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  100 Top-of-the-Line Tees - From Kiddie Chest Hair Tees to Puppet Bling T-Shirts::T-shirts are comfortable and common, but also provide a clothing canvas for some of the most clever and innovative designs people can come up with. If you want to get noticed for your talent, don’t paint… [MORE] |
  Invisible Lion Cages - Werribee Open Range Zoo in Austrailia Lets Visitors Get Up Close and Personal::Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia, has given visitors a very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the zoo’s lions. The first picture in the gallery above looks as if the… [MORE] |
  Breakfast-Loving Winter Wear - Bacon and Eggs Scarf and Gloves Will Whet Your Winter Appetitite::This bacon and eggs scarf and gloves set shows that you don't really love breakfast until you wear it to keep you warm during the winter. The cold weather accessories from Etsy artisan Kung Fu Monkey Robot… [MORE] |
  10 Sea Scum Selections - From Seaweed Biofuel to Algae-Powered Cars::Seaweed, kelp and algae might be nasty to look at, but they are incredibly essential to the balance of the ecosystem. In order to show a little love for the marine life which usually gets cast aside… [MORE] |
  Geeky Invitations - 8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter'::This geekalicious 8-bit wedding invitation takes a love for retro games to the extreme. It features the bride and groom as characters in an old 'Street Fighter'-style video game format. Is the invitation… [MORE] |
  Dorm-Wide Lipdubs - UQAM Students Make an Epic 'I Gotta Feeling' Lipdub::You must watch this 'I Gotta Feeling' lipdub created by 172 communications students at the University of Quebec at Montreal in early September. It's essential. We've seen lipdubs in offices, but never… [MORE] |
  Asymmetrical Armchairs - The One-Armed Chair from Mixture Furniture::The One Armed Chair from San Diego-based Mixture Design may be asymmetrical, but that doesn’t mean it’s not attractive. A simple combination of natural wood and canvas create an oddly interesting seat.… [MORE] |
  60 Fearless Ferrari Innovations - From Revamped Supercars to Flying Ferraris::The only thing better than a Ferrari is a fleet of Ferraris. And the only thing better than a fleet of Ferraris is a fleet of flying Ferraris. And the only thing… I’ll stop now. The point of the story… [MORE] |
  Levitating Blanket Stills - Bomber Bomber Searches for Art Through Strategically-Placed People::Bomber Bomber is an artist who has a knack for capturing the odd in a graceful way. The gallery featured here is simply titled ‘Photo’ and features a wide range of eye-catching photos which hold to a theme… [MORE] |
  15 Microwaveable Innovations - From USB Bean Cookers to Tubular Microwaves::The microwave is the single most revolutionary cooking invention since, well, sliced bread. Used by lazy college students and disgruntled kids with plastic toys alike, the microwave has allowed us to have… [MORE] |
  Eerie Empty Suburbia - 'The Space Around' by Gavin Stewart Explores a People-Free Landscape::An empty basketball court or paved road isn't frightening at face value, but the people-free landscapes Gavin Stewart photographs for 'The Space Around' certainly have an eerie quality to them. Each area,… [MORE] |
  Modular Cafeteria Makeovers - Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol Reinvent the Wheel::Designers Sophie Francon and Francois Mangeol created this line of modular furniture as a new alternative for school cafeteria decor. The pieces are simple, clean, and entirely too white to make it five… [MORE] |
  Sincere Meat Heads - Fernando Lessa Produces Unparalleled Personal Portraits::Meat heads are generally thought to be mean, dumb and uncaring. However, it looks as if Fernando Lessa is attempting to change all of that with his new collection titled ‘Portraits.’ OK, so maybe this… [MORE] |
  Cardboard Decor Conversions - Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre Makes Shipping Containers into Furniture::Hispanic designers always have the coolest (and longest) names. Colombian-born Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre is another example, with a name that takes a couple minutes to roll through. Aside from his name,… [MORE] |
  Tilt-Shift Tourism - 'Once I Had a Little Dream' by Kaiko Lipsmae Takes Us to the Water::I love tilt-shift art in all its incarnations, so I knew I'd like 'Once I Had a Little Dream' by Kaiko Lipsmae. This photo set takes us to a gorgeous waterfront, with miniaturized images of kayakers, boats… [MORE] |
  Bright Bathroom Bling - Limited Edition Grohe Showerheads are All Kinds of Colorful::Grohe, the German bathroom company, has presented these colorful showerheads as a limited-edition publicity stunt at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona. The brightly-colored Grohe showerheads,… [MORE] |
  Zippers as Mouths - Fernando Lessa Photography Features an Avant-Garde Take on Beauty::The Fernando Lessa photography you see above is a part of his beauty collection. Cosmetics photography can get quite stale, but these shots take an avant-garde twist by incorporating wild accessories,… [MORE] |
  15 On-Fire Jaguars - From Classy Cop Cars to Sun-Harvesting Supercars::Everyone knows that a Jaguar is a fine automobile named after a large cat. But you may not know that a jaguar is also the next step in the life of a cougar. Once a woman leaves 49 and steps into 50, she… [MORE] |
  Sweet Organic Deodorants - Erbaviva Eco-Friendly Bath, Body and Baby Products::Using certified organic extracts of sage, lemon, patchouli, jasmine, grapefruit, tea tree, or sage oils, the folks at Erbaviva have created a sweet-smelling product that counteracts the growth of bacteria… [MORE] |
  Chalk Outline Portraits - Fernando Lessa Shoot Features Themes of Control & Domination::This series of portraits by Fernando Lessa feature fetish-inspired themes of control and domination, which are explored in dangerous, almost titillating ways. Take the first image, for example, which features… [MORE] |
  40 Crazy Condiment Creations - From Deep-Fried Butter to Mayo Margaritas::If your stomach’s feeling a little queasy after reading the title, welcome to the club. These cuckoo condiment creations are crazy with innovation. So crazy that they should never ever have been considered… [MORE] |
  Bespectacled Rings - The Isette Spectacles Ring Channels Your Inner Librarian::This adorable Isette Spectacles ring features a tiny pair of cat-eye glasses--perfect for channeling your inner librarian. The black acrylic rings can be made in any size and would be even neater if they… [MORE] |
  15 Scintillating Citrus Finds - From Recycled Bottle Juicers to Skateboarding Fruit::Fruits of the citrus persuasion are colorful and commonly found in your favorite cocktail or beer. In honor of the citrus group, we are bringing you 15 scintillating citrus finds. Check out all the lemons… [MORE] |
  Molded Mansions - Conception to Construction of the Plastic Moon House by Norisada Maeda Atelier::The Plastic Moon House designed by architect Norisada Maeda Atelier all began as a series of molded plastic castings. The beginnings of this architectural marvel come out in the names Atelier gives the… [MORE] |
  Gumball Machine Dresses - Devani Weaver Bubblegum Dress is a Fun Statement Fashion::This Devani Weaver Bubblegum Dress features a giant bubble gum machine applique on its side, with a transparent panel that puts a slice of your midsection on display. We've featured Devani Weaver's designs… [MORE] |
  88 Book & Magazine Cover Finds - Creations That Prove It's Not Always What's Inside That Counts::We’ve all heard that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it’s not such a bad thing. After all, illustrators and marketers go to great lengths to decorate book and magazine exteriors. Why should… [MORE] |
  28 Granny-Inspired Innovations - From iPod Cases for Old Ladies to Granny Lingerie::Grandma will always hold a special place in our hearts. She is like a neverending supply of hugs, knitting and funny smells. In honor of granny and all of her uplifting contributions to our cold society,… [MORE] |
  24 Wild Cage Fashions - From Chained Leggings to Birdcage Skirts::We’ve seen a massive rise in cage fashions. These pieces use cutout panels to give the illusion of containment and freedom—a curious juxtaposition of opposites. This slideshow features the most viral cage… [MORE] |
  23 Modern Nomadic Finds - From Circus Tent Guesthouses to Nomadic Lookbooks::Nomads are known as loners and rebels. In today’s age, however, disconnecting yourself from the outside world is increasingly difficult. Even if you move 2,000 miles away, you can still talk to your family… [MORE] |
  Birdcage Skirts - New Wave 'I Put a Spell on You' Editorial Showcases Cage Couture in Black & White::This black-and-white editorial for New Wave called 'I Put a Spell on You' showcases caged couture creations like birdcage skirts and caged-up sleeves in dramatic fashion. Photographer Billy Kidd and stylist… [MORE] |
  Luxury Convertible Furniture - The Niels Bendtsen Sleeper Sofa for Affluent Sleepovers::The term sleeper sofa doesn’t usually call to mind elegance, luxury or great design, but the Niels Bendtsen sleeper sofa does. The designer took a solution for the economical, and translated it into fine… [MORE] |
  Festive Furniture - The Gift-Wrapped Sake Collection by Stone Dsgns::Stone Dsgns, a Madrid-based design group, will be showcasing their Sake Collection at Tokyo Design Week 2009. The pieces look like perfectly wrapped holiday presents, with crisp colors and bright red details.… [MORE] |
  Bird-Flipping Lookbooks - Arielle de Pinto 2010 Jewelry Collection Gives a One-Fingered Salute::The lookbook for the Arielle de Pinto 2010 jewelry collection is an eclectic group of images, the first of which I've chosen to feature includes two hands, one black and one white, flipping off the camera.… [MORE] |
  Super Space Lifts - Seattle Team Wins Space Elevator Prize::Space elevators may seem like an invention for future generations, but the stellar lifts are already here. A team of engineers, called LaserMotive LLC, was rewarded a check for 900,000 dollars for their… [MORE] |
  Free Spirit Finery - All For the Mountain Jewelry and Furniture Are New Age to the Max::It’s rare to be surprised by strange stuff on the Internet anymore. If you’ve seen David after his dental appointment and those two girls and their glass, you’re probably ready for anything. After all… [MORE] |
  3D Baby Tees - Frost Clothing Features Graphics That'll Stop Traffic::The eye-catching graphics featured in the Frost clothing line are unusual but awesome. Take the 3D baby shirt in the first image, for example. It looks like a baby--albeit a toy version--is ready to pop… [MORE] |
  Plastic Cup Canopies - BIOS Design Collective Creates Recycled Cup Art::BIOS Design Collective gathered some of their closest companions to create a recycled cup canopy in San Francisco, California. The cups were gathered after a concert, and were then turned into this impressive… [MORE] |
  Huetastic Headwear - Nikki Giling Hats are a Rainbow on Your Head::Artist Nikki Giling goes wild with color in these unusual but stylish hats. None of these hats are subtle; they all say entertaining, flashy and interesting. Some of the Nikki Giling hats might not even… [MORE] |
  14 Female Form Creations - From Lap Pillows to Sexist Sound Systems::It seems as though the womanly figure is a beautiful thing to behold, or at least very popular. I mean, as any other members of the fairer sex can attest to, we all have our insecurities when it comes… [MORE] |
  Can-Crushing Editorials - The Hayden Panettiere Elle Sweden Spread is Badass::This Hayden Panettiere Elle Sweden spread is hot. For one, the diminutive diva wears a number of skintight fashions like the body-hugging black minidress in the fourth image. For two, she's photographed… [MORE] |
