The Kinetic Sculpture made from 714 metal spheres, hanging from thin steel wires attached to individually-controlled stepper motors at the BMW Museum in Munich.

The Kinetic Sculpture made from 714 metal spheres, hanging from thin steel wires attached to individually-controlled stepper motors at the BMW Museum in Munich.

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#29164
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Viral hit, A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything, now has a Thrillseeking sequel.

VIDEOViral hit, A Brief History of Pretty Much Everything, now has a Thrillseeking sequel.

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#29163
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Curious how this ancient Chinese table game became such a smash among American Jews that it evolved into a Jewish game. “Project Mah Jongg,” opens at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on May 4 and continuing through December.

Curious how this ancient Chinese table game became such a smash among American Jews that it evolved into a Jewish game. “Project Mah Jongg,” opens at the Museum of Jewish Heritage on May 4 and continuing through December.

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#29162
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8bit NYC - Zelda 1986 meet google maps.

8bit NYC - Zelda 1986 meet google maps.

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#29161
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Synthetic Aesthetics seek participants for a project on synthetic biology, design, and aesthetics.

Synthetic Aesthetics seek participants for a project on synthetic biology, design, and aesthetics.

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#29160
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MIT’s City Car concept is a zero emission car which is foldable and takes one-eighth the size for parking to an average car.

MIT’s City Car concept is a zero emission car which is foldable and takes one-eighth the size for parking to an average car.

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#29159
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City of the (Re)Orientated: Ben and Sebastian mix an impressive story out of art and architecture. I can look at the complexity forever.

City of the (Re)Orientated: Ben and Sebastian mix an impressive story out of art and architecture. I can look at the complexity forever.

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#29158
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Dayboard by Oslo-based StokkeAustad- a brilliant color calendar to visualize the year.  This calendar allows the user to arrange the year as one sees fit as each day can be moved around.

Dayboard by Oslo-based StokkeAustad- a brilliant color calendar to visualize the year. This calendar allows the user to arrange the year as one sees fit as each day can be moved around.

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#29157
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Dog breeds as typefaces.

Dog breeds as typefaces.

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#29156
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Wonderwall were the design studio behind the concept for Nike’s first flagship store in Tokyo, which also happens to be the largest in Japan; totaling 946 square meters of sporting gear.

Wonderwall were the design studio behind the concept for Nike’s first flagship store in Tokyo, which also happens to be the largest in Japan; totaling 946 square meters of sporting gear.

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#29155
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I love this map of London from Herb Lester Associates. The map charts the most pleasant and civilized places, around London, for a secret liaison, a sneaky skive or an out-of-the-office very-important business meeting.

I love this map of London from Herb Lester Associates. The map charts the most pleasant and civilized places, around London, for a secret liaison, a sneaky skive or an out-of-the-office very-important business meeting.

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#29154
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Structural street art in the form of Skullface found around London. Photos of the colorful skull masks from OKUMANCHOJA's flickr page.

Structural street art in the form of Skullface found around London. Photos of the colorful skull masks from OKUMANCHOJA's flickr page.

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#29153
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National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore records North American species facing extinction in his latest book, Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species. A beautiful book filled with tragic stories.

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore records North American species facing extinction in his latest book, Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species. A beautiful book filled with tragic stories.

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#29152
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Logitech Squeezebox TOUCH! Latest in the squeezebox line adds touch sensitivity and a gorgeous screen... and check out how pretty the curve in the back is!

Logitech Squeezebox TOUCH! Latest in the squeezebox line adds touch sensitivity and a gorgeous screen... and check out how pretty the curve in the back is!

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#29151
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I love A Design Affair's look at Nintendo's window display!

I love A Design Affair's look at Nintendo's window display!

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#29150
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With the iPad release a mere few weeks away, Alexx Henry, together with co-directors Cory Strassburger and Ming Hsiung, produced a motion magazine cover and feature spread for Viv Mag.

With the iPad release a mere few weeks away, Alexx Henry, together with co-directors Cory Strassburger and Ming Hsiung, produced a motion magazine cover and feature spread for Viv Mag.

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#29149
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Love the detailing and interior labeling of Griffin's Kingston trouser's that read "STOP TOXIC WASTE". Wise words from a small tag.

Love the detailing and interior labeling of Griffin's Kingston trouser's that read "STOP TOXIC WASTE". Wise words from a small tag.

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#29148
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Neatnests are decorative bird shelters for the modern avian mindset. Flat packed and made from scrap material, these are definitely a unique offering in the modern bird house world.

Neatnests are decorative bird shelters for the modern avian mindset. Flat packed and made from scrap material, these are definitely a unique offering in the modern bird house world.

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#29147
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The best of recent architecture in Ireland to commemorate Saint Patrick's Day.

The best of recent architecture in Ireland to commemorate Saint Patrick's Day.

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#29146
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PILLOW FIGHT!!! Artists Joe Ledbetter, Nathan Jurevicius, JAW Cooper, HiddenMoves, Chuck U, Vault49 & Zutto enter the fray as ClickforArt launch their Spring line-up of limited edition pillows.

PILLOW FIGHT!!! Artists Joe Ledbetter, Nathan Jurevicius, JAW Cooper, HiddenMoves, Chuck U, Vault49 & Zutto enter the fray as ClickforArt launch their Spring line-up of limited edition pillows.

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#29145
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'Peripetics', a video by Zeitguised: "six imaginations of disoriented systems that take a catastrophic turn"... Strange, mechanical and organic at the same time, indeniably inspiring.

'Peripetics', a video by Zeitguised: "six imaginations of disoriented systems that take a catastrophic turn"... Strange, mechanical and organic at the same time, indeniably inspiring.

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#29143
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FishHotel,  glass fishbowl with ABS plastic outer shell, can be stacked to create a hotel effect. Designed by Teddy Luong.

FishHotel, glass fishbowl with ABS plastic outer shell, can be stacked to create a hotel effect. Designed by Teddy Luong.

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#29142
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Colombian architects Plan B + Giancarlo Mazzanti recently completed this interesting house on a hill. The structure desegregates to be part of the slope, resulting in a deck with an amazing view over the local wetlands.

Colombian architects Plan B + Giancarlo Mazzanti recently completed this interesting house on a hill. The structure desegregates to be part of the slope, resulting in a deck with an amazing view over the local wetlands.

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#29141
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This autobot -looking sculpture may very well be the Ukranian candidate for 'Transformers'

This autobot -looking sculpture may very well be the Ukranian candidate for 'Transformers'

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#29140
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Massimo De Carlo Gallery presents “Karma”, the first solo exhibition of Dan Colen in Milan.

Massimo De Carlo Gallery presents “Karma”, the first solo exhibition of Dan Colen in Milan.

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#29139
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Milan designers Gabriele and Oscar Buratti have collaborated with bathroom brand Roca to create a combined toilet and wash basin called 'W+W', where waste water from the sink is used to fill the toilet cistern.

Milan designers Gabriele and Oscar Buratti have collaborated with bathroom brand Roca to create a combined toilet and wash basin called 'W+W', where waste water from the sink is used to fill the toilet cistern.

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#29138
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An old Villa in Potsdam, Berlin has been styled into a modern loft with a lot of stylish white. By Berlin Rodeo.

An old Villa in Potsdam, Berlin has been styled into a modern loft with a lot of stylish white. By Berlin Rodeo.

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#29137
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Death Star Watermelons and Cantaloupes at Kuriositas.

Death Star Watermelons and Cantaloupes at Kuriositas.

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#29136
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The Ghetto Reaper ~ from Very Bravo

The Ghetto Reaper ~ from Very Bravo

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#29135
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Recycled paper pulp clocks for INVOTIS ORANGE. Designed by Chris Koens and Ramon Middelkoop.

Recycled paper pulp clocks for INVOTIS ORANGE. Designed by Chris Koens and Ramon Middelkoop.

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#29134
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Kengo Kuma Associates realised this renovation of the Hoshakuji Station north of Tokyo. Parts of the station are made from re-used Oya stone which was left over from an old warehouse that existed in this area.

Kengo Kuma Associates realised this renovation of the Hoshakuji Station north of Tokyo. Parts of the station are made from re-used Oya stone which was left over from an old warehouse that existed in this area.

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#29133
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Spotted at SXSW!  Pepsi's new video cooler. It looks like they're using a projector to display video content directly on the door.

VIDEOSpotted at SXSW! Pepsi's new video cooler. It looks like they're using a projector to display video content directly on the door.

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#29132
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my bookshelf one-off... SPOONYA - outer shell made out of plywood smoothed and painted. The inside made out of foamed polythelene... with just the right spacing between each piece

my bookshelf one-off... SPOONYA - outer shell made out of plywood smoothed and painted. The inside made out of foamed polythelene... with just the right spacing between each piece

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#29131
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Presso by Patrick Hunt of is an eco-friendly espresso machine that only requires the amount of energy to boil water and human force to operate the press. The product is made out of 100% recyclable aluminum.

Presso by Patrick Hunt of is an eco-friendly espresso machine that only requires the amount of energy to boil water and human force to operate the press. The product is made out of 100% recyclable aluminum.

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#29130
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Lovely packing and graphic profile from Tank Design for fish producer Halvors.

Lovely packing and graphic profile from Tank Design for fish producer Halvors.

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#29128
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Swedish firm Widjedal-Racki-Bergerhoff create this black and white villa on a sloped plot near Stockholm.

Swedish firm Widjedal-Racki-Bergerhoff create this black and white villa on a sloped plot near Stockholm.

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#29127
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Us & Them Studios have made an awesome new art print on wood.  “Treehugger” is an 11″ x 14″ screenprint, has an edition of 10, and is $100.

Us & Them Studios have made an awesome new art print on wood. “Treehugger” is an 11″ x 14″ screenprint, has an edition of 10, and is $100.

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#29126
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Luke Skinner is turning 25 this year, so to celebrate he doodled some things turning 25 with him. Which you can download as a wallpaper for desktops and iphones.

Luke Skinner is turning 25 this year, so to celebrate he doodled some things turning 25 with him. Which you can download as a wallpaper for desktops and iphones.

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#29125
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BlackYard is 4 awesome illustrators and graphic designers working in Bern, Switzerland.

BlackYard is 4 awesome illustrators and graphic designers working in Bern, Switzerland.

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#29124
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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! BeerMatsRule celebrates this wonderful holiday with their collection of St. Patty's coasters.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! BeerMatsRule celebrates this wonderful holiday with their collection of St. Patty's coasters.

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#29123
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Swiss watchmakers Hublot's F1 King. The watch is based on the King Power model, with everything blacked out for a sleek, matte look. Only 500 numbered items will be on offer before Hublot unveils its next Formula 1 edition.

Swiss watchmakers Hublot's F1 King. The watch is based on the King Power model, with everything blacked out for a sleek, matte look. Only 500 numbered items will be on offer before Hublot unveils its next Formula 1 edition.

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#29122
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A Collection A Day: A blog documenting a project that will span exactly one year, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. On each of those 365 days, one collection will be photographed or drawn (and occasionally painted).

A Collection A Day: A blog documenting a project that will span exactly one year, from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. On each of those 365 days, one collection will be photographed or drawn (and occasionally painted).

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#29121
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Quinze and Milan team up with Eastpack for Salone del MIlano 2010! A furniture line filled with zippered pockets merging the couch and backpack functionalities...

Quinze and Milan team up with Eastpack for Salone del MIlano 2010! A furniture line filled with zippered pockets merging the couch and backpack functionalities...

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#29120
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Great illustration for Wired Magazine's cover story:The Future of Money. By Aegir Hallmundur over at The Ministry of Type.

Great illustration for Wired Magazine's cover story:The Future of Money. By Aegir Hallmundur over at The Ministry of Type.

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#29119
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Carbon fiber chopsticks made literally out of a solid piece of carbon fiber.  Because of the grade of carbon used, it allows for a non-toxic food/dishwasher safe coating to be applied at 400 degrees.

Carbon fiber chopsticks made literally out of a solid piece of carbon fiber. Because of the grade of carbon used, it allows for a non-toxic food/dishwasher safe coating to be applied at 400 degrees.

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#29118
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The Type-Cube made of vat paper consists of eight movable cubes, which are connected together. A fragment of a letter is engraved on each side of the cubes. Turning the cubes in different directions several combinations are offered.

The Type-Cube made of vat paper consists of eight movable cubes, which are connected together. A fragment of a letter is engraved on each side of the cubes. Turning the cubes in different directions several combinations are offered.

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#29117
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The Coke Mini, holds less than two-thirds of a 12-ounce container, it's stamped with the loud promise, "90 calories per can," instead of the usual "Coca-Cola" script.

The Coke Mini, holds less than two-thirds of a 12-ounce container, it's stamped with the loud promise, "90 calories per can," instead of the usual "Coca-Cola" script.

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#29116
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Omni+ brings purpose to home theater furniture. We're giving away a green Prism by Karim Rashid to celebrate St. Paddy's Day! [Editor's Note - i adore my black prism!]

Omni+ brings purpose to home theater furniture. We're giving away a green Prism by Karim Rashid to celebrate St. Paddy's Day! [Editor's Note - i adore my black prism!]

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#29115
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Boston, Massachusetts based architects Leers Weinzapfel Associates, have designed the Zachs Hillel House at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Boston, Massachusetts based architects Leers Weinzapfel Associates, have designed the Zachs Hillel House at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

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#29114
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Beach Plastic: All of these lemon juice bottles were found washed up onto Kehoe Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore, CA. We have made an archival pigment print of our collection.

Beach Plastic: All of these lemon juice bottles were found washed up onto Kehoe Beach in the Point Reyes National Seashore, CA. We have made an archival pigment print of our collection.

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#29113
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This modern pool house is designed by COOP 15 with Japanese concept theme.The window decorations along the side pool remain me the slide door in Japanese home.

This modern pool house is designed by COOP 15 with Japanese concept theme.The window decorations along the side pool remain me the slide door in Japanese home.

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#29111
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The debut release for Losers - Flush feat. Riz MC & Envy - is accompanied by a fantastically animated Victorian influenced video courtesy of illustrator Dan Hiller and animator Tom Werber....

The debut release for Losers - Flush feat. Riz MC & Envy - is accompanied by a fantastically animated Victorian influenced video courtesy of illustrator Dan Hiller and animator Tom Werber....

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#29110
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Kiehl's commissioned Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore and Malia Jones to design limited edition Acai Spray bottles for Earth Day 2010.

Kiehl's commissioned Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams, Julianne Moore and Malia Jones to design limited edition Acai Spray bottles for Earth Day 2010.

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#29109
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Chloe Fan created a simple version of Super Mario Bros using an 8×8 LED matrix, an Arduino Nano, two buttons for the input and a piezo sensor hooked to a separate Arduino for the theme song.

Chloe Fan created a simple version of Super Mario Bros using an 8×8 LED matrix, an Arduino Nano, two buttons for the input and a piezo sensor hooked to a separate Arduino for the theme song.

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#29108
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It is obvious that the traditional kitchen chop block has acted as inspiration for the new and extremely simple pieces from Søren Rose Studio.

It is obvious that the traditional kitchen chop block has acted as inspiration for the new and extremely simple pieces from Søren Rose Studio.

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#29107
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Papo, a paper lamp by german designer Martin Schmid.

Papo, a paper lamp by german designer Martin Schmid.

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#29106
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Fantastic work, fantastic fonts. Check the fantastic handmadefont-website.

Fantastic work, fantastic fonts. Check the fantastic handmadefont-website.

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#29105
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Plinto, a new stool designed by Luca Nichetto for Skitsch will be presented in occasion of 2010 Milan Design Week.

Plinto, a new stool designed by Luca Nichetto for Skitsch will be presented in occasion of 2010 Milan Design Week.

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#29104
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‘House K’ by Sekkei-sha - The interior is special for its village-like central space – the living area and kitchen – which seems to be surrounded by other residential houses.

‘House K’ by Sekkei-sha - The interior is special for its village-like central space – the living area and kitchen – which seems to be surrounded by other residential houses.

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#29103
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RGB Lamp. A lamp inspired by the additive color model designed by German and Swiss product designers Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier.

RGB Lamp. A lamp inspired by the additive color model designed by German and Swiss product designers Fabian Nehne and Martin Meier.

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#29102
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A ceramic set for serving schnaps or liqueur from Fenke Schwan. There are imprints of a little deer on the flask and glasses. These detailed imprints are unglazed for contrast.

A ceramic set for serving schnaps or liqueur from Fenke Schwan. There are imprints of a little deer on the flask and glasses. These detailed imprints are unglazed for contrast.

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#29101
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The Hand Of The Designer, is a collection of 462 reproductions of hand made sketches by 150 internationally recognized designers.

The Hand Of The Designer, is a collection of 462 reproductions of hand made sketches by 150 internationally recognized designers.

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#29100
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Cute illustration 'Finite' by Patrick Hruby.

Cute illustration 'Finite' by Patrick Hruby.

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#29099
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The GigaPan Epic Pro will be out in April. This device helps capture gigapixel panoramas by taking hundreds or thousands of individual images.

The GigaPan Epic Pro will be out in April. This device helps capture gigapixel panoramas by taking hundreds or thousands of individual images.

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#29098
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DESIGNING SLOW LIFE Conference 24-25 March 2010 in Lahti brings together international experts of design, service design and wellness to talk and develop services with main theme of better, slower and more meaningful life.

DESIGNING SLOW LIFE Conference 24-25 March 2010 in Lahti brings together international experts of design, service design and wellness to talk and develop services with main theme of better, slower and more meaningful life.

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#29097
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Inca Pisco bottle collection. Pisco is a South American liquor distilled from grapes.

Inca Pisco bottle collection. Pisco is a South American liquor distilled from grapes.

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#29096
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Suspended in air, the (Doll)house inside Calvin Klein’s Madison Avenue store nevertheless contains a kernel of an idea for accommodating growth in rapidly-densifying cities. The project was designed by REX.

Suspended in air, the (Doll)house inside Calvin Klein’s Madison Avenue store nevertheless contains a kernel of an idea for accommodating growth in rapidly-densifying cities. The project was designed by REX.

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#29095
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new OXO wine bottle foil opener. just squeeze this metal Pac-Man around the top of a bottle, spin and presto, foil removed.

new OXO wine bottle foil opener. just squeeze this metal Pac-Man around the top of a bottle, spin and presto, foil removed.

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#29094
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Macquarie's One Shelley Street balances mobility, transparency, tailor-made settings, destination work plazas, follow-me technology, and carbon neutral systems. By Clive Wilkinson architects and fitzpatrick+partners.

Macquarie's One Shelley Street balances mobility, transparency, tailor-made settings, destination work plazas, follow-me technology, and carbon neutral systems. By Clive Wilkinson architects and fitzpatrick+partners.

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#29093
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The project is a residence for two artists. Inspired by geometric arrangements of interlocking polygons, the new residence takes the form of a heptagonal figure. Design by Michael Maltzan Architecture.

The project is a residence for two artists. Inspired by geometric arrangements of interlocking polygons, the new residence takes the form of a heptagonal figure. Design by Michael Maltzan Architecture.

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#29092
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Ever wondered about all the keyboards that didn't make the cut? There were a lot more options than QWERTY, like the 1887 Automatic, 1906 New American, 1893 Blickensderfer and many others.

Ever wondered about all the keyboards that didn't make the cut? There were a lot more options than QWERTY, like the 1887 Automatic, 1906 New American, 1893 Blickensderfer and many others.

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#29091
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Elephant Puzzle...made by joel...

Elephant Puzzle...made by joel...

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#29090
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Uamou is moving studios! To celebrate, she's put on an event with Mori (RxH) and released 4 new fortune cat babies on black sparkle vinyl, tons of Uamous, 4 new heads, Large fortune cats, and a Vinyl Boo.

Uamou is moving studios! To celebrate, she's put on an event with Mori (RxH) and released 4 new fortune cat babies on black sparkle vinyl, tons of Uamous, 4 new heads, Large fortune cats, and a Vinyl Boo.

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#29089
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Honda 3R-C concept : a beautiful single-seat 3 wheeler powered by a lithium ion battery.

Honda 3R-C concept : a beautiful single-seat 3 wheeler powered by a lithium ion battery.

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#29088
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cho hyung suk design shows us their curved frame series  consisting of a chaise lounge, stool and a table where the upholstered blocks of each are held together by stainless steel frames.

cho hyung suk design shows us their curved frame series consisting of a chaise lounge, stool and a table where the upholstered blocks of each are held together by stainless steel frames.

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#29087
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pre-order the David Bazan tour poster set by Bandito Design Co. Hand silk-screened on French Paper!

pre-order the David Bazan tour poster set by Bandito Design Co. Hand silk-screened on French Paper!

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#29085
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The Papillion Tourbillion, a cell phone merged with a tourbillion watch featuring a patented Remontage Papillon mechanism.

The Papillion Tourbillion, a cell phone merged with a tourbillion watch featuring a patented Remontage Papillon mechanism.

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#29084
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For starters, Google before you Tweet is funny, and sort of true, but eh. Don’t take Tweets too seriously and you’ll be fine.

For starters, Google before you Tweet is funny, and sort of true, but eh. Don’t take Tweets too seriously and you’ll be fine.

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#29083
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Aston Martin Rapide ~ sure its a 4 door for you and the [future] kids ~ but really its all about the crazy little details i found up close while at the factory you need to see!

FEATUREDAston Martin Rapide ~ sure its a 4 door for you and the [future] kids ~ but really its all about the crazy little details i found up close while at the factory you need to see!

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#29082
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My Blighty: a new video from Christoper Holloran about Britain breaking off from Europe and drowning in the sea.

VIDEOMy Blighty: a new video from Christoper Holloran about Britain breaking off from Europe and drowning in the sea.

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#29081
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50 Signature Handbags ~ ILLUSTRATED! By Jameson Simpson for LA Times Magazine

FEATURED50 Signature Handbags ~ ILLUSTRATED! By Jameson Simpson for LA Times Magazine

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#29080
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Urban Logs are the latest in a line of furniture from Ilan Dei Studio. Focusing on “urban renewal” each piece gives new life to urban and suburban trees that have been previously removed and are destined to become waste or firewood.

Urban Logs are the latest in a line of furniture from Ilan Dei Studio. Focusing on “urban renewal” each piece gives new life to urban and suburban trees that have been previously removed and are destined to become waste or firewood.

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#29079
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The 'Capture the Rain' skyscraper. Ryszard Rychlicki and Agnieszka Nowak, of H3AR, entered this skyscraper that collects rainwater to the 2010 eVolo competition.

The 'Capture the Rain' skyscraper. Ryszard Rychlicki and Agnieszka Nowak, of H3AR, entered this skyscraper that collects rainwater to the 2010 eVolo competition.

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#29078
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A real fancy classic cardboard chair, as designed and built by Anna Haenko, textile and surface designer.

A real fancy classic cardboard chair, as designed and built by Anna Haenko, textile and surface designer.

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#29077
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“Documentation of a failure". A fantasy in blue and white. Matchbooks opened, stripped, and penned in by designer Madeleine Stahel from Zürich.

“Documentation of a failure". A fantasy in blue and white. Matchbooks opened, stripped, and penned in by designer Madeleine Stahel from Zürich.

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#29076
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Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa designed this Riverside House. Between modern and traditional architecture.

Japanese architect Keiji Ashizawa designed this Riverside House. Between modern and traditional architecture.

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#29075
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A green roof can reduce HVAC costs, recycle rain water for landscaping, and prevent habitat disruption for local wildlife. Not to mention being beautiful! Here are 10 great green roof designs.

A green roof can reduce HVAC costs, recycle rain water for landscaping, and prevent habitat disruption for local wildlife. Not to mention being beautiful! Here are 10 great green roof designs.

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#29073
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Bristol’s Stokes Croft is becoming a hotbed of local creativity, churning out some incredibly talented artists with its high density of art spaces and studios. Check out Victoria Topping, an illustrator with a passion for all things disco.

Bristol’s Stokes Croft is becoming a hotbed of local creativity, churning out some incredibly talented artists with its high density of art spaces and studios. Check out Victoria Topping, an illustrator with a passion for all things disco.

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#29072
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Juergen Chill's series of photographs of rooms in whorehouses and prison cells use an interesting perspective.

Juergen Chill's series of photographs of rooms in whorehouses and prison cells use an interesting perspective.

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#29071
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the zono lamp is a modular light sculpture designed by esteban moreno that can adapt to any shape or size, either in form of roof, wall or floor lamp.

the zono lamp is a modular light sculpture designed by esteban moreno that can adapt to any shape or size, either in form of roof, wall or floor lamp.

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#29070
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The latest Drench commercial, clearly inspired by the work of Marc Da Cunha Lopes for Playstation !

The latest Drench commercial, clearly inspired by the work of Marc Da Cunha Lopes for Playstation !

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#29069
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BIOGLASS is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable, Cradle to Cradle Silver certified and available in 6 natural colors.

BIOGLASS is 100% recycled and 100% recyclable, Cradle to Cradle Silver certified and available in 6 natural colors.

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#29068
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In the Swiss Alps, EM2N Architecture designed this black wood holiday cottage.

In the Swiss Alps, EM2N Architecture designed this black wood holiday cottage.

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#29067
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A team of explorers embark on a mission in deep space, travelling through areas no man has been before. Very cool video for the Fictionist new single  "Blue Eyed Universe"

A team of explorers embark on a mission in deep space, travelling through areas no man has been before. Very cool video for the Fictionist new single "Blue Eyed Universe"

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#29066
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Daniel Libeskind's new theater in the Dublin Docklands, a dynamic mixed use project to bring new investment to the waterfront.

Daniel Libeskind's new theater in the Dublin Docklands, a dynamic mixed use project to bring new investment to the waterfront.

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#29065
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For the launch of the Nike Air Royalty Macarons, colette organized once again their cooklette event and had people decorate sweet versions of the sneaker with actual macaron and other sweets.

For the launch of the Nike Air Royalty Macarons, colette organized once again their cooklette event and had people decorate sweet versions of the sneaker with actual macaron and other sweets.

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#29064
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The latest addition to London’s skyline is a striking modern skyscraper heralded as the world’s first building with built-in wind turbines.

The latest addition to London’s skyline is a striking modern skyscraper heralded as the world’s first building with built-in wind turbines.

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#29063
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During Salone 2010 at Mauro Bolognesi Gallery, an exhibition featuring young Swedish designers.

During Salone 2010 at Mauro Bolognesi Gallery, an exhibition featuring young Swedish designers.

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#29062
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Alton Brown is a spice range for blind and visually impaired people. The logo, created by Swedish Hampus Jageland, reads the same for  the blind and sighted with A as one dot and B as two.

Alton Brown is a spice range for blind and visually impaired people. The logo, created by Swedish Hampus Jageland, reads the same for the blind and sighted with A as one dot and B as two.

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#29061
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Crafted by antiques dealer and furniture maker Timothy Oulton of London, the oversized steamer trunk armoire is configured as an ingeniously designed secretary.

Crafted by antiques dealer and furniture maker Timothy Oulton of London, the oversized steamer trunk armoire is configured as an ingeniously designed secretary.

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#29060
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AirSpace Tokyo is a zone where artificial blends with nature. Created by Faulders Studio,the screen façade comprises 4 different overlapping organic patterns that inspired by the abundant greenery that previously occupied the site.

AirSpace Tokyo is a zone where artificial blends with nature. Created by Faulders Studio,the screen façade comprises 4 different overlapping organic patterns that inspired by the abundant greenery that previously occupied the site.

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#29059
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Review of Generation by Knoll, a new office chair recently released in UK by Knoll which was designed by New Zealand-based Formway Design

Review of Generation by Knoll, a new office chair recently released in UK by Knoll which was designed by New Zealand-based Formway Design

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#29058
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Hundreds of wallpaper patterns at 5qm.de, with every color, design and pattern you can think of. They even ship worldwide.

Hundreds of wallpaper patterns at 5qm.de, with every color, design and pattern you can think of. They even ship worldwide.

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#29057
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New collection 2010 STEINER by Victor BOËDA...

New collection 2010 STEINER by Victor BOËDA...

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#29056
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Peter Cohan has designed the Cedar Park house in Seattle, Washington.

Peter Cohan has designed the Cedar Park house in Seattle, Washington.

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#29055
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Smarthistory: A dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the static Western art history textbook.

Smarthistory: A dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the static Western art history textbook.

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#29054
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Enabling: The Work of Minimaforms - Great exhibition by architecture and design studio Minimaforms. On view at the Architecture Association, London. Highly recommended!

Enabling: The Work of Minimaforms - Great exhibition by architecture and design studio Minimaforms. On view at the Architecture Association, London. Highly recommended!

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#29053
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Fox vs Duck : experimental new microgame for iPhone. A three-way collaboration between game design legend Tak Fung, art director Dave Ferner and musician Matthias Kispert.

Fox vs Duck : experimental new microgame for iPhone. A three-way collaboration between game design legend Tak Fung, art director Dave Ferner and musician Matthias Kispert.

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#29052
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NOTCOT Caption Contest over at MyLifeScoop ~ this stock photo cracked me up ~ egg chair + beach + tethered to laptop? And what is going on with the family? Happy Monday

NOTCOT Caption Contest over at MyLifeScoop ~ this stock photo cracked me up ~ egg chair + beach + tethered to laptop? And what is going on with the family? Happy Monday

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#29051
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20 battle worn restyled flight bags make a limited but rugged looking bag.

20 battle worn restyled flight bags make a limited but rugged looking bag.

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#29050
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Photos and scans of a nearly complete set of Saul Bass designed matchbook covers from the 1960s.

Photos and scans of a nearly complete set of Saul Bass designed matchbook covers from the 1960s.

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#29049
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Aqua Lung Nautilus Travel Snorkel ~ made completely of silicon, you can curl it up, pop it in the case, and slip it in your BC pocket when scuba diving!

Aqua Lung Nautilus Travel Snorkel ~ made completely of silicon, you can curl it up, pop it in the case, and slip it in your BC pocket when scuba diving!

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#29048
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Amazing home that collects rainwater for sustainability!

Amazing home that collects rainwater for sustainability!

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#29047
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Featuring an hydroponic rooftop garden, underground garage and a 50-foot cantilevered section, Villa Bio was no small feat of engineering.

Featuring an hydroponic rooftop garden, underground garage and a 50-foot cantilevered section, Villa Bio was no small feat of engineering.

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#29046
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ChromaAesthesiae by Softlab is a flourishing landscape of color, blooming across the ceiling in high contrast-gradated clusters. This installation is an investigation on the spatial and chromatic perception of space.

ChromaAesthesiae by Softlab is a flourishing landscape of color, blooming across the ceiling in high contrast-gradated clusters. This installation is an investigation on the spatial and chromatic perception of space.

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#29045
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Power Plate Machine by Kenzo Takata ~ this makes me tempted to paint my elliptical... who says they all have to be black and grey?

Power Plate Machine by Kenzo Takata ~ this makes me tempted to paint my elliptical... who says they all have to be black and grey?

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#29044
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The Cloud is the proposed tower for the 2012 Olympics in London from MIT's SENSEABLE CITY Lab - Raise The Cloud!

The Cloud is the proposed tower for the 2012 Olympics in London from MIT's SENSEABLE CITY Lab - Raise The Cloud!

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#29043
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Aldo Bakker's Beautiful Silver Pourer

Aldo Bakker's Beautiful Silver Pourer

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#29042
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Old Navy keeps pushing their SuperModelquin campaign further ~ here you can make yourself into a Supermodelquin

Old Navy keeps pushing their SuperModelquin campaign further ~ here you can make yourself into a Supermodelquin

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#29041
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Awesome idea for flat packed shipping containers ~  Cargoshell concept by Dutch entrepreneur Rene Giesbers

Awesome idea for flat packed shipping containers ~ Cargoshell concept by Dutch entrepreneur Rene Giesbers

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#29040
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Apparently Horsetail Falls in Yosemite turns golden around sunset ~ stunning photo by Rob Kroenert

Apparently Horsetail Falls in Yosemite turns golden around sunset ~ stunning photo by Rob Kroenert

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#29039
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I had no idea there was a need for this ~ "FujiFilm Finepix Z700 Point-and-Shoot Is the First To Offer Pet Detection"

I had no idea there was a need for this ~ "FujiFilm Finepix Z700 Point-and-Shoot Is the First To Offer Pet Detection"

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#29038
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Magic Mouse... Fixed? With a chunk of silicone?

Magic Mouse... Fixed? With a chunk of silicone?

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#29037
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Artist Frank Gonzales updated his website with some great new pieces.

Artist Frank Gonzales updated his website with some great new pieces.

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#29036
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In celebration of their new Eames Century Modern font sets, House Industries recently held an exhibition at the Eames Office in Santa Monica, CA.

In celebration of their new Eames Century Modern font sets, House Industries recently held an exhibition at the Eames Office in Santa Monica, CA.

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#29035
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The Spyropoulos brothers explore conversation through architecture.

The Spyropoulos brothers explore conversation through architecture.

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#29034
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Hilarious poster from the guys from La Bolleur to announce that they're going to Milan.

Hilarious poster from the guys from La Bolleur to announce that they're going to Milan.

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#29033
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Classic Commodore 64 shirt by Defunkt Shirt Company.

Classic Commodore 64 shirt by Defunkt Shirt Company.

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#29032
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Underskin, a human subway map, by Sam Loman.

Underskin, a human subway map, by Sam Loman.

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#29031
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Victor Churchill Butcher in Sydney isn't your standard butcher shop. Fascinating approach captured by The Cool Hunter.

Victor Churchill Butcher in Sydney isn't your standard butcher shop. Fascinating approach captured by The Cool Hunter.

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#29030
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Nick Tassone's wonderful series of posters of Stephen King films and novels.

Nick Tassone's wonderful series of posters of Stephen King films and novels.

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#29029
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Visitors at the Zurich Zoo witnessed a zebra going nose to nose with an open-mouthed hippopotamus. Apparently it was cleaning the hippo's teeth!

Visitors at the Zurich Zoo witnessed a zebra going nose to nose with an open-mouthed hippopotamus. Apparently it was cleaning the hippo's teeth!

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#29028
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Simply amazing illustrations by Hylton Warburton. You've just got to love the use of darkness vs light...

Simply amazing illustrations by Hylton Warburton. You've just got to love the use of darkness vs light...

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#29027
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The perpetual necklaces by (of)matter are an absolutely timeless piece. An upcycled necklace made from the numbers of a vintage flip clock.

The perpetual necklaces by (of)matter are an absolutely timeless piece. An upcycled necklace made from the numbers of a vintage flip clock.

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#29026
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GoToob ~ a NOTCOT must have for any travel packing... especially the medium size with the suction cup... they are great design, and indispensable to my suitcase living!

FEATUREDGoToob ~ a NOTCOT must have for any travel packing... especially the medium size with the suction cup... they are great design, and indispensable to my suitcase living!

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#29025
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A very cool Flickr algorithm has charted relative proportions of different colors seen in photos taken in each month of the year, and plotted them on a wheel.

A very cool Flickr algorithm has charted relative proportions of different colors seen in photos taken in each month of the year, and plotted them on a wheel.

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#29024
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Heru Suryoko’s newest pictures are being praised everywhere. Heru’s imagination has people admiring his work for the comical and artistic effects. The new pictures include everything from the business world back to prehistoric times.

Heru Suryoko’s newest pictures are being praised everywhere. Heru’s imagination has people admiring his work for the comical and artistic effects. The new pictures include everything from the business world back to prehistoric times.

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#29023
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Taliesin Shelters, built by students of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture are touted as the hippest dormitory in the world.

Taliesin Shelters, built by students of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture are touted as the hippest dormitory in the world.

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#29022
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Inipi Compact Sauna for your bathroom. Six words: "Wow" and "Where can I get one?"

Inipi Compact Sauna for your bathroom. Six words: "Wow" and "Where can I get one?"

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#29021
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The new Herzog & de Meuron project for the Feltrinelli foundation will renew the entire Porta Volta area in the center of Milan.

The new Herzog & de Meuron project for the Feltrinelli foundation will renew the entire Porta Volta area in the center of Milan.

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#29020
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Fashion illustration tips from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (part I)

Fashion illustration tips from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (part I)

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#29019
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Inside Oakley Headquarters! Did you know Oakley started in the 70's and was named after a dog? The building feels very steampunk military base meets action sports mecca...

FEATUREDInside Oakley Headquarters! Did you know Oakley started in the 70's and was named after a dog? The building feels very steampunk military base meets action sports mecca...

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#29018
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Kyu-Han Choi from the Royal College of Art  presents the Icehicle prototype, a hydrogen vehicle that promises a zero-emission commute. The vehicle takes inspiration from the state-shifting properties of ice.

Kyu-Han Choi from the Royal College of Art presents the Icehicle prototype, a hydrogen vehicle that promises a zero-emission commute. The vehicle takes inspiration from the state-shifting properties of ice.

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#29017
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Cool new site created by Work Club and Pirata for Formula 1 team McLaren Mercedes. The site streams live data from the pit lane

Cool new site created by Work Club and Pirata for Formula 1 team McLaren Mercedes. The site streams live data from the pit lane

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#29016
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