Wind galore.
Panny GX7, 45mm Zuiko.
Surfing the GGB
Monthly Archives: September 2014
GGB from Fort Point
The ‘Bridge within the Bridge’
Panny GX7, 45mm Zuiko
Form and function
Design at its best.
Following on from yesterday’s mention of two great industrial desiners, here’s a piece in like vein snapped at this year’s Laguna Seca Historic Races:
1914 Grand Prix Mercedes.
These are timing levers for the ignition on the steering wheel of the race car which won the French Grand Prix 100 years ago with Christian Lautenschlager at the wheel. One year later Ralph DePalma won the Indy 500 in the same car. The 4.5 liter engine sported 4 valves a cylinder (in 1914!) delivering 112 hp at a modest 2900rpm.
Panny GX7, 45mm Zuiko.
Ive and Newson
Two great industrial designers.
Apple just announced that esteemed industrial designer Marc Newson will be retained as a consultant to Jony Ive, their design leader. This can only be good news.
What distinguishes the interview below is one well prepared interviewer – Charlie Rose – and two subjects totally devoid of hype. Serious, dedicated and focused on their tasks, it’s a pleasure to watch. Jump to 28:00 for details on their collaboration on the Project Red Leica M:
Click the image for the video.
Ecurie Francorchamps
Gorgeous.
Panny GX7, 45mm Zuiko.