Beautiful type design by Marian Bantjes (yet again). This time integrated in a book cover design...

Netherland-based designer Martijn Koch made updated an arcade setup from the 70s, and hooked it up with a HD screen so you can play all your favorite old titles in High-def!

Anish Kapoor's funhouse mirror-like exhibit at the Gladstone Gallery.

Katrin Schacke's Stanley series of photographs - a lovely and odd collection of photos. I especially love the photographs with objects in motion.

Talking Towers, Interactive Video-Installation. Participants modulate particles with a light stick, which are projected on the Kranhaus Süd in Cologne. August 16-25 at "New Talents" Design Biennale.

Fusion Brands brings us Ice Orb ~ a genius way to make ice... you fill it with water, insert the central container to force the water into the orbs... and you can use it as an ice bucket, or use it to hold the ice!

Action in the bus shelter to promote Kung Fu Panda.

Underwater frame-by-frame photographs of the extremely close race between Phelps and Cavic.

The Amazingly witty Australian writer Sophie Ward, Founder of the publishing Company "Paper Castle Press". Started a clever little blog for PCP.

Black House by BGP Arquitectura in México. The house adapts to the hill to fully open to the amazing views of its location.

Think, The Real World meets Graphic Designers. "Engine Room” is a new MTV series which will will follow teams competing for a chance to win $400K in cash. They are in the filming process.

a money saving ostrich egg.
evolutionary design

Once again spanish architects show innovative random facades. In Barcelona, by ADD+ Arquitectura.

A stylish hardware store, in Quito, Ecuador by Arquitectura X.

Fascinating story about a gorgeous I.M. Pei-designed church in Washington, D.C. whose congregation has sued the city for declaring it an historic landmark (they want to demolish!)

Durat makes a dynamic and multi-use plastic from recycled plastic that can itself be recycled. Great designers, engineers & manufacturers looking for environmentally friendly matrials.

"DrawBone" pen by Ming Tong. This bone shape highlighter pen can be joined together to create a "longer bone".

Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - Sophisticated Side Ponytail. This music video is horribly awesome. The song just plain fun.

800,000 begonias carpet the centre of Brussels, but only for a few days!

Scheisse is a large pendant lamp shaped like a broken bulb that creates a distinct shadow and looks like a sculpture in its environment. By Hans Bleken Rud for Northern lighting. available for pre-order now.

WK Interact interview to coincide with his forthcoming show at the Elms Lesters Painting Rooms in London..

Death Star over San Francisco.

I thought adam courtney's box project was pretty amazing, he constructs the environments based on each persons personality and his people photography is gorgeous as well

Beck's Canvas will see 4 works of art from emerging artists replace the iconic green label in production for the first time with the works adorning over 27 million bottles in the UK.

Just confirmed, we're going to be at Outside Lands all three days, who else is coming?

Tokidoki co-founder and Creative Director Simone Legno— in an informative interview going behind the scenes of the Tokidoki brand, recent collaborations, design process, and upcoming projects.

Telescopic Text - A great idea for splash page from Joe Davis.

Ban’s beautifully crafted work features elephants and human figures floating against Japanese washi paper backgrounds or in front of candy-colored stripes. “These things are like talismans. Elephants make me feel safe. They have saved me many times."

On the occasion of the launch of Dorophy Tang's collab with Lomo a quick recap of some of her outstanding work

Great portfolio from UK graduate Chris Clarke.

"Be Inspired Always" - meet "Tavi - the new girl in town" - fascinating blog of a 12 year old in the burbs and her explorations and observations in fashion - fun read!

Adorable lion from Barney's to add to the baby gifting list

We're honored to be liked by Maestro Dobel - the new Diamond Tequila! And flattered to be surrounded by the likes of Leica, Fearless Yachts, Riedel, Gaggenau and more

Bucky (of those awesome buckwheat travel/spa pillows) now has pillow/toys for kids! Adorable and soft, perfect presents

Artist James Jarvis gives NikeTown London a new look. Love it!

Award winning Mora River Aquarium encloses an aquatic habitat inside a sleek building, in the shape of a barn, built from several white sections.

These mid-century masterpieces by architects like John Lautner, William Krisel, Frank Lloyd Wright and Albert Frey are all available as vacation rentals. What a great way to 'get away'.

Nice packaging for Jeni's Ice Creams, that makes ice cream and sorbet per order. Packing, logo, etc. by Element. Makes me hungry for some ice cream!

Amazing bone china SETCAST collection by architects, voonwong&bensonsaw, my favorite are these Molecule Dishes - see the packaging (and they are so affordable) perfect for gifting!

Blanca Apodaca's latest album Butterfly Core is here! And i love the behind the scenes pics of her painting the album cover... interesting mix of hippie-gangsta-trippiness

Happy Weekend ~ to kick it off, here's a liqurious best of for the week! Libatious inspirations to help you get creative!

Play, forward then pause or stop. Will these light do such action. “Boxes” light by MadreInSpain.

August 15th marked the 41st anniversary of Belgian Surrealist painter Rene Magritte's death.The animated short film "This Is Not a Film" references over 40 of the surrealist master's paintings.

A clever, multi-language, 12-month calendar designed by Marc O’Brien. The calendar is divided in half (northern and southern hemispheres) and shows photography of the respective clothing for each month...