Cool Hunting Gift Guide

Posted on December 22, 2005 Under Design

Time is running out to get your holiday gifts, are you still stumped? Make sure to check in with our friends over at Cool Hunting. 2005 Holiday Gift Guide is a must see. Even if you're not looking for a…

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1201am Stationery

Posted on December 20, 2005 Under Design

1201am is a collection of handmade paper goods by Laurie Forehand, a graphic designer who studied at the Art Institute of Atlanta for Visual Communication. Her designs are really sharp and interesting, a nice change from the stale and boring…

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Shop Composition

Posted on December 19, 2005 Under Design

Denver is home to one of the most impressive independent design shops with an online presence I've ever seen (and what a beautiful site!) There are still a few days left to order gifts in time for holiday delivery, so…

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Iluren

Posted on December 14, 2005 Under Design

As the gift giving season comes closer, be sure to head on over to Iluren to check out some interesting possibilities for designer gifts. They have an excellent selection of unique pieces by contemporary designers. No heavy plug here, their…

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Element 2005

Posted on December 13, 2005 Under Design

The Danish Design Centre recently held a competition called Element 2005 based on a very simple question: Is it possible to create a new home furnishing element in only eight days? They invited seven of Denmark's youngest and most promising…

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Start Mobile

Posted on December 12, 2005 Under Design

Start Mobile is the first company to ever offer actually good art from credible emerging independent artists--downloadable to your mobile phone. They have quite the collection of artists with art and wallpaper from guys like David Choe, Shepard Fairey, Yoffy,…

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Adam Kalkin’s Push Button House

Posted on December 6, 2005 Under Design

Adam Kalkin is one of the most inventive and creative people I have read about in a very long time. His Push Button house was on display this past weekend in Miami Beach, but the shipping container with a luxury…

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Kobayashi 5

Posted on December 5, 2005 Under Design

One of my blog friends, and all around favorite behind-the-scene bloggers in the blogosphere went ahead and started a new and more sophisticated site. Kobayashi 5 offers a nice perspective on art, design, fashion, music, and technology through the eyes…

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Save the Pearlroth House!

Posted on December 2, 2005 Under Design

The super-fun Pearlroth House of Westhampton Beach, New York is in great danger of being torn down, and I need all you mid-century modern architecture fans to help save it! If you're not familiar with the modern/abstract homes, of Andrew…

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World Aids Day: Become A Drug Dealer

Posted on December 1, 2005 Under Design

Today is Worlds AIDS Day. I'd like to point everyone over to Keep A Child Alive an incredible organization with tons of information and several ways to donate to help fight AIDS in Africa. There's also a great song by…

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