To the uninitiated eye this image looks like “computer art”. I would like to stress that this “photo” is documentation of a real city, in real time, and real light. -Alan Grinberg

Seeing this pencil sharpener at the MoMa store makes me want to pull out all the odd sizes pencils around... and start sketching? and coloring? and sharpening!

Double-Walled Bottle by Romain Gauthrot, 2007 - glass, insulated, and microwave safe! Holds 16oz.

Italian designer Dum Dum Arredamente's home is La Casa Nella Cisterna, a converted ancient water tower. How cool is that?

Magpul prototype FMG-9 submachine gun. Disguised as a flashlight, a touch of a button lets you pull a Megatron and flip out a fully-functional submachine gun. Designers - use your powers for good not evil!

Schizophrenic Brain: the artworks of brazilian Guilherme Marconi.

"Piñata" - hilarious new spot for Chocolate Mix Skittles. Following in the morbid footsteps of last year's brilliant "Touch" and created again by TBWA/Chiat/Day.

Trap, catch and explore live bugs with this motion activated Venus Fly Trap. I hope you are catching these bugs outside because if you able to catch enough bugs inside your house to create a bug habitat you need to clean your place up now.

Andrew Bell (#2106, #5828) has a new show on display at Gallery1988 LA. I missed last weeks opening reception (wrong coast!) but it will be on display until March 27th

Mathematical Society of Traffic Flow in Japan replicated traffic jams that occur for no reason on a circular test track. Fun video of the jam propagating backwards like a shock wave.

I'm just amazed by this piece by El Mac which was painted as a color negative. click to see what happens to the image when you invert it.

These fabulous mirrors by Jean-Marie Masaud for Glass Italia slowly fade from reflective to transparent.

NOTConcept 001 ~ Part 2! We took the many ideas form last week a step further, and are exploring the concept of modular "smart jacks" for grilling/heating, and the suspended outdoor grill!

Really nice ad for Craftsman from Y&R Chicago and creative directors Dave Loew and Jon Wyville. Just a fun little ad and I really like the way they used different Craftsman tools to create a visually effective human skeleton.

"Cargo is securely locked. Crew have no access to keys. The Far East's most desirable export since 1932." Tiger Beer - by CHI & Partners out of London and creative directors Ed Edwards and Dave Masterman.

NOTCOT on the Amazon Kindle ~ I didn't think i'd love or even be interested in it, but since it showed up this morning i've been smitten - first with the packaging... and the experience of book reading....

Looking to clear up some space in the house? Then check out Bedup, a bed that actually "retracts into the ceiling." Very cool

"Quick Change" - A visual metaphor created by director Reynier Molenaar that describes how we all need to make changes in our lives in order to solve the climate crisis.

a clean and compact pair of pants for dirty babies on the go !!!!

Louis Vuitton Japan is now taking advantage of "white day" to market their brand toward brand conscious Japanese boys and girls with white roses with LV logo on them.

On NOTCOT firsts ~ here's the first thank you note/ meta snail mail / sketch of the buttons i sent out to Johanna in Germany!

HOT TOYS' STAR WARS CHUBBY SERIES 2 - I can't figure out if they are cute, or just so bizarre i can't stop looking... and they have magnetic feet!

Cheeky Wood stamp... "THANK YOU FOR SHARING, IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME" by Something's Hiding in Here, Philadelphia

SlipNot ~ from Fleurville ~ for parents, to attach any and everything to a stroller, crib, etc... also could be useful in lieu of a carabiner or to use to attach your gadgets? the silicon straps prevent slippage.

At the border of two countries 10 stories underground, a photographer finds himself inside a 5 million horsepower machine - Niagara Falls.

Stylo Design would likely not approve of my mashup display, but take a moment to go to their site gaze on the glory that I call: "playing with 8".It's a logotype experiment that left me smiling AND impressed.

Heli Hietala's Colours ~ Human figured crayons that just "melt" into your artwork as you draw ~ There are about 100 crayons and they are packed in 10 boxes in 10pcs each.

Ombelico is a modulas storage system designed by ALU and Marc Sadler. It's made by recylcled wood + polypropylene and use of belt to tie parts is a great fashion detail.

A creepy and cool ad for an Italian espresso maker.

"Studious Pupil" - a simple, beautiful new ad for MasterCard. Created by McCann Erickson, and directed by Christian Bevilacqua @ Therapy Films.

The new version of La Blogotheque/The Take Away Shows is now online !

The Brelli - a 100% biodegradable umbrella made of printable 'bioplastic'. Rainy days never looked so good!

[via NotCouture #1680] Greetje van Helmond's home cultivated sugar jewellery. As a response to disposable fashion consumables Greetje designs unsustainable accessories made with banal materials.

Semiramis hotel in Athens by Karim Rashid

Fun illustrations by Michael James Lewis.

Sony's latest ad to be is all about FOAM! Sony is shooting its latest ad for its Digital Imaging range RIGHT NOW! Basically a foam party all over miami it sounds like... no pics yet, but the twitter feed is going...

New work by Andy Kehoe at Green Lantern Gallery in Chicago. Also to celebrate the "birth" of his new website, Andy has released some fabulous new prints.

Incredible paintings/sculpture by Gerry Judah that explore urban conditions through art. Very beautiful.

They are called Bubblecars and are been invented in the years '4o', '50 in Italy and Europe. Incredible anticipations of nowadays microcars.

The purCushion connects with your mobile phone using the wireless Bluetooth technology, and enables you to pick up the call while relaxing on the soft and ergonomic cushion.

Maytag Drying Cabinet ~ exactly what it sounds like... looks like a fridge on the outside, a closet on the inside, and functions like your dryer (minus spinning).

DIY Speakerdog Series 05 is here! And my fav of the DIY paper designs from this set is the Nice Bunny.

Set yourself a table with Teroforma's innovative shopping experience. via spoonbuzz.com

Fun multi-timezone watches from Diesel ~ The silver one has engravings for JFK, LAX, LHR, CDG, and NAA airport codes...

stunning organic porcelain lighting from london-based designer jeremy cole.

The 'Gömböc' is the first known homogenous object with one stable and one unstable equilibrium point. Check out the video...

mckibillo did the illustration and type work for the title sequence of a small, indie film called "Heavy Petting", about a man, the woman he loves and the dog that stands between them.