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Two MIT students have successfully photographed the earth from space on a strikingly low budget of $148. Perhaps more significantly, they managed to accomplish this feat using components available off-the-shelf to the average layperson, opening the doors for a new generation of amateur space enthusiasts. The pair plan to launch again soon and hope that their achievements will inspire teachers and students to pursue similar endeavors.

interesting story on how to go a very long way with very little cash (via the ‘bright’ blog)

i am currently working on the latest ballet poster ‘concerto’ image by ‘ruud baan’, should be ready by the end of the week

i’ve just had another good look through the folio of still-life photographer guido mocafico and it was worth it

there is a lot of work which is very ‘irving penn-esque’ to me, but all of it is very well executed and the animated still presentation on his website is quite original…

subtle book jacket design for the debut novel from zoe heller

these beautiful woven carpets, designed in ‘old chinese political propoganda poster’ style are part of an urban art project, they look great