Dessert trucks do battle in NYC!

italian illustrator alessandro gottardo aka shout creates beautiful illustrations that feature wide open spaces.

The Hand Drawn Map Association is a collection of maps and other diagrams created by hand.

Nalden - A new type of blog also know as Rich Media Application launched today in the Netherlands [Editor's Note: interesting, one of the bouncy desktops within a browser type deal]

"Cliche" - the handcut brass typographic necklace says it all so nicely... by Trashy Deluxe

H for Hannah ~ LA based Hannah Morrow creates these beautifully simple bone china pieces, i can't stop staring at this pretty little mug!

The AWARE Lifestyle Collection is a collection of thoughtfully designed energy aware products that fit into people’s everyday life, their personal needs and their different lifestyles.

Remember Strega Nona's Magical Pasta Pot, and when Big Anthony has pasta everywhere? Here's the installation: Heute bleibt die Küche kalt, wir gehen in den Wienerwald by Marlene Haring, 2004...

Scot Hampton has made a camera from the iPhone box... the iHole!

An overview of some highlights from the Stefan Sagmeister exhibition at Deitch Projects in Soho.

I have had a recent fascination with bubble rings this week ~ and these videos, stills, explanations are great... as well as some innovative machines that make them! (but humans and dolphins can make them too)

Harmonie Intérieure, an unusual french line of sticker/decals and prints with a website that drew me right in with this aged polaroid layouts...

On food trends ~ with over 80 posts on bacon... about 1% of tastespotting is incredible bacon recipes... like vodka, kettle corn, chocolate, spa wraps, scones, cupcakes... here's a roundup of some of the more unique.

Another mysterious email from French duo Myzrk and Moriceau ~ images of their latest show “Golden Eyes” at the Caixa Forum in Barcelona... INCREDIBLE, must see, installation of wall drawings and framed pieces.

We've just launched our new project, called 'Thank You Too'. Its a business-card sized booklet of 30 cards, 5 post cards and a stamp. Leave them behind anywhere someone might find them.

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.

gorgeous ceramic room dividers from italian tile company naxos have a mid-century modern aesthetic.

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!

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

Amazing photography and art direction for this Pepsi's campiagn, realized vy BBDO Germany. Awarded at Epica 2007 in "Best Outdoor" category.

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

“THINK GLOBAL. DRINK LOCAL.”

You’re stylin’ when you’re part of the campaign to “send a message in a bottle to the bottled water industry.”

A poster on a hand dryer to communicate hotness. Made by McCann Erickson, Thailand.

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

paper carrier bag design for Olympic Games

Women’s shoes made from recycled skateboard decks!

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...

Hendrick's Gin has great point of sale pieces, crazy web design, and videos... fun branding that is sure to make you smile... not to mention it's my favorite gin.

Karhupage Rocking Bear chair made with solid birch, burned surface. Design by Taito Huotarinen for Eimi, Finland.

"Made in Germany" is a phrase that applies well to the Solar Decathlon entry from the Technische Universitat Darmstadt, because the team wants to present the German way of building, showcasing German technologies.

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

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!

New Rabbids video ~ playing RUGBY!

PIFF- beer stand by OPEN-HOUSE

LAUFBAHN will let you ski in circles forever!
via SwissMiss

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.

to add to the list of random gifts to remember... for those work-out-aholics... Push up Preston makes me giggle... see the animated gif of him in action

I never thought I would refer to a shovel as "stunning" . . . until now.

Cal Lane's work at the Foley Gallery.

Funky Designer stuff for your pets !

Phrynophiurida. Amazing drawing of a type of Brittle Star that is related to a starfish. They crawl across the sea-floor using their flexible arms as "legs" for locomotion.

We found that cupcakes are the culinary cleavage on tastespotting... so i needed to share these "cleavage cupcakes" and low beams on NOTCOT

The Blab Show opens next weekend at CoproNason gallery in Santa Monica. This year features more paintings by the usual suspects and a devil theme

Festo's Air- Ray. A blimp that flies through the air with the grace of a ray.

Steven Nicholson's Self Portrait is proof of what you can do with 10 different sized hole punches and a piece of paper

A cute little paper robot you can print out and assemble