Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna is host to a fascinating series of temporary art installations by Christoph Steinbrener and Rainer Dempf.

Here are the 12 best racing simulators that will make sure you enjoy the thrill of speed at its fullest.

‘Animal Series’ by LEM

Angels, wine & cocktail bar in medieval Florence.
Design by Studiounodesign - Italy

ordos villa by yazdani studio

The new Alexander Girard and Urban Outfitters line comes out in July. Here are some photos from the brochure.

More interesting Case Studies on Instil Productions website. Come see how Philip Rostron got a tree to ride a bike for Live Green Toronto.

Shawn Deutchman presents this concept car, the 'Cerulian', pillow fantasy on the inside, protection on the outside.

Some amazing pieces done by Cleveland based artist Chris Ryniak.

Wisconsinite Michael T Rea carved this incredibly detailed Prosthetic Suit for Stephen Hawking out of wood.

2009 collection for "Tom Dixon by George Smith". The collection's catalogue will leave you speechless by surprise!

Designed by Melbourne-based Alex Earl, the lionfish pendant light is a unique shade emitting a luminescence from the intriguing form of a deep-sea creature.

Renowned painter Sam Flores showcases stunning new work.

Despite being on a small urban plot, the House of Depth in Shiga, Japan, manages to create open spaces at the interior, spaces for silence and light. By FORM/Kouichi Kimura Architects

Yuan Gao presented me this beautiful package in my Paris workshop.

Shinichi Maruyama captures the mixing of water and ink with high speed photography.

teppei kaneuji's first solo exhibition 'melting city/ empty forest' at yokohama museum of art, japan

The work of Andrew Bell (Creatures in My Head) ~ all around a Parisian restaurant!

Super cute retro-green graphics on the packaging and reusable bags from Rebel Green!

Beautiful and harmonoius shapes in the bathroom from Kanera.

Love this pic of the Sony A900 Shell from Stephen Shankland over at CNET ~ more pics in the slideshow too!

The Fropper and the Cheeky Chick! Collapsible kids push carts.

New York visual artist Reed Barrow works with light, smoke, video, installation, lights and magic.

Architecture of fear, Architecture of war. Different views on how architecture has served to war and fear techniques during history, with some photos from Architecture of Authority by Richard Ross.

The Ismaeil Villa by Dubai's X-Architects is a successful integration of modern architecture and the local Emirati culture.

Poster Boy cuts up MoMA's Subway Ads.

Atmospheric Optics by Megan Jenkinson @ Stills Gallery

On the subject of library stools: Buzzispace makes felt out of recycled PET bottles, and uses it for screens and other objects, including these colourful covers for library and office stools.

To present new RB5 Formula 1 car Red Bull Racing made an incredible 3D video that shows all the innovations in 2009 F1 season and all the spicy details of RB5.

Kit Kat has a great new idea!

Dazed Digital has the trailer of the Polanski film for Greed and the full 60 second version will be shown exclusively there on 6th February ~ featuring Michelle Williams and Natalie Portman

Also from Propaganda ~ MocoLoco has a look at their latest Polar Bear line that launched at Maison et Objet in Paris this week! From drain plugs to mug lid!

Kit Kat Bench!

The Frederson Miami wingchair is designed to be an organic interpretation of the classic - complete with roots popping through its nickel plated steel construction.

I love Core77 Book Reviews ~ Book Review: The L.A. Earthquake Sourcebook, designed by Stefan Sagmeister and edited by Gloria Gerace

Vael Project - From the minds that brought you the now defunct Medium Design Group comes a small company producing ultra high end shoes and bags with the jet setter in mind.

Bailey Doesn't Bark launches Postcups! Designed to send like postcards, microwave-safe white porcelain cup measures 3.25” H x 3” D Hand decorated, decals fired. Customize with a personal message and address before sending.

Kim Jakobsen To is a great London based photographer working in fashion and fine art.

Christmas shop window made with 100% recycled cardboard. By Remedios Vincent.

Drybike makes a hands-free umbrella mount for your bicycle.

Gallery 1988's January show sounds incredible ~ "Under the Influence: An Official Tribute to Beastie Boys" - 100 participating artists

Famous faces masks from Cox & Cox!! (Unfortunately they are sold out!)

Six designers, three Asian restaurants, twelve crumpled fortunes, twenty-four crossed fingers and one letterpress. A calendar by redblackbrown.

Danish brand Mismo has made this great travel canvas bag for all those guys the don't want to carry a man bag.

I love Dan Funderburgh's design, City Park, for Flavor Paper. A fun take on the traditional toile, rats and all!

Damien Lopez has two awesome diagrams of the Evolution of Game Controllers ~ one on the console standards and one on portable systems