Hasta La Ideas

Dorian Gourg is a graphic designer and photographer based in Paris. His project ‘ADAHY’ is the outcome of two trips he took: one to New York and one to South America. These works are an exploration of the two very polar landscapes, which, in their opposing density and starkness, end up instilling the same state of torpidity. More after the jump.

Simple and beautiful illustrations by Ko. Machiyama. More after the jump.

See more of his work on his site.

Lumadessa, a website run by designer/artist Josh Brill, sells these sweet prints of various flora and fauna, donating 5% of profits to animal and environmental charity. Via: dwell

Designed by Shin Okada, this humidifier is made of Hinoki (a rot-resistant wood from Japanese Cypress) that naturally draws water from it’s base and spreads moisture into the air. It’s a great low-fi solution to dry conditions, and certainly better looking than electric humidifiers (not to mention quieter).

via Spoon & Tamago

Toronto, I’m told, has a bit of reputation for high quality tap water, so it should come as no surprise that this amusing turn-of-phrase/eco-friendly business venture/all-around great idea originates in the Big Smoke. You may have seen these bottles around having recently been featured on packaging blog thedieline as well as a host of other design and lifestyle blogs. Order your bottle here or poke around the tap water website to learn more about why plastic water bottles are bad, bad, bad.