Bristol, UK-based illustrator and student, David Brownings, likes melted chocolate, tea (milk, three sugars), and steak on the rare side. He also has an affection for all things paper, as you can see with his series of rather accurate paper Nikes.
Projects — Paper Shoes
Study Ball
How many times have you begun to study for an exam and after 30 minutes get distracted and move on to doing something else, and at the end you are left with no other choice but to stay up all night studying for that final at 8:00 am? Well, Study Ball is here to solve the problem.
The Study Ball gadget is a prison-style ball and chain that you can program to keep track of how much time you spend studying. Once you’ve selected the desired duration, you chain the ball to your ankle and the manacle won’t come off until the schedule study time is up.
A red LED indicator displays the “Study Time Left“ and keeps you informed as to how much longer you’ve got to keep studying. The ball and chain are made of highly durable steel and weighs a total of 9.5 kg / 20.95 pounds, which makes it difficult to move while wearing it.
For safety, the Study Ball cannot be programmed for more than 4 hours. Minors should not use it unless supervised by an adult. It comes with a safety key for emergency deactivation.
Bad Decision Blocker
Here’s an iPhone function we really need. The Bad Decision Blocker (BDB for short) is an iPhone app that will let you block any of your phone’s contacts for a predetermined set of time. It’s in the App Store right now for 99 cents. “I got this so i can’t call you when im drunk.”
Thom Browne’s Rules For Proper Suit Usage
Everyone needs a good suit.
There is one designer who recognizes that some people just aren’t out to look like everyone else, they want to stand out from the crowd while fitting in.Thom Browneknows this, and has built a persona around his signature look; not only breaking all the rules of modern tailored suits, but rejecting the conventions on which they stand all together. This cutting-edge eye for men’s suits has landed the New York designer acclaim and award, such as being named theCouncil of Fashion Designers of America(CFDA) Menswear Designer of the Year in March 2006 and GQ’s Designer of the Year in November 2008.
Rule #1:“Only the middle button on the jacket should be buttoned when you are wearing it closed.”
Rule #2:“The pocket square in the breast pocket should be just peeking out (no more than 1/8 of an inch).”
Rule #3:“The last button on the cuff of the jacket should be left unbuttoned.”
Rule #4:“The button-down collar of the white oxford shirt should remain unbuttoned.”
Rule #5:“Please do not iron the oxford shirts after washing.”
Rule #6:“The trousers should be worn high-waisted so that the cuff of the trouser falls above the ankle.”
Rule #7:“The neckties have been pretied, but please remember to keep the knot very tight when tying the necktie.”
Rule #8:“The necktie should be worn long, with the tip of the tie tucked into the waist of the trousers.”
Rule #9:“The tie bar should be clipped so that it falls halfway between the collar of your shirt and the waistband of the trousers.”
Rule #10:“The shoes should be worn without socks.”
Christian Louboutin & Piper Heidsleck
Champagne makers Piper Heidsieck have worked with master shoe maker Christian Louboutin in a box set. The set consists of a bottle of champagne and a glass shoe designed by Christian Louboutin. The box set was inspired by a ritual from the 1880’s and will be exclusively available through colette from October 26th.
Throw back video of the day….
remember when…
Homemade Roller Coaster…yes please!
When John Ivers got sick of waiting hours upon hours in line to ride 30 second roller coasters at amusement parks, he decided to take the matter into his own hands and build his own homemade roller coaster called Blue Flash.
5IVE Questions 5IVE Answers….
In an attempt to open up a little…I’ll answer 5 questions I have received over the pass months through email…..Here we go..
1. Whats your favorite music?
A. I love it all! Even country music is starting to grow on me…yeap I said it! Haha..If I can mix it in with something a litter hipper then cool.
2. What do you think of the economy?
A. Ahem… Does it really matter? I try to play good music
and make great mixes so the people can forget their
economic woes…even if just for an hour.
3. I’ve seen some pics of a little girl with you..is that your daughter? If so how many kids do you have?
A. Yes. 1. The joy of my life.
4. Where do you live?
A. 
Somewhere, USA.
5. What are you? (Nationality wise)
A. Nationality wise? Haha. American.
