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75 Man-Sanctuary Must-Haves (CLUSTER) Having an ultimate man-cage is something quite a few men desire, and the products below offer plenty of ideas to help put one together. Pool and foosball tables, dart boards, home entertainment systems,… [Related +/-]

Maze-Like Furniture - Rick Ivey Ontario's Steel Bookshelf (GALLERY) Designer Rick Ivey Ontario created a stylish decorative book shelf made of powdercoated mild steel. This piece combines the functionality of storage and the beauty of art. It comes in three colors: black,… [Related +/-]

Seaweed Seating - Ocean-Inspired Moroso Furniture (GALLERY) The Moroso exhibit at the Orgatec furniture show looks like an underwater sanctuary. Aqua blue glass walls provide the backdrop for deep green seaweed-inspired chairs. The Italy-based furniture company… [Related +/-]

Celebrity Tribute Tattoos - Heath Ledger as Joker The tragic passing of super-talented Australian actor Heath Ledger at such a young age shocked the world. His outstanding performance as the Joker in the last movie he ever completed, 'The Dark Knight,'… [Related +/-]

Artist-Designed Credit Cards - Epos International Limited-Edition Visa (GALLERY) Credit crunch? No problem--at least, that's what Japanese bank Epos International thinks. Available through October 2009, these specially-commissioned Visa cards showcase the work of a hundred artists.… [Related +/-]

Permanent Ink as Female Empowerment - The Tattoo Baby Doll Project (GALLERY) Sherri Wood embroiders tattoos on fabric dolls as a part of her Tattoo Baby Doll Project. All the tattoos have been drawn by female professional tattoo artists. So essentially, she is reproducing others'… [Related +/-]

Human Hair Chairs - 'Loveseats' by Loren Schwerd (GALLERY) This strangely fascinating series of installation works by Loren Schwerd is inspired by a love seat Schwerd discovered in a dumpster. The 'Loveseats' collection looks to explore relationships, in both… [Related +/-]

Convertible Furniture - The 'SwiTCH Table & Chair' (GALLERY) This compact piece of design ingenuity is called the SwiTCh. It is the revolutionary graduation design concept from Ellen Ectors, who has produced the furniture in conjunction with cutting-edge design… [Related +/-]

Curvaceous Furniture - The 'Acrylic Glass Recliner MC1' (GALLERY) No, this is not the newest chair on which to get intimate on, though it very well looks like it could be--it's the Acrylic Glass Recliner MC1 by Olaf Kitzig of Kitzig Interior Design. Mr. Kitzig's acrylic… [Related +/-]

Awe-Inspiring Church Architecture - Incredible Places of Worship (VIDEO) The inspiration for these remarkable churches must have been truly divine. The designers and builders behind these places of worship are some of the best in the business throughout the entire world. Each… [Related +/-]

Vases as Routers - The STC Livebox (GALLERY) Franco Marino Cagninas' STC Livebox transforms two everyday items into one, a vase and a router.  The STC Livebox may not be the prettiest thing in the world on its own, but it sure beats a plain old… [Related +/-]

Cyborg Prosthetics for Humans - The Eye-Mounted Webcam (VIDEO) Implanting an eye-mounted camera inside your head might be, for some of you, a crazy thought. Tany Vlach, who lost her eye in a car accident, disagrees. She wants to embed a small webcam into the ocular… [Related +/-]

Oppression as Art - 'Maria' Series by Pinar Yolcan (GALLERY) Pinar Yolcan's 'Maria' series features women from the Bahia region in Brazil that was colonized by the Portugese. Almost every woman living in this region has "Maria" in her full name, so Yolcan definitely… [Related +/-]

Gravity-Defying Furniture - The Hover Collection by Kirstoffer Kjaer (GALLERY) The Hover collection from Danish designer Kirstoffer Kjaer of Kjaer and Hoiland truly lives up to its name. The chair, bench, daybed, and sofa are firmly rooted to the ground, but appear to levitate. The… [Related +/-]

Cardboard Taxidermy - PETA-Friendly Trophy Heads (GALLERY) These great trophy heads from Cardboard Safari are made from premium quality, 100% recycled cardboard. Described as 'whimsical puzzles,' the laser-cut pieces are precisely made to make construction simple,… [Related +/-]

Stem Cells from Menstrual Fluid - C'elle for Cryo-Cell (VIDEO) Cryo-Cell International, Inc., an umbilical cord blood stem cell bank, is now promoting a new service called C'elle. It offers women the chance to store the stem cells found in their menstrual fluid. The… [Related +/-]

Destruction Art for Awareness - Greenpeace ‘Bomb’ Campaign (VIDEO) These posters are part of the Greenpeace ‘Bomb’ series to raise awareness of environmental issues. The first one has the tagline “Stop the catastrophe,” and shows an image of a tree that looks strangely… [Related +/-]

Badass Baby Carriages - The Kid Kustoms Oakley Roddler (GALLERY) I love the blend of Oakley’s airborne-inspired design and a functional baby carriage that comprises this badass Kid Kustoms Oakley Roddler for toddlers. It has the looks of a Harley fatboy with the fender… [Related +/-]

Wall-Mounted Washing Machines - The Re-Cycle Laundry Center (VIDEO) Water conservation, cool design and clean laundry: What else could you want from a washing machine? The Re-Cycle Laundry Center was designed by Mexican designers Fernanda Villanueva and Arturo Ariño,… [Related +/-]

Bluetooth-Enabled Public Seating - The BoomBench (VIDEO) At long last, people can listen to their own personal music on public benches. This bench was created by German designer Michael Schoner of NL Architects. What makes this public bench is that it plays… [Related +/-]

Eyeballs as Speakers - The SpongeBob SquarePants iPod Dock (VIDEO) Bizarre kinetic yellow eyeball speakers may be just what every SpongeBob fan is looking for. This odd docking station with rolling eye speakers could really liven things up at your cocktail party this… [Related +/-]

Inflatable Homeless Shelters - The ParaSITE Project (GALLERY) Artist Michael Rakowitz’s ongoing ParaSITE project provides portable inflatable shelters for homeless people. ParaSITE shelters utilize the vents and ventilation systems from buildings for both temperature… [Related +/-]

Premature Broadway Closures - Haley Joel Osment's 'American Buffalo' to End Early? (VIDEO) Haley Joel Osment's Broadway debut may end prematurely. The souring economy has not been kind to Broadway, and according to the New York Times, 'American Buffalo' has posted a provisional closing notice…

Eco-Friendly Nightclubs - Greenhouse Opens in NYC (UPDATE) (GALLERY) The Big Apple got a bit greener this week as the eco-friendly Greenhouse nightclub opened its doors. The 6,000-square-foot club is the first in the state of New York to apply for LEED certification, and… [Related +/-]

Glass Mobile Phones - ‘Glassy Glassy’ by Mac Funamizu (GALLERY) Mac Funamizu is a household name at Trend Hunter for his mind-boggling designs, and this ‘Glassy Glassy’ translucent mobile phone concept is no exception. The double layers of glass shield an incredibly… [Related +/-]

Lighting for Small Spaces - The Corner Lamp (GALLERY) When decorating a small space, every inch counts; Jeni Rodger's Corner Lamp makes the most of forgotten corners. From a front view, the Corner Lamp appears to have a round base; however, the rear of the… [Related +/-]

Personalized Moleskin Journals - Modofly (GALLERY) These exquisite laser etched moleskine journals and sketchbooks by Modofly are the result of a collaborative of extremely talented artists--hence all the unique and stand-out designs. They have an overall… [Related +/-]

Personalized Protein Powders - YouShake (GALLERY) Sick of boring protein drinks? Customize your own! YouShake Make-A-Shake is the protein power you personalize, so it will only have the flavours you like and be supplemented with the ingredients you need… [Related +/-]

Heat-Sensitive Cushions - The Interactive ‘Please Touch’ Pillow (GALLERY) Designers Erin Hayne and Nuno Goncalves Ferreira's 'Please Touch' pillow is a heat-sensitive pillow that changes color when exposed to body heat. When the pillow is touched, hugged or leaned against, a… [Related +/-]

Folding Rocking Chairs - Portable Seating for Small Spaces (GALLERY) In an effort to create a new generation of rocking chairs that targets young consumers, this aluminum portable rocking chair gives top priority to comfort and style. This chair is a design makeover of… [Related +/-]

Anarchist Artists - £6m House Becomes Squatters' Art Installation A group of artists calling themselves 'Da! Collective' have taken over a £6 million six-story mansion in London's exclusive Mayfair area by posing as builders, and are now squatting there while turning… [Related +/-]

Stimulating Bathroom Fixtures - The Vibrating Toilet Seat Johnny Henry of Laurel, Mississippi has invented a vibrating toilet seat that is designed to ‘stimulate’ us. He said that the vibrating seat will make us feel good while we are doing our business. Oy!… [Related +/-]

Toys as Cleaning Tools - The Dust Bunny (GALLERY) Dust Bunny is a cute and fuzzy duster that not only makes cleaning fun, but can also influence kids to get excited about cleaning. The bunny is made from high-tech, high-pile microfiber which is very effective… [Related +/-]

Dish-Inspired Bathtubs - 'Leggera' by Gilda Borgnine (GALLERY) The 'Leggera' bathtub is unlike traditional heavy tubs. It's fresh, light, comfortable, sleek, spacious, and modern--everything most tubs aren't. Designed by Gilda Borgnine and built by Ceramica Flaminia,… [Related +/-]

Wall-Mounted Pet Feeders - Sustainable Hanging Food Bowls Seattle-based design studio These Creatures is committed to creating sustainable pet products for modern cats and dogs. Their products are designed and manufactured under one roof, and the steel travels… [Related +/-]

Environment-Inspired Couture - Alexander McQueen Spring 2009 Collection (VIDEO) Soft and bold colors as well as unique and interesting patterns are combined to adorn Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2009 collection.  In the video above, we learn that McQueen is extremely passionate… [Related +/-]

Studying Ant Architecture - Insect Cooling System Revealed (VIDEO) This video from the Science Channel shows scientists filling a massive ant colony with 10 tons of cement and then digging the dirt away to reveal the incredibly complex system of ventilation and cooling… [Related +/-]

Presidential Artwork Appreciation - Obama Drawing Skyrockets in Value This original drawing of Senators Charles Schumer, Harry Reid, Dianne Feinstein, and Edward Kennedy, done by president-elect Barack Obama, sold at a charity auction last year for $2,075. Understandably,… [Related +/-]

Bad Dreams as Art - 'Welcome to My Nightmare' Installation (GALLERY) Ever wondered what other people dream about? This art installation by Axis called 'Welcome to My Nightmare' will give you a glimpse into the bizarre dreams of one artist. On display at at Suru in Los… [Related +/-]

28 Energy-Boosting Beds (CLUSTER) Apparently Winona Ryder overdosed on tranquilizers and collapsed on a flight to London, causing an emergency landing. Had she been getting enough sleep in a quality bed, however, she probably wouldn't… [Related +/-]

$3,500 Christmas Stockings - Haute Couture Holiday Decor (GALLERY) I've seen some pretty fancy Christmas stockings, but never have I seen such an price tag on a piece of holiday fireplace decoration! The description for the brocade stocking is quite elaborate too, as… [Related +/-]

32 Origami Inspired Designs (CLUSTER) This jaggedly textured gown was a China fashion week highlight this month, combining not only shades that evoke images of China's beloved panda bear, but also hint at influence from Japanese origami. When… [Related +/-]

45 Toileting Innovations to Celebrate World Toilet Day (CLUSTER) These toileting innovations, put together in honor of today being World Toilet Day, show just how spoiled we are when it comes to relieving ourselves in comfort and cleanliness. According to the World… [Related +/-]

Eccentric Children's Decor - The Electric Pink Rocking Sheep (GALLERY) Who knew rocking horses still existed? This gallery proves that not only are the kiddie rockers still being produced, they're actually being targeted towards the most affluent, fashion-conscious parents… [Related +/-]

Humanized Temperature Gadgets - The Lunar Baby Thermometer (GALLERY) Zen: it’s the best way to describe it. We’ve all had a parent touch our foreheads to see if we have a fever. Designer Duck Young Kong has wed the loving touch of a parent with technology in his uber-elegant… [Related +/-]

Dior in Chinese Eyes - ‘The Stranger In The Glass Box’ by Quentin Shih (GALLERY) China’s “Christian Dior and Chinese Artists” exhibition explores the beauty of the French fashion house through the eyes Chinese artists with more than twenty art works from China’s hottest artists such… [Related +/-]

Sexy Robot Entertainers - Korean EveR1 and R2 (VIDEO) Another female android story… Aptly named after the first woman on earth, these robots are called EveR-1 and 2 after Eve and R (short for Robot.) The EveR-1 was created to entertain and educate, as pictured… [Related +/-]

Fancy Headless Figurines - Yinka Shonibare's Faceless Art (GALLERY) When I was an art student, I always struggled to get the mouth to look right. It didn’t matter if it was oil, water color, pastels or pencil. When it came to the mouth, I was never satisfied. Like da Vinci… [Related +/-]

Insect-Inspired Pod Racers - The One-Man Scarab (GALLERY) Here’s a concept vehicle from the mind of David Miguel Moreira Gonçalves. It has four wheels and a capsule to house a single passenger who will lean and twist to steer, all the while being provided with… [Related +/-]

Dramatic Weather Lamps - The RainLight (GALLERY) Charles Kalpakian’s RainLight is perfect for anyone who relishes in inclement weather; its design looks just like the cartoon rain cloud that used to follow Charlie Brown around. The neon tubes that make… [Related +/-]

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