Real-time reaper.
Ever imagine working for the Grim Reaper? Death Inc. is a strategy game with a very dark sense of humor. Spread the bubonic plague throughout 17th century England and add new minions to your horde.
It’s a tough gig, but somebody’s gotta do it.
All Milwaukee’s a stage.
A small theater company has a major opportunity: Bring free Shakespeare to thousands of people in their city. Optimist Theatre will perform As You Like It in a public park this summer, sharing the joys of Shakespeare in the middle of Milwaukee.
White House home movies.
Our Nixon documents the president’s rise and fall through home movies shot by three of Nixon’s closest aides. Forgotten for nearly 40 years, these Super 8 films offer a unique look at life inside the White House.
Streets of San Francisco.
American Analog is a hand-made collection of 35mm photos shot on the streets of San Francisco. Coming from game designer, maker, and self-proclaimed “super nerd” Doc Pop, this project is an unexpected throwback to a time before Instagram.
Lin it to win it.
As an undrafted rookie from Harvard, Jeremy Lin seemed an unlikely candidate for basketball stardom. This documentary was there from the beginning to trace Lin’s meteoric rise, from his struggles in obscurity to the game that changed it all.
Thar she blows!
Both functional and handsome, the whale stapler gets the job done while looking like a totally awesome whale. Attaching two pieces of paper has never felt so majestic.
Family business.
Pine-Stock is a father-and-son woodworking shop devoted to handmade furniture. The Kent gents build one-of-a-kind pieces with reclaimed lumber from old barns, while clearly charming everyone they meet.
Teaching tech to journalists.
For Journalism is an online educational project designed to teach the essentials of digital production to working journalists. Each course is created by a team of developers, designers, and coders with technical skills and a passion for the news.
We all scream.
This creator has a pretty simple philosophy of life: “Ice cream is my answer to everything.”
The Ice Cream Travel Guide includes recommendations for the best scoops across the globe, along with stories and recipes from the life of an ice cream obsessive.
Stories from the seas.
Book of Da takes readers on a strange adventure to the bottom of the ocean. Illustrated in bold black and white, this graphic novel ties together elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and mythology to tell the story of a mysterious being who controls the emotions of the seas.
This play could be your life.
Adam Sultan is a new play slated to open in Austin, TX this March. Adam is also a real person. The play imagines his life some 40 years in the future, weaving together real people from Austin’s theater community with imaginary stories from the decades to come.
Eat your environment.
Foraging and Feasting celebrates local foods by identifying wild edible plants and offering recipes for their enjoyment. The collaboration of a botanical illustrator and a veteran herbalist, this cookbook doubles as a field guide to the edible outdoors.
In with the new.
Tristen is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a second album just waiting to cut loose. In her charming and surreal project video, Tristen casts her “old record” aside and makes the case for her new music.
Draw your own game.
Artizens is a collaborative adventure game that encourages players to craft their own tools and weapons. Band together with friends to tackle enormous monsters, then create your own gear to prepare for the next battle.
Shadow theater fairytale.
This beautiful retelling of the Hansel and Gretel fairytale imagines the story through a series of laser-cut panels. Shine a light through each scene and the shadows spring to life on the wall.
