FEATUREDAlso designed Busy Beaver buttons the BEST packing tape ever.... you give them all hair cuts when you cut the package open!

FEATUREDPiegato ~ new bookshelf/magnetic board that is the perfect gift for dorm rooms and housewarmings. Comes as a flat piece of laser cut, powder coated, steel.

VIDEODavid Lynch returns to commercials, directing the new ad for Gucci by Gucci. It almost verges on self-parody, but it's worth a look. (Also check out the making of!)

FEATUREDConcrete Blond mixes wallpaper and concrete for a textured concrete at designersblock 2007

FEATUREDPorsche Design isn't playing around when they design their first kitchen with Poggenpohl and Miele.... "for men"

FEATUREDKen Keirns makes incredible use of 60's Fisher Price TVs as frames for his paintings

FEATUREDThere is chocolate, and then there is chocolate that looks like art, and has a mission. These Walteria Living Endangered Species Chocolates are incredible up close.

FEATUREDPsycho Bunny has new ties ~ and the boys of NOTCOT and NotCouture surely need this black saftey pin tie... and perhaps the various bunny skull logo ones too.

FEATUREDI found the most inspiring neon sign at a bowling alley i didn't even go into.... so i made you a video to see it in action.

FEATUREDDerrick Cruz of Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons and THECAST collaborated on a series of handmade accessories for their Spring/Summer 2008 collection.

FEATUREDIf i'm a little slow on posting ~ it is probably because i'm over in philadelphia for the weekend exploring the latest design/fashion/etc (and this is the view of city hall from my room!)

FEATUREDAcca Kappa's line of luxury goods to pamper yourself with make beautiful use of various woods ~ and have even launched a 100% biodegradable line of products made of a cellulose that is extracted from cotton.

FEATUREDUPDATE ~ added images of the packaging/displays for the Target Dominique Cohen Collection.

FEATUREDOooh! Design's Wrinkle Bottle really helps this whisky show off its age.

FEATUREDGlue Glue Design's "Respect Old School" ~ putting the ability to fight back in the hands of cane users to go forth and stamp the world with RESPECT.

FEATUREDWhere do pins that come to NOTCOT go? Well for the last year or so they have gone here... and become their own piece of inspiration for me...

FEATUREDAnnie Vought painstakingly cuts the script text out of letters and notes. The result is an incredible tapestry of letters, lines, and shadows created by pinning the work up for display.

FEATUREDGreeNYC ~ the city of NY is trying to become the greenest in the country ~ and with help from huntergatherer, they have these adorable animated tv spots!

FEATUREDBrilliant infographic exhibition by Yang Liu highlighting the differences between Germans and Chinese in “Ost trifft West” (here is queuing and in a restaurant)

FEATUREDA little rant on my new Canon 40D, and the rockstar camera straps it might need... have you SEEN the incredibel leather work of Red Monkey?

FEATUREDContraforma's new MW Collection ~ something old into something new ~ great integration of 100 year old lithuanian house wood in laser cut metal...

FEATUREDI am craving these beautiful speakers... Vers 2x... see the rest of the eyecandy, and apparently they will be popping up in target mid-oct for $179

FEATURED15 Fashion designers take on sidekicks which are being auctioned off for charity.... from betsey johnson and diane von furstenberg to j.lo and philip lim...

FEATUREDDominique Cohen for Target ~ i hadn't realized that these collections even had special packaging... like brown satin pouches and custom ring/earring boxes

FEATUREDAndrew Zuckerman's upcoming book Creature... incredible imagery of animals ~ with a teaser making of the book, and video of the photoshoot to keep you going until you can see the real thing Oct 07.

FEATUREDI'm obsessing over Blu Dot's Bonnie And Clyde sectional ~ bonnie is the one with the two arms... and their nook bed as well!

FEATUREDI seem to have acquired a morbid fascination with this whole Burberry attempt to go pseudo punk with over studding...

FEATUREDHector Serrano is an innovative, Spanish product designer who puts a new spin on familiar objects, materials and forms. Check out a few of his projects.

FEATUREDYou've seen the Staples EASY Button... but how about the Yahoo INSTA-YODEL and the Boton Facil? I even made a video so you can hear them all.

FEATUREDWe finally got to see the wood burning hot tub: DUTCH TUB in person! Unfortunately it wasn't filled, but some fun pics to share.

FEATUREDAromatherapy Interventions ~ exactly as they sound... its definitely worth reading through their different options and descriptions for all your various neuroses.

FEATUREDSometimes the giftwrap is far too cool not to notice ~ in the case of Stephen Einhorn Jewelry ~ you can get plaster hearts that the recipient has to break open to get the gift out!

FEATUREDLatest in Evian packaging design: the Evian Palace Bottle exclusive to restaurants, with pourer and coaster.

FEATUREDLast piece on Chanel Parisian Weekend ~ the keira ad is now up for viewing online ~ as are my pics of the interior of Coco Chanel's Apartment! And legendary staircase! And her secret path from the ritz to store/apt/workshop!

FEATUREDThe Chanel name tags, pencils, notepads, press kits, headshots, etc had much effort put into every last detail, so i needed to share.

FEATUREDdb clay launches their latest line of eco-friendly TOPE wallets and their new website ~ i got hands on with two of them ~ and have a 25% off discount for you

FEATUREDFM Conversational Marketing Summit ~ did a quick panel talk in the morning, and got my overdose of marketing speak... also saw Ask A Ninja LIVE!

FEATUREDNarguile by Nedda El-Asmar for Parisian Airdiem - the details of this hookah are just breathtaking.

FEATUREDI needed to check on the rumor that the Chanel bottles are the same shape as Plaza Vendome... and also see some pics of the original sketches and evolutions of the bottles.

FEATUREDI learned how Chanel seals their perfume bottles ~ and even tried it myself... it's not as simple as you may guess... Check out the whole process in pictures

FEATUREDWe found that cupcakes are the culinary cleavage on tastespotting... so i needed to share these "cleavage cupcakes" and low beams on NOTCOT

FEATUREDLoving the print on my new C&C California Octopus tank

VIDEOadorable ad for Epuron with surprising ending

FEATUREDIncredible flyer for Orouni's latest show in Paris by Steven Harrington

FEATUREDLamarthe (the Parisian Bag line) ~ has a great little film and website design worth checking out - "Elettra in the City" - A story that ends in the word handbag

FEATURED"The internet will be here when you get back. Promise." Just discovered the interactive online version of the clock with something to say for every time (drag the hands) and also how to get your own phsyical one.

FEATUREDMeet my Botkier Camera Bag ~ Question of the day is: What do you use to tote your dSLR around?

FEATUREDNike encourages you to go running with these free signs ~ moving hands and all! Perfect for your studio door. The part you must read to get going is the BACK.

FEATUREDMuzi Tea ~ i'm in love with the accessories you need to go with it.... like this whisk and whisk holder for starters... and you have to check out the chocolate too!

FEATUREDWhen computers go bad ~ here's a toy to remind you to crtl+s frequently! Mainframe by Dean Bradley

FEATUREDChanel surprises us with a preview of the latest Chanel Film featuring Keira Knightley as Coco Mademoiselle

FEATUREDThe Remind Me Chair made out of those plastic 6 pack rings

VIDEOZygote Interactive Ball at BIP, Italy - by Alex Beim - is a lightweight inflated ball, illuminated from within, responds to any pressure applied to its surface with random led colors

FEATUREDNinja Town! The Wee Ninja's are back with a full cast of characters now and will be taking over your DS! You HAVE to check out the one armed Ninja Consultant who is a powerpoint pro.

FEATUREDPreviews of Michael Graves' Solutions line for Drive Medical - well designed products to assist the disabled

FEATUREDGoogle Earth can now look to the SKY! Explore constellations, far away galaxies, planetary movements... or just drift around and look at how gorgeous it is.

FEATUREDField Notes ~ new notebook brand by Coudal Partners and Draplin Design Co.

VIDEORidiculously adorable JC Penney "Today's the day to get up the nerve" ad.... also it looks like the boys mom was taking random youtube making of videos of this as well

FEATUREDvedaPURE has a great logo... and some fun packaging! ~ cute line of products for the whole family (aka perfect gift sets for mom's to be and baby showers)

FEATUREDI haven't even smelled it yet ~ but i'm obsessing over the packaging of the Juliette has a Gun new line of fragrances

FEATUREDWOW. Rich Tuzon's pieces at the Guy's Guy show at Gallery 1988 LA are an incredible mix of Greek Mythology, Japanese and Wild West motifs, and his beautiful use of wood. (that's medusa and perseus going at it.)

FEATUREDThe boys of Penny Arcade bring us PHOTOSHOP HERO! You know you'd rule that game...

FEATUREDMari Santos does some seriously impressive tshirt surgeries... From giant tee to sexy dresses and tops.

FEATUREDDolce & Gabbana Metal Corset Belt ~ with laceup back, padlock, key, chain... the works.

FEATUREDPocket Shots - exactly what they sound like... single serving shots on the go... oh the packaging design opportunities here!

FEATUREDSteven Nicholson's Self Portrait is proof of what you can do with 10 different sized hole punches and a piece of paper

FEATUREDIs it really any surprise that Murakami will be popping up a fully functional Louis Vuitton Boutique literally in the middle of his exhibition at MOCA's Geffen Contemporary?

FEATUREDQuick update on all things NOTCOT if you want to peek into our world.

VIDEOA painstaking stop-motion video made from coloured dice, with the numbers being used for subtle tonal variations. Music video for Fujiya & Miyagi's Ankle Injuries. Directed by Wade Shotter.

FEATUREDGloji juice ~ goji berry juice - and goji+pomegranate juice.... the ones in the light bulb shaped bottles.

FEATUREDWhen art meets food... it doesn't get more delicious than the work of Lesia Chernish's portfolio i-delicious... her girlie pics are really fun

VIDEOVery funny and informative Video Introduction to Design. Guaranteed to make you laugh!
Directed by David Ngo (Stanford Designer)

VIDEOVery clever use of pop-ups in a music video. Video for Shitdisco's song "OK". Pop-up book puppetry at it's best!
Directed by Price James.

FEATUREDHeadhoods ~ pull your hood up and take on a whole new persona

FEATUREDSo many fingerless gloves, so little time. These are just some of the ones I found today! Personally I like the black ones by Generra (check out the post on notcot.com to see 'em!)

FEATUREDOn cool new coat hook options - Bach Coat Hooks from Delta Design aren't supposed to stretch your clothes as much

FEATUREDI'm so mesmerized by the perceived fragility of these glass bubbles by Crumley... also their peace under fire collection is making the rounds on the internets today

FEATUREDWant a sneak peek at the upcoming characters and stories of the latest Monsterism 4: Pets and Owners Toy collection? They are adorable!

FEATUREDTOO FUN! HP Toyrama - HP and Pete Fowler's Monsterism creatures team up to let YOU be the animator making movies in this latest contest.

FEATUREDSO, what DOES come in that mysterious black briefcase in the Porsche Design Edition 1? Porsche just sent over a high res image of the goods.

FEATUREDWhile on cars... have you seen the freshly announced Porsche Design Edition 1 - a limited edition black cayman S... with a slew of extra design work and accessories?

FEATUREDThey aren't just for drinking from.... Nalgene now has KITS - for auto, first aid, emergencies, heat stress, kids, and dogs

FEATUREDFor those too lazy - or nosy - see my picks from the IKEA catalog that jumped out

FEATUREDFrom cardboard tubes and mirrors as a kid.... to iPhone Video Chat (as well as for your laptops)! Periscopes have come a long way.

FEATUREDNew colorful silicon goodies for your kitchen ~ mini Food Loops - Poach Pods! - Food Loop Lace - magnetic Cook Hook - as well as Drizzle Stick and Tender Press

FEATUREDSony Bravia "Color like no other" - the third (after the bouncy balls in SF and the pain in Glasgow) are Play Doh Bunnies all over NY!

FEATUREDIWG introduces CUBS! Complete with sharp stick, marshmallow, and human eyeball.

FEATUREDKasil's fashion hybrid is part Scarf and part Hoodie.... introducing the SCOODIE, complete with pocket for whatever you choose to stash in it.

FEATUREDYou're never too old for legos. And when all else fails, they are guaranteed to inspire you... here are some lego star wars magnets (with some tetris magnets) ~ a $1.50 duplo dragon... and some lego divers and angler with glow fangs.

FEATUREDJoom's Animal inspired furniture... from cow shaped shelving to animirrors to this awesome Springbuck

FEATUREDAdam Gault's Lantern Fish short film is breathtakingly creepy yet mesmerizing

FEATUREDLove Luggage Joint collection has got a great skull graphic

FEATUREDMmmm loving the reusable packaging and label design of these Sauces 'n Love.... oh and the sauce is absolutely delicious as well.

FEATUREDArt meets fashion ~ Paul Smith and Catalina Estrada collaborate on a collection for Japan.

VIDEOAs the pleo hype grows ~ Pleo Wassup Video on YouTube pops up

FEATUREDLove the way Loro Piana shows off gorgeous sketches of outfits before the actual pieces in their catalog

FEATUREDLudo Escrime - apparently in november Le Coq Sportif will be taking on fencing like you've never seen it before.

FEATUREDKimberly Baker's new collection takes on 7 old adages and transforms them into beautiful coin necklaces

FEATUREDCrunch's Crunchers campaign - 5 great animated ad/shorts to check out

FEATUREDCookie Monsters Green Brother... devours a computer! Gotta love some old school sesame street for a lazy saturday afternoon. Also: should this be the direction for the future of NotVideo?

FEATUREDNOTCOT Sites featured in Time Out Chicago's Time In: Geek Out column!

FEATUREDIt's the last deal for NotCouture launch week. Get 25% off at our good ol' San Diego store, Raw Clothing!

FEATUREDGallery 1988 SF's latest show Skate Life: Skateboard Inspired Sculptures and Paintings by J. Shea and Freddi C - incredible mixed media murals (the shadows are awesome)

FEATUREDLive Surface - object and outdoor advertising photoshop template files that make great use of vanishing point to let you mockup your creative on these in seconds.

FEATUREDSymbaloo is a homepage with style and it will ROCK!!! [Editor's Note: it was interesting enough, i couldn't help ranting about it a little over at .com]

FEATUREDAxe's latest print campaign to "Get A Girlfriend" showing scenes of less than suave boys having a good time with their obsessions like giant lego sculptures, frog leaping contests, high scores at the arcade, a zillion boy scout badges, etc.

FEATUREDPreviously shown in #4116, Anna from Sub-Studio dives deeper and shows us more from the incredible Freedom of Creation.

FEATUREDLayering transparencies, including vellums, acetates, tape and resin Brooks Salzwedel creates a sense of depth that is so surreal and mystifying.

FEATUREDMore NotCouture launch week goodness! On Thursday we have a special discount at shopjake.com for you. If I could make that store my own personal closet I'd be in heaven... Get to shopping!

FEATUREDAnymails - your emails as an ecosystem of organisms... built on processing/flash - you MUST check out their videos.

FEATUREDBenjamin Hubert has some great concept designs using polystyrene - like these HUG pots... and some bird houses... and just some other great designs in general to check out.

FEATUREDNotCouture Launch Day 3! 20% off at Free People for the day ~ just a little something from us to you to help ease into all of these temptations over at NotCouture.

FEATUREDRediscovered Puma's collection by Marcel Wanders, and i'm craving the canopy and pool floater like no other.

FEATUREDRemember the Simpsons go to Paris spread? Well its up gallery style at Colette, and the designers themselves even showed up in matching outfits.

FEATUREDQuick Sculpt Queen Vic at the V&A happened this weekend, and i wish i could have been there. Check out some of the pieces.

FEATUREDAs NotCouture launch week continues - here's a profile of Kasil jeans and a chance to WIN A PAIR!

FEATUREDKasil's website has some gorgeous imagery - including their washes being named after oceans

FEATUREDRaving Rabbids 2 - Around the World videos are hilarious... from entering the tour de france to sumo wrestling in japan!

FEATUREDIt's official! It's NotCouture launch week, and we kick it off with a 25% off discount at Standard Style. Stay tuned for more goodies coming your way this week!

FEATUREDFurnitosis - its what happens when a bad chair gets to you - see this and other symptoms solved. Interesting campaign by Steelcase.

FEATUREDPortfolio has some great infographics - example: the interactive one above showing CEO to Employee salary ratios over the years...

FEATUREDGlaser Designs - beyond being gorgeous, classic, handmade in san francisco... you must see the organization wonder that is their Insiders line of modular components for laptops, wine, files, etc.

FEATUREDFred's glow in the dark skeleton key caps... i need the white one.

FEATUREDStila's summer eye shadow trios in Acapulco reminds me a bit of Buddhist Mandala sand paintings - see the close up scans.

FEATUREDGreat packaging, and innovative twist to hair elastics for the active - and by a business unit of Rubbermaid! i|m active

FEATUREDOnly thing cooler than the product line for Puma's Urban Mobility collection? The site! If you thought i gushed about the products, you HAVE to see the screenshots and icons from the site.

FEATUREDThe Puma Urban Mobility line make some great use of wood in the sleek designs... even a belt you don't have to take off for the airport... and an NSFW collab film to go with the folding bike as well...

FEATUREDTODA also designs a Corn Stripper for OXO... in one swift motion you can strip them off into the container

FEATUREDFor Frighetto's debut at the 2007 Salone de Mobile in Milan, TODA designed the Bean line of furniture, which explores form through structure and skin.

FEATUREDDiesel's "World's Coolest Hotspots Guide" - the catalog that goes with the Global Warming campaign - some great maps of their future earth... like london as just an island.

FEATUREDThe latest Kawasaki pieces from her Innocents show at Lineage in philly take on an aquatic motif, and will blow your mind. As usual.

FEATUREDNotVideo! The boys of Out Of Focus Studio made us a pilot in their freetime... complete with flaming iphone!

FEATUREDThe Little Know-It-All: Common Sense for Designers. Published by Die Gestalten Verlag, June 2007. Not just an adorable cover perhaps?

FEATUREDWalk Score - nice map mashup to see how walkable your location is, and what is around you

FEATUREDInsufficient Data - is it the new "hic sunt dracones"? Check out the map on this shirt i found, the details are really fun.

FEATUREDGot hands on with Belkin's N1 router, and the user experience really is something different from most i've encountered... we even got you a sneak peek at the packaging for it!

FEATUREDRebecca Minkoff's latest for fall: Matinee... from model shots and product shots to a sneak peek of the launch party... we're in love with the unique details of this grey bag

FEATUREDThisWorks - its great branding and packaging, especially in their gift sets, and with names like Survive, who doesn't need one?

FEATUREDArt & Cook's line of gadgets are impressive in both design and technology... check out their insane whisks!

FEATUREDBeware of Jealous Computers - latest viral N95 marketing site... chock full of gorgeous posters and PSAs and interesting twist is getting people to submit their own stories and videos for free shirts.

FEATUREDWEJETSET : the store and voice of modern travel culture ~ is launching Sept 18th, but until then you can sign up to win their Mercedes C-Class.

FEATUREDPinQy, i didn't know i needed a fire extinguisher (or 5) this badly, until i saw the videos and images of these PinQys!

FEATUREDAlice Wang's Latest projects takes on LUCK ~ and your perspectives of it... fun infographics in the manifesto, and the 50:50 radio is worth a look see as well.

VIDEO"Smart President" video by The Gallerists