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Tour de France yellow Boris bikes

I love these. No idea why they're doing them. But who cares.

 

 

Matisse - Cut Outs

We went to the Matisse exhibition at the Tate the other day. It's good, not as good as the press seem to think it is. I wouldn't say "Nothing can prepare you for the joyous brilliance". It's worth a visit though.

A friend I went with remarked that while the pictures were nice, you can see them all in Ikea. Which is sort of true.

 Also, taking pictures. Come on museums, come on.

 

 

Designers, this is bad and it's your fault

 

Not actual engine oil. I'm reminded of the Danny Baker story about a woman who poured paraffin on her fish thinking the lamp was a fancy olive oil dispenser.

Pixar's Ed Catmull on enabling people to do their best work

"We start from the presumption that our people are talented and want to contribute. We accept that, without meaning to, our company is stifling that talent in myriad unseen ways. Finally, we try to identify those impediments and fix them."

I've just started reading Creativity Inc. It's already brilliant.

 

 

Neon Museum, Las Vegas

On Saturday I toured the Neon Museum in Las Vegas. Sometimes called the Neon Boneyard or Graveyard it's a collection of old signs, not all neon, from the casinos and hotels of Las Vegas. Some have been fully restored, some still work and some are just lying around.

A volunteer guide gave us an hour long tour which explained the history of the signs and with it a fascinating history of Las Vegas. The museum is well worth a visit even if you're not a designer. I went with 5 non-designers and they all enjoyed it. But if you're a type geek it's pretty close to heaven. You're allowed to take as many pictures as you like for personal use. I've put all mine on Flickr.

All the signs in Vegas are now LED of course. Essentially massive TVs playing massive banner ads. A bit like the animated screens on the tube but much, much bigger. I always think neon will make a comeback and someone will make a casino covered in neon. But I doubt it.

Anyway. Enjoy the pics and visit if you're ever near.