We love the modular furniture JONO - signed by the Finnish designer Mika Tolvanen for Zanotta. A collection that attracted us to the complexity of its simple shapes.
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The Dutch duo, Lernert & Sander, have taken seven of the most mundane of household domestic appliances and comedically refashioned them into divine creations for Selfridges in London.
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CIA's Martin Haake will be giving a talk, revealing secrets & inspiration during this year's Offset festival in Dublin Ireland.
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Koraltaruk Bilardo, furniture manufacturer from Turkey - another modern pool/billiards table that converts to a dining table. The table top flips open with hinges on the side.
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Peter Jamieson - Quilt - Quilted stainless steel sheets dressing new radiators for Deltacalor
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These war planes for kids from NZ company Newbies doubles as fridge magnets. Multi-function design of kids toys.
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A video exploring the science and technology employed by craft chocolate makers, Mast Brothers. The custom designed/engineered hand-blown glass is impressive...
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VIDEONicely done video looking at the evolution of skateboarding from the 1970s to today. Nice mix of archive footage and period music.
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Pedalr ~ A marketplace for people who love bikes
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FEATUREDLemons growing IN my lemons ~ My crazy old giant lemon tree is doing it again... this time with even more roots!
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alessiTab by stefano giovannoni ~ runs on android 2.1, 1GB internal, Wifi, DVB with antenna, mic + camera, HDMI/USB/SD, digital frame...
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Yes, that IS a HUGE middle finger - the most recent and much discussed artwork by maurizio cattelan arrived today in milan's piazza affari, in front of the italian stock exchange building.
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Stéphanie Kilgast’s miniatures are unbelievable ~ including plates of sushi that could fit on your finger nail... boxes of laudree macaroons... and donuts that could sit on a match head
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OMHU Canes ~ on more woody objects lovingly dipped/painted in vibrant colours...
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Threadless: Ten Years of T-shirts from the World's Most Inspiring Online Design Community ~ the book! By founder Jake Nickell
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Painted birch wood table that expands to 1.4 times its original size - by London based Tom Cecil.
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Paaaaaarty! "I wasn't myself last night" ~ latest creature in my head by Andrew Bell
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FEATUREDI Am Plastic Too ~ by Kidrobot's Paul Budnitz ~ amazing coffee table book that is like the yearbook of amazing designer toys! So many NOTCOT friends and favorites featured ~ take a peek inside...
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Seabird - Mozilla Labs and Billy May showing off a conceptual Mozilla Phone. 3D mouse and projected interfaces demonstrating the next frontier of mobile tech.
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Lauren Tennenbaum aka (In)Decorous Taste presents her rock crystal shoes.
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HOUSE Collective take over 1 Berwick Street, Soho for nine days of workshops, talks and creative events showcasing design, performance, art and fashion with highlights including sessions from D&AD, Seymourpowell and Stand + Stare Collective.
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Brian Viveros' "The Dirtyland" Show preview is up!
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Chris Jackson's 'Data Stream' is a sculptural addition to the USB key.
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FEATUREDIKEA's Hembakat är Bäst - what looks to be an incredible cookbook of 30 yummy recipes as photographed by Carl Kleiner. The ingredient shots are AMAZING.
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FEATUREDA look inside NYCs new FoodParc ~ 20,000 sq ft high tech food court ~ with Bacon Snack and Hash Browns with bacon/cheddar (seen here), even Smoked Bacon Egg Rolls and Steamed Dumplings with bacon + much more!
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"Totem" shelves by belgian designer Vincent Van Dusyen for Pastoe. Some minimalist and colorful furnitures shown in Antwerpen at A.Track 2010.
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A family in Seattle renovated their bathroom and tiled the floor in 13,650 nickels!
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AWESOME SOLITARE! App for iPhone... the video is... WTF... but amusingly fun!
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New quarterly graphic design and illustration magazine Wrap, is a collection of original wrapping papers, design related interviews and articles; the aim is to showcase talented artists/designers.
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Design studio Caberlonaroppi had chosen Flou to create the bed to furnish the Penthouse Room on display at the ‘Good Design Hotel’ exhibition event at the SIA. Lovely how its both tall desk and bed!
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Not all garbage, has just a single use. Look at this design by SHSH , a temporary pavilion made from used plastic beer crates.
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A trestle glass table that folds up. Designed by Bénédicte de Lescure for La Corbeille Editions.
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Sotheby's inaugural The Art of Farming, An Auction of Edible Heirlooms. Great mini site showing off the incredible lots and stories behind them! For local farmers, purveyors, celebrity chefs, and food industry experts to join together.
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Designer / artist Bill Zindel presents a collection of illustrations and collages all on brown bags, of brown bags, or representing brown bags, all of them titled, you guessed it, "Brown Bag."
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Swisstrax has a sustainable product for flooring, made from recycled materials. It is called Ecotrax. This product will be the answer for any designers looking for sustainable materials for their designs.
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‘Cultural architect’ Helen Kontouris has created this planter for Ambius. The VOC-free planter comes in small desktop, medium and large.
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The Anti Design Festival has taken over Shoreditch - check out Londonewcastle, Aubin Gallery, Idea Generation Gallery, KK Gallery, Payne Shurvell Gallery, and many more for a variety of exhibitions and events!
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Shipwreck in a gallery – Josh Beckman's installation Sea Nymph
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FEATUREDClick4Art does their second set of Cups & Saucers, this time tea/coffee cups! And the Kozyndan Sea Hares design is AMAZING! Also take a peek at Ron English "Abraham Obama" and Jon Burgerman "In the Park"
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A trilogy of guidebooks with how-tos for a Bollywood-Meets-Rocky-Mountains wedding invitation. Quirky illustrations and concept make it an instant collectible.
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This shelf is designed, inspired by the wave, how the wave moves, the beauty of waves. It is called Summer, designed by Martin Gallagher.
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If you go mad for mid-century classics, why not get these mini replicas for your little ones. From Eames to Jacobsen, these pieces are dreamy.
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Looking up into the Oberhausen Gasometer, a 430' high renovated gas storage-facility turned exhibition hall. From our top ten conversions of historical and military structures.
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The Paris/Berlin collective are known for their fur 'graffiti' but they have now taken the idea one step further. A species may not have to be living in order to evolve anymore...
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"Twist" by french designers William Boujon and Julien Benayoun from Bold Design. Some clever twisted steel trestles, between metalworking tradition and modernity.
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Heima series designed by Canadian designer Francis Cayouette.
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The visual identity of Il Cassero, designed by Lorella Pierdicca and Francesco Zorzi.
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Cool campaign for Nokia Nseries by Wieden+Kennedy.
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Visit the A+D Museum in its new permanent home on Museum Row in Los Angeles! A+D features progressive architecture and design in everyday life.
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Mozilla 'Seabird' concept phone by Billy May. Part of Mozilla Labs' "Concept Series".
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VIDEO'REVIVE' concept phone by Kinneir Dufort uses materials that become more beautiful with age and a membership scheme that rewards users who keep their product for longer.
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'Pop Rivet' bench by TAF, (Gabriella Gustafson & Mattias Ståhlbom) for the Lollipop Shoppe.
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'Trip' suitcase by Travelteq provides a comfortable 10-degree seat angle, for an activity-promoting posture.
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Samsung 'PROXIMA' concept wearable phone by Johan Loekito.
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"Haus IK_13" by Mitto Architekten. A tiny wooden house and artist studio in Borsfleth - Germany.
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VIDEOBerlin based artist Sarah Illenberger has covered a whole car with cardboard in different green tones. The video shows the fascinating process and an interview with her.
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VIDEOVideo by Studio Geenen showing the development process of the Gaudi Stool. From design, through modeling, to the final product.
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The Poundshop concept store - part of this year's London Design Festival - stocks all manner of lovingly produced design curiosities from upcoming artists, all at the mind meltingly ridiculous price of just one, solitary English pound...
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"MY NAME IS CHARLES SAATCHI AND I AM AN ARTOHOLIC" (Phaidon) is OUT and a MUST-READ of this autumn! "Everything you need to know about Art, Ads, Life, God and other mysteries and weren't afraid to ask"
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THE OTHER VOLCANO - Nelly Ben Hayoun’s new project at London Design Festival.. watch the video!
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'CREO' by Charissa Rais is a customizable stamping device that could generate geometric letterforms. Comes in a wooden package complete with one stamp holder and a set of little stamp heads.
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You Are Here ~ Edible Geography has a sneak peak into an exhibition at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery... lots of cool pieces like this gelatin mapping of the Manhattan skyline.
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Anish Kapoor makes sculptures with mirrors to turn the world upside down.
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FEATUREDAdventures on an epic one day roadtrip through the Scottish Highlands... the views are stunning!
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VIDEO'Where Good Ideas Come From' video by Steven Johnson ~ gorgeously fun animation!
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FEATUREDDrool over another gorgeous week at Liqurious with our biweekly roundup.
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SLICE by David Weatherhead is a chopping board/serving platter that divides itself in 4 self aligning segments. Acrylic stone and concealed magnets. Copyright free symbol of peace: Gerald Holtom, 1958.
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FEATUREDMINI unveiled its 'MINI Scooter E Concept' in London.
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Utriai, Lithuania Residence by Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners.
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Marmol Radzinger's 'R.M. Schindler' lounge chair (cedar + canvas). Available at Wright 21.
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FEATURED"The Geometry of Pasta" book pairs over 100 authentic recipes from critically acclaimed chef, Jacob Kenedy, with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s stunning black-and-white designs.
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TK-421 iPhone case with flip-out keyboard.
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FEATURED“Jeu de société” in Reims is an art exhibition making beautiful use of the boarded up construction site around the Halles du Boulingrin ~ covering it with choreographed photography
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Adam&Eve Hotel is a 497-room 5-star, luxury boutique hotel in Antalya Belek, Turkey.
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Graphic design team Valence present a magnificent little collection of illustrations and collages going by the name "Holidays."
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Alphamuro is a shelving system where the shelf supports serve also as bookends. Designed by Jasper Morrison in 1996 for Alias.
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VIDEO‘Green Box’ by Environmentally Conscious Organization (e.c.o.), Inc. the ‘Green Box’ breaks down into convenient serving plates and into a handy storage container.
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'Nutsy's Deluxe Racing Set' by Tom Sachs edition of 150. This kit gives you everything you need to drive on Nutsy's racetrack (or anywhere you deem suitable for a Mini-Z racer).
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Mobile Outdoor Kitchen for 10 Plan by Studiomama. You can download detailed instructions to make your own outdoor kitchen.
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Obscene stickers found affixed to a number of rental cycles (part of London's new public bike-rental program). The stickers succinctly conveyed many Britons' anger toward the banking sector.
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Custom shape skateboard deck by Makr Studio. Gray top laminate with hand stained bottom. The board is a White Walnut toned bottom with a gray steel like top.
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FURO's (Future Robotics Technology Center) 'Core' robot capable of carrying payloads (or ultimately human) up to 100 kg.
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'Distance of fog' house by studiogreenblue. Through multiple layers (using perforated metal screens) they created a sense of distance with the concept of looking through fog.
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BRAMBLE CAFE is temporary cafe by Arabeschi di Latte in collaboration with La Fromagerie inspired by the wild and natural life of the English countryside.. Watch the video!
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TRIO by Jordi Rabal is a project about design and development a slot car incorporating automats and effects with smart materials.
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Simon Hasan's 'Naked Radio' created using porcelain, stainless steel, walnut, lace and brass.
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"A-Husene" housing by Cedra Architects in Grenaa - Denmark. Some truncated black bricks volumes on an artificial island.
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"Nastro" is Italian for Ribbon.... tapware for Ritmonio
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Joseph L. Griffith's "Drawing machine #1" interactive mixed media installation.
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VIDEOVideo of FTSI's 'Ball Grid Array' kinetic installation in the Chinese Private Enterprise Pavilion at the World Expo Shanghai 2010 China.
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'KEEL TABLE_003' by Oscar Narud / Cast iron and ash. Inspired by the drop down keels used for smaller sailing boats.
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“Proletarian Drift and the Enfranchisement of the Bourgeoisie in the 21st Century” collection by Jason Alper at Guy Hepner gallery.
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Pete Fowler will be selling his Bat Skull Biscuits at Eat Your Heart Out, the world's first 18+ cakeshop
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Peter Hook is creating and building unique chairs and tables in a traditional way.
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'If Slater Bowled' by Allison Wright, a pin shaped surf board (homage to pro-surfer Kelly Slater) is the main character of the Single Pin:Red project. that seeks to bring out humor, surprise or to draw attention to unique landmarks.
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HERETIC PRINTMAKERS have relocated their studio into NEU GAllery for the Anti Design Festival in London.. Watch the video!
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Latest release from Maserati, the GranTurismo MC Stradale is a more aggressive version of the Maserati GranTurismo model and features new increased aerodynamic down force to enable the car to accelerate faster and last longer on the road.
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"Bow" by french design Caroline Ziegler for Gallery Coming Soon - Paris. A light shelf made of steel structure and cork shelves.
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Captains of Industry - a Melbourne collaboration of a Tailor, Shoemaker and Hairdresser. "...a one-stop-shop for all your gentlemanly needs."
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The furniture made by british designer James Burleigh are minimalistic but bright and colourful. Choose from over 100 different colours or a couple of woods to get your very own bench-table combination.
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VIDEO'Dictaphone Parcel' by Lauri Warsta is an animation based on a sound recorded with a dictaphone travelling secretly inside a parcel.
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'Slide' Mirrors by Sylvain Willenz produced by SCP UK are based on a simple graphic drawing, which plays with reflection, perception and depth.
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Jasper Morrison + Punkt: 'DP01' telephone. Its magnetic system allows it to sit in either horizontal or upright positions. The cordless DECT unit has a rubberized back that permits easy use of the handset's keyboard.
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'E-Z-Fynd' search engine video by CP Laboratories. "Never Not Find What You’re Looking For Again".
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‘Moonlounger’ low chair designed by Gerd Couckhuyt for Wildspirit.
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HBO Boardwalk Empire - Bus Shelter QR Code billboards in Chicago and NY. "...direction as well as password will appear to gain entry to a secret “speakeasy” event, where the first drink will be on the house."
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Fits.me is revamping fashion eCommerce with a mannequin that adjusts to your exact measurements - so you can see exactly how that polo would fit.
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Simple, yet true letterpress card for grooms to give to their brides on the day of their wedding. Sets the tone from the start.
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After working as a knitwear designer, Melanie Porter has turned her expertise towards furniture design for the creation of these cozy, hand-knit sweater chairs.
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The minimalistic "Plus" table by Goodwin + Goodwin has no screws or bolts, just slots together perfectly and stays sturdy.
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"Le Pavillion du Bonheur Provisoire" was positioned to face the Brussels's iconic ‘Atomium’ building. Plastic beer crate is used as a generic element - like bricks, but deployed beyond its individual characteristics.
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Vitsoe celebrates 50 years of Dieter Rams’ shelving system.
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Directors Lernert & Sander from Amsterdam made three commercials for Pearle Opticians using life-size pop-up books.
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FEATUREDIncase Ari Marcopoulos Camera Bag ~ stunning new collaboration between Incase and Photographer, Ari Marcopoulos, they made his dream bag ~ holding dslr, lenses, slr, iphone, ipad, moleskine, and more!
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Beautiful contemporary wooden toy boats from Postlerferguson. Too nice for kids.
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Engadget has a look at the new LEICA D-LUX 5
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FEATUREDTasteologie Roundup! Ready for the latest batch of delicious inspiration? As it evolves, it feels like we're heading towards the design of food ~ there's so much more than just recipes!
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Kengo Kuma's Cube#6 created using LUCCON light concrete.
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Portraits from Qajar Dynasty of the Persian Empire, which lasted from 1781 to 1925.
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Part of London Design Festival, The Applounge is a new retail concept. Offering a well-curated selection of physical product alongside Apps, eBooks and MP3s - in a social, lounge environment with cocktails at hand...
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Amazing drawings of shopping carts by Taizo Yamamoto.
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FOC helped Ailin Lacey, a graduating student from Dublin, 3D-print her ‘Old is new again’ vase. "Through the act of flower arranging, the vase can very simply transform in aesthetic.”
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Dutch architectural practice Van Rooijen Architecten completed the new playground building in an inner courtyard close to the city center of Utrecht for the children of the neighborhood.
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BMW has always embraced Apple products and BMWs will soon feature iPad docking bays on back seats, which swivel and rotate. Using ConnectedDrive, the car will act as a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing iPads and other devices to connect online.
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The Monticello Dam, "the largest drain, or spillway, in the world". Part of 'Series of inverted infrastructural monuments pt. 2'.
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Favorite part of the Bogusky Tell All ~ Each key card to the FearLess Cottage carries this text: "The recipients of this card have demonstrated that they are capable of pushing aside fear in pursuit of doing the right thing."
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FEATUREDThe Food of Veuve Clicquot Harvest ~ When you start grape picking early in the morning and need to last through the day ~ what do they feed you? Deliciousness!
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'Plytube' by Seongyong Lee is a new way of processing wood to create strong, long lasting hollow tubes.
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Havaianas Chair by Carlos Motta will be unveiled for the first time in the United States. Motta was chosen to design the piece by the celebrated Brazilian brand of flip-flops.
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'Design Products Collection' series of vases by RCA's Julian F. Bond. His 'Pixel Mould' machine produces the vessels using a single mould made up of over 1300 individual plaster sticks.
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FEATUREDA peek at Veuve Clicquot's Holiday 2010 packaging: Le Fridge - along with its mini supermarket cart, cardboard fridge, and mini fridge - and the new Shopping Bag - with mini bellhop luggage carts!
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Red Bull and Melbourne-based installation artists ENESS bring a new perspective to action sports by fusing interactive art with skiers and snowboarders flying through the air.
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HOUSE INDUSTRIES FOR NICKY HAYDEN: Alpinestars recently recruited typogrpahy masters House Industries to flip an update of motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden's "Kentucky Kid" moniker.
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Les Heures Claires involved renovating and transforming a suburban house into a contemporary residential building. - by AABE
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A New Edition from Leica M9 caled "Titan", designed by Walter de'Silva. A fresh new look of a traditional Camera.
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Linus is double canvas pannier made of 100% cotton from Adeline Adeline. It's adaptable to pretty much any rack system.
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Bird in hand to pay tribute to the art of light shadow hand designed by J. P. Meulendijks for Plankton.
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Mirrors for Boffi made from solid, 55mm thick acrylic slabs, the same that are used in deep aquariums
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