The Design Sponge Shop

Posted on October 3, 2006 Under Design

I wanted to give an extra-special congratulations and high five to Grace over at Design*Sponge for finally launching her dream project: An online shop where she can showcase and sell affordable, limited-edition designs by her favorite independent artists. Every piece…

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Cecilia Lundgren ‘Singles’ Pillow Cases

Posted on October 3, 2006 Under Design

For all of you bachelors and bachelorettes out there--wishful thinking meets textiles with Swedish designer Cecilia Lundgren's scintillating pillow cases. A spot for your head, and a spot for your most recent shag's head. How romantic! Just imagine the look…

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DADADUM Connects the Dots

Posted on October 2, 2006 Under Design

For the kid in everyone, Switzerland based Dadadum makes the Gregory Calendar, which allows you (or your 3-year-old niece) to connect the dots between dates on the calendar to reveal a fun illustration at the end of the month (that…

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+41 Nike Air Max 1

Posted on October 1, 2006 Under Design

Our good pals over at +41 recently took a swing designing their own interpretation of the Nike Airmax 1, a timeless classic. The tongue and insole of each sneaker has a pair of cartoon eyes looking back at the viewer--…

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Thundermutt Series 14 Launch

Posted on October 1, 2006 Under Design

BA-Reps, an illustration agency based in New York launched a limited edition collection of designer toys last week by artist Tristan Eaton, Gary Baseman, Stephen Bliss, Dave Needham, and Andrew Rae. This collection is an addition to the popular Thundermutt…

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112 Ocean Drive

Posted on September 29, 2006 Under Design

112 Ocean Drive is the solo project of Gustav Dejert, the multi-talented Swedish designer, animator, illustrator and director. Gustav started 112 Ocean Drive in 2005 after working for several renowned design and production studios, doing everything from brand development to…

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Design Charts

Posted on September 28, 2006 Under Design

Music's Billboard Top 40 meets web design with Design Charts' new weekly rankings site. Design Charts bases its results on the opinions of three other sites: Dope Awards, Website Design Awards, and Designaside--the three of which are in the business…

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Kaza Razat: Control Arms

Posted on September 27, 2006 Under Design

Kaza Razat, senior interactive art director and overall motion graphics genius did this great video as a donation to Amnesty International and the ControlArms campaign. Uncontrolled Arms End Up On The Streets. I hate to get all political here, but…

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Ricochet Magazine Rack

Posted on September 26, 2006 Under Design

Last year I made a big mistake. I subscribed to no less than ten magazines thinking I'd have time to read (at least some of) them. Truth is, I've probably read 3 of some 130 issues I've received which is…

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Gravis: Stylish, Warm, and Native American?

Posted on September 26, 2006 Under Design

Gravis has always succeeded by blending board-sport function with design-conscious fashion into quality shoes. When winter rolls near, I always start looking for some kicks that will look good AND keep my feet dry. Gravis has them this year. For…

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