 30 Badass SUVs - From Wagon-Wheeled Hummers to Futuristic Green SUV Design::Let's face it: With the rise of the green movement, the SUV got a pretty bad rap. Some of it was well-deserved--after all, many SUV drivers could easily do away with their gas-guzzling whips and drive… [MORE] |
 Bedroom-Ready Boots - Lascivious Footwear That Begs to Be Seen::Several pairs of thigh-high leather boots were seen pounding the catwalk this season, seducing both the runway as well as the audience. Pure and unabated sex appeal was the message conveyed through this… [MORE] |
 35 Baby Clothing Innovations - From Temperature-Sensing Apparel to Moustaches for Babies::If you thought baby clothing was boring, you're in for a surprise. You won't find baby blue and pastel pink in this slideshow, but you will find rockstar baby fashion, moustaches, toupees, doctors' scrubs,… [MORE] |
 25 Hellacious Helicopter Innovations - From Futuristic Flying Vehicles to Flying Hotels::If you've ever seen or been on a ride in a helicopter, you're well aware of how badass they are. These hellacious helicopter innovations showcase their great adaptability and design potential.
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 90 Plastic Surgery Innovations - From Freaky Implants to Organic Botox Alternatives::Whether you like it or not, plastic surgery is one of the hallmarks of Western culture. Botox, boob jobs and tummy tucks turn middle-aged women into twentysomethings again, effectively leveling out the… [MORE] |
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 30 Homeless Innovations - From Pop-Up Inflatable Shelters to Bumvertising::According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 3.5 million adults and children are homeless over the course of a year.
This astonishing statistic has inspired a number… [MORE] |
 Technicolor Hair - Amber Rose Channels a Chia Pet With New Bright Green 'Do::Is hypercolor hair the hottest thing for Summer ‘09? Over the weekend, Amber Rose’s green hair was snapped by hungry paps outside a Hollywood club. The denim, green, turquoise, pink, and yellow of Amber… [MORE] |
 Charitable Sports Cars - Romero Britto’s Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS Research::Whether you think pop artist Romero Britto’s Bentley Continental is gorgeous or ghastly, you can’t deny that it’s charitable. The painted luxury sports car was created for Romero Britto’s ‘Come to My World’… [MORE] |
 45 Beautiful Body Paint Features - From Commercial Body Painting to Illusory Skin Art::Body paint is at once beautiful, titillating and extraordinary. Body painting turns human skin into a canvas, 'clothing' and moving art.
These body paint features showcase body painting at its best.… [MORE] |
 Fairytale Home Decor - Alice in Wonderland Singing Flowers, Painted Roses & 'Drink Me' Bottles::'Alice in Wonderland' fans will love the fairytale home decor from Geek Details. Their Etsy shop contains goodies that die-hard Alice fans will instantly recognize, from clay cookies that say 'Eat Me'… [MORE] |
 Elbow Wing Jackets - Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009::Rick Owens’ elbow wing leather jacket is hotter than hot. A v-shaped, cropped front opens with an angled zipper and a funnel collar flap which can be closed or left hanging partially open.
The highlight… [MORE] |
 Social Networking Pillows - Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet Addicts::These social networking pillows by Craftsquatch feature the instantly-recognizable icons from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, MySpace, and FriendFeed in cushion form.
These hand-crafted social networking pillows… [MORE] |
 25 Transparent Fashions - From See-Through Dresses to Clear Haute Couture::These transparent fashions aren't for wallflowers. From see-through and sheer dresses to clear haute couture, these styles leave little to the imagination.
Click through the slideshow below to see transparent… [MORE] |
 Twitter Video Games - DieFailWhale Lets You Shoot Errors, Carnival-Style::Carnival games and Twitter have joined forces for DieFailWhale, an easy and absolutely addicting online game that lets you shoot the infamous Twitter fail whale as many times as possible using your mouse.… [MORE] |
 Sustainable Houseboats - MetroShip Revamps Living On Water With Prefab Boats::If you've always dreamed of living on a houseboat and drifting off to sleep in some faraway port of call, try these MetroShip prefab houseboats on for size.
MetroShip sustainable houseboats are comprised… [MORE] |
 Goldfish Hotels - D-reizen Goudvissen Hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport::Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is the new home of a hotel for goldfish. Travel agent D-reizen, with the help of Olympic swimming champion Maarten van der Weijden, has opened the Goudvissen Hotel so travelers… [MORE] |
 30 Humorous Takes on Death - From Funny Funerals to Comical Caskets & Headstones::Death isn’t funny in itself, but the innovations in this slideshow use humor to lighten up a very heavy subject. For some, these creations, celebrations and products will be offensive; for others, however,… [MORE] |
 20 Forest Getaways - Ways to Integrate Woodland Views Into Your World::Whether you live in the wilderness or are an avowed city-dweller, these forest getaways are sure to inspire some wanderlust.
We've included a wide range of forest getaways, from architecture located in… [MORE] |
 Urban Retrospectives - The Mannahatta Project Compares 1609 Manhattan to 2009::The Mannahatta Project explores what Manhattan was like in 1609, well before the area became defined by manmade landmarks like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden.
The Mannahatta Project… [MORE] |
 16 Glass Architecture Designs - From Clear Glass Houses to Transparent Bridges::It’s said that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, and I can’t help but wonder about the moral constitution of the inhabitants of these incredible glass architecture designs.
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 Glass Restaurants - Nomiya Opens on the Roof of Palais de Tokyo::Nomiya, a Japanese word for ‘little bars,’ is a chic new restaurant designed by the French artist Laurent Grasso and his brother that is located on the roof of one of the coolest landmarks in Paris—Palais… [MORE] |
 Steampunk Biker Jewelry - Gear-Laden Wrist Cuff for Badass Fixed-Gear Riders::This leather wrist cuff from Steampunk Sweet Shoppe is a fixed-gear bike rider’s dream. It’s essentially steampunked biker jewelry, with vintage-looking industrial gears adorning the face of the cuff and… [MORE] |
 15 Snake-Inspired Fashions - From Slithering Snakelaces to Medusa-Approved Apparel::From Medusa to modern-day runway models, the snake has been a mainstay of fashion. These snake-inspired styles range from snakeskin apparel to slithering snakelaces and Medusa-approved jewelry.
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 45 Badass Backpacks - From Backpack Bikes to Bulletproof Knapsacks::You may not have worn a backpack since your high school days, but these badass packpacks definitely are way too cool to be just rocked during school.
From backpack bicycles to ones with built-in boomboxes,… [MORE] |
 Baked Shirt Designs - Threadcakes Gallery Recreates Threadless T-Shirts in Edible Form::If you thought Threadless t-shirts were great, check out this selection of Threadcakes--edible cakes created to mimic existing Threadless designs.
I've selected ten of my favorite Threadcakes designs… [MORE] |
 Sinful Photo Shoots - Fransisca Smith Captures the Seven Deadly Sins::Fransisca Smith's 'Seven Deadly Sins' is a photographic representation of those infamous naughty behaviors--vanity, gluttony, envy, lust, greed, sloth, and wrath, respectively.
Fransisca Smith captures… [MORE] |
 Vintage Housewife Shoots - Natascha Zivadinovic Makes Staying at Home Look Hot::Natascha Zivadinovic’s ‘Die Unvollendete’ is a mix between pin-up glamour, burlesque and ‘Desperate Housewives.’ Natascha Zivadinovic’s model makes mundane household chores like brewing coffee, baking… [MORE] |
 Vintage-Inspired Aprons - Rad Retro Kitchen Apparel Lets You Cook in Style This Summer::These adorable handmade vintage-inspired aprons are enough to get any fashionista off the computer and into her kitchen to cook. While most of these were inspired by vintage aprons of the 1950s and 1960s,… [MORE] |
 Poorgeois People - Exploring the Cultural Camouflage of Under-the-Radar-Rich::A new style has emerged and redefined the status symbol of poor. Called, not simply, the Poorgeoisie, this group of wealthy hipsters spends luxurious amounts to look like hobos. Despite the recession,… [MORE] |
 Kooky Japanese Plushies - The Atomic Yeti and Friends by Monsterosity::Monsterosity is the home of the Atomic Yeti, Jib and the Pink Razor Back Piranha. They are a collection of fun stuffed critters handmade with vintage Japanese silk fabric and other fine materials, including… [MORE] |
 3rd Grader History Lessons - College Humor Notes a Crayon-Filled View of America's Past::Brian Murphy posted this crayon-drawn hilarity in light of yesterday's July 4th holiday. The drawings depict the history of America as told and drawn by an 8-year-old. The drawings mention momentous periods… [MORE] |
 Prison Domes - Inmates Get a Taste of Mother Nature Thanks to Van der Sluis::There is no reason why inmates should be cut-off from the glories of mother earth, that is why designer Van der Sluis created this dome for prisons. This dome is ideal for inmates who are playing sports… [MORE] |
 Cat-Throwing - Vice Magazine Snaps Some Questionably Fashionable Photos::Vice Magazine always manages to stay on the cutting-edge by pushing the boundaries of what we deem to be ‘normal.’ Fashion shoots are usually associated with skinny models, not throwing cats.
This self-admittedly… [MORE] |
 Vegetation-Fueled Vehicles - Project Nomad Looks and Moves Like an Agile Lion::In the future, fueling your vehicle could be as simple as letting it dine on nature's vegetation. At least, so functions Project Nomad by Jason Battserby, a concept vehicle that also works to energize… [MORE] |
 Room-Wrapping Rainforests - Asisi's Illuminated Amazon Panorama by Alexander von Humboldt::Yadegar Asisi created this enormous Amazon panorama image based on illustrations by Alexander von Humboldt. The 30 meter high and 106 meter wide image features rainforest trees with roots like spindly… [MORE] |
 Basketball Artists - Nike Basketball Players Let Out Their Artistic Side in Colorful Ads::Basketball players let out their artistic side in these three ads from the advertising agency McCann Worldgroup in Hong Kong. The three images are all posters which were handmade by Nike Basketball League… [MORE] |
 36 Patriotic Innovations - From 4th of July Worthy Fashion to Union Jack Auto Wraps::With the 4th of July and Canada Day celebrations this week, we thought it would be a good opportunity to look at some of the unique patriotic things people do to celebrate their nationality.
From patriotic… [MORE] |
 Illuminated Giant Lotuses - O*GE's Solar-Powered Glowing Night Garden in Jerusalem::O*GE's solar-powered Night Garden was an enchanting feature of the "Light in Jerusalem Festival" this June.
Created by Gaston Zahr & Merav Eitan, giant (4 ft) lotus blossoms recharge by the sun during… [MORE] |
 63 Unique Modern Bookshelves - From the Living Shelf to Gravity-Defying Bookcases::This cluster takes a look at some of the most unique modern bookshelves.
Even with more people moving over to ebooks, we're unlikely to see the extinction of the paper book in this lifetime. However,… [MORE] |
 Kid Killing Commercials - The Pedestrian Council of Australia Uses Scare Tactics in New Ads::The Pedestrian Council of Australia drives their message home with their shocking new advertisements created by none other than Saatchi & Saatchi in Sydney, Australia.
With help from photographer Gary… [MORE] |
 50 Tranquil Outdoor Lights - From Solar Powered Lamps to Floating Fire Lanterns::There’s something very peaceful about tranquil outdoor lighting. Whether it’s the glowing embers of a fire, the soft pulsating glow of a firefly, the dancing of the stars against a clear summer night sky… [MORE] |
 Conductive Body Paint - ‘Music Box’ Dancer Creates a Tune with ‘Bare’ Ink::Bare is an innovative body paint which allows small amounts of electricity to transfer though it to create all kinds of fun stuff. That's my technical lingo.
The paint is non-metallic, yet conductive.… [MORE] |
 Violent Film Tattoos - 10 Inked Dedications to Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange::Stanley Kubrick’s Clockwork Orange is a hardcore film full of violence, rape and murder. Therefore some people might find it difficult to understand why someone would want a scene or image from the film… [MORE] |
 Webcam Music Videos - "Tone of Everyday" by the Sours Features Fan Clips::The Japanese band Sours asked their fans to upload webcam videos with the goal to combine those to one kick ass music video.
The Sours prove that nowadays, you don't need expensive video equipment to… [MORE] |
 Twisted Wall Surfaces - DuPont Corian Goes From Flat Countertop to Flowing Shelves::DuPont Corian material has been transformed from flat kitchen counters to dynamic 3-dimensional wall surfaces and seating. Amanda Levete Architects created these ultra-modern lounge spaces for Milan Design… [MORE] |
 Humorous Headstones - Funny Slogans and Light-Hearted Designs for the Dead::Some of these headstones are both unique and hilarious. From headstones that say “That’s all folks!” to a Rolling Stones tombstone, these commemorating messages seem to show what the deceased person was… [MORE] |
 Fireworks Simulators - Sega Fireworks Projector Lets You Celebrate Any Day::Sega has released a fireworks projector in Japan which allows you to enjoy a fake pyrotechnic display any day of the year, including July 4th. Simulations of 55 different explosions will be available for… [MORE] |
 Romancing Robots - Hysterics Video Shows Robot Boy in Love with Human Girl::There are a lot of robots in the world, but only a few with feelings. In the music video of the band “Hysterics” you can see a robot boy who falls in love with a human girl.
The robot tries to figure… [MORE] |
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