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Meet Runflier Stalker: Russia Introduces the World’s First Airborne Car
by M Dee Dubroff
From the maker of the flying rug, comes the flying car, much to the amazement of everyone. Read all about brilliant aircraft designer, Alexander Begak’s newest baby, Runflier Stalker, and…don’t forget to duck!
Pantone View Color Planner 2010: "Magic"
by Toby
It's funny that Pantone chose the name "Magic" for 2010 colors, because
I always thought that forecasting where color is going in the future is
like... magic.
10 Refreshing Designs From The Rainforest
by Toby
Julia Krantz is one of the most exciting interior designers working in wood
today. Trained as an architect, Ms. Krantz creates from the wood of her native
Brazilian rainforests. That her designs seem to emerge from the woods
themselves, rather than pre-drawn concepts, makes Ms. Krantz's work so fresh
and captivating, it's almost mesmerizing.
Save the Shavings with Chocolate Pencils
by Steve Levenstein
Ever notice how much pencil shavings look like those chocolate curls you see on delicious cakes? This set of assorted chocolate pencils from Nendo comes with a sharpener so you can save the shavings and feed your cravings!
Don't Be a Sucker - Pucker Up to This Art
by Diana Eid
Millions of people kiss many things every day. Babies, relatives, lovers, pets, even the ground they walk on..…but a ceiling? Photographer Fred Muram has created a unique series titled ‘Kissing the Ceiling’.
6 Eye Cakes From The Cardboad Kitchen
by Toby
Patianne Stevenson sculpts her favorite foods from recycled cardboard... that is, when she is not painting them or creating new recipes for cooking and eating them. Her sculpturing skills are so satisfying to look at, that I call them eye cake! You'll see why.
Maternity Insanity? Japan's Baby Inboard Campaign
by Steve Levenstein
Japan has taken the "Baby On Board" trend and backed it up a little - now pregnant women can call attention to their delicate conditions with Maternity Marks.
Just A Little Bit Off The Wall: "These Creatures" Hanging Feeders
by Lady Bee
The beautifully metal-sculpted designs from These Creatures are
as stylish as they are functional. Attach them to the wall at just the
proper feeding level for your pet, and voila! You have an off-the-wall
pet feeder!
Symbio: Plenty Of Promise, But Where Is It?
by Must Love Gadgets
This may not look like your average advertisement for Voice Over
Internet Protocol (VOIP), but the cordless Symbio is not your average
phone. It's a lifestyle. This bather will be awakened by the hi-fi ringtones of the Violin Concerto in D.
The Hepper Pod Bed & Hideout For Cats
by Lady Bee
It's fun pretending to be a cat, especially when you're looking for a cozy bed and hideout!
20 Awesome Icons Of Modern Design 'As Seen On TV'
by Toby
You won't find them on late-night TV informercials; you may never see them advertised on TV at all! But they are seen on TV... on the production sets of your favorite TV shows... and these stunning furnishings are from the world's most renowned interior designers. Like the Akari floor lamps by Isamu Noguchi, as seen on House, or the George Nelson wall clock, as seen on The Apprentice, or...
New Japanese Export: "Hako-Ie" (or) Room In A Box
by Toby
A special space of one's own, where you can rest, meditate, create...
is what Japanese architect Asao Sakamoto was after when he created the
Hako-Ie. Literally, "room in a box," Hake-Ie won a 2008 international
Good Design Gold Award for Sakamoto's do-it-yourself pre-fabricated
room for your home. Like Japanese food, clothing, and cars, the Hako-Ie can be exported and enjoyed all over the world.
2009 Stamps Commemorate 10 Iconic British Designs
by Toby
The British Royal Mail picked a panel of prominent designers to choose which designs Great Britain should commemorate in a design series of stamps for 2009. There were no rules for this panel; they chose designs from furnishings, fashion, transportation and even graphic design. Here are the 10 design icons that were chosen....
Is This Your Cup Of Tea? The Cup of Coffee Tabletop Fountain
by Must Love Gadgets
This Cup of Coffee table fountain is a lot easier to "get" than the floating chained bottle of wine I posted a few weeks ago, but there is something unnerving about this endless coffee fountain.
Tokyo Tower Celebrates Golden Anniversary with 24-Carat Gold Replica
by Steve Levenstein
Tokyo Tower notched an important milestone this past December 23 by celebrating its 50th anniversary. In tribute, Ginza Tanaka is offering a 26.4 inch tall replica made of 24-carat gold for the towering sum of 50 million yen - about $510,000.
Showerhead with Removable Electronic Media Device: Great Idea?
by Cosetta
Patent# US 682353, which refers to a Showerhead with Removable Electronic Media Device is probably as silly as any invention can be. This combination shower head and electronic media device is a space saver in its own quirky way, but that does not change the fact that the concept is absurd. Read on and sort of cleanse to the music of your favorite mp3s!
Year 2036: The World According To Garth
by Toby
African designers and artists are bringing their own unique talents into international design exhibitions, and the 2008 biennial St. Etienne (France) Design Show was no exception. One of the most interesting exhibits was Garth Walker's, a South African who was asked by the event organizers to create his vision of St. Etienne in 2036.
Russian Pays For Trademark Emoticon: What Will He Buy Next?
by M Dee Dubroff
Would you buy an emoticon? One Russian businessman did, and he has trademarked that combination of punctuation marks used to convey a wink in text messages and email. The question is… why did he do it? Read on even though the answer still may not be clear.
IKEA Finally Brought To Nashville With ModerNash’s Convenient Delivery
by Beth Hodgson
ModerNash creates a smart business idea, by using someone else's to make their own. IKEA, inarguably, is one of the most popular, affordable furniture distributors around the globe. But, because locations are lacking in some regions of the United States, ModerNash offers a delivery service of their products, with no actual partnership with the company.
Methodizaz: Stalkerazzi Services Turn Artistic
by Beth Hodgson
Sometimes the best photos of people are the ones where they're acting naturally instead of posing. Methodizaz is a photography company that bases its concept on this motto, and takes your photo when you're least expecting it.
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