UrbanRetro Sale

Posted on September 7, 2006 Under Design

Every city needs that secret spot where you can get off-beat tees or prints from your favorite independent artist. For Los Angeles, I'd say MOMA or MOCA would fit that need. Our friends on the side of the Atlantic, too…

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NoPattern Facelift

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Design

Our friend Chuck Anderson over at NoPattern just gave his site a nice new facelift. New projects, new products, a new book and lots of delicious eye candy. Go check it out, seriously.

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Incandescence

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Design

Last week our good friend The Columnist had a chance to meet the Creative Director and Graphic Designer Etienne Mineur at his Paris studio. In 2000, Etienne, along with some good friends founded Incandescence Creative Studio which has since become…

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Harry Organizer

Posted on August 31, 2006 Under Design

A 2005 DesignPlus Winner, the Harry organizer from Formila sits at the intersection between style and function. It is comprised of flexible and sturdy aluminum which can be twisted and manipulated to your heart's content. The wires are threaded through…

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Money Clip Credit Card

Posted on August 31, 2006 Under Design

A few years ago when Discover introduced their mini credit card that was meant to be attached to your key chain and flipped out at the register, I yawned. When American Express recently unveiled their Butterfly card, I was mildly…

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J3 Concepts + 4Impressions

Posted on August 29, 2006 Under Design

The works of Jared Nickerson's J3 Concepts are a great discovery on their own, but finding out what comes next is even better. His solo efforts in commercial design consisting of illustrations and wallpapers are amazing and culminate in a…

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Riottt!

Posted on August 28, 2006 Under Design

I'd like to shine the light on a new online project called Riottt!. The team at Riottt! is small, but very big on talent and includes creative heavyweights Kevin Craft formerly of Vapors Magazine, Sean Miyashiro, founder of Sole Division,…

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Naked and Angry Wallpaper

Posted on August 25, 2006 Under Design

From the same folks that brought us Threadless, the democratization of t-shirt design and manufacturing, comes

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Durex Variety Pack

Posted on August 25, 2006 Under Design

Condom packaging is usually pretty lame, it's not something you're design-concious wants to have laying around your bedroom or bathroom. That all might have changed-- I was blown away by the design, color choices and overall experience with the new…

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The Boomerang Vase

Posted on August 24, 2006 Under Design

The latest Realm Dekor import from Japan now available in their online store: The Boomerang Vase. Made in white ceramic it's a "truly unique addition" to any room. Looking for some good quality and affordable home accessories? Check out some…

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