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Furniture Fragrances
Furniture Fragrances
Artek and Comme des Garcons 'Standard' is a Unisex Scent
Here’s a quirky little collaboration for your viewing pleasure. Japanese fashion house Comme des Garçons has teamed up with Finnish furniture designer Artek to create a unisex scent called ‘Standard.’… MORE
Building Frame Furniture
Building Frame Furniture
The Philippe Malouin Gridlock Collection was Inspired by Bare Architectur
This interesting furniture arrangement is part of the Philippe Malouin Gridlock collection that was showcased at “The Dock” in London. It was inspired by architectural cross-braces. The Philippe Malouin… MORE
Papercraft Lamps
Papercraft Lamps
Cloud Walk Chandelier is a Beautiful Arts and Crafts Piece of Decor
Designer Jordy Fu unleashed his beautiful papercraft creation at the London Design Festival 2009. This awe-inspiring piece is called the Cloud Walk Chandelier and is composed of 25 different and smaller… MORE
Color Printer Pens
Color Printer Pens
Braun Markerfool Marker is an Innovative Inkjet Wonder
There is always a time throughout an artistic endeavour when you’re missing a much-needed colour. The Braun Markerfool Marker pen is the tool for you! The Braun Markerfool Marker pen is a device that… MORE
Shifting Tectonic Dinner Plates
Shifting Tectonic Dinner Plates
Middle Seat Plate is an Earthquake of Convenient Dining
At least once in your life you’ve been plagued with the middle seat at a restaurant. It always ends up being two uneven tables that makes eating a hassle and sometimes messy. The Middle Seat Plate is the… MORE
Picture-Framed Flowers
Picture-Framed Flowers
Polaroid Flower Vase Brings Back Iconic Photo Design
With digital photography being as common as celebrity nude photo leaks, the Polaroid was lost somewhere among the dinosaur bones and Roswell alien. Designer Jung Hwa Jin has decided to make an attempt… MORE
Fire Extinguisher Phones
Fire Extinguisher Phones
Play Pranks and Make Calls on This Cheeky Safety Device
I would hope that there are other fire safety tools in the house, especially when you own this fake fire extinguisher phone. The cheeky little device is exactly what it sounds like: a phone that looks… MORE
Overstocked Motorcycles
Overstocked Motorcycles
Already 2,294cc, 2010 Triumph Rocket 3 Gets 15% More Torque
For a motorcycle it always seems that the best is never enough to satisfy the hardcore gearhead. The 2010 Triumph Rocket 3 is slated as a thee-cylinder 2,294cc beast of a motorbike, but apparently that… MORE
Puzzle Pocket Knives
Puzzle Pocket Knives
Waiter's Friend is the Perfect Combination for All of Your Drinking Needs
Pocket knives always come with a billion different useless items that even if you knew how to use them, you still wouldn’t have anything to use them on. The Waiter’s Friend, however, is the perfect little… MORE
Phonograph Speakers
Phonograph Speakers
The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past
These UBER-retro speakers look like they came right out of the days of the first phonographs. They definitely have an added flair that makes them awesome modern speakers that are perfect for any sound… MORE
Halloween Shirt Equalizers
Halloween Shirt Equalizers
LED Sound-Activated Pumpkin T-Shirt is Musically Fun
If you want to get a rise out of your friends, I think the LED sound-activated pumpkin shirt is right for you. The LED sound-activated pumpkin t-shirt is powered by a battery pack that displays a multi-coloured… MORE
Evolving Motion Sensor Games
Evolving Motion Sensor Games
Release Date Set For Sony PS3 Motion Controller
In the epic battle of motion-sensor gaming, Sony has finally stepped up to the plate. With the Wii having continued success and Xbox’s Project Natal getting more attention then Megan Fox, it’s about time… MORE
In-Store Online Shopping
In-Store Online Shopping
Intel Point-of-Sale Kiosk Skips Sales Personnel But Not Fitting Rooms
Online shopping is an almighty gift to the consumer as far as speed and convenience is concerned. With the Intel Point-of-Sale Kiosk that experience just became pretty much foolproof. The Intel Point-of-Sale… MORE
Spikey Supercars
Spikey Supercars
BMW Lovos Concept is Sharp in Both Image and Texture
At first glance I didn’t really have an explanation for the BMW Lovos concept design by Anne Forschner. Simply put, the car is covered in plates that individually raise to perform different tasks. Okay,… MORE
Sleek Slow Cookers
Sleek Slow Cookers
Electrolux Cocoon Prepares Chicken and Fish With Focus on Human Needs
With the growing desire to save food Electrolux Cocoon is a perfect kitchen appliance to reduce waste and satisfy hunger. The Eectrolux Cocoon is a creatively designed device (somewhere between a pot… MORE
Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Let Your Child Command the Dark Side With the Darth Vader Halloween Get-Up
A child these days (especially these babies) wouldn’t have the slightest idea what ‘Star Wars’ is, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to dress them up in the iconic costumes in order to satisfy our own… MORE
Hot Wheel Auctions
Hot Wheel Auctions
1965 Dodge Deora Goes Up for Auction
The 1965 Dodge Deora can take it's place in fame as one of the original Hot Wheels cars of our time. What’s even better is that this iconic car, based on the Dodge A100, has been revived and will go up… MORE
Rusty Club Refurbishing
Rusty Club Refurbishing
Bar Guru Bar Gets a Bronze Revival by KLab Architecture
A local bar in a rundown area of Athens, Greece has been given a second life from the creative team at KLab Architecture. The project, Bar Guru Bar, involved covering an existing building with large rusted… MORE
Light Sensor Pool Tables
Light Sensor Pool Tables
The Obscura CueLight Brightens Up Billiard Ball Fun
This pool table is by far one of the coolest technological gizmos I’ve ever seen. It is called the Obscura CueLight and it is a whopping $200,000 worth of amazing design and tech. The revolutionary Obscura… MORE
Witty Overweight Illustrations
Witty Overweight Illustrations
Fatso Grafix ‘Illustrations' Shows Cheeky Twist on Chub
‘Illustrations’ by Fatso Grafix is a very interesting collection that could possibly be a play on the artist group's name, or just a cheeky view into different chubby characters. The portfolio simply… MORE
Chromed-Out Concept Supercars
Chromed-Out Concept Supercars
Bugatti Galibier 16C Pushes Luxury Cars the Shiny Limits
Whether it eventually turns out to be a bust or not, whenever Bugatti offers us something to look at, we can't help but stare. This new Bugatti Galibier 16C concept is a beautiful (projected 7-digit cost)… MORE
Mathematic Tables
Mathematic Tables
‘Square Root' from Josh Tuminella Unites Math and Decor
We’ve all been through the standard elementary school math that, for some, was torturous. It’s always interesting to see a design that takes a common symbol and uses it for creativity. Square Root is… MORE
Super Speed Cameras
Super Speed Cameras
Weisscam HS-2 High Speed Camera Blows the Doors Off of Video Capture
Never before has the world of video cameras seen capture capabilities like the new Weisscam HS-2 high speed camera. The bulky video recorder, after years of development, has the ability to capture 2000… MORE
Skyrocketing Robots
Skyrocketing Robots
Sandia National Laboratories Creates Hopping Robots For Outer Space Situations
Outer space is a very unpredictable journey for both humans and robots. While humans can think their way out of sticky situations, robots haven’t been so lucky. Now, Sandia National Laboratories has created… MORE
Handshaking Holograms
Handshaking Holograms
Group of Japanese Scientists Creates Touch-Sensitive Human Projections
A team of Japanese scientists have taken a revolutionary step in 3D technology. Using only ultrasonic waves and a Nintendo Wii controller, the team from Toyko University has created touch-sensitive human… MORE
Chopping Iconic Supercars
Chopping Iconic Supercars
The Lamborghini Reventon Convertible Top Turns Heads
The iconic image of a Lamborghini already turns heads in directions that the neck won’t turn, but now it’s on an entirely new level as the Lamborghini Reventon has been extra sexified with a convertible… MORE
DIY Submarine Dens
DIY Submarine Dens
Ship Builder Dean Johnstone Creates Subaquatic Home Theatre Theme
A home theatre is one thing, but an entire room built for that theatre is an unmatchable element. This amazing DIY project puts us into the underbelly of the sea with an amazing submarine den. The awesome… MORE
Massive Chess Sets
Massive Chess Sets
Spanish Designer Jaime Hayon Creates 'The Tournament' Board Game
This is the kind of artistic creation that I never thought I’d see outside of Harry Potter. The massive chess set is called ‘The Tournament’ and it was designed by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon. The Tournament… MORE
DIY Computer Cases
DIY Computer Cases
Mission-Style PC Case Reduces Clutter and Beautifes Your Desktop Tower
Sometimes the giant tower of your desktop computer can create an eyesore for the entire area. The Mission-style PC case from Jeffrey Stephenson is the perfect DIY project to create an extra piece of haute… MORE
Firefly Lamps
Firefly Lamps
Random Orbit from Christopher Moulder is a Play on Lovely Wildlife Lights
The Random Orbit lamp designed by Christopher Moulder is a creative and chic twist on home decor and wildlife. If you’ve ever seen a collection of fireflies whipping through the night sky then this lamp… MORE
Life-Sized Piranha Plants
Life-Sized Piranha Plants
Kalapusa Builds Acrylic Version of Iconic Mario Video Game Fixture
The piranha plants from the Mario video games were one of the most frustrating parts of the entire game (I know you know what I’m talking about). They were easy to get around but sometimes managed to clip… MORE
Robotic Bike Buddies
Robotic Bike Buddies
Never Ride Alone With Joules, the Tandem Bike Partner
Riding your bike alone can be relaxing, but it’s never as much fun as having a friend with you. This robotic bike buddy is named Joules. Joules is a very mechanically sound creation that allows you to… MORE
Conductive Phone Chargers
Conductive Phone Chargers
Duracell myGrid Operates When Occupied by Phones Only
With the help of some enhanced modern technology and the power of Duracell, phone charging is as simple as putting your phone down. The Duracell myGrid is a conductive pad that easily charges phones only… MORE
Cult Film Cakes
Cult Film Cakes
Relive the 'Star Wars' Phenomenon With the Han Solo Carbonite Cake
We all held our breath when Hans Solo ran into the life-threatening predicament of being frozen in the slab of carbonite. With this wonderful culinary creation you don’t have to fear that moment; simply… MORE
iPhone Beds
iPhone Beds
Let Your Baby Charge & Relax in Style With the iHammock
The whole smartphone phase has put this huge weight on the importance of business as it pertains to these devices. I think people need to relax, and in turn, let their phones relax. Cue the iHammock. The… MORE
Meat Museum
Meat Museum
Brad Coram Collects Canned Animals as Tasty Travel Souvenirs
Of all the possible collectible items one can find while traveling the world, Brad Coram chose to stock pile a particular shelf (more like a closet) with different types of canned meat. The meat museum… MORE

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Typographical Technologies
Typographical Technologies
'Used as Read' Electronics Make IDing Gadgets Easy
We are all well aware of the confusion that is often associated with technology. All of our electronic babies have so many different functions that it takes a couple of months for them to be fully operational.… MORE
Organic Cork Decor
Organic Cork Decor
Accessories by Corque, From Wine Containers to Place Mats
The eco-friendly cork furniture made by Corque is a perfect example that you can make something out of anything. The different household items vary from a cork wine container (irony!), to cork place… MORE
Star Wars Slumber Pads
Star Wars Slumber Pads
Father Builds His Son an AT-AT Imperial Walker
I was never the biggest Star Wars fan, but I did see the movies and I always wanted to use the force in battle. A die-hard fan scoured the Internet for many months looking for an AT-AT Imperial Walker… MORE
Floppy Furniture
Floppy Furniture
The Playful Tumble Chair is a Fun 4-in-1 Design
This chair is not a standard chair. It comes with a very plain design, but the all-in-one Tumble Chair is a playful addition to any room. It fits into small areas for convenience and can flip, flop, twist,… MORE
Astronaut Rappers
Astronaut Rappers
Buzz Aldrin Commemorates 40th Anniversary on the Moon
Famous American Astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, has teamed with Snoop Dogg and Talib Kweli to celebrate 40 years since his moon landing. The song is titled “The Rocket Experience,” and features Aldrin telling… MORE
Tragic Page Trackers - The Book ‘Mark' From Suck UK Crushes the Story
Tragic Page Trackers - The Book ‘Mark' From Suck UK Crushes the Story
A lot of things can be inserted between book pages to help you remember where you left off in the story, but none are as entertaining as the Book ‘Mark’ by Suck UK. Poor Mark is simply forced into his… MORE
Artsy Bike Shows
Artsy Bike Shows
'The Bicycle Film Festivals: Joy Ride' is an Eclectic Cycling Showcase
As Cannes is to film lovers, Joy Ride is to bike lovers. The Bicycle Film Festivals: Joy Ride, is set to embark on its 9th year of celebration starting on June 18th until the 22nd. Joy Ride is a bicycle-inspired… MORE
Skull Popcicles
Skull Popcicles
David Sykes Brings Us Dessert In Another Abstract Food Collection
David Sykes and his love for food is pretty hard to miss with the collections we've seen from him over the last little while. These skull pops are no different. David Sykes knows better than most people… MORE
Womb-Like Bathtubs
Womb-Like Bathtubs
Swaybath Tub Molds to Your Baby for Comfort and Security
When you need to escape from the crazy world around you, nothing comforts you like the warm embrace of your mother. The Swaybath works off of that motif for ultimate comfort. Featuring a showerhead directly… MORE
Speed Demon Dinghys
Speed Demon Dinghys
The Minx 18V Rips Through the Water Like a Supercar On Land
The Minx 18V speedboat from Minx Powerboats is one of the best examples of “don’t judge a book by its cover” that I’ve seen in some time. While rocking a four-seat design, the Minx 18V has the ability… MORE
Personal IMAX Theatres
Personal IMAX Theatres
Bring the Experience Home With the TOOB Dome Television
Seeing a movie at an illustrious IMAX thatre is an experience of a life that you can now bring home with the TOOB dome television, a new innovation in TV technology that puts a projector in front of a… MORE
Sinful Pastel Sneakers
Sinful Pastel Sneakers
Reebok Releases "Seven Deadly Sins" Pump Omni Lights Line
Reebok has come up with a pretty unforgivable concept for a new collection of sneakers. The “Seven Deadly Sins” line is a new rendition for the classic Omni Pump Lites. Reebok has take an original design… MORE
Chromed-Out Concept Supercars
Chromed-Out Concept Supercars
Bugatti Galibier 16C Pushes Luxury Cars the Shiny Limits
Whether it eventually turns out to be a bust or not, whenever Bugatti offers us something to look at, we can't help but stare. This new Bugatti Galibier 16C concept is a beautiful (projected 7-digit cost)… MORE
Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Kiddie Jedi Costumes
Let Your Child Command the Dark Side With the Darth Vader Halloween Get-Up
A child these days (especially these babies) wouldn’t have the slightest idea what ‘Star Wars’ is, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to dress them up in the iconic costumes in order to satisfy our own… MORE