5oup

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Design

Our U.K. based buddy Tom Judd (who is a very talented designer/animator/illustrator in his own right) has just launched a new version of 5oup, an online collective of art and design students from around the world. While the previous version…

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Adhemas Batista: Graphic Goodness

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Design

I can't tell you much about Brazilian based graphic designer and illustrator Adhemas Batista, but I love everything I see. He juxtaposes real life figures with fantasy-scribbles, bright colors and pop-culture icons. Jokingly, his portfolio site declares he's 'selling colors',…

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+41: The Good Combination

Posted on October 11, 2006 Under Design

Our pals over at +41 just launched a great skateboard collection-- in collaboration with //DIY (+41's graphic designers) and 242 Skateboarding. The limited edition decks, called "The Good Combination", bring together a fantasy pair of celebrities, some real, some fictitious.…

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Plusminuszero Update

Posted on October 10, 2006 Under Design

We've always been a big fan of Naoto Fukazawa's minimalist design, and his brand, in collaboration with Japanese toy maker Takara, Plusminuszero is one of our favorites. It's now in its third (gorgeous) collection-- but good luck finding these in…

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TESLA: Burn Rubber, Not Oil

Posted on October 9, 2006 Under Design

We are still a couple of years away from electric cars totally catching on, but the Tesla Roadster is giving us something to look forward to. The folks at Tesla have shifted their focus beyond the gas-electric hybrid platform that…

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Helly Hansen Trail Beater

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Design

Helly Hansen has a reputation for being an outerwear company that takes garment performance very seriously. Just ask our buddies over at ski film juggernaut Matchstick Productions, who use Helly Hansen gear to film in the coldest and wettest of…

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Relix Band: Wear Your Music

Posted on October 6, 2006 Under Design

We always like to see creative charity projects, and the Relix Band bracelet initiative definitely got our attention. Relix Magazine and Azu Studio have teamed up to (1) collect guitar strings from your favorite rock stars (e.g. Ben Harper, Deathcab…

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Mekanism vs Space Invader

Posted on October 5, 2006 Under Design

When it comes to customized and limited-edition skateboards, Mekanism runs the block. We've seen some amazing deck-collaborations with the likes of Katharina Grosse, Zevs, John Maeda, and others. In their latest effort, Mekanism joined forces with the elusive Invader. This…

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Richard Lawson’s 9 Volt Lamp

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Design

An easy and great looking combination of an everyday 9V Battery and a simple LED-based light. We think this tea light interpretation is simply gorgeous. No details on ordering and prices (as of yet), but if you have any interest…

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Own Your C

Posted on October 4, 2006 Under Design

Wow. It has only been launched for two weeks and OwnYourC has already won 'site of the month' from Favourite Website Awards. The site is part of a State of Colorado teen anti-smoking initiative, and was designed jointly by ad…

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