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Breathtaking Sky Art

2008-12-22T17:01:00.000-08:00

It looks like sky was the primary source of inspiration for these images. Enjoy.

[click here for more photos from the artist]

Great Supermarket Photo

2008-12-22T17:00:00.001-08:00

Photograph titled “Supermarket Seizure” by Christopher Brennan for your enjoyment: [view full size]

Unique Laptop Case

2008-12-22T17:00:00.000-08:00

This unique laptop case was designed by 25togo. It is made out of yellow vinyl and measures 27.3cm x 28.5cm x 3.8cm.

“My Document” series also includes a digital camera case, a music player case, and a wallet.

At this time, product pricing and availability has not been announced.

Creative Statues Promoting London Ink

2008-12-22T16:59:00.000-08:00

London Inc, a new reality TV show from The Discovery Channel, has commissioned two giant statues to be build and installed in London for promotion.

The first statue is located near London Bridge and is 46-feet long and 10-feet high. It features a life-like swimmer swimming through the grass. The statue is made out of polystyrene and is hand painted to resemble human flesh.

The second statue is located at Victoria Station. If features a giant woman trying to get into a photo booth.

A spokeswoman for The Discovery Channel said: “We created these because we want people to interact with them. We want people to get out their camera phones and take pictures of them, and of their friends with them. We want to create a real stir.”

[via express.co.uk and odditycentral.com]

World’s Highest Escalator

2008-12-22T16:58:00.000-08:00

The highest escalator in the world is located in the Umeda Sky Building, the seventh-tallest building in Osaka City, Japan.

This 173m (568ft) structure consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their two uppermost stories. It was designed by Hiroshi Hara and constructed by Takenaka Corporation in 1993.

[photo credit: quaisi.net, view full size]

3D Sidewalk Chalk Art

2008-12-22T16:57:00.001-08:00

Julian Beever is an English artist who has been creating 3D chalk drawings on pavements since the mid-1990s. He makes his art using a projection technique called anamorphosis. When viewed from a particular angle, this technique creates the illusion of 3D.

Beever’s “trompe l’oeil” (”trick of the eye”) chalk art is so convincing that people try to avoid potholes he has drawn in the pavement.

According to the author, the “secret is to set up a camera on a tripod and keep it in one spot and check every mark you make. It’s really just playing with perspective to make it appear different to what it really is.

[via bbc.co.uk]

World’s Oldest Skyscrapers

2008-12-22T16:57:00.000-08:00

Shibam, a town in Hadramawt, Yemen, is considered to have the world’s oldest skyscrapers. It has about 7,000 inhabitants and all of the town’s house are made out of mud bricks. Some of these structures rise 5 to 9 stories high.

This technique of building was implemented in order to protect residents from Bedouin attacks. While Shibam has existed for around 2,000 years, most of the city’s houses come mainly from the 16th century.

Shibam is often called “the Manhattan of the desert”.

[image credit]

Cutting Board With Integrated LCD Display

2008-12-22T16:56:00.000-08:00

This futuristic cutting board with integrated LCD display was designed by Marc Nardangeli [Nardo Design]. It features flexible touchscreen LCD display that shows cooking instructions while you prepare your meal.

In addition, new recipes can be downloaded straight to the board. Furthermore, the entire board is made out of eco-friendly components to help preserve the environment.

At this time, this cutting board with integrated LCD display is just a concept. Therefore, do not expect to walk into your local store and buy one of these boards. However, as the prices of LCD screens continue to drop, we could see something like this in the future.

Creative Sony PSP Print Ads

2008-12-22T16:55:00.002-08:00

Created by “Euro RSCG Buenos Aires” advertising agency, these creative Sony PSP print advertisements look amazing…

Elevator Floor Illusion

2008-12-22T16:55:00.001-08:00

What would you do if the elevator door opened and there was no floor?

[via flickr.com]

Wooden Clamp USB Flash Stick

2008-12-22T16:55:00.000-08:00

This unique USB Flash Stick was designed to look like an ordinary wooden clamp.

It can be easily fastened to clothes, thus forming an amusing decoration both for women and men. This item combines both tradition and modernity and such combination was an important consideration during design phase.

[via poor.pl]

High Tech Pizza Cutters

2008-12-22T16:54:00.001-08:00

Are you tired of your regular pizza cutter? Then check out these awesome custom pizza cutters based on chopper style motorcycles:

Designed by Fankie Flood the different styles are named Mantis, Psycho Pizza Cadillac, Easy Rider, Pizza for Life and Phatboy you can decide which one is which…

[via gadgettastic.com]

Creative Balloon Art

2008-12-22T16:54:00.000-08:00

Balloon modeling or balloon twisting is the shaping of special modeling balloons into almost any given shape, often a balloon animal.

People who create balloon animals and other twisted balloon sculptures are called Twisters.

Twisters often work as busker, clowns, or restaurant entertainers.

Pink Chewing Gum Sculptures

2008-12-22T16:52:00.000-08:00

Italian artist Maurizio Savini, creates amazing sculptures from regular pink chewing gum.

The synthetic fleshliness of the pink color, the obsessive square shape of the product unwrapped and ready to be shred to pieces by the power of the tongue, all compete in crashing on the senses. Applying all this to the power and energy of the Sculpture and its history causes a short circuit having the capacity of turning the ludic into stately and vice versa.

The strict minimalism of parallelepiped is subverted by the uniform coating with many bars of chewing-gum completely cover it, rendering chewable to desire, soft and provoking to forbidden touch, what was abstract and distant.

Amazing Food Art

2008-12-22T16:51:00.000-08:00

Not only does food keep us alive, it can also be used for creating amazing art.

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Latte Art

More at: Latte Art Examples

Cake Art

More at: Russian Cake Art

Food Art with Little People

More at: Food Art with Little People

Incredible Sushi Art

2008-12-22T16:49:00.000-08:00

Our Amazing Food Art post was very popular and received a lot of great feedback. Therefore, we decided to write another post showcasing food art. This time, we are featuring Incredible Sushi Art:

Japanese Sushi Sunflowers

Japanese sushi chef and show off, Ken Kawasumi, opted to recreate Van Gogh’s Sunflowers with sushi. [tokyotimes]

Sushi Art Collection

I Love Sushi ! You Love Sushi ! We love Sushi !!! [flickr]

More Sushi Art

Inflatable Computer Mouse

2008-12-22T16:48:00.001-08:00

Jellyclick - an inflatable computer mouse, was created by a group of Korean designers. If you do not have space in your notebook bag for a regular mouse, this is the one to consider.

Portablity is very important for a laptop mouse. Emphasis on portablity results in decrease of the usability and vice versa.

‘Jelly click’ is a flat type portable mouse that can be used by being inflated satisfying both portability and usability of a laptop mouse.

When deflated the user can fold it up for a convenient portability and when inflated and in use a feeling as if you were touching a soft jelly or even a balloon can be felt. [designodoubt]

Stunning Lego Art

2008-12-22T16:48:00.000-08:00

LEGO bricks can be assembled and connected in many different ways. Therefore, it is not surprising that some people create original designs from regular LEGO bricks.

Today, we feature three amazing LEGO artists: Sean Kenney, Nathan Sawaya and Eric Harshbarger. Enjoy.

LEGO Art by Sean Kenney

Sean is a full-time artist who works exclusively with LEGO bricks. He is not employed by The LEGO Group.

In using LEGO bricks as an art medium, Sean hopes that children will become inspired to visualize their imagination and create great things themselves. [more]

MCC Smart Car

Schou Teak and Wicker Table

Nemo and Marlin

LEGO Snowman

LEGO Art by Nathan Sawaya

Some artists use paint, others bronze – But for Nathan Sawaya he chooses to build his awe-inspiring art out of toy building blocks. LEGO® bricks to be exact.

With more than 1.5 million colored bricks in his New York studio, Sawaya’s sculptures take many forms. [more]

Big Bear

Brooklyn Bridge

iPhone

MLB Logo

The Face

LEGO Art by Eric Harshbarger

After studing mathematics formally, Eric Harshbarger then spent several years as an computer programmer while living in San Francisco, California. Leaving that industry (and city) in early 1999, he began taking a renewed interest in a childhood pastime: building with LEGO bricks.

What started as an “adult hobby” quickly evolved into a serious endeavour. By the end of 1999 LEGO building was generating an income for Eric, and within one more year it was his primary form of employ. [more]

Bart Simpson

Santa Claus

Conan O’Brien

Giant Eggs in Netherlands

2008-12-22T16:24:00.000-08:00

Dutch artist Henk Hofstra installed his new environmental art project, titled “Art Eggcident”, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands.

Several large eggs (each 100 feet wide) were spread on the Zaailand, one of the largest city squares in the Netherlands.

“The eggs” will remain in Leeuwarden for the next six months.

[via woostercollective.com]

High Tech Digital Ring

2008-12-22T16:23:00.001-08:00

This high tech digital ring, titled Vibering, was designed to help deaf people sense noises that are emitted from behind.

It is almost impossible for the hearing-impaired to detect noises behind themselves and beyond their sight. For example, they fail to take notice of a vehicle’s horn somewhere at the back or a friend’s alarming cry; this often results in an exposure of unforeseen emergencies.

Vibering consists of two rings and a wristwatch. The ring enables the bearer to feel its vibration when there are any specific noises at the rear. The noise-detective signal of the ring is set to identify precise information from the wristwatch window at the same time. [link]

Vibering, thanks to its unit designing of rings and a wristwatch, gives easy-to-wear and less-aversion approaches to the hearing impaired, while having satisfied two targets fashionably and functionally.

Creative Dollar Bill Origami

2008-12-22T16:23:00.000-08:00

Origami is an ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

The goal of this art is to create a representation of an object using geometric folds and crease patterns preferably without the use of gluing or cutting the paper, and using only one piece of square paper.

Dollar Bill Origami (or money origami) is a type of origami that uses money instead of paper. We hope you enjoy this collection of creative dollar bill origami.

Origami Money Shirt With Tie

Here is an origami shirt with tie folded from a dollar bill. [link]

Origami Fish

Origami fish - made by June. [link]

Origami Rhino

This is Montroll design From his Dollar Bill Animals book. [link]

Origami Cat

Designed by Roman Diaz. [link]

Dollar Dude

A little guy made out of two dollar bills. [link]

Origami Rooster

Designed by John Montroll. Folded by Phillip West. [link]

Hang Glider

Folded from a dollar bill. With a new money-folding site popping up, [link]

Origami Apatosaurus

Designed by John Montroll. Folded by Phillip West. [link]

Origami F-14 Airplane

Dollar Bill Origami F-14 Airplane [link]

More Creative Dollar Bill Origami

Creative Origami Links

- Dollar Bill Origami

- Money Origami

- Dollar Bill Origami by Bob Nienhuis

The Rolling Bench

2008-12-22T16:21:00.001-08:00

The age old problem of wet benches has been solved by a group of Korean designers.

The Rolling Bench looks like an ordinary bench with the exception of a winding handle. You can find it on the right side of the bench. The handle rotates the seat surface to expose the dry/clean one. So, after a rain shower, just turn the winding handle and, please, have a sit!

[via gadgets4fun and yankodesign]

Aigo Sunglasses with Digital Camera

2008-12-22T16:21:00.000-08:00

New sunglasses from accessory maker Otas were launched earlier today. These sunglasses come with a 1.3 megapixel digital camera and a build-in mp3 player. The weight of the product is only 45 grams and it includes 2 GB of internal memory and a USB connection port.

Otas says the internal memory is enough to store up to 20,000 photographs. The highest picture quality possible is 1280×1024. Music files in MP3 or WMA formats are supported. According to the manufacturer, 2 hours of charging is enough for 6 hours of music playback.

Aigo Camera Sunglasses F566+ are available now in Japan for only $120.

[via crunchgear]

Apple iPhone 3G Announced

2008-12-22T11:10:00.001-08:00

Steve Jobs has just announced the new iPhone 3G at WWDC 2008. Apple’s new phone features fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store.

Apple claims its 3G speeds trounce the competition, with pageloads 36% faster than the N95 and Treo 750 — and of course it completely trounces the old EDGE data. Battery life isn’t getting put out to pasture though, with 300 hours of standby, 8-10 hours of 2G talk, 5 hours of 3G talk, 7 hours of video and 24 hours of audio.

iPhone 3G will be released on July 11th in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US.

The price is $199 for 8G and $299 for the 16GB model.

[via engadget]

Russian Super Mario Car

2008-12-22T11:10:00.000-08:00

Do you like Super Mario as much as the owner of this car?

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We would like to thank Peter S. for emailing us these photos.

Ancient LEGO Walls

2008-12-22T11:09:00.000-08:00

Jan Vormann went around Bocchignano, Italy, a village close to Rome, and filled some parts of ancient walls with LEGO bricks. This work is a part of the group project titled “20 Eventi”.

The group of artists developed projects for 4 villages of the Sabina region and decided to create a compilation of drawings, for collectors to purchase, and to support this project.

- Stunning Lego Art

Folding Bike Handlebars

2008-12-22T11:08:00.002-08:00

This new folding bike handlebars design claims to solve two of the biggest problems when it comes to urban cycling: storage and security.

The folded handlebars thus form a steering lock, which when the bike is lent against a wall or post it eliminates the infuriating turning of the front wheel and provides security when parked outside. Thus one can make the cycles to be slimmer by replacing the handlebars of the existing full size bike that too at a fraction of the cost and also keep the efficiency of large wheels.

[via gizmodo and tuvie]

Transparent Toaster

2008-12-22T11:08:00.001-08:00

This concept design of a transparent toaster lets you see the bread while it is toasting.

This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. Although the glass does not currently get hot enough to toast bread, the vendor explained with some R&D this application may be possible. [link]

14 Creative Advertisements Part 3

2008-12-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

We have received many emails from readers asking for more creative advertisements posts and it is our pleasure to present to you another collection of unique advertisements.

After you finish enjoying these advertisements, do not forget to check out

- 14 Creative Advertisements Part 1 and 14 Creative Advertisements Part 2.

Nike Advertisement

Transparent Billboard by Nike. [link]

Clorets Gum Advertisement

“Eliminate bad breath” [link]

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Heineken Advertisement

This outdoor campaign from Heineken is an example of how an innovative idea can have a huge impact in a traditional approach. [link]

Pepsi Mini Advertisement

Advertisement for Pepsi Mini in Canada by BBDO. [link]

Coca-Cola Advertisement

Duracell Escalator Advertisement

Stickers of half covered Duracell battery compartments were placed at the start of escalators in major shopping malls. [link]

FedEx Advertisement

This shirt, created for a FedEx campaign, makes it look like the wearer is carrying a FedEx envelope around. [link]

Sportslist.ca Advertisement

Burger King Advertisement

Burger King: Real big burgers. [link]

Russian BMW Advertisement

This one is the biggest ad in Russia. It’s square size is more than one and a half acres! (6000 m2). It is situated in the center of Moscow city and has a few full size cars sticked to it, with back lights and headlights on in the evening. [link]

Perrier Advertisement

Mini Advertisement

Creative Mini Advertisement. [link]

Yoga Center Advertisement

Nice award winner direct mail advert for a Yoga Center. [link]

Volkswagen Advertisement

Volkswagen advertisement inspired by Batman sign. [link]

14 Creative Advertisements Part 2

2008-12-22T11:06:00.000-08:00

After the success of our 14 Creative Advertisements post, we decided to post another collection of creative advertising ideas. Enjoy.

Formula Toothcare Advertisement

“builds strong teeth” [link]

iPod nano Advertisement

FedEx Advertisement

Amusing FedEx ad that features UPS inside the Fedex truck. The words on the UPS truck are German. Competitive advertisement at its best. [link]

Ironing Service Advertisement

Advertising Agency: BJL, Manchester, UK [link]

Mr. Clean Advertisement

Eskom Electricity Advertisement

BMW Advertisement

Jobsintown Advertisement

Creative advertisements for Jobsintown.de [more here]

Whiskas Origami Advertisement

Advertising Agency: TBWA London, UK [link]

Star Wars Movie Advertisement

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Calcutta School of Music Advertisement

Rotkäppchen “Pacman” Advertisement

Advertising Agency: Cayenne, Germany [link]

Hush Puppies Advertisement

Casual footwear for the entire family.

14 Creative Advertisements

2008-12-22T11:05:00.001-08:00

Check out these creative and unique advertisements from around the world:

3M Security Glass Advertisement

3M was so sure their Security Glass was unbreakable, they put a large stack of cash behind it and shoved it in a bus stop. [gizmodo]

Radiant Gym “Running” Advertisement

Obesity finds it hardest to catch up with those who are running. [lemonflip]

YKM Bag Advertisement

Where’s your child?

Yodobashi Camera Store Bus Advertisement

Premiere “Spiderman” Advertisement

Your TV program takes a break when you do.

Personal digital TV with delayed viewing. [adsoftheworld]

Creative Adidas Advertisement

Funeral Services Advertisement

Stop’n Grow Bag Advertisement

German product that stops nail biting. [flickr]

Denver Water Advertisement

Use Only What You Need.

Sharpie Permanent Markers Advertisement

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Samsung “Express Yourself” Advertisement

“Reserved for Drunk Drivers” Advertisement

Dettol Instant Hand Sanitizer Advertisement

Creative Truck Advertisements

2008-12-22T11:03:00.000-08:00

If you liked our creative advertisements posts (part1, part2, part3), you will surely enjoy this awesome collection of cool ads on trucks.

Coca-Cola Truck Advertisement

Mazda Truck Advertisement

Corega Truck Advertisement

King Kong Truck Advertisement

[via zuzafun]

More Truck Ads

Pepsi Truck Advertisement

Pringles Truck Advertisement

[via sromagazine]

More Cool Truck Ads

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Jamo Truck Advertisement

KitKat Truck Advertisement

Mars Truck Advertisement

Gum Truck Advertisement

Whiskas Truck Advertisement

[via adsideas]

SMART Car Vending Machine

2008-12-22T11:01:00.000-08:00

This Japanese SMART Car Vending Machine offers two choices: coupe and cabrio.

Pushing the button on the vendor won’t exactly pop out a car, but it does dispense a branded tube containing pamphlets on the new models, dealer information, and a sheet of Smart Car stickers featuring the available colors.

[via Trends in Japan]

Creative Food Art

2008-12-22T11:00:00.000-08:00

This post showcases beautiful examples of creative food art. Our goal is to prove that it is possible to create amazing art with just simple food ingredients.

Guitar

Little guitar made from food. [link]

Polenta Art

Example of Polenta Art. [link]

Windows XP Notebook

Windows XP Notebook made from Japanese food. [link

Stormtrooper

Star Wars food art. [link]

Garden

All flowers except for the tulips and daffodils are from hard-boiled egg white. Orange tulips and daffodil centers are hand-cut from carrots; red tulips are hand-cut from red pepper. Daffodil petals and the wings of the butterfly are yellow squash. [link]

Watermelon Art

Creative watermelon art. [link]

Frappuccino

Closeup of Frappuccino made from food. [link]

Terrified Sandwich

Terrified sandwich closeup. [link]

Goose

Canadian goose made from food. [link]

Frog Closeup

Closeup of the tree frog. [link]

Watermelon Guy

This little guy is just too cute! [link]

24 Clever Advertisements

2008-12-22T10:57:00.000-08:00

This post features 24 clever advertisements from around the world. If all ads were this creative, it would be much easier to tolerate them. Enjoy!

Alberta Travel Advertisement

A nice little guerrilla marketing campaign to promote skiing in Alberta, Canada. [link]

GTA IV Advertisement

GTA IV viral marketing poster. [link]

Nivea Advertisement

Nivea Calcium Power advertisement. [link]

Monster Advertisement

Monster.com : Wrong Job advertisement. [link]

Drive Carefully Advertisement

Children Know No Boundaries. Drive Carefully. [link]

World No Tobacco Day Advertisement

World No Tobacco Day: Non Smoking Area. [link]

Australia Post Advertisement

Australia Post: Bus stop advertisement. [link]

Martial Arts School Advertisement

Heinz Advertisement

Heinz: Thick advertisement. [link]

VW Golf R32 Advertisement

VW Golf R32 advertisement. [link]

Nerolac Advertisement

Nerolac quick dry paint advertisement. [link]

Bose Advertisement

Bose noise reduction headphones: waterfall advertisement. [link]

Sony VAIO Advertisement

“Lightweight like no other”

Hot Wheels Advertisement

“Kids do try this at home” ad from Ogilvy & Mather. [link]

Noodleslurper Advertisement

Noodleslurper advertisement by Jung von Matt. [link]

GTA 4 Advertisement

Grand Theft Auto 4 full building advertisement. [link]

Blood Service Advertisement

Sony Advertisement

“The in-car DVD. Entertainment on the road.”

BBC World Advertisement

BBC World outdoor advertisement campaign. [link]

Mini Advertisement

Anti Censorship Advertisement

“The censorship never gives up. It always return disguised. 3th of May, world day for the freedom of press.” [link]

Nescafe Advertisement

The tagline says, ‘Nothing wakes you up as Nescafé’. [link]

Adidas Swimwear Advertisement

Air Canada Advertisement

Air Canada: People Working Above. [link]

Volkswagen Trucks Ads

2008-12-22T10:53:00.001-08:00

Creative advertisement campaign for Volkswagen by BBDO Brazil ad agency:

“Volkswagen Trucks. For every kind of load.”

[via fubiz]

12 Creative Table Designs

2008-12-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

Spice up your house with one of these creative tables!

Oval Table

Creative table designed and made by Burgess Zbryk and Rie Egawa. [link]

Kube Table

Coffee table in black glass. £99 [link]

Jigsaw Table

Made entirely from solid beech, the Jigsaw Puzzle Table consists of individual jigsaw shaped pieces that fit together to create a unique occasional table. £199.95 [link]

Yin Yang Table

Coffee table in fiberglass with inlaid lines, black/alu. £299 [link]

Marsh Table

The Marsh is surprisingly practical, with a generous surface, and voids that provide space to display books (or hide remotes). The volume is crafted from 14-gauge steel, seamlessly welded and finished smooth. The piece is then finished with DESU bone white, architectural grade polyester powder coat. Each piece is handmade exclusively in our Brooklyn, NY studios and is signed and stamped with the DESU insignia. [link]

Yo-Yo Table

The simple lines and lean-design of the Yo-Yo tables produce a sleek and attractive sofa/side table suitable for any space. The Yo-Yo tables feature curved, beech plywood lacquered in a variety of high gloss colors.

The Yo-Yo tables are offered in Beech plywood, high gloss lacquered in your choice of white, black or red. $1,418.00 [link]

Titan Table

Desk in black ash veneer and chrome base. £199 [link]

BaObab Table

The BaObab desk, designed by Philippe Starck for Vitra, provides a refreshing approach to office furniture. It’s curved shape, created as a single piece, shields the user and provides a pleasant feeling of security. As a sculptural element, BaObab embraces the user, supports them in an unconventional manner in their work and ultimately gives the office a new feel. Its warm colors are inviting and its organic form challenges the conventional world of right angles and allows it to be positioned freely. $5,290.00 [link]

Cardboard Table

Cardboard Furniture by Leo Kempf. [link]

Plateau Coffee Table

The Plateau coffee table is a multi-functional piece that can serve as a coffee table, a comfortable seat, or an ottoman on which to rest one’s feet. For those wishing to sit low to the ground, the seat can even be removed and used as a stand-alone floor cushion. The rectilinear stainless steel legs and mitered joinery enhance the clean, pared-down lines of the piece. $3,950.00 [link]

Marice Table

Bedside table in wengé with glass top. £129 [link]

WIRO Table

The beauty of WIRO is as much in the manufacture as it is in the clean, almost industrial, yet modern design. £375.00 [link]

16 Creative Chair Designs

2008-12-22T10:50:00.000-08:00

If you enjoyed our 12 Creative Table Designs post last week, you will surely like this awesome collection of creative chair designs.

Tonetto Leather Armchair

Tonetto Armchair created from soft leathe. £599 [link]

Ben Chair

Designed by Pierre Paulin, 1991. Foam upholstered, steel, aluminum base.

Made in The Netherlands by Artifort. $2,025.00 [link]

Voido Rocking Chair

A very inviting piece, the Voido rocking chair is a welcome twist on a classic design. Made from a rotational-molded polyethylene in that unique, Ron Arad style, Voido delivers an amazing style to any space. $1,082.00 [link]

Womb Chair

One of the most celebrated modern furniture designs, the Womb is truly a chair you can curl up in. $3,424.00 [link]

Bouloum Lounge

With its anthropomorphic form, the Bouloum was named after a childhood friend of its designer, Olivier Mourgue, who took the charismatic seat with him when he traveled. $950.00 [link]

Turn Chair

Take a turn for the better on this modern, swivel-action, black, synthetic leather chair. A chrome base adds contemporary styling. Easy to clean. £79 [link]

Ribbon Chair

The Ribbon Chair is among one of the most comfortable chairs ever. The bold contoured form allows the user to assume a variety of positions while retaining the necessary support. A professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. A beautiful example of applied art, the ribbon is one of the most beautiful chairs as well. $8,475.00 [link]

Alaves Armchair

Sink into the deep, relaxing comfort of the Alaves armchair. Sumptuous, durable, sneaker-white leather welcomes you and for extra comfort, the headrest is adjustable to suit. Chrome legs complete this generous, modern classic. £999 [link]

Apollo Chair

Beautifully formed providing elegance and comfort, the Apollo bespeaks balance and harmony. $2,442.00 [link]

Grand prix Armchair

Grand prix armchair in purple felt. £149 [link]

Le Corbusier lc4 Chair

Design Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, 1928. Sling seat, metal frame. Made in Italy by Cassina. $2,660.00 [link]

Space Chair

Space pouf in black vision. £79 [link]

Wassily Chair

The Wassily chair, based on the tubed frame of a bicycle. $1,600.00 [link]

Lizard Chair

Lizard Chair in black leather with chrome frame. £799 [link]

Aero Aarnio Ball Chair

The Ball Chair was designed by using one of the most simple geometric forms: the ball. By lopping off one end and fixing it at one point Eero Aarnio comes to a remarkable result - a supremely unconventional chair. $6,555.00 [link]

Joe Lounge Chair

From Heller comes “Joe” a surreally oversized baseball glove first produced in 1970 in leather, now reissued in indoor/outdoor roto-molded plastic in either tobacco brown or marble gray. $975.00 [link]

Creative Lexon Around Clock

2008-12-22T10:48:00.000-08:00

Anthony Dickens came up with a new way to show time.

The Around Clock is a cylinder with numbers and markings that rotates to show the time as identified by the red wire. 29 EURO [link]

[via acquiremag]

Jeep Parking Space Ads

2008-12-22T10:47:00.000-08:00

Awesome advertisement campaign for Jeep cars by Bates Y&R ad agency: “Jeep: Parking Space”

Advertising Agency: Bates Y&R, Copenhagen, Denmark

Wilson Soccer Advertisements

2008-12-22T10:46:00.000-08:00

Two new creative advertisements for Wilson soccer boots: Wilson “Hitman” and Wilson “Remote”.

Wilson “Remote” Advertisement

Wilson “Hitman” Advertisement

“New Wilson soccer boots. Become a hitman.”

Advertising Agency: Longplay São Paulo, Brazil

Creative Director: Fernando Luna

Art Director: Alexandre Lage

Copywriter: Marcel Petroff

Photographer: Alê Torres

24 Green CSS Website Designs

2008-12-22T10:45:00.000-08:00

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Green is a beautiful color; however, designing green websites and making them stand out can be difficult.

This post showcases best green CSS website designs.

01 - snook.ca

02 - intacard.com.au

03 - revision3.com

04 - karaburke.net

05 - nutrifield.com.au

06 - bmore-urbanforestproject.org

07 - eden.cc

08 - cyg2011.com

09 - deaxon.com

10 - shadowgem.com

11 - monkdevelopment.com

12 - bitsandpix.de

13 - le-moulin-de-sauvage.com

14 - ennio.lt

15 - freshview.com

16 - oddzballz.com

17 - landscapingvictoria.com

18 - hrasti.com

19 - haveamint.com

20 - emotionslive.co.uk

21 - surgeworks.com

22 - viget.com

23 - xtrgameservers.com

24 - vlp2005.com.ar

Rinspeed sQuba Underwater Car

2008-12-22T05:16:00.003-08:00

New Swiss car, called “sQuba,” can drive on land and underwater. It was inspired by James Bond’s Lotus Esprit from “The Spy Who Loved Me” movie.

Rinspeed boss Frank M. Rinderknecht is known for his extraordinary automotive creations. The acknowledged James Bond enthusiast and Swiss automobile visionary kept revisiting this scene in his mind over and over: “For three decades I have tried to imagine how it might be possible to build a car that can fly under water. Now we have made this dream come true.”

Power is supplied by rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries. Rinderknecht: “The ‘sQuba’ is a zero-emission car as documented by the rotating license plate in the rear. It produces no exhaust emissions. The Swiss are among the world’s pioneers in the area of hydropower. The ‘sQuba’s’ filling station is the water reservoir.” It is no surprise that the vehicle features powerful yet energy-saving LED lighting technology.

sQuba Video

[click here to learn more about the car]

Super Mario Room

2008-12-22T05:16:00.001-08:00

Check out this awesome Super Mario room art installation.

“The installation may or may not have been created by a woman named Antoinette J. Citizen.”

[via geekologie]

The Museum of Nature

2008-12-22T05:15:00.001-08:00

Ilkka Halso’s photographic series, titled “The Museum of Nature”, imagines the natural environment of the future.

This collection of images capture a series of man-made structures that enclose nature, protecting it like a relic of the past.

[via inhabitat]

Metro Logos from Around the World

2008-12-22T05:14:00.001-08:00

Most metros have logos or symbols to mark their station entrances, rolling stock, and printed matter such as maps or tickets. Since most metros around the world are indeed called ‘metros’ (only few are called subway, underground, U-Bahn, T-bana or something else), many metro logos are more or less fancy variations of the letter M. [link]

Check out this awesome collection of Metro Logos from around the world:

For more Metro Logos from Around the World visit: http://mic-ro.com

The Digital Beijing Building

2008-12-22T05:13:00.001-08:00

This high tech building, titled “The Digital Beijing Building”, is a comprehensive information facility for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

As a government data and Olympic technical support center, the building will provide communication and information services and guarantee information security during the Olympic Games.

The building embodies the concepts of “Green Olympics,” “High-Tech Olympics,” and “People’s Olympics.” To protect the environment, it used such materials and technologies as the fair-faced concrete and outdoor ERP grid. Its glass curtain wall can reduce thermal conduction and its LED lighting system can save as much as 60 percent of energy. The building also has a rainwater collection mechanism.

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[via gcw, flickr, and beijing2008]

The Raven Yacht by Maël Oberkampf

2008-12-22T05:12:00.001-08:00

24 High Quality Free WordPress Themes

2008-12-22T05:09:00.001-08:00

WordPress is a popular blogging platform available to everyone. This post features 24 high quality free WordPress themes.

01 - Dilectio Theme [ view demo ]

02 - Outdoorsy Theme [ view demo ]

03 - Structure Theme [ view demo ]

04 - Elixir Theme

05 - Old News Theme [ view demo ]

06 - Polaroid2 Theme

07 - wordpress.fun Theme

08 - Sodelicious Black Theme [ view demo ]

09 - Bug Theme [ view demo ]

10 - Grid Focus Theme

11 - Cubismo Theme [ view demo ]

12 - SpringLoaded Theme [ view demo ]

13 - StudioPress Theme [ view demo ]

14 - Gossip City Theme [ view demo ]

15 - Brilliance Theme [ view demo ]

16 - Dreaming Off Theme [ view demo ]

17 - Recycled Canvas Theme

18 - Fervens Theme

19 - Theseus Theme [ view demo ]

20 - Minyx 2.0 Theme

21 - Personal WordPress Theme

22 - Smashing Theme [ view demo ]

23 - iTheme Theme [ view demo ]

24 - The Hobbit Theme [ view demo ]

Got a WordPress theme? Find a WordPress host and get your blog going!

24 Creative Business Card Designs

2008-12-22T05:06:00.001-08:00

Collection of creative business card designs that everyone should see.

01 - AEN Business Card

02 - Deisel Design Business Card

Business cards of all staff members in one small package.

03 - Actual Size Creative Business Card

04 - Space 150 Business Card

05 - Structural Graphics Business Card

06 - Thielen Designs Business Card

07 - Francesca Pasini Business Card

08 - Studio Nine Business Card

09 - The Creative Company Business Card

10 - The Church Business Card

11 - Creative Suitcase Business Card

12 - Fifth Floor Gallery Business Card

13 - Jimmy.la Business Card

14 - Emmi Solonen Business Card

15 - Raeta Estates Business Card

16 - Peanut Business Card

17 - GEYRHALTER DESIGN Business Card

18 - John Bragg Business Card

19 - Duffy Business Card

20 - Promptt Business Card

Awesome business cards designed by Promptt.

21 - 0-99 Business Card

22 - Nils von Blanc Business Card

23 - B. Uhrig & Son Business Card

24 - Space 150 Business Card

Visit UPrinting.com for Business Cards Printing

Stunning Subway Stations

2008-12-22T04:53:00.001-08:00

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This post showcases stunning subway station designs from around the world.

Many operators of metros, subways or underground railways want to attract more passengers with good station design. This often means extra effort and higher costs for the metro operators but it seems to pay off when a metro is more than just a means of transport but something the residents can be proud of.

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[click here to see more photos]

12 Yellow CSS Website Designs

2008-12-22T04:52:00.001-08:00

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We think that yellow color should be used more in website design. Therefore, we decided to showcase 12 beautiful yellow css website designs in this post.

01 - xhtmlslicer.com

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02 - twistsystems.co.uk

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03 - videoegg.com

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04 - killbill [flash site, but still cool]

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05 - manageme.in

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06 - wisergirls.org

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07 - trevorexter.com

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08 - scrapbookyourmemories.myshopify.com

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09 - beeropedia.org

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10 - ebugogo.tv

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11 - trevorsaint.com

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12 - sebdesign.eu

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Breathtaking Aurland Lookout in Norway

2008-12-22T04:29:00.001-08:00

This breathtaking lookout, created by Todd Saunders & Tommie Wilhelmsen, has won the first prize in Norwegian tourist routes competition.

New Ads for Tal’at Mustapha Construction

2008-12-22T04:28:00.001-08:00

Five new creative advertisements for Tal’at Mustapha Construction by “Strategies” advertising agency from Egypt.

Tal’at Mustapha Construction: WE BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

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Top 5 Brilliant Ring Designs

2008-12-22T04:26:00.001-08:00

Today’s post showcases five brilliant ring designs which were inspired by tires, tennis balls, bricks, teeth and pistols. Enjoy!

05 - Tire Rings [link]

Inspired by the beautiful machines all around us, the tire ring marries the appeal of motor sports, innovation and wearable classical jewelry forms.

04 - Tennis Ball Rings [link]

03 - Brick Work Ring [link]

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02 - Teeth Ring [link]

01 - Ring Pistol [link]

Creative BBC World Advertisements

2008-12-22T04:24:00.001-08:00

Even though this BBC World campaign is not new, we decided that it is very creative and worth sharing. Enjoy!

Artwork was done by Karen Minot.

Smart Car Sand Sculpture

2008-12-22T04:22:00.001-08:00

This Smart Car sculpture was created from special sand by the three-time sand sculpture world champion Pavel Zadanyuk.

We would like to thank Thomas S. for emailing us these photos.

Paper Toys by Shin Tanaka

2008-12-22T04:21:00.001-08:00

Shin Tanaka is a Japanese artist that creates remarkable toys from regular paper.

Check out these brilliant Shin Tanaka’s creations and do not forget to visit his website for even more inspiration. [link]

Creative Concept Car Designs

2008-12-22T04:17:00.001-08:00

According to Wikipedia, a concept car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. Here at Toxel, we also believe that concept cars are made to inspire!

Therefore, today’s post showcases creative concept car designs.

Audi O Concept Car by Ondrej Jirec

The 2008 Audi O concept was designed by Ondrej Jirec, a design student from the Czech Republic who is beginning studies at the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California in 2008. [link]

MAG Magnetic Vehicle Concept

Winner of the unseen technology award at the Interior motives design award 2007, the MAG magnetic vehicle concept from Slovak designer Matúš Procháczka showcases two special technologies in one vehicle. Using magnetic power, the vehicle uses an electric engine that has a polarity which is the same as in road. Of course this will also require the roads to be made of huge concrete panels with magnets formed in them. [link]

Royal College of Art Concept Cars

Vehicle design at the Royal College of Art turns 40 next year. The postgraduate course, with a global reputation for nurturing up-and-coming car designers, boasts an alumni that reads like the who’s who of the car design world.

This year’s fourteen graduates kept the flag flying. Competing for the 2008 Pilkington Automotive Vehicle Design award, their projects ranged from a fresh take on eco-design to finding new ways of expressing personalisation. A couple of the students even challenged the status quo by designing boats for an imaginary future destroyed by global warming. [link]

- Phoenix concept by Sergio Loureiro Da Silva

- Airflow concept by Pierre Sabas

- Nuaero concept by Jon Radbrink

- Nereus concept by Ceri Yorath

- Iomega concept by Joonas Vartola

- Noah concept by Jung Hoon Rhee

- Enigma concept by Paul Howse

BRB Evolution Folding Concept Car

BRB Evolution concept is not only capable of fitting into tight spots with it’s Dyson vacuum-like design, but it’s also intended to be “green.” The concept car’s powered by electricity or hydrogen, in effect solving what Bailey considers to be the two main problems of the city of the future: pollution and overpopulation. [link]

BMW 2015 Concept Car

The final projects of the Transportation Design students at Turin-based IED (istituto Europeo di Design), developed in partnership with BMW with the goal of creating a car for 2015 interpreting the language evolution and the brand’s philosophy. [link]

Adidas 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads

2008-12-22T04:10:00.001-08:00

Creative Adidas “Impossible Is Nothing” campaign for 2008 Beijing Olympics by TBWA advertising agency.

Adidas “Together” Olympics Ad

Adidas “Zheng Zhi” Olympics Ad

Adidas “Hu Jia” Olympics Ad

Adidas “Feng Kun” Olympics Ad

20 Famous Logo Designs

2008-12-22T04:07:00.001-08:00

If there is one thing that we can learn from famous logos like Nike’s “Swoosh” or FedEx logo, it is that the logo does not have to be complicated to be effective.

Hopefully, our collection of famous logo designs will help prove that simplicity is the key to a memorable logo.

01 - Coca-Cola Logo

The famous Coca-Cola logo was created by John Pemberton’s bookkeeper, Frank Mason Robinson, in 1885.

02 - Audi Logo

The Audi emblem is four overlapping rings that represent the four marques of Auto Union. The Audi emblem symbolizes Audi amalgamation of Audi with DKW, Horch and Wanderer: the first ring represents Audi, the second represents DKW, third is Horch, and the fourth and last ring Wanderer.

03 - Apple Logo

The Apple logo was created in 1976 by Rob Janoff. The rainbow color theme was used until 1998.

04 - USA Network Logo

USA Network logo from 2005 to present.

05 - Pepsi-Cola Logo

Pepsi-Cola logo has changed many times over the years. The logo that is used right now was introduced in 1984.

06 - Walt Disney Logo

07 - IBM Logo

This IBM logo was designed by graphic designer Paul Rand in 1972.

08 - Nike “Swoosh” Logo

The Nike “Swoosh” is a design created in 1971 by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic design student at Portland State University.

09 - Nintendo Logo

10 - Puma Logo

The logo that we see on the side of all Puma shoes was introduced in 1958.

11 - AT&T Logo

12 - Atari Logo

13 - Google Logo

The current official Google logo was designed by Ruth Kedar, and is a logotype based on the Catull typeface.

14 - FedEx Logo

The FedEx logo is notable for containing a hidden right-pointing arrow in the negative space between the “E” and the “X”.

15 - Adidas Logo

The company registered as adidas AG (with lower-case lettering) on 18 August 1949. The company’s clothing and shoe designs typically feature three parallel stripes, and this same motif is incorporated into Adidas’s current official logo.

16 - McDonald’s Logo

17 - Starbucks Logo

The logo is an image of a “twin-tailed siren”.

18 - LEGO Logo

19 - Chanel Logo

Chanel logo is an overlapping double ‘C’ - one facing forward and the other facing backward.

20 - American Broadcasting Company Logo

Really Cool Waterproof Keyboard

2008-12-22T03:57:00.001-08:00

The “Really Cool” Waterproof Keyboard is a water-resistant and contaminant proof keyboard with tactile feedback keys.

The sealed and rigid surface is ideal for industrial, marine, and medical use, as well as other applications where moisture, cleaning, and durability are a consideration. Because the Really Cool is also quieter than “standard” keyboards, they are great for applications where noise generated from “key-clicks” is a problem.

Features:

- Sealed silicone design for dust-free, contaminant-free and water-resistant use

- Cleans with soap and water

- No moving parts to minimize failures

- Tactile feedback similar to standard keyboard

- Easy to install

- Full size keyboard

- USB & PS/2

- Limited Lifetime Warranty

- Price: $199 [buy]

Glass Keyboard by Kong Fanwen

2008-12-22T03:55:00.001-08:00

This glass “no-key” keyboard, designed by Kong Fanwen, could be a nice alternative to the “Really Cool” waterproof keyboard that we featured last month. The plan is to use a tiny camera with motion capture technology that will track your fingers as you type. Unfortunately, at this time, this is just a concept.

Concept Cell Phone Designs

2008-12-22T03:53:00.001-08:00

This post features a collection of creative concept cell phone designs, created by talented designers from around the world.

Ply Cell Phone Concept

Ply’s name is taken from the design of multilayered plywood, and each layer has its own very distinct function, ranging from a photo printer to game controller to mini digital projector. [link]

Leaf Cell Phone Concept

Leaf has a unique natural design reminiscent of a leaf in spring. The eco plastics provide sensational haptics and substantial convenience. The invisible OLED display is embedded in a translucent lens encasement, giving the phone a futuristic touch. [link]

Maple Cell Phone Concept

Hyun Jin Yoon and Eun Hak Lee created a camera phone concept covered in thin wooden film, with touch sensitive buttons that light up through the housing when you touch the phone. [link]

Sky Cell Phone Concept

“Sleek & Slim” concept phone with luminous blue touchpad. [link]

LINC “Green” Cell Phone Concept

LINC (The Lifecycle Concept Phone) is a typical touch screen smart phone with all the connectivity and features you come to expect. Its got a cell phone, a media player, a web browser, GPS, downloadable content, Bluetooth, wifi, the latest 3G network. But here’s the catch.

LINC is leased to the user as a service, not a product. The user holds on to the device for about a year, and when the next generation of hardware comes along, the user receives a new LINC in the mail. The LINCs inform the user of their hardware upgrade, wirelessly transfer the digital account, and before being shipped back to the manufacturer, LINC informs the user of the next part of its journey. [link]

The Scroll Cell Phone Concept

This concept cell phone comes with multimedia player, Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in camera/camcorder, computer functions, Bluetooth and e-paper display to deliver high-end functions.

The Scroll would use Windows XP or Vista as the operating system and would allow the user to capture 10MP pictures or use the 1080p camcorder function. [link]

Bend Cell Phone Concept

Why bother with one screen when you can have two for probably double the price? Designer Andy Kurovets presents his “Bend Mobile” concept. He thinks turning on a device and having it grow to nearly double its size will really be attractive to some people. [link]

Nokia 888 Cell Phone Concept

Created by Tamer Nakisci, a Turkish student, for the Nokia Benelux Open Design Awards, this phone offers a malleable interface that can be bent, twisted and wrapped into different shapes like a wristband. [link]

Walk on Water with TU FiN

2008-12-22T03:50:00.001-08:00

It is now possible to “walk on water” with TU FiN, a 26-foot boat powered by a walking exercise machine.

TU FiN was created for a student competition by a group of talented designers from Germany. It is big enough to carry a passenger up front, and can reach top speed of 6.5 knots.

Clever Ziploc Advertisements

2008-12-22T03:49:00.001-08:00

Clever campaign for Ziploc by BBDO Bangkok advertising agency.

Creative Movie Poster Designs

2008-12-22T03:48:00.001-08:00

We see beautiful movie posters every time we go to the theater, however, most people never take the time to fully appreciate all the hard work that goes into their creation. Not only do movie posters promote the films, they can also be a great source of inspiration.

In today’s post, we showcase our favorite examples of creative movie poster designs. Please note that we only included posters for movies that came out after the year 2000.

Furthermore, we would like to thank Start2enjoy.com for supporting our site and sponsoring this post.

Lord of War (2005) Poster

Constantine (2005) Poster

Crank (2006) Poster

Transformers (2007) Poster

The Dark Knight (2008) Poster

Max Payne (2008) Poster

Adaptation (2002) Poster

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) Poster

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Renaissance (2006) Poster

Batman Begins (2005) Poster

American Psycho (2000) Poster

Blow (2001) Poster

Jeepers Creepers (2001) Poster

Memento (2000) Poster

30 Days of Night (2007) Poster

Monsters, Inc. (2001) Poster

Small Time Crooks (2000) Poster

Day Watch (2006) Poster

Identity (2003) Poster

The Ring (2002) Poster

Red Sonja (2009) Poster

U-571 (2000) Poster

TMNT (2007) Poster

The Corporation (2003) Poster

A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) Poster

Company Man (2000) Poster

Gosford Park (2001) Poster

Stuck on You (2003) Poster

Sweeney Todd (2007) Poster

Orange County (2002) Poster

Brick (2006) Poster

The Spirit (2009) Poster

Finding Nemo (2003) Poster

Alone in the Dark (2005) Poster

Borat (2006) Poster

The Incredibles (2004) Poster

Nacho Libre (2006) Poster

Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) Poster

Dead Silence (2007) Poster

Cloverfield (2008) Poster

The Dark Knight (2008) Poster

Jodhaa Akbar (2008) Poster

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Paper Clip Hanger by Jaehyung Hong

2008-12-22T03:40:00.001-08:00

Inspired by a regular paper clip, talented designer Jaehyung Hong came up with this creative “Paper Clip Hanger” design.

Although we were not able to find a place where you can buy this exact hanger, we did manage to locate a similar hanger for sale at thecoathangercompany.

Paper Clip Coat Hanger

Beautiful Table Lamps Collection

2008-12-22T03:39:00.001-08:00

Spice up your home with one of these beautiful and creative table lamps.

KOENIG Table Lamp

Designed by Michael Koenig, KOENIG Table Lamp provides more than 500 lux on the table surface and uses only 20W. You can also use it as a small table placed on the floor. It provides perfect ambient light. [link]

White Noise Lamp

The White Noise Lamp is designed as a furniture piece for the ill and elderly who find themselves in the unfamiliar and predominantly sterile surroundings of a medical institution.

The concept is that warm diffuse lighting and white noise can help relax the patient. The aesthete of the piece is designed to counterbalance the sterility of surrounding environment and provide a more homely atmosphere. [link]

Paperclip Lamp

When is a paperclip not a paperclip? When it’s a LED lamp by Teague, of course. As the ubiquitous paperclip lends itself to being picked up and bent, the designers of this lamp, Ben Collette and David Wykes, applied the same tactile approach to the structure of the lamp. [link]

“Dishlamp” Lamp

Lamp made from plates by Denis Belenko and Dmitriy Nkolaenko. [link]

Mico Lamp

This cute and funky table lamp - the Mico from Martinelliluce - embraces fashion whilst retaining a simple, uncluttered form. With a large, eye-catching meth-acrylate opal white shade, the lamp appeals to minimalists. However, the Mico conceals hidden extras… the underside of the shade is brightly colored in red or blue and punctuated by a smattering of holes. [link]

BettyLou Lamp

Create an intimate candle-lit atmosphere by placing this cordless rechargeable lamp on your favorite wine glass – it shines for over seven hours. BettyLou produces a warm, bright, beautiful, and safe light.

The lamp is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is lit by one of the world’s most efficient LEDs. Heat generated by the LED is efficiently dissipated over the surface of the anodized aluminum handle. [link]

MYBrain Lamp

A replica of the designer’s brain, originated from an MR scan at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. The image was processed through a 3D-printer, and became this unusual lamp shade design. [link]

Memento Lamp

The “Memento” Lamp by Hiroshi Yoneya and Yumi Masuko. [link]

Brilliant Buenos Aires Zoo Ads

2008-12-22T03:35:00.001-08:00

Today’s post features a collection of brilliant ads for the Buenos Aires Zoo by Del Campo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency.

The Buenos Aires Zoo covers 18 hectares in the Palermo district in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Zoo contains 89 species of mammals, 49 species of reptiles and 175 species of birds, with a total of over 2,500 different animal species.

“Get much more for much less” Ads

“The Kangaroos have arrived” Ads

Buenos Aires Zoo “Together” TV Ad

Buenos Aires Zoo “115 Years” Ads

“Now we also open at night” Ads

Lamborghini Murciélago Versace Edition

2008-12-22T03:33:00.001-08:00

The Lamborghini Murciélago Versace Edition is a special edition version of the LP640 Coupé, with all the same performance features, as well as the two tone white-black trim, shown on both the exterior and interior of the car.

According to Lamborghini, only 20 units of this model will be produced.

Boombox Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

2008-12-22T03:31:00.001-08:00

Designed by Joonas Saaranen, Reppo II is a hardshell boombox backpack with integrated speakers and high quality digital amplifier.

Just plug in any audio source, strap the whole thing on your back and share your favorite tunes with your friends on the go.

Collapsible Surfboard by Nick Notara

2008-12-22T03:30:00.001-08:00

Designed by Nick Notara, this carbon fibre collapsible surfboard breaks into two pieces for easier transportation and storage.

The quick release fin system enables ‘hot-swapping’ of fins and their position on the board in accordance to the type of wave being surfed.

Customizable tail piece allows optimum board performance in varied wave conditions. To adjust between a square, pin, or swallow tail takes seconds.

[via designawards]

Volitan Futuristic Lightweight Boat

2008-12-22T03:29:00.001-08:00

Volitan, or the “flying fish”, is the next generation fully sustainable lightweight boat. It is equipped with double layer solar cell panels and can use both wind and solar energy.

Boat’s shell is made out of carbon fiber and is covered with ultraviolet resistant coating. It is powered by a twin 220 HP/DC electric motor with two suspended wings {to help control the ship}. In addition, a hydraulic system is located in the wings.

Volitan’s dimensions: 105′3 in (length), 24′8 in (height), 92′7 in (width}.

Volitan Concept Video

Volitan was designed by Designnobis and has won the International Design Award for the best transportation vehicle of 2007.

Don’t Drink and Drive Ads Collection

2008-12-22T03:28:00.001-08:00

Today we showcase clever anti-drinking and driving campaigns. Enjoy this collection and remember to NEVER drink and drive!

“Don’t drink and drive” Heineken Advertisement

When you drink your reaction time slows down. Don’t drink and drive. [link]

Beer Crown Advertisement

To caution people against drunk-driving Vazir Breveries printed a graphic on the crown of their beer bottles. On opening the crown, the graphic of the car appears to be smashed. The reverse of the crown had the Don’t Drink and Drive message. [link]

“Reserved for Drunk Drivers” Advertisement

“Don’t drink and drive” Heineken Advertisement

Don’t Drink and Drive Advertisement in Paris

It’s a printed coffee table with legs in wheelchair. Gets the message across. [link]

Heineken - Don’t drink and drive

Don’t drink and drive!

Don’t drink and drive! 2

Killer Posters for Dexter Season 3

2008-12-22T03:27:00.001-08:00

Four killer promo posters for Dexter Season 3 have appeared on Dexter’s facebook page. The show returns to Showtime on Sunday, September 28.

Lady Killer on the cover of Esquire

Dexter Slices up The Big Apple

Dexter thrashes at Rolling Stone

Dexter shreds up Wired

Dexter Season 3 Trailer

Creative Shelters in Andes Mountains

2008-12-22T03:24:00.001-08:00

These beautiful shelters were created by an architectural student Andres Miguel Lillo Coria.

They are located in Maule’s Andes Mountains (South America) and were assembled in a way to allow visitors enjoy the beautiful landscape.

[via belowtheclouds]

The Huit - Infinity Shaped Sofa

2008-12-22T03:22:00.003-08:00

This beautiful sofa design, inspired by the infinity symbol [or the number 8], was created by a really talented french designer Emmanuel Laffon de Mazieres.

Cool Laptop Bags, Sleeves, and Cases

2008-12-22T03:22:00.001-08:00

If you are looking for a creative way to carry your laptop/notebook, this collection of cool laptop bags, sleeves, and cases should give you some ideas.

MacTruck - Hard Aluminum Notebook Case

The MacTruck closely envelopes your notebook with an ultra-tough 5052-H32 Aluminum alloy shell that’s rugged enough to drive a truck over! MacTruck is also designed to protect your notebook while you use it. [link]

My Documents Laptop Sleeve

The “My Documents” laptop sleeve is big enough to snugly house your laptop, up to 15.4 inches, inside. The inner fleece lining keeps everything shiny and scratch-free. [link]

KRINK Laptop Sleeve

KRINK Laptop Sleeve features complete notebook protection, premium form-fitting polyurethane construction, poly-satin interior lining, and 3mm cushioned interior. [link]

Laptop Wallet

This “laptopwallet” is designed to hold the laptop really snug. The slim design keeps your macbook safe and enables you to carry it easy, either using the wrist-strap, in your hands or in a bag without being bulky! [link]

High Voltage Laptop Bag

The army-green laptop bag is the perfect thing to carry around your laptop and other electron-pushing gear.

With a padded sleeve on the inside to protect your laptop, there’s also a ton of room inside the main compartment. You could stash a change of clothes, and extra pair of shoes, and and a toiletries kit if you were so inclined. It’s also roomy enough inside to serve as a bike messenger bag. [link]

BUILT Laptop Backpacks

Made from lightweight neoprene and breathable air mesh, our new ultra-slim backpack streamlines the transport of your laptop and accessories. The main compartment accommodates and protects laptops from 12–17″ with room to spare for books, folders or other essentials. [link]

Redmaloo Laptop Sleeve

These laptop sleeves fold securely around your laptop, hugging it and keeping it warm. The laptop sleeve is one layer of colorful, high-quality felt that folds around your laptop for transportation. Unfolded, it functions as a workstation with an integrated mousepad. [link]

T-Shirt Laptop Case

iShirt - t-shirt laptop case with three compartments, plus a pocket for the power brick. Keeps the dirt off your shiny white laptop and confuses potential thieves. [link]

Slim Laptop Sleeve

The Slim Sleeve offers complete notebook coverage with form-fitting construction and plush interior cushioning. Whether used as a stand-alone case or inside a bag, the Slim Sleeve provides excellent protection in a clean, durable design. [link]

Corrugated Cardboard Laptop Case

Sturdy, stylish, and completely sustainable, the cardboard lining the front of Miller’s tree-loving creation is 100% recycled, and the unique fluting gives its wearer the option to personalize it with custom designs such as one’s initials (or an apple logo — as shown here). [link]

Collection of Cool Bottle Openers

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Nowadays, bottle openers come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases our favorite examples of cool bottle openers.

Ring Thing Bottle Opener

A ring that’s a bottle-opener. How brilliantly simple is that? $9.95 [link]

Reef Sandals Bottle Opener

The only sandals with a built in bottle opener. $45.95 [link]

TrekStor USB Drive Bottle Opener

TrekStor has put a bottle opener on a USB memory drive. The USB stick CO, as it will be called, will start at 6.99 euros for the 1GB model and 49.99 euros for the 16GB version. Drinkers need not apply till October. [link]

Bike Chain Bottle Opener

These bottle openers are so cool you will wish twist-offs had never been invented. The flexible chain handle provides endless fiddling fun. $12.00 [link]

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Bottle Opener Ball Cap

Guinness bottle opener hat. $30.00 [link]

Family Guy Talking Bottle Opener

With this Talking Stewie Bottle Opener you’ll be able take over the world like Stewie wants to, as you’ll have an army of followers desperate to open their beer with your equipment! £8.95 [link]

Credit Card Bottle Opener

Size: 85mm x 54mm, Material: 1.2mm Stainless Steel. £6.95 [link]

Helping Hand Bottle Opener

Helping Hand Bottle Opener is fun and functional. Store hanging on a beer in your fridge - you’ll never be left searching for your bottle opener again. $6.99 [link]

Fork Bottle Opener

This stainless steel fork contraption is the perfect tool for your summer cookouts! $7.99 [link]

Simpsons Talking Bottle Opener

Each time you use it this great bottle opener gives you one of three great Homer Simpson phrases! It will have you in stitches, whether you’re a Simpsons fan or not!

- 80% of the human body is water or in my case beer!

- To alcohol…the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems!

- Drink up, not drinking is only gonna make it worse!

£8.95 [link]

Skeleton Key Bottle Opener

The Key Bottle Opener can’t open a secret chest filled with gold dubloons. But, it can open a beer, which we figure is just as good. The Skeleton Key Bottle Opener is made from tough nickel steel and is the perfect size and shape to hang from your keychain. $9.95 [link]

LEGO Bottle Opener

Newspaper Bottle Opener

Opening a Beer Bottle with a Chain Saw

Open Beer with One Dollar Bill

The Future of Books by Kyle Bean

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Kyle Bean is an illustrator, designer, and self-proclaimed “maker of things”.

The idea behind his project, “The Future of Books”, is to illustrate what many of us believe to be the future of books…

Kyle Bean is currently studying Illustration at the University of Brighton. To view more of his work, visit his portfolio. [link]

Muwi - Innovative Lawn Mower

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Four South Korean designers came up with a new concept for a lawn mower.

Muwi is an innovative lawn mower that calculates the size of the lawn and automatically cuts the grass. As the grass cuttings accumulate inside the machine, Muwi constructs and compresses them into cylindrical blocks.

The blocks can become balls for children to play with or be combined to make a chair or anything else you can think of. After the blocks are used, they can be left to return to nature.

[via IDSA]

Magnetic Shelves by Henry Julier

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Henry Julier’s Magneto Shelves can be attached to any magnetic surface.

Each shelf contains between one and three neodymium magnets, which are very powerful and allow for a strong connection to your fridge or whiteboard.

LEGO Inspired Desktop Calendar

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This LEGO-inspired calendar will look great on your desk or anywhere else.

It consists of three blocks that can be stacked upon one another. To change the date/month/day, just press the top of the appropriate block.

You can get one of these calendars for around $27 USD [link]

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Crazy Service 24 Austria Advertisement

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Service 24 Austria is a Break-down Service that is there for its customers around the clock.

To advertise this service, a car with a mechanic working underneath it - represented by two plastic legs sticking out - drove around the city.

Advertising Agency: Jung von Matt, Vienna, Austria

Collection of Unique Wallet Designs

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Today’s post features a collection of unique and creative wallet designs.

Air Mail Envelope Wallet

Made from a one single sheet of Tyvek, (no stitching or parts that can be ripped or torn). [link]

NES Controller Wallet

Another reinvention of this gaming classic… [link]

Crossword Wallet

Measures 4”x4.5” folded. ID and credit card slots, as well as a deep slot for cash/left overs. [link]

Dollar Bill Money Clip

Same size and feel as the cash it holds. [link]

Duct Tape Wallet

Made from Super Duct Tape (specifically engineered so that your wallet won’t lift, peel, or get sticky), these duct tape wallets are one part high fashion, one part weekend warrior, and another part sheer cool. [link]

Illuminating Wallet

The “Walluminate” - a wallet that glows in the dark. [link]

Cassette Wallet

Retro wallets hand-made from cassette tapes. [link]

Dollar Bill Wallet

A small wallet to hold cards and money. Works best with crisp newer style bills with the presidents being off center.

Paper Wallet

Make a paper wallet in two minutes.

Hand Painting Art by Mario Mariotti

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Today’s inspiration comes from Mario Mariotti (1936-1997), an Italian artist from Florence, famous for his amazing hand painting art.

Collection of Cool Toaster Designs

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Modern toasters come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases our favorite examples of cool toaster designs.

The Scan Toaster

A toaster that can burn pretty much anything onto your morning slice, including the news.

The Scan Toaster connects to a PC over USB and downloads everything from local weather conditions and the current time to the morning’s news headlines. [link]

Toaster Teapot

Tea and toast - perfect combination. [link]

Nahamer T450 Toaster

The Nahamer T450 is the first environmentally sustainable toaster. It is 20% faster and uses half the energy of a standard 900W toaster by having close-proximity low-temperature heating elements. If only one slice of bread it inserted then only one side of the toaster is turned on.

The window allows you to monitor the brownness of your toast and the Toast Drop system slides your toast straight onto a plate, ready to be eaten. [link]

Transparent Toaster Concept

This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. Although the glass does not currently get hot enough to toast bread, the vendor explained with some R&D this application may be possible. [link]

Trabo “Toast” Toaster

The shiny toaster from Trabo allows you to toast your bread in style.

It’s designed by Gae Aulenti and it comes with a chrome finish, details in red, and the word ‘Toast’ written with embossed letters on the sides. [link]

Skull Toaster

This toaster puts skulls on your toast every morning. [link]

Six Part Toaster

The Radical Six Part Toaster by Matt Gossington rotates and heats the toast in single compartments. [link]

Reggeli Toaster

Contemporary design to suit the modern lifestyle. Toaster has been designed from observing user needs. When not in use the board acts as a lid keeping the toaster clean. When in use, the board acts as one of the following: toast rack, cutting board, and butter board. [link]

Rollertoaster

This toaster not only toasts bread, but it also allows the user to watch the slice magically transform before their eyes—from cold and squishy to hot ‘n crispy! Rollertoaster’s compact footprint is exceptionally smaller than conventional toasters and its form is modern, clean-lined, and adaptable to any environment. [link]

V13R Campagna Motors 3 Wheel Roadster

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The V13R 3-wheel roadster from Campagna Motors features side-by-side seating for two adults and integrated cargo space. It costs $39,995.00 and is perfect for weekend getaways, if you can afford it.

The V13R is available in 3 colors with assorted trim. Both the Brilliant Black and the Inferno Red version come with chromed roll bars, sub frame, swingarm and A-arm assemblies. The headlight bezel and the front grill are also chromed. The Bright Silver version has jet black powder coated roll bars, sub frame, swingarm and A-arm assemblies for a bad attitude.

Pedestrian Street Art by Peter Gibson

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Peter Gibson (aka Roadsworth) began painting the streets of Montreal in the fall of 2001. He was motivated by a desire for more bike paths in the city and a questioning of “car culture” in general.

In the fall of 2004, Roadsworth was arrested for his nocturnal activities and charged with 53 counts of mischief. Despite the threat of heavy fines and a criminal record he received a relatively lenient sentence which he attributes in part to the public support he received subsequent to his arrest.

Since that time, Roadsworth has received various commissions for his work and continues to be active in both visual art and music.

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Edit: the above artwork is by Banksy, also a great artist.

[for more art by Peter Gibson, visit roadsworth.com]

Collection of Cool Umbrella Designs

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Today we showcase our favorite examples of creative umbrella designs.

Electric Umbrella

The Electric Umbrella will glow with many pinpoints of light. Carry the sun and the stars with you at night! Perfect for night-time strolls through the countryside or just being silly. And it’s dimmer adjustable so you can set how bright you want to be - anywhere from dim ambient light for strolling in the dark to carrying your own portable supernova beacon of light! [link]

Tandem Umbrella

An umbrella built for two. [link]

Plumo Pearlised Umbrella

Pagoda shaped umbrella in a slightly shimmering, light taupe colour with shiny black handle and long tassel. Suitable for rain and sun. [link]

Lightsaber Umbrella

Cool umbrella for any Star Wars fan. [link]

Polite Umbrella

Polite Umbrella is a shrinkable umbrella that enables users to morph its shape in order to reduce occupied space and to increase user maneuverability. Users can easily adjust their umbrellas anytime by pulling a handle so that they can protect themselves from harsh winds or bumping into others. [link]

Monopoly Umbrella

Monopoly Deluxe ‘Walker’ Umbrella or Monopoly Mini Folding Umbrella.

The Brelli Umbrella

The World’s first 100% biodegradable umbrella, made with a unique biodegradable plastic canopy and bamboo. [link]

Umbuster Umbrella

The Umbuster is an Umbrella with an ergonomically positioned knuckle duster handle configuration. [link]

Pileus The Internet Umbrella

Pileus is an umbrella connected to the Internet to make walking in rainy days fun. Pileus has a large screen on the top surface, a built-in camera, a motion sensor, GPS, and a digital compass, and it provides two main functions; A Social Photo-sharing and A 3D Map Navigation. [link]

Pileus Demo Video

Really Cool Washable Mouse from Belkin

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Belkin’s Washable Mouse is a water-resistant mouse that can survive spills and can be hand-washed under the faucet to stay clean.

Of course, this washability doesn’t come at the cost of features: The mouse employs an optical engine with 1200 dpi for high sensitivity that works on many household surfaces, including upholstery, glass, and wood. A scroll pad allows both vertical and horizontal scrolling with one easy touch.

Washable Mouse at CES 2008 Video

You can buy it at Amazon for $29.99 [link]

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Clever campaign for OSO Food Wrap by DDB Sydney advertising agency.

Don’t expect your food to look after itself.

MX Air - Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse

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The Logitech MX Air rechargeable cordless mouse tracks motion even after you lift it in the air, making it great for home theater PC users and presentations.

In the air, it works like a cross between a remote control and a wand as you simultaneously wave the mouse in all directions and press its buttons to navigate.

Logitech MX Air Video

You can buy it at Amazon for $115.99 [link]

Cigno Teapot by Adam Hammerman

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Creative teapot by Adam Hammerman that is shaped like a bird.

Cigno is a form development based around the structure of a teapot. It’s an organically inspired shape, meant to be tactile in every sense.

Greenville Literacy Association Ads

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Creative campaign by the Bounce Agency created to generate book donations for the Greenville Literacy Association.

Have any books lying around?

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