Double Takes

Philippines Travel Log is exactly what it sounds like. Alex Cornell’s (mostly) point-of-view perspective of Manilla and Palawan was filmed via the GoPro camera he says was strapped to his head nearly the entire trip.

Bringing light (figuratively speaking) to the issue of light pollution in cities around the world, French artist Thierry Cohen captures cities like Paris, San Francisco and Saigon lit only by the brightness of the stars. View the entire Darkened Cities series on Cohen’s website. Via Wired

This Paris coloring book contains a giant map of the city on the inside. The detailed poster includes Notre-Dame, Sacré-Coeur, Saint Germain des Prés, and the Eiffel Tower. Once completed, it doubles as an awesome wall mural.

I love a good geography-themed design series. The State Plates Project is just that. Jonathan Lawrence tasked 50 designers to recreate a states license plate. You can view the final pieces on the State Plates Project website. Via Paste Magazine