New work and a re-vamped website from amazing Canadian photographer Liz Wolfe.

Body panels made from locally grown hemp, water based paint, solar panels, manufacturing energy efficiency…the Lotus Eco Elise is more than just a car concept…

UPPERCASE Gallery is getting ready for an upcoming exhibition with the theme “Old School” which takes a look at ephemera from 20th century education.

The Ilopolis Bread Museum complex, incorporating the museum, a Baking Workshop, and a restored old Mill, by Brasil Arquitetura.

Dan Mumford - London based illustrator, using only coloured lines - incredible portfolio

Russian media artist from Moscow. His works are mixture stranger picture and own illustrations.

Another bizarre/brilliant use for bleeding our your markers... as transforming clothing prints! renewable clothing by fernando brízio at the flexibility - design in a fast changing society in Torino, Italy. See videos!

Today's xkcd comic is SO cool -- based on the recent Discovery channel commercial-- that we're asking people to send us video of themelves singing the xkcd lyrics so we can make a giant xkcd music video!

A brilliant "Sweded" version of the science fiction classic "Aliens." The special effects, costumes, and sets are remarkable. The out-takes included at the end credits are a hilarious touch.

New Zealand giftware and design brand Nuzilla is a team consisting of student and lecturer. There are thousands of illustrated kiwi's and tiki's....

Lamp made from plates. Idea: Denis Belenko
Model: Dmitriy Nkolaenko

looks like a candle bulb, but it's not a bulb, it's a candle, which looks like...you know...

Catherine Ledner's incredible animal portraits which are paired with beautiful wallpapers are now available as limited edition prints! Take a look at my favorites from her A-Z of creatures.

Beautifully designed French website for Alfa Romeo called experience 159.

Reebee Garofalo's Genealogy of Pop/Rock Music print.

This foldable Greenhouse concept by Daniel Schipper is a folding frameless modular plant growing heaven made out of recyclable plastics.

Frandsen Projekt Bait Lamp - love how you simply slide the steel weight along the carbon fiber rod to adjust the height of this floor lamp ~ check out our video from ICFF to see it in action!

The exquisitely crafted Montegiro Lusso turntable features four cones made from alternate layers of aluminum and black acrylic with a synchronous motor and carbon fiber tonearm. Price is just a mere $47,000.

Benjamin Verdonck's Giant Nest in Rotterdam

Jose De La O ~ has this gorgeous Anti-Fly Sphere Device - alternative to a plastic bag full of water hanging from the ceiling of several taco kiosks, a traditional way to scare flies away in Mexico.

Bus shelter Adshels filled with real popcorn to promote Jameson's sponsorship of the Belfast Film Festival 2008.

FERRARI Go-Cart

MilanDesignWeek 08.
The best events chosen by BigChief's Team added on Google Maps

Kick ass illustrations for Numericable from visual designer Théo Gènnitsakis.

The latest letterpress goodness from Douglas Wilson! Printed on old maps of the UK. See a short film of Doug printing the edition here!

A great article “examining the influence of color in the institutions of art and fashion Spring 2008...” The feature looks to MOMA’s Color Chart exhibition for inspiration.

Sony PSP Commercial - All on my PSP

Storefront For Art and Architecture Gallery teamed with Abitare Magazine to bring a version of the ring dome to Milan for the Salone del Mobile. This new dome will use 1,500 hula-hoops and 12,000 zip-ties. HULA HOOPS !!

Gene Smirnov is a Philadelphia based photographer who specializes in environmental portraiture.

A bifid house overlooking a beatiful valley in Portugal, by ARX.

Really cool well designed ad from advertising agency Leo Burnett out of Frankfurt, Germany and creative director Hans-Juergen Kaemmerer. The ad is for the International Society for Human Rights, just a really nice effective ad.

Crazy new Mac Mini Pro computer mod

Really nice spot created by Goodby Silverstein & Partners and The Mill for Nascar/Sprint Speed Monsters campaign with cool lightning effects.

Looking to clear up some space in the house? Then check out Bedup, a bed that actually "retracts into the ceiling." Very cool

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.

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

Alessi's 2008 Spring/Summer collection is here ~ and this is a beautiful bottle opener from the Alessi founder's great grandson! Pop-Up

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

Freddy is special sponsor of the Italian Olympic team in Beijing 2008. Take a look at the wonderful campaign made by 1861 United, Milan.

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)

A striking collaboration of Charles Burns, Chris Ware and Chip Kidd within the book design of Chip Kidd’s follow-up to The Cheese Monkeys, The Learners.

Hilarious Jedi Ginsu Knife commercial

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

The Helping Hounds of Hell ~ great poster for a Berlin handmade skateboard art exhibition!

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.