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Happy 2nd Blogday/Blogiversary to Information Aesthetics ~ one of the most inspiring sites on the web ~ highlighting the best mix of information and design daily. *NOTCOT

Happy 2nd Blogday/Blogiversary to Information Aesthetics ~ one of the most inspiring sites on the web ~ highlighting the best mix of information and design daily.

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From the brother of brother for sister - there is db clay - who makes some  incredibly slick looking wallets and card cases out of gaffers tape - Silver paint hand rubbed onto the outer surface of  this matte black *NOTCOT

From the brother of brother for sister - there is db clay - who makes some incredibly slick looking wallets and card cases out of gaffers tape - Silver paint hand rubbed onto the outer surface of this matte black

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The Future Is Now!- Info Swapping Ring.    What an amazing concept, would love to see it make Fruition. 
*macmanjpd

The Future Is Now!- Info Swapping Ring. What an amazing concept, would love to see it make Fruition.

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Cool Hunter reports on Cartier doing a jewel-encrusted Elephant Polo Match in India... wow. *NOTCOT

Cool Hunter reports on Cartier doing a jewel-encrusted Elephant Polo Match in India... wow.

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A wallpaper consisting of four layers of varying grey tones on a bright primary backing... peel off post it notes *aest

A wallpaper consisting of four layers of varying grey tones on a bright primary backing... peel off post it notes

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The iconic Battersea Powerstation and the area around it (think, Pink Floyd Animals album cover) is being redesigned to be an energy efficient  residential and commercial area. *Ens

The iconic Battersea Powerstation and the area around it (think, Pink Floyd Animals album cover) is being redesigned to be an energy efficient residential and commercial area.

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Oakley's Thump2 and O Rokr ~ 1gig mp3 player and bluetooth headset glasses - Curious about wearable electronics?  Check out the hands on review over at .com *NOTCOT

featured post Oakley's Thump2 and O Rokr ~ 1gig mp3 player and bluetooth headset glasses - Curious about wearable electronics? Check out the hands on review over at .com

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WOW. Although apparently a vintage device, rugenius and i find this amazing tonight ~ go see more images of the great egg cuber packaging as well as video of it in action *NOTCOT

featured post WOW. Although apparently a vintage device, rugenius and i find this amazing tonight ~ go see more images of the great egg cuber packaging as well as video of it in action

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Walled Paper, blocks of concrete with wallpaper patterns embedded directly in the surface. *oO

Walled Paper, blocks of concrete with wallpaper patterns embedded directly in the surface.

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Thesaurus.com came up with a really fun way of looking for synonyms and antonyms.  (:  It's fun to play with-- the interaction is just really cool. Try it out! *Michelle S.

Thesaurus.com came up with a really fun way of looking for synonyms and antonyms. (: It's fun to play with-- the interaction is just really cool. Try it out!

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headphones - in the form of a little guy with retractable functional limbs... *NOTCOT

headphones - in the form of a little guy with retractable functional limbs...

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tatted silver cuffs *neko

tatted silver cuffs

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a beautiful self-portrait by simon pais, a young talented artist from chile. *lola

a beautiful self-portrait by simon pais, a young talented artist from chile.

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a must read from the times.  looks at the modern answer to the question "how do i turn my lifestyle into a business?" *rugenius

a must read from the times. looks at the modern answer to the question "how do i turn my lifestyle into a business?"

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Sip-A-Pop - its hot - its summer - and i forgot about these genius popsicle makers i had as a kid. *NOTCOT

Sip-A-Pop - its hot - its summer - and i forgot about these genius popsicle makers i had as a kid.

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Trust Nobody. *NOTCOT

Trust Nobody.

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Walmart has Surfboard USB keys? Interesting. Kinda cute. Very good stocking stuffer for some surfer geeks i know... *NOTCOT

Walmart has Surfboard USB keys? Interesting. Kinda cute. Very good stocking stuffer for some surfer geeks i know...

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"Necessity is the mother of invention. The father is unknown." here's an interesting collection of patented useless inventions...some are ingenious, most are bordering on retarded, but i wouldnt have it any other way. *rugenius

"Necessity is the mother of invention. The father is unknown." here's an interesting collection of patented useless inventions...some are ingenious, most are bordering on retarded, but i wouldnt have it any other way.

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curculionid.  intrigued?  email or msg me for more. *rugenius

curculionid. intrigued? email or msg me for more.

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TLC Channel's "Life Lessons" figurines in "precious moments" style - are just hilarious. *NOTCOT

TLC Channel's "Life Lessons" figurines in "precious moments" style - are just hilarious.

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The austrian design company Memux created a concrete curtain working as a decorative room divider or facade decoration. An extraordinary look and a new context for this building material. *AZ/Architekturzeitung

The austrian design company Memux created a concrete curtain working as a decorative room divider or facade decoration. An extraordinary look and a new context for this building material.

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Ever wonder what eco-friendly building of the future might look like? Here's a sneak peak! 8-story antigravity forest facade takes root. *Robko

Ever wonder what eco-friendly building of the future might look like? Here's a sneak peak! 8-story antigravity forest facade takes root.

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Amazing portraiture by Australian photographer Petrina  Hicks. *delores9

Amazing portraiture by Australian photographer Petrina Hicks.

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‘The Black Cloud’ by Heather and Ivan Morison
The structure is composed of triangular planes of a deformed geodesic dome which results in an amorphous and vivid-looking topology...
*architonic

‘The Black Cloud’ by Heather and Ivan Morison
The structure is composed of triangular planes of a deformed geodesic dome which results in an amorphous and vivid-looking topology...

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In May this year the Commune of Granada, Spain opened the new Museo De La Memoria De Andalucia, designed by the Spanish architecture practice around Alberto Campo Baeza... *architonic

In May this year the Commune of Granada, Spain opened the new Museo De La Memoria De Andalucia, designed by the Spanish architecture practice around Alberto Campo Baeza...

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Nothing says 'Thank You' like a Yak and a no-nonsense expression of gratitude. A printable thank you card, perfect for the guys in your life. Just download the PDF, print and cut. Print as many times as you want! *empapers

Nothing says 'Thank You' like a Yak and a no-nonsense expression of gratitude. A printable thank you card, perfect for the guys in your life. Just download the PDF, print and cut. Print as many times as you want!

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watercolor paintings by meat and potatoes, an illustrator from greece *butterfingers

watercolor paintings by meat and potatoes, an illustrator from greece

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The Kunsthaus- A museum that will not collect art, nor institute permanent exhibitions. It will serve exclusively for the presentation and mediation of a wide range of contemporary artistic productions. *travelwithfrankgehry

The Kunsthaus- A museum that will not collect art, nor institute permanent exhibitions. It will serve exclusively for the presentation and mediation of a wide range of contemporary artistic productions.

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Using long threads drowned in resin Marc Sadler shapes the Tress lamp for Foscarini. *spotd.it

Using long threads drowned in resin Marc Sadler shapes the Tress lamp for Foscarini.

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Beautiful geometric paintings by Mark Warren Jacques. *happypelican

Beautiful geometric paintings by Mark Warren Jacques.

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Created by Mark Klug, an applied science student from Austria, the Daysailer looks sleek and powerful, yet simple and modern in design. At 15 meters long and 21 meters high, the yacht is strikingly beautiful and universally appealing. *swipelife

Created by Mark Klug, an applied science student from Austria, the Daysailer looks sleek and powerful, yet simple and modern in design. At 15 meters long and 21 meters high, the yacht is strikingly beautiful and universally appealing.

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In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s first lunar landing, which takes place on Jul 20th, Louis Vuitton has designed a custom-made “Malle Mars” trunk..... *M!

In commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s first lunar landing, which takes place on Jul 20th, Louis Vuitton has designed a custom-made “Malle Mars” trunk.....

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Designed by Alejandro Castro from Pirwi, the BOP wooden bowls came as a set of multi-purpose containers that can be used for fruit, plants, toys, newspapers or other objects. *atelier 29

Designed by Alejandro Castro from Pirwi, the BOP wooden bowls came as a set of multi-purpose containers that can be used for fruit, plants, toys, newspapers or other objects.

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American street artist ABOVE just released his latest video from his current European tour. The new video from Madrid, Spain showcases more site specific installations and word-plays. The music is also wonderful. *karengolden

American street artist ABOVE just released his latest video from his current European tour. The new video from Madrid, Spain showcases more site specific installations and word-plays. The music is also wonderful.

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Merci is the new Parisian store. Opened in april 2009, it's been a real event in the french capital. [Editor's Note: it looks adorable!] *lamechante

Merci is the new Parisian store. Opened in april 2009, it's been a real event in the french capital. [Editor's Note: it looks adorable!]

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"Café Serré", a short 3D animation telling the story of a cop and his problems in the coffee shop. *thelooploop

"Café Serré", a short 3D animation telling the story of a cop and his problems in the coffee shop.

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Fantastic animals illustrations by Mignon Khargie. Beautiful and simple. *thelooploop

Fantastic animals illustrations by Mignon Khargie. Beautiful and simple.

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Keith Haring Museum by Atsushi Kitagawara in Kobuchizawa in Yamanashi prefecture, at the foot of the Southern Japanese Alps. *wejetset

Keith Haring Museum by Atsushi Kitagawara in Kobuchizawa in Yamanashi prefecture, at the foot of the Southern Japanese Alps.

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The school which stood out the most at Zona Tortona this year was definitely Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle with their exhibition called Graduate. *JuliaDesign

The school which stood out the most at Zona Tortona this year was definitely Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle with their exhibition called Graduate.

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Pronounsed 'kototowa', COTOTOI is a Japanese restaurant which stresses on, 'meal is not just about “food”, but it is about whole things including its safeness of ingredient, atmosphere of having meals.' - Dilight. *atelier 29

Pronounsed 'kototowa', COTOTOI is a Japanese restaurant which stresses on, 'meal is not just about “food”, but it is about whole things including its safeness of ingredient, atmosphere of having meals.' - Dilight.

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Busta Milano Design Week! *NOTCOT

Busta Milano Design Week!

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How can a drugstore product value the atypical consumer that doesn’t identify with corporate cosmetic brands? The firefly concept was to focus on the emotional empowering desire young women feel to create an individual look. *tillyer

How can a drugstore product value the atypical consumer that doesn’t identify with corporate cosmetic brands? The firefly concept was to focus on the emotional empowering desire young women feel to create an individual look.

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This Bamford & Sons Aluminum Watch Holder features anodized aluminum that is hand crafted into this tube, on the inside, neoprene is used to keep the watches in place. *vandit

This Bamford & Sons Aluminum Watch Holder features anodized aluminum that is hand crafted into this tube, on the inside, neoprene is used to keep the watches in place.

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“The Geography of Buzz.” - mining photos from Getty Images that chronicled parties, etc on both coasts for a year, beginning in March 2006. The maps show the density of different types of cultural events in New York and Los Angeles. *NOTCOT

“The Geography of Buzz.” - mining photos from Getty Images that chronicled parties, etc on both coasts for a year, beginning in March 2006. The maps show the density of different types of cultural events in New York and Los Angeles.

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The recently completed Mercarbarna-Flor, by Barcelona-based Willy Müller Architects is a stunning structure designed specifically to store and sell wholesale flowers and accessories. *supernova17

The recently completed Mercarbarna-Flor, by Barcelona-based Willy Müller Architects is a stunning structure designed specifically to store and sell wholesale flowers and accessories.

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Since first exhibiting his work in 1977, Tadashi Kawamata has produced some really iconic , tree houses, showpiece for exhibition and projects all over the world. *designllama

Since first exhibiting his work in 1977, Tadashi Kawamata has produced some really iconic , tree houses, showpiece for exhibition and projects all over the world.

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