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What if Instagram made a camera? Now, thanks to ADR Studios, we have such a concept. Capable of QR-code generation, 3-D filming and webcam applications, the camera would allow users to edit photos directly from the hardware itself - bridging the gap between digital and analog. 

A cool concept. Now, if only it were real. 

Ever wonder what the weather is like in some of the world’s greatest, chicest and most metropolitan cities? How about which colors are currently trending?

That’s right - colors. Luckily for aesthetes everywhere, one site has combined the two concepts to provide live updates on which tones are predominant in Paris, Milan and Antwerp. Check out how the Color Forecast works in the video above. 

Our only complaint: Let’s get New York in there! Although “Black” would likely be trending 24/7.

We don’t like to brag, but sometimes the urge to show off the work we’re proud of is too strong to ignore. For example, check out the new brand identity we created for Boukies, the Greek restaurant that recently took over the formerly Michelin-starred Heartbreak location in the East Village.

As you might be able to guess, octopus is a specialty. 

Remember when you were a little kid and you got bored so you built an entire full-scale arcade out of cardboard? Yeah, neither do we. Props to Caine. 

New from iconic camera manufacturer Hasselblad comes this historic collaboration with Ferrari. The H4D-40 Limited Edition Ferrari Camera boasts all the bells and whistles you’d expect from such a well-known technology brand as well as some of the sleekest package design around, with inspiration borrowed from none other than the camera’s Italian speed demon collaborator. 

-Jeff Weber 

You know what’s cool? State-of-the-art outdoor movie theaters. You know what’s really cool? State-of-the-art floating movie theaters in a lagoon in Thailand’s beautiful Yao Noi island. Check out the Archipelago CInema. 

- Jarrett Cobbs

Avant-garde fashion designer Issey Miyake is back at it again with some dubiously-attractive yet particularly innovative geometric folding clothes. Environmentally friendly and exceptionally easy to pack, these garments might be a little outlandish for some, but exist more firmly in the realm of design than wearable fashion. 

The “hipster” aesthetic seems to be everywhere these days - from bags of organic coffee to the latest in free trade canvas sneakers. What if some of the world’s oldest and most venerable companies, however, were rebranded to match this earthy, slightly ironic visual culture? That’s the concept behind Hipster Branding - one of our favorite new blogs. Check it out, and peep some of our picks above. 

- Jeff Weber

These may just be concepts, but a Comme des Garcons PLAY x Coca Cola collaboration looks pretty good to us. 

The power of branding should never be underestimated. Via Fast Company;

CityMaps is a view of New York City, Austin and San Francisco through its logos alone. Rather than using satellite images, Street View or legends for schools and restaurants, the map uses branding in its purest form—along with offers for all sorts of corresponding coupons—to help you discover somewhere you’d like to go.