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Teenage Engineering TP–7 Offers the Reel Sensation of Tactile Controls

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Teenage Engineering TP–7 Offers the Reel Sensation of Tactile Controls

The touchscreen display is one of the greatest – and polarizing – inventions in modern times. While a display interface on a mobile device can transform into an endless array of configurations and purposes, that adaptability in utility comes at a price: losing the sheer simplicity of operating by tactile feedback. It is almost always easier to press a button or turn a dial than navigating a graphical interface – “tap to open, scroll, and press.”

This is particularly true when capturing audio, a task I often rely upon while interviewing subjects using my iPhone. I make it a habit to have the app ready ahead of recording to prevent the dreaded instance of “GAH! I wasn’t recording” every journalist runs into at one time or another. Even when operating correctly I’m perpetually checking to make sure it’s recording because of the lack of physical (and aural) indications my device is correctly recording.

Back view of Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder with bright orange cover

The Teenage Engineering TP–7 field recorder is an interesting proposition, not so much a compromise, but a digital recording device designed to invite the fingers to intuitively utilize physical controls just like an analog tape recorder of yore: the index finger triggers fast forward, the middle finger rewinds, the thumb records a memo, and the pinky selects the mode.

Detail left hand corner record button of Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder

Top left hand angled view of Teenage Engineering TP-7 field recorder

Just as early computing and mobile device design veered toward skeuomorphism – the approach in making digital tools resemble their real-world counterparts – so can be said of the TP–7’s form, one mimicking the appearance and movement of a motorized tape reel to clearly communicate the device is in fact recording.

Two people at table but only shown by their hands, one gesturing to stop recording, the other person's hand pausing the TP-7 field recorder.

Inside the TP-7 is a brushed motor with ball bearings, and a highly sensitive hall sensor that lets you virtually grab your recording. The reel is a cool gimmick, but one that is engineered to be used in conjunction with a novel side-mounted rocker that gives the user the option to scrub, fast forward, and rewind by touch. The entire physical interface would take mere minutes, perhaps seconds, for a new user to figure out. It also comes with the perk of a scrubbing action propelling the wheel accompanied with a ’hyperspeed’ sound for amusing effect.

TP-7 field recorder shown next to mobile phone with Teenage Engineering transcription app open.

Kudos to Teenage Engineering for also launching the TP–7 with an accompanying app to automatically transcribe any audio interviews to text.

TP–7 features three stereo two-way jacks to be used as either inputs or outputs, for connecting external mics, headphones, studio monitors, or any other audio equipment like OP–1 field or TX–6, recording with all 6 stereo channels. The recorder is compatible with USB-C for multi-channel audio interface, MIDI, data transfer, and charging, with Bluetooth Low Energy and MFi capability for wireless connectivity. TP–7 also includes our 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm jack adapter, and up to 128 GB of internal storage (which equates to 5 minutes of ideas a day for 20 years).

The Teenage Engineering TP–7 field recorder is not designed for everyone, especially at its eye-bulging price (the very reason I haven’t rushed out to buy one myself). It is by design a purposely particular device for particular people. But for anyone who regularly relies upon recording audio for professional purposes, we wouldn’t blame you for caving into the temptation to splurge hard upon a device engineered to record interviews, capture sound or music, or to use in similar fashion as Twin Peak’s Agent Cooper in such stylish and touching fashion.

Gregory Han is the Managing Editor of Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

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78 Miles of Multicolored Twine Flows Through Downtown Columbus in Janet Echelman’s ‘Current’

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78 Miles of Multicolored Twine Flows Through Downtown Columbus in Janet Echelman’s ‘Current’

“Current.” All photos by Infinite Impact, © Janet Echelman, shared with permission

Extending nearly 230 feet from end to end, the billowing panels of Janet Echelman’s newest installation capture the sun as it wafts above an intersection in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The first of the sculptor’s works (previously) to be installed over a street, “Current” is composed of 78 miles of blue and red twine tied into more than half a million knots. Alluding to currents of electricity—central to the city’s industrial heritage along the Scioto River—and the currents of the river itself, the artwork visualizes the flow of energy and nods to the area’s iconic illuminated arches, which were among the first to adopt gas lighting in the early 19th century.

Using the surrounding buildings as both literal and figurative anchors, Echelman expresses her fascination with how Columbus has evolved over time. The red fiber references the bricks of early buildings, and the blue suggests the color of water. In a statement about the project, the artist shares that she hopes the work “captures that idea of interconnectedness and creates a space where people feel a sense of community and sanctuary.” The municipal setting for the work is also significant, tying together privately-owned spaces with public thoroughfares. “I love that this artwork literally laces into the fabric of the city over the public street because it’s a place that everyone feels entitled to be present,” she says.

If you’re in Columbus, join the community celebration of the artwork at the intersection of Gay and High streets on June 9. You can also explore an archive of the artist’s work on her website.

 

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.  A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection. A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

A large-scale fiber sculpture above a Columbus intersection.

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The Road to Stagwell’s (STGW) Sport Beach at Cannes Lions 2023 Continues with Andy Cole, DK Metcalf, Julian Edelman, Tony Parker, Robert Pires and Michael Johnson; NBCUniversal, Gatorade®, Hearst Magazines and Michelob ULTRA Signed on to Play

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The Road to Stagwell’s (STGW) Sport Beach at Cannes Lions 2023 Continues with Andy Cole, DK Metcalf, Julian Edelman, Tony Parker, Robert Pires and Michael Johnson; NBCUniversal, Gatorade®, Hearst Magazines and Michelob ULTRA Signed on to Play

Stagwell Marketing Cloud’s Stadium-Level Augmented Reality Platform, ARound, to Produce Custom Sport Beach App Experience for WNBA Pioneer Sheryl Swoopes

NEW YORK and CANNES, France, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) announced its fourth slate of talent and brand partners and a custom augmented reality experience powered by the Stagwell Marketing Cloud in the lead up to Sport Beach, its flagship venue at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023 (Cannes Lions). Sport Beach is built for brands, platforms and athletes to tap into the cultural zeitgeist of sport and explore the power of fandom.


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Sport Beach at Cannes Lions 2023, hosted by Stagwell.
Sport Beach at Cannes Lions 2023, hosted by Stagwell.

Sport Beach also welcomes a fresh set of athletes and notable brands partnering with Stagwell to explore how they’re bridging fandom across cultures, genders, geographies, and technologies.

Athletes

  • Andy Cole (soccer) – An English former professional soccer player who played as a striker from 1988 to 2008, most known for his time with Manchester United. He is the fourth highest goal scorer in Premier League history and won 9 trophies including the Treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League in 1999.
  • Julian Edelman (football) – A three-time Super Bowl winning wide receiver for the New England Patriots, he was the receiving yards leader during his victories in Super Bowl XLIX and beloved by many in New England for his ability to shine the brightest on the biggest stage. Since retiring from the NFL, Julian has kept busy as an on-air analyst covering the NFL, and starting the sports history podcast Games with Names. Julian is also a proud member of the Jewish community and has leveraged social media as a platform to be an outspoken advocate against antisemitism.
  • Michael Johnson (track and field) – The best 200/400m sprinter in the history of the sport athletics. He was the first man to win both events at an Olympic Games and the first man to win consecutive gold medals in the 400m. He retired in 2000 with 12 x Olympic and World Championship gold medals. 0 x Silver. 0 x Bronze. Post athletics Johnson has taken the philosophy of success and applied it to various business ventures as well as establishing himself as a leading keynote speaker, and has received widespread acclaim as a commentator/analyst.
  • DK Metcalf (football) – An American star wide receiver for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, DK was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft after playing college football at Ole Miss and the University of Mississippi. DK holds the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game and the Seahawks record for most yards in a Season.
  • Tony Parker (basketball) – A French former professional basketball player with one of the most impressive CVs of any French sportsperson, winning four NBA championships with the Spurs (in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014) and helping France become European champions in 2013. Tony is now a champion of business in the sports world and beyond through his many entrepreneurial pursuits and his newly developed Infinity Nine Group where he serves as CEO.
  • Robert Pires (soccer) – A former French International who represented his country on 79 occasions winning the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000. Robert is best known for his starring role in the Arsenal Invincibles team and also played for Metz, Marseille, Villarreal, Aston Villa and FC Goa. Robert currently is an International ambassador for Arsenal, an expert pundit for Canal and long term ambassador for Gatorade and PepsiCo.

Brands

  • Gatorade® – Gatorade, an iconic PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) brand, is the official sideline partner and sports beverage of Sport Beach. Gatorade provides sports performance innovations designed to meet the needs of athletes at all competitive levels and across a broad range of sports. Backed by a 57-year history of studying the best athletes in the world and grounded in years of hydration and sports nutrition research at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, Gatorade provides scientifically formulated products to meet the sports fuelling needs of athletes in all phases of athletic activity.
  • Hearst Magazines – Hearst Magazines’ portfolio of dozens of iconic, powerful brands inspires and entertains audiences across all media platforms, moving minds, hearts and bodies. Reaching hundreds of millions passionate fans around the globe, Hearst Magazines is the world’s leading data-driven lifestyle media company, helping our partners meaningfully connect with consumers around what matters most in their lives.
  • Michelob ULTRA – Michelob ULTRA exists to redefine the conventions of well-being and believes that enjoyment is a critical part of living a healthy and active lifestyle. With lower calories and great taste, Michelob ULTRA is the superior light beer that brings enjoyment without compromise so you can enjoy it all.
  • NBCUniversal – One of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Play with the Pros: Custom AR Experience

Sport Beach & Sheryl Swoopes in AR: ARound, the stadium-level shared augmented reality platform has developed a smartphone-enabled AR experience custom to WNBA legend Sheryl Swoopes. With the Mediterranean Sea as the canvas, Sport Beach attendees can use their phones to interact with a gamified augmented experience that unveils Sheryl’s inspiring legacy and accomplishments, from being the first signed to the WNBA to becoming All-Star and three-time, consecutive WNBA Champion. ARound is a product within the Stagwell Marketing Cloud.

Sport Beach will be produced by TEAM Enterprises in partnership with Cheerful Twentyfirst. Stagwell’s 72andSunny, Anomaly, Allison+Partners, Assembly, Code and Theory, Colle McVoy, Doner, Forsman & Bodenfors, GALE, HUNTER, Instrument, National Research Group and Stagwell Marketing Cloud will drive the conversation.

About Stagwell

Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world’s most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our 13,000+ specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

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See Fine Print

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See Fine Print
After successfully finding its niche and mission on Vinton Street, arts venue RBR G continues its works on paper showcase with the current exhibit, “Amalgam Grafica—America” which continues till July 1. Venue owner John Rogers will give a gallery talk June 9, at 7 p.m. featuring 46 prints from this portfolio published by Fermin Lopez […]

DWR + Knoll Textiles’ Nick Cave Collection Gives Back

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DWR + Knoll Textiles’ Nick Cave Collection Gives Back

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it collaboration moment, Design Within Reach (DWR) partnered with Knoll Textiles to showcase limited-edition Knoll chairs upholstered in fabrics from the Nick Cave Collection in celebration of NYCxDesign 2023. The 12 pieces were on display at DWR’s Greene Street location for a week last month before being auctioned off through Wright auction house to their lucky new owners. The cherry on top is the artist’s signature on each chair.

Proceeds benefitted Cave’s charity, the Facility Foundation, which provides scholarships and opportunities for young, promising, and emerging artists through collaborations with established artists and partnerships with organizations and institutions.

showroom setting with Womb chair in textured fabric

upholstered armchair with ottoman on a white pedestal in a showroom

upholstered armchair with ottoman on a white pedestal in a showroom

dark blue armchair with matching ottoman on white background

Guise Indigo

red armchair with matching ottoman on white background

Guise Rose

closeup side view of red upholstered chair

Guise Rose

olive green armchair with matching ottoman on white background

Guise Greenhouse

overhead image of a dark grey armchair with matching ottoman on white background

Guise Flint

green and blue upholstered dining chair

Vert Bamboo

closeup angled view of upholstered chair

Vert Bamboo

red and orange upholstered dining chair

Vert Garden

red and orange upholstered dining chair

Vert Garden

green and brown upholstered dining chair

Vert Terrain

goldenrod yellow upholstered dining chair

Puff Honey

green upholstered dining chair

Puff Evergreen

white upholstered dining chair

Puff Cloud

brown-skinned man with a large piece of printed fabric and a big smile on his face

Nick Cave

To learn more about the Nick Cave Collection, visit news.millerknoll.com.

Kelly Beall is senior editor at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based graphic designer and writer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, and enjoys sharing her finds with others. When undistracted by great art and design, she can be found making a mess in the kitchen, consuming as much information as possible, or on the couch with her three pets. Find her @designcrush on social.

Royal Oak gymnastics photographer caught with child porn, admits to barefoot pictures

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Royal Oak gymnastics photographer caught with child porn, admits to barefoot pictures

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A well-known children’s gymnastics photographer from Royal Oak was caught with child pornography and admitted to taking pictures of children’s feet at their events for his own pleasure, officials said.

An FBI agent was investigating a peer-to-peer file sharing program last month because it’s known to be a place where predators share child pornography.

While searching the program, he identified a user who had downloaded 14 files of interest to investigators on May 11. Of those files, at least two met the federal definition of child pornography, according to authorities.

On May 23, the agent worked with WOW! cable and traced the user’s IP address back to the Royal Oak home of David Eric Yellen, 58.

Officials said Yellen is a freelance photographer who takes pictures and videos at girls’ gymnastics events. He has received credit and accolades for his work at multiple events over the years, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Friday, June 2.

FBI agents searched Yellen’s home on Thursday, and he admitted to possessing child pornography on his electronic devices, court records show.

Yellen told officials that he used the file sharing program regularly, but denied uploading or downloading child porn. He said he had downloaded child porn 10 years ago and has kept it, but he claimed not to know that those images could be downloaded by others.

“Given his extensive use of (the file sharing program), I do not believe that he was unaware that he had his files in a location that allowed for sharing with others,” the FBI agent wrote in the criminal complaint.

Yellen denied producing child pornography, but said he would often take pictures of children’s bare feet during gymnastic events while working as an official photographer. He would then use those pictures for his own pleasure, the complaint says.

A computer and hard drive at Yellen’s home contained at least 1,500 pictures of children, and at least 500 of them meet the federal definition of child pornography, authorities said.

Among those photos were the original files downloaded on May 11, according to officials.

The hard drive included a folder titled “BFK,” and Yellen admitted that it stood for “barefoot kids,” agents said. There were at least 200 pictures of children’s bare feet in the folder.

The criminal complaint concludes there’s probable cause that Yellen distributed and possessed child pornography.

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