Flexible Measuring Cups - Ken LeVan, 2008 ~ made of translucent silicone, three nested cups

Absolutely amazing video of all kinds of traffic, as seen from space. From the BBC's "Britain from Above"

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People is finally here!!! On wiiware and pc ~ 5 episodes will launch over the next few months! (i've been playing with the demo, and its awesome)

nyt architecture review of the bird's nest, the olympic stadium in beijiing.

In the small coastal town of Ílhavo, what remains of the Manor Visconde de Almeida, a 17th century noble house, ARX Portugal Arquitectosa has created a modern library. Part of the old façade remains, giving the library a classic side.

Wow. Adam Brockbank's portfolio is amazing ~ the concept art and story boards from things like harry potter, tomb raider, spiderman, xmen and more are incredible!

REBIRTH is a unique futuristic and provoking wooden sculpture by Belgian designer and artist, Arne Quinze commissioned for the well-known and distinguished five-star Paris hotel Le Royal Monceau on Avenue Hoche.

VEAUX LAUNCHES TODAY! VEAUX is an online talent market that helps fresh creatives sell themselves, and picky buyers find the choicest cut of artistic goodness around.

The shopping cart is just as cool as the t-shirt design at 200nipples.com (sfw) They're selling limited edition, numbered tees and the number in the series determines the price.

New Fiat Punto campaign Always In The Lead that includes tradicional media, web 2.0 elements, street art sponsorship and two funny virals.

McDonalds Outdoor : Mirror Advertising.

Scent Map This new website offers an interactive way to find your perfume while sitting in front of a computer.

New Motion piece from Psyop for HP Maestro

Wonting NYC Shop ~ has the cutest print gocco otter cards!

You know you're a designer when you get excited about receiving paper samples. I just got these from French Paper Co and they are truly delish.

"Time Patrol" is a dark, tense short film from director Jasmin Jodry, with soundtrack from Kode9 & the Spaceape.

Tautra Monastery in Norway. Great lighting inside. By JSA.

A new flat-pack birdhouse by Canadian designer Thomas Rasmussen.

McFOREST: nice artwork Sara Hillenberger

Tina Tsang of Undergrowth Design gives tea parties that needed edge, while maintaining the dainty details... gorgeous handmade tea set with legs wearing golden shoes to grasp.

Nike has presented their new Sportswear Fall '08 collection at a massive Beijing event these past days. The Dunk shoe gets its own video presentation. Really like the curtain idea in the video!

My friend Mickey designed these and is willing to take orders... I thought they were pretty NOTCOT worthy. Check'em out.

Can you recognize a pixelated Harry Potter? How many else iconic figures do you see? An interesting pixel art project by a Hong Kong Chinese.

Makoto Shinkai has published an anthology of his anime background art.

Haha - great ad for child obesity warnings... watch this ad that starts out like watching someone play an FPS... then comes the heavy breathing... and looking down...

Not cool Cynthia Rowley/TARGET ~ what were you thinking?!?! Ripping off and cheapening an already affordable product - Fred's extremely popular Ice Kabobs???

Fair trade goods tend to look a bit cheap. Divine Chocolate is a exception. They make fair trade chocolate and packages it in a nice, posh, wrapper. It doesn't hurt that it also tastes good.

Man Cheung is a London based photographer who posts one photo everyday. Each photo emits an eerie quality like stills from an unraveling mystery movie.

Strong Bad and the Home Star Runner gang are coming to Wii Ware!!! Strong Bad's Game for Attractive People.

No more green and new cups for S*Bux...my chai still tastes good. :)

Designer Diddo Velema produced some high-fashion gas masks. Pretty awesome. [Editor's Note: these are not associated in any way with any luxury brands, etc]

tekkonkinkreet movie is one of the finest manga of all times, the musica was composed by PLAID, check out all the backgrounds they are unveliebable, i just love how they jump all the time

The Beard Font - coolest font i've seen in a while!

DROP CLOCK, heavy helvetica falls into water in slow mo keeping time.

Plastic Bag Animals! ....that pop up to life when subways rush past ventilation grates!!! So awesome.

Creative business cards. This is a store that sells products related to cannabis

"Gro", by Swedish designer Caroline Wetterling, is a totally self-contained mini-greenhouse large enough for one very well-displayed little plant.

Print campaign to homage classic Atari. Since 1972.

ReadWriteWeb did an awesome list of "Ten Sites for Finding Wonderful Things" ~ and we were lucky enough to make the list! I'm sure you know the others, but if not, definitely go check it out.

Royal VKB's Kid's Puzzle Dinner Tray ~ a fun melamine puzzle to help kids learn what goes where... and keep them busy while you enjoy your meal...

Ultra's Space Station 6 - Cute tempting credit card filled with 6 tiny USB flash drives... 6 2GB drive is only 90$!

On NOTCOT firsts ~ here's the first thank you note/ meta snail mail / sketch of the buttons i sent out to Johanna in Germany!

The purCushion connects with your mobile phone using the wireless Bluetooth technology, and enables you to pick up the call while relaxing on the soft and ergonomic cushion.

Very cool idea from Creative Danes, Inc. Globe hangs from the ceiling or the wall on a powerful magnet.

iRiver's Unit2 is a fully interactive living room multimedia system with a portable display unit to check the latest news, find a recipe, or just leave it in the docking station to play a dvd/music. You can even call your mom with the also interactive remote.

cleverly designed corner frames from german company, details, are offered in outside or inside angles to fit odd spots in rooms.