Flipside Wallet 2.0

Posted on July 24, 2009 Under Design

At the beginning of the year, we found ourselves with a modern, more secure alternative to the classic wallet. Something that went ages without a sufficient redesign (the money clip doesn't count) is getting another makeover this year. The new…

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New York + Google Maps = Font

Posted on July 24, 2009 Under Design

You can already check out Google Maps by Josh Spear, but what about Josh Spear by Google Maps? For this, we've got British researcher Rachel Young to thank. Inspired by the Google Maps Typography of Rhett Dashwood, she created this "font"…

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Think Outside The Parking Box Competition

Posted on July 23, 2009 Under Design

The parking landscape of the urban jungle can often be rather dull. Those who have the need to keep their speedy vehicles within reach at all times are forced to maneuver their esteemed automobile in between layers of drab cement…

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Adam Cruickshank: Mixed Biz

Posted on July 23, 2009 Under Design

Nice work by graphic designer and illustrator Adam Cruickshank. Especially a fan of all his t-shirt work. There are a few of my favorites after the jump. Check him out. (more…)

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When Driving Becomes Writing

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Two typographers (Pierre&Damien of plmd.me) and a pro driver (Stef van Campenhoudt) collaborated to design a font with a car"“ literally. The car movements were tracked using a custom software, designed by interactive artist Zachary Lieberman. Check out the video. You can…

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Lumadessa's Flora Fauna Prints

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Visual aesthetics from the mid-century modern era, with a touch of Japan. Gorgeous work by Josh Brill of Lumadessa each limited to 50, signed and numbered by the artist. $20 each, a great gift for the bird lover in your…

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Sofia Tallal's Chiseled Faucet

Posted on July 22, 2009 Under Design

Really interesting work from Sofian Tallal, an industrial designer in Amman Jordan. I love this Chiseled faucet! The "Chiseled" concept is the first of a high-end bathroom/kitchen faucet range designed as if carved out of a block of chrome. The…

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Nooka Pop-Up Shop

Posted on July 20, 2009 Under Design

Wanna get your Nooka on? Swing by their super-fun pop-up shop at Den in New York from July 10th through August 16th. The entire line of products is for sale"“ all the watches, the new wallets, belts and Nooka fragrance.…

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Neolithic Knives

Posted on July 17, 2009 Under Design

The tools we use in our every day lives have come a long way since the time of early man. Jagged rocks fashioned into crude shapes and surfaces ideal for jabbing into fleshy substances just don't seem like they would…

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GRAFT Architects: Camelback Houses

Posted on July 16, 2009 Under Design

The landscape of many suburban towns are dotted with cookie cutter Ranch or Victorian homes surrounded by white picket fences and calling to mind the perfect little world brought to life by films like Edward Scissorhands or The Truman Show.…

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