Is there such thing as clean advertising? Yes! Elle, Puma and ING are already using it and the technique is like a "reverse graffiti"... it is done by cleaning the walls and streets instead of painting them!
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Erin Larenbeek's amazing concept of eye jewelry!
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fold... the new spot for vodafone... seems like michel gondry... created by ColensoBBDO Auckland... produced by Radical Media...
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Swedish Stina Wirsén is a talanted illustrator most know for her editorial work for newspaper Dagens Nyheter. I think her portrait work is most special, my favorite is her illustration of Woody Allen.
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Devanthéry and Lamunière Architectes converted a classic alpine barn-stable into a summer cabin. Located in Val d’Hérens, Evolène, Switzerland, and you just know that view is stunning...
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VIDEOA video of the newest 3G iPhone accessory from Apple, iHammer (actually it's a parody video made by designer, David Ngo)
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Artist Dorophy Tang created a furniture and art collection for the opening of the new Adidas Beijing store.
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Designed by Melbourne-based Phooey Architects, Skinners Playground puts four discarded shipping containers to use as the primary spaces for childhood adventures.
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FEATUREDAbsolutely fascinating images and video of nudibranches by David Doubilet for National Geographic... where he shot them like supermodels, bringing the studio to THEM!
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The “Really Cool” Waterproof Keyboard is a water-resistant and contaminant-proof keyboard with tactile feedback keys.
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Really nice digital abstract work from designer/artist Pete Harrison. Based out of London this exceptional designer has worked with the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Fall Out Boy and BMW just to name a few.
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"Western Spaghetti" is the latest piece of stop-motion brilliance from film maker PES.
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The IM Talkathon is only half way through ~ but that means on a few more weeks to help support causes we love like the National MS Society, Sierra Club, and the Red Cross ~ so make your IMs and emails count! =)
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Wood House design by Jonas Retamal in Chiloe, South Chile
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Ratzinger vs King Kong, a public photomontage installation in Rome, by 1nd3x (edoardo de falchi)
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For this latest mission, the team Improve Everywhere filled a subway car with identical twins, creating a human mirror.
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The Nahamer T450 toaster concept by Rob Penny allows your finished slices to glide gently down on your plate as opposed to popping up. Simple and genius!
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James May (one of the hosts of the Top Gear) was fired from AutoCar magazine in 1992 for hiding a secret message in the first letters of each article. Here is a picture of all of those articles put together.
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17 Cool Speakers Designs that Look Better than They Sound
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F3 Design (fun, form, function) from New Zealand have launched their new guywire men's and women's jewelry range. Fresh industrial styles...
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A robot builds a smaller robot building a smaller robot ad infinitum in this lovely little Processing piece.
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Church of Santa Monica in Madrid, Spain. Designed by Vicens + Ramos #10023
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Refurbishment of an old colonial house in chilean countryside, by Benjamín Murua and Constanza Infante. I´d love to spend the summertime in that house looking at the landscape.
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To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Lacoste has commissioned 11 Berlin artists to create artworks inspired by the brand's iconic 12.12 polo and crocodile logo. Its now being showcased and auctioned in Berlin.
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To celebrate the launch of their environmentally friendly range, i.c.green has released a great video. Inspired by children’s popup books and dioramas, it combines original illustrations, music and animation.
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New Matchbox ads bring a new level of depth and humor to the brand.
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Yves Béhar's fuseproject takes a different angle to design a perfume bottle.
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In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry, snuck into John Lennon’s room in Toronto and convinced John to do an interview about peace. Incredible animations by Alex Kurina.
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Savannah Rocker or 'S' Chair is a comfortable reclined rocker on which to savor and reclaim time. It's flowing surfaces lead the eye on an easy journey to a slower era
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A few weeks I was given some Earl Grey flavored chocolate from Dolfin Chocolat. I was hooked from bite one. Good chocolate and nice classic packing, lethal combo...
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The Avenging Narwhal ~ Have you ever wanted to impale a cute animal with a narwhal? now you can, kind of...
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The first prize at the Lucky Strike Junior Designer Award 2008 goes to Roland Cernat - “Oriens”, a sustainable and energy-saving cradle to cradle motor glider.
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"Your dog needs to relax. Send them to Timmie Spa." By DDB Canada.
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Club house for a suburban community in Beijing, by MAD.
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Cocktail Kingdom has an incredible collection of authentic reproductions of vintage cocktail books... the covers are awesome!
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Beautiful shots of London’s abandoned swimming pools.
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This print and outdoor campaign via DDB New Zealand highlights the Rubik's cube toy 25 years.
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contemporary design by mexican architect alejandro herrasti
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Conan O'Brien returned to Harvard in 2000 to give the Greatest Commencement Speech Ever.
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FEATUREDWe keep talking about starting events/dinners/get togethers in LA... so i've started the NOTCOT in LA group on Facebook for any like-minded folks interested in sharing local events, etc.
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ChargerFrame transforms your electronic landscape into wall art. This active interplay between cables, gadgets and indicator lights is neatly framed and finished off by an energy-efficient master green switch.
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Jeremy Cowart's beautiful eye for photographic composition proves that his photography is art.
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Collection of things that look like Pac-Man.
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Nokia's fresh new spots feature uber cool headphones, wish they would sell those.
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Seen a cool typeface but don't know which one it is? Scan it and find out at whatthefont.com... and guess what: IT WORKS!
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FEATUREDLiqurious ~ have you heard about the latest project from NOTCOT? I'm still working out the details, but wanted to give you a sneak peek!
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China's new great wall - article from Time on the Greenpix - Zero Energy Media display.
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FEATUREDNext up in the Ultimate Accessories ~ the new Jawbone ~ full unboxing, and closeups of all the details....
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I'm such a sucker for tiny usb keys ~ this Pico USB key is 8 gigs, and 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm, AND shock and water resistant
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Prius ~ to add solar panels on the roof to power the A/C? If that comes true, i might need one... now if only they work in a way to gorgeously camouflage it under black gloss?
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The Illustrated Ape, Photographers of the Urban Apocalypse preview. James & Joe were invited to design this special one off photography issue.
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Alice Wang's Grass Scanner device measures how green your grass is and outputs the result as a Pantone colour code. You can then compare with Royal Parks in the UK using the PARKTONE cards!
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adidas just had their largest Brand Center open in Beijing. The building, made for the 3 stripe brand brings together a totally new experience. Sport Performance, adidas Originals and Y-3 under one roof.
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By experience designer Stephen Turbek, the Bubble Calendar is available in horizontal or vertical formats, printed on paper or thick acetate. So, go ahead, pop your way through 2009!!
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Pallet housing is a sustainable & innovative approach to transitional relief housing for those displaced by disaster & conflict, like the millions displaced by the Chinese earthquake or the floods in Sri Lanka.
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Yota Sampasneethumrong's winning designs have become 3D Momiji! Inspired by afternoon tea, the limited edition dolls will be available in Selfrdiges from September. Visit the momiji website to pre-order your set.
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Architect Marcio Kogan - King of modern residential Architecture in Brazil - created this masterpiece on the São Paulo coastline near Parati.
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Print Weddings - A wedding photography studio, print, that's just starting out. Their editorial style is really beautiful, and they're also having a contest for a free wedding package!
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The Svalbard Science Center in Norway may look like a spaceship, but actually its folded edges protect windows and doors from snow. By JVA.
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Impressive storm sewer system in Saitama, Japan.
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FEATUREDThe Hypercolor "trend" seems to be gaining momentum, i wonder if it will outlast the few minutes of fame it had in the 80s... the Anzevino and Florence Colour Change Collection is pretty fun!
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Bujangan Urban's Solo Exhibition at Ruru Gallery, Jakarta-Indonesia. New Psychedelic Typographic graffiti artwork.
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The cover designs for Volume III in Penguin UK's Great Ideas series looks back towards classics of the past.
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Juan Herreros competition entry for the new complementary buildings for the CEA Cadarche research center in France.
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Richmond Place, a delicate brick work by Boyd Cody Architects.
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Leather bound Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ~ 11th Ed. ~ in Terello Hand-Stained Italian Leather, Crocodile-Embossed Italian Calfskin, and Genuine Goatskin
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Vitamina Well is a health drink company from Sweden with nicely designed bottles and website. The bottles were designed by Waters WidgrenTBWA and the website by Tewonder.
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Everybody needs electricity. E-Ball is small, looks cheerful, and offers 12 power outlets in a very small space!
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Ode Chair: Great sensual chairs made from a selection of real wood or GRP.
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FEATUREDNotCouture Roundup ~ 15 picks themed around the summertime blues, and the awesomest $4,000 silver crab bracelet for kicks...
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Enjoy a collection of Contemporary Airport Designs, by some of the most renowned Architectural offices around.
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It's not just American Apparel doing the Hypercolor thing ~ Anzevino and Florence, Puma, and others are back at it too ~ with dresses, scarves, tanks, and more
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Outdoor Ashtray from Cibins available in brushed stainless steel 304 grade, and as a powder coated version in all common RAL-colors.
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Bloq UK has some fun wall mountable asymmetrical blocks which are everything from clocks and mirrors to notepads and chalkboards ~ play pieces for any wall.
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Vinyled bird-in-flight available in various colors - revenues benefit families with autistic children (www.gmcafoundation.org).
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Fashionation, an alternative fashion universe where fashionistas, photographers and creatives can get their weekly fix of the best fashion editorial from around world from The Cool Hunter.
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An archive of one of Melbourne's most important popular culture photographers, Rennie Ellis.
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Awesome photo gallery of Translucent Sea Creatures at National Geographic!
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Online auction house eBay its own slot machines in casinos around the country. Maybe you'll have a better chance getting your money back from these than with that 93% feedback PowerSeller that you thought would be okay.
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View the Airbus A380 movie. The lighting and interior cabin design is excellent.
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Formula 1: Panasonic Toyota car with "Batman: The Dark Knight" paint.
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Living room has te be taken literally. The sound, light and temperature in the room make your wall come to life. Your room will never look the same.
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John Adams illustrates a smart octopus and tortoise for McSweeney's Quarterly Concern.
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FEATUREDHappy 4th of July ~ here's a peek into my day off enjoying the fireworks in Laguna Beach ~ (guitar lovers must take a peek at the door handles picture!)
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Creative gravestones on the Romanian cemeteries. Every burial - it's a great story of life and death. No sorrow, only folk art and a bit of fun.
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Far Cry 2 - For console and PC. Incredible and huge African environment. Free to go where-ever you want, and how-ever you want to complete the one mission; Hunt down and kill the Jackal.
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Funny and adorable print from Wonting titled Solar Polar. It is exclusive to the site and limited edition.
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This HSBC ad at Wimbledon uses images actually grown in grass - the natural photosensitive properties of the grass reproduce the images like photographic paper.
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Modern designs straight from Toyota Homes in Japan, the car maker's prefab homes unit that wants to make more houses.
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The CableBox by BlueLounge in use. Amazed by how it was able to fit all those plugs, cables and power adaptors.
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Architects own home - Arthur Casas has created the perfect tropical forest retreat. Contrasting the thick chaotic nature of the forest, the house is simple and symmetrical, yet integrated with its surroundings.
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"Presto": Watch the new Pixar short, that appears before "Wall•E" [Editor's Note: So cute! And vicious]
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Norway´s new ministry of defense looks amazing. I've never seen a government building like this. By JVA.
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Jelly Banquet featuring jelly architecture in London tonight as part of London Festival of Architecture.
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Prime Condoms : "Wherever the mood strikes you".
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