Han Yajuan's paintings feature little chinese shopaholics

we finally launched inpholio, a portfolio and news database for photographers, art-directors, stylist s, etc. we focus on the best possible presentation of the work (big images, no disturbing ads) and easy navigation.

New Velvet Banana T-shirt collection for this summer, mainly inspired by "The Forever 27 Club" (all those artists who died when they were 27 years old, like Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Brian Jones...)

A clean new look for brewing tea - designed by metz and kindler for wmf of germany, the smar tea (get it?) has heat-resistant glass and matte-stainless finish.

jared drew moody, a new york artist, creates boldly colored pen and ink illustrations that are very evocative.

Really nice Wimbledon Collection by Nike for Roger Federer. They created a custom collection with a new RF logo!

From the Apple I to the iPhone: the visual evolution of Apple design from 1976 to 2007

Cool graphics and fine art portfolio of London UK based artist and graphic designer: Paul Robinson.

When design meets fashion... Catalina Estrada's collaboration with Brazilian label Anunciacao

Clever use of the wasted space; the "hole" in CD's.

Pink Prank Project: a pink practical joke

Okay, I simply had to add these Theo Fennell sterling silver toe separators. For the ultimate pedicure!

Theo Fennell makes unbelieveable jewelry. This is his 18k white gold chain with 18k yellow gold devils. Cool, huh?

Debonair Magazine's Food Blog Awards (cute image) ~ and TasteSpotting picked up Best Food Blog Directory (i'm kind of giddy again)

DESIGN: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART is an interactive tool built to test and educate the knowledge of designers -- and explore the dark side of graphic design.

iNoPhone, a guided tour through the collection of Mac ADB-mouse based 'phones' ^_^

startdrawing for LIVE EARTH is an initiative that unites artists from all over the world to combat our climate crisis! In conjunction with the launch of LIVE EARTH, We are aiming to set a world record for collecting the most number of GREEN drawings by 7/7/07!

Nike Pro Athlete series of vinyl created by master toy designer Michael Lau. The figures stand 20" tall and are wearing authentic 'Pro' fabrics. They will not be for sale though, instead the toys are being auctioned off for charity in Hong Kong.

Cheap affordable accommodation in Germany for a limited time only. Realised by Gunda Wiesner and Andreas Strauss.

Art. Lebedev Studios announces their latest concept - the Folderix flash drive. Finally a flash drive i'd buy!

Truly the coolest smoke detector yet. This clip on Chick-a-dee bird is by Mooi Uit De Brand

See book 1 of Guerra De La Paz's work... and you will never view your GI Joes or Prince Charmings the same again

Another solar race car, less adorable, but tinier - 33 x 22 x 14 mm.

Adorable solar race car - 57 x 42 x 17 mm.

Sannah Kvist photographs people and not people.

Vandalized Vintage by Trixie Delicious : Re-imagined vintage plates and bowls with just the right antisocial sentiment hand-drawn with heat fused ceramic paint. Check out the sold section too!

Love this Kaight logo for their store in NYC

Neat little chopsticks that I discovered while shopping at Ikea. They have little nodules at the end that make eating with them a breeze. 12 pairs for $2

Lindsay Walt creates beautiful calligraphic abstractions

StudioAKA, in London creates some of the most whimsical animations your likely to see. The Pica Towers shorts are a must see.

Lamp + Blimp = World View by Afroditi Krassa.

This contemporary jewelery for men from Franz Schnaas fuses industrial and mechanical components for a decidedly male take on body adornment.

Los Angeles based Hello/Bye (Sun An) is pretty much unstoppable in the areas of art direction, design, typography, illustration, animation and videos. Take a look at the latest - excerpts from an interview and artist profile in Arkitip #30

Logitech announces their latest foray into laptop stands... the Alto Express and Connect.

these drop speakers look like something that space aliens listen to their ipods on - from spain's scandyna speaker company

Another one for the magnum boys of club land... Marc Newson designed ice bucket... very svelte indeed, and exclusive. Designed for Dom Perignon (LVMH)

"Oh My God" Video ~ lily allen gets all jessica rabbit [Editor's Note: Awwwww sony pulled it off youtube]

Absurdly cute vandalism by Gouzou

Erica Weiner's site got a makeover and you MUST check it out. Just perfectly dark and mysterious enough... to go with pieces like bronze hummingbird skulls

Face Your Pockets ~ user contributed scanner/pocket emptying/portrait art

Design: Mattia Cimadoro. Elegant wall clock available in plexiglas, wood and aluminum. Battery quartz movement. Made in Italy. $295.00

hero design studio designs and silkscreens some pretty amazing gig posters and art prints. check them out!

A glass and laminated wood public building in Talca, Chile by Alvano & Riquelme Arquitectos

The Maniac by crazy French artist SKWAK has just been released as a vinyl figure.