This remarkable ant, known as the turtle ant (Cephalotes varians), has the oddest shaped head you ever did see.  Of course with nature, where there's a will there's a way.  Can you guess what it is for?

This remarkable ant, known as the turtle ant (Cephalotes varians), has the oddest shaped head you ever did see. Of course with nature, where there's a will there's a way. Can you guess what it is for?

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#30039
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AXECHAIR!!! Perhaps my favorite piece yet in milan ~ designed by Floris Schoonderbeek (of the dutchtub!) this chair uses axe handles from Gränsfors (swedish axe makers since 1902!)

FEATUREDAXECHAIR!!! Perhaps my favorite piece yet in milan ~ designed by Floris Schoonderbeek (of the dutchtub!) this chair uses axe handles from Gränsfors (swedish axe makers since 1902!)

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#30038
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Public Pie! “fresh pies + coffee + hot butt” ~ Fun edible installation at Milano Salone 2010 in Ventura Lambrate!

FEATUREDPublic Pie! “fresh pies + coffee + hot butt” ~ Fun edible installation at Milano Salone 2010 in Ventura Lambrate!

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#30037
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Forge de Laguiole "Furtivo" knife by Ora-Ito ~ stunning new carbon fiber knife!

FEATUREDForge de Laguiole "Furtivo" knife by Ora-Ito ~ stunning new carbon fiber knife!

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#30036
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Epic meeting fail using video conferencing.  New Hyatt videos are both funny and entertaining.  Created by PHD and Funny or Die.

VIDEOEpic meeting fail using video conferencing. New Hyatt videos are both funny and entertaining. Created by PHD and Funny or Die.

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#30035
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Team Evil's Cassette Tape Magazine - for those with small pockets and short attention spans. Issue 1 features articles on alpacas, MF DOOM, old Neo Geo games, bad taste wolf art, John Woo, creepy robot sex, misc schlock and more.

Only 500 copies have been produced, all of them lovingly folded up and placed inside an authentic, old school cassette tape box.

Team Evil's Cassette Tape Magazine - for those with small pockets and short attention spans. Issue 1 features articles on alpacas, MF DOOM, old Neo Geo games, bad taste wolf art, John Woo, creepy robot sex, misc schlock and more.

Only 500 copies have been produced, all of them lovingly folded up and placed inside an authentic, old school cassette tape box.

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#30034
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Milan design week 2010: Designer Nao Tamura, has won the I SaloneSatellite Award, with a serving container made in silica sand, called Seasons.

Milan design week 2010: Designer Nao Tamura, has won the I SaloneSatellite Award, with a serving container made in silica sand, called Seasons.

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#30033
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Here is Student/Illustrator Bobby O'Herlihy. I am a huge fan of his work. His process of creating images is so unique and interesting.

Here is Student/Illustrator Bobby O'Herlihy. I am a huge fan of his work. His process of creating images is so unique and interesting.

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#30032
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Taghkanic House features stunning, award-winning, architectural design by New York-based Thomas Phifer and Partners. The steel and glass structure features an all glass pavilion and lower level that is built into the landscape.

Taghkanic House features stunning, award-winning, architectural design by New York-based Thomas Phifer and Partners. The steel and glass structure features an all glass pavilion and lower level that is built into the landscape.

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#30031
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Chocolate Sakteboards bring some nice car graphics to their new spring collection. A couple of great car grills, mostly classics. That's how I roll ...

Chocolate Sakteboards bring some nice car graphics to their new spring collection. A couple of great car grills, mostly classics. That's how I roll ...

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#30030
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"Up There", a beautiful short about the dying craft of hand-painted advertising following the stories of a few men struggling to keep it alive.

"Up There", a beautiful short about the dying craft of hand-painted advertising following the stories of a few men struggling to keep it alive.

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#30029
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A cute and well animated series of TV spots inspired by Pixar's Monsters Inc. !

A cute and well animated series of TV spots inspired by Pixar's Monsters Inc. !

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#30028
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Canadian Heavy Metal band, Hail the Villain, has launched its album, Population: Declining, with a creative interactive website that is designed by Grand Creative.

Canadian Heavy Metal band, Hail the Villain, has launched its album, Population: Declining, with a creative interactive website that is designed by Grand Creative.

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#30027
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While it may not be shocking that more people are injured playing football (the American variety) each year than skateboarding, did you know more people are injured playing soccer, too?

While it may not be shocking that more people are injured playing football (the American variety) each year than skateboarding, did you know more people are injured playing soccer, too?

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#30026
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The Advertising Decision Process Mapping Diagram pokes fun at their own industry with this amusing flow diagram. This is part of Publiceye's re-brand and new website.

The Advertising Decision Process Mapping Diagram pokes fun at their own industry with this amusing flow diagram. This is part of Publiceye's re-brand and new website.

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#30025
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Some fantastic new candles from Cire Trudon. The Parisian company makes candles since 1643.

Some fantastic new candles from Cire Trudon. The Parisian company makes candles since 1643.

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#30024
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Serbian artist Ana Kras can do no wrong in my book, and she certainly hasn’t made a mistake with this gorgeous lamp. I’m in such, mad love.

Serbian artist Ana Kras can do no wrong in my book, and she certainly hasn’t made a mistake with this gorgeous lamp. I’m in such, mad love.

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#30023
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The Type Directors Club is auctioning off 16 original poster designs by talented designers including Louise Fili, Ed Fella, Alex Trochut, Jeffrey Fisher, John Gall...

The Type Directors Club is auctioning off 16 original poster designs by talented designers including Louise Fili, Ed Fella, Alex Trochut, Jeffrey Fisher, John Gall...

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#30022
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Sietch Nevada, for 'Out of Water - innovative technologies in arid climates' exhibition, by MATSYS.

Sietch Nevada, for 'Out of Water - innovative technologies in arid climates' exhibition, by MATSYS.

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#30021
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Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel is stopping next in Neckarsulm, Germany, to bring an inside look at the building of the Audi R8 supercar.

Ultimate Factories on the National Geographic Channel is stopping next in Neckarsulm, Germany, to bring an inside look at the building of the Audi R8 supercar.

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#30020
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From project PROBE: consists of the images of altered travelers’ personal belongings made with the X-ray scanners. Beautiful yet eerie images of bags, purses and suitcases pose critical commentary on the issue of privacy and freedom.

From project PROBE: consists of the images of altered travelers’ personal belongings made with the X-ray scanners. Beautiful yet eerie images of bags, purses and suitcases pose critical commentary on the issue of privacy and freedom.

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#30019
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Squirrels + Corn = Video Opportunity. Watch this marvellous time lapse video of a bunch of squirrels attacking their favorite food of the winter - good and healthy corn straight off the cob! And boy, do they tuck in!

Squirrels + Corn = Video Opportunity. Watch this marvellous time lapse video of a bunch of squirrels attacking their favorite food of the winter - good and healthy corn straight off the cob! And boy, do they tuck in!

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#30018
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In Hakone-Cho - Japan, Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects design this week end house. A wooden building with many windows, playing with scale, between interior and exterior.

In Hakone-Cho - Japan, Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects design this week end house. A wooden building with many windows, playing with scale, between interior and exterior.

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#30017
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The Disney cartoonist Ulrich Schroder turned Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Donatella Versace, John Paul Gaultier, ...  into classic Disney characters for the April 2010 issue of Elle Spain.

The Disney cartoonist Ulrich Schroder turned Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Donatella Versace, John Paul Gaultier, ... into classic Disney characters for the April 2010 issue of Elle Spain.

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#30016
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LA based Crimson Collective has unveiled “Ascension”, a structure based on the Japanese legend of a Thousand Cranes  for the inauguration of the 2010 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.

LA based Crimson Collective has unveiled “Ascension”, a structure based on the Japanese legend of a Thousand Cranes for the inauguration of the 2010 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.

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#30015
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In Freiberg - Germany, AFF Architekten have transformed Freudenstein Castle, mixing up history, modernity and contemporary architecture.

In Freiberg - Germany, AFF Architekten have transformed Freudenstein Castle, mixing up history, modernity and contemporary architecture.

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#30014
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Dandelion, is a wearable that captures energy from wind and human movement, exploring ideas of personal, mobile power generation & kinetics. Designed by Mary Huang in collaboration with Jennyfer Kay.

Dandelion, is a wearable that captures energy from wind and human movement, exploring ideas of personal, mobile power generation & kinetics. Designed by Mary Huang in collaboration with Jennyfer Kay.

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#30013
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72 year old Bo Brundin is buying his youth back on the web by re-creating his bachelors’ den from the sixties.

VIDEO72 year old Bo Brundin is buying his youth back on the web by re-creating his bachelors’ den from the sixties.

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#30012
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My sister just sent me these cookies from Botanical Bakery in SF and I can't get over the lovely packaging! Great flavors too!

My sister just sent me these cookies from Botanical Bakery in SF and I can't get over the lovely packaging! Great flavors too!

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#30011
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Hans Wegner's iconic Wishbone Chairs now come in juicy new shades thanks to Danish design firm Carl Hansen & Son.

Hans Wegner's iconic Wishbone Chairs now come in juicy new shades thanks to Danish design firm Carl Hansen & Son.

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#30010
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John K, master of cartoon history and creator of the Ren and Stimpy animated series asks the world of Ren and Stimpy original art collectors to help him make a big fat book! Lend your original works for a scan and get a credit in the book!

John K, master of cartoon history and creator of the Ren and Stimpy animated series asks the world of Ren and Stimpy original art collectors to help him make a big fat book! Lend your original works for a scan and get a credit in the book!

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#30009
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Karolina Sobecka and James George artistically teamed up to create their “virtual” dog SNIFF. SNIFF is a holographic, interactive, fully functional virtual pet whose image will be beamed from Creative Thrift Shop’s front windows.

Karolina Sobecka and James George artistically teamed up to create their “virtual” dog SNIFF. SNIFF is a holographic, interactive, fully functional virtual pet whose image will be beamed from Creative Thrift Shop’s front windows.

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#30008
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The newest collections Coco and La Vie en Rose form a fashionable and spiritual addition to the Brand Van Egmond collection. Pieces will be shown at the 'Temporary Museum for New Design', in Superstudio Piú, Zona Tortona.

The newest collections Coco and La Vie en Rose form a fashionable and spiritual addition to the Brand Van Egmond collection. Pieces will be shown at the 'Temporary Museum for New Design', in Superstudio Piú, Zona Tortona.

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#30007
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Ant Protest - Tired of being victims of an insecticide, these ants started a protest rally in a very funny and original viral video from Brazil.

VIDEOAnt Protest - Tired of being victims of an insecticide, these ants started a protest rally in a very funny and original viral video from Brazil.

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#30006
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Need your fashion fix? Check out some recent posts from over at Notcouture!

FEATUREDNeed your fashion fix? Check out some recent posts from over at Notcouture!

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#30005
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Street Art!  A bunch of art and stickers on the streets of Milan which have grabbed my attention!

FEATUREDStreet Art! A bunch of art and stickers on the streets of Milan which have grabbed my attention!

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#30004
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The Bicycle Safari collects photographs of the old and unusual bicycles on the streets of Sweden. Plenty of sweet old bike logos and rad bike graphics.

The Bicycle Safari collects photographs of the old and unusual bicycles on the streets of Sweden. Plenty of sweet old bike logos and rad bike graphics.

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#30003
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The art of keeping your belongings. Work of artist Michael Johansson.

The art of keeping your belongings. Work of artist Michael Johansson.

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#30002
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Kai Mueller and Marcel Krueger have a great project. SONIC ICELAND is about making a portrait of Iceland and its music. Traveling through the country with enthusiasm and passion for music, photography and culture.

Kai Mueller and Marcel Krueger have a great project. SONIC ICELAND is about making a portrait of Iceland and its music. Traveling through the country with enthusiasm and passion for music, photography and culture.

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#30001
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Beautiful spot about "Adobe CS5 : Production Premium". Directed by Goodby Silverstein Partners and Seagulls Fly.

Beautiful spot about "Adobe CS5 : Production Premium". Directed by Goodby Silverstein Partners and Seagulls Fly.

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#30000
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Nike Stadium in Milan ~ fun installation of florescent pyramid teepees by Super filled with pillows and tech to encourage interaction and inspiration!

FEATUREDNike Stadium in Milan ~ fun installation of florescent pyramid teepees by Super filled with pillows and tech to encourage interaction and inspiration!

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#29999
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Storage fresh off the truck, or at least that is what the Civic Stack by Von Tunrda would seem to offer.

Storage fresh off the truck, or at least that is what the Civic Stack by Von Tunrda would seem to offer.

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#29998
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By Belgian Pol Quadens, Elix Vase features an unfolding spiral that intertwines with the stem of the flower - in Corian

By Belgian Pol Quadens, Elix Vase features an unfolding spiral that intertwines with the stem of the flower - in Corian

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#29997
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Fresh From The Mint ~ Lovely work of Nico Reinhardt: Stooltypes_01-04 ~ its such a fun mix of materials!

FEATUREDFresh From The Mint ~ Lovely work of Nico Reinhardt: Stooltypes_01-04 ~ its such a fun mix of materials!

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#29996
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Bisazza goes blinged out pixel art with their new Crystal Collection ~ with Skulls with swarovski crystal tiles that add a fascinating depth and sparkle to the tiled walls...

FEATUREDBisazza goes blinged out pixel art with their new Crystal Collection ~ with Skulls with swarovski crystal tiles that add a fascinating depth and sparkle to the tiled walls...

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#29995
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New UNTHO Advertising for Spring / Summer Collection. "The Making Of Untho Posters".

New UNTHO Advertising for Spring / Summer Collection. "The Making Of Untho Posters".

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#29994
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A look at the premiere collection of Rends Design from Japan ~ stunning, comfortable, beautiful japanese furniture!

FEATUREDA look at the premiere collection of Rends Design from Japan ~ stunning, comfortable, beautiful japanese furniture!

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#29993
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Italian artist Andrea Petrachi aka Mimatic, creates wonderful robotic sculptures from old electronics, recycled parts and discarded toys.

Italian artist Andrea Petrachi aka Mimatic, creates wonderful robotic sculptures from old electronics, recycled parts and discarded toys.

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#29992
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A NOTCOT Exclusive look at the art and installations of Banksy's LA Premiere of Exit Through The Gift Shop at the Los Angeles theatre! Awesome photos by Lou Mora!

FEATUREDA NOTCOT Exclusive look at the art and installations of Banksy's LA Premiere of Exit Through The Gift Shop at the Los Angeles theatre! Awesome photos by Lou Mora!

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#29991
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Addictive game for Continental Tyres, with R8 track day as the ultimate prize. Sick 3D and animation.

Addictive game for Continental Tyres, with R8 track day as the ultimate prize. Sick 3D and animation.

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#29990
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The "Blown Away Vase" by dutch label Moooi brings some new wind in the traditional vase.

The "Blown Away Vase" by dutch label Moooi brings some new wind in the traditional vase.

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#29989
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SONY – Contemplating Monolithic Design
fuorisalone 2010 – conceptual exhibition by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby.

SONY – Contemplating Monolithic Design
fuorisalone 2010 – conceptual exhibition by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby.

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#29988
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A new print, Jane D., available from Koren Shadmi - the drawing was inspired by an old pulp novel cover and was a personal un-commissioned project which I worked on during some off time.

A new print, Jane D., available from Koren Shadmi - the drawing was inspired by an old pulp novel cover and was a personal un-commissioned project which I worked on during some off time.

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#29987
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Pil by Tim Wigmore is a pill-shaped hanging lamp made of turned wood and blown glass. Between traditional know-how and today design.

Pil by Tim Wigmore is a pill-shaped hanging lamp made of turned wood and blown glass. Between traditional know-how and today design.

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#29986
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What does it take to build a robot rickshaw from scrap metal heads? Only a Chinese farmer, Wu Yulu knows it, and now the rickshaw heads to Shanghai World Expo.

What does it take to build a robot rickshaw from scrap metal heads? Only a Chinese farmer, Wu Yulu knows it, and now the rickshaw heads to Shanghai World Expo.

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#29985
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This amazing Nautilus house in Mexico City was built in 2006 by Arquitectura Orgánica (Javier Senosiain). The dream pad of anyone with an imagination.

This amazing Nautilus house in Mexico City was built in 2006 by Arquitectura Orgánica (Javier Senosiain). The dream pad of anyone with an imagination.

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#29984
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This minimalist hill house is designed by Webster Wilson. The house is built on the slope of an extinct volcano in inner city Portland. The total area space is 2600 square feet.

This minimalist hill house is designed by Webster Wilson. The house is built on the slope of an extinct volcano in inner city Portland. The total area space is 2600 square feet.

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#29983
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"Eye Scream Sunday" is the latest geometrical tape art piece by Aakash Nihalani in Brooklyn, NY.

"Eye Scream Sunday" is the latest geometrical tape art piece by Aakash Nihalani in Brooklyn, NY.

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#29982
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Well's Bombardier is a beer doing a fantastic celebration of Britain.

Well's Bombardier is a beer doing a fantastic celebration of Britain.

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#29981
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AllMyTweetsEver!... This little app from Pedro Sepulveda will allow you to do an "hard copy" of all your tweets so in the future you will be able to do a little trip to the social memory lane!

AllMyTweetsEver!... This little app from Pedro Sepulveda will allow you to do an "hard copy" of all your tweets so in the future you will be able to do a little trip to the social memory lane!

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#29980
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'Ming' bamboo spectacles by Chinese designer Chen Chun-hao & bamboo artist Huang To-en. They are lightweight with features & silhouette of furniture from the ming dynasty which is recognized for its elegant &minimalistic design.

'Ming' bamboo spectacles by Chinese designer Chen Chun-hao & bamboo artist Huang To-en. They are lightweight with features & silhouette of furniture from the ming dynasty which is recognized for its elegant &minimalistic design.

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#29979
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In live from the flagship store Kartell Milano, the exposition INVISIBLES by Tokujin Yoshioka...

In live from the flagship store Kartell Milano, the exposition INVISIBLES by Tokujin Yoshioka...

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#29978
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Jimmy Miracle creates site-specific installations and sculptures using thread, needles, and found objects.

Jimmy Miracle creates site-specific installations and sculptures using thread, needles, and found objects.

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#29977
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Garden Bon Bons look like chocolates - but this candy is for planting, not for eating! Place gourmet seed balls in a sunny spot, water, grow and enjoy fresh kitchen herbs or herbal teas. Available through Moulton.

Garden Bon Bons look like chocolates - but this candy is for planting, not for eating! Place gourmet seed balls in a sunny spot, water, grow and enjoy fresh kitchen herbs or herbal teas. Available through Moulton.

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#29976
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Following the Colorize series, here comes amazing Rare Prints by artists Ames Bros, Aesthetic Apparatus, Matt W. Moore and Vahalla Studios for Ray-Ban.

Following the Colorize series, here comes amazing Rare Prints by artists Ames Bros, Aesthetic Apparatus, Matt W. Moore and Vahalla Studios for Ray-Ban.

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#29975
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If you only have 2 days for the Salone del Mobile 2010 in Milan, Abitare offers their top picks around the events.

If you only have 2 days for the Salone del Mobile 2010 in Milan, Abitare offers their top picks around the events.

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#29973
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The new Bistro toaster range from Bodum features stylish looks that make this rudimentary appliance something you might want to leave out on your countertop for all to see.

The new Bistro toaster range from Bodum features stylish looks that make this rudimentary appliance something you might want to leave out on your countertop for all to see.

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#29972
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Mathematics, statistics, graphing, and Loch Ness monster? The Extended Bell Curve-  T-shirt designed by Tang Yau Hoong.

Mathematics, statistics, graphing, and Loch Ness monster? The Extended Bell Curve- T-shirt designed by Tang Yau Hoong.

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#29971
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Open to the public only one day a year, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation takes science and maths as its inspiration. The garden was set up by Charles Jencks, together with his late wife Maggie Keswick in Portrack House near Dumfries.

Open to the public only one day a year, the Garden of Cosmic Speculation takes science and maths as its inspiration. The garden was set up by Charles Jencks, together with his late wife Maggie Keswick in Portrack House near Dumfries.

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#29970
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Post Penumbra from the Upper Siz Hundreds, a new artists collective in Los Angeles create one of the most spectacular shows of the year using an open warehouse of 7000 sq ft.

Post Penumbra from the Upper Siz Hundreds, a new artists collective in Los Angeles create one of the most spectacular shows of the year using an open warehouse of 7000 sq ft.

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#29969
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Achievement First Endeavor School in Brooklyn boasts a colorful school interior with bold typography designed by Pentagram and Rogers Marvel Architects.

Achievement First Endeavor School in Brooklyn boasts a colorful school interior with bold typography designed by Pentagram and Rogers Marvel Architects.

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#29968
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Whim Architecture, a group of crazy architects from the Netherlands, want to take all of the plastic floating in the ocean and turn it into a colorful island the size of Hawaii!

Whim Architecture, a group of crazy architects from the Netherlands, want to take all of the plastic floating in the ocean and turn it into a colorful island the size of Hawaii!

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#29967
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Tricia Kleinot designed this tour poster for Snoop Dogg's show on Feb. 24th and printed it on proper 80lb hemp paper (a non hemp version is also available).

Tricia Kleinot designed this tour poster for Snoop Dogg's show on Feb. 24th and printed it on proper 80lb hemp paper (a non hemp version is also available).

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#29966
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Woodnotes, a Finnish design company of Ritva Puotila and Mikko Puotila, specializes in the development and refinement of spun paper yarn. The My and Roo lounge chairs feature this spun paper yarn in their removable slipcovers.

Woodnotes, a Finnish design company of Ritva Puotila and Mikko Puotila, specializes in the development and refinement of spun paper yarn. The My and Roo lounge chairs feature this spun paper yarn in their removable slipcovers.

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#29965
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Gorgeous packaging by VisuaLingual for a set of seed bombs available at Anthropologie for those in the US —you can get them tailored to your location: East Coast, West Coast or Midwest.

Gorgeous packaging by VisuaLingual for a set of seed bombs available at Anthropologie for those in the US —you can get them tailored to your location: East Coast, West Coast or Midwest.

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#29964
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Ben and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard! ~ A small hill above the factory is where good flavors go when they're gone.

FEATUREDBen and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard! ~ A small hill above the factory is where good flavors go when they're gone.

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#29963
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LIFT teamed up with leather artisans to create these handmade custom designed fully functional leather medicine balls.  Each custom piece is numbered and designed to be durable (for decades) while being soft to the touch.

LIFT teamed up with leather artisans to create these handmade custom designed fully functional leather medicine balls. Each custom piece is numbered and designed to be durable (for decades) while being soft to the touch.

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#29962
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Check out this little stop-motion and help three friends from Brooklyn fund their Farmcycle trip, an adventure in Europe involving cycling between, visiting and working on 30 farms in Europe.

Check out this little stop-motion and help three friends from Brooklyn fund their Farmcycle trip, an adventure in Europe involving cycling between, visiting and working on 30 farms in Europe.

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#29961
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Give your girly side a serious edge in this amazing ivory crochet skull skirt from Nasty Gal.

Give your girly side a serious edge in this amazing ivory crochet skull skirt from Nasty Gal.

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#29960
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The new Urban Outfitters Print Shop has a whole host of great designs that you can buy as a print, laptop skin or iphone skin. Pictured is Cinquecento by Rachel Wilson.

The new Urban Outfitters Print Shop has a whole host of great designs that you can buy as a print, laptop skin or iphone skin. Pictured is Cinquecento by Rachel Wilson.

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#29959
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Speed-designer Fabio Novembre will roam the Salone del Mobile (and Fuorisalone) 2010 in Milano, shooting movies for Abitare. First encounters with Martino Gamper, Barnaba Fornasetti and Emmanuel Babled.

Speed-designer Fabio Novembre will roam the Salone del Mobile (and Fuorisalone) 2010 in Milano, shooting movies for Abitare. First encounters with Martino Gamper, Barnaba Fornasetti and Emmanuel Babled.

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#29958
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24 hours, 40 areas and London become a life-sized playground on 23.04.10 with Nike Grid. Runners register online to "claim your streets", running between phonebooths to score points.

24 hours, 40 areas and London become a life-sized playground on 23.04.10 with Nike Grid. Runners register online to "claim your streets", running between phonebooths to score points.

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#29957
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Parallel Lines: five short films with the same six lines of dialogue.  Promotion by Philips with Ridley Scott, a 21:9 production. There are millions of ways to tell a story, there's only one way to watch one.

Parallel Lines: five short films with the same six lines of dialogue. Promotion by Philips with Ridley Scott, a 21:9 production. There are millions of ways to tell a story, there's only one way to watch one.

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#29956
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15 min. / Create Denver / Brian Corrigan have created a POP-Up Market in Denver featuring 26 local artists/designers goods. The store was made out of recycled cardboard boxes!

15 min. / Create Denver / Brian Corrigan have created a POP-Up Market in Denver featuring 26 local artists/designers goods. The store was made out of recycled cardboard boxes!

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#29955
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Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland for the iPad brings a new level of interactivity to the children's classic by allowing you to engage with Tenniel's original illustrations.

Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland for the iPad brings a new level of interactivity to the children's classic by allowing you to engage with Tenniel's original illustrations.

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#29954
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Tim and Ryan, two boys in Gothenburg, have put together a series they call "In My Kitchen" whereby they invite musicians to strip down their songs and perform in their kitchen. Sets include CASIOKIDS and BYE BYE BICYCLE.

Tim and Ryan, two boys in Gothenburg, have put together a series they call "In My Kitchen" whereby they invite musicians to strip down their songs and perform in their kitchen. Sets include CASIOKIDS and BYE BYE BICYCLE.

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#29953
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Artist Jenny Mortsell translates Loeffler Randall shoes into fashion illustrations for their latest surreal campaign.

Artist Jenny Mortsell translates Loeffler Randall shoes into fashion illustrations for their latest surreal campaign.

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#29952
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The New PUMA Fuseproject Packaging. PUMA and Yves Béhar developed a more sustainable packaging and distribution system in keeping with PUMA's ongoing commitment to sustainability.

The New PUMA Fuseproject Packaging. PUMA and Yves Béhar developed a more sustainable packaging and distribution system in keeping with PUMA's ongoing commitment to sustainability.

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#29951
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Metaphys Susuki is a floor lamp inspired by the Japanese pampas grass, susuki. The lights sway with wind, imitating the actual movement of the grass.

Metaphys Susuki is a floor lamp inspired by the Japanese pampas grass, susuki. The lights sway with wind, imitating the actual movement of the grass.

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#29950
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MegaBlinBling Ring by Berlin based Mendel Heit. a masculine ring 3D printed in stainless steel by Shapeways. Heit's works investigate interaction, 3d-Printing, generative shapes, innovative concepts, intelligent & sustainable solutions.

MegaBlinBling Ring by Berlin based Mendel Heit. a masculine ring 3D printed in stainless steel by Shapeways. Heit's works investigate interaction, 3d-Printing, generative shapes, innovative concepts, intelligent & sustainable solutions.

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#29949
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Karim Rashid designed Corian store for the design festival Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2010 using the creative DuPont Building Innovations products.

Karim Rashid designed Corian store for the design festival Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2010 using the creative DuPont Building Innovations products.

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#29948
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Finnish designer Timo Hoisko has created the Farmline chair out of a single metal tube and locally-produced hemp fiber.

Finnish designer Timo Hoisko has created the Farmline chair out of a single metal tube and locally-produced hemp fiber.

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#29947
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Beautiful axe-kit from Swedish Gränsfors Bruks. Solid steal head and hickory handle.

Beautiful axe-kit from Swedish Gränsfors Bruks. Solid steal head and hickory handle.

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FUORI SALONE MILANO 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS In collaboration with Zuiderzee Museum, Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk set up an exhibition intermingling craftsmanship, design, exhibit and musical matters.

FUORI SALONE MILANO 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS In collaboration with Zuiderzee Museum, Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk set up an exhibition intermingling craftsmanship, design, exhibit and musical matters.

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Akanbe is a felt folding basket designed by Takashi Houjo. It turns into a totally flat sheet. The name means to stick one's tongue out as this is how the basket stays together!

Akanbe is a felt folding basket designed by Takashi Houjo. It turns into a totally flat sheet. The name means to stick one's tongue out as this is how the basket stays together!

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Swarovski Crystal Palace 2010 ~ WOW. Absolutely breathtaking multisensory lighting installation experiences... here's a close up look at the way people were responding to them.

FEATUREDSwarovski Crystal Palace 2010 ~ WOW. Absolutely breathtaking multisensory lighting installation experiences... here's a close up look at the way people were responding to them.

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#29943
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Microsoft introduces their new social phones the KIN ONE and TWO.

Microsoft introduces their new social phones the KIN ONE and TWO.

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Nika Zupanc's Modesty Sofa! A beautiful mix of bent wood, high heeled aluminum legs, silk seat and back... and super lovely sateen ribbon bow woven into the back!

FEATUREDNika Zupanc's Modesty Sofa! A beautiful mix of bent wood, high heeled aluminum legs, silk seat and back... and super lovely sateen ribbon bow woven into the back!

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#29941
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Ever since Stephen Colbert whipped out his iPad from underneath his jacket at the Grammies, the question has raged: just how DO you carry Apple's new toy on your person?

Ever since Stephen Colbert whipped out his iPad from underneath his jacket at the Grammies, the question has raged: just how DO you carry Apple's new toy on your person?

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Veuve Clicquot's new collaborations ~ The Tasting Gloriette with Campaña Bros and “Once Upon A Dream” by Mathieu Lehanneur ~ see them up close as well as fun pics of the awesome Clicquotsphere, mailbox and more

FEATUREDVeuve Clicquot's new collaborations ~ The Tasting Gloriette with Campaña Bros and “Once Upon A Dream” by Mathieu Lehanneur ~ see them up close as well as fun pics of the awesome Clicquotsphere, mailbox and more

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Ceramic Works by Antonio Cortada

Ceramic Works by Antonio Cortada

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FUORI SALONE 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS —
Catch a preview of Made in Arnhem by ArtEZ / Weltevree.

FUORI SALONE 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS —
Catch a preview of Made in Arnhem by ArtEZ / Weltevree.

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#29937
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A wood basket must be easy to carry. Easy to clean underneath and have a peculiar idiom. with these thoughts Thomas Bernstrand designed the wood basket Log.

A wood basket must be easy to carry. Easy to clean underneath and have a peculiar idiom. with these thoughts Thomas Bernstrand designed the wood basket Log.

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#29936
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The Jellymongers: Bompas & Parr invited us to inhale Campari gas at the Tutti a Tavola opening!

FEATUREDThe Jellymongers: Bompas & Parr invited us to inhale Campari gas at the Tutti a Tavola opening!

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#29935
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For its 25th anniversary, SPIN magazine has collaborated with Crosley to produce a limited-edition USB turntable in vibrant PMS 186 red. This item celebrates music's vinyl past, while looking forward to the digital future. Only 125.

For its 25th anniversary, SPIN magazine has collaborated with Crosley to produce a limited-edition USB turntable in vibrant PMS 186 red. This item celebrates music's vinyl past, while looking forward to the digital future. Only 125.

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Kidrobot continues to impress with the high profile and quality of their Black vinyl toy collection. Releasing today is a black skull by New York based artist SSUR. SSUReal From the Cradle to the Grave.

Kidrobot continues to impress with the high profile and quality of their Black vinyl toy collection. Releasing today is a black skull by New York based artist SSUR. SSUReal From the Cradle to the Grave.

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Beautiful contemporary modern home in Cuneo, southwest of Milan, by Damilano Studio. Named Horizontal Space features elegant rectilinear architecture with fun contemporary interior design features such as a bedroom cactus!

Beautiful contemporary modern home in Cuneo, southwest of Milan, by Damilano Studio. Named Horizontal Space features elegant rectilinear architecture with fun contemporary interior design features such as a bedroom cactus!

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#29932
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For the new Super Street Fighter IV ad campaign, Capcom worked with their agency Ammirati  (same dudes who did the Robot Chicken-esque Tatsunoko vs Capcom ad) to make some killer ads designed by top urban artists.

For the new Super Street Fighter IV ad campaign, Capcom worked with their agency Ammirati (same dudes who did the Robot Chicken-esque Tatsunoko vs Capcom ad) to make some killer ads designed by top urban artists.

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#29931
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Saint Alfred and Nike's latest collaboration incorporates art, music, and fashion. Stocked with a mix of Nike Sportswear, Saint Alfred x Nike Co-Lab pieces, and officially licensed Nike Team apparel. For the duration of the World Cup.

Saint Alfred and Nike's latest collaboration incorporates art, music, and fashion. Stocked with a mix of Nike Sportswear, Saint Alfred x Nike Co-Lab pieces, and officially licensed Nike Team apparel. For the duration of the World Cup.

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FUORI SALONE 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS — Via Ventura 6. Maarten Baas, Francesca di Giorgi and Alessandro Poli, Design Academy of Eindhoven, Flat Design.

FUORI SALONE 2010 / WORK IN PROGRESS — Via Ventura 6. Maarten Baas, Francesca di Giorgi and Alessandro Poli, Design Academy of Eindhoven, Flat Design.

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Gorgeous water bottle design. The 321 Water is one of the first Bisphenol-A  (BPA)-free bottles to be manufactured in Australia.

Gorgeous water bottle design. The 321 Water is one of the first Bisphenol-A (BPA)-free bottles to be manufactured in Australia.

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#29928
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The ARX Architects has carried out a deep transformation for the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, turning the museum into a beautiful model of modern architecture of black and white combination with the volumetric space.

The ARX Architects has carried out a deep transformation for the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, turning the museum into a beautiful model of modern architecture of black and white combination with the volumetric space.

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#29927
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"Trashboy" is a strange and blended sideboard by Mariusz Malecki - Studio Ziben. Made of various fragments and styles of furnitures.

"Trashboy" is a strange and blended sideboard by Mariusz Malecki - Studio Ziben. Made of various fragments and styles of furnitures.

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#29926
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One man's quest to uncover the history behind the design of a series of Pan Am posters.

One man's quest to uncover the history behind the design of a series of Pan Am posters.

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#29925
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Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than to display a handmade high fired stoneware bird. Each piece is one of a kind! Measures approx. 3 1/2" and has a hole in the back for flowers.

Spring has sprung and what better way to celebrate than to display a handmade high fired stoneware bird. Each piece is one of a kind! Measures approx. 3 1/2" and has a hole in the back for flowers.

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#29924
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Impressive building for Vakko in Turkey, by NY based REX Architecture. The use of mirror like surfaces on both exterior and interiors generate a series of subtle effects with different results. Love the inclined box containing the auditorium.

Impressive building for Vakko in Turkey, by NY based REX Architecture. The use of mirror like surfaces on both exterior and interiors generate a series of subtle effects with different results. Love the inclined box containing the auditorium.

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THE JAZZ LOFT PROJECT - Archives of photographer W. Eugene Smith's myriad recordings and photos of  jazz musicians from 1957–1965 available for the first time, for looking and listening.

THE JAZZ LOFT PROJECT - Archives of photographer W. Eugene Smith's myriad recordings and photos of jazz musicians from 1957–1965 available for the first time, for looking and listening.

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#29922
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From Here to There is a collective of artists currently living and working in Los Angeles. Their practices range from photography to collage and include video, sound, and installation.

From Here to There is a collective of artists currently living and working in Los Angeles. Their practices range from photography to collage and include video, sound, and installation.

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#29920
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A small VFX studio in Santa Monica opens it's doors to a magnificently designed office, hand painted by the 4 co-owners and wonderfully branded!  The Scoundrel office is something to be seen.

A small VFX studio in Santa Monica opens it's doors to a magnificently designed office, hand painted by the 4 co-owners and wonderfully branded! The Scoundrel office is something to be seen.

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#29919
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Abitare's picks of what not to miss if you have only one day in Milano for the Salone del Mobile 2010.

Abitare's picks of what not to miss if you have only one day in Milano for the Salone del Mobile 2010.

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#29918
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We Heart Wood opens its doors at Munky King Melrose. Over 50 amazing customs, all based on Noferin's wooden Jibibuts.

We Heart Wood opens its doors at Munky King Melrose. Over 50 amazing customs, all based on Noferin's wooden Jibibuts.

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#29917
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Tokyo-based artist Koshi Kawachi recently demonstrated his “Manga Farming” technique — which uses old manga as a growing medium for vegetables. This crop of radish sprouts are an installation at the Matsuzakaya department store.

Tokyo-based artist Koshi Kawachi recently demonstrated his “Manga Farming” technique — which uses old manga as a growing medium for vegetables. This crop of radish sprouts are an installation at the Matsuzakaya department store.

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Infomab10 pavilion was installed at Paseo de Recoletos in central Madrid during the public arts festival Madrid Abierto 2010 and is currently located at the Matadero cultural centre (Madrid).

Infomab10 pavilion was installed at Paseo de Recoletos in central Madrid during the public arts festival Madrid Abierto 2010 and is currently located at the Matadero cultural centre (Madrid).

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#29915
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Concrete Lace by Doreen Westphal exploits the unique characteristics of locally produced materials to create an object architecture that combines expertise with modern technology.

Concrete Lace by Doreen Westphal exploits the unique characteristics of locally produced materials to create an object architecture that combines expertise with modern technology.

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#29914
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Check out a selection of our latest posts here on NOTCOT.org, including mirrored men, lego cars and much much more.

FEATUREDCheck out a selection of our latest posts here on NOTCOT.org, including mirrored men, lego cars and much much more.

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#29913
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MASH created the packaging for Inkwell wine in an ink splatter forms. Its shape reflects open pages.  Logo type was kept simple and used on a neck label to keep separation between the type and the strong yet simply presented ink imagery.

MASH created the packaging for Inkwell wine in an ink splatter forms. Its shape reflects open pages. Logo type was kept simple and used on a neck label to keep separation between the type and the strong yet simply presented ink imagery.

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#29912
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Adobe CS5 is here! Well, nearly ~ we got an early peek at it to play around with sprucing up the site for the week ~ so Linhchi has made some awesome new house ads, playful googly eyes, new tags and more!

FEATUREDAdobe CS5 is here! Well, nearly ~ we got an early peek at it to play around with sprucing up the site for the week ~ so Linhchi has made some awesome new house ads, playful googly eyes, new tags and more!

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#29911
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This is the güs passport folio.  This unique folio has pockets for everything from a passport to sim cards. All of this in a sleek profile that fits in a pocket.

This is the güs passport folio. This unique folio has pockets for everything from a passport to sim cards. All of this in a sleek profile that fits in a pocket.

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#29910
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Dinner by Naoto Fukusawa for Driade at Linea. Great childrens dining set.

Dinner by Naoto Fukusawa for Driade at Linea. Great childrens dining set.

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#29909
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Mini Thundermutts designed by Mike Burnett and produced by Thunderdog Studios are ready to launch with new packaging. Only 300 are being made of each character.

Mini Thundermutts designed by Mike Burnett and produced by Thunderdog Studios are ready to launch with new packaging. Only 300 are being made of each character.

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#29908
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Great wine glass and champagne flue sponges. The rounded end hugs the curves of wine glasses, while the pointed end reaches into the bottom of champagne flutes. A tiny slot in the sponge permits quick cleaning of glass rims too.

Great wine glass and champagne flue sponges. The rounded end hugs the curves of wine glasses, while the pointed end reaches into the bottom of champagne flutes. A tiny slot in the sponge permits quick cleaning of glass rims too.

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Mini-mundi, a virtual planet to learn to separate for recycling. Depending on how well is cared for with the 16 games available, the little world starts growing and becoming abundant in flora, fauna and natural resources.

Mini-mundi, a virtual planet to learn to separate for recycling. Depending on how well is cared for with the 16 games available, the little world starts growing and becoming abundant in flora, fauna and natural resources.

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#29906
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Nel vetro c’è: Diego Chilò presents some vases designed for the famous Venini glassworks of Murano.

Nel vetro c’è: Diego Chilò presents some vases designed for the famous Venini glassworks of Murano.

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#29905
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Max Estes shares a few images from his upcoming Norwegian picture book, 'On the Job with Garbage Men.'

Max Estes shares a few images from his upcoming Norwegian picture book, 'On the Job with Garbage Men.'

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#29904
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Bread artwork & transformation for famous french boulangerie Poilâne, by french designer Julien Madérou.

Bread artwork & transformation for famous french boulangerie Poilâne, by french designer Julien Madérou.

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#29903
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Autofficina backstage at Milan Fuori Salone. With  rENs, designlabel, vij5, deridderdesignstudio, stduio vraay, reiner de jong and david derksen. Images and video!

Autofficina backstage at Milan Fuori Salone. With rENs, designlabel, vij5, deridderdesignstudio, stduio vraay, reiner de jong and david derksen. Images and video!

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#29902
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We present the new flagship store B&B Italia & Silvera by Jean-Maris Massaud in Paris.

We present the new flagship store B&B Italia & Silvera by Jean-Maris Massaud in Paris.

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#29901
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The Lamborghini Le Mans Concept is a design study of an extreme single-seater sportscar with a design inspired by the diamond cuts. It was created by Mexican Daniel Chinchilla Ochoa.

The Lamborghini Le Mans Concept is a design study of an extreme single-seater sportscar with a design inspired by the diamond cuts. It was created by Mexican Daniel Chinchilla Ochoa.

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#29900
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Sea Cider - packaging designed by ilovedust (and showcased on their lovely new site) for cider company Hearts Cider makers.

Sea Cider - packaging designed by ilovedust (and showcased on their lovely new site) for cider company Hearts Cider makers.

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#29899
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Noisy Furniture by BCXSY is a modular furniture system. Each element attaches to the next via a Dual Lock re-closable fastener, enabling endless constructions ranging from a straight and sober aesthetic to something wild and unexpected.

Noisy Furniture by BCXSY is a modular furniture system. Each element attaches to the next via a Dual Lock re-closable fastener, enabling endless constructions ranging from a straight and sober aesthetic to something wild and unexpected.

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#29897
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Patricia Urqiola's Lavenham Executive chairs for De Padova are stunning in person ~ with a modernized chanel like quilting on the exterior and a matte eggshell like interior to sink in to ~ with a range of leg options!

FEATUREDPatricia Urqiola's Lavenham Executive chairs for De Padova are stunning in person ~ with a modernized chanel like quilting on the exterior and a matte eggshell like interior to sink in to ~ with a range of leg options!

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#29896
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Really cool urban patterns by the Brazilian designer Julia Fraia feature stylized aspects of city life like manhole covers and powerlines.

Really cool urban patterns by the Brazilian designer Julia Fraia feature stylized aspects of city life like manhole covers and powerlines.

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#29895
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Freitag takes truck tarp bags to a new level with the new REFERENCE Line coming in the fall... but first a Limited Edition Silver Edition of 34 pieces at 10 Corso Como (and apparently gold at Colette). See closeups of the beautiful details!

FEATUREDFreitag takes truck tarp bags to a new level with the new REFERENCE Line coming in the fall... but first a Limited Edition Silver Edition of 34 pieces at 10 Corso Como (and apparently gold at Colette). See closeups of the beautiful details!

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#29894
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The innovative Porsche GT3 R Hybrid is doing well on the racing circuit. Two weeks ago it came 6th in its debut performance, now it's climbed to third at the second race of the Nurburgring Long Distance Championship in Germany.

The innovative Porsche GT3 R Hybrid is doing well on the racing circuit. Two weeks ago it came 6th in its debut performance, now it's climbed to third at the second race of the Nurburgring Long Distance Championship in Germany.

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#29893
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