Author Archives: Dapper Alchemist

About Dapper Alchemist

The Dapper Alchemist is an amalgam of my interests in science, design and (men's) fashion.

The Litmus: Turkey Day Eve Edition

The DNA of Scotch [Glenfiddich via designboom] Cook a turkey in two hours [Nu-Wave via DVICE] I am so smart! SMRT! [Pacific Biosciences via Medgadget] A must read [A Suitable Wardrobe] Christmas Colours [Christmas by Colour]

The Litmus: Turkey Day Eve Edition

The DNA of Scotch [Glenfiddich via designboom] Cook a turkey in two hours [Nu-Wave via DVICE] I am so smart! SMRT! [Pacific Biosciences via Medgadget] A must read [A Suitable Wardrobe] Christmas Colours [Christmas by Colour]

Anatomy of Genius

I wrote a post a few months back about Andy Gilmore’s geometrical works. Needless to say, I’ve been following his work ever since. Much of his latest work has a biological/anatomical bent to it, comprising illustrations of flora and fauna

Anatomy of Genius

I wrote a post a few months back about Andy Gilmore’s geometrical works. Needless to say, I’ve been following his work ever since. Much of his latest work has a biological/anatomical bent to it, comprising illustrations of flora and fauna

The Litmus

Stand out [CadmusFamily via Highsnobiety] Who needs 3D when you have 4D? [Emerging Technology Trends] Facebook around the world [Facebook via FlowingData] Optimus Prime needs an upgrade [Cadek Design via Coolest Concepts] FSHNDL TNGHT [LVHRD]

The Litmus

Stand out [CadmusFamily via Highsnobiety] Who needs 3D when you have 4D? [Emerging Technology Trends] Facebook around the world [Facebook via FlowingData] Optimus Prime needs an upgrade [Cadek Design via Coolest Concepts] FSHNDL TNGHT [LVHRD]

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It’s Good to be King

Touch screens, political intrigue and a bumbling British hero, need I say more?

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It’s Good to be King

Touch screens, political intrigue and a bumbling British hero, need I say more?

The Litmus

Play and Learn [EnerGuy via Computerlove] Making Ramen even easier [Yanko Design] Fantastic write-up on Advanced Beauty [PingMag] Served [Served] Green Grind [BambooSK8 via Inhabitat]

The Litmus

Play and Learn [EnerGuy via Computerlove] Making Ramen even easier [Yanko Design] Fantastic write-up on Advanced Beauty [PingMag] Served [Served] Green Grind [BambooSK8 via Inhabitat]

The DA finds his song

I was fortunate to have a weekend of fine food and good company, which was topped by this Cole Porter tune, introduced to me by my friend Mike, a reformed scientist of good standing. I’m going to adopt Mr. Porter’s

The DA finds his song

I was fortunate to have a weekend of fine food and good company, which was topped by this Cole Porter tune, introduced to me by my friend Mike, a reformed scientist of good standing. I’m going to adopt Mr. Porter’s

The Litmus

A Picture is worth one word [Neoformix via FlowingData] The Only good parts of Quantum of Solace [FormFiftyFive] Clean [Smashing Magazine] X-Ray Spex [Wired Science] Jetsonian Hotel [Dezeen]

The Litmus

A Picture is worth one word [Neoformix via FlowingData] The Only good parts of Quantum of Solace [FormFiftyFive] Clean [Smashing Magazine] X-Ray Spex [Wired Science] Jetsonian Hotel [Dezeen]

The Litmus

I’ll take the Penis Mightier [Seb Lester via I Love Typography] Don’t Mess with the Zaha [I.D.] Recycled and stylish [Tresijas via greenUPGRADER] Sartorial inventions [Men’s Flair] General Pattern [General Pattern]

The Litmus

I’ll take the Penis Mightier [Seb Lester via I Love Typography] Don’t Mess with the Zaha [I.D.] Recycled and stylish [Tresijas via greenUPGRADER] Sartorial inventions [Men’s Flair] General Pattern [General Pattern]

The Litmus

Infoporn [Select Media Festival via Computerlove] Boston ♥ Science [NYTimes] People’s chariot [Engin Kapkin via Auto Motto] And the winners are… [Seoul Design Olympiad via Dexigner] Saul Bass! [Citrinitas via FFFFound!]

The Litmus

Infoporn [Select Media Festival via Computerlove] Boston ♥ Science [NYTimes] People’s chariot [Engin Kapkin via Auto Motto] And the winners are… [Seoul Design Olympiad via Dexigner] Saul Bass! [Citrinitas via FFFFound!]

Chemically Inspired

I’ve spent my fair share of time hunched over vials of acids and bases, concocting acetaminophen and watching chemical reactions explode. There’s definitely a part of me that regrets not pursuing chemistry, not so much for the science, but because

Chemically Inspired

I’ve spent my fair share of time hunched over vials of acids and bases, concocting acetaminophen and watching chemical reactions explode. There’s definitely a part of me that regrets not pursuing chemistry, not so much for the science, but because