35 Entertaining 404 Error Pages

Here’s just three of 35 entertaining 404 error pages that Mashable has compiled for our entertainment. 

And here’s a *handshake* to every designer who has taken the time to soften the blow of a dead-end web search with their 404 page design. Thank you, kind sirs/madames. 

photojojo:

A real life Photoshop complete with handy toolbar, rulers, and palette.

Artist directors: Andreas Junus & Irawandhani Kamarga; Photographer: Anton Ismael

Ok, that was a misleading headline. But the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has opened a gift center on its Facebook page that allows users to purchase different “adoption” packages. 

Depending on the package you get and what species you choose to support, you could get a plush animal, adoption certificate, color photo and species certificate. Holla! Everything I ever wanted!

But seriously, this is a fantastic way to make Facebook causes and donations more tangible for the user. With the ability to “share,” “like,” take quizzes about your inner animal and “friend” species you select, this app allows users to easily share their noble actions (and everyone loves recognition), get their friends involved through a word-of-mouth type of mechanism and educate themselves through legitimate content.

About 82% of proceeds go directly to WWF. For the record, the stingray is on the endangered species list and I am greatly concerned. 

http://on.fb.me/cr2kq5

After following David Stark’s work for several years now, there’s no way around the fact that his capabilities are unmatched in the event design world. He is like a geyser of inspiration, a shooting star of endless possibilities, a noble pine tree of solid work.. do i sound obsessed? Apologies. 

Enough talk. Here’s the evidence: 

Innovative. Instead of depending on the traditional florals or lighting fixtures for decor, Stark paints the room in typography of all different angles and sizes to emphasize the Metropolitan Opera’s history in print for its 125th anniversary gala. Not only is this cost-effective, but this design fully marries the event with its background. 

Unconventional. For the Hampton’s Magazine luncheon, Stark smartly displays traditional name cards in an herb garden that reinforces the greenhouse theme. 

Detail-oriented. For Benjamin Moore’s Diffa Dining by Design installation, the overall effect is otherworldly. Stark incorporates the client effortlessly in every minute detail of the project, from paint cans as lighting fixtures to step ladders as splashes of color to the paint-by-number idea in the wall. 

Resourceful. Cheap and easy paint strips become the centerpiece of the entire Walker Art Center Grand Opening Gala. 

Ability to be monochramatic. I love the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards event that David Stark did because it shows his versatility. He’s able to create an event design entirely devoid of color yet full of character. The differing heights of the floral arrangements create such dimension within the room! 

Sense of humor. For Louis Vuitton’s Tribute to the 40th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing, Stark’s alien-like floral arrangements are just so appropriate and atypical of the traditional lush bouquets that overpower most events. 

Awe-factor. At the New York City Opera’s Gala, Stark dazzles the attendees with decor that doubles as pure art. 

Originality. I have never seen any other designer capable of using such cheap materials (i.e. paper, post-its, pencils, etc.) to create such expensive looking decor. At the Walker Art Center Grand Opening Gala, Stark’s team created thousands of metal paint cans that doubled as lighting fixtures. 

These last few pictures don’t even need a caption to explain why David Stark is such a design genius, but I’m going to point out the obvious and note that Stark pretty much never fails to not only integrate an event’s purpose into his design (i.e. pencils creating the huge pencil installation at the Robin Hood gala that highlights education as the unifying theme behind the night’s festivities), but he also utilizes his designs to make the event’s mission the focal point of the entire evening, as shown in the New Yorkers for Children Fall Gala and Robin Hood gala. 

Finally, I leave you with my final piece of evidence: 

David Stark’s website is a representation of his own principles as a designer. The site is interactive, playful and whimsical. The hand is actually your cursor and allows you to poke falling bulbs for more bits of info or confetti, and the gallery of his work has a calculator of symbols in the right hand panel that encourages the user to play with his projects and generate random words that create an experience that is different for each person. In essence, this site is authentic experiential art, and Stark is all about the “extraordinary experience.”

http://davidstarkdesign.com/

photojojo:

Feeling dreamy.

Photo by Geof Kern

Strawberries and almond gelato. Ness and Lucas. Home Alone marathons and Christmas time. Beirut and Florence.  thank you to my clever sister for sharing this. :)

Bob’s Red Mill Whole Ground Flaxseed 

I’ve seen this on TJ’s shelves for quite some time and never really paid much attention, but last week, I decided to give this sad little bag a chance. I’ve converted. Here are 6 reasons why you should give Bob a chance too (Why 6? I don’t know. That seems to be a neglected number in self-help articles.. factors of 5 seem to dominate).

1. Flaxseed meal has been proven to be one of the most powerful natural cholestrol controllers (and thanks to Daddy Chu, I have inherited high cholestrol). The flaxseed drops harmful LDL cholestrol without affecting HDL cholestrol (the good kind). 

2. Tons of omega-3 fatty acids (one serving contains 2,400 milligrams. I’m no scientist, and I have no idea what a milligram looks like, but that sounds like a lot), which is fantastic since I am getting sick of salmon.

3. Gluten-free! (TBH, I am not allergic to gluten [what is gluten even, really?], but sounds very healthy due to the fact that there’s an entire aisle at the SM Whole Foods dedicated to gluten-free goods and I have been conditioned to believe that anything in that market is good for me)

4. Fiberrrrrrific!

5. Lignans. Qua? Antioxidants, my friend. These lovelies bind with unwanted substances circulating in your system that might harm your cells. Although most plants have lignans, flaxseed has at least 75 times more lignans than any other. You’d have to eat about 30 cups worth of broccoli for the amount of lignans in just two tablespoons of flaxseed. 

6. So ridiculously easy to add to anything! Since it’s ground and almost powdery, you can just take a tablespoon and heap it on your cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, whatever you’re baking, etc! Also, you can use this as an egg substitute in recipes if you just add one tablespoon of flaxseed and three tablespoons of water in place of one egg. 

It doesn’t change the taste much of your food and even adds a slight “robust nutty flavor.” I don’t hate it! 

Just got goosebumps. Does anyone know who designed these? When advertising becomes inextricably intertwined with art, I want to just give high-fives all around. 

Thanks to MRDN for finding these!

I would probably raid Brad’s closet before most women in Hollywood’s closets. Congrats to Brad for striking out on his own. I’m looking forward to the explosion of bowties, cardigans, plaid and geek-chic glasses to hit the red carpet soon. (P.S. Brad’s camel coat down there with the toggles, paired with the grey vest, perfect shade of blue shirt and eyewear… *insert Rachel-ism of your choice here*) 

Pour quoi? Pour quoi pas! 

John Galliano is releasing limited edition macaroons with the help of the famous pastry cafe known Ladurée, as, I suppose, a PR stint for his newest perfume Parlez-Moi d’Amour.  

The macaroons are flavored with rose and ginger as references to his new fragrance, which is actually quite brilliant since I can now recall all those times I just want to eat my body lotions.

God, do i love macaroons. Unfortunately, us Americans lose out as they will be released in November only overseas.. ah, pas de chance. But if you’re craving, head over to La Provence Cafe in LA for your fix.. they have the biggest, fluffiest macaroons I have ever encountered. Try pistachio, rose and lavender! Trust me, I’m an expert.