Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
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3 Wacky Chandeliers Made From Unusual Objects
Light bulbs and dangling pieces of crystals are so passe`…we are loving these unique chandeliers that have been designed using everyday objects. Bic pens, a drum set and 3,000 gummy bears are all items that were used to create some top-notch chandeliers. Our favourite is the gummy chandelier, 3,000 gummy bear moulds (the actual bears are made from hand cast acrylic…this is not an edible chandelier, ...
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Unique Car Wash Style Shower Design
Italian design company, Idiha Design, has come up with a new shower stall design concept for the lazy bather. The giant looped-shaped shower stall (effectively called the Loop) is actually meant to power wash a bather’s entire body without the bather having to apply much effort. Touted as a “giant-sized bidet”, we prefer to draw the parallels between a car wash and this shower stall – ...
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20 Business Cards Belonging To Very Famous People
Making a first impression is important for anyone in any industry, and in certain industries (specifically the creative ones) a business card can say a lot about a person or a service it is representing. We were fascinated by the business cards that some of the world’s most favourite people hand out – some people who are so famous, one would think a business card is ...
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Foldable.Me: A Cute Cardboard Version Of You
In March 2012, a renegade team from Mint Digital conceived a plan to let the world create their own cardboard friend. They feared it was an impossible dream… but the first prototype proved just too loveable. After 4 days, locked away in the countryside, they had a crude working version of Foldable.Me. People were excited but there was one problem. Foldable.Me needed hairdos, lots of hairdos. ...
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Creepy Tufted Toad Sofa
Another brilliant addition to Maximo Riera’s animal-form furniture line is the Toad Sofa. Máximo Riera has been a practicing artist for over thirty years. Whilst predominantly working in photography, painting and sculpture, he has also published a collection of poetry. Inspired by his travel and experiences through Europe and the Caribbean Islands, Máximo’s vibrant use of colour and evocative attention to detail have been an inspiration ...
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Giant Floppy Disk Coffee Table
Our love for jumbo-sized every day items burns strong, and today, our hearts are beating quickly for this giant-sized Floppy Disk Table. Designed by Neulant Van Exel, this coffee table measures 28″ x 25″ x 17″ and features a sliding disk cover that reveals storage for odds and ends. The table was hand-made from hot-rolled steel and stainless steel, and has the ability to magically transform ...
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Musical Instrument Toilet Seats
If you are one of those people that happen to like coloured toilets, upholstered toilet seats and anything super-kitschy for the bathroom, you are sure to love these Jammin’ Johns. The funky guitar and keyboard-shaped toilet seats are designed by Kentucky music store owner, Marvin Maxwell, and his business partner and fellow drummer, David Boone. The handcrafted guitar and keyboard toilet seats are available in three ...
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This Crazy Super Refrigerator Costs $40,000
If you aren’t looking to spend $40,000 on your next car, put your hard-earned money toward this Italian fridge by fridgemakers, Meneghini La Cambusa, that is so much more than just an icebox. First of all, from the exterior, this fridge resembles some kind of steampunk-nautical-looking closet portal, but inside, it’s nothing more than a fridge with a ridiculously large amount of storage space. The centre ...
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Extremely Opulent 24 Carat Bathtub
When thinking of bathtub design, the term “opulent” rarely makes an appearance in a tub’s description – but this bathtub designed by Italian-based bath product manufacturing company Devon&Devon is different. Opulent is the only word we can find to describe the Mida tub that has been covered in 24 carat gold leaf. Inspired by the ancient Florentine tradition of gold leaf application, this tub must make ...
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iRock: A Rocking Chair That Powers Your Apple Devices
The iRock is a power-generating rocking chair that charges Apple devices. Yes, it’s true! The chair’s rocking motion is harnessed by gears that in turn wind a generator that provide eco-friendly power for your devices. The chair is currently in the development stage and will be available for sale through Swiss furniture retailer, Micasa. The irocker also comes equipped with an iPad dock and speakers, so ...
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Cool Electrical Tower Design Built In The Human Likeness
Kudos go out to American architecture firm, Choi+Shine Architects, for this innovative and fun design concept featuring 30-metre tall electricity towers that are shaped like human figures. The project, entitled Land of Giants, was awarded the 2010 Boston Society of Architects Unbuilt Architecture Award for its unique conceptual approach to power solutions in the Icelandic landscape. The Land of Giants design also received an honourable mention ...
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$164,000 Gold-Plated BBQ
While on the topic of unnecessary expenses, the BeefEater Barbecues’ $164,000 gold-plated barbecue grill came up. Now, we know a lot of people take their BBQ skills seriously, but come ON, people?! Will your slab of animal taste better if it is cooked on a grill that costs the same as a small house in middle America? We have a feeling the Signature Series 6 Burner ...
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A Transparent Glass Plane From Airbus by 2050
With its see-through aircraft cabin, passengers of the future will get a get a window on the world as they fly through the sky. For this plane with it’s ‘intelligent’ cabin wall membrane and interactive games, may be everyday air transport in 2050. The futuristic concept for travel in 40 years’ time was unveiled recently London by Airbus – and it’ll terrify those who already have ...
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Wicked Trampoline Bridge Concept in Paris
Thanks to Parisian architectural firm, AZC, Paris could be home to one of the best bridge designs we’ve ever stumbled across. Associate architects, Irina Cristea and Grégoire Zündel, put together a proposal for a new “Bridge” in Paris as part of their entry for a new Bridge design competition. Here’s an excerpt from AZC explaining the concept behind their design: “The competition brief, A Bridge in ...
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These Cool Pods Suspended in Trees Sleep 2 People
These unbelievably cool pod-shaped spheres are called Cocoon Trees – they are spheric aluminium structures that are covered with a water-resistant tarpaulin that allows for ventilation and air flow that is designed to hang in trees. The pod weighs only 60 kilos and is apparently really easy to install because it is rigged with ropes and secured by nets.The pods are accessed by either wooden walkways ...
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This Australian Children’s Park Could Be The Coolest In The World
The Blaxland Riverside Park in Sydney Olympic Park in Australia was designed by JMD Design and is proving to be one of the coolest children’s entertainment parks in the world. The park was officially opened on June 1st 2012 and makes extensive use of the 300 meters wide of land to house a variety of play experiences and elements that cater to the entire family. The ...
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The Eva Solo Compact Foldable Ice Scraper
Those of you who reside in winter-ridden cities will appreciate this little invention by Eva Solo. Behold, the Eva Solo Foldable Ice Scraper – perfect for those freezing, frosty days and nights when you have no choice but to attempt to chisel your way into your car. Finally, an ice scraper that isn’t the size of a golf club – this baby fols up small enough ...
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Super Funky Volkswagen Formula XL1 Concept
Imagine if you could go over 250 miles on a single gallon of gas. Volkswagen hasn’t just imagined it — they’ve made it a reality with the Volkswagen Formula XL1 Concept ($TBA). Far more production-ready than the company’s past one-liter efforts, the XL1 is powered by a hybrid two cylinder TDI engine and electric motor/lithium ion battery pairing, and features a seven-speed dual clutch DSG transmission, ...
