a bit more research reveals horst wackerbarth's red couch project, which is fascinating in its own right. love a good story and the idea of a museum of mankind.

Extravigator ~ mysterious new site on "independent and open forum for world travelers, with discriminating taste, to share their advice and insider knowledge"

Lamborghini have released a new car inspired by a fighter jet and made entirely of carbon fiber.

fans of italy's graphic art master guido crepax can get their fill of his famous heroine, valentina, any time they want with this bold mdf furniture collection.

Minimalist portfólio of João Penoni.

On great combinations ~ 1" buttons with images from a vintage 1966 dictionary! by sushipot

ahhh... mind relaxation and calm delight await anyone who comes upon this Dharma Crafts large stone buddha in the garden.

behold the colossal new 3 or 5 foot diameter led davinci chandelier from schonbek! ensconced in swarovski crystals, it features halogen and led modes for your ever changing moods.

Bridge, by Michael Cross, for London Design Festival, is a series of steps that rise out of the water as you walk across them, as if walking on water.

The Simpsons go to Paris with Linda Evangelista in the Aug 007 Harper's Bazaar... a must see even if you don't usually frequent fashion magazines.

Interesting new watches from Timberland with functional, layered analog and digital display.

Hikikomori.
Inspired by japan guys, this plant will grown into transparent pipes. Design by Dorothy Gray.

Decorative Imaging debuts exquisite digital marquetry and custom interior surfaces at the 34th Kips Bay Decorators Show House.

Quester is peugot's adorable robot question flash guy... i wish i had better french skills right about now.

Quality Time by Kiki van Eijk

So you're washing your hands... and look up and see no mirror, instead a polaroid. Great campaign on "instant images"

Geekiest Skincare Ad i've seen? Oil of Olay goes for the undo key command....

Zero Chaise ~ there's something gorgeous about this zero gravity style lounger from nolen niu

Love this bic ad campaign ~ "Permanent even in the next life"

CLUSTY! Wii optimized search engine... also great for those who like large fonts...

Eltono and Nuria's 'Private and Public' on woostercollective. great little gallery show in gothenburg.

Bad Shannon makes some great skulls... and ants... and Tbones... and roses...

Been using the simple, uniquely size rubber band for years. It's the ultimate in simple!

hehe, this BLT ring is awesome.

Subtle parasol for any garden. Check the site under Products / Parasol 'Shadylace' [Editor's note: prev featured on notcot.com]

Remember when Ai Yamaguchi did the limited edition bottles for Shu Uemura cleansing oils? This year it is John Tremblay ~ beautiful mathematical looking curves

simplest razor ever?

those of you familiar with my...er...incident last week will be happy this exists. a key buoy! =P

Josh Keyes : his cr0ss-section paintings are whimsically relevant.

now you can take your segway out to play!

RUGenius was SO right about your needing to go checkout the LOCOROCO PSP game promo over in 466. [this is also an example of a way to comment/respond to a post!]

"classic gaming meets modern art" courtesy of coudal

we're all about saving endangered species, but that's not the only diversity we're losing. years of non-speciated, artificially selected diversity is disappearing from our farms. save the rare breeds! some are so cute!

Dyson launches the Air Multiplier Fan, and the press kit is on a gorgeous stainless steel usb key hung from a book: "The Demise Of The Buffetting Blade: 20 Uses for the old buffeting blade" ~ fun cheeky design!

Architectural paintings by Macia Alscher. How many roofs can you count?

The Nestea Face, impressive!

Rez or Wip3out on your iPod anyone? Some designer games with great visuals that would be great on iPod.

La Mian is a type of handmade or hand-pulled Chinese noodle. The process is simple enough, but when you see a master noodle maker perform, one truly appreciates the art and beauty of cooking!

Small "Mise en bouche" before visiting the Maison & Objet's stands with VEUVE CLICQUOT Bar

Mark Dean Veca “As Cold As They Come” Exhibition At Jonathan Levine Gallery

The new BMW Museum, adjacent to the Group’s headquarters in Munich, provides a unique brand experience.

This year's D&AD call for entries promo - a build-it-yourself pencil at actual size.

Artist Ian Hamilton builds bowers stick by stick

Bisley launches Bite personal storage. Shown earlier this year, as a prototype at Milan's SaloneUfficio, Bite's development has been fuelled by collaboration with design students at the University of the West of England.

Richard Selesnick and Nicholas Kahn have been collaborating as Kahn/Selesnick since 1988 on a series of complex narrative photo-novellas and sculptural installations.

Fantastic prints by Kazu Kibuishi. Very Miyazaki-esque, always a good thing! He really needs to setup his own website!