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After reading the book, we all know what Job’s day was like … no power points, long walks to trash out problems, ritual lunch with Jony Ive, inspiring sessions with A-level executives, zero tolerance for bozos and shit products, rounded off with a vegan meal. But that was Steve … what about you? YD is curious to know what is your typical day like? Better still show it to us! Send us a video of a day in your life. Grab your iPhone or music player or digicam; just any recorder and capture how you deal with creative blocks, inspirational moments, eating lunch or hanging out with your friends; any theme will do.

General Guidelines

• Record a video of what your typical day is like
• The video has to be no more than 3 minutes long
• Just have fun and basically give us an idea of how you like to spend your day
• The good, the bad, the ugly… any approach will do as long as it is authentic

Suggested Themes

• Dealing with creative blocks
• Inspirations
• Rituals that you follow
• Stuff that ticks you off
• Fun Day
• A day with you!

The Booty

• The best submissions will be featured on YD as an exclusive showcase. This is your moment to shine and show to the world how fun and creative you can be.

Submission Procedure

• You can upload your video on Youtube or Vimeo and send the link to videos@yankodesign.com
• Alternatively you can email us the file at videos@yankodesign.com

Last date for submission: 8th February 2012, midnight PST

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(A Day in the Life of … Steve Jobs? was originally posted on Yanko Design)

The VJ CAM is specifically designed for video journalists, but I think most of us can benefit from it. The idea is to cut down the crew who handle the videography…mostly due to the current recession. The camcorder is built as modules and can be configured in a manner that suits the journalist. Each function is contained within a different module and the modules can be simply connected and interchanged according the requirements. For example the handle is an individual module, which can be positioned wherever it fits personal ergonomics best. The display is placed as a foldaway “hood” above the lens. An interesting concept that may work for the industry, what do you think?

Designer: Matthias Kestel

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Yanko Design
Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world!
Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store!
(Ode to the Journalist was originally posted on Yanko Design)

The VJ CAM is specifically designed for video journalists, but I think most of us can benefit from it. The idea is to cut down the crew who handle the videography…mostly due to the current recession. The camcorder is built as modules and can be configured in a manner that suits the journalist. Each function is contained within a different module and the modules can be simply connected and interchanged according the requirements. For example the handle is an individual module, which can be positioned wherever it fits personal ergonomics best. The display is placed as a foldaway “hood” above the lens. An interesting concept that may work for the industry, what do you think?

Designer: Matthias Kestel

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Yanko Design
Timeless Designs - Explore wonderful concepts from around the world!
Yanko Design Store - We are about more than just concepts. See what's hot at the YD Store!
(Ode to the Journalist was originally posted on Yanko Design)

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone had a good weekend…did anyone get stuck in the crazy October snow?

In lieu of the Halloween holiday, I thought I’d share the video above. You may have already seen it, but I can’t stop watching it! Party Rock Anthem is heard everywhere, but it’s still a fun watch.

I also thought I’d share one of my costumes this year:

It’s work-appropriate, comfortable and my pig nose even snorts! Although I wish I would have thought of this creative idea on my own, I found it on Yahoo! last week.

Did you dress up for work today?

[Images: Instagram / Blanket]

Bang & Olufsen has always come up with interesting, but pricey, gadgets meant to help us make the most of our favorite means of entertainment. Whether we're talking about audio or video passions, Bang & Olufsen can always deliver some outstanding products. One of them is the recently launched iPhone, iPod touch and iPad docking station, the BeoSound 8, which could be a perfect gift idea this Christmas for one of your loved ones, and, why not, yourself too. The iPod dock (since the iPad and iPhone also come with iPod functionality) is priced at $1,000, so better make sure your budget can take such a hit. The BeoSound 8 comes with two custom-made conical speakers and high-performance amplifiers and it can be placed in any room since it will integrate perfectly with the overall interior modern design. So, are you ready to order it? Via Bang & Olufsen

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In case you haven't seen any of the Transformers movies then you probably aren't aware that the AllSpark is a very important device for the average Transformer robot. So be very careful when ordering such a storage cabinet for your home as the both the bad and good guys might be on the lookout for you. The AllSpark is supposed to be an audio/video cabinet that would hide all the gadgets that currently help out with your home entertainment needs. The AllSpark is best suited for your AV equipment although it would most definitely store other stuff as well. The AllSpark includes an infrared receiver that would let all your remotes control the gadgets inside. But again, make sure no Transformers are in sight when setting up this AllSpark cabinet. Via Tieme Rietveld

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Who doesn't dream of coming home back from a hard days work, opening a cold can of beer, munching on popcorn and lying back and enjoying a movie? We all have our ways to escape but getting lost in the magical world of cinema is one of the best way to do it. Thus we decided to list some of the best home theater set-ups that may just motivate us to strike it rich!

This stunning and luxurious Home Theater Setup is the brainchild of Carmel, Indiana based Tri-Phase Technologies and an unnamed interior designer. The rounded central couch is a great alternative to individual chairs and would be ideal for some family time.

The Art Cinema BV is one Holland's leading home theater specialists and we love rather covet all their set ups. The HT Setup in the picture boasts of walls with wood paneling, a fully isolated room and even an acoustically transparent screen material.

We are in love with the Home Theater with 180 degrees Rotating Floor by Casa Cinemas. The setup actually rotates in a very James Bondish kind of style as the 16-foot circle of flooring is fitted with four motors and wheels! It also features a .1-channel audio system powered by a Marantz SR8500.

The force will always be with you with this one! Check out this Star Wars HT setup, which will even do George Lucas proud!

Too cool for Star Wars? Then maybe the Batcave will impress you. The Batcave Home Theater Room by DC Audio Video Systems will want you to don a cave and a cowl! This setup includes motorized black leather recliners, state of the art audio and video system and Cat Woman (kidding).

If you are a classy guy or girl then the Parisian Opera House Style Home Theater will be more up your alley. This one took two years and $3.6 million US dollars to complete. It boasts of velvet and real 24k gold décor, 6 separate Digital Signal Processors for the 31 channels of sound, CAT/MBX speakers and 24, 12" subwoofers.

If you are a fan of the Terminator movie franchise (even the third one), then you will defiantly lap up the Cyberdyne Cinema. This cyborg-themed theater features a mammoth 159-inch Da-Lite screen and some killer drive-in movie speakers.

If you have $ 6 million to spare then maybe you can purchase the Kipnis' Outer Limits Theater. The Stewart Snowmatte laboratory-grade screen, a Sony SRX-S110 digital projector and three Snell LCR-2800 center-channel speakers are just some of the many highlights of this set up.

You thought HT setups can be enjoyed only indoors? Well think again. Check out the stunning Outdoor Poolside Cinema installed by Crown Audio in Orlando, Florida. The setup includes 300-inches diagonal screen, 8 large speakers concealed as rocks, and some powerful amps! Bring the neighborhood down with this one!

The RuF Cinema Multimedia Bed is not your traditional set up but we don't care as nothing screams decadence than watching your favorite movie the way it is suppose to be from the comfort of your bed! The integrated AV rack at the front is designed to be equipped with a projector, a gaming console, an home entertainment system and even a LCD!

The Indoor Pool Home Theater is nothing short of brilliant ! Using an unused pool works thanks to its sloped floors. This particular setup includes a 106-inch Draper screen suspended from the room's ceiling and a Marantz mounted projector.

If you prefer minimalism and have a penchant for modern chic then you will love this minimalistic home theater setup by James Biber, an architect and partner at Pentagram. The 350 square feet HT setup boasts of soundproofing , dimmable lights and comfortable low seating.

This one is quite a relief from all the fancy and high-tech setup as it pays tribute to the original tube! This belongs to the former owner of NBA Television, Ed Desser and the entire setup includes eighteen tube TVs, an old reel to reel tape player / recorder, along with a Draper film screen, a Sony projector and JBL speakers.

If you are serious about setting up a state of the art home theater setup then do check out the designs by Current Concepts who work with the top suppliers, including Acoustic Innovations.

The Stargate-Themed Home Theater setup looks out of this world! Designed by Phil Chaney and Andrew Caldwell, this intergalactic setup features a screen that replicates the iconic "Stargate" and also includes THX Series in-wall Atlantic Technology Audio speakers, two Sony CX777ES 400 disc players, a Blu-ray player and a complete Control4 control system.

Trekies will love this one. Modeled after the Enterprise NCC-1701D from Star Trek: The Next Generation, this home theater setup features motion-activated air-lock doors with series sound effects, a Crestron TPMC-10 controller, "one of the largest Kaleidescope hard-drive based storage systems" which can take up to a whopping 3,816 DVDs! Nothing geeky about this one!

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