Modknobs, a quick and easy to modernize and brighten up your doors.

The Omnijore Joring System by Ruff Wear is ideal for any dog-pulling excursion such as skijoring, mountainboard-joring, skatejoring, bikejoring, or canicross.

Beautiful custom bikes from the Detroit Bicycle Company.

VIDEOSparkhouse and Entrepreneur Magazine interview some of the brightest innovators all across the U.S.A.

Monome Arc, ultra-high resolution optical rotary encoders, with push buttons. high-density variable-brightness led rings, in two and four knob versions.

"It has been my experience that the simplicity of a bicycle is actually the magic of it." Fairdale Bikes introduces its first run of bulletproof commuter bikes.

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!

Gorgeous children's book 'Smells I Like' by Gordon Stowell, 1969. Fantastic line drawings and paper collages create bold, brightness and wonderful simplicity.

London Skyline Umbrella. This foldable black and white London Skyline Squidarella bursts into an array of colors, as soon as rain hits the panels! Brightens up any wet day. By SquidLondon.

Primarius is a Dutch bicycle company with a characteristic signature. All Primarius bikes are handbuilt, preserving the old craftmanship, and working with young artisans who have taken up the old trade.

New Limited Edition Art from Russ McIntosh. Focusing on a lighter and brighter atmosphere, this series implements geometric shapes and select color to find a correlation in our reality.

OscilloScoop, an app by Scott Snibbe and Graham McDermott and designed by Lukas Girling that allows you to effortlessly create music by spinning a trio of brightly colored stacked spinning crowns.

Creme Cycles is a new European company manufacturing classic quality commuter bikes. Creme, with it's timeless style, gives the pure pleasure that comes from riding a bicycle.

FEATUREDBakfietsen are like the SUVs of bikes ~ super cargo bikes ready to haul whatever you can fit in them ~ see some of the amazing models i found at Rolling Orange.

Photographer Bo Bushnell tours the private studio of sculptor Jeff Decker, and examines his very rare collection of biker gang memorabilia.

Nick Prints has a nice series of graphic prints themed around London, Brighton, and Bang.

The Neo Collection of bikes from Made.com.

COAT LOOP by Tom Raffield - "a contemporary butler's elbow"

Camilla d'Errico wallpapers and murals. Oh-so-gorgeous patterns of Helmetgirls and brightly colored murals

Les Bikes de Bois Rond have a postcard box set to commemorate Gavin Turk's 2010 Frieze project.

Newport Beach based Autum make stylish bikes and great leather accessories.

Miniature vertical garden by Ginkgo Studio. Brighten up your living room with some green!

Coming to DC this weekend? Here's your guide to sanity.

Singapore's Vanguard bikes make some mean custom bikes, no one the same as another.

Joby Gorillatorch SWITCHBACK! It goes from headlamp to lantern ~ with various lighting modes, up to 130 lumens of brightness!

Pedalr ~ A marketplace for people who love bikes

Derringer's beautiful hand-built hybrid cycles are modeled after 1920's racing bikes!

A bicycle shop in Altlandsberg, Germany advertises their goods with a wall of around 120 real bikes mounted on the building’s exterior

FEATUREDThe latest from NOTCOT.org include great architecture, furniture and lots of little things to brighten your day. Who wouldn’t be cheered by skull ice cream bowls or bacon infused caviar?

Gardner Design and LogoLounge.com's Bill Gardner's report on major trends in logo design worldwide for Creative Review. Transparency and brighter hues has become ubiquitous and text is more important than ever.

Impressive Wrenchmonkees custom motorcycles. Museum grade Danish craft.

The cutest iteration of Daft Punk yet! These sassy little characters are "Les Robots", part of the “KING PANPAN,” project: 365 days with a new vector-based super-lovely bear illustration every single day! - by Julius Santiago.

The clean and striking 'iF Mode' by Mark Sanders is aimed at commuters of the mobile generation who, until now, may have not considered cycling or folding bikes to be an option.

Castor + Pollux on Brighton seafront are holding the first UK exhibition of illustrator Charley Harper's work! Private view is Friday 2 July. Exhibition runs 3 July - 5 September 2010.

The Bulled LED light bulb substitute has the same shape and dimension as a conventional light bulb, but also achieves the same quality of light and brightness as a 60-watt bulb

Ultra-light (and see-through!) carbon fiber frame bikes using IsoTruss® grid structures. Amazingly strong, light, and cool looking. From Delta 7.

Inspired by the now iconic Ghost Bikes, these 'Ghost Leads' carry the message: Every hour, one abandoned dog disappears forever. All done for the Pedigree Adoption Drive.

Champion Papers produced this colourful packaging designs in 1968 to promote their papers. The packaging was a simple & brightly colored label, to quickly tell the customer that the food inside is superior.

Domenico Diego and Cristina Corradini designed the “Street Safe Initiative,” a brightly-coloured layer of asphalt a few inches beneath the surface of the road, which becomes visible when the road surface breaks up, making potholes easier to see.

Recently awarded ‘most likely to succeed brand’ by The Sunday Times, Brighton's Lick have a simple message, great product (frozen yoghurt and ice cream) and lovable chic aesthetic....

FEATUREDBurberry Crepe Biker Style Trench ~ they update the classic crepe trench with a touch of motorcycle jacket styling... from fun zips to a black and white lining and more!

Tropicana creates an enormous artificial sun to brighten the mornings of those living in the northernmost town in Canada, where they live without sunrise for a few weeks each year.

Nothing like a print of a cold, creepy, yet beautiful forest to brighten up your day. Brooks Salzwedel at Nucleus gallery.

The Bullit Cargo Bikes by Larry vs. Harry are really great. Especially with those great details like portraits of cool men on their frames. Check out the Steve McQueen version.

The refillable Color Dial Spray is a novel design for a spray can that contains four color cartridges (CMYK) in the one can. Two dials (for hue and brightness) help the painter achieve the exact color required.

Kevin Trageser's brightly, yet accurately exposed images create an abundance of energy and life - a feature often absent in the world of photography.

"Disposable technology" by Kyle Bean, a designer from Brighton specializing in hand made conceptual models, prop design and stop-frame animation.
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The new CIA calendar is here! That's right, the 2010 'ACE' calendar is back, better & brighter than ever.

These LED eyelashes - designed to 'make your eyes look bigger' are just crazy. We're not sure they make your eyes look bigger but they definitely make an impression!

A limited edition of three brightly coloured monochrome Different Angles screens will be shown (and for sale!) at Designgalleriet, Stockholm, October 1st to 24th. The exhibition is called Unique Pieces.

From a basic sheet of paper, Different Angles is folded in opposite diagonal angles. Fold by fold. A thin piece of paper can be transformed into a beautiful volume with subtle, yet dynamic shadows. Full sized screen can change an office space, shop or lounge. The screen folds up butifully into a thin and very light package. A sensible object for poetic environments where you can change the set. Again and again.

Kiddi Moto from the UK builds wooden balance bikes with the look of superbikes, scramblers, choppers and scooters.

The combat edition P120 Fighter from America's highest-profile luxury motorcylce brand, Confederate, will surely turn heads. Production has been limited to only 120 bikes

Gorillatorch from Joby. Flexible magnetic feet, 3 levels of brightness using 3 AA batteries and water resistant.

In a black & white Paris, little creatures with paintbrush decide to brighten up the city...
Reulf is student project from University of Paris VIII directed by Quentin Carnicelli, Charles Klipfel & Jean-François Jégo.

Like the morning glory, this flower has the power to open and close at will - and at a count of 32 individual LED hot and cold bulbs, this "BUD" light will be brightening your day the green way.

Two lucky cyclists had a chance to ride their bikes inside an expansive hydroelectric reservoir before it was filled with water. The images are amazing.

Brighton Photographer clickclickjim (me!) hosted the First Annual ClickClick Social last week to say thanks to all his clients and cohorts by providing booze, a whole load of props and a studio lighting setup to take portraits of them all.

Diving girl card ~ sure to brighten up anyone's day as it hangs with her floating from the balloon!

Madsen Cycles ~ these adorable bikes have bath tub like "Cargo" spaces

Millennium Park Bicycle Station - Bicycle commuter station in Chicago - Muller+Muller Architects.

Montreal now enjoys North America's first large-scale bicycle sharing system. The bikes are computer-chip based, solar-powered and WiFi-enabled, with LED headlights and taillights!

After the Martin Margiela and Eley Kishimoto helmet collaborations its now turn for Karl Lagerfeld to design a Tweed Helmet for Atelier Ruby. Interesting bikers accessory with a pocket for your Ipod.

Burn those memories of childhood brightly with these eight-wick soy, non-scented candles. Alone or stacked, they’re a hot complement to any room. The newest work from P.A.D., a.k.a. architect Thomas Robertson and Eli Bonerz.

Toshiba lighting systems at milan design week 09 - WOW - featuring lights surrounded by arches of mirrors. LED lights embedded in the objects will glow brighter as people approach, and pulsate as if alive.

VIDEOTrailer for Valerie Reid's "Sand Dancer," a short film that showcases Peter Donnelly's sand art in New Zealand. He creates vast works of art on New Brighton Beach with only a rake and a stick.

Brazil-based Titi Freak paints the streets of Osaka with brightly colored Koi fish, which seamlessly coincide with Japanese culture and landscape.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! NEW affordable letterpress artwork by Night Owl Paper Goods. 6" x 6" backed with sustainably harvested wood. Quite a lovely way to brighten up a desk!

The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara is the best bed in town. Each room decorated by a local artist, with free loaner bikes for guests to go cruise the beach and taco stands, and all starting for $69/night!

This is a kinetic sculpture of a biker in Budapest on the Danube river. The wheels are moved by the flow of the water. Or at least, they are supposed to be...

Dancing Japanese biker gang! Great new video for Peter Bjorn and John's "Nothing to worry about". Japan takes rockabilly to the next level.

Brightbot is a cute, quirky and "useful" iPhone app. He is good at making tricky decisions.

These outrageous ‘Flouro Bikes’ from Fixed Gear London and Benedict Radcliffe will certainly make sure you're seen on the road.

Diller Scofidio + Renfro's plans to renovate New York's Governor's Island into an incredible eco park interlaced with waterways, aquariums, and paths for complimentary bikes.

Kiddimoto, awesome wooden bikes for kids.

The BrightBuilt Barn, located in Rockwood, Maine, is one of the super energy-efficient prefab designs of the year. A highly covetable structure, this barn/studio is not only a net-zero house... it is also seeking LEED Platinum certification

6 different lined patterns and colored notebooks from Brighten the Corners

Normally I would say water and electricity shouldn't mix, but Stefano Pistilli's Mahoo light is powered by the conduction of water, which completes the electrical circuit. Don't try this at home!

Joel Trussell's signature vikings, bikers, other bearded characters descend on the scene with a solo show at the Grassy Knoll Gallery. Artist reception tonight!

Derringer Cycles - The look of classic racetrack-bikes on stylish and technical (almost) up to date bikes.

These pictures of SWEDISH DANCE BANDS are a guaranteed day brightener.

Microsoft viral with a skydiving mouse and some biker guys ~ "expect more from your mouse"

Dark Daze shoots dramatic and gaudy scenes in a way that would make David LaChapelle jealous. Nice set with DeadDeadDead down in Brighton

New animated video for "My Brightest Diamond"

30 classic rockers that burnt brightest from 1972-82 featured on one tee. Test your knowledge of the 70’s music scene. Can you guess them all?

Brightside - This customizable foam furniture is a simple concept that uses the wedge as a means of creating flexibility, promoting creativity in office spaces.

Schemata Studio's Kurage fixture - a fiber optic light that creates a brighter or more dimming illumination by adjusting its curve.

No longer do you have to worry about a carrying case for that cumbersome chain saw. Suitcases also available for watering cans, furniture dollies and motor bikes.

New film Made In Queens documents the Trinidadian youths who trick out their BMX bikes with gigantic sound systems

To celebrate the start of production of the all-new Fiesta in Cologne a team of specialist designers and engineers from the UK have transformed the Ford plant covering the entire factory with a brightly coloured material.

Apex is a rucksack concept designed to improve posture during cariage, by allowing the users hips and shoulders to move as they should do ~ by irish, brightside design

Gucci new special collection, "8-8-2008 Limited Edition”. From bikes, to bags, to shoes, to mahjong sets...

Limited to only 100 complete bikes veloheld introduce the second series of singlespeed bikes with the "new veloheld. urban spring classic" special edition...

This beautifully quirky, Lego brick inspired desktop calender is sure to brighten out any office space and can be arranged at will (just like real Lego).

DC Shoes and SE Bikes collaborate on a newly developed Quadangle, which was transformed into a beautiful cruiser. Perfect for nice summer days!

Designer Julie Ruiz patiently lights hundreds of candles and takes thousands of pictures to create an animated sequence that is sure to brighten your day.

The small pic can't do justice to Josh Hadar's bespoke metal bikes and cycles. Above is from the Mother Heart Johnson Pride series :Gun Black on Rolled Steel/Glass Tank - 80cc w/ pedal.

Mark Sanders' stride5.0 is one of the sleekest collapsible bikes ive seen.

USB power adapter... cool concept - now lets clean up the design!

...also Germans can build nice Singlespeed/ Fixed-Gear Bikes. VELOHELD - consistent reduction for urban riding!

Messages in cookies made by Wonton Food in Queens, have spread across the country, some diners have registered their reactions online...they won't always brighten your day.

I love the way this umbrella lamp glows. "Umbrella Lamp provides a spectrum of lighting possibilities, from soft, reflective illumination to a brightly focused reading lamp."

The fun illustration of Philip Newsom, who makes many monsters on bikes seem like a great idea

When design studio Priestman Goode decided their offices needed a little brightening up, they called in illustrator Anthony Burrill

CoolHunting points out BLACKLE today ~ the white on black version of google that SAVES ENERGY. yes, by not wasting brightness

William Heath's Lilybug service. Aren't these foldable scooter bikes too cute?

Zak Designs ~ brightly colored melamine (feels like children's toys for the kitchen) ~ measuring spoons to fit in those hard to scoop containers...

Brilliant article on PingMag about the "UK's brightest young designer." Thomas Heatherwick is looking for a sponsor... for his temple.

I'm loving these drawer/door peeling corner pieces by Richard Shed. The brightly colored interiors are a nice touch as well.

You can cast anything. Here are tire rings - whether you are into mountain bikes, cars, motorcycles - they have one for you to leave tracks on any hand you shake hard enough or anyone you punch hard enough.