Hey, do you have a Condom on You?

Hey, do you have a Condom on You?

With that question asked, most people are embarrassed to say yes. Now you don’t have to be. XYXX is a new design of Condom cases. Pulling the XYXX container from your pocket or purse will be pleasurable in more ways than one. Just to have the opportunity to show off this stylish, 6cm by 3cm by 1cm condom case will make you all proud and those who do not have one quite envious.

0 Designer: Jason Rubino

No More Black Pants with Blue Top

No More Black Pants with Blue Top

If you are like me, mornings are not your best friend, and being a bit of a procrastinator at picking out my clothes and having them ready for the next day is also another weakness of mine. Unfortunately, when I do wait until the morning of, to pick out what I am going to where for the day, it is usually during a time when my significant other is still sawing logs in the bed. That is why I am so excited about the new Invisilight design.

0 Designer: Gudmund Rebnord

Look No Further, Freedom Phone is here

Look No Further, Freedom Phone is here

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you might have gone traveling overseas and your current mobile phone doesn’t work? Well kiss those problems goodbye with the new Freedom Phone. Freedom Phone is a small pre-paid phone that is unique in design and unique in out it works. Upon arriving into the new country, you have the option of purchasing the Freedom Phone with 60, 100 or 200 minutes.

0 Designer: Vadim Kibardin

Why Not Take It With You?

Why Not Take It With You?

I know there are times that you are out at a restaurant and want to take the drinks you have with you. What happens when you are walking out to the car with too many things in your hands and you wish you would have asked for a drink carrier? Now we have the answer for you.

0 Designer: Sonyun Kang

Optimus Tactus

Optimus Tactus

I am not talking about a new Transformer Robot, but about a new design concept from Artemy Lebedev. The Optimus Tactus is a touch surface keyboard- Think ipod Touch, but as a keyboard. This little beauty is programmable to be a keyboard, a video player or can be programmed for what you would like for it to be for you.

0 Designer: Artemy Lebedev

A Desk/Shelf Variable

A Desk/Shelf Variable

I was recently in the market for a new desk for my home office. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much to choose from in the stores I was searching in. Until, I came across this most unique design from Martin Holzapfel. The Bureau is a distinctive desk design. Made from MDF, silvergrew lacquered, The Bureau is a design that all will enjoy. The design combines several functions into one design. It can be a desk and a shelf that is completely movable to the owners liking.

0 Designer: Martin Holzapfel

Best of Yanko Design - 2007

Best of Yanko Design – 2007

Happy New Year – I hope that you’re having a good one. I’ve got a day of shopping planned (Winter Sale starts today in Japan) – but wanted to leave something here on the blog for those of you with a little more time on your hands.

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect back on the year. This post contains some highlights for this blog and the top 10 design from the last 12 months of archives.

The Lamborghini Reventón

The Lamborghini Reventón

When you see a Lamborghini, you see style, elegance, power and performance. Top of the line in all it has to offer inside and out. Lamborghini has always been a car that is truly unique and one that out performs all others. With the birth of the new Lamborghini Reventon, the style, power and performance has been knocked up several notches.

0 Designer: Lamborghini

Who are You Inviting to Your House for the Holidays?

Who are You Inviting to Your House for the Holidays?

It is now officially the Holiday Season and I am quite sure many of you will be going to parties, and enjoying fun times with family and friends. So why not invite Peggy to your home for the Holidays? Peggy is not a person, but a design created by Chetan Sorab. Peggy is a wonderfully functional tool to help make parties the best on the block. This design is both a can opener and 30ml mixer that can open bottles of beer or mix the perfect drink for your holiday festivities.

0 Designer: Chetan Sorab

Water Conservation in the Bath

Water Conservation in the Bath

Conserving water is important in today’s world. We waste more water than we should. As relaxing as taking a long, hot bath in deep water is to relieve stress, we must think about the effects that has on our environment. That is why designer Lyndon Craig designed the Peak Bath. The Peak Bath was designed to fit the contour of our bodies while we are sitting in a tub taking a bath.

0 Designer: Lyndon Craig

Don’t Break the Piggybank

Don’t Break the Piggybank

In a somewhat unusual design by Derrik Wang, the Piggybank is one where you want to keep your money safe. This design is to help people save money and not spend it. The piggybank has a clever way of keeping you out and guarding your stash of money.

0 Designer: Derrick Wang

Water Bar

Water Bar

The waterfall was created by a group of men for a public display in the heart of Tokyo in 2006. The architecture was designed by Tadao Ando and the “waterfall” optical glass bar was designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and installation was performed by Olafur Eliasson. Together, this group of men created what appears to be a bar made from water.

0 Designer: Tokujin Yoshioka

Music to Your Ears

Music to Your Ears

In a day where portable music devices are a must have, and the desire for “chill-out” time is even more crucial, designers are hearing what we need and making those needs a reality. Designers Per Arlander, Madlene Linstrom and Ozgur Tasar have created the MPillow which uses both light and sound to create those moments of relaxation and calmness. The pillow can be used as the consumer sees fit.

0 Designer: Ozgur Tasar