Crowdfunding ? Nothing new under the sun !

Just some random thoughts about Crowdfunding :
Lately crowdfunding has become a mantra, a divine panacea to solve any problem.
But  public fund-raising have an history as old as the world, in the past, churches, theaters and other public works were fabricated using an archaic version of crowdfunding.
Even the pedestal of the statue of liberty was made through a public subscription organized by the newspaper "New York World" owned by Joseph Pulitzer.
Another example is the construction of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona that is carried out only through the donations collected.
Today the internet makes things extremely easier and anyone in the world can finance projects that are closest to his heart with just a click.

Infographics took from www.nesta.org.uk

Digital music producers web poll, help givingshape to understand new ways to create,mix and share music

We just opened a wb poll about new way to create music, if you are a musician or a producers please helps us to understand your world.

To answer the poll click here

Givingshape new website just uploaded! take a look

Just put on-line givingshape design  new website ! New brand identity and some new projects featured !
Take a look !
www.givingshape.it

Boompack ! a noizy new concept

New concept posted on my website !
Boompack is a portable audio system designed for urban performers, a new shape for the '80 ghetto blasters !
Check it out on my website

Gymbot featured on Wired US !

I am very proud to announce tha Gymbot was featured on the January issue of Wired US !
It is a huge honor for an humble designer like me to be noticed by one of the most influent magazine of the world !
thank you so much!

Sono molto orgoglioso di annunciare che Gymbot è stato pubblicato sul numero di gennaio di Wired US. E' un enorme onore per un semplice designer come me essere notato da uno delle riviste più importanti del mondo !
Grazie mille !

New projects pubblished on website

Three new project pubblished in my portfolio, toy design for La Nuova Faro an historical italian company:
- Barbie dressing table
- Barbie steam iron
- Winnie the Pooh kitchen accessories

check them on my website

Open studio - photo reportage and featuring on Abitare Magazine

Last week Madeindreams (the design agency I work for) opened its studio to people and journalists, as the official photoreporter I covered the entire event.
My pictures where also featured on Abitare Magazine :
http://www.abitare.it/it/design/madeindreams-open-studio/

take a look !