Oded Ezer talks about one of his latest beautiful typography experiments, “The Finger” at TypoBerlin 2008. “The Finger” is best viewed in a video which shows the complexity of the piece, some of which isn’t as visible in 2-D representation.

School Canteen at Póvoa de Varzim by Cadilhe & Fontoura - The new cafateria of the Primary School nº1 in Póvoa de Varzim is a curved volume next to the old bluilding asuming his own autonomy

This floating sauna is soon to be installed at the Fakriken Furillen, an amazing hotel created at the site of an abandoned limestone quarry on Sweden's largest island, Gotland. And it's right on the beach, facing the Baltic Sea. Awesome.

Art & Ghosts, otherwise known as Louise. Is a digital darling that creates whimsical goodies of twilight tea parties, coquettish creatures and dollhouse decadence!

Nine-0 Swivel Armchair by Ettore Sottsass - the last piece to be designed by this legendary designer before his death on 12/31/07 - it is being produced in his classic olivetti typewriter valentine red. Only at DWR!

This cool house designed by E - M.R.A.K. is built of dry-stacked, rough-cut lumber, held together only by its construction weight to make it completely adaptable. Basically, it's just a (very nice looking) pile of wood.

Canadian design team Bookhou's steam bent ash wood children's chair. Comfortable with a removable industrial felt lining. Sturdy enough to handle whatever kids throw at it. Literally!

Whoa. Sex sells. "Sensation" is an extremely unsubtle new French Schweppes ad from FFL Paris and Stink.

Yes yes the Sears Crasftman 1470 piece nearly $9,000 tool set is incredible, but have you stopped and looked at all of the product photography for all of their sets? Someone took a LOT of time to lay it all out...

Ultra high resolution zoomable panorama of San Francisco at night using the google maps engine.

CityScape, an urban installation by Arné Quinze in Brussels.

Beautiful destruction/sculpturing of books by Nicholas Jones ~ check out this great interview with him by design files.

Utterly fantastic piece by Elizabeth Soule, Gnome with a deer.

Hustler of Culture ~ how did this blog not make it on my radar until now?!?! It's been around since 2004, and i love the name. Cool Hunters, Trend Hunters, none sound nearly as sweet as being the Hustler.

Moral Punch in West Hollywood will be hosting the fine art work of five awesome animation artists this coming Saturday, March 15th. Tim Beard, Eliza Frye, Leo Matsuda, Christian Robinson, Nic Sweet

"Somebody lives with HIV. Nobody wants to play with him. Be like nobody." Great ads with a great message from the advertising agency JWT Mexico.

Piclens - FF extension for browsing images (like cover flow) on popular sites. This should be the death of the traditional slideshow.

BEN BUTLER, New Sculptures & Works on Paper . "Furrow" cedar wood, 44"h. x 4"d. x 74"w., on view at Zg Gallery, Chicago

Vote up or down on a list of sex positions. Perfect homework for Valentine's Day... and amusing photoshoot of those wood models we all have.

Angus Hutcheson makes lamps from silk worm chrysalises, and to full understand how bizarre that is up close... check out some pictures from when i saw them in person last week!

Video lovers rejoice! The world's largest metrics network released Scope 2.1 for advertisers and agencies allowing them to track content across multiple video platforms and now position content to certain audiences.

I couldn't resist posting this "I hope this gets on a graphic design blog" poster... here's the earliest source i can seem to find it on... not sure who made it.

A Map for your Appetite? Mappetite is so cleverly-designed it points you to restaurants in the New York area with ease. I wish I thought of that!

+Beryll party at the Smart House tonight ~ truly one of the best event spaces in LA ~ this tristory loft space in Venice Beach is incredible architecturally, and i find new things to love about it every time!

A new corporate identity for ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. What, no bombed-out cars, wads of cash or dodgy dossiers?

And to finish off my trilogy of late night posts on Nissin Cup Noodles, i have a new found respect for the brand and innovation behind this company... and see eco friendly reusable cup/refill packs with DIY inserts!

Incredibly beautiful animation by Cory Godbey found over at Zune Arts entitled "Le Cadeau du Temps" ~ and a beautiful message as well!

Joshua Ben Longo's cuddly but curious creations are a must-see. With felt wool monster rugs , furry monsters that have anatomically correct bums & more. The above pic is of the Longoland booth at Brooklyn Design 07

Such surreal fairy tale like scenes in these snow globes by walter martin & paloma munoz

A small but engaging gallery of Soviet era Christmas cards. Lots of Santa and rockets.

"Capsule People" are images of people and technology today. A touch of manga, Beardsley and Secession in those limited edition prints from Zuzamade.

iBox is an incredible hadcrafted sound system for iPod and Mp3 player. You can choose type of wood, colors and accessories.

Someone found this prehistoric piece of CG animation. What makes it notable is the fact that it also happens to be my first ever animation.

Give me a CORTADO !!! 2/3 coffee + 1/3 milk coffee cup. Design by Ignacio Pilotto

Hairywood By 6A Architects

Burton and toy manufacturer Kidrobot got together to create a snowboard for this winter season - looks great! I cannot wait to ride this baby down the mountain!

I recently designed some graphics for Enjoi Skateboards. There's 4 pro models and then a Merman T-shirt. They'll be out for the holidays at skateboard shops!. I hope all like them. thank you for your time.

Good Things Should Never End - Poke London's effort for the Orange Shop

via Spoonbuzz.com

A housing development in Denmark with unique modern architecture.

bread and butter....from food to products... Tommaso Ceschi

Wood House design by Aguilo & Pedraza Architects in Chilean South.

Paristic, wall stickers for Paris lovers and nostalgics...

Modern take on the design of the famous WW2 poster and phrase 'Loose Lips Might Sink Ships'.

Pandora design makes creative, colorful and totally disposable dining sets. Perfect find for a snap party!

Andrew Zuckerman's upcoming book Creature... incredible imagery of animals ~ with a teaser making of the book, and video of the photoshoot to keep you going until you can see the real thing Oct 07.

Loving this Cinal Bed Table by friend of NOTCOT, Chris Ferebee ~ you can set it on the floor OR wall mount it!