Sword'ouevres ~ giant mini swords for spreading dip/cream cheese/etc ~ from Fred!

The Merduban shelving system by Lab Istanbul.

Erwin Olaf, Dutch fine art and commercial photographer...

"The Gripworks" is a new ergonomic handle for five gallon buckets. It snaps right over the old handle or wire bail to increase the size of the handle and provide comfort and ease tfor lifting and hauling!

Howie's Hand Me Down ~ a collection of bags and jackets made with the intention (and labeling) to be handed down...

smarthistory.org is an online art history textbook. beautiful site, even cooler content.

Oooh Suckadelic Mimobots!!! ORIGINAL VILLAINS and THE MICROSEXUALS

Wow the Wave is quite the insane Hammock! It looks like a giant leaf with a hammock under/inside...

Think London by Johnson Banks ~ very fun branding/design!

Would you eat this if it showed up on your plate? A restaurant specializing in live octopus as well as other Seoul eats.

"hendekagram" is an extension of earphones, it can be connected to various portable audio equipment such as an mp3 player, an ipod and a computer.

Design Within Reach Champagne Chair Contest voting is now open.

Nanoscale imaging of treated blood cells.

Rather than serving simply to block the sun’s rays, these hi-tech blinds feature sun-soaking solar panels that store energy during the day and illuminate your interiors at night.

Modern take of an old concept. This is the Modern Rectangle Bird Box. Building the Better Birdhouse.

Joe Ledbetter and Touma have teamed up to bring the Trexi Plus Series 02 series to avid collectors. The collection has 14 designs in total, including two rare and two super rare pieces.

The beginning of a new era in Danish design
...we think :-)

Up close with the beautiful Villainess Soaps Gift box that just arrived! The teeny tiny skulls were barely noticeable in the product shots before, and they are amazing! See all the goodies up close!

office da created this restaurant in boston, winner of wallpaper magazine's 2008 best new restaurant

Barbie is set to take over New York next week with a big 100 designer fashion show and full windows at Bloomingdales.

Limited edition Valentine's Day Baggu with two color halftone heart print. For the sweethearts, moms, daughters, BFFS, teachers, friends and other lovelies in your heart. Way better than a card. $10

Amazing new work from TIN at the Muses show with @ Black Maria in LA. Also featuring Kendra Binney and Jeremiah Ketner.

New work from ceramic artist, Jenny Hager. Her work is functional with inspiration drawn from nature.

Closure: a very interesting, innovative Flash game that plays with light & shadows.

ADULT ONLY: New "San Valentine's ad" for Wellington Zoo in New Zealand

The Happiness Project. Charles Spearin (Do Make Say Think, Broken Social Scene) uses spoken word of his Toronto neighbours to provide the canvas for a melodies.

House in Majorca, Spain / Álvaro Siza

Hello Health is architecting a new way for patients to receive care from their doctors through an innovative new web technology and primary care philosophy.

Photographic work by Erin Fitzsimmons

The Bowl for a Balanced Meal enhances a diner's experience through playful balance. A full bowl rests in the standard, horizontal position. As food is eaten, the bowl rocks towards the diner, making the remaining food more accesible.

The making of Barbie. The doll is sold in 150 countries, has represented more than 50 nationalities and ethnicities.

Almost two years in the making, Baby Eater Belt Buckles are finally up for grabs! Only 60 in the world, the buckles and packaging were made 100% by hand in Boulder, CO by cypher13 and Rocket Fly. Keep yer pants up!

This little fabric purse by Mingus, featuring a big pil o' rabbits doing what rabbits do, cracks me up.

Awesome Beer Glass with a long neck bottle inside! It's call Hopside Down from Fred. Get it? Beer is made with hops! And it's upside down? Yeah, you got it...

Throw-away concept from the upcoming Mozilla Phone designed by Billy May and Mozilla Labs. Contribute to the open source blog!

Spoonflower allows you to custom-design your own fabric for $18/yard!

Amazing illustrations about rituals and routines for the january issue of the danish rail ways magazine Ud&Se by the design agency Hvass&Hannibal

Dima Loginoff has made a serie of lamp that all play with a curly effect of something draping around the light, making it looks like someone have cut out slices of the lamp shade.

2009’s first major test of the art market could set the tone for the rest of the year. Here are some works from upcoming art sales in London.

Jeff Staple shows us an exclusive preview of some upcoming pieces of his Staple brand during Bread and Butter. Pay attention to their exclusive Reed Space/Penfield jacket.

Inside the studio of incredible pop-up book artist Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart.

MrGo's deliciously dark illustrations at clickforart.com

When you order from The Cardboard Kitchen, all your food is calorie-free, recycled, and earth friendly!

Swiss architect Wespi de Meuron designed this house as two stones buried on a hill. Selected points bring natural light to the interior, while the rooftop holds a pool with a perfect view over the lake and the mountains.