Colby Nichols: Designer and Illustrator

Posted on September 4, 2007 Under Design

I'm digging the illustration work of Colby Nichols, the silent half of the Substratum Apparel line. An Art Institute of California graduate and now San Diego resident, Colby's love for the line and shape mix with his humor and passion…

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Normann Copenhagen: Form by Charles Job

Posted on September 4, 2007 Under Design

The quirky Danish design group Normann Copenhagen is at again. In this range of products, entiteld Form, they brought in the African/Swiss designer Charles Job. He makes egg timers (left), egg slicers (right), and salt and pepper shakers (not shown)…

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SpearTalks: Scott Belsky, Behance Network

Posted on August 31, 2007 Under Design

On Monday, we got all excited about the launch of the Behance Network, and now, a work-week later we're happy to report that the response to this incredible new platform for creative professionals has been overwhelmingly positive; we're even happier…

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The Open Logo Project

Posted on August 31, 2007 Under Design

First of all: we are not trying to keep you indoors over the weekend. However, what we are talking about is a design contest Spreadshirt is running in hopes of finding a new company logo, and since I know logo…

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Formable Furniture

Posted on August 31, 2007 Under Design

The perennial question in a new move is finding the perfect furniture. For me, it doesn't exist. Call me fussy, but it's a frustrating experience to buy pieces because I never find what I'm looking for. Let's put it this…

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Anothercompany

Posted on August 31, 2007 Under Design

Anothercompany is the pseudonym of Joachim Baan, a Dutch graphic designer and photographer. Judging by the quality and prominence of his work, though, I'm not sure why he'd want to do anything to confuse people. See Baan's website is named…

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Cuckoo Clock

Posted on August 30, 2007 Under Design

Materials: nails, digital clock, metal housing, chrome chain, dead bird. Yes, DEAD BIRD. The folks over at The Watchismo Times have pointed out this one-of-a-kind timepiece. Designer Michael Sans has a unique -- to say the least -- take on…

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Take Out

Posted on August 30, 2007 Under Design

This is sweet: a chest-of-drawers turned chest-of-briefcases, ready for immediate removal/use by jetsetters, drug lords, and superheroes. Called the Take Out, this modifiable storage system was born in 2003, after designer Klaus Aalto found himself needing a storage solution of…

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UK Design @ Peel Gallery

Posted on August 30, 2007 Under Design

Peel, the Houston boutique/gallery established in 2005, is hosting a new group exhibition featuring the work of graduates of the Royal College of Art. UK Design opens next Friday, September 7th, and will feature the ceramics, jewelry, and product designs…

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Design Showcase Spotlight: Gladiators, Ready

Posted on August 29, 2007 Under Design

I know guys who'd use any excuse to dress up in skirts and beat the crap out of eachother with wooden sticks, so it's no surprise to me that now there's hotels that cater specifically to this niche form of…

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