Dedicated to Japan's rackgaki (graffiti) scene, this book illustrates the work of major graffiti artists working in Japan today. It showcases the creativity that lies within this new and relatively unexplored form of contemporary Japanese art. DVD included.

Cool Hunter shows you some of the insane karaoke rooms out there... seems like that boutique hotel trend of artist painted rooms has found a new niche to take on.

Sick and tired of having the same t-shirt everyone else has? Check out Usman Haques Configurable T-shirt. The shirt lets you create your very own design by simply turning off pixels with a permanent market.

The original music video for the Gnarls Barkley song : Smiley faces

Well it was that time of the year when the weather was nice and people go out for a barbeque. But I was always missing the decent sound out there in the green. So there it was, the beatbox with 4x150Watts and 2 attachable subwoofers in an old Grundig case.

The British artist Katie Paterson has made it possible to listen Vatnajokull glacier melt with one phone call.

Customize your glasses by stitching it. Seungyoub Oh's Stitch design won the 2006 Opus Design Award.

Humanscale Design Studio's prototype for its new chaise lounge workstation. It was ergonomically designed for laptop computer support.

Brilliant and oh so true article by Bierut on the Sopranos and Design ~ tribute to the show that just ended last night after an 8 year run.

Pigeon Fez cam: Using Processing to track a realtime fez hat on an unsuspecting pigeon... made be laugh

Netherlands graffiti artist Delta previews new work.

Square Cat Habitat....when designers create furniture for their cats.

Power Extension. Personal promotional piece for my internship period. MOTH3R.net

Artkrush's new issue is all about art and design blogs. [Editor's Note: Awwww we didn't make the list]

TrueType - 38 points of articulation - 1 pair bendable hands - 2 neck styles - the perfect guys for model drawings or living on your desk?

I have just gotten many NOTCOT and Shade Elaine's Favicon buttons....

Apparently pottery barn has realized that framing frosted glass makes a much prettier variation to the white board... i want one!

Frank Buchwald - Machine Lamps. Beautiful lamps and furniture. It's too bad none of it can be purchased.

Dyson's SLIM ~ the latest in the line of vacuums that suck like no other... the others were a bit massive for my tastes, but this one looks .... just. right.

Remote Controlled Hammerhead Shark ~ 40" ~ its one of those gadgets you just want. Even for no reason at all. and only 80$?

Jacobs by Marc Jacobs for Marc by Marc Jacobs in Collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Marc of Marc Jacobs. *phew*... now say it 10 times fast... backwards.

Porter Airline's Racoon branding is adorable...

Remember how proud you were of your Transformers and He-Man lunch boxes back in grade school? Well now you can bring those feelings back in style thanks to Dark Horse Comics.

Cute buttons designed by the talented Emmy Cicierega and other artists! Only $2 each. My messenger bag can never be decorated enough. [Editor's Note ~ fun button/rings as well!]

New "hostile apartments" built in Japan - counter-intuitive architecture helps the elderly keep sharp.

Supertramp-Pepper & Salt Shaker.
I used to be a * Supertramp*, but "I AM HOME NOW!"and not lonely anymore ...

Streetwear from RADIOACTIVE found while in Kuala Lumpur. My favorite is this shirt with the overstitched monkey on it

The geniuses that are Toyoplastic... did this piece of brilliant retro disco dancin' for MotoSpeed. Part 1/4 in this microseries just launched...

Japanese backpack from ISABURO 1889. Love the different strap options.

Kyouei's Air Necklace ~ mylar for your bling'd night out?

The work of Jim Flora, particularly this album cover, is incredibly inspiring tonight.

Tord Boontje: The Book. Holly over decor8 is right - i hate to admit that Tord Boontje is trying to take over the world... at least it looks nice. Printed by Rizolli

Sofahaenger - doesn't get more straight forward, and been loving it around the design sites today - i can see balancing my laptop, remotes, espresso... and crossing my fingers.

A music video that changes according to the weather and local time of the viewer. Cool technology, beautiful video. (At least, beautiful on a rainy day in Brooklyn.) The Unseen Video, Mike Milosh's - You Make Me Feel.

Very green ring from jewelry studio cbijoux. via swissmiss.

O Plus D Greeting Cards party ~ they are even better in person!

post 2324 came from Vessel's Animal Magic Exhibition, and it deserved a full feature of its own.

What a cool way for kids, or why not also grownups for that matter, to keep track of their height. Ana Mir's Measuring Plant is that perfect wallpaper decor.

Copro-Nason has two new limited edition prints from Lori Earley

Oooooh. Evil B*Shits from Superdeux and StrangeCo. Definitely need one of these.

i love this new ad campaign from novotel. it's chilled out to the point of slightly creepy, but really refreshing too. music by emilie simon.

More Paris Auto Show --- Porsche Targa 4 and 4S give buyers the option of having the open sky experience of a convertible without loosing the rigidity of a solid roof.

Octopus - 6$ tees in any color! (practically)

Marvin's gun from Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Only 10$ !!! and it has lights, makes noises, and shoots foam projectiles!

love these new lego ads.

Tobi Wood Prints.