Maiko Kuzunishi

Posted on April 24, 2006 Under Design

I can't tell you much about Maiko Kuzunishi except she does some truly beautiful work. It appears she mostly does illustrations which appear on her t-shirts, accessories and few prints available in her new online store. These plates are my…

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Amsterdam: Hans Appenzeller

Posted on April 21, 2006 Under Travel

In the heart of Amsterdam, on a side street off the Rokin, one of the Netherlands most renowned jewelry designers, Hans Appenzeller, keeps a collection of modern jewelry that represents a career spanning over 3 decades. Hans annually presents new…

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Yo Yo Pop

Posted on April 19, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Cable Yo Yo made it into my all time must have--to make your life easier tech equipment list-- almost instantly. The latest piece from BlueLounge design in Pasadena California, the Yo Yo Pop, isn't far behind. It's funny how…

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Destructed Issue #9: Ordinary Days

Posted on April 18, 2006 Under Design

I missed giving you all the heads up on the past few issues, but the Hamburg based e-magazine, Destructed, just released their 9th issue called Ordinary Days. Each and every issue is available as a .pdf download, and comes with…

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Artefacture Spring Arsenal

Posted on April 17, 2006 Under Fashion

This shirt was too good to pass up and very well timed for tax day-- it's a part of the Spring 2006 Artefacture line. Represent your freelance-designer Form 1099 status with this awesome t-shirt. Long time readers remember the classic…

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Inflating USB Drive

Posted on April 14, 2006 Under Gadgetry

The Inflating USB Drive is another great product by Plus Minus Design. The size of the device changes depending on the amount of data it's holding. It holds up to 2G, and even remains inflated when it's switched off-- so…

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Chuck Anderson: Woodchuck and New Work

Posted on April 13, 2006 Under Art

Everyone over at the JoshSpear.com camp loves the work of artist Chuck Anderson. Although many of us may already be aware of his work, updates are always a necessity when talking about artist of Anderson's caliber. His new release, Misterioso,…

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Verner Panton VP-Globe

Posted on April 12, 2006 Under Design

Vernor Panton has been designing with precision and grace for a long time-- and before his death dabbled in everything from architecture to furniture and lighting. His Globe lamp, originally released in 1969, became available again in 2004, and is…

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New Math: Equations for Living

Posted on April 12, 2006 Under Design

"Math is hard; life is hard, but in the hands of Craig Damrauer, math and life come together with a unique and simple clarity in his New Math: Equations for Living flashcards. In the tradition of LCD artist Jenny Holzer,…

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Logo-Skateboard

Posted on April 10, 2006 Under Design

Representin' hard for the skate scene in France is Logo Skateboard. To take things to the next level, Logo has created a new lineup that they call SOFA. Whereas the regular Logo skateboard decks and apparel have an animated and…

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