Vaja Messenger Bags

Posted on October 23, 2006 Under Design

Vaja Cases, the leading designer and manufacturer of some of the most high-end consumer oriented iPod and cell-phone cases just launched their first shot at a bag-- and we're pleased with the initial press photos. The bag, simply called 'The…

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Fitzsu Grand Prix

Posted on October 23, 2006 Under Design

We're loving these artist-edition Playsam cars, created for the Fitzsu Society, a Los Angeles based modern accessories store. Thirty-three international designers created one-of-a-kind cars using the original Playsam Streamliner car (we wrote about last August). They invited artists from all…

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Eva Harlou: Danish Design

Posted on October 23, 2006 Under Design

Eva Harlou is a Copenhagen, Denmark based architect who has some serious talent. She designs small and large scale buildings for both commercial and residential application, and is proficient with both interior and exterior design. Since graduating from the Aarhus…

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Art Lebdev Russia: Vector Stuff Holder

Posted on October 16, 2006 Under Design

Art Lebdev Studio, the largest design company in Russia (we covered them back in May of '05), just released a fun poke at statistical charts and space saving with the Vector Stuff Holder. The office employee turns [the] Vector depending…

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Magnetic S + P

Posted on October 16, 2006 Under Design

I am a big fan of the culinary arts, and always try to keep an eye out for gadgets to use in my kitchen. I especially like when I find a contraption that adds something special from a design standpoint--…

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ShuffleArt Koobniks

Posted on October 16, 2006 Under Design

ShuffleArt, originally the makers of the cute vinyl stickers used to decorate your iPod collection, recently released what they're calling Koobniks: Soft vinyl film to protect against scratches on the wrist area of the Macbook, Macbook Pro, Powerbook G4 and…

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Inspire Co. Simple Words

Posted on October 13, 2006 Under Design

Move over Hallmark. These cards are way better. Inspire Company makes Simple Words greeting cards that say everything that needs to be said--without the cheesiness, verbosity, and junior varsity design. I found this get well card, entitled 'soup, naps, pills,…

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Fishy Fun

Posted on October 13, 2006 Under Design

The Fish Loft is a transparent tube for fishes to swim above water level-- pretty much the hottest thing to enter your aquatic-life since, well, the Fish Pod (pictured here on the right), which we covered back in '04. The…

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BLEU LTD

Posted on October 12, 2006 Under Design

Bleu Limited is Hong Kong-based company that does great design work in the realm of consumer electronics, lifestyle, and household products. Bleu Ltd. caters to clients who make the consumer electronics that eventually reach us in the marketplace--they are kind…

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Design Public Warehouse Sale

Posted on October 12, 2006 Under Design

Our modern living pals over at Design Public are holding their first ever warehouse sale this weekend, October 14th and 15th, at the Fort Mason Center. For those two days you can find great deals up to 75% off on…

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