23 Tilting Innovations - From Tilted Glass Tables to Modern Bridges::Thinking outside of the box may sometimes entail actually designing outside of those lines as well, which these tilting innovations demonstrate. By bringing a dynamic angle to objects and structures, your… [More]

Handmade Advent Calendars - DIY Fillings are a Creative Way to Count Down to X-Mas::Advent calendars have been a Christmas highlight for decades, but with increasing focus on better diets and lifestyles, eating chocolate for 24 days straight in December doesn't hold appeal to health-conscious… [More]

Barbie Ornaments - Deck the Halls With Plastic Dolls, Falalala-Lalalala::I’m not sure if the designer actually sliced off doll faces to create these Barbie ornaments, but it sure looks like it! G. Jarvis Jewelry created these ultra girlie Christmas tree ornaments using items… [More]

Crazy Hacker Laptops - Kohjinsha'S Dual Screen Laptop Lets You Program Anytime, Anywhere::I don’t really understand the need for more than one computer screen, I know computer programmers and other tech loving types use them. So maybe there is a purpose for Kohjinsha’s dual screen laptop. This… [More]

Insect-Inspired Architecture - The Taipei Cicada Pop Music Center Mixes Bold Forms with Pop Culture::The Taipei Cicada pop music center proposal of taking a nearly extinct sound producing insect in Taipei and roughly translating it into an architectural form to exhibit the Pop music culture of Taiwan… [More]

Chic Cozy Accessories - The De Nada A/W 2009 Collection Contains Classy Knits::Fab Sugar definitely did pick the perfect time to showcase the De Nada A/W 2009 collection. Specializing in handmade knits for both men and women, the fashion accessory house offers a perfect harmony between… [More]

Retro-Inspired Concept Cars - The Luxurious, Sleek and Eco-Friendly Bugatti Type 57 Concept::A Bugatti Type 57 concept is courtesy of the imagination of Edwin Conan. This sleek concept car is a retro-inspired auto influenced heavily by the 1930s original Bugatti Type 57. In fact, the Bugatti… [More]

51 Color-Changing Innovations - From Color-Shifting Books to Rainbow Shower Tiles::If colors are reflective of our moods and environments, which are constantly in flux, it’s no wonder there are so many color-changing innovations created in attempt to keep up. This cluster, however,… [More]

18 Gifted Ribbons - From DIY Prize Ribbons to Spiraling Urban Seating::These gifted ribbons evoke a celebratory spirit that the world needs to embrace. I mean, one of the things I enjoy most about the holiday season, in particular, involves gifts, but not in the way one might… [More]

Multi-Media Patio Heaters - Poseidon Keeps You Toasty, Informed and Plugged in Outside::The Poseidon outdoor heater not only keeps you toasty while you’re outside but also keeps you entertained. How many times have you wanted to step outside for a smoke break or to check on a winter bbq meal… [More]

Posh Stradavarian Speakers - The Opere Sonore Speakers by Fabio Ognibeni are Expensive::The wacky-looking Opere Sonore speakers by Fabio Ognibeni cost $263,000. The insane price tag is matched only by the bizarre look of these audio instruments. Eccentric billionaires may scoff at the cost… [More]

Glowing Pink Displays - Studio Raar Highlights Le Coq Sportif Shoes With Neon Lighting::If you're all about innovative design like Studio RAAR, having your office or store reflect that is a great way to flaunt your alignment with your brand. These images of the ultra futuristic concept… [More]

Country-Inspired Carryalls - Chanel Handbags for Spring/Summer 2010::Do you remember the Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 collection-if not here’s a refresher-the runway show took place in a barnyard and featured the literal, physical manifestation of a model-filled romp in the… [More]

Gaga-fied Fashion Collections - The PLOTZ AW 2009 Line Allows For Individual Expression::Although the PLOTZ AW 2009 line is probably not inspired by Lady Gaga, it’s hard not to draw similarities from the painted face to the eclectic fashions and eccentric poses. Some may feel that the comparison… [More]

Blinged-Out Laptops - Smartbook AG's Sparkling Zenid GC Crystal Smartbook::For some, technology gets better with sparkles, which has given rise to Swarovski-cizing gadgets. Behold the Zenid GC Crystal Smartbook, a laptop from China-based Smartbook AG that takes the cake when… [More]

Recreating Rain Reservoirs - Waterpleinen Public Parks Will Have Kids Singing For Rain::If a challenge seems so impossible to beat, perhaps it’s not supposed to be beat, but creatively conquered by working with it, which is just what these Waterpleinen Public Parks propose to do. Rain is… [More]

Polish Designer Lodgings - The Andels Hotel Mixes Style and New Wave Innovations::I never really thought of Poland as being a Mecca for rad and innovative design, but it looks like I may be the one with egg on my face here. The Andels Hotel in Lodz (Poland’s second biggest city) is… [More]

Office Supply Lighting - The Paperclip Lamp Creates Light, Won’t Hold onto Papers::If you're really into office supplies and just can’t get enough of the various holders, filers, and refillable do-dads that permeate your existence, you might want to sit down while I tell you about the… [More]

Superhero Seating - The Elegant and Simple Cape Chair by Nea Studio::The Cape Chair by Nea Studio is a sleek and elegant dining chair. A double-curved cape-like back makes this seat seem like a superhero of chairs ready to sashay down the red carpet. The Cape Chair comes… [More]

Pony Print Kicks - The Converse Japan December 2009 Release is Covet Worthy::I am seriously starting to rethink my choice of habitation location. I mean, Japan gets all the good stuff. Like the Converse Japan December 2009 release, a limited, Japan only line of shoes that are probably… [More]

Stretchable Work Tables - Lukas Peet’s Surface Tension Writing Desk Adapts to Writing Needs::I hardly find myself writing with a normal pen and paper anymore (it’s true, I take word processing for granted) but if I did, the Surface Tension writing desk by Dutch designer Lukas Peet is the perfect… [More]

Space Age Tea Servers - The Alessi Silver Tea and Coffee Server Makes Your Afternoon More Luxurious::I always find it mighty embarrassing when I have people over and I don’t have the right serving platter. I want something that screams "I have money and I like things that look like spaceships!” Well,… [More]

Serrated Saw Platforms - The Camilla Skovgaard Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection::The Camilla Skovgaard Spring/Summer 2010 collection contains the designer’s signature saw-like platforms and sleek, minimalist designs. This season, the shoes take on a sculptural quality and makes use… [More]

Tilting Cultural Centers - The Nabito Architects Theater Complex Has Swagger::Sometimes some swagger is all that’s needed to add that bit of spice to something, as with the Nabito Architects Theater Complex. With its gangster lean, the building definitely adds some dynamic flavor… [More]

Nifty Neon Stilettos - The Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 Shoe Collection::If you are looking for intricately designed, electric-colored shoes for Spring than look no further than the Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The famed shoe designer mixes exotic skins,… [More]

Modular Green Autos - The Eco Mobilité is an Electric Car That Riders Can Alter::Green car designers are focusing on versatility and user-friendliness, and the Eco Mobilité is at the top of the pack. The Eco Mobilité by French designer Josson Thomas is a low-cost electric vehicle… [More]

Steampunked Terrariums - Professor Alexander's Botanical Vasculum::Are getting ready to do all your holiday shopping? Need a gift for the person you never know what to buy for. How about you pick up a Professor Alexander’s Botanical Vasculum, the perfect steampunked terrarium… [More]

Eco-Impressionable Radionics - The Flexio Solar FM Radio Is Small Enough to be a Stocking Stuffer::I’ve just discovered a fantastic stocking stuffer and because of the holiday spirit coursing through me, I’ve decided to share it with you: the Flexio Solar FM Radio. This chic, easily portable gadget… [More]

Inflated Calligraphy Art - Modern Balloon Vases from Shun Kawakami::These beautiful black and white images of balloon vases are a collaboration between artists Shun Kawakami, balloon artist Daisy Ballon, calligrapher Gen Miyamura and photographer Yuu Kawakami. These fascinating… [More]

Topsy Turvy Architecture - The MAD Urban Forest Combines Nature With Urban City Life::I used to have this phobia that buildings could topple over, and looking at the MAD Urban Forest sky scraper, I feel that it was a legitimate fear. Although inspired by the beautiful, mountainous landscape… [More]

Scrolled Medical Mobiles - The Lu Yin Relexer Performs Physicals While Taking Calls::In our health conscious era, the Lu Yin Relexer doesn’t seem as bizarre as it might sound after this brief description. I mean, who doesn’t need (not want) their cell phone to be able to, essentially,… [More]

Communicative Jewelry - The Chic and Elegant Dial Wristwatch Phone::Turning phones into mini-computers and music players is commonplace these days but what about turning them into jewelry? The Dial wristwatch phone is just such a phone-it combines the elegance of a bracelet… [More]

Giant Tarantula Backpacks - Furry Spider Does Double Duty as Book Bag::This giant tarantula backpack was built to fill a custom bookbag order. Tamara, an Australian artist with a page on furaffinity, made the huge arachnid for its proud owner, Kevin. Tamera takes commissions… [More]

Hot Customized Branding - DIY 3D Printed Branding Irons from Shapeways::Shapeways, the 3D printing company, has a new co-creator for making mini-branding irons that work with a lighter. Users type in text or provide a logo and the Shapeways folks model and 3D print the information… [More]

Classy Body Kits - SpeedArt PS9 650 Panamera Has Porsche Ground Effects You'll Actually Want::I’m not huge on body kits or ground effects, but the SpeedArt PS9 650 Panamera has some modifications that even I can get behind. This modified four-door beauty will debut at the Essen Motor Show, and… [More]

40 Disposable Features - From Disposable Pet Bowls to Disposable Panties::Items that are disposable may not be the most green friendly products, but they certainly are helpful when you are low on cash and time. I can’t tell you how grateful my college-self was when I ran into… [More]

Psycho Snow White Art - Edwin Vasquez Olaechea Re-Creates the Classic Disney Character::Edwin Vasquez Olaechea is an artist out of Lima, Peru who has re-created Snow White in a way that portrays her as less than pure. Featuring tattered clothing, tats and a look that would scare most Disney… [More]

Aggressive Sport Coupes - 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Isn't Your Grandma's Caddy::You might think that a Cadillac that isn’t a CTS-V is for boomers, but the recently unveiled 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe proves you dead wrong. This two-door is the first we’ve seen from Cadillac in about… [More]

10 Modern Mailboxes - From Mini McMansion Mailboxes to the Apple Mailbox::Funny how I no longer immediately think of the fruit when I hear the term Apple mailbox. Damn you Apple, you control my life! I just angrily typed that on a Mac. I can’t win. From mini McMansion mailboxes… [More]

Swank Entry-Level SUVs - The 2010 GMC Terrain Delivers on Convenience, Comfort & Value::A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to drive a 2010 GMC Terrain from San Diego to Las Vegas en route to the 2009 SEMA show. A couple of five-hour road trips and a few jaunts around town were all… [More]

DIY Prize Ribbons - Give Yourself First Prize With This Award-Winning Home Craft Project::Handmade extraordinaire Amy Merrick has created step-by-step instructions for creating your own prize ribbons. Merrick says that she was inspired the film National Velvet, which got her mind going on horse… [More]

Fluid Psychedelic Sculptures - Jacci Den Hartog at the Rosamund Felsen Gallery::Jacci Den Hartog has an exhibit that screams creativity at the Rosamund Felsen Gallery in Santa Monica, California. The colorful sculptures are like acid-washed rivers frozen in a moment, then suspended… [More]

Sushi Furniture - Mimi Tin's Fishy Furniture is Interior Decor for Sushi Lovers::Atlanta-based Designer Mimi Tin’s idea for her Sushi Style line of furniture came to her in grad school as an assignment fulfillment to create a piece of furniture from a design period.  She chose pop… [More]

Geometric Mouths - Retro-Futuristic 'Cacophonie' Project Reexamines How We Communicate::Imagine a world where people have a geometric shaped gaping hole instead of a mouth and that’s what you would see if Cacophonie played out. Cacophonie is a long term ‘retro-futuristic’ multimedia project… [More]

Eccentric Eyewear Lookbooks - Are Ksubi Sunglasses as Cool as the Photos of Them?::Admittedly, these Ksubi sunglasses are awesome. But are they as awesome as the lookbook they’re in? The photos, which do feature the eyewear, are eye-catching in themselves. Just a few models pose with… [More]

Coveted Credenzas - Caleb Woodard Furniture Pieces are Works of Art::The credenza is an often overlooked piece of furniture. Sitting there at the side of the room, it rarely attracts attention—unless, of course, it’s a credenza designed by Caleb Woodard Furniture. Then… [More]

40 Terrifically Textured Tiles - From Artistic Mosaics to Inspired Home Design::Tiles are great for home design. They’re durable, they’re sturdy, and they can be used in a myriad of ways. Just take a look at these terrifically textured tiles for some of ways that tiles add personality… [More]

95 Super Skyscrapers & Towers - From Dancing Dubai Towers to Solar-Powered Skyscrapers::This cluster of skyscrapers and towers isn't for those with a fear of heights. From towering designs that are just concepts to in-the-flesh architecture, these incredible feats of construction are eye-popping… [More]

Controller-Shaped Cameras - NOVA DSLR by Erin Fong Looks Like a Video Game Console::DSLR cameras have changed how we capture the moments in our lives forever, and this NOVA DSLR camera concept by Erin Fong shakes up this category even further by taking a gamer slant. The NOVA DSLR camera… [More]