VOTING is now open for fredflare.com's "NEXT BIG THING" in design contest. I will be voting for Amanda Goss and her hand blown cupcake stand. So cute i can barely STAND it!!

Mark your calendars - "While Tides Guide You Back Home" Edwin Ushiro's first solo exhibition! Opening july 12th 7-10p at the Porject:Gallery

oooooh Drobo's Data Robotics have launched their Drobo Developer Community (DDC) and SDK program!

DEMOCRATIC DESIGN? Philippe Starck’s Designer Wind Turbine

Our FM Tech guys have created a visualization of 14 months of working ~ amusing to see all the files and developer commits... (made with code_swarm)

Capo on beautiful ruins in Porto Marghera, the industrial side of Venice. Follow Capo on his monthly-updated website.

I've always been a fan of Monopoly (the board game). Now I can display my love with a Monopoly Umbrella from Brollies of London.

"When everyday movements seem impossible". Nice campaign by Saatchi & Saatchi.

Moving forward we want to bring some increased attention to alternate modes of transportation. As energy prices rise and environmental awareness becomes more prominent, we look for new perspectives on how we travel. The MP3 500

Westford Hill Distillers - Best of Show in Packaging Design -- Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition.

A colorful social housing complex in Slovenia by OFIS arhitekti

Japanese graphic design in the 1950s exhibition

The Aivan Concept Radio. The dial stays put as the radio moves around it.

The Dark Knight new poster!

New ad campaign from Australia for travel company ZUJI from Happy Soldiers.

Unsolicited ads for Toyota Prius by director David Krulik that have created controversy due to their depiction of immoral acts. Their message is, "Well, at least he drives a Prius." (click through 1,2,3)

The beautiful photo diaries of Lina Scheynius are well worth a look.

American Apparel Thermochromatic Sheer Jersey T-Shirt!!! I somehow missed out on this 80's/90's trend as a kid, but now they are back... white when hot, colored when cold...

Small update of the classic Swedish painkiller Treos packing. Design by Stockholm baseed BVD.

Voluspa Mini Minaret Candle--Pagoda - "Cute as a button, these mini ceramic pot candles are from Voluspa's latest collection, Opulence."

Dangerous represents the definitive work of underground magician and ex-card cheat Daniel Madison - a massive two volume DVD anthology covering his magic (Mystique) and cardistry (Motion), past and present. Previews at jump.

Opera singer Leslie Garrett was hoisted above the Tower of London via a crane where she performed for a small audience to promote the English National Opera. The stunt was organized by Sky Arts TV channel.

Whitedecay artist ad created for Furryrobo mini sleepingbag.More customized design laptop sleeve from whitedecay artist coming.

Amazing design at a Sake bar in Melbourne. The interior, mostly 'bound' by ropes, demonstrates use of ordinary recyclable material -the rope idea originated from the classic design of sake bottles, traditionally secured with ropes.

Armed with just a stick and a ton of patience, artist, Jim Denevan, labors for hours and can walk 30 miles while creating one of his giant free-hand beach drawings. Beautiful, calming art work.

I just noticed there are 2 exposed screws on the new iPhone 3G. Is it wrong that I am really disappointed? Is Steve losing his maniacal grip over his overworked industrial designers?

Dutch designer, Floris Hovers, makes incredible furniture and virtually indestructible minimalistic toys.

Let's Get Drunk.... "and Go Shopping" says the second panel... mysterious site, amusing today!

Spain's soccer superstars - Iniesta, Fabregas, Puyol, Ramos and Torres - take some notes to remember why they want to win Euro 2008 in this nice look Nike ad.

Kim Jenkin's has the most adorable set of hand-foiled popsicle sticks to label your plants!

Both Banksy and Shepard Fairey have paved the way for Mr. Brainwash to put together his first major Los Angeles showing, “Life is Beautiful.” Mr. Brainwash, a.k.a. Thierry Guetta, one of the most prominent pop artists on the scene today.

A Chess Set inspired by the novel 'Alice through the Looking Glass'. In this set the opaque mirrored pieces magically turn transparent when they touch the board, revealing the identity of the piece contained within them.

NOTCOT Exclusive! Here's the unveiling of the first in the 3rd series of Star Wars Mimobots to drop from mimoco!

Designer Daniela Bianka has completed a renovation of the entrance, reception and exhibition areas at the French National Space Agency (CNES) in Paris. Pretty cool!

Tumi joins the Polycarbonate trend ~ and has the T-Tech Collection ~ lovely details, nice curves and it even has a foot break!

Watch the new trailer of 007 James Bond - Quantum of Solace.

Nice, wooden, iPod docks from Japanese monoDO and Hacoa. The docks come in two sizes and in two different types of wood, American walnut or Scandinavian birch.

An amazing countryside house made out of stone and glass. By Herreros Arquitectos, in Spain.

Great chocolate packaging design by Iowa State Grad.

Bisou GTI : impressive audio-visual partnership that melts live gigs, DJ sets and high quality motion designs.

Gregory Farmhouse, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, CA, 1926-1929. Designed by William Wurster, it is widely regarded as THE prototypical ranch house.

"Ultimate Accessories" ~ a new series of posts i'm doing ~ first up is my hands on review of the new Allsteel Acuity Chair! Check out some of the beautiful details and the video with the designers...

The Kegstand is a new design concept just in time for the summer.

Comparing Vanity Fair's great recreation of iconic Hitchcock scenes from their March Hollywood issue with the original old movie stills.

Teak Sling Rocker with a Hammock Style Seat

Souvenir Tray Tables Designed By: Todd Falkowsky ~ cute beaver motif!