Graniph Invades NYC

Posted on April 9, 2007 Under Fashion

One of my favorite Japanese shops and t-shirt sources, Graniph is coming into NYC for a little two month stint at Reed Space on Orchard. Graniph is a great example of how far ahead Tokyo is in the democratization of…

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Design Can Change

Posted on April 6, 2007 Under Design

I have plenty of creative and talented friends and I've expressed to a few of them that they are are lucky in that if they ever wanted to do a personal project or or focus on a cause, they could…

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B.M.W.: Pursuit Across Europe

Posted on April 5, 2007 Under Design

When I saw this nifty BMW promo on Motionographer, I couldn't understand all of the lingo they were using to describe it. Terms like "3D cutscenes" and "sprite based games" may as well have been written in greek. But I…

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Fresh Designer / Fresh China

Posted on April 5, 2007 Under Life

Gary Birks, a twenty-something designer still working on his MA in Ceramic Design at Staffordshire University, is the brain behind these pretty pieces of bone china, and I have to send a solid high five his way for getting me…

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Happy Merry Whatever

Posted on April 5, 2007 Under Design

We're big fans of these new wrapping papers from Happy Merry Whatever. Okay, so it's not exactly the holiday season (even if my birthday is coming up), but we thought it was worth sharing nonetheless. Outfit your next present in…

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Springy Bed: Up To You Toronto

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Design

The Springy Bed (A.K.A. the neighbor pisser offer) is a bed that I would certainly love to 'test.' Besides the obvious benefits of having bed that contacts the floor with four car suspension springs, these beauts are designed handsomely and…

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A.M.P. Street: Heeerre's Johnnnny!

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Fashion

A.M.P. Street has been around since 2002, but many of us haven't heard of the label because it's from Bangkok-- they create street art, tattoo designs, clothing, accessories, and prints. All of their t-shirts are hand screen printed, appear to…

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Branko Lukic: Vertikal Vodka

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Design

Branko Lukic, an industrial designer and author, has given us yet another reason to drink with his clean bottle design for the new Vertikal Vodka. Through the intentional use of simple lines and a wide mouth screw top (they say…

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Right Brain Terrain: I'm Motivated!

Posted on April 4, 2007 Under Design

Motivational Posters: The only two words in the English language that, when used together, capture the horror of both office cubicles and principals' office's. I know they must serve some deep-rooted need in order to sell the way they have,…

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Green Valley Lofts: Las Vegas

Posted on April 2, 2007 Under Design

Las Vegas, the city of sin. A place generally known by the smell of exhaust fumes, sawdust and construction happening among dozens of casinos and complexes popping up every week. It's the fastest growing city in the country, and it…

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