" Suddenly , out of nowhere, on the plane of the wall or on the patches of mould appears a growth of pure geometry, minimalistic composition of simple forms." says mr.TRUTH

Sanyo built an ark to save us all from the tide of carbon polluting energy sources. The Solar Ark, a unique, ark-shaped, solar photovoltaic power generation facility.

World Aids Day. The person inside the balloon wore a t-shirt wich carried the campaign message: Predjudice is one of the worst side-effects.

poland's aze designs take time-honored crafting techniques, like embroidery, and applies them to their modern collection of home accessories.

Aiming to reduce the volume of PET bottles carried by "catadores" (people who collect waste from streets), Takashi Utsumi developed a device with which one can rapidly shred PET bottles into ribbons suitable for use in crafts. I want one.

Complete coverage of the New York Times skyscrapper in NYC by Renzo Piano.

In order to communicate the new absolut bottle Absolut Disco and under the motto “Dance anywhere, anyhow, anytime” the 70's disco feeling hit the streets of Lisbon.

100 of the most popular posts of NOTCOT.org in 2007! Playing with my new toy, we're celebrating the close of 2007 with my first *automated* roundups to look back.

Rob Sheridan created demented winter wallpaper that shows a snowman as a sacrificial alter.

On totally random posts, this is one of them over at NOTCOT.com. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY goes out to NOTCOT co-founder, dan, who finally joins me full time!

Trippy photography of Koen Hauser mixing real people and anatomical models...

Graphic designer Stephen Fowler creates at collection of zoo inspired holiday cards - gemini card co.

From Sweden, miniature furniture for generations of Children. Design by Heirloom.

Selfridge's has launched a concept store that is a must see for any design lovers going through london ~ behold the WONDER ROOM. (also great podcast from wanda of the wonder room hunting for unicorns and dragons)

the speedbat is a small electric vehicle, designed to pull a rollerblader which wants to ride far distances without sweat,risk or dog

The Perfect Perch ~ a low cost flat packable seat made of double-wall corrugated card and covered in an eco-friendly UV varnish for water-resistance - by student James Chu, going into production now.

Beauty and celebrity photography by Jeremy Cowart.

Qi Zhong Stadium in Shangai will host the Tennis Masters Cup once again. Shapped like a magnolia, its roof opens completly to regulate natural ligthing. Check out the video too.

These are the unbelievably simple measuring devices by Royal VKB called Balancing Bowls.

Ferry Staverman Objekten

H2Oaudio helps you swim with your ipods... swim belt

Walkman Project ~ latest from sony ~ musical video collaborations ~ and you can even participate to add your own mix of the melody ~ beautiful ad and micosite

The Vers 2x ~ unboxing and hands on review of the new Vers 2x cherry wood speaker system. Its beautiful down to the tiniest details.

Judith Mountain Cabin in Alpine Gulch, Montana, by Prairie Wind Architecture. This is the sweetest little two-story cabin I've ever seen - looks like a tiny little watchtower...

Probably the most unusual tile decoration that you have ever seen, ALICE MARA decorates ceramic surfaces using a new digital printing process.

Ambassador Stamps from the last post ~ the UI is a bit annoying, and the quality of their images are SO fun... so check out my choice pics from their designs, and close ups of the packaging and physical stamps...

Argh, The frustration. It's a real shame that terrible customer service and bad packing is getting in the way of good design ~ particularly with this order of a gorgeous blu dot paperclip desk!

I just noticed the addition of BBtv, part of the ever expanding Boing-Boing universe. [Editor's Note: they look kind of creepy on that moving red background!]

Christine and Justin have posted some new wants for sale, including "to hear a good joke." The price? Email them the best joke by October 5th.

A whimsical way of looking at storm drains by 6emeia, a project created by SAO! and Delafuent.

I needed to check on the rumor that the Chanel bottles are the same shape as Plaza Vendome... and also see some pics of the original sketches and evolutions of the bottles.

How to Work the Design Blogosphere: Design Blog Editors Teach You How to Get Your Shit Published Online - Core77 did a nice round up of tips from a bunch of us bloggers on how to get seen

Incredible flyer for Orouni's latest show in Paris by Steven Harrington

Beautiful videoclip for Speak to Louis. Great imagery and nice use of Motion Pro X by Pixelloft Team.

James Marshall (formerly known as Dalek) has a new show opening at Merry Karnowsky Gallery August 4th. There are images of his new work to check out

While my Rabbid obsession continues, and i am debating whether to do yet another com post about them... for now i'll post here - Rabbid blog!!! With Rabbids around the world, as well as the videos, etc.

On fun juxtapositions... anyone in LA ever been to a CD Release party at the Natural History Museum? Why do i picture it like Night At the Museum with Interpol playing?

A Kwik-E-Mart was set up for The Simpsons movie promotion and opened yesterday. It's located in Burbank (California) at the corner of Olive & Verdugo in the 91505. [This one takes you to the flickr group]

When batman need a new boat... Sea Phantom.

Soon enough kitten and fish will be best pals thanks to Cappellini's fish chair.

Call for Skateboard Art - the poster for this competition is beautiful

Wine label design that uses rubber bands as its label.

Folding@home ~ an impressive use of all the PS3s... do your part to help this protein folding project ~ feel free to join team notcot.

i know we've already featured elephant dung paper, but "poopoo paper" offers its own collection, though sadly, does not include images of the process.

Le blog de nesk ~ the illustrations on this site have me addicted tonight ~ who doesn't want an adorable monster that takes care of business(men) for you?

Wout Berger's new dutch plantings. Rows upon rows of c-print wonder.