MICROSpikes - This grippy, durable, slip-on traction system features strategically placed stainless steel spikes connected to a dynamic flex-chain with a tough elastomer shoe harness.

The humorous, slightly foul, and clever book jacket design for Fantagraphics' "Petey & Pussy." Jacket design by Jacob Covey.

The new Pionen datacenter for Bahnhof was designed by Albert France-Lanord Architects on 1,200sqm anti-atomic shelter in Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by Ken Adams, set designer for Bond movies.

Eva Funderburgh makes cute and slightly sinister monsters out of clay

SHIP is an arena for creativity that provides an exciting glimpse of the future of southern Helsingborg, Sweden. A meeting place and showroom for the changes that will come when the railway is moved underground.

if you're not in the know... you should be. the paris fashion maven l'eclaireur could possibly the best place for shopping in the world. check out this short video interview with the owner armand hadida.

Kidrobot and Nooka have teamed up to make one SEXY watch. Too bad there’s only 150 of these beasts. You know damn well they’re gonna’ sell out in like 12 seconds.

Daruma's as custom vinyls ~ Dacosta Bayley has teamed with the Japanese American National Museum to create Dreams to Dreams, the first ever custom show to be held in a museum.

Paige Russell's North American Wild Life series. It is a matte white glazed stoneware ‘anything’ holder - 4By, Rvee, Camper, Monster

Malibu got together with three artists to make a limited edition series of their liquor. Delta, So_Me and James Jarvis designed each a bottle, coming in a numbered limited edition of 100 bottles each.

Founded in 2003 by product designer/carpenter René Mueller and forester Nina Griesshammer, Woodloops strives to “covey our original views to common behaviors, weaving known circumstances into new and curious concepts”.

Amazing jewelry by Anthony Roussel, who laser cuts and then layers sculptural jewelry pieces.

Artist Erik Natzke uses algorithms to generate his art with Flash. The final composition is very impressive.

A brief history of communications. Yes...you only have an iPhone because thousands and thousands of years ago...trimmm trimmm...ups...sorry...phone call ...watch the video...bye! :)

An exhibition from the french brand Manoush during the famous exhibition Les Vendanges at Avenue Montaigne, Paris.

StairPorn - a site dedicated to the most beautiful stairs you have ever laid your eyes upon.

A sports and culture centre in Copenhagen by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter. The new building is a literal extension of the old one, as the pavillions seem to be extruded from the old masonry walls.

35 feet of amazing typographic work called the "Gastrotypographicalassemblage." It was originally created by Lou Dorfsman and is now being restored.

The new Venturi Volage is an all-electric roadster with a 0-60 speed of five seconds, plus a revolutionary propulsion/suspension system that fits two electric motors in each of its wheels.

Six figures of Zombiefie custom papercrafts by Thunderpanda for Halloween project.

IQ Postcards by Alison Haigh - screenprinted postcard pack of patterns based on IQ tests.

How to make an inverted bookshelf!

The Hawke building by Melbourne architect John Wardle. One of three landmark buildings he designed for the University of South Australia.

MR. LONG LEGS | The Mr. Hyde production company directed this feel-good spot for the Royal Bank of Canada and agency BBDO Toronto...

A compilation of embarrassing celebrity endorsements from Japanese commercials.

A round-up of sustainable finds at this year's London Design Festival!

Theory 11 Magic Trick site ~ eXile takes place entirely on the spectator's own hand. Seen by David Blaine [Editor's Note: cool preview, but such a tease, have to buy dvd to see how it works]

Deadstar is Michel de Broin's battery ball of sorts...

House O was designed by a young architect named Sou (it means grand and spirited) who is a rising star in Japanese architecture.

29 Agency's refined designs for the luxury dog and cat food brand, Before Grain.

Muura is a Finnish illustrator/character designer. Her website (navigable in Firefox) exhibits her portfolio and also links to her DeviantArt and sketchblog. Love the line quality!

We really are kids of the digital age through and through ~ love this image by italian design group, Volk

When the zipper on your hoodie becomes the on off switch to complete the circuit.... genius implementation of a TV-b-gone into clothing!

The new norwegian embassy in Nepal, by Kristin Jarmund. Good stone work.

British artist Roger Hiorns filled an abandoned apartment with 80,000 litres of copper sulphate solution. The resulting crystallization of the whole interior is his new installation - "Seizure".

Queen of the May - Pen and ink that makes my mouth water.

One of two beautiful new prints by Ah-Yi illustrating the story of Princess Kavalan, the only daughter of the Dragon King of the East Sea, and her forbidden romance with the Turtle General Lusheng.

WrecordsByMonkey. Cityscape is made from recycled vinyl record with acrylic on a gunmetal chain, and pendant has urban inspired images: the New York City skyline, pigeons, and graffiti text

"L'amie De Zoé" is an animated short story about friendship. Life in Zoé's world is green and ordinary. When a red family unexpectedly lands on her planet, Zoé makes a new friend.

PingMag have opened their own online shop - shopPingMag. Where overseas reader's can now buy the beautiful products they feature, directly from the makers.

lucky you... nice spot for Norway National Lottery to promote Lucky instant scratch lottery...

Really nice print work from Projekttriangle Design Studio.

Stuart Melrose's Corian tables - I love the hint of color on the underside.

I came across this young artist and his painting called"Breakfast" I found out that he actually filled a bath tub with real milk, and is working of a series of food fetish paintings.

New TED video ~ with photo director for National Geographic, David Griffin - who knows the power of photography to connect us to our world.

Animals Inspired Design #2 / Concrete