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Ear Case.

2011-09-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

So you're on the phone but you don't want to look like you're on the phone? Well this iPhone case is for you. Man it's so funny it made me wanna buy one. Ha ha.... Find it via HolyKaw!

Balancing Barn.

2010-10-19T23:31:00.000-07:00

Wooow... do you believe this??? Well, you should, cause it actually exists in Suffolk, UK. Let me introduce you to this Balancing Barn holiday home, which is made by MVRDV and Mole Architects, including a swing under the 15 metre cantilever. While the architecture is unbelievable, the interior is very nice and comforting.

My desk.

2010-10-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

I used to be very busy at the office, so many things to do in such a little time. But since two months ago, the company I'm working for is restructuring its management, major changes everywhere, promotion and demotion, and other significant changes, causing almost all working process stopped during the re-structure. It could be a good or a bad thing depends on how we see it, but if you see the bright sight, now I have time to do things I haven't got the chance to do before, like decorating my desk for example, and finishing my 'bulldog' Nano Block (did you see it? It's the black Lego-like thing on my desk), and of course, blogging, now I have all the time in the world to blog...^^

Desk Daisy.

2010-10-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

Need a flower on your desk to lighten up your day? Try Desk Daisy. It's a flower made from paper clips. This is one of those things that made me smile today. Nicely done, Liz Goulet Dubois, Fred Studio.

Singapore I'll Be Back.

2010-10-12T03:39:00.000-07:00

So I think that's pretty much it, my findings in Singapore. Still so many places I haven't got the chance to go yet, but at least I had a lot of fun and it did bring back my working appetite. So, Singapore, thank you for being such a great country to go to. I'd love to visit you again next year. And for now, let me leave you with few other things I find quite interesting...

Silk Air Promotion.

2010-10-12T03:32:00.000-07:00

This is a very entertaining promotion by Silk Air. Like I said before, Singapore is crowded with ads and promotions, so if you want to promote something, you'd better be good, or you'd better be big...^^ and I think Silk Air did it nicely.

The Nano Block.

2010-10-12T03:20:00.000-07:00

Nano Block fascinates me. From the very first time I saw it at Vivo City, I love it so much. Nano Block looks like Lego, only way smaller. The smallest part is a mere 4x4x5 mm. The amazingly small micro sized block makes it possible to create more detailed and even smaller projects than what can be made with standard sized blocks.

Vivo City Singapore.

2010-10-12T03:01:00.000-07:00

My next destination is Vivo City, which by far the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Situated at the Harbour Front Singapore, Vivo City is one of the best places to spend your family time. The children playground is awesome, even I want to stay there and play. By the way, you can find a lot of cute stuff too in the mall, including Nano Block, which I will share in the next post.

Singapore's China Town.

2010-10-12T01:01:00.001-07:00

One of my most favorite sites in Singapore is The China Town. I had a lot of fun there, trying all the traditional food and everything.

Citibank Ad.

2010-10-11T23:37:00.000-07:00

Again, I just love the copy. I think it's bold and straight to the point. Sometimes we need to say it just that.

The Simpsons Family.

2010-10-11T20:13:00.000-07:00

Who loves the Simpsons? I certainly do! And they are waiting for you inside the Iluma, a sophisticated shopping mall in Bugis area, Singapore. Besides them, there are also the Iron Man 2 characters, Star Wars characters, and many others.

Levis Ad.

2010-10-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

Well, I think this ad has been all over Asia. But I just love the copy, so I decided to post it anyway. I think I found this billboard also in Orchard Road...

Molecule.

2010-10-11T19:55:00.000-07:00

I love this store so much. This Molecule store sells clocks, and I mean all kinds of clocks! digital and analog you name it, it's all there. And it's not just standard boring clocks, it's uniquely designed and state of the art clocks... Oh, and this Molecule store is located in Orchard Central, Orchard Road, in case you want to visit it.

Dr. Martens.

2010-10-11T19:40:00.000-07:00

For those who loves Dr.Martens, you can find the store in Orchard Central, Orchard Road. I was very happy when I found this store, cause my brother was crazy about Dr. Martens shoes back in the 90s. And maybe most of us was too. So it kind of brought back some old memories. It was Dr.Martens fever that time, where everyone is using boots in any occasion... Yeah, love the 90s!

Singapore Visitors Center.

2010-10-11T19:21:00.000-07:00

Whenever you're in Singapore, the first place you need to visit is Singapore Visitors Center. This Singapore Visitor Center is located in the heart of Orchard Road. This is the place where tourists can get all information about any interesting location in Singapore, the latest events happening in Singapore, or even the current promotions they have for tourists. They always have small surprises for tourists. I got a cute Merlion keychain last year...^^

Muji.

2010-10-11T03:40:00.000-07:00

MUJI! I love Muji! and it's fun just to see a Muji store right on the corner of a famous mall Paragon in Orchard Road. I kind of forget which mall is it, but I'm pretty sure it was Paragon...^^ (I am sorry, too many... it's just too many to remember... those are all malls! ^^). But in case you're a Muji lover, here are the complete locations of Muji stores in Singapore.

Promote It The Singapore Way.

2010-10-11T03:28:00.000-07:00

Singapore is crowded with all those ads and promotions. So if you want to promote something, you better be different, or else, no one would even care. Singapore companies realized that, and I can see that they are anticipating their ways of promotion... These are just some examples of how they've been putting so much effort (on people's back in this case...^^), in order to promote their products. Just to make a point on how Singapore companies are racing against each other to get consumer's attention.

Singapore Bus Stops.

2010-10-11T03:17:00.000-07:00

Every time I go to Singapore I always rush myself to find the bus stops. Just curious of what they do now with all those bus stops, and how creative is the ad placement there. And I'm quite satisfied with my findings.

Lucky Plaza.

2010-10-11T03:08:00.000-07:00

One of the oldest malls in Singapore, Lucky Plaza, is a place I hard to forget. It's the first place I went on my first visit to Singapore more than 10 years ago... Located right in the middle of Orchard Road, it's just one of so many malls today, but it used to be the most popular one... Well it has its time...^^

Singapore is Clean.

2010-10-11T02:58:00.000-07:00

Singapore is clean. Clean is Singapore. There might be no country in the world that pays attention to cleanness as much as Singapore. I'm always amazed by how the Singapore government keeps reminding its citizen to keep the environment clean and neat.

F1 Fever.

2010-10-11T02:14:00.000-07:00

Singapore was in F1 fever when I got there. Everybody was talking about F1 except me. Too bad I'm not really following the championship. But I love the sport though...^^ Anything with speed is a good sport... The ad was quite good. I have to say that it probably wasn't the best, but let's say that it's quite an 'okay' one. The one that caught my attention is actually the launch of Singapore's newest tourism website, yoursingapore.com. You can see that it's bolder, better, packed with more experience and more fun offered inside it. It's easier to know what is happening in Singapore right now. What are the main events, and so on. You can even customized your own Singapore guide, just the way you want it.

Sweet Escape.

2010-10-11T01:52:00.001-07:00

I was so fed up with work these past few months that I decided to have a short vacation to Singapore to bring back my working appetite. It felt really good actually, having a sweet escape once in a while. And I think it would be fun to share all my findings here. Who knows it will bring something good...^^

The Switch.

2010-10-11T01:23:00.000-07:00

I wish it was my apartment that's been renovated by Yuko Shibata. This Switch project was an inspiration and a solution for everyone who's trying to find some space to do your work at home, and pack it up when you're done. It's good for small apartments with not much room left for office work.
The project features one partition that slides out over the dining table to create a meeting room on one side and library on the other.
The green bookcase pivots round at the end of the day to reveal a bedroom.

ABC Chairs.

2010-08-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

Also think it would be nice to put these ABCChairs in my room... Rotterdam designer Roeland Otten has designed a collection of 26 chairs, each spelling out one letter of the alphabet. The seats can then be arranged to form words. Or, in my opinion, let's make my name with these chairs. At least, my nickname...^^

Carro Lungi.

2010-08-23T00:41:00.000-07:00

Wowww, this is a cute one. I can imagine putting one of these in my room. Would be very nice... You know what, I think it could be a nice desk. Make small adjustments, put some here and there, add a cute chair... perfect! Designers Ciszak Dalmas actually made this hand-cart to display garments made from Indian sarongs by fashion designer Kavita Parmar of Raasta.

Flex by Georgi Manassiev.

2010-08-23T00:31:00.000-07:00

A very nice and ergonomic Flex chair by Design products graduate Georgi Manassiev, presented at the Royal College of Art graduate show in London.

Skeleton Hanger.

2010-08-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

This is just what I need. And it made me smile too...^^... Maybe because it is exactly what I need.... I got to many hangers hanging on the back of my bedroom door, and it just made my room look extra cluttered. And this Skeleton Hanger is a problem solver. Made by London designer Roger Arquer, it allows several shirts to be held on the same clothes hanger.

Cube Watch.

2010-08-22T21:15:00.000-07:00

I want this watch! German designer Matthias Zschaler has made this concept watch, taking its geometry from an isometric drawing of a cube.

The Y-Grinders.

2010-07-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

This Y-Grinders salt and pepper mills are so cool. It's created by DesignWright for Kitchen Brand Joseph Joseph. The mill has twin chambers branching from the main body, holding salt in one and pepper in the other, and is available in white, green and grey.

The Somerset House Book Stall System.

2010-07-26T22:03:00.000-07:00

A very nice and practical book stall by London Metropolitan University graduate Fotis Evans. You can change how it stands whenever you want to. Lovely.

Fragile.

2010-07-26T21:50:00.000-07:00

Need to tell your guests that your table lamp is fragile? Just write it down...^^ ... This "Fragile" lamp shade wrapped in adhesive tape is by Italian designer Sylvia Pichler for design brand Skitsch.

Brew Dog.

2010-07-26T21:33:00.000-07:00

Scottish brewery BrewDog have packaged their latest range of beers inside stuffed animals. This is a very odd but also eye-catching packaging idea. It sure did grab my attention alright...^^

The Bent Hands.

2010-07-26T19:42:00.001-07:00

I got to say this, I just love the Asians artists and inventors... They just never stop thinking... And they always combine art and technology altogether, delivering an extra ordinary beautiful invention everyday. This clock (oh yeah, it's a clock!) is called The Bent Hands by Giha Woo and Shingoeun, because it has a 'bent arm' to indicate the time in different countries around the world. So the linked dots shows the time in that particular countries pointed by the dots. Headache? Me too. I might stick to the ordinary clock, but I just adore the invention!

VitraHaus.

2010-07-26T19:29:00.000-07:00

Wow, isn't this amazing? This is VitraHaus by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, which has opened at the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany. The VitraHaus project joins existing buildings on the Vitra campus.

Tube. Handmade Unicums.

2010-07-23T18:52:00.001-07:00

Well I don't know about you, but I just love recycled stuff... Keeps the earth alive. And this is why I love the recycling idea more and more, because some people just make it so good that it looks like new. See for example is Tube: Handmade Unicums. Their products are almost completely produced from old bicycle tubes or remaining stocks. And they even ask you to join their recycling movement, if you'd like. You can make a belt yourself using their ready to use belt buckle. So whenever you have a flat tire, don't throw it away just yet. Who knows someone you know needs a 'cool' belt...^^

Quick CD Case.

2010-07-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

Longing for a quick solution to make your Portfolio CD look nice? This folded paper CD case might be a good alternative. Very easy. I love it. See more CD cover designs here.

Jeunesse.

2010-07-23T18:04:00.000-07:00

I found this place called Jeunesse at CookandBook. I think it's some kind of library in France. But I just love the layout and the whole interior design... This is what my library would look like. If I have one... ^^... Someday... Someday...

Mother Child Bag.

2010-07-23T17:56:00.000-07:00

Need to stay close to your child? Or need your child to stay close to you? Maybe this Mother Child Bag is a good idea. Just tell him/ her to hold on the bag... ^^

Need a Match?

2010-07-23T17:43:00.000-07:00

I like this calendar by Yurko Gutsulyak so much. It's fun and creative all in one. So whenever you need match to light up your cigarette, pick a date.

Inspiration Pad.

2010-07-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

So... I've been searching for a new notepad to write everything about my projects... And then I found this Inspiration Pad on Swiss Miss... What a fun notepad! Exactly what I need to keep me inspired.

Shopping Bag Worth Killing For.

2009-01-07T23:42:00.000-08:00

Now that's what I call the joy of strangling people! ^-^ What a creative idea for a shopping bag! See the complete list of the most unique shopping bags here.

Cup Speaker.

2008-11-30T23:45:00.000-08:00

It's a cup. Or is it a speaker? It's a cup-speaker! So whether you want to listen to your favorite music or enjoy your morning coffee, all you need is a cup!

[via yanko design]

Tea Bag Coffin.

2008-11-30T20:37:00.000-08:00

This is a nice one. I had the same common experience with tea bags. You just don't know where to put the after-use tea bag without making a dripping mess...till someone had this brilliant solution. Here's how he describes it:
Where do tea bags go to die? Usually squashed on the side of the saucer next to the cup, or if you have a little less decorum the table will probably be just fine. Jonas Trampedach has been observing the behaviour of tea drinkers and has evidently been learning a lot. Consequently he has developed a solution to the bag dilemma that is as simple as it is ingenious. With the ‘Tea bag Coffin’, the drinker can tidily bury the bag under the cup and out of the way. RIP.

[via Swissmiss]

A Natural Pendant Lamp.

2008-11-30T20:23:00.000-08:00

Wow, it's quite some time since my last post. Been really fed up at the office lately, preparing for our launching next year. But here I am, back again with all the crazy creative stuffs...^-^... let's see, here's my new founding at Supermarket, MORE-LIGHT pendant lamp. For everyone that feels your pendant lamp is not earthy enough, here's an alternative! Lampshade pattern is generated from a photograph and printed on canvas.

Duct Tapes Illustration.

2008-09-16T21:26:00.000-07:00

“Emily, Arielle, and Helen” by Mark Khaisman, a tape art creator. I mean, yeah, it's made from duct tapes! Amazing isn't it? Just when you think you've tried everything....

[via pingmag]

Pay Phone.

2008-09-12T00:39:00.000-07:00

I wonder if the illustrator of this illustration has been living in my country... Cause the pay phone (and its condition) looks just the same with what we have here in Indonesia. Bluish, usually out of service, and decorated with dirty graffiti. ^-^

[via ffffound]

A Shirt with a Tie.

2008-09-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

So, don't have time to pick a tie huh? Well this dress shirt with a tie is a smart solution then. The black Jersey tie is already sewn to the shirt.

Puccino's Cup.

2008-09-12T00:18:00.000-07:00

Well, I would buy anything just for the cup. Such an inspiring and encouraging design isn't it? This is the first time I could say, the one that wakes you up is the design, not the drink... Really, I don't care what's inside... Is it coffee? Or tea? Doesn't matter. Just give me the cup! ^-^

[via ffffound]

Face Logo.

2008-09-12T00:15:00.000-07:00

Nice logo isn't it? Clean and simple, but with a modern type of font.

[via ffffound]

Faceless But Not Cuteless.

2008-09-12T00:03:00.000-07:00

Designed and hand made by Isabel Molto, I think this Wunder-Toy-Isabel is a cute 'faceless' creature.

Olympic 2016 Logo.

2008-09-11T20:42:00.000-07:00

I like the Tokyo logo most. Very nice and sophisticated.

The Mouse of Love.

2008-09-11T19:50:00.000-07:00

Actually I found this in Getty Images. But it's just so cute that I decide to post it here. Anyone knows where can I find this cute little mouse of love?

Muwi The Mower.

2008-09-09T04:49:00.000-07:00

I would say this is incredible but.... It is Incredible! Imagine that.... How cutting grass could be so much fun! 'Muwi' here is a concept tubular mower that 'magically' figures out the size of your garden and rolls around to mow your lawn by itself. As the cut grass begins to accumulate inside the machine, ‘Muwi’ constructs and compresses the cut grass into compact balls or discs, then pops it out so you can play with it, or make a stack of grass sculpture. It will look good on your garden. Definitely a must-buy.

[via monster-munch]

IKON Eastside.

2008-09-07T23:09:00.000-07:00

IKON Eastside building at Birmingham Digbeth District. So inspired by the bold and determined "I Am What I am". That big and breezy, I couldn't have forgotten it ^-^.

Tamsin Ainslie.

2008-09-07T22:51:00.000-07:00

A poem illustration by Tamsin Ainslie. Nice and peaceful isn't it?

Letter Pressed Designs.

2008-09-07T22:28:00.000-07:00

Found this also at 'On My Desk'. The illustrations are so nice that I decided to just post it here ^-^. Letter pressed by Mark Begley, the first picture is made by Jeremy Fish, while the second one is made by Kathie Olivas. Very nice.

On My Desk.

2008-09-07T20:47:00.000-07:00

Found an interesting blog today. On My Desk is a blog about artist's and creative people's work spaces. It's quite fun and inspiring seeing other creative people's desks and spaces. It shows me a glance about how they work and manage things. My friend once told me, if you are admitting to be (or you want to be) really good in something, then you have to be willing to pay the prices. Here in this blog I see people who have paid their prices. A cozy and inspiring place. A complete sets of whatever pen you need (if your an illustrator), and other 'important' things (technology, nice interior design, gadgets, furniture accessories, etc) to gain your existence (and people's attention of course, as well as their assurance).

Lego Charger.

2008-09-07T20:32:00.000-07:00

Another Lego stuff! (These Lego things have already begun to consume me... ^-^). Anyway, This is a Lego Charger for your PSP. And the good news, it cost you only 6 bucks!

Sock Monsters.

2008-09-05T04:46:00.000-07:00

What a cute thing by Monster Munch! I even smiled for a few seconds when I see this. It was about a second or two after that, when I shouted, I want this thing! And ta-da! Monster Munch lets me know how to make my own!

Alfie The Robin.

2008-09-05T04:38:00.000-07:00

Introducing.... Alfie, a curious little fellow who loves to dress up as his favourite characters and creatures! Made by Sew Sew, this cute litlle Robin is adorable!

The Typecube.

2008-09-05T04:27:00.000-07:00

I would say this is the 'Tangram' of typography. An amazing project by Chris Clarke. Play with the blocks and find out what your ideal font looks like.

Lego Robot.

2008-09-05T03:13:00.000-07:00

What's so different about this? Well, it's a Lego robot by Adrian Florea. Made from Lego parts. But not the 'exact' part. The nose is a helmet. The shoes are made of baseball caps. Cool huh? So if you have so many Lego toys, try to make something other than what it's designed for. If it's designed to be a boat, make a car. If it's supposed to be a car, make a plane. Because, like we all know, there's no limit in creativity ^-^.

[via monster-munch]

Shel Silverstein.

2008-09-05T01:55:00.000-07:00

My friend likes Shel Silverstein very much. So this post is dedicated to her ^-^. Personally, I am just amazed by how multi talented Shel is. During the time of his life, he was a successful and famous American Poet, song writer, musician, composer, cartoonist, screenwriter, and author. He wrote the music and lyrics of 'A Boy Named Sue' that was performed by Johnny Cash (for which he won a Grammy in 1970). Many of his songs are just like his poems; funny, innocent, free, loving, and touching. I've once read one of his books "The Giving Tree" about a kind tree that keeps giving until it has nothing more to give. That story has rent a room inside my mind and never left.

So, when you're good in everything, what would you do? Shel decided to devote his life to children. A noble choice.

Gravesend's Deadend.

2008-09-05T01:12:00.000-07:00

Nice typography by Chris Clarke. Unfortunate stories behind it though. You might want to take a deeper look on to the typography sets, and soon you will feel the creepy feelings of a 'dead end'.

[via ffffound]

Cup Cosies.

2008-09-05T00:57:00.000-07:00

A hot tea or coffee in the morning would be nice. Even nicer with this hand made Cup Cosies by Sew Sew ^-^.

[via monstermunch]

Freakin' Fish Flops.

2008-09-05T00:38:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure is this cool or not cool, but this' just creative. And I'm a freak of creativity ^-^. So when a terrible smell comes from your feet, just blame the fish as an excuse! ^-^

[via monster munch]

Judge A Man by The Work of His Hands.

2008-09-04T04:39:00.000-07:00

Rather than how amusing is this design by Alex Bec, I am more attracted to the phrase. And I agree to it, totally. It was just a few days ago when I got a bit angry to some people who don't work their best, but wants praises. Really, we should 'judge people by the work of their hands'. If they work good, their works will defend them, even in front of people who dislike them. But if they don't work good, they shouldn't expect people to defend them, because even their own works can't. So the conclusion is, you are measured by the work of your hands. So better work good, right?

[via swissmiss]

Drain Pipe Cabin.

2008-09-04T04:06:00.000-07:00

Looking for an even weirder adventure into the wild? You might want to stay at this concrete drain pipe cabin. Like comfy little cabins, the accommodations at Dasparkhotel in Austria, consist of three sections of big concrete drain pipe, with a very cool minimalist feel. Your tube will be very private, supplied with 220V power, double bed, skylight window, decorative wall art, a double door and even storage space! So this is a comfortable cabin after all.

[via poppypetunia]

The Eater.

2008-09-02T04:42:00.000-07:00

Ain't this cute? One more fun-tastic product by Seto, the husband and wife team Keita & Naoyo Seto. Seto's concept is to learn from living things. So every product is a result of their study of human, plants, or animals behavior. This one shows the mechanism of eating and swallowing, in a very-very adorable way.

Love You More Than...

2008-09-01T05:58:00.000-07:00

Get creative folks! That challenge has been wandering around us lately. If you're talking about love, you are obliged to be creative; and by creative, I also mean, personal. So don't just buy an ordinary "I Love You" card on Valentine, and just let the card express your feelings to your loved ones. Be creative people. You are free to do that. And don't be afraid of being not creative. If your love comes with a truthful heart, I believe, it also comes with a handful of silly -might be unexpected- but beautiful words, phrases, idioms, metaphors, or even suppositions, filling up your brains like a waterfall. Write it down and make every piece of your special day with your true love... special.

[via supermarket]

Smoking Gun (Literally).

2008-09-01T05:39:00.000-07:00

I found this one very fun to look at. You know, if you don't understand how bad smoking is for your health, maybe this metaphorical accessory called Smoking Gun could help you think more clearly. You smoke, you die. You die, we say... good bye...? I mean, nobody cares for your health. Except you.

Furoshiki.

2008-09-01T03:44:00.000-07:00

I just can't help my self to write another post about another laptop sleeve. I'm not a laptop sleeve collector, and to be honest, I don't even have a laptop sleeve. I only have a simple rounded laptop backpack. But I'm telling you, I'm just a big fan of the sleeves. I'm so curious about how and when those laptop sleeves got very creative and inspiring, and stopped being ordinary laptop sleeves?

Anyway, this laptop sleeve, is inspired by Furoshiki, a big sheet of cloth which wraps various things of different sizes; a Japanese traditional tool. The purpose of this Furoshiki laptop sleeve is to make people experience the art of tying, winding, or wrapping. Something Asian are especially good at.

[via origamiblog]

Origami House.

2008-08-31T22:27:00.000-07:00

There are no limitations in architecture. That's what I think when I saw this. This origami inspired house in Tokyo designed by architect Yasuhiro Yamashita of Atelier Takuto shows off excellent lines and shape without sacrificing form and function. Along with an integrated car port, which balances handsomely on a single point at its base; this innovative design is a fantastic solution plaguing crowded urban cities.

[via origamiblog]

The AppleSac.

2008-08-31T20:34:00.000-07:00

Feels like traveling to the villages? Well this nice and simple design of AppleSac looks just perfect to accompany your adventurous journey. Just put your Macbook and charger there and you're ready to go!

Eva Solo Bin.

2008-08-28T05:46:00.000-07:00

This' just nice. The video itself is a self explanatory. Key to the design is the lid, which through clever geometry and without hinges or other mechanics, balances magically on the top edge of the bin. The bin liner fixture is a surprisingly simple design that employs a rubberized metal ring that the top of the liner folds around.

[via cooldesignideasblog]

Lego Celebrates Olympic.

2008-08-28T04:13:00.000-07:00

I always have a huge passion for Lego. Though I don't think I have the patience to build this kind of masterpiece... ^-^. Built by the Hong Kong Lego User Group and in order to celebrate the 2008 Olympics with scale models of many of the venues, including the National Stadium, the National Aquatics Center, and Olympic Village. This awesome Lego sculpture which is both impressively realistic and pretty massive in size.

[via cooldesignideasblog]

The Twist Together Lamp.

2008-08-28T03:54:00.000-07:00

the TwistTogether Lamp - Candy from twistylamp on Vimeo.

The Twist Together Lamp is a revolutionary new lighting platform that encourages you to design your own lamp! Individual blocks connect together and illuminate with a simple twist. Watch the video and you'll get the cool idea.

Keyboard Napkin.

2008-08-27T06:17:00.000-07:00

This one has really made me smile. Because it just fits me. I always have my lunch in front of my laptop. And it really hurts me when something spilled on it... T-T. This keyboard napkin is quite an idea, since it has the whole keyboard printed on it.

[via poppypetunia]

Dropping Painting Table.

2008-08-27T06:03:00.000-07:00

I really really really love this one! Amazing! It really looks like a someone has spilled a large amount of red paint. From French product designer John Nouanesing, I could say that this one is pretty extra ordinary. My respect to Mr. Nouanesing.

[via cooldesignideasblog]

Switch Me.

2008-08-27T05:41:00.000-07:00

It looks like a light switch, but what do I know, it's actually a salt and pepper shaker. Or maybe we should call it a salt and pepper 'switcher'... ^-^. So you might get the idea already, you just 'switch' it if you want salt, and switch it again if you want pepper. Cool huh! Oh, and it's designed by Chetan Sorab.

[via cooldesignideasblog]

The Santos Chair.

2008-08-27T05:34:00.000-07:00

Is it a glass? Or is it a chair? It's a chair, everyone! A really beautiful masterpiece by industrial designer Joel Escalona for the Mexican Company Grupo HeWi.

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Wooden USB Stick.

2008-08-27T05:24:00.000-07:00

Just think it would be fun to have one of these. It's a USB flash disk made by Oooms Dutch Design Studio, Netherlands. Formed by Guido Ooms and Karin van Lieshout, It's a company that intends to make you smile through their work and creativity. And you know what, it did make me smile ^-^.

Tetrad Bamboo Shelving.

2008-08-27T05:06:00.000-07:00

First, I thought it was kind of a maze. Well, actually, this is a book shelf ^-^. This Tetrad Bamboo Shelving uses the Tetris-inspired shapes to create sustainable, modular shelving for your home or office. Nice!

It's a Tree 'Restaurant'.

2008-08-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

Starving for a childhood adventure? Naha Harbor Diner in Okinawa, Japan, sure can brings all of your memories back. The good news is, there's an elevator carved inside the tree trunk, ready to take you up directly to the main dining room, So, no, you don't have to climb. ^-^

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Need Some Courage, Anyone?

2008-08-27T01:21:00.000-07:00

A motivational poster by Right Brain Terrain LLC, Orlando, Florida. Nice design. Other collections available at Supermarket.

Emerson Taylor's Card.

2008-08-26T04:46:00.000-07:00

Now this is how graphic design students must make their business cards. Simple, creative, yet professional. Love it! Graphic design student Emerson Taylor made this breakthrough... (Why does that name ring a bell?)

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Monster Laptop Sleeve

2008-08-22T06:21:00.000-07:00

Yup, this would be my last post for today... I just couldn't pass this one. Too cute to be not true. It's a monster-like laptop sleeve. You can find this cute 'huggable' monster [and of course more] at Barry's Farm.
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Valentine Card.

2008-08-22T05:31:00.000-07:00

Just the right card for the right person, on the very right moment of love. Designed by Andy Pratt.

The Unmentionables

2008-08-22T04:43:00.000-07:00

Now try to remember when was the last time that someone pissed you off but you couldn't say a word? Well, just in case it happens again, you might want to throw him [or her] one of these Unmentionable Cards.
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Camp We Won Kee.

2008-08-22T01:47:00.000-07:00

Found this also at Wee Wonderfuls. Really nice work. What a fun paper dolls to play with! I'm 25 now, but come on... Never too old to play Camp We Won kee, right?

Wee.... Wary Wary Wonderfullll.

2008-08-21T22:20:00.000-07:00

Found this one at Wee Wonderfuls. Really cute! I'd love to put this on my couch once I get a house...(yes, literally, specifically, and hypothetically, I don't have a house yet...T-T)

Lego Cuff Links for My Ex Boss.

2008-08-21T22:03:00.000-07:00

I once had a boss who's really into Lego stuff. I know, it's kind of cute for a man but I guess he just couldn't resist the temptation. He wears Lego earing, Lego necklace [1st picture], and I guess, he would also like this Lego-like cuff links [2nd and 3rd]. I think he would prefer white...

Van Gogh's Patch of Grass.

2008-07-30T20:54:00.000-07:00

I just think this is interesting. Undated handout picture shows a painting underneath Van Gogh's famous work 'Patch of grass' in Hamburg. Scientists have made a coloured view of an early rejected painting underneath Vincent van Gogh's 'Patch of Grass' painting, using advanced X-ray techniques, a Dutch university said on Wednesday.

The very detailed image shows the face of a woman and may give art historians a better understanding of the way Van Gogh developed as a painter.

"It is estimated that one third of Vincent van Gogh's early paintings have been painted on top of existing ones. Van Gogh literally recycled his own canvasses," scientist Joris Dik of the Delft University of Technology said.

Conventional X-ray techniques give a colorless, partial view of the hidden painting and only show vague contours of a person behind 'Patch of Grass', the university said.

By recycling his work Van Gogh painted many layers over the original painting but the scientists managed to scan all the different elements in those layers of the relevant area with X-ray fluorescence.

"We can make a virtual 3-dimensional model of the painting and start to peel off all the layers one by one. Then we get a nice detailed view of the hidden face," Dik said.

Van Gogh painted 'Patch of grass' in 1887 in Paris and it hangs in the Kroller-Muller museum in the Dutch eastern city of Otterlo.

Snack and Stack.

2008-07-25T01:28:00.000-07:00

Can't wait to use these snack and stack utensils. The silicone handles of these mid-size utensils lock together securely for easy storage and packing, not to
mention endless amusement.

Jack-et the Pillow.

2008-07-25T00:27:00.000-07:00

I definitely want to bring this one home. It's a jacket pillow from Mexican designer Ximena "El conejo" Orozco.

I Go Wherever You Go, Honey.

2008-07-25T00:07:00.000-07:00

One more extraordinary design from Takeshi Miyakawa. It's a simple and thoughtful chair, or is it chairs?

Engrave Your Mac or Die Bored.

2008-07-24T22:10:00.001-07:00

Bored with your black smooth mac? Why don't you just engrave it? Make it more personal. More you. You can also engraved your Moleskine notebooks and make it one and only.

A Compact and Multi-Purpose Drawer for Me.

2008-07-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

Put what and where? No worries, there's a place for everything. Takeshi Miyakawa is based in Brooklyn, and it is from there that he produces this thoughtful, substance-full and beautiful design called fractal 23. This' just perfect for my home. Sometimes I have too many stuff that I don't even know where to keep which.

Put More Books and More Books and More...

2008-07-24T21:14:00.000-07:00

Nice one. An elastic book shelf to put in your living room. Just make you want to read....

Counting to the Number Four.

2008-07-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

I love this one so much! Very creative, educative, and entertaining. Listen to Feist singing 1,2,3,4 -the Sesame Street version- makes my day even brighter. I bet kids love this too. Should teach them the lyrics. If math is this fun, I wouldn't miss a day!