Advertising agencies tend to have some very cool work spaces, such as the offices for NORTH Advertising, designed by Skylab Architecture.

LIEUL is a masterpiece bookshelf created by Ahn DaeKyung. Besides the outstanding design, a simple elastic band technology allows customization of the shelf space for better book organization.

Second in the series of Mensa tables. The coffee table is constructed using birch plywood modules with stainless steel rods to add to the structure and rigidity. The coffee table was derived from the use of computer modelling. Birch Plywood, Stainless steel rod, wingnuts and Hardened Glass.

The Abalos + Sentkiewicz proposal for the Taipei Performing Arts Center reminds me of the Cloud City from the Empire Strikes Back. Stunning renderings.

To go with the Natural History Museum First Fridays ~ there are also stickers and prints with the animal/instrument hybrids seen on the flyers and website!

Los Angeles Natural History Museum stays open late on First Fridays ~ and offers patrons a dose of discussion, live music/djs, food/wine, and a chance to explore after hours! Amazing lighting, surreal experience... The Bird and The Bees rocked!

harads' tree hotel by tham & videgard hansson arkitekts.

A young artist, Akina, sits in her little studio handcrafting quaint little books. ‘The Little Mermaid’ is the third in line of previous sell out releases.

check out the "Haute Couture Bubble Bottle" created out of crystal - will be on display at Bergdorf Goodman for fashion week in New York.

Trove - Azha and Indi - Mastering the art of trompe d'oeil, these magical wall coverings are haunting. Some are cast in ashen colors and, like Azha and Indi, teem with wildlife.

House renovation that gives an old house a vibrant look with new wooden skin. This skin folds and generates new spaces to enjoy the home near the beach.

Excellent illustrations from Estúdio Alice, a brazilian illustration studio.

A Painting from Danny Roberts Character Sketchbook Series. The Series is so far totals 203 Drawings.

Human Emotion Project documented visually by international artists using film or video. Selected international artists for the first physical screening in Melbourne, Australia and launch of HEP – Human Emotion Project.

Amazing works of Katey-Jean Harvey, liverpool-based illustrator and painter.

A slick looking myspace page (if that's not a contradiction) for UK band Decimals.

Bring the Great Canadian outdoor inside your house with this giant metal deer by TAKTIK designers

Also check out the work of Kendra Binney at the Gallery 1988 Some Kind Of Wonderful Show!

Cherri Wood's set of paintings for Gallery 1988's Some Kind Of Wonderful show opening in SF tonight is beautiful ~ you must see them all, and if you're in SF, go check them out tonight!

Inspired by celebrations, modern-day fairytales, and the promise of adventure. SPELL aspires to create a new dimension in Dutch design, creating a playful environment for people to divert from their daily routines.

A new, smaller artonpaper magazine! Same content but less waste. Note: this picture slightly exaggerates size reduction.

Hero Design Studio is clearing house on all the gigposters they have designed and printed within their first 2 years of existence.

Awesome touch based spirograph art for the iPhone. Very impressive levels of manipulation and control. I started using this app and haven't been able to stop making Pixi since.

Today (Feb. 6th) Sweden celebrates the little know Semicolon Day. The semicolon was invented in 1494 by the Italian printer Aldus Manutius the Elder. Happy Semicolon Day everyone!

The curves of the Dupli Casa by Jurgen Mayer give this building a very dynamic look. So white and pure, the photos almost look like renderings.

Francesco Vezzoli's project Greed, a faux ad campaign for an imagined perfume. Directed by Roman Polanski and featuring Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams embroiled in a fierce battle over the fanciful scent...

Glowlab GIFTS!!! For lucky New Yorkers, they are gifting art to YOU in newspaper boxes with bows on them... follow their twitter for deets

Here is a nice illustration from the online portfolio of Virginie Maillard. She is a young french independent graphic artist and illustrator.

We sent Anita to NYC to experience the world of the new hibiscus flavored Gran Centenario Rosangel ~ what she discovered was the Thompson LES, a bartender immersion at Clover Club, gorgeous chandeliers, and Vanessa Trouble...

Umbra Loft for Target. It's supposed to be a kitchen pump, but could do just as well as a soap & lotion dispenser in the bathroom. Loving this design for less thing

Designers + Chefs = beautifully delicious! Wallpaper* has a slideshow of the first annual 'Paris des Chefs ' held at the Maison et Objet

Treat & Company have some cute carpenter pencils!

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.