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Excellent use of ambient marketing. *fubiz

Excellent use of ambient marketing.

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The new CA Academy of Sciences will not only have a living roof ~ and penguins ~ but also recycled DENIM insulation! *NOTCOT

featured post The new CA Academy of Sciences will not only have a living roof ~ and penguins ~ but also recycled DENIM insulation!

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British filmmaker Peter Greenaway's projection onto Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan was unveiled in that city for one night only on the occasion of Saloni 2008. *venus

British filmmaker Peter Greenaway's projection onto Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in Milan was unveiled in that city for one night only on the occasion of Saloni 2008.

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Cool Noir style animated commercial for... of all things, a pest control company! Nice lighting and a good example of a simple idea executed well. *Jamois

Cool Noir style animated commercial for... of all things, a pest control company! Nice lighting and a good example of a simple idea executed well.

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Buenos Aires based studio Punga have created two stop-motion inspired spots for Temaiken Bioparque (Biopark is apparently a PC way of saying Zoo)... *spaceinvaders

Buenos Aires based studio Punga have created two stop-motion inspired spots for Temaiken Bioparque (Biopark is apparently a PC way of saying Zoo)...

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A video of ferrofluid in motion.Simply fascinating and tranquil as well. *justintime

A video of ferrofluid in motion.Simply fascinating and tranquil as well.

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Ever wonder what font a certain logo or type treatment was? Here is Whatthefont.com A website that allows users to upload JPGs or GIFs of the typeface in question and it will match results. Also, a nice forum for professionals to help free! *djsoundwav

Ever wonder what font a certain logo or type treatment was? Here is Whatthefont.com A website that allows users to upload JPGs or GIFs of the typeface in question and it will match results. Also, a nice forum for professionals to help free!

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Dapple Grey's new One Trick Pony line of jewelry - with clever integration of the chain into the design! *sub-studio

Dapple Grey's new One Trick Pony line of jewelry - with clever integration of the chain into the design!

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The facade of the iconic CCTV Building in Beijing by OMA is completed, just in time for the Olympics. *tricky

The facade of the iconic CCTV Building in Beijing by OMA is completed, just in time for the Olympics.

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Lorena Barrezueta just launched a new porcelain line of jewelry -  Listen Lady. Similar to her dinnerware line, Listen Lady takes iconic accessories and memorializes them in the more precious material of porcelain. *sub-studio

Lorena Barrezueta just launched a new porcelain line of jewelry - Listen Lady. Similar to her dinnerware line, Listen Lady takes iconic accessories and memorializes them in the more precious material of porcelain.

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Beautiful graphic commercial for Pontiac. Made by Leo Burnett. *fubiz

Beautiful graphic commercial for Pontiac. Made by Leo Burnett.

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Nomade Yachts offer ultra-exclusive luxury cruises through the lagoons of French Polynesia. Ever whim is catered for..... in style. *weheartstuff

Nomade Yachts offer ultra-exclusive luxury cruises through the lagoons of French Polynesia. Ever whim is catered for..... in style.

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The Royal College of Art recently revealed a rousing rally of auto designs that match sleek profiles with cutting-edge concepts in sustainability. *alik

The Royal College of Art recently revealed a rousing rally of auto designs that match sleek profiles with cutting-edge concepts in sustainability.

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UPDATE! The Finale ~ part III is now up! Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog ~ a musical 3 part mini series by Joss Whedon - *NOTCOT

UPDATE! The Finale ~ part III is now up! Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog ~ a musical 3 part mini series by Joss Whedon -

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ChargerFrame transforms your electronic landscape into wall art. This active interplay between cables, gadgets and indicator lights is neatly framed and finished off by an energy-efficient master green switch. *richtertim

ChargerFrame transforms your electronic landscape into wall art. This active interplay between cables, gadgets and indicator lights is neatly framed and finished off by an energy-efficient master green switch.

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DEMOCRATIC DESIGN? Philippe Starck’s Designer Wind Turbine *NOTCOT

DEMOCRATIC DESIGN? Philippe Starck’s Designer Wind Turbine

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NEW RELEASE: Wood Type Impressions, Vol. 2
Awesome  hi-res collection of printed letterforms & ornament for digital designers. *mkusek

NEW RELEASE: Wood Type Impressions, Vol. 2
Awesome hi-res collection of printed letterforms & ornament for digital designers.

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"This was a difficult project for me," says artist Alan Witschonke, "because I challenged myself to develop a new style specifically for this book, based on the art of the Mughal Empire."
*davetabler

"This was a difficult project for me," says artist Alan Witschonke, "because I challenged myself to develop a new style specifically for this book, based on the art of the Mughal Empire."

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Trevor Paglen has done some amazing work/art "exploring and documenting hidden military landscapes". The "Black World" of the military and secret agencies; from the 'Rendition flights' (above), to secret bases around the world. *alexmccollister

Trevor Paglen has done some amazing work/art "exploring and documenting hidden military landscapes". The "Black World" of the military and secret agencies; from the 'Rendition flights' (above), to secret bases around the world.

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Ken Tomita, of Tomita Designs, draws inspiration from traditional Japanese forms and the multi-cultural context of his upbringing when designing his furniture. *logonut

Ken Tomita, of Tomita Designs, draws inspiration from traditional Japanese forms and the multi-cultural context of his upbringing when designing his furniture.

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How i'm dealing with the TasteSpotting situation? A lot of Boom Blox right now ~ my new favorite game on the Wii ~ (second to rabbids!) ~ from EA and Stephen Spielberg... adorable creatures + blocks = puzzles! *NOTCOT

How i'm dealing with the TasteSpotting situation? A lot of Boom Blox right now ~ my new favorite game on the Wii ~ (second to rabbids!) ~ from EA and Stephen Spielberg... adorable creatures + blocks = puzzles!

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Mix one part Emil Kozak, one part Kelly Slater, and one part Al Merrick at Channel Islands ~ and you end up with some reallllllly slick surfboards! *NOTCOT

featured post Mix one part Emil Kozak, one part Kelly Slater, and one part Al Merrick at Channel Islands ~ and you end up with some reallllllly slick surfboards!

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With Dynamic Architecture buildings are now able to change their shape. *capuzzo

With Dynamic Architecture buildings are now able to change their shape.

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Future Architecture : Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees *vandit

Future Architecture : Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees

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Christopher Conte makes cool critters from things like Singer sewing machine parts... *NOTCOT

Christopher Conte makes cool critters from things like Singer sewing machine parts...

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Toys have come full circle ~ from toys being for kids ~ to toys being for grown ups ~ vinyl toys and characters are being transformed back into plushes for the kids! Here's a fun list of baby friendly stuffed toys for gifting! *NOTCOT

featured post Toys have come full circle ~ from toys being for kids ~ to toys being for grown ups ~ vinyl toys and characters are being transformed back into plushes for the kids! Here's a fun list of baby friendly stuffed toys for gifting!

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Callaway Golf gets modular with their new I-MIX (ugh, terrible name) system where you can mix shafts and driver heads on the go with their special wrench... i wonder how they feel on the course. *NOTCOT

Callaway Golf gets modular with their new I-MIX (ugh, terrible name) system where you can mix shafts and driver heads on the go with their special wrench... i wonder how they feel on the course.

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Dwell On Design is coming to LA June 5th... and they've hooked up NOTCOT readers with free passes to the exhibition, and a discount on the conferences! See you there? *NOTCOT

featured post Dwell On Design is coming to LA June 5th... and they've hooked up NOTCOT readers with free passes to the exhibition, and a discount on the conferences! See you there?

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Tiji TV: Children ~ advert from DDB, Paris, France. Imagination is a powerful thing... *ibelieveinadv.com

Tiji TV: Children ~ advert from DDB, Paris, France. Imagination is a powerful thing...

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This small hotel made by Sami Rintala in the North East Norway, houses just a single room, a double room and a lobby for sailors, fishers, hunters, backpackers and fortune-seekers. Small and useful. *nicosaieh

This small hotel made by Sami Rintala in the North East Norway, houses just a single room, a double room and a lobby for sailors, fishers, hunters, backpackers and fortune-seekers. Small and useful.

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BRD - a bird feeder and a bread cutting board, to share your crumbs with the birds. *yairperry

BRD - a bird feeder and a bread cutting board, to share your crumbs with the birds.

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Created by Japanese design studio A4 ,  Tumi-Ishi is  beautiful game made of wooden rocks.  Reminds me a bit like Jenga.  *matildaleo

Created by Japanese design studio A4 , Tumi-Ishi is beautiful game made of wooden rocks. Reminds me a bit like Jenga.

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beautiful modern architecture by Stuart Narofsky *alliedale

beautiful modern architecture by Stuart Narofsky

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nuzilla - a "new" New Zealand product design company have launched their sliceform kiwi's and moa's on endemicworld.com. I love laser-cut construction like this, my favourite is their life size Moa (large extinct bird) *palangi

nuzilla - a "new" New Zealand product design company have launched their sliceform kiwi's and moa's on endemicworld.com. I love laser-cut construction like this, my favourite is their life size Moa (large extinct bird)

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A new brush set is released along with the new Departika website. Bangin' Border Brush Set by Jason Gaylor of Departika.
*jdjohnson

A new brush set is released along with the new Departika website. Bangin' Border Brush Set by Jason Gaylor of Departika.

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Iris by Michaël Bihain is a coffee table that you can pile. It is made from a single sheet of steel and comes in black or white. [Editor's Note: looks like a lesser version of Ross Lovegrove's in #9166] *XzanderX

Iris by Michaël Bihain is a coffee table that you can pile. It is made from a single sheet of steel and comes in black or white. [Editor's Note: looks like a lesser version of Ross Lovegrove's in #9166]

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Lenovo, a Chinese based computer company, designed the 2008 Beijing Olympics torch. *tsunamistrike

Lenovo, a Chinese based computer company, designed the 2008 Beijing Olympics torch.

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MocoLoco has a first look at Joey Roth's Sorapot... full unboxing. *NOTCOT

MocoLoco has a first look at Joey Roth's Sorapot... full unboxing.

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ibride in france make a polar bear shaped book shelf called joe. *rugenius

ibride in france make a polar bear shaped book shelf called joe.

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beautifully colored fashion illustrations from seattle artist jerry seguin. *thescholar

beautifully colored fashion illustrations from seattle artist jerry seguin.

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the new fabrica fetaures lisbon show
1000 drawings of 2 illustrators blog, during 5OO days.
fabrica-features-lisboa.blogspot.com *sambaron

the new fabrica fetaures lisbon show
1000 drawings of 2 illustrators blog, during 5OO days.
fabrica-features-lisboa.blogspot.com

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Play + (Play Piu) - Super fun children's furniture/play structures from Italy. *numlok

Play + (Play Piu) - Super fun children's furniture/play structures from Italy.

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I've always held Luigi Colani's eccentricities, progressive  and nature based design forms in high admiration. His website chronicles 5 decades of his work. *highonchai

I've always held Luigi Colani's eccentricities, progressive and nature based design forms in high admiration. His website chronicles 5 decades of his work.

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Music made from all the crazy apple system noises! And full garage band file available for you to have your way with as well. From 'The Cleverest' *NOTCOT

Music made from all the crazy apple system noises! And full garage band file available for you to have your way with as well. From 'The Cleverest'

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New to the bottled water market ~ Y Water ~ for kids, bottle designed by Yves Behar, and when emptied you can build structures out of them! *NOTCOT

featured post New to the bottled water market ~ Y Water ~ for kids, bottle designed by Yves Behar, and when emptied you can build structures out of them!

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Core77 has a great post about the Kotatsu ~ the japanese coffee table with built in blanket and heater underneath... to keep you cozy while you sit with your legs under, and all bundled up! *NOTCOT

Core77 has a great post about the Kotatsu ~ the japanese coffee table with built in blanket and heater underneath... to keep you cozy while you sit with your legs under, and all bundled up!

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