On creative ways to get a little privacy in open work spaces, Rotor uses leftovers of agricultural textile, composed of aluminum, cotton and polyethylene, that were tended with disqualified adhesive tape.
This Punisher Ozzel is SO CUTE, and on top of being hand cast in resinplaster, hand finished, and hand painted... he even comes with 2 cute handmade pins.
At CES the sun set at Belkin ~ where you were transported into this pre-fab, dwell feeling space with grastroturf courtyard, hard wood floored kitchen, living room, etc... explore it in pictures!
On another fun surprise package ~ How incredible is this YO FRAGILE! guy on a huge box that just showed up ~ and wait till you see the incredible mixed media piece inside! Awesome ghosty skater boy.
Did you know that if you have a baby, and can't bring it around to show everyone, you can have it printed on a sack of rice, and send them their own to hold? Click around all the links to see the packaging and examples.
Belkin's Rockstar ~ i loved the display of this new product at CES ~ particularly how this pic turned out! This is a new way to dj/share music... it can take 2 inputs, and multiple outputs with no loss.
Conserving power just got a little more fun (and simpler) with the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector that comes with this great portable switch! It even comes with a wall plate you can magnetically mount it into.
Awdio beta ~ streams you live music from trendy hot spots across the globe ~ stores/clubs/etc... here's an invite code to try it now... kinda fun to listen to while working.
Does a chocolate version of someone as a Mii say ~ "i love you" or "i challenge you to a wii tennis match and winner eats all"? Or is it like a delicious choco-voodoo doll?
Here's a nice dose of inspiration for the day ~ the TED Talk with JJ Abrams ~ who knew the man behind lost/alias was a complete packaging/box geek? And his thoughts on the "mystery box" are a must watch vid...
Coco has a beautiful portfolio of fashion illustrations which begin with more traditional painting, drawing, ceramics ~ which are then digitally blended.
Nokia goes green at CES ~ with the 3110 Evolve, a fun booth display with great use of wood, some nice 60% recycled packaging, and a very fun vinyl stickered hybrid!
Mottainai Furoshiki ~ an alternative to gift wrap and plastic bags, here's a series of japanese techniques as created by the Minister of Environment back in 2006!
Designers, HP's booth at CES was like a game of 'name that design classic'... such a great use of silhouettes and real furniture... and they really nailed it down to the tiniest details like which toys are on the desks...
Eton's booth at CES was one of my favorites ~ playful orange stools at their product bar, and illuminated multifaceted cloud like structures kept the space inviting and spacious feeling!
polish government's winner for the polish pavilion at
the 2010 world expo in shanghai was designed by architects wojciech kakowski, marcin mostafa and natalia paszkowska.
As far as campaigns go ~ obama sure has quite the group of designers (or designer supporters with free time?) ~ apparently he has a DIFFERENT logo for every "type"... and every state as well...
So it IS dangerous to run around with headphones on in the street! A print campaign by NSW Police in Australia about the dangers of ipoding while street crossing.
Freshly back from vegas checking out the Consumer Electronics Show ~ and here are my Top 10 Cravings ~ not your usual CES list, but these are 10 favorites that caught my eye.
CES time of year already ~ we're off to run around vegas and get fully immersed in the latest tech for 2008... any requests or suggestions? Will you be there?
Design*Sponge highlights this incredible bathroom. I now need a matte black classic bathtub with that shiny white spilling out of it someday... only mine would have crazy claws/feet not wood blocks.
And to finish off my trilogy of late night posts on Nissin Cup Noodles, i have a new found respect for the brand and innovation behind this company... and see eco friendly reusable cup/refill packs with DIY inserts!
Continuing on Cup Noodles, we couldn't help ourselves and rounded up about 20 ads for you to watch... the caveman series has me laughing so hard tonight... also the No Border! and Freedom campaigns.
Did you know there is a Cup Noodle Factory and Museum in Osaka? And you can create your own custom flavored Cup Noodle! I am amazed by these videos of Cup Noodles made from scratch.
Red Monkey Designs ~ these leather craftsmen in West Hollywood make some beautiful guitar straps, camera straps, watches and more... with great packaging! Here's an unboxing and some pics of the store!
oooh nostalgia kicking in... The Official Nancy Drew Handbook: Skills, Tips, and Life Lessons ~ i used to go through these a book a day when i was a kid! Loved the old cover designs.
Hilarious You Tube on Chinese having English Names and vice versa ~ from Sexy Beijing (couldn't stop laughing through this one, even the faux sex in the city rip intro was cute) ~ ah Samanfar and Smacker.
Toy Me gives us a sneak peek at their latest collection... particularly this silver scissor cuff that we're smitten with ~ you can wear it open or closed!
And from our first few months of NotCouture ~ here are 100 of the most popular posts from NotCouture for 2007! Mmmmm shoes, bags, and coats sure seem to be popular.
100 of the most popular posts of NOTCOT.org in 2007! Playing with my new toy, we're celebrating the close of 2007 with my first *automated* roundups to look back.
At CES the sun set at Belkin ~ where you were transported into this pre-fab, dwell feeling space with grastroturf courtyard, hard wood floored kitchen, living room, etc... explore it in pictures!
