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How creative is your CV?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:24:06 +1100

With so many young creative professionals leaving uni and looking for work in the big wide world, what can designers and creatives do to stand out?

We stumbled upon this article filled with ‘30 Amazingly Creative Examples of Designer Resumes’. We loved them. They’re all so creative. Check them out here.

Trillions!

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:44 +1100

Technology is pretty cool quite often. Definitely cool in the case of this camera that shoots at a trillion frames per second.

So, here’s some impressive maths. One trillion seconds equates to about 31688 years. This camera captures waves of light in real time. Soooo cool.

Improv where?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:30:56 +1100

You’ve probably seen a stack of videos by the Improv Everywhere crew on YouTube. They’re the guys that pull off hilarious skits and flashmobs in public places to entertain and freak out the general public - and they’re great.

Now they’re putting together a documentary about the work they do! Check out the trailer.

We’re looking forward to watching the doco when it’s complete!

wooden alarm clock?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:09:45 +1100

check out this awesome iPhone alarm dock! most of us just tend to use our phones to wake us up in the morning anyway, so designer Jonas Damon has produced a home for your phone - a nicely crafted block of wood in the shape of a digital alarm clock. what’s the best part? it comes with a free app that enables you to wake up before you go go to any song from your music collection! Your can buy your very own right here.

What will your life look like in 45 years?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:15:07 +1100

Ever wondered what you’ll look like 45 years from now? Or how many hairstyles you might go through within that time?

‘Chickflashwhirr’ has started a pretty cool blogging project - she’s decided to take a photo of herself every day for 45 years. She’s been doing this for around 5 years so far, and has made all of the photos into a video. Watch her past 5 years flash past in a matter of seconds.

banksy goes classical.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:10:29 +1100

Amongst Liverpool’s collection of classic art in the Walker Art Gallery you can now find its latest addition - a Bansky statue. The bust of a priest with a pixelated face entitled ‘Cardinal Sin’, appears to be a comment on corruption and scandal in the Church. Unlike his previous works in other museums around the world where he was heavily disguised and planted them without permission (see a video of his amazing prank right here), we were told that Banksy approached the Liverpool gallery about displaying his sculpture under strict instruction that it be placed in a specific wing of the Old masters. While some may find it controversial, it’s good to see that Banksy is still doing what he does best: stirring up the public.

Make everything OK

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:57:49 +1100

Is everything OK?

If not - try hitting this ‘make everything OK’ button.

Still not OK?

Try checking your settings of perception of objective reality.

This cute website is bound to cheer you up when things aren’t going your way! make-everything-ok.com

Shadow Electric at Abbotsford Convent.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:15:00 +1100

Melbourne has a new addition to its range of open-air cinemas this summer; the Shadow Electric at the Abbotsford Convent. We we there to watch the incredible Drive for its first film screening, and the venue has a delightful combination of deck chair seating, full bar, picturesque setting and a large cloud* of bats flying over the screen as the sun goes down. They program is full of independent, local, classic and cult films, check out the lineup right here.

* useless info: a group of bats can be referred to a cloud or colony!

Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno currently has his largest solo...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:18:00 +1100

Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno currently has his largest solo presentation to date installed at Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof called Cloud Cities. The incredible exhibition consist of twenty balloon structures suspended by complex webs that stretch across the massive space that used to be a train station. Each balloon houses its own ecosystem that all together, create a utopian garden. His installation invites visitors to move amongst them, with some making it possible to climb inside and float in space. Have you seen any green art lately?

Ribbonesia!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:29:34 +1100

There are some awesome projects on display on the Baku Maeda website. These guys are super creative and their little slice of the Internet is a perfect tool for inspiration and/or procrastination.

Our favourite project from the Baku Maeda crew is Ribbonesia. Little animals, flowers and shapes made out out ribbon in a style that almost looks like origami. We want to have a go at making some of these immediately!

Important information for noodle enthusiasts!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:59:38 +1100

This very interesting and informative infographic shows us the best shapes and sizes of instant noodle cups for avoiding spillages. The graphic comes from an article titled ‘Why Burn Doctors Hate Instant Soup’. Apparently instant noodle cups send people to hospital with burns every day! Beware, uni students. Please make sure you eat your cup noodles safely, and in an upright position!

This has been a public service announcement for noodle-eaters everywhere.

Nik & Ned

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:18:22 +1100

We absolutely love this short doco about Nik and Ned, a man and his dog who live in the Melbourne CBD and travel by cycling together!

Postiche Portraits

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:16:25 +1100

The Museum of Helsinki has a publication out called ‘The Postiche Collection’. It features interpretations and replicas of postiche pieces for facial hair throughout time.

We think these papier-mache and fabric version are very witty, and the portrait series is great. Check out more of the photos here.

This is the best thing ever.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:42:31 +1100

You absolutely must go over to wandermonster.com because it will totally make your day.

WanderMonster is a site run by Rob Kimmel and his 8 year old son, Ben. Each day, Rob draws half of a picture and writes half of a story on a piece of paper and puts it into Ben’s lunchbox. Each day, Ben completes the drawing and the story and some awesome ‘lunch post’ comics are born!

Rob and Ben made this short video to explain their ‘lunch posts’.

Check out more lunch posts here!

Fireworks!

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:14:13 +1100

Hope you’re having a very excellent day! We found this pretty animation of fireworks out in the wild interwebs, and thought we’d share it with you to brighten your day.

(via keisotsu)

Images of 2011

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:14:30 +1100

It’s been such a huge year. Just so much has happened.

We were very moved by this collection of 45 images from this year. Some are heartbreaking, others full of hope. Check them out here.

What's that meme?

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:54:51 +1100

We stumbled upon this video, and had no idea what was happening. There was a lady we didn’t recognise reenacting a stack of YouTube memes, and it was gold. After some digging around we discovered it was the work of Swedish entertainer ‘Judit & Judit’ for a promotional campaign by cable provider Com Hem in Sweden.

Regardless of it’s purpose, it’s pretty funny. Take a look.

Internships in 2012

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:13:43 +1100

The end of 2011 is fast approaching. We’ve had a great year, slowing down to re-look at the magazine’s direction and design. We’ve done a lot of thinking about where Thelma is headed in the future, and we’re ready to start that journey.

Would you like to be involved?

We’re looking for helpers!

In January we’ll be interviewing for a few special people to come on board and become part of the Thelma Magazine team for a couple of days per issue.

What special skills and talents do you have? Send us an email and let us know!

This morning we got to visit our friends Kim and Horse the...

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:03:04 +1100

This morning we got to visit our friends Kim and Horse the Greyhound at their shop, Metta Scents. It was a lot of fun to play dress-ups with Horse and a pleasure to snap this candid shot of Christmas dog cheer!

A-Trak’s Mehdi Forever Minimix: ♥ ∞ M A few weeks...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:34:32 +1100

A-Trak’s Mehdi Forever Minimix: ♥ ∞ M

A few weeks ago A-Trak released a superb mini-mix in memory of DJ Medhi, who tragically passed away in September. There is so much love going around for Mehdi, that we would like to keep the love going.