Classic puppet actors audition for classic film roles

In aid of Comic Relief this year these videos from the archives of the 'Woolly Actors' Guild' provide previously unseen archive footage of some of the UK's most famous puppet actors auditioning for iconic cinematic roles.

Who knew that Rainbow's Zippy was up for the lead in Scarface and Geiorge was up for Notting Hill. Even Bagpuss gets a look in.

See some of the films below and more here on the Woolly Actors Guild website.

Architectural images in paper folding relief

Cologne based artist Simon Schubert creates amazing images of stately homes and palaces by intricately folding plain white sheets of paper.

The folds in the surface create reliefs of just a few millimetres, catching the light at different angles to create detailed pictures of architectural spaces.

Just fantastic.

See a fly through of a historic home in the video below or find out more on Dezeen:

Paper Works by Simon Schubert from Dezeen on Vimeo.

Extreme results when you don't have Direct TV

These ads for Direct TV from the US take not using their service to extreme results suggesting what could happen to you if you don't sign up.

Over the top but great fun and very funny. 

Scary new ad for J2O

This is a scary new ad for J2O juice drink featuring Cats and Dogs. 

Even a Mouse gets a look in at the party!

Solar tree installation at CDW

Another impressive installation at this year's Clerkenwell Design Week was the 'Solar Tree', designed by Ross Lovegrove and manufactured by Artemide.

The structure combined solar power with night LED lighting in London's St. John's Square during the week and provided visitors with a piece of urban furniture modelled on natural forms.

Comprising 20 'stems' which led to six leaf-like solar panels and four large LED lights, the installation functioned completely independently for up to three days and could feed energy back into the grid.

A great installation. Find out and see more on Design Boom.

images © Ashley Bingham (A&M photography)

Modular radiators that make an impact

Take a look at this interesting feature radiator designed by Indian-born Amsterdam-based industrial designer Satyendra Pakhalé.

This modular radiator has been developed for Italian radiator manufacturer Tubes and turns radiators into sculptures to your personal design. Each radiator has a 12 x 24 cm (4.5 x 9 inches) base system to which you can add smaller components with four-armed parts.

To ensure functionality the surface area has been maximized and it has been manufactured using aluminum for rapid heat exchange. It is a lightweight structure and includes an in-wall support system that allows the radiator to also function as a partition element as well. 

A great design and very fllexible. Just what the heating industry has been looking for.
 

The Queen's colour swatch

Last week we looked at some of the best or worst products available for the Queen's Jubilee.

We've just come across this one and thought it was worth a mention.

In a collaboration between Pantone and agency Leo Burnett, a limited edition Pantone swatch has been produced to commemorate the Jubilee in the shape of the Queen in various coloured outfits.

Find out more of Yatzer.

London Festival of Architecture

The London Festival of Architecture is almost upon us, starting on 23rd June.

The Festival is a city-wide celebration of architecture and architectural talent and brings architects and communities together to examine how we make London a better place.

This year's theme is ‘The Playful City’, responding to the presence in London of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Festival runs from 23rd June until 8th July.

Find out more on the Festival website.