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Alite Super Light Chairs are a mere ~1.5 lbs and pop together like a mini tent meets butterfly chair, and comfy enough for a full sized human! The details of the ripstop nylon and aluminum frame combo are worth a look...

FEATUREDAlite Super Light Chairs are a mere ~1.5 lbs and pop together like a mini tent meets butterfly chair, and comfy enough for a full sized human! The details of the ripstop nylon and aluminum frame combo are worth a look...

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Ever wonder what snails get up to? Dr. Dave Hodgson led a team at the University of Exeter to tag snails with LEDs and UV paint to track their movements.

VIDEOEver wonder what snails get up to? Dr. Dave Hodgson led a team at the University of Exeter to tag snails with LEDs and UV paint to track their movements.

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Great new kids book, Hide & Eek! by Rebecca Sutherland, Hat-Trick and Knock Knock hides surprises that are only revealed by flashlight.

VIDEOGreat new kids book, Hide & Eek! by Rebecca Sutherland, Hat-Trick and Knock Knock hides surprises that are only revealed by flashlight.

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New TV Spot from Trunk animation's Pete Mellor for The Car Buying Service. A masterclass in timing and pace.

VIDEONew TV Spot from Trunk animation's Pete Mellor for The Car Buying Service. A masterclass in timing and pace.

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So Ill Holds ~ fun packaging, branding, and mesmerizingly crazy designs for rock climbing holds. With names and shapes after body parts, diseases, phobias and more...

FEATUREDSo Ill Holds ~ fun packaging, branding, and mesmerizingly crazy designs for rock climbing holds. With names and shapes after body parts, diseases, phobias and more...

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Petswag's Lucky Dog Swag Bag is a fun bag of treats where the proceeds go to a good cause! Contents are re-curated monthly and make a great gift. Take a peek inside!

FEATUREDPetswag's Lucky Dog Swag Bag is a fun bag of treats where the proceeds go to a good cause! Contents are re-curated monthly and make a great gift. Take a peek inside!

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Cheetah vs Greyhound - World's Fastest Dog In Super Slow Motion by Earth Unplugged, films these extremely fast animals with high speed cameras, breaks down their movements, and how they achieve such speed.

VIDEOCheetah vs Greyhound - World's Fastest Dog In Super Slow Motion by Earth Unplugged, films these extremely fast animals with high speed cameras, breaks down their movements, and how they achieve such speed.

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Human Harp Turns Bridges Into Musical Instruments.

VIDEOHuman Harp Turns Bridges Into Musical Instruments.

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Erin Loechner for Rivet & Sway. There’s something so elegantly simple yet evocative with the personalities they’ve created for each glasses frame through hinting at the life that goes with them through the carefully curated objects…

FEATUREDErin Loechner for Rivet & Sway. There’s something so elegantly simple yet evocative with the personalities they’ve created for each glasses frame through hinting at the life that goes with them through the carefully curated objects…

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Ivan Cash at Miami Ad School Speaks on the the Value of Creating Personal Projects Versus Ads, and shares the following projects: Snail Mail My Email, The Passenger Project, & Selfless Portraits. July 29, 2013, San Francisco, CA.

VIDEOIvan Cash at Miami Ad School Speaks on the the Value of Creating Personal Projects Versus Ads, and shares the following projects: Snail Mail My Email, The Passenger Project, & Selfless Portraits. July 29, 2013, San Francisco, CA.

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The Secret Story of Toys by filmmaker Anthony Ladesich's goes indide the studio of toy makers and prototypers Jason Frailey, Adam Smith and Adrienne Smith as they sculpt and craft works of art.

VIDEOThe Secret Story of Toys by filmmaker Anthony Ladesich's goes indide the studio of toy makers and prototypers Jason Frailey, Adam Smith and Adrienne Smith as they sculpt and craft works of art.

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BBC Science Club's brief history of physics.

VIDEOBBC Science Club's brief history of physics.

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Knopper Galls ~ did you know there are wasps growing inside of these crazy growths on acorns? Take a peek inside...

FEATUREDKnopper Galls ~ did you know there are wasps growing inside of these crazy growths on acorns? Take a peek inside...

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Netflix's Orange Is The New Black show is pretty fun... and they've taken it to the next level with PRISON RECIPES! From pad thai to cheesecake to tamales and more... fun graphics, great concept.

FEATUREDNetflix's Orange Is The New Black show is pretty fun... and they've taken it to the next level with PRISON RECIPES! From pad thai to cheesecake to tamales and more... fun graphics, great concept.

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Spy Optic Happy Lens Sunglasses ~ a close up look at the details (and science) of the new Fold, matte blue Helm, and premium Crosstown Haight. Love the tiny happy face and packaging details too!

FEATUREDSpy Optic Happy Lens Sunglasses ~ a close up look at the details (and science) of the new Fold, matte blue Helm, and premium Crosstown Haight. Love the tiny happy face and packaging details too!

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Inspiration: Indianapolis, IN! 14 quick hours filled with exploration with the Butler Bulldogs, the Mug 'n Bun drive-in by the speedway, Doc's Architectural Salvage, Homespun local goods and more...

FEATUREDInspiration: Indianapolis, IN! 14 quick hours filled with exploration with the Butler Bulldogs, the Mug 'n Bun drive-in by the speedway, Doc's Architectural Salvage, Homespun local goods and more...

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Inside Shapeways Eindhoven ~ Dezeen takes us on a tour with community manager, Bart Veldhuizen. I love seeing how they compactly pack in as many prints as possible for efficiency...

VIDEOInside Shapeways Eindhoven ~ Dezeen takes us on a tour with community manager, Bart Veldhuizen. I love seeing how they compactly pack in as many prints as possible for efficiency...

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The Fisherman and the Fly - Independent animation studios in Sao Paulo Brazil, Big Studios' newest project!

VIDEOThe Fisherman and the Fly - Independent animation studios in Sao Paulo Brazil, Big Studios' newest project!

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Lobester West in Encinitas, CA opened recently, and we got a peek inside at their delicious lobster and shrimp rolls (and massive whoope pie!)

FEATUREDLobester West in Encinitas, CA opened recently, and we got a peek inside at their delicious lobster and shrimp rolls (and massive whoope pie!)

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 “This Must Be The Only Fantasy”, the new film from Rodarte and Todd Cole, produced by The Creators Project, featuring Elijah Wood and original music by Beach House.

VIDEO “This Must Be The Only Fantasy”, the new film from Rodarte and Todd Cole, produced by The Creators Project, featuring Elijah Wood and original music by Beach House.

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Motion sculptures for CCTV Documentary.

VIDEOMotion sculptures for CCTV Documentary.

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Baileys Chocolat Luxe combines Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey, and cream, which marbles beautifully with water... Here's a peek at the launch with Bompas & Parr filled with Culinary Alchemy, marbled foods, chocolate and rhapsodomancy!

FEATUREDBaileys Chocolat Luxe combines Belgian chocolate, Irish whiskey, and cream, which marbles beautifully with water... Here's a peek at the launch with Bompas & Parr filled with Culinary Alchemy, marbled foods, chocolate and rhapsodomancy!

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The Ms-Renata Vletten container ship delivers its cargo in the Port of Rotterdam in this time-lapse video.

VIDEOThe Ms-Renata Vletten container ship delivers its cargo in the Port of Rotterdam in this time-lapse video.

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Lovely Half Cut Tea video with Nick Olson & Lilah Horwitz - they quit their jobs and built a house of found windows! The nicest bit is about how building something as big as a house helped her realize she could do anything!

VIDEOLovely Half Cut Tea video with Nick Olson & Lilah Horwitz - they quit their jobs and built a house of found windows! The nicest bit is about how building something as big as a house helped her realize she could do anything!

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Step inside Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Voice Tunnel' in New York City.

VIDEOStep inside Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's 'Voice Tunnel' in New York City.

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Poke! Our simple recipe that we use with fresh salmon and tuna!

FEATUREDPoke! Our simple recipe that we use with fresh salmon and tuna!

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3Destruct was originally designed specifically for the Biennale d’art contemporain. It has since then been adapted to be presented in various venues.

VIDEO3Destruct was originally designed specifically for the Biennale d’art contemporain. It has since then been adapted to be presented in various venues.

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The Scrubba - it's like a fancy dry sack washing machine that is 2x effective as hand washing… with fun illustrative packaging!

FEATUREDThe Scrubba - it's like a fancy dry sack washing machine that is 2x effective as hand washing… with fun illustrative packaging!

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Phillip Stearns explains his process of creating his Glitch Textiles, made from patterns produced from a computers memory.

VIDEOPhillip Stearns explains his process of creating his Glitch Textiles, made from patterns produced from a computers memory.

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Nightvision by Luke Shepard is a timelapse film capturing some of Europe's most iconic works of architecture with timelapse.

VIDEONightvision by Luke Shepard is a timelapse film capturing some of Europe's most iconic works of architecture with timelapse.

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STR/KE MVMNT (Strike Movement) - this new athletic line takes its design inspiration from "skateboarding and going to punk rock and hip hop shows" resulting in clean styling and fun colors! (And the shoes have pleasure pockets!)

FEATUREDSTR/KE MVMNT (Strike Movement) - this new athletic line takes its design inspiration from "skateboarding and going to punk rock and hip hop shows" resulting in clean styling and fun colors! (And the shoes have pleasure pockets!)

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Ford Racing's 600hp Fiesta rallycross cars are in LA for the X Games and I got ride with rally champ, Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen while drifting at 100mph! See pics and videos of the cars, tools, and some serious driving...

FEATUREDFord Racing's 600hp Fiesta rallycross cars are in LA for the X Games and I got ride with rally champ, Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen while drifting at 100mph! See pics and videos of the cars, tools, and some serious driving...

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Outdoor Retailer Show Summer '13 is filled with designer inspiration! From lots of  large texty motivation, to great logos/branding, fun products and unexpected booth displays and more!

FEATUREDOutdoor Retailer Show Summer '13 is filled with designer inspiration! From lots of large texty motivation, to great logos/branding, fun products and unexpected booth displays and more!

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Baladéo G-Series Ultralight Pocket Knives are amazing. Weighing in as light as 15 GRAMS... yet also strong, feel great in your hand, and they pride themselves on combining “an excellent grip and the pleasure of the perfect cut.”

FEATUREDBaladéo G-Series Ultralight Pocket Knives are amazing. Weighing in as light as 15 GRAMS... yet also strong, feel great in your hand, and they pride themselves on combining “an excellent grip and the pleasure of the perfect cut.”

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EPIC Bar - in person at OR! We've finally tasted these meaty, gluten free, paleo friendly, gorgeously branded protein bars, and they are quite yummy! Take a peek at more of their branding, packaging and details! Turkey, Bison, or Beef flavors...

FEATUREDEPIC Bar - in person at OR! We've finally tasted these meaty, gluten free, paleo friendly, gorgeously branded protein bars, and they are quite yummy! Take a peek at more of their branding, packaging and details! Turkey, Bison, or Beef flavors...

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Ruffwear (one of our favorite dog brands!) had quite the woody booth at Outdoor Retailer. Take a peek at the  dog mannequins, new colors/patterns, hardware details, and a peek at new products to come!

FEATUREDRuffwear (one of our favorite dog brands!) had quite the woody booth at Outdoor Retailer. Take a peek at the dog mannequins, new colors/patterns, hardware details, and a peek at new products to come!

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Butler Overboots for kids ~ adorable branding/packaging (penguin logo!) and these overboots are soft and pliable but ready to take on snow, rain, etc and slip on right over your kids' shoes!

FEATUREDButler Overboots for kids ~ adorable branding/packaging (penguin logo!) and these overboots are soft and pliable but ready to take on snow, rain, etc and slip on right over your kids' shoes!

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Why Not Hand Over a “Shelter” to Hermit Crabs? from artist Aki Inomata is a series of 3D printed crab shells that have designed with buildings and cityscapes on them.

VIDEOWhy Not Hand Over a “Shelter” to Hermit Crabs? from artist Aki Inomata is a series of 3D printed crab shells that have designed with buildings and cityscapes on them.

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The Coravin System is a device that allows you to pour wine from a corked bottle without oxygen getting in.

VIDEOThe Coravin System is a device that allows you to pour wine from a corked bottle without oxygen getting in.

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Inspiration: San Diego! From glider port warning signs to giant inflatables to comic-con maddness and stunning views... and so much more.

FEATUREDInspiration: San Diego! From glider port warning signs to giant inflatables to comic-con maddness and stunning views... and so much more.

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Rav4 Outdoor Website - Using natural materials, all kinds of tech, hacked appliances (including a repurposed leaf blower) we quite literally built the RAV4 website on a 1.8km cycling track. It even Tweeted.

VIDEORav4 Outdoor Website - Using natural materials, all kinds of tech, hacked appliances (including a repurposed leaf blower) we quite literally built the RAV4 website on a 1.8km cycling track. It even Tweeted.

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Ford has 3D printed a vibrating shift knob for the Mustang using the motor from an Xbox controller and OpenXC. It helps teach you when to shift gears in a manual car...

VIDEOFord has 3D printed a vibrating shift knob for the Mustang using the motor from an Xbox controller and OpenXC. It helps teach you when to shift gears in a manual car...

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Adventures with the 2014 Toyota Tundra in Farmington, PA ~ I went offroading, shooting, exploring, towing tractors, playing with tigers and wolves, and so much more...

FEATUREDAdventures with the 2014 Toyota Tundra in Farmington, PA ~ I went offroading, shooting, exploring, towing tractors, playing with tigers and wolves, and so much more...

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Researchers from ETH Zurich have created the Distributed Flight Array which are modular robotic copters that are linked physically by magnets and electronically by push-pin connections.

VIDEOResearchers from ETH Zurich have created the Distributed Flight Array which are modular robotic copters that are linked physically by magnets and electronically by push-pin connections.

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Experiments in Speed is a film by Spindle Productions about Donhou Bicycles as they build a fixed gear bike that will go 100mph.

VIDEOExperiments in Speed is a film by Spindle Productions about Donhou Bicycles as they build a fixed gear bike that will go 100mph.

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RHex from researchers and engineers at the UNiversity of Pennsylvania is an all-terrain walking robot that could one day climb over rubble in a rescue mission or cross the desert with environmental sensors strapped to its back.

VIDEORHex from researchers and engineers at the UNiversity of Pennsylvania is an all-terrain walking robot that could one day climb over rubble in a rescue mission or cross the desert with environmental sensors strapped to its back.

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The Making of a Steinway & Sons piano is a time honored process. The film goes step by step through the factory in Astoria, NY.

VIDEOThe Making of a Steinway & Sons piano is a time honored process. The film goes step by step through the factory in Astoria, NY.

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The Big Build is a time-lapse of the new Goodyear blimps being built. The aging GZ-20 blimps are being replaced by three new Zeppelin NTs.

VIDEOThe Big Build is a time-lapse of the new Goodyear blimps being built. The aging GZ-20 blimps are being replaced by three new Zeppelin NTs.

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Cycles is a short film produced by Carrera about passion, culture and craftsmanship. It tells the story of those who have dedicated their lives to cycling in Italy from local cycles shops like Iride and Ciclistica Milano to legendary frame builders like Alberto Masi.

VIDEOCycles is a short film produced by Carrera about passion, culture and craftsmanship. It tells the story of those who have dedicated their lives to cycling in Italy from local cycles shops like Iride and Ciclistica Milano to legendary frame builders like Alberto Masi.

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Mesmerizing to watch Pardon My Dust as Peter Han demonstrates his "Dynamic Sketching" with chalk!

VIDEOMesmerizing to watch Pardon My Dust as Peter Han demonstrates his "Dynamic Sketching" with chalk!

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The Omen Blink Hoot + Hush Owls from course at SDCC13! Amazing packaging and toy details ~ take a peek at it all up close!

FEATUREDThe Omen Blink Hoot + Hush Owls from course at SDCC13! Amazing packaging and toy details ~ take a peek at it all up close!

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Rok Predin from Trunk Animation creates a beautiful film capturing some lovely childhood memories in 1980’s Slovenia.

VIDEORok Predin from Trunk Animation creates a beautiful film capturing some lovely childhood memories in 1980’s Slovenia.

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Wired Magazine goes behind the scenes to see how the Tesla Model S is made in this short film, The Window.

VIDEOWired Magazine goes behind the scenes to see how the Tesla Model S is made in this short film, The Window.

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Studio Swine's Can City - A portable device that can turn aluminum cans, etc into other objects (i.e. stools) right in the street!

VIDEOStudio Swine's Can City - A portable device that can turn aluminum cans, etc into other objects (i.e. stools) right in the street!

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Bompas & Parr throw quite the launch party for their new book Tutti Frutti! From jellies, rubik's cubes of fruits, fruit piils, banana tornados to inhale, and more in the masonic temple hidden within the Andaz Hotel at London Liverpool Street.

FEATUREDBompas & Parr throw quite the launch party for their new book Tutti Frutti! From jellies, rubik's cubes of fruits, fruit piils, banana tornados to inhale, and more in the masonic temple hidden within the Andaz Hotel at London Liverpool Street.

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T8 is a wirelessly controlled bio-inspired octopod robot made with high resolution 3D printed parts

VIDEOT8 is a wirelessly controlled bio-inspired octopod robot made with high resolution 3D printed parts

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BNTO by Cuppow! turns a canning jar into a lunchbox, separating wet ingredients from dry.

VIDEOBNTO by Cuppow! turns a canning jar into a lunchbox, separating wet ingredients from dry.

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The History of Typography by Ben Barrett-Forrest is an animated short made from 291 paper letters and 2,454 photographs.

VIDEOThe History of Typography by Ben Barrett-Forrest is an animated short made from 291 paper letters and 2,454 photographs.

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Researchers at NC State have developed a way to 3D print liquid metal into 3D structures at room temperature.

VIDEOResearchers at NC State have developed a way to 3D print liquid metal into 3D structures at room temperature.

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MIKIKO and Daito Manabe have teamed up to create a new projection mapping experience, this time on dancers.

VIDEOMIKIKO and Daito Manabe have teamed up to create a new projection mapping experience, this time on dancers.

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Nike's MAKING App ~ making use of their Materials Sustainability Index, this free app helps designers choose the best materials.

VIDEONike's MAKING App ~ making use of their Materials Sustainability Index, this free app helps designers choose the best materials.

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Nice minimalist ad ~ pure text and animated dots/lines with a great message about design from Apple. Designed By Apple - Intention.

VIDEONice minimalist ad ~ pure text and animated dots/lines with a great message about design from Apple. Designed By Apple - Intention.

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Fermob 1900 Hanging Arm Chair ~ a twist on the classic french bistro furniture look adapted into a swing! The video tour of the factory (and how happy everyone is) and how it's made is great too.

FEATUREDFermob 1900 Hanging Arm Chair ~ a twist on the classic french bistro furniture look adapted into a swing! The video tour of the factory (and how happy everyone is) and how it's made is great too.

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Ford Freeform Fabrication Technology is a new sheet metal forming and fabrication technique from the Ford Motor Company.

VIDEOFord Freeform Fabrication Technology is a new sheet metal forming and fabrication technique from the Ford Motor Company.

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The latest episode of Futurama "Forty Percent Leadbelly" (s7, e14) has bender 3D printing a folk singer's guitar on a Make-O-Matic!

VIDEOThe latest episode of Futurama "Forty Percent Leadbelly" (s7, e14) has bender 3D printing a folk singer's guitar on a Make-O-Matic!

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Fishing line strung along the ceiling... glue gun drizzled glue drips down... its strands sticking to the plastic sheet over the Mercedes-Benz CLA = a ghostly art piece  by Yasuaki Onishi. Beautiful making of!

VIDEOFishing line strung along the ceiling... glue gun drizzled glue drips down... its strands sticking to the plastic sheet over the Mercedes-Benz CLA = a ghostly art piece by Yasuaki Onishi. Beautiful making of!

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Pop Up Petanque amsterdam released their first collaboration with Le Coq Sportif.

VIDEOPop Up Petanque amsterdam released their first collaboration with Le Coq Sportif.

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Naturally Clicquot, the 100% biodegradable isothermal packaging created for Veuve Clicquot Champagne!

VIDEONaturally Clicquot, the 100% biodegradable isothermal packaging created for Veuve Clicquot Champagne!

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Shwood Eyewear visits Aaron Bamboo Fly Rods as they pay homage to some of Portland's most innovative crafters, artists, builders, writers, and designers that inspire the experimental makers in us all.

VIDEOShwood Eyewear visits Aaron Bamboo Fly Rods as they pay homage to some of Portland's most innovative crafters, artists, builders, writers, and designers that inspire the experimental makers in us all.

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Wine that comes with Toy Bulls! Torres' Sangre de Toro. A peek at the variations in bulls and packaging... so far we have 4, 5, 6, 7, how many are there total?

FEATUREDWine that comes with Toy Bulls! Torres' Sangre de Toro. A peek at the variations in bulls and packaging... so far we have 4, 5, 6, 7, how many are there total?

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Glass blower Boyd Sugiki working in his hot shop... as seen through a Flir thermal imaging camera.

VIDEOGlass blower Boyd Sugiki working in his hot shop... as seen through a Flir thermal imaging camera.

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Assisted by a roof-mounted solar panel and wind turbine, the Robotic Geodesic dome by commercial welder Scott Parenteau was presented at last month's Maker Faire in San Francisco.

VIDEOAssisted by a roof-mounted solar panel and wind turbine, the Robotic Geodesic dome by commercial welder Scott Parenteau was presented at last month's Maker Faire in San Francisco.

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RMJ Tactical Loggerhead Tomahawk! The close up look, unboxing, and peek at the crazy cautionary tales in their warning label... and there's even a skull crusher at the base that unscrews to access the sharpener!

FEATUREDRMJ Tactical Loggerhead Tomahawk! The close up look, unboxing, and peek at the crazy cautionary tales in their warning label... and there's even a skull crusher at the base that unscrews to access the sharpener!

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Adrift is a love letter to the fog of the San Francisco Bay Area. Simon Christen chased it for over two years to capture the magical interaction between the soft mist, the ridges of the California coast and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

VIDEOAdrift is a love letter to the fog of the San Francisco Bay Area. Simon Christen chased it for over two years to capture the magical interaction between the soft mist, the ridges of the California coast and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

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It is now the Future, isn't it time to start driving Electric Cars yet? Jehu Garcia thinks so, he converted his dream car into an Electric car in his own garage. See the process.

VIDEOIt is now the Future, isn't it time to start driving Electric Cars yet? Jehu Garcia thinks so, he converted his dream car into an Electric car in his own garage. See the process.

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Inspiration: Sitka, Alaska! Salmon fishing and seeing humpback whales, puffins, otters, deer, bald eagles, owls, albatrosses, giant slugs! Also a peek at the town, awesome packaging, fun logos, LiDAR scanning totem poles, and more!

FEATUREDInspiration: Sitka, Alaska! Salmon fishing and seeing humpback whales, puffins, otters, deer, bald eagles, owls, albatrosses, giant slugs! Also a peek at the town, awesome packaging, fun logos, LiDAR scanning totem poles, and more!

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Beautiful natural illustrations of Gabriela Tomczyk found at the Central St Martin's final show.

FEATUREDBeautiful natural illustrations of Gabriela Tomczyk found at the Central St Martin's final show.

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Meet BG - The Joburg Zoo's mascot and world's first live tweeting Honey Badger. Follow his badgery adventures @zootweetslive

VIDEOMeet BG - The Joburg Zoo's mascot and world's first live tweeting Honey Badger. Follow his badgery adventures @zootweetslive

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This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktails, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannolis, Grilled Artichokes with Crab Filling and more.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Strawberry Rhubarb Cocktails, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cannolis, Grilled Artichokes with Crab Filling and more.

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Cool video of HollerDesign's "farm to furniture" process. Logs are selectively harvested from the family farm, milled into lumber then made into furniture.

VIDEOCool video of HollerDesign's "farm to furniture" process. Logs are selectively harvested from the family farm, milled into lumber then made into furniture.

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Starbucks video telling the reversed story from coffee bean to coffee cup with beautiful animations.

VIDEOStarbucks video telling the reversed story from coffee bean to coffee cup with beautiful animations.

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A day at Disneyland captured through Google Glass.

VIDEOA day at Disneyland captured through Google Glass.

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3-D printed spout snaps onto plastic milk jugs repurposing them as useful watering cans. Ball lets you fill from the top, and it blocks the water as you pour so that it becomes a watering can of various strengths!

VIDEO3-D printed spout snaps onto plastic milk jugs repurposing them as useful watering cans. Ball lets you fill from the top, and it blocks the water as you pour so that it becomes a watering can of various strengths!

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STIX by Not Another Chair/Colin O’Dowd. Turning found sticks into cars, planes, trains and animals from the farm and jungle thanks to dad-friendly diy staples like cable ties and tool kits!

FEATUREDSTIX by Not Another Chair/Colin O’Dowd. Turning found sticks into cars, planes, trains and animals from the farm and jungle thanks to dad-friendly diy staples like cable ties and tool kits!

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Architettura Sonora develops something completely unique, entirely designed, developed and hand-built in Tuscany, Italy. Beautiful look at the processes both manual and digital which go into these stunning speakers.

VIDEOArchitettura Sonora develops something completely unique, entirely designed, developed and hand-built in Tuscany, Italy. Beautiful look at the processes both manual and digital which go into these stunning speakers.

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A short time-lapse showing the building of the Nike SB Safari barge to help promote Go Skateboarding Day.

VIDEOA short time-lapse showing the building of the Nike SB Safari barge to help promote Go Skateboarding Day.

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Gorgeous animation in this Nike Hypervenom ad

VIDEOGorgeous animation in this Nike Hypervenom ad

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Nashville/Memphis, TN inspiration! From s’more mallows, pressurized ketchup, trained hotel ducks, seas of bodies, magic mushroom fountain, a giant meatwad, delicious bbq, fire truck mechanic’s shop, jar of fireflies, + more.

FEATUREDNashville/Memphis, TN inspiration! From s’more mallows, pressurized ketchup, trained hotel ducks, seas of bodies, magic mushroom fountain, a giant meatwad, delicious bbq, fire truck mechanic’s shop, jar of fireflies, + more.

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#54286
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Imogene + Willie, a close up look into the adorable world of the denim masters in an old gas station in Nashville, TN. From denim to home goods, everything is perfectly curated in this gorgeous shop!

FEATUREDImogene + Willie, a close up look into the adorable world of the denim masters in an old gas station in Nashville, TN. From denim to home goods, everything is perfectly curated in this gorgeous shop!

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#54281
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Incredible sculptures created using the wings of butterflies. Beautiful pieces from Anabela Chan at Show RCA 2013.

FEATUREDIncredible sculptures created using the wings of butterflies. Beautiful pieces from Anabela Chan at Show RCA 2013.

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#54266
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This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots, Korean Bibimbap, Individual Cheese Fondues and more.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots, Korean Bibimbap, Individual Cheese Fondues and more.

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#54260
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A steam bending Sweatshop from Joe Pipal at RCA 2013 that brings manufacturing to users with a minimum of mechanization.

FEATUREDA steam bending Sweatshop from Joe Pipal at RCA 2013 that brings manufacturing to users with a minimum of mechanization.

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#54254
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Nomoon's retrospective of Vespas from 1943 to 2013.

VIDEONomoon's retrospective of Vespas from 1943 to 2013.

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#54249
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A Rube Goldberg machine demonstrating the digestive system of a cow!

VIDEOA Rube Goldberg machine demonstrating the digestive system of a cow!

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#54237
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The LA Natural History Museum had quite the 100th Birthday Bash, including the dramatic Otis Booth Pavilion unveiling. From projection whales that breach... to busting through to show off the whale skeleton in a glass cube...

FEATUREDThe LA Natural History Museum had quite the 100th Birthday Bash, including the dramatic Otis Booth Pavilion unveiling. From projection whales that breach... to busting through to show off the whale skeleton in a glass cube...

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#54219
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Look what happens when you leave MortonUnderwood with a 3D printer for an afternoon; a working tuba mouthpiece, some Sabbath and slapstick comedy too!

VIDEOLook what happens when you leave MortonUnderwood with a 3D printer for an afternoon; a working tuba mouthpiece, some Sabbath and slapstick comedy too!

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#54205
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Behind the scenes at the amazing Kernel Brewery in London.

VIDEOBehind the scenes at the amazing Kernel Brewery in London.

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#54204
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The video shows the first 3D augmentation ever made on the Coliseum in Rome. The technology employed is the ARmedia 3D tracker for Augmented Reality.

VIDEOThe video shows the first 3D augmentation ever made on the Coliseum in Rome. The technology employed is the ARmedia 3D tracker for Augmented Reality.

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#54201
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Playful ad campaign from Ogilvy & Mather France for IBM. Posters with purposes as part of their "People For Smarter Cities" campaign.

VIDEOPlayful ad campaign from Ogilvy & Mather France for IBM. Posters with purposes as part of their "People For Smarter Cities" campaign.

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#54180
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The making of Luke Stephenson and Liam Aylott's gorgeous lookbook for Agi & Sam for Topman featuring some gorgeous owls.

VIDEOThe making of Luke Stephenson and Liam Aylott's gorgeous lookbook for Agi & Sam for Topman featuring some gorgeous owls.

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#54176
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Eric Paré of Timecode Lab's 360° stop motion photography.

VIDEOEric Paré of Timecode Lab's 360° stop motion photography.

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#54171
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Byrd's Cookies (since 1924!) + Cookie Jar come in a great box from Savannah, GA! Fun branding, delicious cookies, and "May your cookie jar never be empty." (Don't worry, you can gift people cookie subscriptions to keep it full!)

FEATUREDByrd's Cookies (since 1924!) + Cookie Jar come in a great box from Savannah, GA! Fun branding, delicious cookies, and "May your cookie jar never be empty." (Don't worry, you can gift people cookie subscriptions to keep it full!)

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#54166
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110% Play Harder Compression wear with lots of pockets to add ice packs for a portable/targeted ice bath. Smart packaging, where it all comes in the insulated reusable bag to carry your ice packs!

FEATURED110% Play Harder Compression wear with lots of pockets to add ice packs for a portable/targeted ice bath. Smart packaging, where it all comes in the insulated reusable bag to carry your ice packs!

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#54156
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Shwood Eyewear presents 'Field Trip', a series of exploration videos showcasing Oregon's diverse and beautiful landscapes.

VIDEOShwood Eyewear presents 'Field Trip', a series of exploration videos showcasing Oregon's diverse and beautiful landscapes.

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#54142
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NOTCOT's Bucky (+ Jean + Shawn) are featured on Dog Milk today!

FEATUREDNOTCOT's Bucky (+ Jean + Shawn) are featured on Dog Milk today!

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#54133
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Creating The Microscopic Art Of Jon Hopkins' Immunity

VIDEOCreating The Microscopic Art Of Jon Hopkins' Immunity

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#54126
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An up close look at the Miss Dondola Swing when we were in NY ~ looks like it's evolved a bit to a leather seat and straps, and up close it's held together on metal bars!

FEATUREDAn up close look at the Miss Dondola Swing when we were in NY ~ looks like it's evolved a bit to a leather seat and straps, and up close it's held together on metal bars!

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#54117
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Parlour Lighting from Donna Bates! Reminiscent of lab glassware, but actually inspired by the milking parlor!

FEATUREDParlour Lighting from Donna Bates! Reminiscent of lab glassware, but actually inspired by the milking parlor!

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#54115
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Vapur Eclipse Anti-Bottle. Nice packaging details and graphics, discreety dark/matte, and nice cap design for this super portable anti-bottle! (Also perfect to hide behind your hydration pack...)

FEATUREDVapur Eclipse Anti-Bottle. Nice packaging details and graphics, discreety dark/matte, and nice cap design for this super portable anti-bottle! (Also perfect to hide behind your hydration pack...)

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#54110
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What do you get when 250 St. Louis advertising community members have beer and a Phantom slo-mo camera at their disposal? Bruton Stroube presents the Slo-mo Booth Supercut.

VIDEOWhat do you get when 250 St. Louis advertising community members have beer and a Phantom slo-mo camera at their disposal? Bruton Stroube presents the Slo-mo Booth Supercut.

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#54107
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Short film documenting the making process of Duncan Shotton's limited edition pinocchio-inspired 'Real Boy' push pins.

VIDEOShort film documenting the making process of Duncan Shotton's limited edition pinocchio-inspired 'Real Boy' push pins.

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#54102
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Three and half years ago I packed my car and headed north. Little did I know, I would find home. [Editor's Note: A beautiful look into a Portland life]

VIDEOThree and half years ago I packed my car and headed north. Little did I know, I would find home. [Editor's Note: A beautiful look into a Portland life]

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#54094
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Coke Sharing Can ~ fun playful packaging twist to turn the top of the coke can into a cup!

VIDEOCoke Sharing Can ~ fun playful packaging twist to turn the top of the coke can into a cup!

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#54081
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A hypnotic animated loop of transforming cameras.

VIDEOA hypnotic animated loop of transforming cameras.

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#54078
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French collective Moooz latest installation in collaboration with LFA architects for the Nuits sonores festival converted a former factory into an interractive glowing web.

VIDEOFrench collective Moooz latest installation in collaboration with LFA architects for the Nuits sonores festival converted a former factory into an interractive glowing web.

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#54070
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Pure joy from Trunk and Peepshow Collective for Kaspersky Lab.

VIDEOPure joy from Trunk and Peepshow Collective for Kaspersky Lab.

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#54054
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Soo Sunny Park’s installation Unwoven Light animates Rice Gallery’s expansive space, transforming it into a shimmering world of light, shadow, and brilliant color.

VIDEOSoo Sunny Park’s installation Unwoven Light animates Rice Gallery’s expansive space, transforming it into a shimmering world of light, shadow, and brilliant color.

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#54035
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Cute future in this Chevy Volt: Silent Anthem ad ~ robot dog, road trip, deer, ipad looking back in history in real time at a windfarm...

VIDEOCute future in this Chevy Volt: Silent Anthem ad ~ robot dog, road trip, deer, ipad looking back in history in real time at a windfarm...

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#54027
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Dedon Nestrest by Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety. Check out what the view is like from inside! Also get a peek at their hilarious photos of it...

FEATUREDDedon Nestrest by Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety. Check out what the view is like from inside! Also get a peek at their hilarious photos of it...

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#54023
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Oreo Wonderfilled Anthem ~ cute animation with twists on some classic fairytales.

VIDEOOreo Wonderfilled Anthem ~ cute animation with twists on some classic fairytales.

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#54022
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Chameleon window displays at Aritzia! Mesmerizingly cute and unexpected...

FEATUREDChameleon window displays at Aritzia! Mesmerizingly cute and unexpected...

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#54021
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Inspiration: NYC! The random adventures, silliness, amusement, real life and inspiration that found us between all the feature posts and design events while in NY last week!

FEATUREDInspiration: NYC! The random adventures, silliness, amusement, real life and inspiration that found us between all the feature posts and design events while in NY last week!

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#54018
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Sneak peek at IncrEdibles: A Voyage through Surprising Edible Plants festival at Kew in London. From dying the lake + floating fruit boats you can row thru a banana grotto + magical glasses + pineapples + musical plants + more

FEATUREDSneak peek at IncrEdibles: A Voyage through Surprising Edible Plants festival at Kew in London. From dying the lake + floating fruit boats you can row thru a banana grotto + magical glasses + pineapples + musical plants + more

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#54016
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Radio Flyer ZIGGLE! You can wiggle and drift around in this new tricycle looking contraption! Cute video with kids and a dog ziggling around the boardwalk...

VIDEORadio Flyer ZIGGLE! You can wiggle and drift around in this new tricycle looking contraption! Cute video with kids and a dog ziggling around the boardwalk...

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#54013
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A preview of the new ARmedia 3D Tracker supporting ordinary maintenance of a real Ford engine.

VIDEOA preview of the new ARmedia 3D Tracker supporting ordinary maintenance of a real Ford engine.

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#54004
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Walter Bosse's iconic hedgehog ashtrays re-released again after 50 years! Cute video showing off the custom packaging and stack-ability.

VIDEOWalter Bosse's iconic hedgehog ashtrays re-released again after 50 years! Cute video showing off the custom packaging and stack-ability.

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#53994
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Jelle Mastenbroek's Money Back Guarantee No. 2. A converted vending machine where money can be thrown in, but is returned. One euro coin plays a piece of Bach by rolling down a metallophone. At the end of the tune, your coin is returned.

VIDEOJelle Mastenbroek's Money Back Guarantee No. 2. A converted vending machine where money can be thrown in, but is returned. One euro coin plays a piece of Bach by rolling down a metallophone. At the end of the tune, your coin is returned.

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#53986
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This week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Crème Brûlée Pie Pops, Aubergine and Quinoa Croquettes, and Strawberry Vodka Martinis.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from Tasteologie and Liqurious includes Crème Brûlée Pie Pops, Aubergine and Quinoa Croquettes, and Strawberry Vodka Martinis.

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#53985
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Jaguar x RCA design challenge winners, Ewan Gallimore and Claire Miller, have their stunning sculpture on display at Clerkenwell Design Week.

FEATUREDJaguar x RCA design challenge winners, Ewan Gallimore and Claire Miller, have their stunning sculpture on display at Clerkenwell Design Week.

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#53973
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Alessi Il Tempo della Festa Timbale Molds ~ architecturally inspired series of 6 silicone molds by Mario Trimarchi... imagine what you can cook/build with these!

FEATUREDAlessi Il Tempo della Festa Timbale Molds ~ architecturally inspired series of 6 silicone molds by Mario Trimarchi... imagine what you can cook/build with these!

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#53972
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Nahoko Kojima's Cloud Leopard, an incredible creature cut by hand over 5 months and on show in Clerkenwell at Craft Central for the duration of Clerkenwell Design Week.

FEATUREDNahoko Kojima's Cloud Leopard, an incredible creature cut by hand over 5 months and on show in Clerkenwell at Craft Central for the duration of Clerkenwell Design Week.

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#53971
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Land Rover USA collaborate with Trunk animation's Alasdair + Jock to create a film to thank their 1 million Facebook fans!

VIDEOLand Rover USA collaborate with Trunk animation's Alasdair + Jock to create a film to thank their 1 million Facebook fans!

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#53969
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Kamina & C Bambi and Sheep Stools are ridiculously adorable (and you can't not smile looking at it) in person! Perfect for little kids...

FEATUREDKamina & C Bambi and Sheep Stools are ridiculously adorable (and you can't not smile looking at it) in person! Perfect for little kids...

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#53968
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This week’s roundup from NOTCOT.org includes a french press for your mason jar, a 3D printer that can print onto any surface, laser tracking bubbles and more.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup from NOTCOT.org includes a french press for your mason jar, a 3D printer that can print onto any surface, laser tracking bubbles and more.

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#53963
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Beautiful and mesmerizing subdivision organisms and mutation topologies by Raven Kwok.

VIDEOBeautiful and mesmerizing subdivision organisms and mutation topologies by Raven Kwok.

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#53962
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An entire apple tree uprooted is the focal point of The Fruit of the Tree installation from East Malling Research at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Incredible display including hydroponic apple trees and gorgeous design from Physical Pixels.

FEATUREDAn entire apple tree uprooted is the focal point of The Fruit of the Tree installation from East Malling Research at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Incredible display including hydroponic apple trees and gorgeous design from Physical Pixels.

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#53956
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“The end of the Big Beer Barrel” from Switzerland-based Yask asks what will become of the larger beer barrels as they are retired from use. Fascinating project and one of our highlights from London's May Design Series.

FEATURED“The end of the Big Beer Barrel” from Switzerland-based Yask asks what will become of the larger beer barrels as they are retired from use. Fascinating project and one of our highlights from London's May Design Series.

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#53949
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Our highlights from the first ever May Design Series in London include innovative new materials, power tool demonstrations, LED light sheets and more!

FEATUREDOur highlights from the first ever May Design Series in London include innovative new materials, power tool demonstrations, LED light sheets and more!

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#53945
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Oswalds Mill Audio - OMA Mini Loudspeaker and Sub are beautiful! Their proprietary conical horn sits atop the birch or bamboo woofer, all perched on carbon steel... with beautiful photography as well!

FEATUREDOswalds Mill Audio - OMA Mini Loudspeaker and Sub are beautiful! Their proprietary conical horn sits atop the birch or bamboo woofer, all perched on carbon steel... with beautiful photography as well!

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#53943
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metaproject 03 from RIT School of Design + Areaware = an incredible set of wooden toy projects! Love the Cog Car, Monsters, Mushroom Poppers and more...

FEATUREDmetaproject 03 from RIT School of Design + Areaware = an incredible set of wooden toy projects! Love the Cog Car, Monsters, Mushroom Poppers and more...

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#53936
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Vince Rossi and Adam Metallo, of the Smithsonian's 3D Digitization Program Office document the three-dimensional details of many important collections so that the objects are available for research, education and general interest.

VIDEOVince Rossi and Adam Metallo, of the Smithsonian's 3D Digitization Program Office document the three-dimensional details of many important collections so that the objects are available for research, education and general interest.

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#53933
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A first look at my most inspiring discoveries at Wanted Design NYC 2013!

FEATUREDA first look at my most inspiring discoveries at Wanted Design NYC 2013!

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#53931
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Verso Shelf by Mikko Halonen for One Nordic Furniture Company - these beautiful ladder-esque shelves are perfect for displaying books either spine out or cover first with the addition of shelves... (our NY Design Week Favorite so far!)

FEATUREDVerso Shelf by Mikko Halonen for One Nordic Furniture Company - these beautiful ladder-esque shelves are perfect for displaying books either spine out or cover first with the addition of shelves... (our NY Design Week Favorite so far!)

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#53929
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Loïc Bard Capside Lamps - faceted woody shell and colorful rope cord paired with an irresistible burst of color inside. And they work both hanging or sitting on a shelf!

FEATUREDLoïc Bard Capside Lamps - faceted woody shell and colorful rope cord paired with an irresistible burst of color inside. And they work both hanging or sitting on a shelf!

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#53927
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