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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

The Hole in CDs

One must love this kind of thing - this reclaiming of the useless, this art of redefining refuse, the humor, the creativity, the reframing. It is most definitely a form of play, one that is most clearly connected to the same stream of hopefulness that nurtures the spirit of Junkyard Sports. It is a translation of the mundane into the play-worthy.

Perhaps less graphic, but similar in spirit, we have 101 Uses for an AOL CD and 101 Things to do with Spare CD Rom Discs and the 5 Most Creative Uses for Old CDs (some of which are significantly spectacular).

Clearly, this is not about old CDs. It's about the power of play to transform even the most tired of realities into something that can reawaken the soul.



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from Bernie DeKoven, funsmith

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Anonymous Kris Bordessa said...

Bernie, I was recently interviewed by someone who asked how I came up with my ideas (many of my "projects" involve recycling materials that most households will have on hand). The question kind of stumped me because it's just something I do automatically. But the next time I was inventing, I paid attention - and I think it's more about what I *don't* do. I don't sit down and make a materials list and head to the store for supplies. Instead I think, "What do I have around here that might work?" On more than one occasion it's been, "a CD!"

 
Anonymous Jason of "Kim & Jason" said...

What a great find, Bernie. One of my favorite books on my shelf called "A Smile in the Mind." It's a design book that showcases various wit and whimsy in various posters, logos, product designs, etc. It, like this CD, is a great reminder that a little childike creativity can add impact to even the most ubiquitous of items.

 

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