The Green Marketing Manifesto by John Grant wins the Environmental Award at the 2008 British Book Design and Production Awards.
nice!
#17227
problem!
The CIA Super Hero Calendar is here again!!! Only 5 pounds in the uk ~ and its an awesomely illustrated weekly!
nice!
#17226
problem!
FEATUREDJust back from the Unique LA VIP night and adventures in Downtown LA ~ take a peek at some of the fun discoveries!
nice!
#17225
problem!
London based MA Graphic Design graduate Telli Nourkeyhani gives The Hayward Gallery an Extreme Makeover!
nice!
#17224
problem!
Sometimes, the conventional Christmas tree just doesn't cut it. Here's a few unusual Christmas tree ideas for inspiration.
nice!
#17223
problem!
Flicker set by Selflesh - Cool collages of body parts made out of old maps.
nice!
#17222
problem!
ECOfont save 20% ink by taking circular portions out of the middle of letters. You could also make your letters grey.
nice!
#17221
problem!
Mini sketchbooks made from inventory tags! Each one is individually screen printed and stamped with a number.
nice!
#17220
problem!
Waterflux is an art museum in Switzerland by french architects R&Sie(n). It looks very strange! Almost like an alien resort. Set to be completed during 2009.
nice!
#17219
problem!
ABELHA- New 100% organic premium Cachaca (distillate spirit). Recently launched in the U.K
nice!
#17217
problem!
Flash mob rave in the center of the CofC campus Library for exam study break. video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw5kndDVF4g
nice!
#17216
problem!
VIDEOPost graduate service designer Lauren Currie takes a dozen balloons to a park in Edinburgh asking people to tie them to their favourite thing.
nice!
#17215
problem!
London based agency Represent have challenged the design community to develop innovative and eco-friendly solutions to the problem of wasting wrapping paper!
nice!
#17214
problem!
This stool makes me happy, Designer: Natalie Kruch
A playful disposition. Over 500 balloons are tied on
a solid wood stool.
nice!
#17213
problem!
This "LEED Platinum" Gingerbread house by HOK is seriously sweet.
nice!
#17212
problem!
Animated Businesscard without using lenticular , consider to wow the receivers. And they will play with the card for a long time before it disappear in their pockets.
nice!
#17211
problem!
I'm loving the dark, floral, Intaglio prints of Jenny Ostraff.
nice!
#17210
problem!
The Greentainer is a shipping container, gutted to provide flexible public space, perfect for re-using existing resources. With a good sense of design combines to create this versatile,adaptable structure.
nice!
#17209
problem!
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!
nice!
#17208
problem!
'Sorplefui' concept of house -under superficial- from Andrea Pontalto
nice!
#17207
problem!
Patrick Nadeau created 'Nature Individuelle', a series of planters/objects emphasizing the importance of nature in our world. There are some great objects in the series.
nice!
#17206
problem!
Swedish Svegro has gotten some new packing for their line of potatoes. Behind the design is Stockholm based Amore.
nice!
#17205
problem!
Orla by Otto Oliveira lets you turn a regular drinking glass into a coffee/tea mug.
nice!
#17204
problem!
Incredible Fish-Dog for Volkswagen by BBDO.
Nice VW SpaceFox ad.
nice!
#17203
problem!
More disappearing chairs - Cube 6 by designer Naho Matsuno goes from a cube to six stools.
nice!
#17202
problem!
urban orchard... beautiful spot for strongbow cider...
nice!
#17201
problem!
Came across these very awesome Anything Scissors by Michael Sodeau for Suikosha via the Core 77 Gift Guide.
nice!
#17200
problem!
A modder who goes by the name of DRHECK has finished his interesting mod of the Wii-Mote which coverd with several different kinds of 100% natural hemp fibers.
nice!
#17199
problem!
California Love: a new great short animation about love pills and casual sex. Made by (always incredible) students at Les Gobelins.
nice!
#17198
problem!
Karl Zahn's Pallet Mirror - made of reclaimed shipping pallets. The scars on the lumber tell a story of its travels. While the form is reminiscent of old Victorian french mirrors, its origin is far from gold leaf.
nice!
#17197
problem!
On Wed10th December, British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) erected a 5m wide x 2m high ICE WALL at the London Southbank Centre to mark the launch a new website showcasing the benefits of frozen food.
nice!
#17196
problem!
Terrarium Party Favors! What a fun DIY idea over at Design*Sponge
nice!
#17195
problem!
Gerd Arntz Web Archive of absolutely stunning icons from the 30s
nice!
#17194
problem!
Awesome toy sheep stool! and equally brilliant as those eyes... so looking down on you, yet so hilarious...
nice!
#17193
problem!
Grain Leather I Buy/You Buy Dice ~ so very cheeky, clean, and super tempting from Jack Spade
nice!
#17192
problem!
Ingenious Pinxo = pinca + ganxo... clip/hook by Ferran Lajara!
nice!
#17191
problem!
The bankers are sad and broke. Luckily there was a Silent Disco in the city to cheer them up.
nice!
#17190
problem!
Listed by color depending on the major themes in international news, headlines of the New York Times from 1990 to 2005 were cut, then shortlisted by the artist AJ Bocchino, in order to form rolls of wallpaper. What a creative idea!
nice!
#17189
problem!
Navaglow ~ awesome new packing tape from Stella Bugbee ~ it feels a little scandinavian, pixelated, and southwestern influenced all at once, and makes all packages instantly more fun!
nice!
#17188
problem!
FEATUREDNOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #27: Wejetset is giving away quite the jet setting bundle: a Hideo Carryon, Incase Krink Sleeve, Baxter Travel Kit, Field Notes, + STPL Socks ~ over 500$ of travel goods to get you home for the holidays!
nice!
#17187
problem!
FEATUREDThe Xylocopa Young Mad Scientist Laser Etched Wood Alphabet Blocks ~ in person! I even took pics of each letter so you can see up close how fun the illustrations are! Original found in #16975!
nice!
#17186
problem!
2008 - The Year of the 'Stache - A comprehensive photo list of all things mustache from 2008 -- bags to charts to weddings and more!
nice!
#17185
problem!
Wonderful video of a design studio made of kids' stuff. The idea was to encourage designers to create but going back to the basics...
nice!
#17184
problem!
Stay connected during inappropriate situations with these Stealth Ringtones.
nice!
#17183
problem!
Check out these adorable Quail Egg Candles in JaneBox's etsy store! A very original decently priced gift if I do say so myself.
nice!
#17182
problem!
Lucile is a lamp by the french designer Sylvain Rieu-Piquet. Base in matt grey lacquered steel; matt opaline glass shade or double shade - opaline + matt orange; transparent cable.
nice!
#17181
problem!
Illustrator/Designer Mike Perry launches his new website with all new work.
nice!
#17180
problem!
Glass BED : the collection uses the ultra-clear Diamant Glass by Saint Gobain.
nice!
#17179
problem!
Flavor Paper's Elysian Fields wallpaper is just what I need in my new home. The look of a traditional pattern with modern nuances. Perfect with both antiques and contemporary furniture.
nice!
#17178
problem!
Andy Sargent paints on salvaged wood and tin - I like the way the found object informs his work.
nice!
#17177
problem!
The Bolt Light Bulb by Sungmin Hong. From the name 'Its a bolt + bulb + light, a light bulb that is "bolt" shaped'
nice!
#17176
problem!
999 Design came up with this gorgeous bottle design for Gleneagles Natural Mineral Water.
nice!
#17175
problem!
An "artistic intervention in Google Street View" brought to you by Pittsburgh. Staged street view scenes range from a marching band to a medieval sword fight.
nice!
#17174
problem!
Yet again the guys from Uredd have managed to blow me away with their creative minds. This time it was Gaute and Ståle and mr Aasmund who went out in the streets of Trondheim to play with light.
nice!
#17173
problem!
The Bacello Chair by Palette Industries is inspired by traditional "pea pod" boats. Their website is somewhat annoying, but their designs are worth a look.
nice!
#17172
problem!
Non-Format designed three different album covers for The Chap in 2008 - I like the consistent use of balloon animals rendered atypically.
nice!
#17171
problem!
Estudio Breder's Night&Day cup - the skyline and the mood changes depending on if the cup is flipped up or down.
nice!
#17169
problem!
FEATUREDLatest obsession ~ By:Amt's Ring A Day ~ see some hands on pics with these awesome stainless steel ring sets ~ hardest part is deciding how to wear/display/use them! So many possibilities...
nice!
#17168
problem!
Paul McCarthy's work ranges from intimate performance videos to spectacular public works - all without sacrificing its unnerving psychosexual tone. His most recent sculptural work is a Santa figure holding a tree-like butt plug.
nice!
#17167
problem!
Nancy Wu is likely the most diverse designer to come out of Art Center in a long time. Check out her site for amazing and fresh designs from soap chairs to nike shoes. (Btw, she is the younger sister of NOTCOT's feature car designer Kim Wu)
nice!
#17166
problem!
NOTCOT Holiday Deal ~ here's another update! 20% off at Kidrobot with the code "KRNOTCOT" ~ see all the details in the coupon book (not good on sale, previously ordered, etc) I totally want some owls :)
nice!
#17165
problem!
Yulia Brodskaya makes gorgeous and intricate typographic paper cuts.
nice!
#17164
problem!
FEATUREDNOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #26: Lelo is giving away the Stainless Steel OLGA from its Luxe Collection of Pleasure Objects~ it comes with a satin case and is housed in a glossy wooden box...
nice!
#17163
problem!
FEATUREDGift Guide: Indulge Those Vices!!! This one is about luxury, pleasure, indulgence and basically enjoying life...
nice!
#17162
problem!
The Bee House Saltbox provides a pretty living space for your table salt. The ceramic Saltbox comes in a variety of colors, and keeps moisture away.
nice!
#17161
problem!
NOTCOT Holiday Deal! Alissia MT has FINALLY launched a web store of her own! More to come soon, but first, FREE DIAMOND RING! (in acrylic!) when you spend $75, just tell her size/color in checkout comments.
nice!
#17160
problem!
Format recreates over 20 Classic (and some not-so-classic) Hip Hop Album Covers in LEGO.
nice!
#17159
problem!
brilliant ways to recycle your used PET bottles.
nice!
#17158
problem!
Want to be in a book among the 200 best packaging designers in the world? Submit your work to "200 Best Packaging Designers 2009/10" special edition by Lürzer's Archive. Entry Deadline: January, 30th 2008
nice!
#17157
problem!
The numbers geek in me desperately wants this Numbers Notepad from Mateo Ilasco ~ i want my many random lists on this! Sorted by prime, odd, even, and composite numbers!
nice!
#17156
problem!
The Gleichenberg Thermal Bath by JSA is a big wooden deck that interconnects all the pools.
nice!
#17155
problem!
Created by Wieden+Kennedy and produced by Stink/Psyop, the new Nokia Leevi E71 TV spot. Great production.
nice!
#17154
problem!
Peleda Wind-Up - 4-Inch Mini Figures - Australian illustrator, Nathan Jurevicius, gets folky with his limited edition, wind-up Peleda Owl mini series. Blind box series, 7 in total.
nice!
#17153
problem!
Adorable Alessi Christmas Cow Boy statuette of Santa riding his reindeer made of painted porcelain. See the animated video!
nice!
#17152
problem!
Jet Rest ~ might be more comfy than the usual U shaped neck pillows ~ L shaped pillow with more support for your head and neck ~ even can come with a cashmere cover!
nice!
#17151
problem!
Origami sculpture made by Jacquet Fritz Junior. Photography by Matthieu Gauchet.
nice!
#17149
problem!
Interesting public sea bath for the Copenhagen waterfront, by JDS + Klar. Good multi-use of the waterway.
nice!
#17148
problem!
Erik Natzke is an interactive designer who is constantly trying to blur the lines between design and technology.
nice!
#17147
problem!
My Maker’s Mark holiday package came today. A few years ago, I got waxed tumblers. This year, it’s wrapping paper, ribbon and to/from tags. Sign up to be an ambassador (it’s free and you get your name on a barrel of Maker’s) and you can get free stuff too.
nice!
#17146
problem!
Coarse Toys has an exhibition in Berlin at the moment. Probably the most impressive vinyl toys on the market right now.
nice!
#17145
problem!
The Barcelona Research Park by spanish architects Manuel Brullet and Albert de Pineda, is a giant round building with a wooden skin that filters the views while providing shade.
nice!
#17144
problem!
Pho-ho-hoto Booth ~ Found this cool holiday photo app!
nice!
#17143
problem!
New Volkswagen Golf 6. "Nouveaux standards, nouveaux tests", with a great car crash test.
nice!
#17142
problem!
TV spot for NAB (Norwegian Association of the Blind), created by Try. "Don't disturb the ones working", talking about the dogs that help the blind ones.
nice!
#17141
problem!
FON is a WiFi community allowing users to share or sell their WiFi connection and get access for free to any FON-spot in the world.
nice!
#17140
problem!
Some things never get improved upon--this Folle stapler, which has been around since 1946, is like a work of art.
nice!
#17139
problem!
The Front Page Poster is a collection of the covers of all the major news papers from around the world chronicling Barack Obama's historic win.
nice!
#17137
problem!
This new Amor de Madre cutting board is ingenious! I need it yesterday!
nice!
#17136
problem!
Vane and Joya produced some great candles entitled the Mixology Candles. They are based on cocktail recipes.
nice!
#17135
problem!
Block & Blockele is a novel building block system of characters, figures and elements that interlock with each other in an unlimited number of ways.
nice!
#17134
problem!
Print Ad Puts 3D Mini Cabrio in Hands of auto magazine readers.
nice!
#17133
problem!
The V building facade of the VM Houses, featured in #10709, is a small disappointment when seen for real.
nice!
#17132
problem!
Check out exclusive video tour of Mark Baez's M Cube
nice!
#17131
problem!
The amazing cantilever is not the only great thing about Jean Nouvel's Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. Take a closer look.
nice!
#17130
problem!
Amazing new summer line from M.I.A.'s sister. By the name of "Hunger" the collection was inspired by how food is seen in other places of the world...
nice!
#17129
problem!
A concept of playfull kitchen objects. Maraka is currently on display in an exhibition DAS Designers after School in Rome. Designers are Zeljka Kavran, Andrea Corteggi and Katia Mattiolli
nice!
#17128
problem!