New Soap, Old Bottle

Posted on April 20, 2009 Under Eco

The minds behind New Soap, Old Bottle are marketing multifuncionality in the form of new liquid soap sold in reused plastic and glass bottles. After being sanitized, the former Coke and Heineken bottles are filled with home or car cleaner,…

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Goodfoot: Vancouver

Posted on April 19, 2009 Under Travel

I popped into GOODFOOT Vancouver while exploring Gas Town today. Very spiffy looking space with a nice selection of the usual goods. Living in NYC certainly makes me spoiled but I found the selection to be pretty tasteful here. Some…

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Capacete E8

Posted on April 16, 2009 Under Design

Though it's already in a hot lipstick-red color, the spectacular sleekness of the Capacete E8 motorcycle helmet by Sao Paulo design firm Questto Design is a serious competitor for your attention. Winner of the 2009 IF Product Design Award in…

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Ross Lovegrove's Bamboo Bike

Posted on April 16, 2009 Under Eco

Ross Lovegrove never ceases to amaze us with his serious industrial design talent. We assume that it's his knack for combining that which is visually stunning with an absurd amount of practicality that drew the folks at Biomega into his…

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Clina Bed

Posted on April 15, 2009 Under Design

One of my favorite things to do is read in bed. If I can get comfortable enough, I'll go so far as to even work on my laptop there—a no-no for psychiatrists advising sleep-deprived patients that a bed should kept…

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99% Conference: Win A Ticket!

Posted on April 14, 2009 Under Life

I raved about the 99% Conference happening this coming Thursday at the Times Center in NYC put on by our dear friends over at Behance already. But what about giving away a free ticket to the awesome and inspiring festivities?…

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Publik Japan

Posted on April 14, 2009 Under Design

Designs by Genevieve Gauckler, Eero Aarnio, Parra, and more make up the bulk of what Publik has to offer. The Japanese venture pulls together the talents of an international crew of artists to bring us tote bags, bandanas, and not…

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Make Something Cool Everyday 2009

Posted on April 13, 2009 Under Art

We all made new year's resolutions, but Brock Davis is actually sticking to his. The artist has vowed to Make Something Cool Everyday, an ambitious project with a self-explanatory title. Each day in 2009, Davis puts together a photo, painting,…

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Cyclelogical Gear

Posted on April 13, 2009 Under Design

Bike culture really interests me. What started as a utilitarian exercise (cycling), has permeated into every facet of our lives from the apparel we wear, the environment, and even politics. Cyclelogical, a small company formed just last year, focuses on…

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WTC Logo Preservation Project

Posted on April 10, 2009 Under Design

Prior to 9/11 many New York City-based business proudly displayed the Twin Towers as part of their skyline-centric logos. Even though it's been nearly eight years since the tragedy at the World Trade Center, many of those same companies still…

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