Aug 29
schmitthut: do-it-yourself hat kit
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“a hat is a message for the sky”: create your own message for the sky!This pattern can be used to produce a completely original rainproof hat. The tem..
Aug 29
Chulha by Philips Design
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Chulha, a cooking stove intended for use in the developing world by Philips Design, is among the winners of the Index Awards 2009, which were announced in Copenhagen last night. (more…)
Aug 29
Index Award winners
Posted in: UncategorizedDezeenwire: the winners of Index Awards, the biannual global design prize that rewards designs that improve life, were announced in Copenhagen last night. Winners in the five categories (body, home, work, play and community) each earn €100,000. www.indexaward.dk
Aug 28
Alex Holdens Reimagined Choking Victim Poster Goes Down Easy
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Since its last redesign more than a decade ago, the government-issued “Choking Victim” poster has adorned the walls of New York City restaurants with scenes of a faceless duo safely performing the Heimlich maneuver in a Constructivist swirl of step-by-step instructions on “how to dislodge food from a choking person.” Brooklyn artist Alex Holden took it upon himself to freshen up the ubiquitous poster, softening the didactic graphics and primary colors with a comic strip-style take in a soothing blue and white palette. His reimagined “Choking Victim” poster contains all the same life-saving information but sets the choking scene at a beachside resort, where members of the upscale crowd (one collapsed, one standing and wearing a fedora) escape death among the palm trees and festive party lanterns. Holden’s poster has already been adopted by a few more aesthetically astute restaurateurs, who find his version much easier to swallow. Here’s a look at the full poster:
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Aug 28
House in Wakaura by Archivi Architects Associates
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Archivi Architects & Associates of Osaka have completed a private house in Wakaura bay, near Wakayama city in Japan. (more…)
Aug 28
Back to School Essentials
Posted in: UncategorizedEasing into new schedules come fall—whether that means juggling classes or just getting back to the grind after some time off—the back-to-school season often inspires contempt when suddenly work hours take the place of poolside hours. To help alleviate the sentiment, we put together a list that makes desk life a little more fun.
Herman Miller Embody Chair
After recently putting this three-layer flexible chair to the test, we found its supportive structure extremely comfortable but also appreciate its myriad customization features hidden in a minimalist appearance. The Embody chair sells online from Design Within Reach for $1400.
Clementine Art Supplies
Clementine art supplies allow kids to be as messy as they want during craft hour without sacrificing their safety. Committed to sustainability and the environment, their all-natural products—including glue, markers, paints, dough and crayons—come packaged in recycled material printed with soy-based inks. Available from Whole Foods (above left). Kits run $38.
Custom Sigg Bottles
Show who’s the boss at school with a custom-designed, environmentally-friendly Sigg bottle. Choose from six revisable templates or add an image and text to a blank bottle. The one-liter bottles cost $28 from Cafe Press (above right).
Poketo Notefolio
An attractive way to be prepared, Poketo’s Notefolio combines the functions of a folder with a notebook to keep thoughts and important papers in one place, held together with a super strong rubber band. It’s available from Poketo for $16.
Musical Ruler
Created by Dan Wieden (of Wieden-Kennedy) for Suck UK, this plastic ruler will drive teachers crazy while providing unlimited fun for students with its musical capabilities. Finger markings and note positions make learning songs a snap. Available for £7 from Gadgets UK. (Click on image for enlarged view.)
Talk To The Hand Sticky Notes
Recalling those days spent scribbling homework assignments on our hands, this quirky take on the post-it note keeps yours ink-free, eliminating the possibility of washing off the details of an upcoming exam. They’re available for $7 from the Perpetual Kid (above left).
AshiDashi Socks
Meaning “stick out your feet!” in Japanese, AshiDashi limited-edition socks provide a little fun for feet, attracting attention for their zany concepts and colorful patterns. Each pair runs $12 or pick up the “Back to School” three-pack, which includes the above socks plus an old-school composition notebook pattern, for $32 from AshiDashi (above right).
Why Does E=mc2? (And Why Do We Care?)
Written by professors Jeff Forshaw and Brian Cox, “Why Does E=mc2? (And Why Do We Care)” takes a riveting look at how Einsteins’s famous theory of relativity relates to our modern world. Clear and concise, the entertaining book sheds light on the world of physics for the layman, effectively allowing even the most science-challenged audience to understand the complexities of the subject. Available from Powell’s Books for $24 (above left).
Goods For Good
As we gear up for heading back to school, it’s important to remember those less fortunate. Goods for Good does just that, providing school supplies, clothing and hygiene products for children in Africa. Donate time, money or goods or participate in the school connect program, linking your school with one in need (above right).
Electrical Man Multi-Outlet
Since there’s still no ingenious solution for cord management, this power outlet man at least adds some levity to the clutter. His legs and arms turn one three-prong outlet into three and we especially like the power indicator heart. It runs $25 from Get Organized.
Aug 28
Chie Mihara Shoes Fall 2009
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With fine architectural structure supporting a flirty feminine exterior, Elda, Spain-basedChie Mihara’s latest collection continues to define a brand that draws on a range of influences—from urban snow boots to Ferragamo.
Inspired by a sketch in a Spanish catalog from the late 40s, “Kaira” (top left) is an “ultra femme meets rock and roll” shoe with detachable fur trim. “Keiti” (top right) balances a rugged look with a polite heel perfect for city-dwellers looking for Snow Mountain chic. Ferragamo, one of Mihara’s most admired designers, was on her mind when she designed “Kalu” with its versatile retro look.
Mihara, of Japanese ancestry but born and raised in Brazil, is most noted for her comfortable high heel shoes thanks to an anatomic footbed construction she designed. The shoes have to be sexy but they can’t hurt, she says. It’s a man’s industry so the key is to take aspects of men’s shoes and incorporate them into women’s shoes. Her fans agree.
Get to know Chie Mahari, the global designer and mom of three on YouTube. Her new designs are available on her website and Coclico.
Aug 28
Drive-by Video: Tokyoflash at the New York International Gift Fair 2009
Posted in: UncategorizedThe guys at Tokyoflash show you how to actually tell the time.
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