Notcot: Relaunched

Posted on March 21, 2006 Under Design

Congratulations to my blogger-pal Notcot for her one year anniversary and subsequent relaunch. After some much-needed improvements, changes and a rather interesting 'gallery feature' it's back in what appears to be full swing. Notcot is, as described by the curator,…

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Dialog05’s Universal Connectors

Posted on March 20, 2006 Under Design

Dialog05 explores the differences between the analog and digital worlds with their latest project Universal Connectors. A team of industrial designers created a series of consumer products all using USB, as symbol for lifes 'universal connections'. They say given the…

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Color Changing Concrete

Posted on March 20, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Chronos Chromos Concrete is a new type of system that allows you to dynamically display patterns, numbers and text in the surface of a concrete slab. This project appears to have come out of the Royal College of Art in…

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Swatch Bijoux Collection

Posted on March 20, 2006 Under Design, Gadgetry

Back when my budget, and height, was a little bit smaller, there was no other watch brand more desirable than Swatch. My love for their designs has only increased over the years, especially with the Bijoux Collection, a plethora of…

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The Seiko Spectrum

Posted on March 17, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Seiko Watch Corp has teamed up with Seiko Epson Corp to develop the Spectrum, a new timepiece that utilizes e-paper, or eletrophoretic paper technology. The 3 x 9 cm display produces a constantly changing monochromatic image in addition to the…

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I-Steroid 2

Posted on March 14, 2006 Under Gadgetry

With the limitless amount of iPod accessories out there, it can be difficult to decipher the great from the garbage. Sonic Gear definitely makes the cut with their i-steroid 2, iPod speakers. With "Best of Class Audio" and piano paint…

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Call For Submissions: Thaw 2006

Posted on March 8, 2006 Under Design

There's a call for submissions for a Contemporary Furniture Design Exhibit put on by The Industrial Designers of Edmonton Association (IDEA). The show will take place during The Works Art and Design Festival from June 23rd to July 5th 2006--…

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Future Phone

Posted on March 7, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Imagine a device that unites everything you carry on a day to day basis: mobile phone, media player, credit cards, even your apartment and car keys. Behold the C'ALL, a credit card sized device by Plus Minus that encompasses your…

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Anonymous Apparel

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Fashion

Anonymous Apparel is a recently formed San Francisco based website and shop run by a few talented designer who would rather remain anonymous as individuals-- and focus their efforts on the design front. They have a few solid t-shirts for…

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MAKR: New Site

Posted on March 6, 2006 Under Design

Big congrats to Jason Gregory the insanely talented graphic designer and self taught leather worker behind MAKR. He recently launched a brand new site with a handful of fresh products. Some of the most exquisite laser-cut and hand sewn leather…

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