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THE END IS NEAR! Armed with money and some textual folding skills... Dan Tague uses bills to make politically provocative prints. There are more discussing oil, liars, american idol, god and more...

FEATUREDTHE END IS NEAR! Armed with money and some textual folding skills... Dan Tague uses bills to make politically provocative prints. There are more discussing oil, liars, american idol, god and more...

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Start Here - linkable, customizable notebooks from Little Fury.

FEATUREDStart Here - linkable, customizable notebooks from Little Fury.

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Gallery NOTCOT presents - SUB-STUDIO! Check out the gallery tags along  the left and right with peeks at some of their work - click them to see the pieces in the gallery!

FEATUREDGallery NOTCOT presents - SUB-STUDIO! Check out the gallery tags along the left and right with peeks at some of their work - click them to see the pieces in the gallery!

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#9727
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LV pops up 10 Canal Street like fake bag vendors outside their brooklyn murakami exhibition launch... selling REAL BAGS. Fight Counterfeiting by doing... not just talking...

FEATUREDLV pops up 10 Canal Street like fake bag vendors outside their brooklyn murakami exhibition launch... selling REAL BAGS. Fight Counterfeiting by doing... not just talking...

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It looks like you're at Daily Candy, but really its a Target CLUB WEDD (yes, for weddings) ~ really cute online catalog that they enlisted Sujean Rim of daily candy fame for!

FEATUREDIt looks like you're at Daily Candy, but really its a Target CLUB WEDD (yes, for weddings) ~ really cute online catalog that they enlisted Sujean Rim of daily candy fame for!

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Grand Theft Auto on Legos!

VIDEOGrand Theft Auto on Legos!

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Stephanie Posavec takes on books and turns them into incredible infographics ~ see what happens to kerouac's "on the road" in the "On The Map" exhibition...

FEATUREDStephanie Posavec takes on books and turns them into incredible infographics ~ see what happens to kerouac's "on the road" in the "On The Map" exhibition...

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NOTConcept 002 - part two! We continued sketching out the concepts around having a modular clan of tiki torch like trees and gnomes that can serve as projectors + speakers... with fun solar chargers!

FEATUREDNOTConcept 002 - part two! We continued sketching out the concepts around having a modular clan of tiki torch like trees and gnomes that can serve as projectors + speakers... with fun solar chargers!

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SUPERGOOD SUPERFOOD! Supermarket impulses, i couldn't resist the pretty typographic packaging of these dark chocolate covered dried mulberries... also interesting video about the biz side.

FEATUREDSUPERGOOD SUPERFOOD! Supermarket impulses, i couldn't resist the pretty typographic packaging of these dark chocolate covered dried mulberries... also interesting video about the biz side.

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Audrey Kawasaki just finished 'She Who Dares' - oil and graphite and gesso on stained wood panel  - i'm super excited to see her work going darker. Yay. See the behind the scenes pics too!

FEATUREDAudrey Kawasaki just finished 'She Who Dares' - oil and graphite and gesso on stained wood panel - i'm super excited to see her work going darker. Yay. See the behind the scenes pics too!

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Ole Jensen has scaled up his iconic Washbowl and Brush to make a rubber bath tub! Will be shown in this years salone in milan at the MINDCRAFT Exhibition

FEATUREDOle Jensen has scaled up his iconic Washbowl and Brush to make a rubber bath tub! Will be shown in this years salone in milan at the MINDCRAFT Exhibition

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JUST KIDDING! Apparently the Eiffel Tower Extension is a fake... but wait, before you hate us... even the NY Times fell for it!!! I guess its an early april fools?

FEATUREDJUST KIDDING! Apparently the Eiffel Tower Extension is a fake... but wait, before you hate us... even the NY Times fell for it!!! I guess its an early april fools?

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DAMIEN HIRST x WARHOL FACTORY x LEVI’S POP-UP SHOP & BOOK LAUNCH AT FRED SEGAL MAN, Santa Monica on April 3rd, premiering two original Damien Hirst Art Pieces. Sneak Peek Pics!

FEATUREDDAMIEN HIRST x WARHOL FACTORY x LEVI’S POP-UP SHOP & BOOK LAUNCH AT FRED SEGAL MAN, Santa Monica on April 3rd, premiering two original Damien Hirst Art Pieces. Sneak Peek Pics!

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Jellies as art ~ even framed in ornate gold frames as they floated around in the tanks... incredible exhibition at Monterey Bay Aquarium ~ see some of the inspiration we found on my day off yesterday.

FEATUREDJellies as art ~ even framed in ornate gold frames as they floated around in the tanks... incredible exhibition at Monterey Bay Aquarium ~ see some of the inspiration we found on my day off yesterday.

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What has the body of the iPhone, the glossy ui of the PSP, and the brain of a Blackberry? Apparently the Blackberry 9000 is quite the chimera.

FEATUREDWhat has the body of the iPhone, the glossy ui of the PSP, and the brain of a Blackberry? Apparently the Blackberry 9000 is quite the chimera.

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How the SKY TV can help stop the global warming? 
It’s surprisiling, see it.

VIDEOHow the SKY TV can help stop the global warming?
It’s surprisiling, see it.

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ROADTRIP! Ok, so editing got quiet today b/c my quick drive to SF from LA got sidetracked... by insane ostriches, danish pancake balls, tiny cliff hanging roads, pirateship treehouses, otters, and more...

FEATUREDROADTRIP! Ok, so editing got quiet today b/c my quick drive to SF from LA got sidetracked... by insane ostriches, danish pancake balls, tiny cliff hanging roads, pirateship treehouses, otters, and more...

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NOTConcept 002 is starting! And this time we've begun sketching ideas around the theme of outdoor ambient speaker concepts... so far i'm loving this gnome direction (but this is only 1 of 6 ideas)...

FEATUREDNOTConcept 002 is starting! And this time we've begun sketching ideas around the theme of outdoor ambient speaker concepts... so far i'm loving this gnome direction (but this is only 1 of 6 ideas)...

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Tiger - Spy in the Jungle... elephants are the new steady cams - as spy cams go into the jungles of india to document the lives of 4 tiger cubs in this upcoming BBC series! Incredible video footage.

FEATUREDTiger - Spy in the Jungle... elephants are the new steady cams - as spy cams go into the jungles of india to document the lives of 4 tiger cubs in this upcoming BBC series! Incredible video footage.

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008 Movement and Upper Playground strike again with their latest artist collab posters in support of Obama, this time from Munk One and Sam Flores! Also, special NOTCOT giveaway...

FEATURED008 Movement and Upper Playground strike again with their latest artist collab posters in support of Obama, this time from Munk One and Sam Flores! Also, special NOTCOT giveaway...

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Orbit Baby's Modular System = Stroller + Car Seat + Carrier/Basinet/toddler seat... and is the brainchild of Stanford ID/Ex-IDEO designers. Incredible stuff, check out my first vimeo video!

FEATUREDOrbit Baby's Modular System = Stroller + Car Seat + Carrier/Basinet/toddler seat... and is the brainchild of Stanford ID/Ex-IDEO designers. Incredible stuff, check out my first vimeo video!

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Felted Wool Teddy Bear Fetuses and Skulls... as well as large breasted cows, bulldogs, puppies and more from Stephanie Metz

FEATUREDFelted Wool Teddy Bear Fetuses and Skulls... as well as large breasted cows, bulldogs, puppies and more from Stephanie Metz

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60's Danish Modern Sleeper Sofa ~ fascinating to see how this opens up!

FEATURED60's Danish Modern Sleeper Sofa ~ fascinating to see how this opens up!

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TED BIGVIZ pdf Book ~ a MUST read, 200 pages of "spontaneous sketches" on a cintiq throughout every TED 2008 talk.... inspiring visually, and an incredible overview of the concepts discussed.

FEATUREDTED BIGVIZ pdf Book ~ a MUST read, 200 pages of "spontaneous sketches" on a cintiq throughout every TED 2008 talk.... inspiring visually, and an incredible overview of the concepts discussed.

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#9454
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Mail Call! Diesel sent over their "Jeans Chain" ~ the hefty shiny gold bling to hang from your belt loops with a vial of perfume inside... OR anything else you want to stash in the container. See the unboxing.

FEATUREDMail Call! Diesel sent over their "Jeans Chain" ~ the hefty shiny gold bling to hang from your belt loops with a vial of perfume inside... OR anything else you want to stash in the container. See the unboxing.

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Antlix Lollipops - Scorpion Vodka - Reindeer Pate...just a few of the items you'll find at Edible.

FEATUREDAntlix Lollipops - Scorpion Vodka - Reindeer Pate...just a few of the items you'll find at Edible.

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To celebrate the 120th birthday of the Eiffel Tower, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel decided to restructure the public reception and access areas of the tower... see the winning design by Serero.

FEATUREDTo celebrate the 120th birthday of the Eiffel Tower, the Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel decided to restructure the public reception and access areas of the tower... see the winning design by Serero.

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Paul Villinski turns Beer Cans into Butterflies - in his installations they flutter with the slightest breeze, and are quite the sight to behold.

FEATUREDPaul Villinski turns Beer Cans into Butterflies - in his installations they flutter with the slightest breeze, and are quite the sight to behold.

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Wooster Collective's latest masthead makes great use of the Mac OS X Dock!

FEATUREDWooster Collective's latest masthead makes great use of the Mac OS X Dock!

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NOTConcept 001 - the 3D renders are here ~ if someone would build it, we could grill NOTCOT logos into food! See the full product shots, and shots in context of some very cute balconies...

FEATUREDNOTConcept 001 - the 3D renders are here ~ if someone would build it, we could grill NOTCOT logos into food! See the full product shots, and shots in context of some very cute balconies...

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#9403
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The RIBA award winning Winter Gardens in Sheffield bridge the Mercure Hotel and Spa and the Millennium Galleries and offer a light, airy respite in South Yorkshire.

FEATUREDThe RIBA award winning Winter Gardens in Sheffield bridge the Mercure Hotel and Spa and the Millennium Galleries and offer a light, airy respite in South Yorkshire.

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NOTCOT Exclusive! Sneak peak closeups of the upcoming Noferin Pecanpals ~ hand carved and painted wood critters launching soon! (the grass, elephant, and dumbells are too cute as sidekicks)

FEATUREDNOTCOT Exclusive! Sneak peak closeups of the upcoming Noferin Pecanpals ~ hand carved and painted wood critters launching soon! (the grass, elephant, and dumbells are too cute as sidekicks)

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AB5TRAX ~ super cute video with a very grumpy little can of Mountain Dew

FEATUREDAB5TRAX ~ super cute video with a very grumpy little can of Mountain Dew

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Fru and Gu, drool worthy design suggests these are unparalleled delectable desserts.  One perk of being stationed out across the pond is the luxury of putting them to the test! See the unboxing/review!

FEATUREDFru and Gu, drool worthy design suggests these are unparalleled delectable desserts. One perk of being stationed out across the pond is the luxury of putting them to the test! See the unboxing/review!

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The Nomad Yurt from EcoShack ~ its 120 sq ft of instant pop up space we all need... this really stole the show at CA Boom V ~ see my pics from inside!

FEATUREDThe Nomad Yurt from EcoShack ~ its 120 sq ft of instant pop up space we all need... this really stole the show at CA Boom V ~ see my pics from inside!

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Royal VKB's Kid's Puzzle Dinner Tray ~ a fun melamine puzzle to help kids learn what goes where... and keep them busy while you enjoy your meal...

FEATUREDRoyal VKB's Kid's Puzzle Dinner Tray ~ a fun melamine puzzle to help kids learn what goes where... and keep them busy while you enjoy your meal...

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Creative Stop Motion! Institutional  video from Hello Interactive. Sao Paulo / Brazil - very fun.

VIDEOCreative Stop Motion! Institutional video from Hello Interactive. Sao Paulo / Brazil - very fun.

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Lasse Gjertsen cant play the piano or the drums but threw editing he has created the amazing video "Amateur"

VIDEOLasse Gjertsen cant play the piano or the drums but threw editing he has created the amazing video "Amateur"

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The amazing, abandoned resort of San Zhi in Taiwan.

FEATUREDThe amazing, abandoned resort of San Zhi in Taiwan.

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New music video for the band The Beangrowers' single 'Not in a Million Lovers'. Directed by Duncan Bone. Nice photo collaging/piling...

VIDEONew music video for the band The Beangrowers' single 'Not in a Million Lovers'. Directed by Duncan Bone. Nice photo collaging/piling...

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Theosaurus ~ we first saw them in #7013 ~ but now i have some up close, hands on shots of these adorable porcelain piggy banks for you!

FEATUREDTheosaurus ~ we first saw them in #7013 ~ but now i have some up close, hands on shots of these adorable porcelain piggy banks for you!

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Javier Mariscal has designed some incredible, playful children's furniture with Magis... view them all (and they will get that kid inside of you excited no matter how old you are!)

FEATUREDJavier Mariscal has designed some incredible, playful children's furniture with Magis... view them all (and they will get that kid inside of you excited no matter how old you are!)

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Magis' Me Too Collection launched a new sky blue Puppy (designed by design god, Eero Aarnio) at CA Boom today!

FEATUREDMagis' Me Too Collection launched a new sky blue Puppy (designed by design god, Eero Aarnio) at CA Boom today!

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Glowing Jar Full Of NOTCOTs! (and dissection of a Sun Jar)

FEATUREDGlowing Jar Full Of NOTCOTs! (and dissection of a Sun Jar)

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AMT's Me-Rors are now available, and we have an exclusive unboxing for you! Beautifully packaged, and playful perfect gifts, these come in both classic oval, and a vintage silhouette mirror floating in glass...

FEATUREDAMT's Me-Rors are now available, and we have an exclusive unboxing for you! Beautifully packaged, and playful perfect gifts, these come in both classic oval, and a vintage silhouette mirror floating in glass...

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Bigger isn't always better - the world's thinnest ring.

FEATUREDBigger isn't always better - the world's thinnest ring.

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Mathematical Society of Traffic Flow in Japan replicated traffic jams that occur for no reason on a circular test track.  Fun video of the jam propagating backwards like a shock wave.

VIDEOMathematical Society of Traffic Flow in Japan replicated traffic jams that occur for no reason on a circular test track. Fun video of the jam propagating backwards like a shock wave.

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NOTConcept 001 ~ Part 2! We took the many ideas form last week a step further, and are exploring the concept of modular "smart jacks" for grilling/heating, and the suspended outdoor grill!

FEATUREDNOTConcept 001 ~ Part 2! We took the many ideas form last week a step further, and are exploring the concept of modular "smart jacks" for grilling/heating, and the suspended outdoor grill!

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NOTCOT on the Amazon Kindle ~ I didn't think i'd love or even be interested in it, but since it showed up this morning i've been smitten - first with the packaging... and the experience of book reading....

FEATUREDNOTCOT on the Amazon Kindle ~ I didn't think i'd love or even be interested in it, but since it showed up this morning i've been smitten - first with the packaging... and the experience of book reading....

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#9227
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mckibillo did the illustration and type work for the title sequence of a small, indie film called "Heavy Petting", about a man, the woman he loves and the dog that stands between them.

VIDEOmckibillo did the illustration and type work for the title sequence of a small, indie film called "Heavy Petting", about a man, the woman he loves and the dog that stands between them.

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#9196
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Nate Wragg's works are truly inspiring and mesmerizing ~ here's a piece of his "USE TECHNOLOGY TO COLLECT THE WOMEN!" painting.... see sketches of it in the works.

FEATUREDNate Wragg's works are truly inspiring and mesmerizing ~ here's a piece of his "USE TECHNOLOGY TO COLLECT THE WOMEN!" painting.... see sketches of it in the works.

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#9184
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UPDATED! We have a sneak peek of the indoor Union Bench that will be launching in milan next month for you!

FEATUREDUPDATED! We have a sneak peek of the indoor Union Bench that will be launching in milan next month for you!

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#9178
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Can you imagine SUSPENDED GRILLS? These are only 2 of 20 ideas from Part 1 of NOTConcept 001 - where NOTCOT teams up with industrial design team HERO Design Lab, to take on the future of grills.

FEATUREDCan you imagine SUSPENDED GRILLS? These are only 2 of 20 ideas from Part 1 of NOTConcept 001 - where NOTCOT teams up with industrial design team HERO Design Lab, to take on the future of grills.

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NOTConcept ~ a new NOTCOT experiment ~ and to kick off our first one ~ we're taking on grills... check out our research of some of the most unique grills around...

FEATUREDNOTConcept ~ a new NOTCOT experiment ~ and to kick off our first one ~ we're taking on grills... check out our research of some of the most unique grills around...

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i do design's Union Bench- is a beautiful bench that helps you rethink communal, public seating. This nicely accommodates singles, couples, groups, strollers, and more with ease!

FEATUREDi do design's Union Bench- is a beautiful bench that helps you rethink communal, public seating. This nicely accommodates singles, couples, groups, strollers, and more with ease!

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#9149
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Pranna Timer Review ~ for timing your moments of truly tech-free zen... this timer runs on incense, singing bowl, and gravity... check out my quick video!

FEATUREDPranna Timer Review ~ for timing your moments of truly tech-free zen... this timer runs on incense, singing bowl, and gravity... check out my quick video!

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VISUAL THINKING! Here are three Sesame Street clips you can't afford to miss... or show all your clients to get them thinking the right way... enlightening stuff.

FEATUREDVISUAL THINKING! Here are three Sesame Street clips you can't afford to miss... or show all your clients to get them thinking the right way... enlightening stuff.

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#9126
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The Journey ~ Art Director, Justin Young's PSA ~ a lovely animation taking you on the journey of where your tap water comes from...

FEATUREDThe Journey ~ Art Director, Justin Young's PSA ~ a lovely animation taking you on the journey of where your tap water comes from...

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#9116
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Fendi's Artist Baguette lets you get your DIY on with 10 pantone universe markers and a coated canvas version of their classic clutch... for $1300. Can you imagine your favorite artist doodling on it for you?

FEATUREDFendi's Artist Baguette lets you get your DIY on with 10 pantone universe markers and a coated canvas version of their classic clutch... for $1300. Can you imagine your favorite artist doodling on it for you?

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#9112
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"Split wood" vases from the Laminated Bamboo Lumber Project by Japanese design collective Teori. Yum.

FEATURED"Split wood" vases from the Laminated Bamboo Lumber Project by Japanese design collective Teori. Yum.

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#9106
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Ben Sherman takes on Pacman ~ with these Blinky black and white slip ons!

FEATUREDBen Sherman takes on Pacman ~ with these Blinky black and white slip ons!

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We need some help! A project we're working on needs some flash ads, and we could use a solid flash developer to work with our designer for this small project (and perhaps more to come!)

FEATUREDWe need some help! A project we're working on needs some flash ads, and we could use a solid flash developer to work with our designer for this small project (and perhaps more to come!)

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Polite In Public ~ Photobooths you can't do without for events. They will build mini sets complete with props, professional lighting and photography, live slideshows... everyone looks incredible!

FEATUREDPolite In Public ~ Photobooths you can't do without for events. They will build mini sets complete with props, professional lighting and photography, live slideshows... everyone looks incredible!

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#9081
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Incase Hardshell Case for MacBook Pro ~ hands on review! And video!

FEATUREDIncase Hardshell Case for MacBook Pro ~ hands on review! And video!

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#9076
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What if Saul Bass did the Star Wars intro? Fun little student video...

FEATUREDWhat if Saul Bass did the Star Wars intro? Fun little student video...

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#9073
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Design Indaba Expo in Capetown ~ reader, Gillian Benjamin, sent in some great coverage of this south african design week!

FEATUREDDesign Indaba Expo in Capetown ~ reader, Gillian Benjamin, sent in some great coverage of this south african design week!

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#9042
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Papabubble ~ Incredible playful candy made by hand daily from sugar, glucose, + water ~ coolhunting's video even takes you behind the scenes and shows you the whole process!

FEATUREDPapabubble ~ Incredible playful candy made by hand daily from sugar, glucose, + water ~ coolhunting's video even takes you behind the scenes and shows you the whole process!

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#9026
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Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition - comes with lots of goodies encased in a safe deposit box, with limited edition art book, soundtrack and more!

FEATUREDGrand Theft Auto IV Special Edition - comes with lots of goodies encased in a safe deposit box, with limited edition art book, soundtrack and more!

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#9017
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Beertender ~ a collaboration between Krups and Heineken to keep your mini keg ready for 30 days of  perfect draught beer at your fingertips.

FEATUREDBeertender ~ a collaboration between Krups and Heineken to keep your mini keg ready for 30 days of perfect draught beer at your fingertips.

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#9008
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Doonesbury ~ where politics and comics are mixing, this recent thread on the "Poetry of Barack Obama" and "The Prose of Hillary Clinton" classes causing a stir on the fictitious Walden campus are quite amusing.

FEATUREDDoonesbury ~ where politics and comics are mixing, this recent thread on the "Poetry of Barack Obama" and "The Prose of Hillary Clinton" classes causing a stir on the fictitious Walden campus are quite amusing.

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#9004
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The Fruit-Template - part of nendo's collection of 1% projects - where only 100 pieces of each product were made - "to give owners the chance to experience the joy of owning 1%"!

FEATUREDThe Fruit-Template - part of nendo's collection of 1% projects - where only 100 pieces of each product were made - "to give owners the chance to experience the joy of owning 1%"!

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#8999
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The Slacker - a throne for gamers ~ from swedish designers Fredrik Olsson and Sam Sihvonen, this throne combines scandinavian woodwork with "Game Over" engravings and sentimentality...

FEATUREDThe Slacker - a throne for gamers ~ from swedish designers Fredrik Olsson and Sam Sihvonen, this throne combines scandinavian woodwork with "Game Over" engravings and sentimentality...

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#8995
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Mobius Climber ~ the ultimate neverending surface is transformed into a backyard plaything in annodized aluminum and rock climbing hand holds.

FEATUREDMobius Climber ~ the ultimate neverending surface is transformed into a backyard plaything in annodized aluminum and rock climbing hand holds.

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Jumping Brain ~ new line of toys from Emilio Garcia by Lapoland ~ and check out the pics, the hemispheres can even be separated!

FEATUREDJumping Brain ~ new line of toys from Emilio Garcia by Lapoland ~ and check out the pics, the hemispheres can even be separated!

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#8974
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Matusalem Rum ~ great print/tv campaign just launched with the retiring Fidel Castro as a print/paper cut out pirate... love the videos!

FEATUREDMatusalem Rum ~ great print/tv campaign just launched with the retiring Fidel Castro as a print/paper cut out pirate... love the videos!

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#8969
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How to make an Edible Martini (video) ~ a gin/vermouth infused flash pickled cucumber... a scientific/culinary alternative to jello shots for your next party?

FEATUREDHow to make an Edible Martini (video) ~ a gin/vermouth infused flash pickled cucumber... a scientific/culinary alternative to jello shots for your next party?

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#8968
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Animated Documentary-Mockumentary about Evil in western civilization from Ancient Greece to present day. Student project was animated frame by frame in flash and composited and textured in AfterEffects.

VIDEOAnimated Documentary-Mockumentary about Evil in western civilization from Ancient Greece to present day. Student project was animated frame by frame in flash and composited and textured in AfterEffects.

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#8953
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Redneck rescues abandoned shopping carts, gives them some much needed loving. Munn Powell, of Napoleon Dynamite fame, shot this spot.

VIDEORedneck rescues abandoned shopping carts, gives them some much needed loving. Munn Powell, of Napoleon Dynamite fame, shot this spot.

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#8951
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Brio's modern line of kids toys has a great color palette that is far more fun than the usual primary colors!

FEATUREDBrio's modern line of kids toys has a great color palette that is far more fun than the usual primary colors!

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#8946
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INFLATE ~ i fell in love with their Luna stark white glowingly cool igloo of air while at IDS, and you simply must check out the various sized semi-perm and perm structures!

FEATUREDINFLATE ~ i fell in love with their Luna stark white glowingly cool igloo of air while at IDS, and you simply must check out the various sized semi-perm and perm structures!

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#8921
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Sheridan's Coffee Layered Liqueur ~ finally tracked down a bottle, and it is still the coolest bottle design yet. The two separate black and white filled glass bottle share a cap, which pours perfectly layered drinks.

FEATUREDSheridan's Coffee Layered Liqueur ~ finally tracked down a bottle, and it is still the coolest bottle design yet. The two separate black and white filled glass bottle share a cap, which pours perfectly layered drinks.

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#8911
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"Fall" by NYC dance company, dre.dance.  Featuring incredible piano music by 26 year old composer, Nico Muhly (recently featured in the New Yorker as the next, hot "up and coming" American composer).

VIDEO"Fall" by NYC dance company, dre.dance. Featuring incredible piano music by 26 year old composer, Nico Muhly (recently featured in the New Yorker as the next, hot "up and coming" American composer).

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#8910
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Little Red Samurai!!! And other adorable woody Pop Ink Decor-a-Boards!

FEATUREDLittle Red Samurai!!! And other adorable woody Pop Ink Decor-a-Boards!

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#8901
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We love the Monster Factory critters ~ remember that incredible Guster Music Video they made? Check out our visit to their "factory" in Toronto!

FEATUREDWe love the Monster Factory critters ~ remember that incredible Guster Music Video they made? Check out our visit to their "factory" in Toronto!

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#8899
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Adobe going into physical lens production? The Light Field Camera shooting from 19 lenses at once... being able to play with depth of field AFTER? *drooling on keyboard*... see the vid!

FEATUREDAdobe going into physical lens production? The Light Field Camera shooting from 19 lenses at once... being able to play with depth of field AFTER? *drooling on keyboard*... see the vid!

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#8892
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"My son had ideas of his own. Obay put a stop to that. From the makers of WhyBecauseISaidSo." - ads have been inescapable in Toronto! and thanks to a submission i found out who is behind it while i was posting pics!

FEATURED"My son had ideas of his own. Obay put a stop to that. From the makers of WhyBecauseISaidSo." - ads have been inescapable in Toronto! and thanks to a submission i found out who is behind it while i was posting pics!

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#8877
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Anneke van Bommel - i discovered her adorably cheeky 'Canadian' pieces at the freshly launched Souvenir Store in the painful "Come Up To My Room" event at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto

FEATUREDAnneke van Bommel - i discovered her adorably cheeky 'Canadian' pieces at the freshly launched Souvenir Store in the painful "Come Up To My Room" event at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto

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#8876
problem!
Graphic, acrylic jewelry from Paraphernalia. Made from vintage images, this is not your grandma's jewelry.

FEATUREDGraphic, acrylic jewelry from Paraphernalia. Made from vintage images, this is not your grandma's jewelry.

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#8864
problem!
"How can we be creative when there is so much red tape in Singapore?" - Innovative products from Singaporean designer &Larry.

FEATURED"How can we be creative when there is so much red tape in Singapore?" - Innovative products from Singaporean designer &Larry.

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#8862
problem!
1 Nintendo DS + 2 Apple iPhones = iBand.

VIDEO1 Nintendo DS + 2 Apple iPhones = iBand.

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#8858
problem!
a 1 Minute Movie highlighting the migration from hand written letters to the internet and social networking.

VIDEOa 1 Minute Movie highlighting the migration from hand written letters to the internet and social networking.

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#8848
problem!
Quickly before i'm off to sleep... here are some quick pics from tonights Opening Gala for IDS08 (the Toronto Interior Design Show) - acrobats, chocolate radiators, the veuve/porsche vertical limit (in person!)...

FEATUREDQuickly before i'm off to sleep... here are some quick pics from tonights Opening Gala for IDS08 (the Toronto Interior Design Show) - acrobats, chocolate radiators, the veuve/porsche vertical limit (in person!)...

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#8832
problem!
Sorry it got a bit quiet today ~ i kind of spontaneously hopped a flight to Toronto for the weekend... to see some old designer friends and see whats going on at IDS08!

FEATUREDSorry it got a bit quiet today ~ i kind of spontaneously hopped a flight to Toronto for the weekend... to see some old designer friends and see whats going on at IDS08!

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#8831
problem!
Inspiring deep sea species in antarctica have just been discovered! Take a look at some incredible pictures of these new (and perhaps VERY old) creatures...

FEATUREDInspiring deep sea species in antarctica have just been discovered! Take a look at some incredible pictures of these new (and perhaps VERY old) creatures...

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#8814
problem!
Freshly unboxed ~ i just received Arkitip Issue 0044 ~ with the black glossy viewmaster and reels... and magazine too. Gorgeous! (and yes, i'm a bit giddy)

FEATUREDFreshly unboxed ~ i just received Arkitip Issue 0044 ~ with the black glossy viewmaster and reels... and magazine too. Gorgeous! (and yes, i'm a bit giddy)

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#8799
problem!
Alessi's 2008 Spring/Summer collection is here ~ and this is a beautiful bottle opener from the Alessi founder's great grandson! Pop-Up

FEATUREDAlessi's 2008 Spring/Summer collection is here ~ and this is a beautiful bottle opener from the Alessi founder's great grandson! Pop-Up

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#8793
problem!
Scot Hampton has made a camera from the iPhone box... the iHole!

FEATUREDScot Hampton has made a camera from the iPhone box... the iHole!

nice!
#8776
problem!
Black messenger bags  that are sleekly designed and ridiculously packed with features!  Latest ones coming from Incase ~ with "faux fur lining", removable laptop sleeves, molded skate bumpers and more.

FEATUREDBlack messenger bags that are sleekly designed and ridiculously packed with features! Latest ones coming from Incase ~ with "faux fur lining", removable laptop sleeves, molded skate bumpers and more.

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#8759
problem!
Music video for "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie... with bunnies!

VIDEOMusic video for "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" by Death Cab for Cutie... with bunnies!

nice!
#8739
problem!
Also from the GE Ecomagination world ~ great tv ad on desalination (where bottled water is 'fished' for by some hardcore Norwegian fisherman to inspiring music)

FEATUREDAlso from the GE Ecomagination world ~ great tv ad on desalination (where bottled water is 'fished' for by some hardcore Norwegian fisherman to inspiring music)

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#8731
problem!
GE has a beautiful series of Blueprint Ads as part of their print campaign for Ecomagination. Nice infographic overlays on natural settings to get you thinking.

FEATUREDGE has a beautiful series of Blueprint Ads as part of their print campaign for Ecomagination. Nice infographic overlays on natural settings to get you thinking.

nice!
#8730
problem!
XKCD gives us a reason to read title text... because there are so many places to hide things in the code... lost? Go see!

FEATUREDXKCD gives us a reason to read title text... because there are so many places to hide things in the code... lost? Go see!

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#8726
problem!
There's actually a tiny bit of backstory and meaning to that Incase Topo graphic they use on everything from the backs of iphone cases, to the press kit, to interior of their messenger bags...

FEATUREDThere's actually a tiny bit of backstory and meaning to that Incase Topo graphic they use on everything from the backs of iphone cases, to the press kit, to interior of their messenger bags...

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#8722
problem!
Incase "a better experience through good design" ~ that's a pretty bold tagline... but you wouldn't believe how awesome their press kit is! See images of the full unboxing, and a sneak peek at the 2008 line.

FEATUREDIncase "a better experience through good design" ~ that's a pretty bold tagline... but you wouldn't believe how awesome their press kit is! See images of the full unboxing, and a sneak peek at the 2008 line.

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#8719
problem!
Nordstrom and Ruben Toledo teamed up for an incredible Spring campaign ~ much like prada they did painted walls (and models!) for the backdrop in a playful black and white.

FEATUREDNordstrom and Ruben Toledo teamed up for an incredible Spring campaign ~ much like prada they did painted walls (and models!) for the backdrop in a playful black and white.

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#8718
problem!
New to the bottled water market ~ Y Water ~ for kids, bottle designed by Yves Behar, and when emptied you can build structures out of them!

FEATUREDNew to the bottled water market ~ Y Water ~ for kids, bottle designed by Yves Behar, and when emptied you can build structures out of them!

nice!
#8704
problem!
Apparently YES Essential's stain-proof seats can be completely dunked in chocolate and cleaned easily... cute commercial

VIDEOApparently YES Essential's stain-proof seats can be completely dunked in chocolate and cleaned easily... cute commercial

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#8701
problem!
 Naive new beaters " live good" videoclip. Internet really killed the video stars!

VIDEO Naive new beaters " live good" videoclip. Internet really killed the video stars!

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#8699
problem!
Shu Uemura's Art Of Hair ~ more gorgeous packaging as seen in the unboxing... and an incredible new line of haircare reviewed!

FEATUREDShu Uemura's Art Of Hair ~ more gorgeous packaging as seen in the unboxing... and an incredible new line of haircare reviewed!

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#8675
problem!
Innovative products by Thai designer Anon Pairot ~ from vase/ashtray combos, to chairs, and more!

FEATUREDInnovative products by Thai designer Anon Pairot ~ from vase/ashtray combos, to chairs, and more!

nice!
#8670
problem!
Auto Origami Video .... water+paper= ?

VIDEOAuto Origami Video .... water+paper= ?

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#8645
problem!
I've simultaneously fallen for the trench coats of The Lake & Stars  (known for their lingerie) and the work of photographer, Tim Zaragoza... but are they as amazing separated?

FEATUREDI've simultaneously fallen for the trench coats of The Lake & Stars (known for their lingerie) and the work of photographer, Tim Zaragoza... but are they as amazing separated?

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#8632
problem!
Sexy stacking chairs by Four Design!

FEATUREDSexy stacking chairs by Four Design!

nice!
#8617
problem!
Jean Marc Gady for Moet & Chandon ~ luminous ice bucket that lights up when placed on its base... could a bottle of champagne stand out any more in dimly lit lounge?

FEATUREDJean Marc Gady for Moet & Chandon ~ luminous ice bucket that lights up when placed on its base... could a bottle of champagne stand out any more in dimly lit lounge?

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#8615
problem!
Jimmyjane's SPIN ME ~ a naughty designer twist on the age old 'spin the bottle' ~ dare you spin it? Could be a fun gift for Valentine's Day!

FEATUREDJimmyjane's SPIN ME ~ a naughty designer twist on the age old 'spin the bottle' ~ dare you spin it? Could be a fun gift for Valentine's Day!

nice!
#8613
problem!
Ford's Filling Station catered the FORDBRADY Dwell event ~ and i love their branding and use of the wood boards for menus

FEATUREDFord's Filling Station catered the FORDBRADY Dwell event ~ and i love their branding and use of the wood boards for menus

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#8608
problem!
Angus Hutcheson makes lamps from silk worm chrysalises, and to full understand how bizarre that is up close... check out some pictures from when i saw them in person last week!

FEATUREDAngus Hutcheson makes lamps from silk worm chrysalises, and to full understand how bizarre that is up close... check out some pictures from when i saw them in person last week!

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#8607
problem!
Trying something a little new ~ Roundup Maddness over at NOTCOT.com ~ with 5 of my favs from each of the sites, as well as the top 24 from each site this week. A nice little way to catch up on any you've missed?

FEATUREDTrying something a little new ~ Roundup Maddness over at NOTCOT.com ~ with 5 of my favs from each of the sites, as well as the top 24 from each site this week. A nice little way to catch up on any you've missed?

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#8594
problem!
Freshly back from Audrey Kawasaki's solo show, "Mayoi Michi", at Copro Nason

FEATUREDFreshly back from Audrey Kawasaki's solo show, "Mayoi Michi", at Copro Nason

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#8593
problem!
Ooooooh BLACK VIEWMASTER in the new Arkitip issue (No. 0044) ~ in collaboration with Wood Wood! Viewmaster + Art: how can anyone resist?

FEATUREDOoooooh BLACK VIEWMASTER in the new Arkitip issue (No. 0044) ~ in collaboration with Wood Wood! Viewmaster + Art: how can anyone resist?

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#8592
problem!
FORDBRADY throws Dwell Magazine a welcome  to Los Angeles cocktail party ~ for an incredible transformation, see how this 1926 Chinatown Theater  has become a modern loft/gallery space.

FEATUREDFORDBRADY throws Dwell Magazine a welcome to Los Angeles cocktail party ~ for an incredible transformation, see how this 1926 Chinatown Theater has become a modern loft/gallery space.

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#8591
problem!
CARGO's blu_ray collection ~ does this mean that blu_ray has definitely beat HD DVD? Has the beauty industry stepped in and picked sides? Makeup ready for your high-definition moments.

FEATUREDCARGO's blu_ray collection ~ does this mean that blu_ray has definitely beat HD DVD? Has the beauty industry stepped in and picked sides? Makeup ready for your high-definition moments.

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#8580
problem!
Lobster Chair! Designed by Lund & Paarmann for the Verikon Furniture. Loving the woody exoskeleton with cozy plush leather interior to curl up in.

FEATUREDLobster Chair! Designed by Lund & Paarmann for the Verikon Furniture. Loving the woody exoskeleton with cozy plush leather interior to curl up in.

nice!
#8579
problem!
Miracle Fruit aka MAGIC BERRIES! Review... i got my hands on some of these magical red berries that turn anything sour/bitter that you eat... SWEET! It's quite a bizarre experience, see the close up pictures.

FEATUREDMiracle Fruit aka MAGIC BERRIES! Review... i got my hands on some of these magical red berries that turn anything sour/bitter that you eat... SWEET! It's quite a bizarre experience, see the close up pictures.

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#8557
problem!
On fun goodies Oscar Nominees are getting... Motorola went all out one some personalized packaging for the ROKR E8 for them!

FEATUREDOn fun goodies Oscar Nominees are getting... Motorola went all out one some personalized packaging for the ROKR E8 for them!

nice!
#8546
problem!
A studio and library for Andrew Berman, a writer on Long Island.

FEATUREDA studio and library for Andrew Berman, a writer on Long Island.

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#8535
problem!
Form Us With Love has designed the "Shogun" ~ a terry robe for the men; to help them feel part playboy, part samurai, part sunday lounge ready... all in a chic  black.

FEATUREDForm Us With Love has designed the "Shogun" ~ a terry robe for the men; to help them feel part playboy, part samurai, part sunday lounge ready... all in a chic black.

nice!
#8515
problem!
The illustrations on Prada's SS08 bags... and campaign backgrounds... and this incredible 17 x 200 foot wallpaper  tell some crazy mythical story of dragons, faeries, and more.

FEATUREDThe illustrations on Prada's SS08 bags... and campaign backgrounds... and this incredible 17 x 200 foot wallpaper tell some crazy mythical story of dragons, faeries, and more.

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#8512
problem!
Updated! Cynthia scanned and emailed over some pics of the interior of those mysterious Louis Vuitton City Guides!

FEATUREDUpdated! Cynthia scanned and emailed over some pics of the interior of those mysterious Louis Vuitton City Guides!

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#8511
problem!
the final installment in David Attenborough's "Life" series is here! Life In Cold Blood ~ incredible BBC series all about reptiles! It looks amazing, planet earth fans be ready to drool!

FEATUREDthe final installment in David Attenborough's "Life" series is here! Life In Cold Blood ~ incredible BBC series all about reptiles! It looks amazing, planet earth fans be ready to drool!

nice!
#8503
problem!
Oh, Murakami. He's stolen his own billboard off of Melrose and had it sent back to japan, b/c he loved the street art from Auger/Revok once he saw it on the internet.

FEATUREDOh, Murakami. He's stolen his own billboard off of Melrose and had it sent back to japan, b/c he loved the street art from Auger/Revok once he saw it on the internet.

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#8501
problem!
To those in Super Tuesday States ~ go vote! And to every voter... take pictures!!! And contribute to the Polling Place Photo Project - by Design Observer, AIGA, and the NY Times.

FEATUREDTo those in Super Tuesday States ~ go vote! And to every voter... take pictures!!! And contribute to the Polling Place Photo Project - by Design Observer, AIGA, and the NY Times.

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#8494
problem!
We've all the seen the gallery of creative business cards and were awed.  Now prepare to pick your jaw up off the ground and check out the first animated business card!  I don't think I could afford to give these out to people!

VIDEOWe've all the seen the gallery of creative business cards and were awed. Now prepare to pick your jaw up off the ground and check out the first animated business card! I don't think I could afford to give these out to people!

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#8486
problem!
Superbowl XLII is over ~ but you can still see all the ads! Here are my favorites from today's game.

FEATUREDSuperbowl XLII is over ~ but you can still see all the ads! Here are my favorites from today's game.

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#8466
problem!
"Love Is In The Air" ~ Carlos Aires cut vinyl record silhouettes.

FEATURED"Love Is In The Air" ~ Carlos Aires cut vinyl record silhouettes.

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#8465
problem!
Trampoline Billboard, An ambient outdoor stunt done in Brussels for the RAV4 Cross Sport.

VIDEOTrampoline Billboard, An ambient outdoor stunt done in Brussels for the RAV4 Cross Sport.

nice!
#8453
problem!
New work from Decapitator:  the londonpaper hijack video.

VIDEONew work from Decapitator: the londonpaper hijack video.

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#8448
problem!
Since we can't get enough of Ben Lawson (#7943) ~ with valentine's day around the corner, we had to feature his incredible tentacled octopus hearts!

FEATUREDSince we can't get enough of Ben Lawson (#7943) ~ with valentine's day around the corner, we had to feature his incredible tentacled octopus hearts!

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#8447
problem!
Matter Box Unboxed! There is some seriously fun branding going on in these free boxes~ so for anyone who didn't get the box in #8403, see the pics, video, and break down of whats inside!

FEATUREDMatter Box Unboxed! There is some seriously fun branding going on in these free boxes~ so for anyone who didn't get the box in #8403, see the pics, video, and break down of whats inside!

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#8444
problem!
Valentine's Candy Hearts in three variations: Dejected, Dysfunctional, and Dumped. And in the dumped selection there is even one that says "U HAVE A BLOG".

FEATUREDValentine's Candy Hearts in three variations: Dejected, Dysfunctional, and Dumped. And in the dumped selection there is even one that says "U HAVE A BLOG".

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#8436
problem!
Alex + Chloe are launching a pop up store in LA tomorrow... and they have some fun oxidized silver pieces featuring dangerously fun inverted diamonds in the Black Diamonds collection.

FEATUREDAlex + Chloe are launching a pop up store in LA tomorrow... and they have some fun oxidized silver pieces featuring dangerously fun inverted diamonds in the Black Diamonds collection.

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#8426
problem!
NOTCOT Sneak Peak: Working Class Heroes launches Unfold ~ a new slim multipurpose laptop bag of leather and canvas ~ on Monday!

FEATUREDNOTCOT Sneak Peak: Working Class Heroes launches Unfold ~ a new slim multipurpose laptop bag of leather and canvas ~ on Monday!

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#8415
problem!
Incredibly fun *free* weekly calendar from CIA ~ Covent Garden’s illustration agency!

FEATUREDIncredibly fun *free* weekly calendar from CIA ~ Covent Garden’s illustration agency!

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#8406
problem!
Finally got hands on with a Zune ~ here is some insight on fun tiny design details from the unboxing, premium headphones, and is that an ipod nano in the warning label?

FEATUREDFinally got hands on with a Zune ~ here is some insight on fun tiny design details from the unboxing, premium headphones, and is that an ipod nano in the warning label?

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#8381
problem!
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