The upside to all the rain in New York City? Looking down at the ground the morning after.  'Architectural Puddles' is a photography blog that just might change your perspective on dreary days in the most iconic city in the world.

The upside to all the rain in New York City? Looking down at the ground the morning after. 'Architectural Puddles' is a photography blog that just might change your perspective on dreary days in the most iconic city in the world.

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Playful animal inspired lipstick from artist Viridis Somino

Playful animal inspired lipstick from artist Viridis Somino

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Ecumenical chapel by Finnish architects AOA.

Ecumenical chapel by Finnish architects AOA.

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Kyu Seok Oh's sheep in Times Square, a part of Armory Art Week in New York.

Kyu Seok Oh's sheep in Times Square, a part of Armory Art Week in New York.

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We love National Geographic's Ultimate Factories... and Bentley just sent over their episode! Amazing to see how the Mulsanne is made. Here's a sneak peek at how the wood comes from ancient root ball to dashboard!

FEATUREDWe love National Geographic's Ultimate Factories... and Bentley just sent over their episode! Amazing to see how the Mulsanne is made. Here's a sneak peek at how the wood comes from ancient root ball to dashboard!

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Don't miss Clerkenwell Design Week (May 24-26th).

Don't miss Clerkenwell Design Week (May 24-26th).

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Missing Pets, volume one: Dogs. is a small book featuring a collection of missing pet posters. Published by Grimsrud & Showalter.

Missing Pets, volume one: Dogs. is a small book featuring a collection of missing pet posters. Published by Grimsrud & Showalter.

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RogueDZN: VX Turbine Final Production Test - and it's an amazing NECKLACE!

VIDEORogueDZN: VX Turbine Final Production Test - and it's an amazing NECKLACE!

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#38518
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Concrete/wood plates from Nir Meiri look like they're delicately balancing on ballerina toes.

Concrete/wood plates from Nir Meiri look like they're delicately balancing on ballerina toes.

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The Royal Family ~ A poster by The Bold Italic of 12 notable San Francisco eccentrics

The Royal Family ~ A poster by The Bold Italic of 12 notable San Francisco eccentrics

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Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 2011 has been announced for June 11-12 in Cleveland. The event features 20 speakers, 20 bands, and 20 designers in what aims to be a premier event in the midwest for creative types.

Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 2011 has been announced for June 11-12 in Cleveland. The event features 20 speakers, 20 bands, and 20 designers in what aims to be a premier event in the midwest for creative types.

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Mondrian Soho just opened, here's a peek at the sketches that inspired it's interiors... taking queues from the 1946 La Belle et la Bête by Jean Coucteau.

FEATUREDMondrian Soho just opened, here's a peek at the sketches that inspired it's interiors... taking queues from the 1946 La Belle et la Bête by Jean Coucteau.

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London based illustrator Mergs' latest typography creation.

London based illustrator Mergs' latest typography creation.

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Finally! The new iPad 2 ~ front and rear video cameras, HD output, and love the multifunctional magnetic covers!

Finally! The new iPad 2 ~ front and rear video cameras, HD output, and love the multifunctional magnetic covers!

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The Unseen Sea, a slow-motion wall of cloud engulfs the city of San Francisco.

The Unseen Sea, a slow-motion wall of cloud engulfs the city of San Francisco.

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Kor Water now has a Vida ~ the stainless steel water bottle comes in two sizes and three colors.

Kor Water now has a Vida ~ the stainless steel water bottle comes in two sizes and three colors.

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Adorable new kindergarten designed by Sarit Shani Hay in Ramat Gan.

Adorable new kindergarten designed by Sarit Shani Hay in Ramat Gan.

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#38509
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The Mandarin Oriental, Munich's dream package for car enthusiasts, including four day use of a sleek Mercedes Benz to tour Southern Germany and visits to car museums and factories: Audi, BMW,Mercedes Benz and Porsche.

The Mandarin Oriental, Munich's dream package for car enthusiasts, including four day use of a sleek Mercedes Benz to tour Southern Germany and visits to car museums and factories: Audi, BMW,Mercedes Benz and Porsche.

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In 2005, Norway initiated a massive 15 year agenda to increase tourism. Today, the project is still in progress, check out where it stands at the half way mark!

In 2005, Norway initiated a massive 15 year agenda to increase tourism. Today, the project is still in progress, check out where it stands at the half way mark!

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#38507
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Uhuru Boardwalk Table is part of the new Coney Island Line is crafted from reclaimed wood taken from the demolished iconic boardwalk.

Uhuru Boardwalk Table is part of the new Coney Island Line is crafted from reclaimed wood taken from the demolished iconic boardwalk.

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The ‘Never Wasted’ shopping bag can be reused in many ways: some for fun, some for function, but nothing ever goes into the trash.

The ‘Never Wasted’ shopping bag can be reused in many ways: some for fun, some for function, but nothing ever goes into the trash.

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#38505
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Amazing photography from Gerco de Ruitjer using cameras on kites.

Amazing photography from Gerco de Ruitjer using cameras on kites.

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#38504
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Unnatural Selection by David Isenhour, reflects his interest in genetic research, science fiction, cartoons and popular culture.

Unnatural Selection by David Isenhour, reflects his interest in genetic research, science fiction, cartoons and popular culture.

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#38503
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Acure digital vending machines have a 47" touchscreen and uses a camera to recognize the demographic of the user. The machines can then adjust their displayed contents accordingly.

Acure digital vending machines have a 47" touchscreen and uses a camera to recognize the demographic of the user. The machines can then adjust their displayed contents accordingly.

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#38502
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Curious Nature Wine ~ gorgeously, playful, steampunk/aquatic graphic design for the labels by Manifesto Design.

Curious Nature Wine ~ gorgeously, playful, steampunk/aquatic graphic design for the labels by Manifesto Design.

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Our roundup of fashion's finest from NotCouture has something for him, her and the kids.

FEATUREDOur roundup of fashion's finest from NotCouture has something for him, her and the kids.

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Great Food Covers - As if you need more reasons to love Penguin, the iconic publishing house is set to launch another themed series in April, and frankly, it looks great.

Great Food Covers - As if you need more reasons to love Penguin, the iconic publishing house is set to launch another themed series in April, and frankly, it looks great.

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Weinstein A|U designed the new building for Gregg’s Cycles to be a pure neutral container that highlights the bicycle.

Weinstein A|U designed the new building for Gregg’s Cycles to be a pure neutral container that highlights the bicycle.

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#38498
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'Bounty' by Kelly McKernan. Watercolor and Color Pencil; Limited Edition Prints Available.

'Bounty' by Kelly McKernan. Watercolor and Color Pencil; Limited Edition Prints Available.

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100 pixelated camera illustrations free to download and use.

100 pixelated camera illustrations free to download and use.

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#38496
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Great video of the Caribbean Octopus vulgaris with its hatching eggs. Cute little octopi!

Great video of the Caribbean Octopus vulgaris with its hatching eggs. Cute little octopi!

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#38495
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Joe Ledbetter x The Loyal Subjects – Pico & Wilshire LA Brea Edition

Joe Ledbetter x The Loyal Subjects – Pico & Wilshire LA Brea Edition

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#38494
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Ben Jenning's, Neo-Luddism's manifesto on the gap that's getting bigger between design education and the printing industry is pretty amazing.

Ben Jenning's, Neo-Luddism's manifesto on the gap that's getting bigger between design education and the printing industry is pretty amazing.

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#38493
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Turbulence! And other posters by Mark Brooks for Santa Monica LW

FEATUREDTurbulence! And other posters by Mark Brooks for Santa Monica LW

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#38492
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Mercedes Benz Left Brain/Right Brain ads ~ beautiful graphics out of Y&R Interactive Tel Aviv

Mercedes Benz Left Brain/Right Brain ads ~ beautiful graphics out of Y&R Interactive Tel Aviv

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#38491
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Core77 has a new visual book review of Rian Hughes latest Cult-ure: Ideas Can Be Dangerous!

Core77 has a new visual book review of Rian Hughes latest Cult-ure: Ideas Can Be Dangerous!

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Preview Salone del Mobile 2011 | Patricia Urquiola for Moroso

Preview Salone del Mobile 2011 | Patricia Urquiola for Moroso

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#38489
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Illustrator Stevie Gee's latest show Dead Clams Forever. Inspired by Surf and Kung- Fu.

Illustrator Stevie Gee's latest show Dead Clams Forever. Inspired by Surf and Kung- Fu.

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#38488
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Five Salvador Dali original tarot cards are going on sale in London

Five Salvador Dali original tarot cards are going on sale in London

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#38487
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Teardown of MacBook Pro Early 2011

Teardown of MacBook Pro Early 2011

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Playtype foundry and concept store in Copenhagen by e-Types.

Playtype foundry and concept store in Copenhagen by e-Types.

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#38485
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"What Came First" A sculpture made from eggshells. New personal project by Kyle Bean.

"What Came First" A sculpture made from eggshells. New personal project by Kyle Bean.

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#38484
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Uniform design agencies philosophy narrated by Johnny Ball - the animated story of a branding process creating successful brands and happy clients time and time again.

Uniform design agencies philosophy narrated by Johnny Ball - the animated story of a branding process creating successful brands and happy clients time and time again.

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#38483
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Tokujin Yoshioka Moon chairs for Moroso ~ gorgeous chairs, but the watercolor sketches inspiring them are stunning! See them all...

FEATUREDTokujin Yoshioka Moon chairs for Moroso ~ gorgeous chairs, but the watercolor sketches inspiring them are stunning! See them all...

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#38482
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Awesome 3D gifs, this still shot can't do it justice!

Awesome 3D gifs, this still shot can't do it justice!

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#38481
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What actually happens when they add Passport Pages? I just got mine back, and here is a peek at the frankensteined results!

FEATUREDWhat actually happens when they add Passport Pages? I just got mine back, and here is a peek at the frankensteined results!

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Photos from Ian Schrager's new series, The EDITION hotels.  Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.

Photos from Ian Schrager's new series, The EDITION hotels. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii.

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#38479
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Earlier this month in New York City toy brand Mattel launched Barbie's latest incarnation - an architect!

Earlier this month in New York City toy brand Mattel launched Barbie's latest incarnation - an architect!

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#38478
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Mikey Burton's stationery designs for a company called Detonator.

Mikey Burton's stationery designs for a company called Detonator.

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1950s cocktail set in wafer-thin glass, made in Sweden by Pukeburg

1950s cocktail set in wafer-thin glass, made in Sweden by Pukeburg

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#38476
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Inspired by Iceland. A refreshingly fun tourism campaign.

VIDEOInspired by Iceland. A refreshingly fun tourism campaign.

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#38475
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Gauthier offered its clients a beautifully packaged glass bottle for the new year.

Gauthier offered its clients a beautifully packaged glass bottle for the new year.

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#38474
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Mary Blair + vintage album covers + Internet memes + NASA Voyager + Lost = Audiosonic Identiglyph

Mary Blair + vintage album covers + Internet memes + NASA Voyager + Lost = Audiosonic Identiglyph

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Snowblinded aka Anthony Cozzi has a new print for sale. Polygon 30 is a 24x18" screen print and limited to 50. Printed on high quality 100lb paper, signed and numbered.

Snowblinded aka Anthony Cozzi has a new print for sale. Polygon 30 is a 24x18" screen print and limited to 50. Printed on high quality 100lb paper, signed and numbered.

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Adorable stationery set by Foreign Policy Design Group for Wanderlust.

Adorable stationery set by Foreign Policy Design Group for Wanderlust.

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#38471
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Amazing oil paintings from a NJ/LA based artist Kris Lewis.

Amazing oil paintings from a NJ/LA based artist Kris Lewis.

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This week’s roundup is full of fun, including a Scataolgue, Hipster Bingo and a bit of “PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew”.

FEATUREDThis week’s roundup is full of fun, including a Scataolgue, Hipster Bingo and a bit of “PewPewPewPewPewPewPewPewPew”.

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Charming illustration and packaging design for Blue Leopard Shea Butter by Workerman.

Charming illustration and packaging design for Blue Leopard Shea Butter by Workerman.

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The POC Cortex DH Helmet is equipped with the patented MIPS system to reduce the rotational forces on the brain in the case of an oblique impact.

The POC Cortex DH Helmet is equipped with the patented MIPS system to reduce the rotational forces on the brain in the case of an oblique impact.

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2 Player Productions announces Minecraft: The Story of Mojang.

2 Player Productions announces Minecraft: The Story of Mojang.

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#38466
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Designer and photo player with a bike passion, by David Pazos.

Designer and photo player with a bike passion, by David Pazos.

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Nice retro looking helmets from Viva, design by Who Made Id.

Nice retro looking helmets from Viva, design by Who Made Id.

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Architizer's Competition Competition 2011 winners have been announced: the best losing competition entries of the year are here, including the winner, Pig House!

Architizer's Competition Competition 2011 winners have been announced: the best losing competition entries of the year are here, including the winner, Pig House!

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#38463
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Unusual 3D mural portraits made by drilling screws into wood by Andrew Myres.

Unusual 3D mural portraits made by drilling screws into wood by Andrew Myres.

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#38462
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Lindsey Adelman's modular hanging lights are a fresh take on lighting and are now hanging at E.R. Butler in Soho.

Lindsey Adelman's modular hanging lights are a fresh take on lighting and are now hanging at E.R. Butler in Soho.

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Animation piece created with Manchester design company Young for the Bruntwood Prize for PlayWriting.

Animation piece created with Manchester design company Young for the Bruntwood Prize for PlayWriting.

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#38460
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Colorful stripes,polka dots and patterns are the key elements of Ali Cavanaugh's pretty, photorealistic paintings.

Colorful stripes,polka dots and patterns are the key elements of Ali Cavanaugh's pretty, photorealistic paintings.

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#38459
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Frost – a futuristic lounge chair with classical references designed by Danish designers FurnID.

Frost – a futuristic lounge chair with classical references designed by Danish designers FurnID.

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#38458
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Blimpus is a collection of inflatable designer characters. There is a blank DIY, DIY with sticker hit, and fully printed designer editions.

Blimpus is a collection of inflatable designer characters. There is a blank DIY, DIY with sticker hit, and fully printed designer editions.

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#38457
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Kinect Tracer is a path mapping projection project using 3d kinect data to generate visuals. Check out the video!

Kinect Tracer is a path mapping projection project using 3d kinect data to generate visuals. Check out the video!

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#38456
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First interactive storefront in France for the famous brand Repetto. The operation takes place near Place Vendôme.

First interactive storefront in France for the famous brand Repetto. The operation takes place near Place Vendôme.

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#38455
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EightBit.Me ~ you can make an 8-bit avatar!

EightBit.Me ~ you can make an 8-bit avatar!

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#38454
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On the occasion of Salone del Mobile 2011, Dilmos will present a new mirror collection by Ron Gilad.

On the occasion of Salone del Mobile 2011, Dilmos will present a new mirror collection by Ron Gilad.

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#38453
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For Bach, if music was the sound of math, then for artist Andy Gilmore, graphics is the geometry of music. Chromatic vortices capable of hypnotizing the eye and bewitching it with deep digital notes.

For Bach, if music was the sound of math, then for artist Andy Gilmore, graphics is the geometry of music. Chromatic vortices capable of hypnotizing the eye and bewitching it with deep digital notes.

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#38452
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Michael Hansmeyer's incredible and complex Doric columns made from cardboard, created using a subdivision algorithm.

Michael Hansmeyer's incredible and complex Doric columns made from cardboard, created using a subdivision algorithm.

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#38451
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Cute packaging for Better Half Blonde Ale by Stephen Antonson and VSA NY.

Cute packaging for Better Half Blonde Ale by Stephen Antonson and VSA NY.

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#38450
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A first look at the new Herman Miller flagship store, that just recently opened in Tokyo.

A first look at the new Herman Miller flagship store, that just recently opened in Tokyo.

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#38449
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'Nouvelle Vague' exhibition this april in Milan will show some of the top young French designers.

'Nouvelle Vague' exhibition this april in Milan will show some of the top young French designers.

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#38448
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Karl Zahn: "In an effort to keep the fantastic art of ropework alive and to solve the problem of overwhelming electronic entanglement, I am attempting to link the two as a repurposed technology solution."

Karl Zahn: "In an effort to keep the fantastic art of ropework alive and to solve the problem of overwhelming electronic entanglement, I am attempting to link the two as a repurposed technology solution."

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#38447
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Incredible measuring rod for visualizing wifi networks by Timo Arnall, Jorn Knutsen and Einar Sven Martinussen.

Incredible measuring rod for visualizing wifi networks by Timo Arnall, Jorn Knutsen and Einar Sven Martinussen.

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#38446
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In Baile Átha Cliath we live amongst typography. It influences & informs our every day lives... This typography led mini-film was shot in & around central Dublin in HD on Friday 27th February. By James Cooper.

VIDEOIn Baile Átha Cliath we live amongst typography. It influences & informs our every day lives... This typography led mini-film was shot in & around central Dublin in HD on Friday 27th February. By James Cooper.

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#38445
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Stunning slideshow of the mountains of the Solomon Islands by Chris Filardi of the American Museum of Natural History.

Stunning slideshow of the mountains of the Solomon Islands by Chris Filardi of the American Museum of Natural History.

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#38444
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Hood, a light slash sound absorbent panel by Form Us With Love for lighting company ateljé Lyktan.

Hood, a light slash sound absorbent panel by Form Us With Love for lighting company ateljé Lyktan.

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#38443
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New Identity, packaging and web for the norwegian wood supplier Woodhouse.

New Identity, packaging and web for the norwegian wood supplier Woodhouse.

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#38442
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Category Winners have just been announced for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011. The product award went to Plumen 001, Hulger & Samuel Wilkinson.

Category Winners have just been announced for the Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011. The product award went to Plumen 001, Hulger & Samuel Wilkinson.

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#38441
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String Furniture ~ modern since 1949 ~ and one of the most versatile, simplest modular shelving designs i've seen. The photography of their shelves can definitely be considered awesome bookshelf porn.

FEATUREDString Furniture ~ modern since 1949 ~ and one of the most versatile, simplest modular shelving designs i've seen. The photography of their shelves can definitely be considered awesome bookshelf porn.

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Blunt Umbrellas - If only everyone had one of these, the rainy world would be a lot safer. This design eliminates the pointy ends and has a 'radial tensioning' system for greater strength.

Blunt Umbrellas - If only everyone had one of these, the rainy world would be a lot safer. This design eliminates the pointy ends and has a 'radial tensioning' system for greater strength.

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#38439
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So pretty! Iittala's Morning in Athens is a classic Kaj Franck design now back in production after being produced in 1954-1975 and more recently in 1992-1994 at the oldest glass studio in Finland the Nuutajärvi glass factory.

So pretty! Iittala's Morning in Athens is a classic Kaj Franck design now back in production after being produced in 1954-1975 and more recently in 1992-1994 at the oldest glass studio in Finland the Nuutajärvi glass factory.

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Visually stunning generative artwork created by hacking the Xbox Kinect.

Visually stunning generative artwork created by hacking the Xbox Kinect.

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#38437
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Beautiful ink drawings by young artist Caitlin Foster are simultaneously minimal and intricate.

Beautiful ink drawings by young artist Caitlin Foster are simultaneously minimal and intricate.

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#38436
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The LEGO architecture exhibition, currently showing at the National Building Museum in Washington DC.

The LEGO architecture exhibition, currently showing at the National Building Museum in Washington DC.

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#38435
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Agent Anything brings together busy, hard working people and college students and helps them set up a fair trade of resources: a bit of busy people's money for a bit of college students' time. (Only in NY/NJ)

Agent Anything brings together busy, hard working people and college students and helps them set up a fair trade of resources: a bit of busy people's money for a bit of college students' time. (Only in NY/NJ)

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Illustrations by Claudia Carieri.

Illustrations by Claudia Carieri.

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#38433
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Kupu Coffee Scoop and Bag Closer designed by Teemu Karhunen

Kupu Coffee Scoop and Bag Closer designed by Teemu Karhunen

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VBS TV has a great video with our favorite culinary alchemists, Bompass  & Parr, showing off their new Ziggurat ~ from jelly ones, to a HUGE one where you get to INHALE fruit clouds and slide down from the top!

VBS TV has a great video with our favorite culinary alchemists, Bompass & Parr, showing off their new Ziggurat ~ from jelly ones, to a HUGE one where you get to INHALE fruit clouds and slide down from the top!

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#38431
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GuideGuide: a columns, rows and midpoints panel for Photoshop CS4 & CS5 from Cameron McEfee.

GuideGuide: a columns, rows and midpoints panel for Photoshop CS4 & CS5 from Cameron McEfee.

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#38430
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Pukas - Tecnalia Surfsens project ~ a surfboard with integrated tech to collect data and help improve your surfing, surfboard design, and more! See the vid...

Pukas - Tecnalia Surfsens project ~ a surfboard with integrated tech to collect data and help improve your surfing, surfboard design, and more! See the vid...

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#38429
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flow.P by Mike Chen has a center of LED lights which illuminate the flower shape.

flow.P by Mike Chen has a center of LED lights which illuminate the flower shape.

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#38428
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String! Some selections of the classic, minimalist, swedish shelving are available to order in the US through Finnish Design Shop! Love the Soft Shelf in Mint.

String! Some selections of the classic, minimalist, swedish shelving are available to order in the US through Finnish Design Shop! Love the Soft Shelf in Mint.

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Lois and Clark the two new Freitag bags!

Lois and Clark the two new Freitag bags!

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#38426
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