This print and outdoor campaign via DDB New Zealand highlights the Rubik's cube toy 25 years.

contemporary design by mexican architect alejandro herrasti

Conan O'Brien returned to Harvard in 2000 to give the Greatest Commencement Speech Ever.

We keep talking about starting events/dinners/get togethers in LA... so i've started the NOTCOT in LA group on Facebook for any like-minded folks interested in sharing local events, etc.

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.

Jeremy Cowart's beautiful eye for photographic composition proves that his photography is art.

Collection of things that look like Pac-Man.

Nokia's fresh new spots feature uber cool headphones, wish they would sell those.

Seen a cool typeface but don't know which one it is? Scan it and find out at whatthefont.com... and guess what: IT WORKS!

Liqurious ~ have you heard about the latest project from NOTCOT? I'm still working out the details, but wanted to give you a sneak peek!

China's new great wall - article from Time on the Greenpix - Zero Energy Media display.

Next up in the Ultimate Accessories ~ the new Jawbone ~ full unboxing, and closeups of all the details....

I'm such a sucker for tiny usb keys ~ this Pico USB key is 8 gigs, and 31.3mm x 12.4mm x 3.4mm, AND shock and water resistant

Prius ~ to add solar panels on the roof to power the A/C? If that comes true, i might need one... now if only they work in a way to gorgeously camouflage it under black gloss?

The Illustrated Ape, Photographers of the Urban Apocalypse preview. James & Joe were invited to design this special one off photography issue.

Alice Wang's Grass Scanner device measures how green your grass is and outputs the result as a Pantone colour code. You can then compare with Royal Parks in the UK using the PARKTONE cards!

adidas just had their largest Brand Center open in Beijing. The building, made for the 3 stripe brand brings together a totally new experience. Sport Performance, adidas Originals and Y-3 under one roof.

By experience designer Stephen Turbek, the Bubble Calendar is available in horizontal or vertical formats, printed on paper or thick acetate. So, go ahead, pop your way through 2009!!

Pallet housing is a sustainable & innovative approach to transitional relief housing for those displaced by disaster & conflict, like the millions displaced by the Chinese earthquake or the floods in Sri Lanka.

Yota Sampasneethumrong's winning designs have become 3D Momiji! Inspired by afternoon tea, the limited edition dolls will be available in Selfrdiges from September. Visit the momiji website to pre-order your set.

Architect Marcio Kogan - King of modern residential Architecture in Brazil - created this masterpiece on the São Paulo coastline near Parati.

Print Weddings - A wedding photography studio, print, that's just starting out. Their editorial style is really beautiful, and they're also having a contest for a free wedding package!

The Svalbard Science Center in Norway may look like a spaceship, but actually its folded edges protect windows and doors from snow. By JVA.

Impressive storm sewer system in Saitama, Japan.

The Hypercolor "trend" seems to be gaining momentum, i wonder if it will outlast the few minutes of fame it had in the 80s... the Anzevino and Florence Colour Change Collection is pretty fun!

Bujangan Urban's Solo Exhibition at Ruru Gallery, Jakarta-Indonesia. New Psychedelic Typographic graffiti artwork.

The cover designs for Volume III in Penguin UK's Great Ideas series looks back towards classics of the past.

Juan Herreros competition entry for the new complementary buildings for the CEA Cadarche research center in France.

Richmond Place, a delicate brick work by Boyd Cody Architects.

Leather bound Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ~ 11th Ed. ~ in Terello Hand-Stained Italian Leather, Crocodile-Embossed Italian Calfskin, and Genuine Goatskin

Vitamina Well is a health drink company from Sweden with nicely designed bottles and website. The bottles were designed by Waters WidgrenTBWA and the website by Tewonder.

Everybody needs electricity. E-Ball is small, looks cheerful, and offers 12 power outlets in a very small space!

Ode Chair: Great sensual chairs made from a selection of real wood or GRP.

NotCouture Roundup ~ 15 picks themed around the summertime blues, and the awesomest $4,000 silver crab bracelet for kicks...

Enjoy a collection of Contemporary Airport Designs, by some of the most renowned Architectural offices around.

It's not just American Apparel doing the Hypercolor thing ~ Anzevino and Florence, Puma, and others are back at it too ~ with dresses, scarves, tanks, and more

Outdoor Ashtray from Cibins available in brushed stainless steel 304 grade, and as a powder coated version in all common RAL-colors.

Bloq UK has some fun wall mountable asymmetrical blocks which are everything from clocks and mirrors to notepads and chalkboards ~ play pieces for any wall.

Vinyled bird-in-flight available in various colors - revenues benefit families with autistic children (www.gmcafoundation.org).

Fashionation, an alternative fashion universe where fashionistas, photographers and creatives can get their weekly fix of the best fashion editorial from around world from The Cool Hunter.

An archive of one of Melbourne's most important popular culture photographers, Rennie Ellis.

Awesome photo gallery of Translucent Sea Creatures at National Geographic!

Online auction house eBay its own slot machines in casinos around the country. Maybe you'll have a better chance getting your money back from these than with that 93% feedback PowerSeller that you thought would be okay.

View the Airbus A380 movie. The lighting and interior cabin design is excellent.