For me, a mac is *just* a tool, not a way of life. Apparently the mindeset profile for people who own a mac is really high in openness, superiority, perfectionism - and low in modesty and dogmatism?

For me, a mac is *just* a tool, not a way of life. Apparently the mindeset profile for people who own a mac is really high in openness, superiority, perfectionism - and low in modesty and dogmatism?

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#8178
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Sean Marc Lee's "Neon Noir" makes LA look like a hard-boiled wonderland.

Sean Marc Lee's "Neon Noir" makes LA look like a hard-boiled wonderland.

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#8177
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These animal electrical outlet covers are pretty cute ~ liking the sheep and elephant best. Best comment idea ~ someone should make skull and crossbones!

These animal electrical outlet covers are pretty cute ~ liking the sheep and elephant best. Best comment idea ~ someone should make skull and crossbones!

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#8176
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"I Am Not A Papercup" ~ Double walled porcelain cup with silicone top. eco-friendly and reusable. dishwasher safe. by Decor Craft Inc.

"I Am Not A Papercup" ~ Double walled porcelain cup with silicone top. eco-friendly and reusable. dishwasher safe. by Decor Craft Inc.

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#8175
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In light of the writers' strike... someone has created these awesome vintage-esque The Writer's Guild Strikes Matchboxes!

FEATUREDIn light of the writers' strike... someone has created these awesome vintage-esque The Writer's Guild Strikes Matchboxes!

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#8174
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A very betautiful movie of a Anti Aids Campaign. Nice Work...

A very betautiful movie of a Anti Aids Campaign. Nice Work...

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#8173
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Miss KZ! The new QEE designed by Calliope Studios for high end store Kirna Zabete!

Miss KZ! The new QEE designed by Calliope Studios for high end store Kirna Zabete!

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#8172
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The tourist promotion group of Oita City (Japan) came up with this clever advertising campaign in the airport using this conveyor sushi idea to promote their fresh and yummy sushi.

The tourist promotion group of Oita City (Japan) came up with this clever advertising campaign in the airport using this conveyor sushi idea to promote their fresh and yummy sushi.

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#8170
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Yet another beautiful villa in the Swedish archipelago. This time by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff . It's like villa is built around the great view.

Yet another beautiful villa in the Swedish archipelago. This time by Arkitektstudio Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff . It's like villa is built around the great view.

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#8169
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Blade heating radiator design by Peter Rankin
Photo: Luca Tessarin
Concept : Alberico Crosetta, Luca Tessarin

Blade heating radiator design by Peter Rankin
Photo: Luca Tessarin
Concept : Alberico Crosetta, Luca Tessarin

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#8168
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Artist Lee Woodgate has one of his brilliant illustrations featured on the cover of this week's London le Cool newsletter.

Artist Lee Woodgate has one of his brilliant illustrations featured on the cover of this week's London le Cool newsletter.

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#8167
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Great commercial by Adidas for the 2008 Olympics "Impossible is Nothing"

Great commercial by Adidas for the 2008 Olympics "Impossible is Nothing"

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#8166
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New apple leopard ad up on the nytimes.com home page.

New apple leopard ad up on the nytimes.com home page.

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#8165
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The Hut in the Tree, a more modern version of the Too High Teahouse.....

The Hut in the Tree, a more modern version of the Too High Teahouse.....

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#8164
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a {handmade out of durable upholstery-grade vinyl, and lined with fuzzy, soft fleece} manila envelope for your macbook air (via craftzine)

a {handmade out of durable upholstery-grade vinyl, and lined with fuzzy, soft fleece} manila envelope for your macbook air (via craftzine)

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#8163
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+Beryll party at the Smart House tonight ~ truly one of the best event spaces in LA ~ this tristory loft space in Venice Beach is incredible architecturally, and i find new things to love about it every time!

FEATURED+Beryll party at the Smart House tonight ~ truly one of the best event spaces in LA ~ this tristory loft space in Venice Beach is incredible architecturally, and i find new things to love about it every time!

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#8162
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Mini Karl Lagerfeld !

Mini Karl Lagerfeld !

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#8161
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Adobe has just launched a viral video and a website to promote a new product. Everyone can leave an audio-video message on "I'm here bacuse of him".

Adobe has just launched a viral video and a website to promote a new product. Everyone can leave an audio-video message on "I'm here bacuse of him".

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#8160
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POVevolving is sponsoring the upcoming photography exhibition by Cyril Helnwein, "Myths & Fairytales". Cyril agreed to give a little peek before the show opens on February 2nd in Los Angeles.

POVevolving is sponsoring the upcoming photography exhibition by Cyril Helnwein, "Myths & Fairytales". Cyril agreed to give a little peek before the show opens on February 2nd in Los Angeles.

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#8159
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If you add NOTCOT.com, NOTCOT,org, TasteSpotting, and NotCouture Web Clips to your iPhone home screen you'll see the special icons we made!

FEATUREDIf you add NOTCOT.com, NOTCOT,org, TasteSpotting, and NotCouture Web Clips to your iPhone home screen you'll see the special icons we made!

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#8158
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The Korean artist Kim Joon has superb work of body paint using the human body as a canvas for a brilliant 3D effect.

The Korean artist Kim Joon has superb work of body paint using the human body as a canvas for a brilliant 3D effect.

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#8157
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The Anthony Family takes on a yearlong moleskine quest to get the family thinking creatively.  Notice the Eames lounge limerick post also on the site, cleverly crafted from a catalog.

The Anthony Family takes on a yearlong moleskine quest to get the family thinking creatively. Notice the Eames lounge limerick post also on the site, cleverly crafted from a catalog.

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#8156
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Reading books the way they should be read, nicely kicked back, is always a good thing. Stanislav Katz, designer in Latvia has some nice and playful designs and ideas, this being one of them.

Reading books the way they should be read, nicely kicked back, is always a good thing. Stanislav Katz, designer in Latvia has some nice and playful designs and ideas, this being one of them.

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#8155
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Can you imagine if this Vans iPhone Finger Fracture game got made? You could pull some pretty crazy skateboarding tricks with two fingers and your multitouch iphone!

FEATUREDCan you imagine if this Vans iPhone Finger Fracture game got made? You could pull some pretty crazy skateboarding tricks with two fingers and your multitouch iphone!

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#8154
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Yada ~ you have to check out the pics of their well designed CES booth that draws you right into it with its cool lights and mini. And then i was surprised by the affordable and minimalist bluetooth headsets +accs!

FEATUREDYada ~ you have to check out the pics of their well designed CES booth that draws you right into it with its cool lights and mini. And then i was surprised by the affordable and minimalist bluetooth headsets +accs!

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#8153
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Just a tiny bit larger than a zippo ~ here's the latest in glossy tech from La Cie ~ the Tiny Disk which holds 30/40 GB and even has a cap/built in USB! See the close ups!

FEATUREDJust a tiny bit larger than a zippo ~ here's the latest in glossy tech from La Cie ~ the Tiny Disk which holds 30/40 GB and even has a cap/built in USB! See the close ups!

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#8152
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Maurizio Cattelan at Kunsthaus Bregenz, Austria
2 February - 24 March, 2008

Maurizio Cattelan at Kunsthaus Bregenz, Austria
2 February - 24 March, 2008

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#8151
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So, they say a picture speaks 1,000 words.  In Jan Socor's case, he's speaking whole essays.

So, they say a picture speaks 1,000 words. In Jan Socor's case, he's speaking whole essays.

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#8150
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Cute little printable, foldable paper birds. :)

Cute little printable, foldable paper birds. :)

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#8149
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Impressive synagogue by Peter Schmitz. I really like they way the windows are folded into the star of David and the levels in the ceiling.

Impressive synagogue by Peter Schmitz. I really like they way the windows are folded into the star of David and the levels in the ceiling.

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#8148
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The Slat House is a beautiful extension to semi-detached family home in Blackheath. Very nice skylights and concrete wall(s)!

The Slat House is a beautiful extension to semi-detached family home in Blackheath. Very nice skylights and concrete wall(s)!

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#8146
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New set of Photoshop brushes by Departika titled Beautiful Bugger, is now up for grabs.

New set of Photoshop brushes by Departika titled Beautiful Bugger, is now up for grabs.

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#8145
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Handmade from a single block of cedar ~ and wheels from mahogany... love these italian toy cars by To Be Us

FEATUREDHandmade from a single block of cedar ~ and wheels from mahogany... love these italian toy cars by To Be Us

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#8144
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A Measuring Gaggle ~ while hunting for the nesting black and white giraffe measuring cups, i discovered these bone china geese...

FEATUREDA Measuring Gaggle ~ while hunting for the nesting black and white giraffe measuring cups, i discovered these bone china geese...

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#8143
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French designer JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD’s concept for a floating hotel, the glorious whale-shaped “Manned Cloud” promises to be a transcendent thing of beauty should it ever reach the clouds.

French designer JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD’s concept for a floating hotel, the glorious whale-shaped “Manned Cloud” promises to be a transcendent thing of beauty should it ever reach the clouds.

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#8142
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Another variation for reusable bags ~ go felt with Illu Stration

Another variation for reusable bags ~ go felt with Illu Stration

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#8140
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This is an interesting excerpt from AIGA Paperbacks: U.S.A. An Exhibition of Covers (September 1959 /April 1961). 

Designed by Philip Grushkin

This is an interesting excerpt from AIGA Paperbacks: U.S.A. An Exhibition of Covers (September 1959 /April 1961).

Designed by Philip Grushkin

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#8139
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Incredible film where - 3 graphic designers created D-Day on a shoe string budget for the timewatch program "Bloody Omaha"

VIDEOIncredible film where - 3 graphic designers created D-Day on a shoe string budget for the timewatch program "Bloody Omaha"

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#8138
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Finnish artist Ilkka Halso depicts a future where nature becomes an attraction due to its rarity.

Finnish artist Ilkka Halso depicts a future where nature becomes an attraction due to its rarity.

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#8137
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Rumor has it .... SPORE is coming... and EA is now launching it simultaneously for mac and pc in 2008!

Rumor has it .... SPORE is coming... and EA is now launching it simultaneously for mac and pc in 2008!

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#8136
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A house/studio for a brazilian architect in Sao Paulo, by MMBB Architects. A concrete cube that stands on a delicate structure for an outstanding effect.

A house/studio for a brazilian architect in Sao Paulo, by MMBB Architects. A concrete cube that stands on a delicate structure for an outstanding effect.

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#8135
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Ice Cube ~ a project out of hamburg asking you to all join in and add some ice...

Ice Cube ~ a project out of hamburg asking you to all join in and add some ice...

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#8134
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The Secjo vanity is a wild combination of a full length leaning mirror, with working sink (faucet and basin) as well as electrical lamp. Not yet available but in production. By Alta Marea of Italy.

The Secjo vanity is a wild combination of a full length leaning mirror, with working sink (faucet and basin) as well as electrical lamp. Not yet available but in production. By Alta Marea of Italy.

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#8133
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Signalnoise - The art of graphic designer James White - Flickr

Signalnoise - The art of graphic designer James White - Flickr

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#8132
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The echo park time travel mart. Need a day , a week, a year then come here. One of five stores of the 826 project .

The echo park time travel mart. Need a day , a week, a year then come here. One of five stores of the 826 project .

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#8131
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Handpresso ~ bicycle pump + expresso packet + hot water = expresso on the go? The nice design coupled with the hilariously suggestive french couple in a movie theater ad makes it worth checking out.

FEATUREDHandpresso ~ bicycle pump + expresso packet + hot water = expresso on the go? The nice design coupled with the hilariously suggestive french couple in a movie theater ad makes it worth checking out.

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#8130
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Engineering is the new Design. There is something amazing about a complex mechanism, especially when its function is so simple and elegant.  Presenting...a blood quill pen.

Engineering is the new Design. There is something amazing about a complex mechanism, especially when its function is so simple and elegant. Presenting...a blood quill pen.

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#8129
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UPDATED! Dan got us some hands on shots of the MacBook Air ~ close ups of all the tiny details i was curious about ~ like the power adapter connection and the ports, etc...

FEATUREDUPDATED! Dan got us some hands on shots of the MacBook Air ~ close ups of all the tiny details i was curious about ~ like the power adapter connection and the ports, etc...

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#8128
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LIVE from macworld ~ and it ain't pretty... Here are a few pics on how insane macworld is currently, and how bad it was this morning for regular people trying to get into the keynote. Quite the sea of humanity.

FEATUREDLIVE from macworld ~ and it ain't pretty... Here are a few pics on how insane macworld is currently, and how bad it was this morning for regular people trying to get into the keynote. Quite the sea of humanity.

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#8127
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Great post and video at the Pentagram blog about their latest redesign of Dairy Today magazine... its incredible what a glam portrait cow covermodel each month can do.

Great post and video at the Pentagram blog about their latest redesign of Dairy Today magazine... its incredible what a glam portrait cow covermodel each month can do.

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#8126
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Crazy one use credit card sized microscopes... available in 5 packs of x500 and x1000

Crazy one use credit card sized microscopes... available in 5 packs of x500 and x1000

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#8125
problem!
Liking the look of Stelton's Super Charger designed by Designit~ many have tried various charging pot designs, but this stainless + plastic with a slit is grabbing me the most.

Liking the look of Stelton's Super Charger designed by Designit~ many have tried various charging pot designs, but this stainless + plastic with a slit is grabbing me the most.

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#8124
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One Less Desk ~ an interesting super minimalist desk design from Heckler ~ particularly for the mac fan boys, but the idea of two thin desks like this for various configs is pretty sweet if you're not into desk space

One Less Desk ~ an interesting super minimalist desk design from Heckler ~ particularly for the mac fan boys, but the idea of two thin desks like this for various configs is pretty sweet if you're not into desk space

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#8123
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So there it is ~ popping out of a manilla envelope ~ the macbook air. but EVEN CUTER? The actual music video of yael naim's "new soul" that is used in their ad

FEATUREDSo there it is ~ popping out of a manilla envelope ~ the macbook air. but EVEN CUTER? The actual music video of yael naim's "new soul" that is used in their ad

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#8122
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A medal/pin to "celebrate the memories of endless epic battles, infinite high scores and numerous blistered fingers." Console Wars I pin by Super Mandolini

A medal/pin to "celebrate the memories of endless epic battles, infinite high scores and numerous blistered fingers." Console Wars I pin by Super Mandolini

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#8121
problem!
1selfmeter: elastic ruler for emotional measurements.
A "subjective ruler" to take measures with mercy and irony.

1selfmeter: elastic ruler for emotional measurements.
A "subjective ruler" to take measures with mercy and irony.

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#8120
problem!
Napkin produces freeze-dried towel and t-shirt. It could be a cool gadget.

Napkin produces freeze-dried towel and t-shirt. It could be a cool gadget.

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#8119
problem!
Elegant and stylish lingerie. The lacemaker is a new Argentinian brand with some impressing designs. [Editor's Note: beware, its hard not to crack up at the music]

Elegant and stylish lingerie. The lacemaker is a new Argentinian brand with some impressing designs. [Editor's Note: beware, its hard not to crack up at the music]

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#8118
problem!
Ross McBride's computer tower faces concept gives PCs a personality.

Ross McBride's computer tower faces concept gives PCs a personality.

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#8117
problem!
I feel like hanners on gongs tonight. Brain... no... worky. but big apple keynote tomorrow bright and early, are you anxious? Is your apple sense tingling?

I feel like hanners on gongs tonight. Brain... no... worky. but big apple keynote tomorrow bright and early, are you anxious? Is your apple sense tingling?

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#8116
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1960s Braun Products Hold the Secrets to Apple's Future. Interesting gallery of Braun products compared to products from Apple.

1960s Braun Products Hold the Secrets to Apple's Future. Interesting gallery of Braun products compared to products from Apple.

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#8115
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The Design Museum announces its choices for Designs of the Year - some obvious, some pretty quirky

The Design Museum announces its choices for Designs of the Year - some obvious, some pretty quirky

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#8114
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Gin & Tonic... a room full of it... as FOG. This is the art exhibition of Marti Guixe in 2004 for Gat Fog in Casco.

Gin & Tonic... a room full of it... as FOG. This is the art exhibition of Marti Guixe in 2004 for Gat Fog in Casco.

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#8113
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I spent a bit of time on Seletti's website, thanks to e-cool's post #8098. Their World Dinnerware series includes some of my favorites: New York, Tokyo, Venice, Rome, Paris and London.

I spent a bit of time on Seletti's website, thanks to e-cool's post #8098. Their World Dinnerware series includes some of my favorites: New York, Tokyo, Venice, Rome, Paris and London.

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#8112
problem!
Dwell studio's bedding line for kids has grabbed me with their adorable animal motif!

Dwell studio's bedding line for kids has grabbed me with their adorable animal motif!

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#8111
problem!
Ready to be part of the Design Police? With their DIY stickers you can attack.. um i mean critique any and everything in your path.

FEATUREDReady to be part of the Design Police? With their DIY stickers you can attack.. um i mean critique any and everything in your path.

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#8110
problem!
Mr Clement's Petit Lapin figurine is finally available. Love their cozy yellow and orange scarves, but what's the story behind the letter and the knife?

Mr Clement's Petit Lapin figurine is finally available. Love their cozy yellow and orange scarves, but what's the story behind the letter and the knife?

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#8109
problem!
a peek inside the floating world of designer toys

a peek inside the floating world of designer toys

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#8108
problem!
Paul Hollingworth's We Love to Build Series of transmutable architecture.

Paul Hollingworth's We Love to Build Series of transmutable architecture.

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#8107
problem!
In all honesty, who HASN'T been inspired by legendary Stan Lee? A large group show at Gallery 1988 pays tribute to him and his many comic book heroes that can't be missed!!!

FEATUREDIn all honesty, who HASN'T been inspired by legendary Stan Lee? A large group show at Gallery 1988 pays tribute to him and his many comic book heroes that can't be missed!!!

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#8106
problem!
Rare glimpse at  Henri's walk to Paris. A children's book with Design and illustration by Saul Bass.

Rare glimpse at Henri's walk to Paris. A children's book with Design and illustration by Saul Bass.

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#8105
problem!
Jacques Rougerie is one of the most interesting architects I've come across. He has drawn space stations, sea vessels and underwater habitats. His work is like straight out of a cartoon!

Jacques Rougerie is one of the most interesting architects I've come across. He has drawn space stations, sea vessels and underwater habitats. His work is like straight out of a cartoon!

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#8104
problem!
New campaign created by McCann Erickson Brazil for telephone company Tim. 
Illustrated characters by Seagull Flys inspired in Toy Art, very nice!

New campaign created by McCann Erickson Brazil for telephone company Tim.
Illustrated characters by Seagull Flys inspired in Toy Art, very nice!

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#8103
problem!
New York intimates retailer Catriona MacKechnie explains the do's and dont's of buying lingerie - a visual guide to matching lingerie types to body types.

New York intimates retailer Catriona MacKechnie explains the do's and dont's of buying lingerie - a visual guide to matching lingerie types to body types.

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#8102
problem!
the hidden potential in the cultured activity of sticking chewed bubble gum under the chair ( a shared work with adi meirtchak)

the hidden potential in the cultured activity of sticking chewed bubble gum under the chair ( a shared work with adi meirtchak)

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#8101
problem!
Davone unveiled Rithm at CES,  yet another designer loudspeaker. This one uses danish design and lovely woods to emulate furniture more than tech audio. Available in various woods.

Davone unveiled Rithm at CES, yet another designer loudspeaker. This one uses danish design and lovely woods to emulate furniture more than tech audio. Available in various woods.

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#8100
problem!
canadian artist gordon halloran creates large scale abstract installations using ice as his medium. his largest installation to date will be coming to chicago's millennium park in february!

canadian artist gordon halloran creates large scale abstract installations using ice as his medium. his largest installation to date will be coming to chicago's millennium park in february!

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#8099
problem!
On bizarre upcoming ad campaigns... victoria beckham... for marc jacobs... in the ultimate packaging campaign? she comes out of bags and boxes?

On bizarre upcoming ad campaigns... victoria beckham... for marc jacobs... in the ultimate packaging campaign? she comes out of bags and boxes?

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#8097
problem!
Genoco design for "quick order" - iphone/ipod touch application to order starbucks drinks without having to wait in line.

Genoco design for "quick order" - iphone/ipod touch application to order starbucks drinks without having to wait in line.

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#8096
problem!
I bet you didn't realize that the Squeezebox Duet Remote has an SD slot, headphone jack, speaker, IR transmitter, accelerometer , flickr browsing, clock.... in addition to being able to stream your music (even sirius) via wifi

FEATUREDI bet you didn't realize that the Squeezebox Duet Remote has an SD slot, headphone jack, speaker, IR transmitter, accelerometer , flickr browsing, clock.... in addition to being able to stream your music (even sirius) via wifi

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#8095
problem!
Sanyo built an ark to save us all from the tide of carbon polluting energy sources. The Solar Ark, a unique, ark-shaped, solar photovoltaic power generation facility.

Sanyo built an ark to save us all from the tide of carbon polluting energy sources. The Solar Ark, a unique, ark-shaped, solar photovoltaic power generation facility.

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#8094
problem!
Night skating was never this obvious before. Security will notice you coming from a mile away, they'll be blind by the time you get near them though, so it's all good. Photon Light Boards

Night skating was never this obvious before. Security will notice you coming from a mile away, they'll be blind by the time you get near them though, so it's all good. Photon Light Boards

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#8093
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New portfolio of the french artist iLK. Graphic design, illustration, photography, paint...

New portfolio of the french artist iLK. Graphic design, illustration, photography, paint...

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#8092
problem!
Awesome new Nike Air Force 1 commercial for the Australian market. Made by Christopher Riggert.

Awesome new Nike Air Force 1 commercial for the Australian market. Made by Christopher Riggert.

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#8091
problem!
Paperstand is definitely cheap solution making the notebook ergonomic tool for everyday work.

Paperstand is definitely cheap solution making the notebook ergonomic tool for everyday work.

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#8090
problem!
the hall of taste.  A colourful -hand painted!- statement  in House of Bols, Amsterdam
(design by: ...,staat, photo by: Joachim Baan)

the hall of taste. A colourful -hand painted!- statement in House of Bols, Amsterdam
(design by: ...,staat, photo by: Joachim Baan)

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#8089
problem!
Ridiculously cute claymation video with a little monster guy for the Weepies "World Spins Madly On"

VIDEORidiculously cute claymation video with a little monster guy for the Weepies "World Spins Madly On"

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#8088
problem!
StrangeCo's new Vivisect Playset ~ 8 blind box creatures from a slew of our fav artists  that are the perfect characters for that desk you spend too much time at... here is my favorite, The King Of Deadbeats!

FEATUREDStrangeCo's new Vivisect Playset ~ 8 blind box creatures from a slew of our fav artists that are the perfect characters for that desk you spend too much time at... here is my favorite, The King Of Deadbeats!

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#8087
problem!
Lima 7192's glass rings are quite the work of art ~ so simple and subtle yet impossible to turn your eyes away from.

FEATUREDLima 7192's glass rings are quite the work of art ~ so simple and subtle yet impossible to turn your eyes away from.

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#8086
problem!
Vintage Dansk Quistgaard cast iron candle holder at modcat.com

Vintage Dansk Quistgaard cast iron candle holder at modcat.com

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#8085
problem!
Alyssa Monk's paintings of water and human's are quite stunningly done.

Alyssa Monk's paintings of water and human's are quite stunningly done.

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#8084
problem!
The debate for animal sculptures is on! My favorite is Deborah Butterfield. Bronzed sculptures give the illusion of driftwood.

The debate for animal sculptures is on! My favorite is Deborah Butterfield. Bronzed sculptures give the illusion of driftwood.

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#8083
problem!
One of Americas most gifted artists.   David Lenz, First prize winner of the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian institution

One of Americas most gifted artists. David Lenz, First prize winner of the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian institution

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#8082
problem!
Fixed gear affectionados take notice.  Cog Magazine is here!

Fixed gear affectionados take notice. Cog Magazine is here!

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#8081
problem!
Adidas Original presents a collaboration with Diesel - a denim line. The denim comes in several colors and washes and features pretty subtle Adidas branding. Lets see how this venture will go!

Adidas Original presents a collaboration with Diesel - a denim line. The denim comes in several colors and washes and features pretty subtle Adidas branding. Lets see how this venture will go!

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#8080
problem!
366cm's Square is a heat sensitive hot plate that is a subtle gloss black tile or resembles  the hot orangy red glow of a stove burner!

FEATURED366cm's Square is a heat sensitive hot plate that is a subtle gloss black tile or resembles the hot orangy red glow of a stove burner!

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#8079
problem!
Export to World is a creative workshop which takes virtual objects from Second Life and transforms them into tangible papercraft objects. Mmm, virtual donut.

Export to World is a creative workshop which takes virtual objects from Second Life and transforms them into tangible papercraft objects. Mmm, virtual donut.

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#8078
problem!
"What has not been done by using rapid prototyping technique? My answer is making sounds." - Noisy by Jun Murakoshi - via Gizmodo.

"What has not been done by using rapid prototyping technique? My answer is making sounds." - Noisy by Jun Murakoshi - via Gizmodo.

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#8077
problem!
More animal sculptures crafted from unusual materials; artist John Kearney creates sculptures using chrome bumpers.

More animal sculptures crafted from unusual materials; artist John Kearney creates sculptures using chrome bumpers.

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#8076
problem!
Series of wooden elephants, just like the horses made of driftwood. The elephants showed the way to the zoo of Antwerp.

Series of wooden elephants, just like the horses made of driftwood. The elephants showed the way to the zoo of Antwerp.

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#8074
problem!
How adorable is the Loremo car? lightweight, fuel efficient, aerodynamic...

How adorable is the Loremo car? lightweight, fuel efficient, aerodynamic...

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#8073
problem!
On creative ways to get a little privacy in open work spaces, Rotor uses leftovers of agricultural textile, composed of aluminum, cotton and polyethylene, that were tended with disqualified adhesive tape.

On creative ways to get a little privacy in open work spaces, Rotor uses leftovers of agricultural textile, composed of aluminum, cotton and polyethylene, that were tended with disqualified adhesive tape.

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#8072
problem!
Series of ads for Listerine ~ showing simple visuals of your breath

Series of ads for Listerine ~ showing simple visuals of your breath

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#8071
problem!
This Punisher Ozzel is SO CUTE, and on top of being hand  cast in resinplaster, hand finished, and hand painted... he even comes with 2 cute handmade pins.

This Punisher Ozzel is SO CUTE, and on top of being hand cast in resinplaster, hand finished, and hand painted... he even comes with 2 cute handmade pins.

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#8069
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At CES the sun set at Belkin ~ where you were transported into this pre-fab, dwell feeling space with grastroturf courtyard, hard wood floored kitchen, living room, etc... explore it in pictures!

FEATUREDAt CES the sun set at Belkin ~ where you were transported into this pre-fab, dwell feeling space with grastroturf courtyard, hard wood floored kitchen, living room, etc... explore it in pictures!

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#8068
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William Lamson is featured in the group show (Untitled) u=___ opening at fette's gallery Jan. 11th. Each artist was asked to take a self-portrait representing someone else. Same size, edition of 1!

William Lamson is featured in the group show (Untitled) u=___ opening at fette's gallery Jan. 11th. Each artist was asked to take a self-portrait representing someone else. Same size, edition of 1!

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#8067
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22 Design Studio's Concrete rings are now available at the DesignBoom store!

22 Design Studio's Concrete rings are now available at the DesignBoom store!

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#8066
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On another fun surprise package ~ How incredible is this YO FRAGILE! guy on a huge box that just showed up ~ and wait till you see the incredible mixed media piece inside! Awesome ghosty skater boy.

FEATUREDOn another fun surprise package ~ How incredible is this YO FRAGILE! guy on a huge box that just showed up ~ and wait till you see the incredible mixed media piece inside! Awesome ghosty skater boy.

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#8065
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Yay! Refills on the NOTCOT buttons came ~ with the best packing tape ever, and some fun sticker/calendars.

FEATUREDYay! Refills on the NOTCOT buttons came ~ with the best packing tape ever, and some fun sticker/calendars.

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#8064
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The Matrix M6001 Series wrist watch is, quite possibly, the most captivatingly gorgeous retro styled watch we have ever come across – and we have come across more than a few.

The Matrix M6001 Series wrist watch is, quite possibly, the most captivatingly gorgeous retro styled watch we have ever come across – and we have come across more than a few.

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#8063
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Life-sized horses built out of scrap driftwood by Heather Jansch.

Life-sized horses built out of scrap driftwood by Heather Jansch.

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#8062
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"Kaffebilen" is a mobile espresso bar driving around Oslo, Norway selling good coffee and sandwiches. Cool company and car. Pretty nice graphic profile as well...

"Kaffebilen" is a mobile espresso bar driving around Oslo, Norway selling good coffee and sandwiches. Cool company and car. Pretty nice graphic profile as well...

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#8061
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Kiley Granberg has designed a nut and bolt wedding ring. The diamond is on the mens ring, but when screwed the it sits on the womens finger.

Kiley Granberg has designed a nut and bolt wedding ring. The diamond is on the mens ring, but when screwed the it sits on the womens finger.

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#8060
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Some scans from the newest House Industries catalog. Absolutely beautiful type and colors.

Some scans from the newest House Industries catalog. Absolutely beautiful type and colors.

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#8059
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A new corporate identity for ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. What, no bombed-out cars, wads of cash or dodgy dossiers?

A new corporate identity for ex-UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. What, no bombed-out cars, wads of cash or dodgy dossiers?

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#8058
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Vintage Swiss Army blanket, a rare flea market find on P.O.S.H. I love swiss design and this just made my day and my must-have list!

Vintage Swiss Army blanket, a rare flea market find on P.O.S.H. I love swiss design and this just made my day and my must-have list!

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#8057
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How often you look to yourselves under legs? Small photo report "under legs" from photographer Dan Heller. Manholes of the USA

How often you look to yourselves under legs? Small photo report "under legs" from photographer Dan Heller. Manholes of the USA

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#8056
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cool new Zune ad (made by my company) featuring Laika, the first dog in space set to an Aliens song - how appropriate! My own dog plays a supporting role - watch for her eating bacon at the end!

VIDEOcool new Zune ad (made by my company) featuring Laika, the first dog in space set to an Aliens song - how appropriate! My own dog plays a supporting role - watch for her eating bacon at the end!

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#8055
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World Aids Day. The person inside the balloon wore a t-shirt wich carried the campaign message: Predjudice is one of the worst side-effects.

World Aids Day. The person inside the balloon wore a t-shirt wich carried the campaign message: Predjudice is one of the worst side-effects.

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#8054
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Did you know that if you have a baby, and can't bring it around to show everyone, you can have it printed on a sack of rice, and send them their own to hold? Click around all the links to see the packaging and examples.

Did you know that if you have a baby, and can't bring it around to show everyone, you can have it printed on a sack of rice, and send them their own to hold? Click around all the links to see the packaging and examples.

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#8053
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Although i do desperately need the baby cintiq ~ the special edition wacom intuos in black and gun metal gray is seriously sexy

Although i do desperately need the baby cintiq ~ the special edition wacom intuos in black and gun metal gray is seriously sexy

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#8052
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Belkin's Rockstar ~ i loved the display of this new product at CES ~ particularly how this pic turned out! This is a new way to dj/share music... it can take 2 inputs, and multiple outputs with no loss.

FEATUREDBelkin's Rockstar ~ i loved the display of this new product at CES ~ particularly how this pic turned out! This is a new way to dj/share music... it can take 2 inputs, and multiple outputs with no loss.

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#8051
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Conserving power just got a little more fun (and simpler) with the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector that comes with this great portable switch! It even comes with a wall plate you can magnetically mount it into.

FEATUREDConserving power just got a little more fun (and simpler) with the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector that comes with this great portable switch! It even comes with a wall plate you can magnetically mount it into.

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#8050
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Not so much a documentary than a film about urban fixed-gear riding, MASH demonstrates the art of urban cycling.  Following different riders through numerous cities - book with film and extras on DVD.

Not so much a documentary than a film about urban fixed-gear riding, MASH demonstrates the art of urban cycling. Following different riders through numerous cities - book with film and extras on DVD.

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#8049
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ashtray, masking tape and stockings = vase.  who needs more

ashtray, masking tape and stockings = vase. who needs more

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#8048
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Awdio beta ~ streams you live music from trendy hot spots across the globe ~ stores/clubs/etc... here's an invite code to try it now... kinda fun to listen to while working.

FEATUREDAwdio beta ~ streams you live music from trendy hot spots across the globe ~ stores/clubs/etc... here's an invite code to try it now... kinda fun to listen to while working.

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#8047
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So mean yet so funny. Gizmodo boys brought some MAKE TV-B-GONE's to CES... and well... yea.

So mean yet so funny. Gizmodo boys brought some MAKE TV-B-GONE's to CES... and well... yea.

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#8046
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Does a chocolate version of someone as a Mii say ~ "i love you" or "i challenge you to a wii tennis match and winner eats all"? Or is it like a delicious choco-voodoo doll?

Does a chocolate version of someone as a Mii say ~ "i love you" or "i challenge you to a wii tennis match and winner eats all"? Or is it like a delicious choco-voodoo doll?

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#8045
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Japanese artist, Kumi Yamashita creates simple and smart visual effects with light and shadow of the objects.

Japanese artist, Kumi Yamashita creates simple and smart visual effects with light and shadow of the objects.

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#8044
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In order to communicate FOX's 4th Season of House in Portugal, several statues were covered with medical masks containing the info about the premiere.

In order to communicate FOX's 4th Season of House in Portugal, several statues were covered with medical masks containing the info about the premiere.

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#8043
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Footprints on the sand? Besides the ingenious easy-to-disassemble feature, you can have your name die-cut on the sole, literally stamping your name on the sand while at the beach.

Footprints on the sand? Besides the ingenious easy-to-disassemble feature, you can have your name die-cut on the sole, literally stamping your name on the sand while at the beach.

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#8041
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The painting on this truck depicts San Francisco after a disaster which perfectly align with the San Francisco of today providing a window into an extremely troubling world.

The painting on this truck depicts San Francisco after a disaster which perfectly align with the San Francisco of today providing a window into an extremely troubling world.

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#8040
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This house by Marge Arkitekter is located in the Swedish archipelago. Dressed in larch panels and sedum moss roof  the house is built to age with the surrounding landscape.

This house by Marge Arkitekter is located in the Swedish archipelago. Dressed in larch panels and sedum moss roof the house is built to age with the surrounding landscape.

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#8038
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Human Tetris by NotSoNoisy (who are, in fact, quite noisy). Be sure to check out the other vids.

Human Tetris by NotSoNoisy (who are, in fact, quite noisy). Be sure to check out the other vids.

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#8037
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Here's a nice dose of inspiration for the day ~ the TED Talk with JJ Abrams ~ who knew the man behind lost/alias was a complete packaging/box geek? And his thoughts on the "mystery box" are a must watch vid...

FEATUREDHere's a nice dose of inspiration for the day ~ the TED Talk with JJ Abrams ~ who knew the man behind lost/alias was a complete packaging/box geek? And his thoughts on the "mystery box" are a must watch vid...

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#8036
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Would you like to design the UK jacket for Jeff Howe's Crowdsourcing book? Have a go here to CoverSourcing.

Would you like to design the UK jacket for Jeff Howe's Crowdsourcing book? Have a go here to CoverSourcing.

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#8035
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I love that the CES HP post helped me discover that the Normann Copenhagen designers have a really fun little blog!

I love that the CES HP post helped me discover that the Normann Copenhagen designers have a really fun little blog!

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#8034
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Top 8 Most Amazing Tree Houses

Top 8 Most Amazing Tree Houses

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#8033
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refresh your mind [Editor's Note ~ check out Crash 74's sweet stencils and other shirt designs]

refresh your mind [Editor's Note ~ check out Crash 74's sweet stencils and other shirt designs]

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#8032
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Swiss Naef Spiele makes some of the most beautiful, wood, toys/games on the market. Their toys could be used as art if you ask me.

Swiss Naef Spiele makes some of the most beautiful, wood, toys/games on the market. Their toys could be used as art if you ask me.

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#8031
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Coco has a beautiful portfolio of fashion illustrations which begin with more traditional painting, drawing, ceramics ~ which are then digitally blended.

FEATUREDCoco has a beautiful portfolio of fashion illustrations which begin with more traditional painting, drawing, ceramics ~ which are then digitally blended.

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#8030
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Bustin Down the Door ~ a new Documentary - Some killer photography and imagery from '75 and some of the original surfing icons that are responsible for where the sport is today.

Bustin Down the Door ~ a new Documentary - Some killer photography and imagery from '75 and some of the original surfing icons that are responsible for where the sport is today.

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#8029
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TBWA\Germany made this clever ad for announce the last Adidas fall colletion.

TBWA\Germany made this clever ad for announce the last Adidas fall colletion.

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#8028
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Now that most vehicles have robust reliability, quality and performance, it is up to designers to dare to dream again and design the car of the future. Platform21 - "Joyriding"  thru Feb, Amsterdam

Now that most vehicles have robust reliability, quality and performance, it is up to designers to dare to dream again and design the car of the future. Platform21 - "Joyriding" thru Feb, Amsterdam

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#8027
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