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Achromatic Statement Sweaters
Achromatic Statement Sweaters
Fusion Clothing’s Black-and-White Crewnecks Make a Bold Statement
Black and white will never go out of style, which is why these crewnecks showcase detailed graphics in grayscale. With these sweaters, you don’t have to worry about clashing colors. They’re good... MORE
Striking Statement Skirts
Striking Statement Skirts
Fusion Clothing’s Printed Skirts Demand Waist-Down Attention
If printed tees focalize the upper body, these printed skirts attract attention to the waist-down. Fusion Clothing adorns fitted mini skirts with detailed images of wild animals or ancient Greek... MORE
Flashing Phone Plugs
Flashing Phone Plugs
The myLED Phone Plug Blinks to Notify You of Missed Calls
The myLED phone plug is perfect for those who prefer the “visual.” By plugging in this tiny device to your iPhone’s headphone jack, you can visualize notifications; the small light will flash... MORE
Feline-Focused Men's Fashion
Feline-Focused Men's Fashion
The Akomplice Spring 2014 Collection Donates to Nature Conservancy
This year’s Akomplice Spring collection has a little something in store for everyone, including the ecologically conscious. Its Dark Cat and Protect Panther series makes a bold statement in... MORE
Contemporary Cartoon Crewnecks
Contemporary Cartoon Crewnecks
Fusion Clothing Unveils Full-Print Sweaters for Adventure Time Fans
Adventure Time fans will go crazy over these full-print crewneck sweaters. Fusion recently unveiled a vibrant design paying tribute to the American cartoon series. Fusion clothing keeps a close... MORE
Voice Command Computer Software
Voice Command Computer Software
MAKO Aids the Impaired for a Very Affordable Price Each Month
To some, assistance is a luxury, but for the physically impaired, it becomes a necessity. Newly on the market is MAKO Inc.’s artificial intelligence software, sold at $7.99 per month. MAKO allows... MORE
Animated Battery Packs
Animated Battery Packs
BatteryBot Meshes Electronics with Adorable Anime
These animated battery packs could easily be mistaken as toys. Boston-based company Mimoco morphs art and tech together with BatteryBots—the first ever to put a face to a charging device.... MORE
Motion-Filled Matchmaking Apps
Motion-Filled Matchmaking Apps
Zepeel v1.5 is a Virtual Meeting Ground Filled with Video Clips
Social media platforms are seeing an increase in video-sharing and matchmaking apps are adapting to this shift. Canadian-based dating app Zepeel uses the realism of videos to create a genuine... MORE
Realistically Responsive Software
Realistically Responsive Software
MAKO Obeys Voice Commands Like 'Read' or 'Write'
Seems like using a keyboard or mouse on your computer is outdated; with MAKO, a new artificial intelligence software, you don’t need anything but your voice to get tasks done. You can even create... MORE
Personalized Email Books
Personalized Email Books
Memeoirs Prints Your Email Coversations into Hardcover Memorabilias
With hundreds of emails in your inbox, it’s easy to overlook the significance of email threads between you and your loved ones; but Memeoirs reminds us how precious these digital correspondences... MORE
GPS Music Festival Apps
GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
If you’re a religious music festival-goer, the FeZZee app will be like your bible; this smartphone app is designed to help you navigate, capture and share your experiences in the smoothest way... MORE
Social Statement Tees
Social Statement Tees
Akomplice’s Statement Tees Feature Compelling Graphics
LA-based brand Akomplice launches a new line called the Libertas series, which features political statement tees. The graphics on these t-shirts are not only visually intriguing, but also morally... MORE
Slanted Seating Structures
Slanted Seating Structures
This Public Rest Station Seats Many People in an Original Way
At a glance, the Slanted Yellow Pavilion looks nothing like a rest station; but the structural art prototype by Michael Jantzen provides a cozy place for the public to sit and relax. Made of... MORE
Smartphone Shortcut Buttons
Smartphone Shortcut Buttons
Pressy Inserts into Your Headphone Jack to Enable Shortcut Features
We’ve seen decorative phone plugs, but Pressy is the first function-enabling headphone jack plug to be introduced. Just by inserting this small gadget into your earphone port, you can shortcut... MORE
DIY Concrete Clocks
DIY Concrete Clocks
This Blogger Makes a Desktop Clock Out of Cement
South Korean blogger Design Hobby creates a desktop clock using nothing but cement. It involves making molds from scratch, by cutting and taping plastic sheets. The clock is minimalist in appearance,... MORE
Thermometric LED Faucets
Thermometric LED Faucets
This LED Faucet Light Color-Codes According to Water Temperature
Visualize the temperature of running tap water with this LED faucet light, which fits on most taps and an LED light will light up when you turn on the tap. The LED Water Faucet Stream Light... MORE
Glittering Geometric Watches
Glittering Geometric Watches
This Ceramic Watch Face is Triangular and Filled with Crystals
This ceramic watch has a lot more going on than your typical timepiece. The Triangle Sliding Ceramics Watch from Storenvy has a sleek white and rose gold finish, but its main focal point is its... MORE
Paint-Splattered Pants
Paint-Splattered Pants
These Colorful Leggings are Like a Party on Your Legs
Most printed fashion consists of symmetrical images that are aligned properly, but these colorful leggings take a wilder approach. The Chic Splash Ink Iridescent Tights from Storenvy is anything but... MORE
Stylized Religion Sweaters
Stylized Religion Sweaters
This Limited Edition Printed Sweater Features a Hindu God
From printed sweaters to home decor, there is a current fad in Buddhism-inspired recreations. This particular sweater by New York-based company Cake similarly takes inspiration from religion-related... MORE
USB-Flashlight Keychains
USB-Flashlight Keychains
The Quantum D2 is a Powerful Rechargeable Mini Flashlight
Flashlights are thought to be a rubber-coated, bulky hardware tool that uses triple A batteries, but this powerful mini flashlight breaks free from that traditional view of lighting tools. The... MORE
DIY Bow Tie Tanks
DIY Bow Tie Tanks
Decorate Your Old Tank Tops and Show Off Your Back with a Statement Piece
A statement bow can really complement any outfit, whether it’s in your hair or on jewelry. This DIY incorporates the statement bow somewhere not too often seen—on the back of your tank top. This... MORE
Realistic Cost Strategy Games
Realistic Cost Strategy Games
This Superhero Game for Android Charges You $100 for an Upgrade
The Iron Man 3 official game is a little more high-maintenance than your average superhero game for android; its in-app purchases can cost up to $99.99 USD.  The game can be downloaded for free,... MORE
Social Experiment Alcohol Ads
Social Experiment Alcohol Ads
'Project Open-Minded' by Somersby Cider Tactically Gets Men Dancing
‘Project Open-Minded’ by Somersby Cider is encouraging men to unleash their inner dancers after finding out that 52% of men between ages 18 to 35 don’t dance at parties. The video... MORE
Socially Responsible Quality Tees
Socially Responsible Quality Tees
'Teequality' Will Bring Clothes and Social Good to Haiti
‘Teequality’ is a newly launched fashion-retail company with a dream to change the world. To start off, Creator Jeff Cooper will be distributing new quality-made t-shirts in Haiti this... MORE
DIY Portable Gaming Kits
DIY Portable Gaming Kits
The Darkmatter DIY Portable Gaming Kit is Easy to Assemble
Darkmatter by Techjango is a current Kickstarter project and also the world’s first DIY portable gaming kit using Xbox. Techjango is selling DIY kits for those who want to carry their Xboxes... MORE
Coat-Hanging Wall Decals
Coat-Hanging Wall Decals
Check Your Reflection with This Crafty Multi-Purpose Hanger
These multi-purpose decal stickers from ‘Dezign with a Z’ get multiple tasks done at once. The stick-on set includes a mirror, a chalk board or white board and coat hooks. The border is... MORE
Fringe-Tipped Fashion
Fringe-Tipped Fashion
The Cara Cheung SS2013 Collection Flaunts Subtle Fringe Embellishments
Toronto-based fashion designer Cara Cheung’s SS2013 collection showcases dresses with subtle yet effective fringe embellishments. The strips of fringe may not be clearly noticeable at first... MORE
News Network Resumes
News Network Resumes
This Creative Online Resume Mimics the Homepage of CNN
In attempt to set himself apart and perhaps gain some publicity, the creator of this online resume expresses his career interests breaking news-style. Fanis Poulinakis, an aspiring TV director from... MORE
Customized Card Delivery Apps
Customized Card Delivery Apps
Felt App Customizes and Delivers Handwritten Cards via iPad
Felt App is a real card-generating iPad software that delivers heart-felt messages in their rawest form: in handwriting. This app will do all the work of printing, stamping and mailing a card you... MORE
Facial Restructuring Phone Apps
Facial Restructuring Phone Apps
Facetune by Lightricks Ltd. Perfects Your Face in Every Way
If a touchscreen version of Photoshop existed for iPhones, Facetune by Lightricks Ltd. would be it. You can now attain magazine-ready portraits with a couple swipes on your smartphone. The app... MORE
DIY Cruller Lamps
DIY Cruller Lamps
This Wooden Lamp is Stylishly Twisted in Shape
Just like a honey cruller, this wooden lamp is smoothly twisted in shape. South Korean DIY blogger Design Hobby created this simple yet captivating lamp by stacking square wooden parts on top of... MORE
Interactive Gaming Cube Toys
Interactive Gaming Cube Toys
This Gaming Toy Reacts to Your Skills
Speckled with 54 multi-colored LED lights, this gaming toy illuminates beside your computer. The Futuro Cube looks like a colorful die, but it’s actually a multifunctional device that plays... MORE
Sci-Fi Sword Lasers
Sci-Fi Sword Lasers
This Powerful Handheld Laser Resembles a Lightsaber
Of all the lasers in the world that meet legal requirements, the S3 Spyder III Arctic is the most powerful handheld laser. With its cool electric blue 1W laser beam, the Arctic looks a lot like a... MORE
Tree Branch Tech Docks
Tree Branch Tech Docks
This iPhone 5 Dock Looks the Furthest Thing from High-Tech
This iPhone 5 dock is made of collected pieces of driftwood. The Driftwood iDock 5 by Anthropologie is raw, organic and natural in design—greatly contrasting the high-tech appearance of... MORE
Transmission Tower Cord Holders
Transmission Tower Cord Holders
The Power Line Cable Holder Makes Your Desktop Appear Scenic
Taking a playful turn on electronic cables, the Power Line cable holder mimics the shape of transmission towers. The towers have special ridges along the top where tech cables can be placed. The... MORE
Instant Noodle Cup Holders
Instant Noodle Cup Holders
This Holder Lets You Eat Your Instant Noodles with Ease
The Cup of Noodle Holder lets you enjoy a cup of hot instant noodles with ease. You won’t ever have to worry about burning your hands to pick up the small cup with this securely gripping gadget.... MORE

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Subtly Two-Toned Cups
Subtly Two-Toned Cups
These Coffee Cups are Glazed Beautifully in Two Tones
These beautiful coffee cups and saucers are either two-toned down the half or lined along the brim and handle. These designs, titled Grotto by design company Atelier Tete, are adorably soft in their... MORE
Stationary-Wearing Wooden Birds
Stationary-Wearing Wooden Birds
This Peacock by Kamina&C is Naked Without Pencil Crayons
This pretty peacock by Kamina&C requires a pack of colorful pencil crayons to complete its look. Creator Takeshi Sawada, in hopes of letting children have more fun while coloring, created this... MORE
DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
This Silicone Glow-in-the-Dark Light Bulb Needs No Electricity
These glow-in-the-dark lamps will exude a subtle sci-fi-esque aura into any room. The best part is that these light bulbs require absolutely no electricity to glow—though they may look like... MORE
Android-Powered Airlines
Android-Powered Airlines
Norwegian Launches an Android-Powered in-Flight Entertainment System
Norwegian airlines has been working with Panasonic Avionics Corporation for months now to create an android-powered passenger system. Passengers will now be able to choose from a variety of pre-... MORE
DIY Lavishly Bold Rings
DIY Lavishly Bold Rings
Make Your Own OZ-Inspired Crystal Ball Ring with This Easy Do it Yourself
Inspired by the elaborate costumes in the Disney movie ‘OZ the Great and Powerful’, this crystal ball ring DIY is an elaborate and mystical touch to your cocktail dress. Themed projects and... MORE
Extreme Emotion-Themed Tees
Extreme Emotion-Themed Tees
Immerse Yourself in Graphics with These Rage-Appropriate T-Shirts
Most printed t-shirts have a dinky little logo or design in the center, but these full-printed tees paint your whole upper body. Taking full advantage of every bit of printable space on a classic tee,... MORE
Realistic Leaf-Like Pens
Realistic Leaf-Like Pens
'Pooleaf' Pens Add a Breath of Fresh Air to Your Work Space
It may seem like you have a healthy growing plant on your desk, but it could be a pot of Pooleaf pens. These 0.5mm ball point pens by South Korean design studio Zeup resemble blades of grass.... MORE
Scrumptious Oversized Necklaces
Scrumptious Oversized Necklaces
These Cute Handmade Pendants Look Delicious
These handmade pendants are a cute and playful take on jewelry. Instead of just sitting there looking pretty, these bitten watermelon slice and biscuit-shaped pendants can also deliver chuckles.... MORE
Leather Quickdraw Wallets
Leather Quickdraw Wallets
The Dash Wallet is Redesigned to Look Suave in Durable Leather
We’ve seen the Dash Wallet in elastic fabric become a hit—now, by popular demand, the bulk-free wallet comes in black and brown leather. The leather Dash 2.0 is completely redesigned&#... MORE
Underwater Training Trackers
Underwater Training Trackers
Instabeat for Swimmer Goggles Monitors Swimmers’ Fitness Scores
Just as runners have wearable tracking technology like the Nike+ FuelBand, swimmers can now wear Instabeat on their goggles to monitor performance. The Instabeat is ideal for underwater trainees who... MORE
Unconventional Tri-Fold Wallets
Unconventional Tri-Fold Wallets
This Three-Fold Wallet Opens and Closes in a Non-Traditional Way
A three-fold wallet usually opens straight horizontally, but this one by Taiwanese designer ideosolab works a bit differently. Instead of the tri-fold flaps opening up on both sides of the middle ID... MORE
Vulgar Tea Towels
Vulgar Tea Towels
This Hand-Stitched Towel is an Ironic Comic Relief in the Kitchen
This hand-stitched towel is ironically cute; it sits in your kitchen, advising you to “F*ck the dishes.” UK-based store The Bellwether prides itself on this infamous towel that remind... MORE
Stunning Acrophobic Photography
Stunning Acrophobic Photography
Karim Nafatni Shows Off Adventurous Birds-Eye View Scenery
If you have a fear of heights, these photos of birds-eye view scenery may trigger your nerves. Photographer Karim Nafatni sees the world from great height, up to 35,000 ft from sea level. His... MORE
Vibrantly Dark Photography
Vibrantly Dark Photography
This Photo Essay is Vibrantly Colored, Yet Eerily Haunting
This photo essay by Barcelona-based photographer Leila Méndez and art director Gabriel Escámez gives off an obscurely haunting aura. Though most of these photos are filled with bright CMYK colors,... MORE