1. Clampology
Kitchen & Household/
Designer Jorre has created a typology of clamp tools, each with a specific function that can be used throughout the house or work place i.e. a book stop, accompanied by a book finger, a book display, a hook and a …
2. Girl Power Accessory
Accessories/
The Head Hand Bang is really an actual hand bag shaped like a head for the sole purpose of enabling females to experience a sense of girl power without the need for violence. It’s not available commercially but I could …
3. Digital Apple
Culture/
Amusing picture of an Apple with a hand drawn wireframe by Designer Bruce Bell. related links Brucebell.co.uk
4. The Lepine and the Ring
Accessories/
The Lepine Belharra & The Fossil O-Ring In our bid to cross pollinate, Here are the latest posts from our sister site, Wrist Fashion: The O-Ring Watch: The latest watch by Philippe Starck for Fossil. It has a unique circular …
5. Boob Scarf
Accessories/
Another strange new fun accessory courtesy of good ol’ Japan. related links Boob Scarfs (via Fabrica Blog)
6. A Novel Idea
Apparel/
This one’s for bibliophiles – in lieu of nifty slogans, why not opt for an entire page printed from one of the classics on your tee? It’s a surefire way to get you and those around you closer to literature …
7. Visions of the Future
Articles / Q&A/
Stock Exchange of Visions is a website version of a successful exhibition organized by Fabrica where artists, scientists, sociologists and futurologists are interviewed about their vision of the future. All interviews are available online. related links Stock Exchange of Visions
8. Lamp Lamp
Lighting/Subverting Objects/
Lamp lamp is a visual conundrum; A blub with two fixtures. One fixture to plug in the lamp, the other to get your attention. related links 100%
9. Religions Juxtaposed
Art/
Juxtaposed: Religion is a limited edition curated bookshelf that contains the world’s most influential religious texts. The shelf is cut in order to present the books on the same level, their coexistence acknowledged and celebrated. Blank blank (that is the …
10. Bling Retainer
Jewelry/
Kiel’s jewelry are little gems of irony – using non-status visual icons such as the match stick and the retainer and amplifying their obscurity by turning them into bling jewelry. related links Kiel Mead
11. Simple Alog
Furniture/
Alog is a modular shelving system that features a wall mounted modular block and easily detachable shelves that require no fittings and allows for various combinations and compositions of shelves, allowing one to create their own bespoke system. related links …
12. Cup Communicator
Gadgets/
The Cup Communicator is a prototype communication device created by design Duncan Wilson that takes on the ‘two-cans and string’ children’s toy and uses it’s interface for a real life communication device i.e. You tug the cord to activate, squeeze …
13. Thiery Mugler’s Press Kit
Packaging/
Thierry Mugler’s USB ‘press kit’ designed by Laurent Corio that is a glorified usb file storage device good for giving away press kits to the press while doubling as a freebie gift. related links Laurent Corio
14. Bulb Lamp
Lighting/Subverting Objects/
Studio Italia Design adopted the bulb’s iconic look for their Blow table lamp which is controlled by a matching decorative magnet located on the outside of the clear globe. You can place it almost anywhere on the globe and the …
15. Tree Hugger Leaf
Miscellaneous/
reLEAF is a folded aluminium sheet that is shaped like a leaf and is used for collecting rain water directly into flower pots. related links Fulguro
16. Making Empty Emptier
Miscellaneous/Subverting Objects/
How do you make an empty space feel even more empty? Well, the japanese design team, Nendo, were recently invited by the Japanese edition of Numero Magazine to ‘fill’ in a 30x40x7 cm white box. So, instead of filling it …
17. WeMoto is Creative
Spaces/
Mini Clothing Design Label, WeMoto, went all ballistically creative on their booth at the recent Bright Skateboarding Tradeshow. We humbly admire in awe. related links WeMoto
18. Rairai
Kitchen & Household/
Rairai is a waste bin with a grass-covered top thus making for an interesting contrast. related links Mutu
19. Double Function Furniture
Art/Furniture/
Stereo is a table for temporary use which can be hung as a picture on the wall when it is not needed. An improvement would be the ability to change pictures. related links Fiasko Design
20. Auto Inspired Chair
Seating/
Lyx’s Automobile inspired Maxelle Chair, pictured above, has been designed by Harald Belker, the creator of the batmobile and other famous movie vehicles. related links Lyx
