VIDEONicholas Hanna's Water Calligraphy Device for Beijing Design Week.

VIDEOThe Eye Candy shop allows the packaging to ‘become the shop’ and vice-versa. Interesting concept by Creneau International.

FEATUREDAdventures with Molecular Gastronomy at lunch in Munich ~ Proscuitto e melone where it is melon caviar with ham foam... squirting parsley from a syringe into tomato consommé... foie gras ice cream... air salad.

VIDEOAmy Shackleton creating an urban landscape painting without a paintbrush.

FEATUREDApple cider floats, marshmallow fondant flowers, and mini butterfinger cheesecakes are all part of this week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious.

VIDEOThe THINK exhibit by IBM combines unique experiences to engage visitors in a conversation about how we can improve the way we live and work through interactive data.

VIDEOHuman Bellagio Fountain - Kids doing a choreographed routine using water guns in a neighborhood pool.

FEATUREDTasteologie vs A Rainbow Trout ~ Montage Deer Valley invited us up to Utah to try our hand at fly fishing with delicious results.

VIDEOWasserklang Modulsystem by Niklas Roy is a water powered multichannel sound installation using a water wheel in the forge of Berlin's Technikmuseum drives eight mechanical music boxes, each playing a different song.

FEATUREDGlasshouse, a beautiful translucent walled polytunnel/glasshouse/pop up cafe by VONSUNG at Tramshed 2011.

FEATUREDRhino, walrus and octopus chairs from Maximo Riera. We finally get a chance to see these amazing pieces in person at 100% Design and take a look at some of their gorgeous details.

FEATUREDA closer look at some of the beer made for Montage Deer Valley in which we meet the hotel, Utah, the brewer, and an adorable dog.

FEATUREDReal-time face substitutions, etch-a-sketch with lasers and a view of the earth from space are all part of this week’s roundup from NOTCOT.org.

VIDEOLetterMPress for Mac means you can experiment with letterpressing on the ipad or your mac.

VIDEOA hydraulic typewriter that turns words into cocktails by morskoiboy.

VIDEOMercedes-Benz: Stayin’ Alive Advert ~ the animals rejoice and dance when they don't get hit...

FEATURED24 hours in the Côte d'Azur bouncing from Monaco in and out of Italy exploring the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster... so many beautiful adventures see it all rounded up in one crazy photo spread!

VIDEOBody architect Lucy McRae makes her debut as a director with this kaleidoscopic dance clip for Australian synth-pop outfit Rat Vs Possum.

VIDEO30 ways to kill a cowboy is a small animation that shows the acrobatics a western actor goes throught once he get shot. Funny and true, by Ed Barrett. It's also an upcoming portable game: Ready, Steady, Bang!

VIDEOLaser Craze, a laser cuter with etch-a-sketch like controls by Nick Leindecker of the Stanford Optical Society.

VIDEODefy trailer 2. The Danny Harf project. Extreme sports shot beautifully. They traveled the globe and chased the most groundbreaking stunts using kicker step-ups, helicopters, and more.

FEATUREDLaser cut ham and crackers! Vauxhall area laser cutting shop and studio Cut Laser Cut, works with unexpected materials, creating laser masterpieces, cutting and engraving materials from fabrics to foods!

VIDEOA beautiful time-lapse video taken from the front of the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth.

FEATUREDDoing laps on the Mercedes-Benz Bremen Factory Test Track in the 2012 C63 Coupé with performance package in a gorgeous matte black... see the video! My cheeks still feel the g-forces.

FEATUREDAdventures in Soller, Mallorca, Spain ~ pirate ships, awesome water bottles, lighthouses, amazing views sunset, dinner at Es Faro, and goats.

FEATUREDWhere in the world is NOTCOT? From planes and helicopters to roadtrips in vintage and new super cars to ferries and trains... hoping in and out of 6 countries, 5 languages, and more in the last 2+ weeks... here's an animated map.

FEATUREDOperation Window Seat: Monaco - Nice - Munich. First section by helicopter! With video! And then a peek at the stunning alps, the lakes hidden within, the towns and golf courses... and some amazing sail boats!

VIDEOMediating Mediums - The Digital 3d

FEATUREDConcrete Cow found while driving in Monaco! It's like a concrete truck + cow... as art? Or mascot? Or logo? Anyone know the story?

FEATUREDChriopher Jarratt’s ‘Take a Shot’ exhibition at the YCN shop and library on Rivington Street is filled with beautiful, colorful slingshots. They are both works of art as well as a means of making art when coupled with paintballs!

FEATUREDLe Mans Red ~ from Mercedes-AMG SLS paint job to nail polish color, i couldn't resist seeing how the two matched up...

VIDEOThe story behind the brand, Ferrari.

FEATUREDCar as smartphone? ~ Mercedes-AMG SLS browses the web, becomes WLAN hotspot, runs android (so you can write apps for it?), has a G-meter, race mode, and more...

FEATUREDSweet Play is a concept of modular chocolates designed by Elsa Lambinet.

VIDEOSaul Bass inspired title sequence for Dexter. Just feels right.

VIDEOOne of the most amazing miniature models you will ever see. Knuffingen Airport by Miniature Wunderland.

FEATUREDDesignersblock at the London Design Festival. Here's a look at the press preview of the exhibition which makes great use of the Farmiloe Bldg. Full of unexpected touches, elaborate bizarre costumes, and performances.

VIDEOThe Rogue DZN Armadillo:161 bracelet in motion.

FEATUREDThe Mercedes-AMG Private Lounge in Affalterbach is my black and white modern dream space filled with automotive and design inspiration set in what was once farm land... and the mural is made of TAPE! Amazing details.

FEATUREDGet inspired for your next adventure with this roundup from NotVentures. This week’s picks include hot restaurants in Paris, a guide to Budapest and Istanbul reimagined.

VIDEOSub City Paris and New York, films by Sarah Klein and Tom Mason (Redglass Pictures).

FEATUREDSpanair has awesome graphical icons on a huge wall sized map in Barcelona airport representing the various cities they fly to.

FEATUREDGran Turismo 5 set up in the Mercedes Benz Bremen Factory Lobby ~ Nürburgring mat with every twist and turn labeled, engine like holder for the PS3, Logitech wheel set up, and more...

FEATUREDOperation Window Seat: PMI-BCN at sunrise!

VIDEOPublic Resonance captures the design of a device that allows the musician to resonate with the audience using natural resonance in everyday street objects. Designed by Sam Weller in collaboration with Yamaha and RCA.

VIDEOBeautiful polagraphs and instructions on how to build your own machine, from Sandy Noble.

FEATUREDA beautiful nest of whole wheat carbonara with caviar, avocado halibut crudo, and gelato topped in cotton candy.... just some of the amazing dishes at Culina, a modern Italian restaurant in Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

VIDEODidactic Experiences. This captures Southern California Institute of Architecture's annual September graduation and thesis show. It was shot over a three day event.

VIDEOIncredible and simple printer concept from Artefact called See What You Print (SWYP).

FEATUREDBy sheer luck and an unreliable sense of direction, I discovered Nobrow on Great Eastern Street, in East London. What a gem! Nobrow is part shop, part studio and part gallery and they publish an incredible series of books and screenprints.

FEATUREDCatch up on a week of fashion’s finest with NotCouture.

FEATUREDDemitasse ~ Little Tokyo's new cafe and coffee bar features a ever rotating variety of single source coffees like this freshly siphoned pot of Tanzanian Peaberry Kanyovu... and a fun video of the siphon in action!

FEATUREDThere’s something about the way Hard Graft always manages to craft their accessories that brings an air of elegance and rugged simplicity in balance. We take a closer look at he extremely versatile looking Square1 Holdall in Driftwood.

VIDEOArturo Castro's real time face substitution technique developed using the opensource framework.

VIDEOCoca-Cola – Experience The Great Happyfication

FEATUREDDancing spiders, carved tires and an encounter with zero gravity are all part of this week at NOTCOT.org.

FEATUREDUnboxing the GoBandit HD Action Camera ~ a look at the packaging, hardware, and software overlays that allow you to visualize location, speed, and altitude throughout the videos.

FEATUREDInside our suite at La Residencia, Deia, Mallorca ~ from the amazing views, to the four poster bed (with tv that comes out of nowhere) ~ the huge bathroom to the donkeys, olive groves, and organic garden...

FEATUREDDiscovering a little Cove hidden away in Deia, Mallorca, Spain ~ with cute little shore/cliff side restaurants, cats that hang out on the cliffs, and beautifully clear waters...

VIDEOTokyo caught in slow motion by Alex Lee.

VIDEOOctfalls installation by Ryoichi Kurokawa. One of a thousand ways to defeat entropy.

VIDEOExtraordinary footage of the courtship of the peacock jumping spider in Australia.

VIDEOA documentary about the island of Texel, its eccentric inhabitants and the strange things that wash up on its shores.

VIDEOArrested Motion filmmaker Carlos Gonzalez follows Portuguese-born artist Vhils as he completes his latest work on the streets of Venice, California.

VIDEOStunning video showcasing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on the border of Minnesota and Canada by Carl Martin.

VIDEOGoogle Flight search is a feature that helps you explore air travel options for a number of cities, and plan your trip with just a few clicks of the mouse.

VIDEOA Film dedicated to wakeskating dedicated to filming. Featuring Reed Hansen, Grant Roberts, Matt Manzari, Chris Kallas, Dieter Humpsch, Brian Grubb, Nick Taylor, Brandon Thomas and more..

FEATUREDA stunning showcase of Swedish Design, Hemma, which means ‘home’ in Swedish, is one of two exhibitions of Swedish Design Goes to London hosted in the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence, a beautiful 18th century house.

VIDEOEvery year a group of the world’s elite designers & technologists take to the shores of Brighton to meld their minds into FLASH ON THE BEACH. This year director Bradley G Munkowitz made the honors with a spectacular video!

FEATUREDLa Residencia, Mallorca at night ~ a look at the stunning star studded night sky from the patio. Day one of my Orient Express escape amidst this chaotic euro-trip.

FEATUREDNoma Bar's ‘Cut-it-Out’, a sculptural, 750kg die cut machine at Outline Editions as part of this year’s London Design Festival. Beautiful designs and a chance to use the machine make your own Noma Bar cut outs!

FEATUREDArtfully plated food takes on a new meaning at Playa. Chef John Sedlar serves up delicious mixed media art installations, cleverly utilizing art under glass to recontextualize the food on the plate and change the story it tells.

FEATUREDFirst night in Mallorca ~ Tapas at Son Moragues Terrace & Bar in La Residencia... from Iberico ham to albondigas, to octopus in beautiful tins, to foie gras wrapped in ham with figs and so much more...

FEATUREDAdventures to Goodwood Revival on the Ferry from France ~ you'd be amazed at all the cars in there... it was like leaping back in time!

FEATUREDVintage Tesco's Supermarket popped up at Goodwood Revival ~ and the vintage packaging filling the shelves is a trip! You have to see the repackaged vintage classic british candies for sale!

VIDEOWelcome to Zero Gravity, where you cannot tell if time sped up or slowed down. Filmed in beautiful burned-blue and yellow HD tones, your breath catches at the possible freedom.

FEATUREDCatching up with Dyson's latest inventions, including the new Dyson Hot heater. And we get a peek under the hood with some dissected Dyson machines!

FEATUREDRubber tree bridges, Argentinian glaciers, and a caravan on the water are all part of this week’s roundup from NotVentures.

VIDEOAurora Islandica, a Northern Lights time lapse, by Agust Ingvarsson should be watched in HD, full-screen.

VIDEOA prototype pop-up card by Kyle Bean for the former Commonwealth Institute, home of the new Design Museum due to open in 2014. The card will be available from the Design Museum Shop later in this year.

VIDEOSprout, a way of turning empty milk jugs into watering cans from Evan Gant of Altitude.

VIDEOA 1969 Mustang Coupe created entirely out of paper by Jonathan Brand.

VIDEOSense of Patterns, beautiful series of printed data visualizing the behavior of crowds in public spaces.

FEATUREDA perfectly designed, executed and situated lens and mirror transform the Geometric staircase of St Paul's Cathedral! We sneak a peek at John Pawson and Swarovski Crystal Palace's minimalist masterpiece, Perspectives.

FEATUREDAwesome use of Robot arms in the interactive displays at BMW's booth at Frankfurt Auto show ~ see the videos of them all in action!

VIDEOA glimpse behind-the-scenes at vistœ's London workshop.

VIDEOPlywerk, an a frame-free ecoconscious way to exhibit artwork and photos.

FEATUREDA new gnocchi board from Williams-Sonoma gets put to the test with some beautiful purple potatoes!

VIDEOA Boatload of Inventors by Xperia Studio is a short film about a boat full of hackers, designers, and tinkerers playing with the new Arduino ADK boards which can be controlled from a mobile device. Looks like a fun place to play!

VIDEOJapanese Fountain With Collapsing Water Patterns

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious include durian snowskin mooncakes, sweet summery watermelon martinis and a sumptuous blueberry and cognac pudding.

VIDEOHacking Nasdaq for a good cause: happiness up, greed down. Made by Dawn, Amsterdam

FEATUREDThe Melting Chair by Philipp Aduat ~ beautifully sculptural, and so very terminator like with its liquid metal looking form.

FEATUREDThe unexpected side of Frankfurt Auto Show - From Mercedes bobble dog to SLK Nail polish, Lotus Backgammon, Citroen weights, Maserati Ethernet cords, Bugatti Deodorant, USB keys, and more...

FEATUREDCars for Kids found at the Frankfurt Auto Show ~ toddler rides from Porsche, Audi, BMW, and Hyundai.

FEATUREDUp close with the life sized Bumblebee from Transformers at the Chevy booth at IAA Frankfurt Auto Show.

VIDEOThe fourth episode in The Scout's craftsmanship series turns its eye on wood turner and sculptor, Josh Vogel of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co.

FEATUREDWalrus chairs, skulls made of fruit and a concert of goldfish are all part of this week’s roundup from NOTCOT.org.

FEATUREDWhat happens when you plug two Plumen design light bulbs, a Blue Loung Mini Dock iPhone charger, and a lamp together? Mashup iPhone Charging Super Lamp!

FEATUREDThe Mercedes F 125! Hydrogen F-cell Plug-in Hybrid was unveiled tonight ~ here's an up close look at the little details press photos don't give you... love the door handle icon!

FEATUREDThe car and Mercedes Benz turns 125 this year ~ and the history of Mercedes can be relived through model cars (and a stuffed moose) through the in-between of this escalator! See the video and an early look at their IAA booth!

VIDEOLogology 2, a picture of unique brand expressions that answer changes and are meant to grow with time.

FEATURED“Youth is not a matter of age, it is a mindset” says Evian ~ so i climbed up a tree with their 2012 Fashion Limited Edition bottle by André Courrèges.

VIDEONo 1 The Distiller, a film by Made by hand captures a visit to the Breuckelen Distilling Company, the first gin distiller in Brooklyn since prohibition.

FEATUREDMutewatch! The unboxing ~ here's a close up look at their gorgeous packaging and details of the minimalist new watch up close. You tap, swipe, caress, flick, and pinch to interact with it!

VIDEO3 years of travelling through space, time, continuum... by Eran Hakim.

FEATUREDA brilliant abstract video from the mind of a food stylist Charlotte Omnés. Lobsters, fencing, and music from Black Moth Super Rainbow!

FEATUREDAlice Waters and Levi's team up with their artistic friends (including Dave Eggers and Sophia Coppola to name a few) and make T-shirts supporting Edible Schoolyard. Even the tags can be planted!

VIDEOLos Angeles, Sydney, and Vancouver ~ the latest installment of Live the Language videos ~ beautifully moving mini films with fun typography that will make you want to up and GO now!

FEATUREDIncase x Ace Hotel have created a fun line of bags and accessories with the motto ~ It's What's Inside That Counts! Take a peek into the Dopp Kit they just sent over.

FEATUREDInside the world of Levi's ~ from the folding ruler Curve ID installation and the history of the 501, to edible gardens and the new Commuter 511 collection, and more!

VIDEODenial Hits the Fan, a video from The Climate Reality Project.

VIDEORussian artist Lora Zombie at work in her studio for her upcoming solo show in Toronto, Canada presented by Eyes On Walls.

VIDEOThe Quoddy workshop in Maine, as captured by Oliver Wilkins.

FEATUREDA Zambian safari, an escape in the Philippines and top destinations for volcano lovers are all part of this week's roundup from NotVentures.

VIDEORows and rows of Marty Mcfly's Kicks a.k.a Nike Mag 2011.

VIDEOThis incredible 3D drawing machine lets you draw in a different perspective. Designed by artists Ryan and Trevor Oakes.

VIDEOQuiet Ensemble use the movement of goldfish to create sounds in "Quintetto". The movement of the 5 goldfish are translated into digital sound signals to create a live concert.

FEATUREDCODA ~ the Los Angeles tech startup/electric car company - launches their first "Experience Center" in Century City Mall with a Test Drive Center directly below in the parking garage. Take a peek inside the super eco, apple store like space.

VIDEODr. Roger Hanlon who studies cephalopod camouflage at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA describes the mesmerizing "passing cloud" pattern displayed by the male Giant Australian cuttlefish.

VIDEOMagnetic Void by James Miller captures the former British United Shoe Machinery Company (BUSM) in Leicester.

VIDEO“Trouble in Lemur Land", an online documentary following primatologist Eric Patel on his quest to save the silky sifaka.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes rainbow cupcakes, mouse melons, Gin Lime Rickeys and more.

VIDEOTravel through a mesmerizing scene, frozen in time (without the help of CG or special FX). This stunning Pepsi Films promo video for the London Film Festival was made by Chen+Wong.

FEATUREDThe new bat cave, perfectly arranged alphabet soup and wing-powered mind-control circuitry are all part of this week’s NOTCOT.org roundup.

FEATUREDFridgeezoo ~ Little fridge companions that encourage you not to leave the fridge door open and a series of hilarious videos showing them in action.

VIDEOGorgeous animation for 'Only the Brave Foundation' from Brand New School and Antidote, featuring some stunning artwork from the likes of Sol Linero, Damien Correll and Stephen Kelleher.

FEATUREDPorsche Design P’1820 Scarf ~ their first fashion sketch! From 1977! Now transformed into their limited edition (200 pieces) silk scarf available globally on Fashion's Night Out

VIDEOLove waking up to the inspiring GoPro videos people make ~ this one is takes you to chase monster waves with Jaime Sterling on an epic international journey that culminates in his 2011 Big Wave World Championship. Fun graphic overlays!

VIDEONew York Illustrator Yoko Furusho live in Barcelona at the store Ikiru.

VIDEO'Re-Thinking Progress: The Circular Economy", a video from the Ellen Macarthur Foundation.

FEATUREDThe beautiful Dalton Eastern Curve Garden in Dalston, London. An unexpected urban green space situated on a former railway line.

VIDEOHello_world! is a documentary about open-source software by Ultra Lab that covers opeFrameworks, Processing, and Pure Data. The video is full of amazing artists, many of whom are all over NOTCOT!

VIDEOMaking of Graffiti Lovers Markers.

VIDEOKnock Clock, 48hours design project created at CIID's Summer School 2011 during 'Physical Prototyping' week, taught by Massimo Banzi.

FEATUREDThe Art of Beer ~ perusing the beer section of Whole Foods is always a graphic design/packaging feast for the eyes... so many fascinating labels! Take a peek at a few that jumped out today! (And an octopus cube.)

VIDEOScott Campbell and filmmaker Casey Neistat make their own makeshift tattoo gun.

FEATUREDDalston’s FARM:shop is literally a farm in a shop. Once a derelict store, it is now a shop/cafe/meeting place and farm all in one, complete with a backyard polytunnel, aquaria, hydroponics, and rooftop living chickens!

VIDEOThis is possibly the first Digital 3D Rendered Film, made in 1972 by Ed Catmull, the founder of Pixar, and Fred Parke with Robert B. Ingebretsen.

FEATUREDTovolo Pie Molds ~ These contraptions make pie crust cutting and pie filling a breeze for hand held pies!

FEATUREDGet ready for the weekend, with a roundup of travel inspiration from NotVentures. This week’s roundup includes picnics in Portland, emigrating to New Zealand and the undiscovered charms of the Antilles!

VIDEOPure Data read as pure data is an audio visual trip through the back of the binary code, and its hidden qualities: structure, logic, rhythm, redundancy, composition...

FEATUREDGear Patrol x Onia Limited edition Amaury Board Short ~ hand delivered and unboxed in a 2012 Nissan GT-R. Take a peek at the design details of both, as well as the "High surf warning around current location.”

VIDEOEARTH TO DISK [ART OF FAILURE - 2011] is a project that uses the earth elevation data. The height informations of the globe are analogically transposed on a 12 inch record.