FEATUREDPlaying with Widgetbox yesterday ~ made a quick NOTCOT.org widget! So you can get your quick fix of NOTCOT and show your love on your sites/social networks/etc if you wish!

FEATUREDImaginary Foundation show opening at Stussy ~ i stopped by and took some pics to give you a feel for the show.

FEATUREDJust back from the Belkin SF Press Event, and got wet with the Washable Mouse, cool with the laptop cooling stand, and have pics of it all including the underground lounge bar and green-friendly gift bag contents

FEATUREDColour Lovers and Mojizu team up to show you color palettes to match some crazy characters.

FEATUREDAbsolut (Insert City Name Here) is no longer just an ad... now they are becoming actual limited edition flavors... first being New Orleans.

FEATUREDPonton's Fireplace... your urban campfire, which burns bio-alcohol.

FEATUREDSassa pail - part pail part stool... and the first post by our friends at Sub-Studio!

FEATUREDWho knew PSP and Lonely Planet teamed up for a europe exclusive last year for PSP Passports to.... guides for 6 european cities? (clearly not I, and the covers are really cute)

FEATUREDThe Simpsons go to Paris with Linda Evangelista in the Aug 007 Harper's Bazaar... a must see even if you don't usually frequent fashion magazines.

FEATUREDAtelphobia: The Fear of Imperfection by Shannon Bonatakis... and some impressive harry potter sketches as well

FEATUREDMimoco is announcing Core Series 2 ~ with nine new mimobots... and you can discover them through their scavenger hunt this week... and the first one is announced at NOTCOT! (click to learn how to win)

FEATUREDPaul Smith and Triumph team up for an extremely gorgeous and characteristically colorfully patterned line of motorcycles.

FEATUREDLatest Diesel Campaign is "Human After All" a futuristic look at how our basic issues will survive the future... from the pain of ikea building, to fights, to pancakes sticking to the ceiling... etc etc etc

FEATUREDOur little NotCouture made NEWSWEEK!

FEATURED3 and 5 kg dumbells the flintsones would have loved... carved out of Carrara Marble ~ Forever Young by Robert Stadler.

FEATUREDRyan Frank's Grapple Hook Coat Rack is genius!

FEATUREDOoooooh lusting after this crazy Logitech MX Air Mouse that is a hybrid mouse and remote!

FEATUREDI found the Design House Stockholm Carrie baskets in a store, and was even more impressed than with the incredible images of these online! Best bike/shopping basket yet. by Marie-Louise Gustaffsson.

FEATUREDI just iPhone framed my latest piece of art ~ my $1000 limited edition email.

FEATUREDThe Playground - first issue launches tomorrow night in NYC ~ $600 "magazine" with art pieces from many favs...

FEATUREDVideo Bulb, just plug it into your RCA jack and let the fun begin... as black and white bitman has some crazy looping pixel adventures (i even found the youtube)

FEATUREDOn random research experiments - tonight i found you 6 travel chopstick options from folding to tubes from bamboo to steel... who knew you even needed them?

FEATUREDThink designer lamps are for everyone? Check out the options at Poor Lamp... brilliant set of unorthodox designs lamps!

FEATUREDSwiss GLAMOUR Camping Kit. Paul Frank meets Urban Decay.

FEATUREDBubblescope camera for all your 360 degree point and shoot needs

FEATUREDURBN Trick My Sofa ~ only $500 and adjustable arm rests, and cheaper than an iPhone

VIDEOVodaphone ad where it rains TIME - literally.... adorable ad

FEATUREDBowflex has SelectTech weights where you can basically dial a weight... interesting concept/design

FEATUREDI couldn't help myself, and just gushed about the packaging of the iphone more than the phone itself... they bothered to indent the button on the box!

FEATUREDBuilt NY's latest tool to be.... Wine Ratchet Magnum ~ with a name like that, how could i not crave it?

FEATUREDyay. iphone.

FEATUREDThe "queen of felt's" Tipsy Bag may be the ultimate wine 'purse'.

FEATUREDPolly George of the Mr & Mrs Jones lime and lemons squeezers has expanded her line greatly. Check out the great butterfly, bird, and Mr & Mrs Jones toast racks, cupcake holders, egg and soldier holders and more.

FEATUREDThe infamous Citizen Citizen Coke Spoons of Tobias Wong and Ju$t Another Rich Kid get into SFMoMa.

FEATUREDWe get hands on over at the Skirball Cultural Center's Noah's Ark Exhibit that opened today. Incredible use of found materials to recreate the ark experience for kids to play with.

FEATUREDWhen design meets fashion... Catalina Estrada's collaboration with Brazilian label Anunciacao

FEATUREDDebonair Magazine's Food Blog Awards (cute image) ~ and TasteSpotting picked up Best Food Blog Directory (i'm kind of giddy again)

VIDEO"Oh My God" Video ~ lily allen gets all jessica rabbit [Editor's Note: Awwwww sony pulled it off youtube]

FEATUREDErica Weiner's site got a makeover and you MUST check it out. Just perfectly dark and mysterious enough... to go with pieces like bronze hummingbird skulls

FEATUREDFace Your Pockets ~ user contributed scanner/pocket emptying/portrait art

FEATUREDFreshly added video cut together to give you a quick minute on what the Social Atelier launch was like...

FEATUREDI'm impressed with the Obama 008 schwag.

FEATUREDMilagro Tequila has some exquisite hand blown bottles...

VIDEOa collaboration between fox and clearchannel create that saw life sized chrome silver surfers bursting from golden square billboards!

FEATUREDYour office printer may never forgive you for the army of Gloo Men and Women you will need to make once you click this. But Gloo has taken paper cut+gloo toys to a whole new level with this set... business in the back, party in front!

FEATUREDSyntes Studios shares some behind the phone sketches and concept renderings... and of course i also have pictures of the final O2 Cocoon to complement them as well.

VIDEOThe original music video for the Gnarls Barkley song : Smiley faces

FEATUREDElise review ~ unboxing and close ups of the latest gorgeously packaged and designed vibrator "pleasure object" by swedish Lelo.

FEATUREDNOTCOT.org made it into the latest Web Design Index 7 by Pepin Press!!! (i'm kind of giddy)

FEATUREDMystery solved ~ Generation Praktikum exhibition makes you rethink tees and pop up shops at the Frankfurt "The Design Annual" show.

FEATUREDYouTube REMIXER Beta launched ~ you can now have the instant gratification of simple web video editing thanks to Adobe Premiere Express.

VIDEOShadow Monsters: monsters materialise from the shadows cast by the hands of participants, reacting to and elaborating on their gestures with sound and animation

FEATUREDSocial Atelier's Ethical Night Out in Culver City: Darfur Benefit, Ridiculously Comfy Tees, Provocative Typography, Fred Segal Man and more!

FEATUREDFunction ~ Doctor prescribed... ok well not exactly prescribed, but doctor made? Seems like Vitamin Water, these magical elixirs have fun names as well.

FEATUREDMalin Lundmark's "As if fantasy was reality" collection has some great functional organization pieces that hold and display everything from necklaces to tools.

FEATUREDThe classics go plastic in Dirk Winkel's "A Stacking Hommage" ~ Eames' Lounge Chair and Barcelona Chair in stackable plastic goodness.

FEATUREDHalf Time Clock ~ splits the time into its important bits... cuckoo+pendulum, and the other part. Its at newly launched Night-Lab, the store for boys, by BoyCraft

FEATUREDThe Alembic Bar ~ incredible identity and environment design by Nothing Something, and great drinks & food too.

FEATUREDVenture Design Works has quite a line of products to change the way you use your nalgene, etc. Brilliant products designed with passion.

FEATUREDDesign Public is having their outlet sale ~ and i am smitten with the Offi Scando Desk and this Offi Overlap

FEATUREDLladros' Re-Cyclos Magical Collection is breath taking. Naturally inspired, gorgeous porcelain birds, unicorns, and roosters not to be missed.

FEATUREDSmart Tee's for kids ~ adorable silhouettes and alphabet and word printed for kid perspective to learn letters and words

FEATUREDEmma Franklin's Cufflinks ~ a nice upgrade for those who were into the skull thing... HIPPOs! and other creatures

FEATUREDBurst Labs ~ browse music like never before ~ incredible interface and even more amazing tracks.

FEATUREDWebble ~ the latest in foot rest technology

FEATUREDPretty/crazy graphics, games, and videos over at want2bsquare, a website for the Toyota Scion xB. So much to play with and look at!

FEATUREDI'm in like with you. No, seriously. We have an invite for you to join the exclusive beta of this very hyped new "online flirting" site (code good for one day only) and from a design/UX perspective, you'll want to check it out.

FEATUREDShot Up Polos ~ just what they sound like.... but if people pay for distressed and destroyed jeans and tees... why not this? Awesome photoshoot and video as well.

FEATUREDMike and Maaike's Windowseat Lounge is exactly what we all need for that bit of personal space - it feels like you're in a sound proof room when you're sitting inside and talking...

FEATUREDChicken Tika felt pins and finger puppets are adorably silly and for all ages.

FEATUREDGoing through NOTCOT archives for NotCouture ~ just rediscovered these gorgeous necklace vials by Izik Levy that hold the fresh flower of your choice.

FEATUREDReactees: Text Message my shirt (yes, that's me)... or make your own for 20$ with the keyword and response of your choice... imagine the possibilities.

FEATUREDNOTCouture ~ soft launching... fashion/beauty/etc ... take a peek? help us out? its been like our secret closet for the last week or so!

FEATUREDPalm Foleo - the latest drool worthy designer gadget to lust after...

FEATUREDCow in a Box toy of my childhood... i tracked some down and dissected one to indulge my curiosity... curious how they get the moo in there? Pics and Vids.

FEATUREDReeves Design... beyond the bed in 4482, i love the mixes of teak & porcelain, dovetailing & shelving, cabriole legs & rattan

FEATUREDReeves Design Louis Four Poster Bed - i've been lusting for this contemporary baroque mash up since ICFF

FEATUREDTwist sponges - are a unique and more green conscious sponge line... that even has a cut+build bird feeder on the interior of their packaging.

FEATUREDHands on review of Reyka Vodka - pics, videos, the works... i think its my new favorite, and its made from glacial water and it's the first vodka distilled and bottled in Iceland and completely eco friendly.

FEATUREDWii got hands on with the Wii Strap Ons... the Sports Pack and the Combat Pack, you won't believe how funny these are ~ from materials to logo to design details.

FEATUREDThe Danish were well represented at ICFF - check out the sheep, neckladle, light plumbing and more...

FEATUREDCzech design studio Qubus had an incredible series of perception twisting porcelain and glass pieces on display at ICFF.

FEATUREDNick Tretiak's Cork Lounge Chair was one of my favorite pieces from ICFF - check out the ottoman!

FEATUREDMaker Faire Bay Area 2007. Super cute T@B camper/trailer on display, and some other fun stuff.

FEATUREDLooks like Lucky Drink Co is bringing their green Buddha Bottled Beer to NYC.

FEATUREDDroog Starters Box - everything you need to get going in style.... ultimate housewarming gift? or for a high school grad for heading to college?

FEATUREDGaia & Gino + Yves Behar + CCA students + Dogs = Gino the Dog line of luxury canine products unlike any other you've seen.

FEATUREDEco friendly glow in the dark plastic lawn furniture from Douglas Homer - After Glow.

FEATUREDAlthough the Canon Powershot TX1 is the size of a tiny elph camera. It takes 7.1 mgp for stills with 10x OPTICAL ZOOM...and shoots HD video.

FEATUREDEarnest Cut & Sew Concept Store is all about customization. Mix and match your buttons and soak in the gorgeous decor, complete with stunning wood installations and Jorg & Olif Dutch Citybikes on display.

FEATUREDNotcot spotted the Karim Rashid Veuve Clicquot Loveseat at the Hotel Gansevoort. Check out the loveseat and spectacular view from the Gansevoort penthouse!

FEATUREDThe pick chair can be picked from the wall and turned into stylish seating. Notcot's spotted these wonders from Studio Dror out in the world at Yigal Azroul's boutique in the meat packing district.

FEATUREDIceland cometh. Icelandic Design Collective, Eve NYC Studio: Iceland Air presents a collective of Icelandic designers currently making their mark on the international landscape.

FEATUREDThere is something about the wrong store that is so right. I think it starts from the 'Come in we're CLOSED' sign. Tobias Wong and Gregory Krum have certainly got this one right.

FEATUREDPortland-based Esque Studio makes mind-blowingly beautiful booth and blown glass.

FEATUREDThose of us not tearing up NYC can live vicariously through notcot. If you havent already checked out the gallery, be sure to check in for the latest action from ICFF.

FEATUREDCheck out Mixko at the Designboom Mart. Butterflies, skulls, pigeons, and more fun at ICFF.

FEATUREDDESIGN BLOGFEST PICS! wish you were there... and if you were, thanks for coming!

FEATUREDApparently SSD's Childhood Memories comprised of bugs and spinning tops ~ not much unlike myself.

FEATUREDSome Ecards: when you care enough to hit send.... this one and SO MANY more hilarious cards you didn't even know you needed.

VIDEOThis is the mac vs. pc add in Japan. Amaaaaazing.

FEATUREDQUICK! VOTE! Please? We have till noon eastern time tomorrow to decide which design gets shown in the apt window during ICFF... i'm sure you know which i like

FEATUREDWhere in the world are NOTCOT buttons? Send pics! Want some?

FEATUREDI admit i was totally premature on my first Wacom Bamboo post - must see all the different branding alterations they've done for the international launch of this tablet...

FEATUREDBecause your wii zelda experience is not complete without a *real* sword and shield...

FEATUREDWacom launches the Bamboo tablet for Japanese markets

FEATUREDLaunching at ICFF is Mixko's atari candle holder!

FEATUREDMixko Ice Cream lights ~ for a window display at Colette

FEATUREDNew furniture line KNU is super eco friendly ~ and playfully bubbly... interesting style

FEATUREDPastiglie Leone of Torino is 150 years old this year.... and i'm craving their Absinthe line... how gorgeous are these graphics?

VIDEOTBWA new nissan qashqai urbanproof tv spots and print media are amazing check them out @ youtube ,also check
http://www.tbwa.com/

FEATUREDThe Design Blogfest Party next week has a window. And we need something to put in it - How about your design? [Currently the submissions aren't that cool... get your fav designers to submit their work!]

VIDEOCONTEXT Z450 3D printer!!

a must see to belive! in FULL COLOR :)

FEATUREDForget trying to sneak that picture with your camera phone. You could probably take a pic of someone with this antique watch camera and they wouldn't know what it is or what you're doing.

FEATUREDWhat's your roller carryon of choice? And have you checked out the Rimowa "Every Case Tells A Story" ad spot?

FEATUREDYesterday i fell for the Smoking Pigeon of Lower Hater

VIDEOERRORISM - A COMEDY OF TERRORS. A funny animtion about a terrorist who couldn't even blow up a balloon.

FEATUREDMrzyk & Moriceau: A View To Kill - features new works and a large-scale installation that will incorporate pieces by Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, among others…

FEATUREDICFF Design Blogfest PARTY! NYC Soho May 18th - first official NOTCOT event... coming?

FEATUREDInternet peer pressure drove me to buy a case of Mexican Coca Cola in glass bottle with real sugar at costco today... how sweet is that bubble bottle graphic?

FEATUREDThe hilarious Whaleboy by Patrick Morgan. If you like boys in whale suits with sucker/cleaning fish as a sidekick, this toy's for you...

FEATUREDRipple: The aussie web 2.0 way where every click helps "save the world"

VIDEOZebra Crossing Memorial.
Agency: Draft FCB Lisbon

FEATUREDReyka Vodka - remember the brilliantly cute ads? Well the graphic design on their foil wraps are just as cute. See all 8 patterns.

FEATUREDInspiration from patterns on business cards....

FEATUREDHUGA has some gorgeous prints from their Indicators show in Seattle a few months ago.

FEATUREDI seem to be lost in the Blogipeligo perhaps... its a crazy internet out there, you must see the XKCD Map of Online Communities to find your way.

FEATUREDSATees - the perfect mother's day gift for the teenage moms and dads in your life.

FEATUREDBelkin just raised the bar on power strips - both in design and functionality.

FEATUREDHunters and Gardeners take note - Leatherman has branched out from the best multitools, to multitool-pruners just for you.

VIDEO"Think before you post." Wise words... and an EXTREMELY creepy ad on why to make sure you (and young ones you know) know better than to expose too much on the internet?

FEATUREDMore gratuitous design porn ~ Hands on review of the Dyson Stowaway - tons of pics.

FEATUREDJason Markk - Premium sneaker cleaner... premium packaging design! Lots of hands on pics --

FEATUREDThe "sexing up science" badge. The "my degree inadvertantly makes me competent in fixing household appliances" badge. The "knows how to collect semen from more than one species" badge... and so many more.

FEATUREDI have just gotten many NOTCOT and Shade Elaine's Favicon buttons....

FEATUREDSolid Poetry tiles by Frederik Molenschot. A pretty and interesting way to add a little something to your backyard patio. Just add water!

FEATUREDKeyPort - its what you've been waiting for to streamline that keychain of yours... just get copies cut on these special blanks and slot them in. RFID, Alarm Entry, and LED's in development.

FEATUREDHenry Julier's shelves are snapped apart to expose a flash of color coating embedded neodymium magnets to adhere to any magnetic surface...

FEATUREDLola&Bailey in #4005 - as i explored it i got enamored by their line of kisses.... from that magical first kiss all the way up to this one, kiss number 5! See them all.

FEATUREDDyson Slim Review ~ lots of close up pics of unboxing and design details than you didn't knew you needed to see. But seriously, i can't go back to any other vacuum.

FEATUREDTear Blown Glass Vases by Chive ~ there is something too gorgeous about this line... check out the other pics as well

FEATUREDDOMA Acid Sweeties for Kid Robot - a series of 15 mini toys from dissected earth, happy pills, oil spills, WMD eater, and so many more.

FEATUREDSeashell-inspired chairs by Blanc & Reed, the same guys who brought you the CL Sound Machine! (See .org #493)

FEATUREDAlso from Rich Tuzon of the "Samurais vs Cowboys" - Zorro!