Urban Play is an upcoming exhibit of "urban design interventions".

Urban Play is an upcoming exhibit of "urban design interventions".

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#13446
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Pixel artist Paul Robertson, creates a bizarre, "joyful mess" which is infused with manga, anime and pop culture themes...

Pixel artist Paul Robertson, creates a bizarre, "joyful mess" which is infused with manga, anime and pop culture themes...

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#13445
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Buenos Aires-based sustainable design studio Minimahuella gives the simple bulb a second chance at life as a subtle reminder of what a difference small household choices can make.

Buenos Aires-based sustainable design studio Minimahuella gives the simple bulb a second chance at life as a subtle reminder of what a difference small household choices can make.

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#13444
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The perfect kit for a urban picnic,as a green square transposed  in the city.  by Garance Echazaretta and Florent Thurneyssen

The perfect kit for a urban picnic,as a green square transposed in the city. by Garance Echazaretta and Florent Thurneyssen

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#13443
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Manuel Ocaña’s Pictures of the colorful insides of the  Bird's Nest in Beijing.  A not so common view of this iconic building.

Manuel Ocaña’s Pictures of the colorful insides of the Bird's Nest in Beijing. A not so common view of this iconic building.

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#13442
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Located in Spain, this house has a complex and industrial-looking mini golf course on its roof.

Located in Spain, this house has a complex and industrial-looking mini golf course on its roof.

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#13441
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Written ON The City ~ here's a sneak peek inside the new book that shows off some of the best textual street art popping around world wide!

FEATUREDWritten ON The City ~ here's a sneak peek inside the new book that shows off some of the best textual street art popping around world wide!

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#13440
problem!
Gorenje Foldable Qube prototype ~ see the videos of this oven in action!

Gorenje Foldable Qube prototype ~ see the videos of this oven in action!

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#13439
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Puritama Hot Springs is a delicate work over a unique landscape in the Atacama Desert.

Puritama Hot Springs is a delicate work over a unique landscape in the Atacama Desert.

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#13438
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NOTCOT GIVEAWAY! (+ Unboxing!) ~ The new jimmyjane Form 6 massager, absolutely stunning design, and you have to see the details, like the embedded buttons and charging case!

FEATUREDNOTCOT GIVEAWAY! (+ Unboxing!) ~ The new jimmyjane Form 6 massager, absolutely stunning design, and you have to see the details, like the embedded buttons and charging case!

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#13437
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If you like origami or geomety, chances are you'll be a big fan of Austria's Buchegger Denoth Feichtner Design. Everything  from their lounge chairs and lamps to water bottles and cutlery are very... edgy.

If you like origami or geomety, chances are you'll be a big fan of Austria's Buchegger Denoth Feichtner Design. Everything from their lounge chairs and lamps to water bottles and cutlery are very... edgy.

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#13436
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Awesome updated portfolio of Studio Mopa

Awesome updated portfolio of Studio Mopa

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#13435
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Mahr Zeller ~ incredible multifaceted trailer design

Mahr Zeller ~ incredible multifaceted trailer design

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#13434
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How about a staircase made using skateboard decks as steps, eh? These lead down to the basement of the Roarockit Skateboard Company's school, and I. Must. Have. Them.

How about a staircase made using skateboard decks as steps, eh? These lead down to the basement of the Roarockit Skateboard Company's school, and I. Must. Have. Them.

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#13433
problem!
Wow, a vintage Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk ~ i wish my shoes could always travel in such luxurious protection!

Wow, a vintage Louis Vuitton Shoe Trunk ~ i wish my shoes could always travel in such luxurious protection!

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#13432
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Munk One has a new design of obama STICKERS!

Munk One has a new design of obama STICKERS!

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#13431
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Super cute lego emoti-bots made from scraps ~ by Jayfo'

Super cute lego emoti-bots made from scraps ~ by Jayfo'

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#13430
problem!
Having experienced Cube Lube first hand ~ it really does make magic happen with a rubik's cube... "because until you try it, you just don't know how fast you can go." haha...

Having experienced Cube Lube first hand ~ it really does make magic happen with a rubik's cube... "because until you try it, you just don't know how fast you can go." haha...

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#13429
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Check out the amazing new Multi Touch screen video....

Check out the amazing new Multi Touch screen video....

nice!
#13428
problem!
The new JCrew men's store in NYC looks amazing!  They took over an old tavern and kept the bar.  More pics at A Continuous Lean, and jcrew.com's got a cute little vintagey intro for the store as well!

The new JCrew men's store in NYC looks amazing! They took over an old tavern and kept the bar. More pics at A Continuous Lean, and jcrew.com's got a cute little vintagey intro for the store as well!

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#13427
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Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins.... Sunday tag along to the Beverly Hills dealership, couldn't help but photograph some of the gorgeously inspiring details!

FEATUREDLamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins.... Sunday tag along to the Beverly Hills dealership, couldn't help but photograph some of the gorgeously inspiring details!

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#13426
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Glimmer by Michael Riha - amazing wood/LED lighting piece that won an honorable mention in the Apartment Therapy "Get Lit" competition which will be on display at Tree Studios Design Within Reach

Glimmer by Michael Riha - amazing wood/LED lighting piece that won an honorable mention in the Apartment Therapy "Get Lit" competition which will be on display at Tree Studios Design Within Reach

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#13425
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From David Levy's  talk ~ for every workaholic...  Leisure The Basis Of Culture by Josef Pieper 1938 - "Will it ever be possible to keep, or reclaim, some room for leisure from the forces of total work?"

From David Levy's talk ~ for every workaholic... Leisure The Basis Of Culture by Josef Pieper 1938 - "Will it ever be possible to keep, or reclaim, some room for leisure from the forces of total work?"

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#13424
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Video of David Levy's talk at Google about having NO TIME TO THINK!!! Too much efficiency, too much automation, too many things to easily multitask on... great talk, i just watched the whole hour...

VIDEOVideo of David Levy's talk at Google about having NO TIME TO THINK!!! Too much efficiency, too much automation, too many things to easily multitask on... great talk, i just watched the whole hour...

nice!
#13423
problem!
Gorenje signed a license agreement with Apple for the use of their technology in Gorenje refrigerators.

Gorenje signed a license agreement with Apple for the use of their technology in Gorenje refrigerators.

nice!
#13422
problem!
Growing Jewelry is a redefinition of modern values. It is a clash of jewelry an gardening; couture and organism.

Growing Jewelry is a redefinition of modern values. It is a clash of jewelry an gardening; couture and organism.

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#13421
problem!
Love Life With Us - Providence/San Francisco based Music, Design & Culture blog.

Love Life With Us - Providence/San Francisco based Music, Design & Culture blog.

nice!
#13420
problem!
Box Vox gets us the whole story behind our mexican soda favorite, Jarritos!

Box Vox gets us the whole story behind our mexican soda favorite, Jarritos!

nice!
#13419
problem!
Crazy ven diagram of good and bad things to say during sex

Crazy ven diagram of good and bad things to say during sex

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#13418
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Love to hug your coffeetable? No sharp edges on this retro looking design from the new label Odesi.... [Editor's Note - it looks like a giant apple airport extreme]

Love to hug your coffeetable? No sharp edges on this retro looking design from the new label Odesi.... [Editor's Note - it looks like a giant apple airport extreme]

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#13417
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The wonderful lettering used in the complex Les Bains des Docks by Jean Nouvel is now a font available for download.

The wonderful lettering used in the complex Les Bains des Docks by Jean Nouvel is now a font available for download.

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#13416
problem!
Since this is my post at NC, wanted to bring something very special. Lladro Re-Cyclos by COMMITTEE porcelains are too beautiful to be true.

Since this is my post at NC, wanted to bring something very special. Lladro Re-Cyclos by COMMITTEE porcelains are too beautiful to be true.

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#13415
problem!
The ToastGirl's original and beautiful performances.

The ToastGirl's original and beautiful performances.

nice!
#13414
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Moving demonstration of a Milky Way bar’s stretchy caramel

Moving demonstration of a Milky Way bar’s stretchy caramel

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#13413
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a reflection on addiction by Camille Cortet. gesture, materials,... i want a ring!

a reflection on addiction by Camille Cortet. gesture, materials,... i want a ring!

nice!
#13412
problem!
absolut "size does matter" by sadidas:

working  on a painting for "absolut - raspberry " cocktail party@Istanbul

absolut "size does matter" by sadidas:

working on a painting for "absolut - raspberry " cocktail party@Istanbul

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#13411
problem!
Download instruction sheets to showing how WEmake transform end of life eurobins into fabulous sofas.

Download instruction sheets to showing how WEmake transform end of life eurobins into fabulous sofas.

nice!
#13410
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Plug in Prius coming in early 09? Love the graphics and coloration of this image... (although it does kind of look like the colors soap/oily bubbles make...)

Plug in Prius coming in early 09? Love the graphics and coloration of this image... (although it does kind of look like the colors soap/oily bubbles make...)

nice!
#13408
problem!
Castle Crashers ~ so cute! game launched on XBOX live!

Castle Crashers ~ so cute! game launched on XBOX live!

nice!
#13407
problem!
The work of Pomp&Clout

The work of Pomp&Clout

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#13406
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Oooh - Aesthetic Comfort = Arkitip + Ryan McGinness issue edition and book with packaging from Incase!!!

Oooh - Aesthetic Comfort = Arkitip + Ryan McGinness issue edition and book with packaging from Incase!!!

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#13405
problem!
Collapsible Surfboard by Nick Notara

Collapsible Surfboard by Nick Notara

nice!
#13404
problem!
I'm not normally one for paper toys, but Spiteful's Disaster Dioramas are amazing.

I'm not normally one for paper toys, but Spiteful's Disaster Dioramas are amazing.

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#13403
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A couple of student artists' work from ELAM school of fine art - New Zealand

A couple of student artists' work from ELAM school of fine art - New Zealand

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#13402
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New Zealand industrial designer Stephen Procter has plied his trade in Australia since 1999. In 2007 he showed a range of children furniture at the Salone Satellite in Milan, winning the top award.

New Zealand industrial designer Stephen Procter has plied his trade in Australia since 1999. In 2007 he showed a range of children furniture at the Salone Satellite in Milan, winning the top award.

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#13401
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Mischievous, macabre, man-animal hybrids- Fascinating sculptures by sculptor Rebeca Gilling.

Mischievous, macabre, man-animal hybrids- Fascinating sculptures by sculptor Rebeca Gilling.

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#13400
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Fabulous black and white photography by Josef Hoflehner.

Fabulous black and white photography by Josef Hoflehner.

nice!
#13399
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A flourescent tube light casing made by recording and graphing 1 second of the familiar buzzing sound the light makes.  By Matthew Plummer-Fernandez.

A flourescent tube light casing made by recording and graphing 1 second of the familiar buzzing sound the light makes. By Matthew Plummer-Fernandez.

nice!
#13398
problem!
Cute logo on the Planned Parenthood "Send a condom to a Republican delegate!" Campaign

Cute logo on the Planned Parenthood "Send a condom to a Republican delegate!" Campaign

nice!
#13397
problem!
Alsop's architecture is always exciting, his Goldsmiths College is no exception with its funky scribbly sculpture.

Alsop's architecture is always exciting, his Goldsmiths College is no exception with its funky scribbly sculpture.

nice!
#13396
problem!
Peggy Noland's booth at Pool this year was very.... care bears minus the cloud cars?

Peggy Noland's booth at Pool this year was very.... care bears minus the cloud cars?

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#13395
problem!
Nice iconic wine bottle designs were done by the design director of Zeus Jones, Brad Surcey

Nice iconic wine bottle designs were done by the design director of Zeus Jones, Brad Surcey

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#13394
problem!
Behind James Jean's "Fables Covers: The Art of James Jean Vol. 1" Cover

Behind James Jean's "Fables Covers: The Art of James Jean Vol. 1" Cover

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#13393
problem!
Cool bracelets and earrings, made out of recycled wood from skateboards - by Maple XO

Cool bracelets and earrings, made out of recycled wood from skateboards - by Maple XO

nice!
#13392
problem!
Stephen Jones × Comme des Garcons Perfume - stunning packaging!

Stephen Jones × Comme des Garcons Perfume - stunning packaging!

nice!
#13391
problem!
Villa Bio, Llers - Girona (Spain) / Cloud 9 - Enric Ruiz-Geli

Villa Bio, Llers - Girona (Spain) / Cloud 9 - Enric Ruiz-Geli

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#13390
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Nice wood summerhouse in Danish Kandestederne, designed by Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller. The aged wood makes the house blend with the beautiful landscape, almost camouflaging the structure.

Nice wood summerhouse in Danish Kandestederne, designed by Arkitektfirmaet C. F. Møller. The aged wood makes the house blend with the beautiful landscape, almost camouflaging the structure.

nice!
#13389
problem!
Artist Tyler Stout has an impressive body of illustration work with hand-drawn lines and intricate detail.

Artist Tyler Stout has an impressive body of illustration work with hand-drawn lines and intricate detail.

nice!
#13388
problem!
Amazing creatures  from the danish team of model making wizards - 10TONS

Amazing creatures from the danish team of model making wizards - 10TONS

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#13387
problem!
High chair by Christopher Kurtz

High chair by Christopher Kurtz

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#13386
problem!
Condom Gun: A Loaded Gun For Your Loaded Weapon

Condom Gun: A Loaded Gun For Your Loaded Weapon

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#13384
problem!
Reppo II Boombox Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

Reppo II Boombox Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

nice!
#13383
problem!
Watchhouse Brinta located in a field in the dutch country side, is the latest project by Rianne Makkink and Jurgen Bey. The small house is made from wood and straw.

Watchhouse Brinta located in a field in the dutch country side, is the latest project by Rianne Makkink and Jurgen Bey. The small house is made from wood and straw.

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#13382
problem!
These rings by Ohaly were carved out of an old painting table, taken from a children’s furniture carpentry. It takes 4 month of daily painting to reach this thickness, creating a new material to work with.

These rings by Ohaly were carved out of an old painting table, taken from a children’s furniture carpentry. It takes 4 month of daily painting to reach this thickness, creating a new material to work with.

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#13381
problem!
I wish all my outlets fit three! Leviton's AC320-W.

I wish all my outlets fit three! Leviton's AC320-W.

nice!
#13380
problem!
Hidden Radio - Australian designer John Den Nieuwenhuizen based in SF

Hidden Radio - Australian designer John Den Nieuwenhuizen based in SF

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#13379
problem!
From Mozilla Labs - the evolution of the browser people. Get funky.

VIDEOFrom Mozilla Labs - the evolution of the browser people. Get funky.

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#13378
problem!
Alessi Forest Gump Salt and Pepper Shakers - comprised of a salt (tree), pepper (tree) and toothpick dispenser (boar). the bases are magnetic - by Giovanoni

Alessi Forest Gump Salt and Pepper Shakers - comprised of a salt (tree), pepper (tree) and toothpick dispenser (boar). the bases are magnetic - by Giovanoni

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#13377
problem!
Happy Friday! Here's your Liqurious Happy Hour for the week!

FEATUREDHappy Friday! Here's your Liqurious Happy Hour for the week!

nice!
#13376
problem!
Kevin Cyr paints incredibly detailed portraits of delivery vehicles and reminds us to look for beauty in the most mundane places.

Kevin Cyr paints incredibly detailed portraits of delivery vehicles and reminds us to look for beauty in the most mundane places.

nice!
#13375
problem!
DHNN (Design Has No Name) created "Beck 8 Bit Variations", a kick ass concept packaging design for a Beck re-mix CD.

DHNN (Design Has No Name) created "Beck 8 Bit Variations", a kick ass concept packaging design for a Beck re-mix CD.

nice!
#13374
problem!
NICE SLACKS! A street art project that aims to spread cheer by complimenting random passersby.

NICE SLACKS! A street art project that aims to spread cheer by complimenting random passersby.

nice!
#13373
problem!
Lethal Injection Attack Droid

Lethal Injection Attack Droid

nice!
#13372
problem!
Kosai Sekine directed the new video for Japanese electrogroup Jemapur's new single "Maledict Car".

Kosai Sekine directed the new video for Japanese electrogroup Jemapur's new single "Maledict Car".

nice!
#13371
problem!
Sunglasses make much better rearview mirrors in the work place.... far less obvious that you're watching those behind you (paranoid?) or staring at yourself (narcissistic?)...

FEATUREDSunglasses make much better rearview mirrors in the work place.... far less obvious that you're watching those behind you (paranoid?) or staring at yourself (narcissistic?)...

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#13370
problem!
Great action of Nivea, to promote its cosmetic anti-cellulite. During the Miami Fashion Week. Developed by the agency TBWA  Chiat  Day in New York.

Great action of Nivea, to promote its cosmetic anti-cellulite. During the Miami Fashion Week. Developed by the agency TBWA Chiat Day in New York.

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#13369
problem!
Tyler Brûlé and team discuss their redesign of chic Italian interiors magazine Case Da Abitare

Tyler Brûlé and team discuss their redesign of chic Italian interiors magazine Case Da Abitare

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#13368
problem!
Street Art in Argentina had its own expo at the "Palais de Glace". Stencils, graffitis and more... awesome work and great display!

Street Art in Argentina had its own expo at the "Palais de Glace". Stencils, graffitis and more... awesome work and great display!

nice!
#13367
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TADO solo show at Magic Pony. Lovely paintings and wooden sculptures among other treasured goodies.

TADO solo show at Magic Pony. Lovely paintings and wooden sculptures among other treasured goodies.

nice!
#13366
problem!
The last in fabulous series on the best school supplies for the 2008-2009 school year! Yay!

The last in fabulous series on the best school supplies for the 2008-2009 school year! Yay!

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#13364
problem!
Ten David Byrne Bike Racks have been installed in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Time to go hunting...

Ten David Byrne Bike Racks have been installed in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Time to go hunting...

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#13363
problem!
Stiletto Shoeshelf designed by Mashallah studio.

Stiletto Shoeshelf designed by Mashallah studio.

nice!
#13362
problem!
Guilherme Machado designed this civic centre in Matosinhos, Portugal.

Guilherme Machado designed this civic centre in Matosinhos, Portugal.

nice!
#13361
problem!
Flat 3-D pieces can't be shaken out of the laser-cut corrugated board of New Wave Chess & Checkers.

Flat 3-D pieces can't be shaken out of the laser-cut corrugated board of New Wave Chess & Checkers.

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#13360
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Not all of Made by Max's wood cuts are as scary as Mr. Sasquatch... there are bunnies too.

Not all of Made by Max's wood cuts are as scary as Mr. Sasquatch... there are bunnies too.

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#13359
problem!
Pretty glass jewelry from Sci-Fi.

Pretty glass jewelry from Sci-Fi.

nice!
#13358
problem!
Interesting - almost spatial - paper bags by Good Design Company for the Takeo Paper Show.

Interesting - almost spatial - paper bags by Good Design Company for the Takeo Paper Show.

nice!
#13357
problem!
Designboom has a great roundup of tiny houses, both built and conceptual.

Designboom has a great roundup of tiny houses, both built and conceptual.

nice!
#13356
problem!
Fragile Candy by Wooteik Lim - meant to bring to mind that while candy tastes good, it's also bad for you.

Fragile Candy by Wooteik Lim - meant to bring to mind that while candy tastes good, it's also bad for you.

nice!
#13355
problem!
Leonardo Glass Cube by 3deluxe - I love how the detailing of the facade is picked up in the ground work.

Leonardo Glass Cube by 3deluxe - I love how the detailing of the facade is picked up in the ground work.

nice!
#13354
problem!
Contexture Design's Bentwood coffee cuff - dual purpose jewelry for your arm and your coffee cup.

Contexture Design's Bentwood coffee cuff - dual purpose jewelry for your arm and your coffee cup.

nice!
#13353
problem!
Sou Fujimoto Architects' amazing TINY Next Generation House in Japan - conceptually, a house made out of jenga blocks.

Sou Fujimoto Architects' amazing TINY Next Generation House in Japan - conceptually, a house made out of jenga blocks.

nice!
#13352
problem!
French 3eme Oeil Design Agency remake Bullit's pursuit scene, in Paris .

French 3eme Oeil Design Agency remake Bullit's pursuit scene, in Paris .

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#13351
problem!
The meaning of the power button. Fun portfolio of Man Ideas

The meaning of the power button. Fun portfolio of Man Ideas

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#13350
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Salvador Dali and Walt Disney collaborated on a short animated cartoon called Destino which took 58 years to complete. Destino is currently part of an exhibit at the NYC MoMA called Dalí: Painting and Film

Salvador Dali and Walt Disney collaborated on a short animated cartoon called Destino which took 58 years to complete. Destino is currently part of an exhibit at the NYC MoMA called Dalí: Painting and Film

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#13349
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Gimme Green nice short but incisive look at the pitfalls of the American obsession with the manicured front lawn, best of all it is available to watch in 3 x 10 minute parts from http://www.lifeonterra.com/

Gimme Green nice short but incisive look at the pitfalls of the American obsession with the manicured front lawn, best of all it is available to watch in 3 x 10 minute parts from http://www.lifeonterra.com/

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#13348
problem!
Artist Andrew Wilson's contribution to Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier's gallery show at 1988, "Crazy 4 Cult," showcasing a multitude of characters from cult movies.

Artist Andrew Wilson's contribution to Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier's gallery show at 1988, "Crazy 4 Cult," showcasing a multitude of characters from cult movies.

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#13347
problem!
This fun open teeth bank is limited to a production of 400. It was designed by artist KAWS for Original Fake and made by medicom. Soft vinyl and measures 5" tall.

This fun open teeth bank is limited to a production of 400. It was designed by artist KAWS for Original Fake and made by medicom. Soft vinyl and measures 5" tall.

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#13346
problem!
WIRED does an interview with Philippe Starck - his impossible chair looks gorgeous!

WIRED does an interview with Philippe Starck - his impossible chair looks gorgeous!

nice!
#13345
problem!
Acrylic Type coasters from Supermarket perfect for the typography lover in your life.

Acrylic Type coasters from Supermarket perfect for the typography lover in your life.

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#13344
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