posted 3 Mar 2010

When we came across OK Go's latest video, This Too Shall Pass, we were struck by how cleverly it was made. Check it out below!

Introducing Tiago Maia - in 3D

Posted 18 Feb 2010

Put on your 3D glasses folks and check out the latest recruit to our senior design team. Introducing Tiago Maia - our very own '3-D' designer.

After successful stints at some of London's largest digital agencies Tiago decided it was time to leave that world behind and get his hands dirty on some 'real' creative projects again. Where better to accomplish that - than Delete HQ? We're delighted to have him on board and can already see the impact he's having.

We are slightly concerned he hasn't taken his glasses off yet. Still - the work he's producing is looking fantastic, so we're not complaining. Though it does have alot of red and blue going on..?

Decode: Digital Design Sensations

Posted 18 Feb 2010

Code and raw data wouldn't normally appeal to traditional exhibition goers but this is Digital Art at its most breathtaking.

The raw material whether from social media, a day's worth of flight routes or human movement and sound is programmed using a mixture of Processing and other open source technologies which are constantly evolving through interaction.

Featuring Weave Mirror by Daniel Rozin, Joshua Davis' Hype Framework and Karsten Schmidt who created Social Collider - rewritten in Java to interact with Nintendo Wii remotes, visualising connections between Twitter data steams and there propagation.

The works attempt to disillusion the overwhelming amount of information that exists in Digital by showcasing data through abstract art, visualisations and interactivity.

Highly recommended, open until 11 April, 2010

http://www.vam.ac.uk/microsites/decode/

Delete at the Brits 2010

Posted 17 Feb 2010

The Music industry's all about who you know, right? Well luckily we've got some friends in the right places - so were very excited to attend this year's Brit awards. Not bad for your first one to be the big 30th anniversary show.

On the whole the night was well attended by all the usual suspects plus some star appearances from the likes of Jay Z and Gaga. It was a cracking night - great table, 4 course meal, container of free booze. Everything the Brits should be. Couldn't quite imagine the sober American equivalent being half as much fun. Plus we had the token foul mouthed appearance of Liam Gallagher just to remind everyone it's not all about  X factor pop these days - there's still a bit of rock n roll floating around the mainstream somewhere.

Thanks Claire. We owe you one.

Discovering Dieter Rams

Posted 17 Feb 2010

Perhaps you have not heard the name Dieter Rams before. You will however undoubtedly have heard of Braun and probably seen most of the German product designer' creations. He is hailed by many as one of the most influential product designers of the late 20th century and this is what sparked me to shoot across the river to the Design Museum on South bank to explore.

I think what attracts me to Dieter Rams' designs is the notion of clutter-free-ness. If something doesn't need to be there, it isn't.

Or in Dieter's own words — "Less, but better".

I found myself staring at electric razors for an hour, smiling widely as I recognized two models that I used to play with as a little boy and pretend they were spaceships. Much of Rams' work have become timeless classics and helped define the concept of "good design", so I suggest you go and check out the exhibition at the Design Museum to see it all for yourself! It's open until 9th of March.

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