A Guitarist Must Have
The PIK stool combines the joy of playing music with the elegance and comfort of modern furniture design. Targeted specifically at acoustic guitar players, the…
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Even a Toilet Can Be Cute
Old-school “water-closets” (those toilets with the reservoir mounted on the wall, suspended above the bowl) use gravity to force water into the bowl. While effective,…
More than just a bucket…
In a surprising merging of products, the Solar Energy Bucket serves as a multifunctional tool for anyone who likes to rough it. At first glance…
iNipple!
… and iEgg, and iCam! Together they form the Bo-Bi Baby Monitor System- the total package when it comes to watching little ones from a…
Distil Union’s Wally Case Review
We’re a big fan of Distil Union’s products and the Wally Case is no exception. Though it’s a Kickstarter project, I have no doubt they’ll…
The light at the end of the tunnel.
Glow is a low-cost, low-maintenance, and low-tech solution for providing efficient, effective lighting to the developing world. The device uses phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) powder, which absorbs…
Shell to Dwell
Jerusalem is known for its vertical communities that climb from hillside to hillside. This proposal for the area applies the modernist concept developed in the…
Pebble Watch Facelift
The “ttmm” collection of wristwatch apps was designed for specifically for smartwatches with 144×168 pixel screens such as Pebble and Kreyos. 15 different face options…
Best Bluetooth Speaker Under $70?
Is this the best bluetooth speaker for under $70? I’ve tried many portable speakers and man, they’ve come a long away. They’re loud, bassy, and…
From Wine to Light
Nearly 200,000 wine barrels are retired each year in California. Although some end up as planters or firewood, many are destined for landfills. Designer Dale…
Your Own Holographic Chef!
Who wouldn’t want Gordon Ramsey to scream at them while crafting their cooking skills?! The Humaleon system brings the top chef and other favorites directly…
A Lumberjack’s Wet Dream
One of my personal favs, Duffy London, explores macabre-chic with the latest additional to the Grimm Collection: the Woodsman Axe Table. Inspired by the Brothers…
2013 A’ Design Award Winners – A Quick Glimpse
I am a big fan of designers that are proactive in putting themselves out there in the spotlight. It takes a good dose of courage…
Expected iPhone 6
Is designer Heo Leo onto something? Not sure, but his analysis of recent redesigns by Apple has some weight to it. No wonder his iPhone…
Sculpture of Sound
iN.cline is a sculptural audio object that’s as functional as it is funky. The playful form allows the user to rotate the single directional speaker…
Crazy About Concrete
The Concrete Reader desk lamp creates the perfect spotlight for reading. At about 300x500mm, it’s not too big or too small… just right for illuminating…