Thinking Blog

17 August 2007by Philip Cuff

Galaxy Zoo

A new project known as Galaxy Zoo is calling on members of the public to log on to its website new window

and help classify one million galaxies. The hope is that about 30,000 people might take part in a project that could help reveal whether our existing models of the Universe are correct.
Kevin Schawinski, an astrophysicist at Oxford University, UK, is one of the team who devised the project. "I classified about 50,000 galaxies myself in a week," he said. "It was mind-numbing."

16 August 2007by Lee McAuley

Conformal Mapping

I found this image and many others like it on Flickr new window

whilst browsing one night, looking for inspiration! It’s a great way to fire up your imagination. Hope you enjoy...

16 August 2007by Phil Carré

Where are the Joneses?

An internet video campaign for Ford consists of comedy clips on YouTube new window

and www.wherearethejoneses.com new window

featuring the Jones family. Members of the public can write a script which is made into an episode by the travelling crew. The series is created by Steve Coogan's production company, Baby Cow new window

. Viewing figures have been on the low side so far, but it's early days for this new type of campaign.

13 August 2007by Mark Hinxman

Simpsons Movie Website

After a long wait and much anticipation, the new website for the upcoming Simpsons movie new window

has finally been launched. As well as expected features such as touring round Springfield you can also create yourself as a Simpsons character!

11 August 2007by Mark Hinxman

Rhythm of Lines

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have just launched this new microsite for the Audi A5 to compliment the "Rhythm of Lines" Ad campaign. It's a great use of Flash and 3D where you can create and download your own rhythm of lines new window

10 August 2007by Mark Hinxman

Tunnel House

An amazing use of a space that was going to be demolished anyway by artists Dan Havel and Dean Ruck new window

who created a tunnel through the house using only timber from the houses themsleves

6 August 2007by Mark Hinxman

Shell V-Power advert

I couldn't help but be amazed at the incredible new advert for Shell. Directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet it features Ferrari F1 cars from the fifties to the current day racing around various cities all over the world.
Click here to watch it new window