In an effort to promote Skyfall, the latest from the James Bond franchise, Coke Zero gave London commuters the chance to play 007 in a real-life obstacle course…Hilarity ensues

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Artist Dhani Suntanto has (illegally) created a fashionable alternative to the Oyster card for the London tube in the form of a resin ring.  For all of us Metrocard misplacers, here’s hoping the trend comes stateside.

Check out the process step by step here

In a show of British fashion and humor, many of London’s well-known statues appeared in fascinators, caps, crowns, and other colorful headgear as part of Hatwalk 2012. 

Included in the exhibition’s twenty-one designs are Royal favorite Philip Treacy and world-renowned milliner Stephen Jones. 

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Take a look at the studio of Olympic cauldron designer Thomas Heatherwick.  Explore his past works and a full brief on the London 2012 centerpiece. 

Hailed as the ‘Leonardo Davinci of our times’ there is also a review of Heatherwicks’ work at V&A in London.

English artist and ‘modern cartographer’ Stephen Walker has created maps of London that not only reflect geography but also include cultural remarks new and old on the Olympic city. The incredibly detailed work features historical landmarks, quotes, personal experiences of the author, and characterizations of each borough. 

We suggest sorting through the miniscule type in 10 minute shifts- get too engulfed and your peepers won’t be  pleased. 

Infamous street artist Banksy has once again sparked controversy with the release of a critical series of work just days before the London Olympic games. According to the Guardian, London officials have already marked the works for removal in accordance with the strict image policy the city has put into place.  However, many critics have argued that Banksy and his fellow street artists embody London in a way that the ‘pristine’ image officials are hoping for does not.

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GE demonstrated their commitment to helping reduce the National Gallery’s carbon footprint by creating the world’s first “living masterpiece.” Van Gogh’s “A Wheatfield, With Cypresses” was recreated using 8,000 plants which took 4 months to grow into the masterpiece. Making of video here.

Pandamonium, the second annual event for the World Wildlife Federation which asks 22 artists and architects to create wearable sculptures to raise awareness of environmental issues. More styles here.

A brand that stands for real change, Muji’s Project Fitness 80 looks at what would happen if we used 20% less materials and energy in the process of making products. 

The project is currently just an exhibit at the London Design Museum. http://bit.ly/z1uZIL

Londoners are invited to take part in a giant egg hunt thanks to precious egg specialists, Fabergé. They’ve hidden 200 eggs around the city, many designed by well known artists, and it’s up to you to find them. http://bit.ly/zDC3Si

A flash mob with a real purpose. Performers gathered in Covent Garden to create the shape of a giant hand to raise awareness of Dupuytren’s Disease, a progressive and debilitating hand condition.

If the world’s 7 billion people lived in one city, how big would that city be? Tim De Chant argues that “density begets efficiency.” http://bit.ly/vVus78

In Louis Vuitton City Guide 2012, the French fashion house takes you on a journey to Rome, London and Hong Kong. The design and packaging beautifully reflects the brand’s aesthetic, inspired by LV vintage luggage. Short videos were produced for each city too: http://bit.ly/q6XxSX

Art should be contemplated. An installation at the V&A in London gives people a soft platform to lounge on in the Raphael Court and consider the masterpieces around them. http://bit.ly/mQ5qkX

The London Design Festival kicks off this weekend and there is soooo much to see. Be sure to see their numerous Landmark Projects around the city where designers and architects experiment with public spaces.
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