No it's not the next iPhone wannabe. But an elegant Samsung touchscreen padlock available in Korea.

Cute animated characters on the MOKO website. A different take on social networking. Forget web, its on your mobile!

There's something kind of mesmerizing about these Lilo & Stitch inspired pin-up like sketches of Chris Sanders - or did these inspire the film? (He directed Lilo & Stitch - read his awesome bio)

BMW Art Car project - this "vehicle" is the result of handing over BMW's hydrogen-powered H2R race car to modern artist Olafur Eliasson... and yes - that's ice

Sony Bravia "Color like no other" - the third (after the bouncy balls in SF and the pain in Glasgow) are Play Doh Bunnies all over NY!

adorable needle-work critters - Little cat designs

It's about creation, it's about fun. Come check out the mind blowing work of Chad Gardner, an interesting collage of design and photography

Artist: Suzanne Anker - Buddhist Baby, 2004 - Rapid rototype sculpture, plaster and resin with pyrite

ThisWorks - its great branding and packaging, especially in their gift sets, and with names like Survive, who doesn't need one?

The Chac-Seat by Mauricio Lara
Was designed specially for the second biennial of Latin American Design, Holland 2005. Organized by LADF (Latin American Design Foundation).

Work It Out video - Most graceful movement on crutches I have ever seen ! Bill Shannon dancing.

Photographer Lynnette Astaire shows work on, and is interviewed by, Format Mag.

Ooooh ooooh ~ wifi blackberry coming! Research In Motion announces the performance-driven BlackBerry 8820, the first dual-mode BlackBerry smartphone featuring cellular and Wi-Fi communications as well as built-in GPS.

An interesting analysis of the colors used in the top grossing movies of all time, broken down by rating

U.K. firm Jade Integration has unveiled a computer so small, it fits into a wall socket and is powered via Ethernet.

Dutch designer Tejo Remy's presentation 'Playground Fences' allow for a more active interaction between those on either sides of the fence, providing seats, benches, nooks and playspaces for children.

Uptight All Night ~ 30 postcard book for a mere 10$ ~ Its like a mini best of Jordan Crane... you can fill your wall with mini frames of his goodness - cheap!

HZL rugs, by Hensel.

Looks like Lucky Drink Co is bringing their green Buddha Bottled Beer to NYC.

Launching at ICFF is Mixko's atari candle holder!

Fly Guy Designs has recently released a Photoshop brush set that resembled those used in our favorite childhood books. Another set to help fuel the brush craze.

Nourish this Pig with your flash cards and watch it oink out the data so effortlessly! This piggy shaped USB doodad supports most of the memory card formats.

Forgot your fork? Too many drawers?
I've got the right solution, or better.. the sticker solution!
... for fun & find!

I just found out that Google Book Search now shows every place mentioned in a book on a map. Here's Around The World In 80 Days

summer76 has a nice post at coolhunting about hearing all sides before giving in to the magical politician powers of gore... "The Great Global Warming Swindle" from brit channel 4 is interesting.

Super cute logo for Molly & June (yes they make clothing. for your dog.)

outdoor hot tub heated by log fire. beautiful (: Dutchtub ~ [Editor's Note: previously seen at #1190, but its been a while, and its cold out]

To find the local time in another time zone, simply roll the clock so the city representing that time zone is on top.

Wonderful firestick

Camera Stabilizing Bag ~ nice idea for dslrs...

OMOP - from method home. Don't you just love it when cleaning can become "hip and sexy" not to mention ergonomic, eco-conscious, and microfibrous... and gorgeously packaged.

PUMA store is remodeling ~ and their signage is the most inspiring thing i've seen all day... CREATE OPENINGS. AIM HIGH. DON'T GIVE UP. ~ you MUST see this... it makes me smile every time.

A jaguar covered in post-it notes. It sort of takes the Jaguar into the realm of kiddie toys, what with all the bright colours...

Metromint branches out - now you can get original Peppermint, subtle Spearmint, and new tangy Lemonmint and citrusy Orangemint.

nytimes slideshow of fedoras. now i love a good hat, but this slideshow made me collapse into a fit of the giggles. is it just me?

CRAVE is the best gadget blog - they found this set of Wii StrapOns! But seriously guys, what about the bowling?

get into the holiday spirit without compromising your sense of style. this mod wreath is so pretty.

Modern Alchemy candles by D.L.&Co. "Tincture of Winchester", pictured, combines "a fire of wood stock, 19th century lacquer, and smoky gunpowder." Love the etched glass and packaging too.

this new Voga Quattro wine bottle looks an awful lot like VOSS water. I tried it out of curiosity, and it tastes pretty OK.

The animated navigation system reminds me of Howl's moving castle. It's a small 3D animation company called Heiwa-Alpha based out of Toyko Japan. Heiwa-Alpha translates to : Peaceful Alpha

Jermacide takes a break from working on .org and shows us around the Capsule Street Festival for Design in Hayes Valley, SF

O Plus D is a line of cards i'm currently obsessed with - here is one of the mildest of my favorites - but you MUST go see the others.

more shockingly elegant and simple chairs. these are from futureproof.

Newform has some really "futuristic" looking faucets and fixtures. Check out the new Morpho; a multi angle faucet attached to 4 pliable metal tubes.

Interflight Studio makes functional art from airplane parts. This desk is made from the rear elevator of a B-25 bomber.

Apparently there are VW gang signs now ~ and all rabbits, gtis, beetles, jettas come with a GUITAR!