Art
An Unusual Storyboard

When Jens Claessens needed to create the ‘rough lines' for his new story, he created this unusual and very detailed storyboard. »

Cool Objects
Inflatable Sofas for the Beach

It's getting hotter everyday, the sky is turning blue, the wind is not going anywhere in particular, and everyone wonders if it is time to get another ice cream. Yes, it's the yearly beach-outdoor-fun-time. »

Automotive
Bertone Mantide Concept

Stile Bertone have made a new concept car, the Bertone Mantide, and I like it. »

Interior Design
Domino Table

I recently came across SIDD Fine Woodworking in Canada, and particularly the Domino table. It is a coffee table with ‘legs' shaped like domino pieces about to fall. Brilliant yet simple design. »

Cool Objects
6 Extremely Cool Speakers

If you are looking for a really stunning set of speakers for your iPod (or you computer), then look no further. These are fabulous. »

Art
Vintage Space Stations

Back in the 1970s, just shortly after the Apollo missions, NASA had a lot of confidence. We would go to the stars, build humongous space stations, create a second earth - or several of them. »

Movies
It's Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day, and just to get you in the right mood, here are five videos that you might enjoy. »

Automotive
Citroën DS3 Concept

Citroën is bringing back its exclusive DS line of cars. First with the DS3, as featured in this article, but later with the DS4 and DS5. And, it looks really impressive, especially considering these very artistic photos. »

Cool Objects
There is a Shark in my Tea!

Designboom recently held a design competition called "beyond silver", which I actually have no idea what was about. But the 3rd place winner was a tea infuser shaped like a shark. »

Automotive
Audi Sportback - Visual Showcase

Audi unveiled their new Sportback concept car yesterday, and it looks amazing. While it is definitely maintaining the recognizable Audi design, it shows us what direction Audi is going in for the years to come. »

Interior Design
Globe Fireplace

Winter is coming. Some of the things I really like about winter is a hot cop of cocoa, a very good book (or ebook), and a cozy fireplace. »

Art
Don't Play with Your Food

When I was a kid, I was always told that I should not play with my food. I of course completely ignored whoever said that, and I often turned my potatoes into little people. But "Anna the Red" has taken the art of playing with food to a completely insane level. »

Art
Offline Photohop

Imagine for a moment, that we never invented the computer. That idea simply never came into our minds. Then imagine for a moment that we still evolved in all other areas. »

Cool Objects
Woodtime

This wristwatch/bracelet time piece is simply stunning. Made by Hellokarl. »

Movies
A Smiley Story

Storyteller and poet Rives tells an amusing little story about a guy and a girl... all using smiley's. »

Cool Objects
Book Cup

Enjoy a piping hot cup of your favorite book! »

Art
The Thumb Tribe

A few days ago I came across Ben Powis' thumb art, and it struck me as being an amazing display of creativity. »

Cool Objects
IYO YOYO

One of the big problems with the new mobile devices is battery life - or more precisely lack thereof - and a lot of people have come up with ingenious concepts in an attempt to solve it. But, this battery charger from Peter Thuvander is perhaps one of the more amusing ones. »

Art
Pen Art

Jennifer Maestre, who should change her name to Jennifer "Maestro", has created these fantastic sculptures out of pencils. »

Art
Rocketship Tours

Have you ever wondered what it would be like, if we had been much more determined to venture out into our solar system? Artist Steve Thomas has with his vintage "Rocketship Tours" poster collection. Anyone up for skiing on Pluto? »

Cool Objects
Kling Handbags

Cool Objects
Bike Helmets for City Dwellers

In the past, bicycle helmets made you look like you were wearing a big sponge on top of your head. Today that are all pretty well designed. Most helmets though have a very sporty look, like these from Giro. And while they are certainly cool, it doesn't really fit well with the city-dwellers. »

Graphics
Toyota IQ - Wrapped

I am not really into small cars, but there is something special about Toyota's new concept car - the Toyota IQ. But you know if I were ever to buy one of these it would need some special paintjob (or a wrap). »

Movies
Wall-e

Movies
V Water

Cool Objects
One Day Poem

Jiyeon Song has created this cool dome shaped contraption. »

Graphics
Origami Money

This is probably the only real use for paper money - in these days of credit cards and mobile micropayments. »

Architecture
Genesis - a floating park

Genesis is a new cruise ship from Royal Caribbean Int. coming in 2009. And unlike other cruise ships, this one features a park. And not just in the form of a few potted plants. This one has huge trees, grass and no roof. »

Interaction Design
Tame Status Cube

Michael Roller has created Tame, which is a concept for updating all your status messages across whatever systems you happen to use. IM, Facebook, phones etc. »

Cool Objects
Botanical Pens

Interior Design
Cell Shelf

Interior Design
Soft as a Rock

Interaction Design
Reactive Art

 

 

Art
The Pecanpals

Once upon a time, in a place not so far way, five friends are having a really good time. It's the Pecanpals. »

Art
Kusho

Amazing water art by Shinichi Maruyama, created by throwing water into the air - with or without black ink. »

Art
Giraffe Mechanics

Andrew Chase has created yet another masterpiece. It started out with Timmy, then the mechanic elephant, and now, the mechanic giraffe. »

Art
Cloud Chair

When you add just a little too much soap into your bathtub, you get this amazing bubble effect. The kind where light is being reflected from all kinds of angles, in a mass of bubbles. »

Cool Objects
Cool Mouse

Designer Oliver Rosito has created this cool looking mouse. It kinda reminds me of the I Robot Audi. »

Art
Invaded by Little Aliens

I recently stumbled upon Dmitry Maximov's amazing drawings. He is combining real pictures with cartoony alien figures, creating a special world of shy and curious beings. »

Automotive
Emergency Dromedaries

There comes a time in every person's life where you think "where is there an emergency camel dromedary when you need one". Well, don't worry, help is coming. »

Movies
Sunday Inspiration - Stop Motion

I recently came across these two excellent stop motion movies. The first one is called Her Morning Elegance, and is a music video from the talented artist Oren Lavie. »

Cool Objects
Cream Comes from Cows

We all know that milk and cream comes from cows, but "Fred & Friends" have used this connection to design this pitcher. »

Interior Design
The Lover's Chair

Cool Objects
Pre-chewed Pencils

We all know how it is. One of your friends is constantly chewing out her pencils, or you might even do it yourself. So what should a caring person do to help? »

Cool Objects
Winter Connectivity

It's getting cold, and winter is just around the corner... or more precisely somewhere in the north-western direction. And that means that we are getting swamped with winter gloves that are compatible with the modern era. »

Art
Elephant Mechanics

Andrew Chase has done it again; created a stunning piece of mechanics. This time it is an elephant. »

Art
Kid Revolver

Anthony Wu has created this incredible dynamic cartoon. The drawing is so amazingly intense, with its close-up, wide angle, and high perspective style. »

Cool Objects
Sleeping in a Cardboard Box

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sleep in a cardboard box? No...? Well, to be completely honest neither have I. But that didn't stop Le-Clochard from making this cardboard look-a-like bed linen. »

Graphics
RedBull Singapore 2008 - Virtual Track Video

Formula One is coming to Singapore next week, racing at the first time at night. And, Redbull decided to make something special out of it, so they came up with this amazing 3D virtual tour. »

Cool Objects
Wool lamp

Laurent Hongisto has created this lamp created out of wool and plywood. The design was inspired by the Kantele, a five stringed harp. Nice concept and interesting use of materials. »

Cool Objects
Finger Gun Sight

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Saab Radio

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Luau Portable Lamp

I really like the Luau portable lamp from Vessel. It looks great and the best part is that you can bring it with you. »

Art
Kinetic Sculpture at BMW Museum

There a lot of interesting things going on at BMW's Museum. You might remember the BMW GINA concept car. But what about this cool kinetic sculpture (watch the videos)? »

Architecture
Museum of Middle Eastern Modern Art

This is probably the most expensive museum of modern art in the world, at least if you look at the production costs. And like many other architectural masterpieces this one is going to be located in Dubai. »

Automotive
BMW GINA - Design Feature

BMW has created a new concept car, and it is unlike anything you have ever seen before. It is a shape-shifter, has a textile skin, and it challenges our perception of what a car should look like. »

Interior Design
The Mobile Kitchen

The Bultbaup B2 kitchen has been featured on several design sites in the last few days. For one thing, it is quite beautiful in its own functional way. But the thing that makes this kitchen special is that it is mobile. You can move everything. You can place it wherever you like. »

Interior Design
Sorgente

Italian Teuco has made a stunning bathtub - or maybe it's really a hot tub, but who can tell the difference anyway. »

Art
City Decoration

Granada Design has created these typographic decorations with city names. They measure 27x35 cm (app. 11x14 inch) and costs 38 EUR (60 USD). »

Cool Objects
Olympic Torch Design Special

Much can be said about this year's Olympics and China, but if you forget the politics for a moment, you will suddenly see all the stunning design. »

Interior Design
V Chairs

Automotive
Morgan LifeCar

Cool Objects
MacBook Air

Cool Objects
Napkin PC

Interaction Design
Crayon Physics Deluxe

 

 

Cool Objects
Flowing electricity - Steel Pipe Lamps

Galvanized steel pipes can be used for many things. They are usually used to direct the flow of water. But if you pour electricity through them you end up with these amazing desk lamps. »

Cool Objects
Vaja - Leather Bags

Yesterday a reader sent me a link to Vaja, thinking that it would be something I wanted to write about. And she was right. Vaja makes some of the most beautiful, high-quality leather laptop bags I have seen for quite a while. »

Cool Objects
Divine Collection - Confidential Editions

In what is perhaps the most public stunt ever, Venture Studio Paris has unveiled the Divine lounge chairs - Confidential Editions. I guess it is true when you are creating a secret product, in a very limited numbers, everyone will know about it. »

Art
Expression of Joy - DIY

Back in December 2008, BMW launched the Expression of Joy campaign. Most noticeable was the huge artwork done by the new BMW Z4. It was an interesting and quite intriguing way to explore art, not to mention how to make a campaign. »

Cool Objects
Dishwasher for Singles/Students

Here is the deal. You are single, you kitchen is not bad, but you do not have space for a real dishwasher. So what do you do? Do the dishes all by yourself, every single day, 365 days a year? *sigh* ...I think not! »

Art
We are all alike

I recently came across the talented photographer Peter Funch. In his photo story "Babel Tales" he combined several street shots into one, creating a stereotypical and generalized view of life in New York. »

Cool Objects
Bird lights

Designer Michael Hilgers, from Rephorm have created these funny looking light-birds. It comes in two editions. A solar light, which I assume is powered by the sun. And a tealight-holder, which is powered by... Yes, tealights. »

Art
Tetris as Art

If you happen to be in Sydney you might suddenly see this; Giant Tetris blocks stuck between buildings in an alley. Who has been playing Tetris? Where did these come from? »

Cool Objects
Post Cup

In the old days you sent home a postcard. But what if you could send home a cup instead? »

Movies
This is Where We Live

I recently came across this very well made stop-motion video to celebrate 4th Estate Publishers' 25th Anniversary. There is nothing special here, except that it is very beautiful. »

Graphics
Designing Barack Obama's Logo

VSA Partners, the company behind Barack Obama's logo Sol Sender talks about the process of conceptualizing and designing the logo in this 2-part video. They also talk about the concepts that didn't make it, as well as how the community started to use it in ways they didn't imagine. »

Interior Design
Miso Soup Chair

Miso Soup Design has designed this chair out of bent Plywood. Simple concept, brilliantly conceived. »

Interior Design
Gaffititek - Book shelf

Here is another stunning design from Hellokarl. It is a book shelf with a rather unusual, yet eye-catching shape. »

Interior Design
Shelf / Clamp

Here is an interesting use of materials to make a book shelf. Cast entirely in bone china, the working f-clamp can open and close allowing for multiple configurations. Each shelving unit is individually assembled. »

Interior Design
Spaghetti Bench

Pablo Reinoso has created this bench being partly a normal bench and partly spaghetti. And the result is rather amazing. »

Cool Objects
My Buddy Energy Light

Everyone who lives far away from the equator are familiar with the dark and rainy winter nights, where you don't feel as energize as what you would like. One way to solve this is to use light intelligently. Instead of using light to see what is around you, you use light to energize yourself. To give yourself that much needed boost. »

Automotive
Lamborghini's Family Car

Have you ever wondered what a Lamborghini would look like as a family car? Well, here it is. »

Cool Objects
The Napbook

We have all been in the situation where we really needed some rest. You know, on that long trip on the train, or even after a long meeting at the office. But what is a good 5 minutes rest without a soft pillow? »

Interior Design
Falling Down the Wall

The talented Hanna Nyman has created this tearable wallpaper as part of her graduation at Konstfack, Stockholm. It its now shown in Norway at the craft and design exhibit "A world of folk". »

Architecture
Transformed Flower

Cool architectural art from "The Art Office". Head over to their blog to see how it was made and installed. »

Art
Paper Collage

Niall McClelland has created these interesting collages. Most collages are usually just a mess of images slapped on to a surface, but these are different with its empty spaces and geometric angles. »

Cool Objects
Slice

Cool Objects
HTC Touch Diamond

I just bought the new HTC Touch Diamond mobile phone and it is as good as the iPhone (if not better). »

Art
The Art of Wall-e

Today is the day when you get to see Wall-e (at least in some parts of the world). But one thing is the movie, which I am sure is absolutely spectacular, but what about the art the goes into making it? I am of course referring to the book - "The Art of Wall-e". »

Interior Design
Light-emitting Glass

These pieces of light-emitting glass are actually quite ingenious. They emit light without the use of a light bulb, LED's or any of the normal light-emitting devices.The light comes straight from the glass itself. »

Interior Design
Concrete Art

The "art" of applying stickers to walls and windows is quite common, but it is rare to see somebody apply the same effect to a floor. Especially when you do it the way Transparent House has done - by making a permanent pattern in the concrete itself. »

Movies
Zoudov is Incredible

If you like the The Incredibles (from Pixar), then you got to see this video from three talented artists; Laurent Gillot, Aurélia Verhnes and Clement Bolla. »

Interior Design
The Conference Table

Interior Design
Simple Hanger

Cool Objects
Swiss Peace Knife

Interaction Design
I Want You To Want Me

Architecture
Give me a Dome