The Days

Posted on August 14, 2007 Under Design

Often compared to the venerable Eames duo, Lucienne and Robin Day are a pair of British designers -- he does furniture, she does textiles -- who were recently showcased in The New York Times. The feature draws attention to a…

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Wallspankers Issue 4

Posted on August 13, 2007 Under Art

There's a giant candle sitting on the birthday cake for Wallspankers PDF sticker magazine, which is festing its 1-year status with a new edition that's pressure-cooking with an arsenal of graff-style drawings and designs available for you to download, print…

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The Cain Collection Chair

Posted on August 13, 2007 Under Design

The Cain Collection Chair began from a simple concept: create a simple, affordable piece of furniture using sustainable practices to the fullest extent possible. Designed by Staach Furniture Studio, a small furniture studio based in Rochester, NY, the Cain Collection…

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Beautiful/Decay T-Shirt Shop

Posted on August 13, 2007 Under Fashion

Last year we told you about the launch of Beautiful/Decay t-shirts. Now they're launching a new catalogue, and we think so much of it we felt we had to direct you over there. What you won't find among the Beautiful/Decay…

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Information Architects Map the Internet

Posted on August 13, 2007 Under Design

While it would certainly help to have been to Tokyo (Josh won't stop raving about it), I don't think it's a prerequisite for understanding the Information Architects Web Trends Map 2007 Version 2.0. It's got a long title, but it's…

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Under My Umbre….Oh, Forget it

Posted on August 10, 2007 Under Design

We're big fans of the Yanko Design blog around here. And rightfully so. They have a habit of consistently featuring some of the most attractive and innovative designs that we've seen. Check out previous posts here, here and"¦oh yeah, here.…

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Design Showcase Spotlight: Phillips Head Cufflinks

Posted on August 10, 2007 Under Design

There's certain people in my life who would be virtually impossible to get into a dress shirt. They are the kind of guys who'd turn up in a tuxedo shirt, blazer and checkered Vans to a wedding, and would rather…

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Talk Shop Fridays: How Much Is Good Design Worth?

Posted on August 10, 2007 Under Design

A couple of months ago, the Balmuda Design Floater for notebook computers made a rampant run across the design blogs. Undoubtedly, it's a beautifully designed, functional piece that's been well thought out. But at $305 for a notebook stand, who's…

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Design Showcase Spotlight: A Very Hungry God

Posted on August 9, 2007 Under Design

Some of you may be familiar with the work of Damien Hirst, as well as the ones which also mock him. This week, though, saw a submission through our Design Showcase which while similar, is neither: A Very Hungry God,…

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2X4

Posted on August 9, 2007 Under Fashion

Talented Aussie designer Damien Aistrope has done it again with 2x4, a new line of seasonal, limited edition t-shirts. Currently in its first release, 2x4 works around the concept of four artists/designers creating two tees each, then releasing 200 of…

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