Welcome to the grainy lumo violet-electro-turquoise-plum Tokyo dreamscape future-retro robo synth pop world of Killian Eng, Stockholm based mad graphic scientist and musical cook. Killian’s genius somehow manages to take one on a surreal journey into a future version of the 80’s. Killian illustrates under the alias DW Design and is a member of DW, a musical duo aptly described as “Hip-pop-house through pink italo shades”. Kilian is also doing another project where you can hear him on a vocoder - Tropical Silence. Genius.

Sooooooo ill! Spotted on Typetheory More brilliance from Barış here.

Zanis Waldheims, born 1909 (Latvia) produced these beautiful geometric abstractions in the 60’s. Much more on Yves Jeanson’s Flickr stream, who also compiled this concise bio on Waldheims.

Update: Very interesting story unfolding as Zanis’s grandson uncovers the man’s life here.

Since seeing these amazing prints by Mikey Burton I’m dying for an opportunity to mess about on an old letterpress setup. I absolutely love the authentic human feel of letterpress work, the way type ‘bites’ into the paper giving it a 3 dimensional quality, the imperfections of the fading ink and imprecise colour (mixed by eye). In a virtual (on-screen) modern world the physicality of letterpress is truly refreshing. Here are some images of a press setup, from OldTimeyDave’s Flickr page:

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OMG! These have got to be the most stupendiously sick footwear garments I’ve ever seen! If you reference the word ‘ridiculously supreme-radical awesomeness’ in the dictionary, this is what you’ll see.

Puma released The Terror King pack to commemorate classic Japanese monster movies from the 1950 - 1970’s. Each shoe style brings an iconic monster to life, highlighting its signature features with various fabrics and textures. As can be expected, these puppies come with a hefty price tag - R2 700 (+/- $270). Locally available from a store.