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Simple Utilitarian Vapes
Simple Utilitarian Vapes
The Utilian 720 is Easy-to-Use and Affordable
The Utilian 720 is an easy-to-use vaporizer that many will want to get their hands on. Not only does it boast simple functions, it is available at a competitive price point. Officially launching by... MORE
Lightweight Hockey Jerseys
Lightweight Hockey Jerseys
The Team Canada Nike Uniform Enhances Mobility & Minimizes Distraction
The 2017 Team Canada Nike Hockey Jersey is the lightest one ever worn at the IIHF tournament. Considering the sports company’s aim to continually push boundaries and enhance athlete’s... MORE
Auto-Locating Buckle Bags
Auto-Locating Buckle Bags
The YNOT Magnetic Series Closes Securely and Conveniently
When it comes to commuter bags — especially for those avid cyclists out there — it can be a hassle to open and close them when on the go. Yet the YNOT Magnetic Series provides a simple (albeit hi-... MORE
Stain Remover Ads
Stain Remover Ads
The Aquamatic Soap Campaign Shows How Many Stain Options There are Today
Stains may have occurred since the dawn of time—just in a different way—but from then until now, they have evolved to include a variety of products that can bring about such clumsy... MORE
Triangle Cliff Houses
Triangle Cliff Houses
Matthias Arndt Designs an IncrediblePermanent Tipi-Like Concept
The Triangle Cliff House is a straightforward name for such a beautiful concept. And a concept it just is, at least for the moment. Resting off of a fictional cliff in all of its triangular glory,... MORE
Modern Golf Sneakers
Modern Golf Sneakers
The Nike Flyknit Elite Golf Shoe is Made for the Modern Athlete
The sport of golf has always had a bit of an older audience, but the Nike Flyknit Elite Golf sneaker appeals to people of all ages who have been interested in such a pastime. In fact, those who pick... MORE
Modernized Fast Food Branding
Modernized Fast Food Branding
The KFC Redesign Contemporarily Reflects Its Iconic Heritage
When it comes to something like the recent KFC redesign, it’s important to note its global presence and—as a result—how recognizable it is. When people take that into consideration,... MORE
Author Coloring Books
Author Coloring Books
Bait by Chuck Palahniuk is Filled with "Off-Color Stories For You To Color"
Adult coloring books are all the craze right now, so it’s only natural that something iek the Bait by Chuck Palahniuk would eventually be born into existence. The celebrated novelist known for... MORE
Littered Cigarette Campaigns
Littered Cigarette Campaigns
The Surfrider Foundation Ads Focus on Endangering Animals with Trash
The Surfrider Foundation ad campaign is a simple but important one. It shows that although the ocean can be a dangerous place for reasons out of one’s control, there are manmade factors to... MORE
Monolithic Mountainside Homes
Monolithic Mountainside Homes
The Rainforest House Surprisingly Blends Into Its Surroundings
The Rainforest House is aptly named. Surrounded on three sides by lush greenery, the monolithic, rectangular structure looks strangely at home. In spite of its modern shape, it blends beautifully... MORE
Awkwardly Honest Greeting Cards
Awkwardly Honest Greeting Cards
MOD by Mel Offers Hilarious Yet Sweet Sentiments for Special Times
These days, people revel in the honest truth—at least when you are guaranteed a good long laugh out of it—and that’s exactly what MOD by Mel offers. The honest truth and a belly... MORE
Superhero Bookshelves
Superhero Bookshelves
Burak Dogan Creates Furniture in the Shape of Famous Comic Book Branding
These Superhero Bookshelves are made for avid fans—or at the very least, imaginative children’s rooms. They take on the form of some of the more recognizable logos in the world, those... MORE
Smartphone Auto Upgrades
Smartphone Auto Upgrades
The Pearl RearVision Backup Camera Displays Backdrop Images on Phones
Those who drive older cars, but wish they could afford newer models for obvious reasons can now enjoy some of the latter’s perks; in this particular case, in the form of the Pearl RearVision... MORE
Record-Breaking Toy Guns
Record-Breaking Toy Guns
The World's Largest Nerf Gun is Stuffed with Toilet Plungers
When it comes to breaking records, sometimes the more bizarre a thing is, the better; that’s exactly the case when it comes to the World’s Largest Nerf Gun. It’s not a challenge... MORE
Kid Coding Camps
Kid Coding Camps
Apple Camp Now Offers 'Coding Games and Programming Robots' Course for Children
Although Apple Camp has existed for some years now, it has recently launched a course targeting children between the ages of eight and 12. Taking place in Apple retail stores, it is meant to... MORE
Self-Serve Stomach Pumps (UPDATE)
Self-Serve Stomach Pumps (UPDATE)
AspireAssist Reversible Weight Loss Procedure is Approved by FDA
AspireAssist may have made news back in 2013, but the controversial weight loss procedure has only now been approved by the FDA. Why is it controversial? Well, it is essentially a device that will... MORE
Ceremonial Green Tea Sets
Ceremonial Green Tea Sets
House of Matcha Puts a Modern Twist on Traditional Japanese Tea Ritual
House of Matcha brings ceremonial-grade Japanese green tea to New York City and beyond. Shipped fresh from Kyota in airtight cans, this striking brand essentially encapsulates the founder’s... MORE
Outcast Teeth Ads
Outcast Teeth Ads
The Dabur Anticavity Toothpaste Campaign Embraces a Black Sheep Theme
Cavities definitely stand out like the black sheep among two otherwise perfect rows of pearly whites as the Dabur Anticavity Toothpaste ad campaign shows. Unless, of course, you actually have some... MORE
Vibrant Natural Fruit Products
Vibrant Natural Fruit Products
Le Fruit Enjoys a Rebrand Focusing on Local Preservative-Free Angle
As much as consumers are concerned with the lifespan of a product as well as getting more bang for their buck, when it comes to food these days, options like Le Fruit are fast becoming the norm. Le... MORE
Dreamlike Fashion Photography
Dreamlike Fashion Photography
Nice Lies by Anna Radchenko is Full of Imaginative Imagery
When it comes to fashion, a sense of wonder and delight can be embraced—qualities that are present in the photo series titled Nice Lies by Anna Radchenko. As it’s name suggests, the... MORE
Chic Lawn Games
Chic Lawn Games
The Shinola Bocce Ball Set is the Perfect Gift for Father's Day
Finding the perfect gift for father’s day can be tough since more often than not, the man of the house has everything he already (thinks) he needs; but that’s what makes the Shinola... MORE
Beautiful 3D-Printed Wheelchairs
Beautiful 3D-Printed Wheelchairs
The Layerlab GO Wheelchair is a Made-to-Measure Creation
At first glance, people might not be able to pay attention to anything but how beautiful the Layerlab GO Wheelchair is. With a bucket seat that boasts a striking perforated pattern, large and slim... MORE
Premium Olive Oil Branding
Premium Olive Oil Branding
Alkimia Boasts a Modern and Luxurious Packaging Design
Alkimia is the name of a premium olive oil brand that was created for a student project. Modern and luxurious, it does look like something a person would find in a boutique supermarket, not a... MORE
Fierce Oversized Fashion
Fierce Oversized Fashion
The Vogue UK Freja Beha Erichsen Editorial is Full of Fall Layers
The idea of summer ending might be too much for people to handle considering it’s just starting, but the Vogue UK Freja Beha Erichsen editorial does have a fierce attitude, one that seems to... MORE
Music-Incorporating Dating Apps
Music-Incorporating Dating Apps
The Bumble Spotify Partnership Encourages Connecting Culturally
Dating apps continue to evolve, as the recent Bumble Spotify partnership shows. This collaboration encourages cultural connectivity by allowing people to swipe left or right depending on a match&#... MORE
Competitive E-Commerce Expansions
Competitive E-Commerce Expansions
The Amazon Music Streaming Service Plays Off Success of Echo
The Amazon Music Streaming Service might seem to be taking on an already oversaturated market with Spotify, Apple Music and even Tidal, yet there is potential for the e-commerce company to make its... MORE
Cabin Luxe Editorials
Cabin Luxe Editorials
The Latest Issue of L’Officiel Thailand Stars Model Soo Joo Park
Summer is the perfect time of the year to get away to a cottage or cabin, yet people probably don’t picture anything like what can be found in the pages of the latest L’Officiel Thailand... MORE
Circular Smartphones
Circular Smartphones
The Runcible by Monohm Also Doubles as a Pocket Watch
The Runcible by Monohm is a unique looking phone that also doubles as a pocket watch. Originally unveiled at Mobile World Congress last year, it since ran into some issues before being able to be... MORE
Dreamy Metropolis Fashion
Dreamy Metropolis Fashion
Free People's Summer in the City Lookbook Stars Elsa Hosk
The Free People Summer in the City lookbook is aptly named. While a lot of brands are heading to the beach or poolside to drum up some seasonal imagery, this clothing company has decided to stay a... MORE
Two Way Watering Pots
Two Way Watering Pots
Aristotelis Barakos Designs a Watering Can and Vase in One
The Two Way Watering Pot is a clever design that doubles as not only a watering can, as the name already suggests, but also a vase. Considering it is meant to hold water, why not plop in some... MORE
Tilapia Aquaponic Farms
Tilapia Aquaponic Farms
Verticulture Grows Basil in a Way that May be the Future
Verticulture is one of three aquaponic farms based in Brooklyn, New York. Yet besides having a common goal and city, the three differ quite a bit. Verticulture focuses on growing Genovese and Thai... MORE
Meaty Landscape Branding
Meaty Landscape Branding
The Design of Krasnogorie's Packaging Has a Double Meaning
The brand identity of Krasnogorie, a meat delicacy and sausage company, is clever for two reasons. At first glance, it looks as though it were mimicking the meat itself—and in a way it is. But... MORE
Glam Grunge Editorials
Glam Grunge Editorials
The Archetype Magazine Caroline Winberg Photshoot is Full of Attitude
The Archetype Magazine Caroline Winberg cover shoot mixes glamor and grunge for an editorial that is full of attitude. Although the looks could easily be worn throughout the summer season, the... MORE
Color-Blocked Interior Design
Color-Blocked Interior Design
Egue y Seta Plays with Random Pops of Color in All-White Home
All white everything might be a big fad right now from Instagram pages to home decor and so much more, yet Egue y Seta shows the world that a little bit of color can go a long way. The designer has... MORE
Fairy Wedding Gowns
Fairy Wedding Gowns
The Berta Bridal Fall Collection is Made for Whimsical Women
Those—specifically women—who have always dreamed of living out a real-life fairy tale will want to get their hands pieces from the Berta Bridal Fall 2016 collection. Made for whimsical... MORE
Cross-Platform Car Galleries
Cross-Platform Car Galleries
Tesla x Nordstrom Brings a New Experience for Both Companies
The Tesla x Nordstrom partnership might seem like an odd one, but perhaps that’s why it’ll work. After all, one of the biggest challenges of any business is reeling in new customers.... MORE

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Sickly Sweet Shoots
Sickly Sweet Shoots
The Cotton Candy Asylum Seres was Inspired by Fairy Tales
I have to admit that the title of this photoshoot, Cotton Candy Asylum, was what first caught my attention. Quickly thereafter, the sickly sweet imagery that accompanied that great title really reeled… MORE
Huge Metal Horns
Huge Metal Horns
The Hear Hears by Studio Weave was Created to Listen for Giants
There is nothing better than a good story and the physical proof to back up its fantastical posturing, which the existence of the Hear Hears does for a fable about giants. Although many people would... MORE
Straw Sculpture Body Parts
Straw Sculpture Body Parts
SangSik Hong Focuses on Human Desire and Power
SangSik Hong shows that drinking straws can have more of a purpose than simply helping a person sip their beverage. SangSik Hong has put together quite an intricate exhibition as his work takes on the… MORE
DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
DIY Doodle Time-Tellers
The Paper Watch by SUCK UK Offers a Blank Canvas for Customization
At first glance, the Paper Watch may look like a classic minimalist digital watch. Upon closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that in place of the traditional plastic, rubber or leather... MORE
Modern Pattern Sideboards
Modern Pattern Sideboards
MACMAMAU Creates Furniture with Simple Silhouettes and Loud Looks
MACMAMAU is a furniture brand that focuses on the details. The studio concentrates firmly on top-notch craftsmanship with a contemporary twist. While engaging in mechanical engraving, hand painting... MORE
Entertaining Fridges
Entertaining Fridges
The R & R Refrigerator 2 Features a Built-In Television
I don't know about you, but I think the R & R Refrigerator 2 is both a blessing and a curse. This finely edged double sword of a fridge features a built-in television that will keep people entertained… MORE
Incredible Seaside Murals
Incredible Seaside Murals
Sean Yoro Creates Stunning Street Art From His Surfboard
At first glance, people might mistake these hyperrealistic paintings for actual women swimming in a New York canal. Of course, that would be unhygienic and most likely unsafe. It’s a relief to... MORE
Forest Tribe Photography
Forest Tribe Photography
The Green Guardians Calendar 2011 is Whimsical
If you are still looking for the perfect date-keeper for this year, I suggest you look no further than the Green Guardians Calendar 2011. Guys will love it for the scantily clad Amazon-esque women who… MORE
Closed Captioned Landlines
Closed Captioned Landlines
The Clarity Ensemble Phone Displays Real-Time Conversation Transcript
The Clarity Ensemble Phone targets the hearing impaired. It features closed caption capabilities that make conversing on the phone much easier. Essentially, this telephone is equipped with a tablet... MORE
Contemporary Cat Beds
Contemporary Cat Beds
The myKitty by Marta Pietrusiak is Made for Modern Homes
Cats may be the perfect pets for those who lead contemporary lifestyles since they are inclined to be independent pets, but the furnishings and accessories that come with them are often not so... MORE
Bear-Eared Hoodies
Bear-Eared Hoodies
The Maison Michel Spring 2011 Collection Has Flowers, Jewels and More
The Maison Michel Spring 2011 collection now features some very cute bear-ear rain hoods, perfect for those looking for a cute rainy-day outfit. Of course, there's a lot more than animal ears to this headwear… MORE
Inner Beast Sportswear Ads
Inner Beast Sportswear Ads
The Nike Unleash Your Animal Campaign is Fiercely Motivating
When you put on a sportswear outfit, you also immediately adopt a different state of mind—one that is ready for pretty much anything. That’s exactly the sentiment that the Nike Unleash... MORE
Snake-Centred Accessory Ads
Snake-Centred Accessory Ads
The Rupert Sanderson SS14 Campaign is Dangerously Stylish
There is an element of danger in the Rupert Sanderson SS14 ad campaign. This danger comes in the form of some slithering snakes. Whether wrapped menacingly around the feet and legs of the model, or... MORE
Wool Felt Decor
Wool Felt Decor
Submaterial's Soft Play Set Looks Like Quirky Vases or Cute Candle Holders
The Soft Play Set, which happens to be comprised of rather abstract home decor designs, actually looks like a group of quirky, unique vases or even cute candle holders. Designed by Submaterial, the Soft… MORE