Skateboard Sculptures

Posted on December 5, 2011 Under Art

Japanese artist Haroshi creates unique three-dimensional sculptures out of recycled skateboard decks. Layers of stacked wooden decks are transformed into sharks, body parts, fire hydrants, toys, fictional characters, and shoes. Incredible. I need that apple. More pictures on Toxel. Thanks…

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Pickmaster

Posted on May 20, 2011 Under Gadgetry

This is genius on so many levels. A simple metal punch that lets you turn any piece of sheet plastic like an expired ATM card, into a guitar pick. Via Core 77

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El Naturalista

Posted on August 26, 2009 Under Eco

Green is the new black and this year companies are definitely heeding the call as more and more of them are adding eco-friendly elements into their product lines. Few though, can compare to El Naturalista, a Spanish footwear company that…

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The Umbrella Skirt

Posted on June 30, 2009 Under Fashion

Italian designer Cecilia Felli knows what to do with a broken umbrella"“ turn it into an umbrella skirt. Pretty great! check out all her different creations over here.

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Teddylux

Posted on March 26, 2009 Under Eco

Atlanta-based designer Brooke Serson Cernonok has come up with a creative way to "upcycle" your old cashmere sweaters: she turns them into one-of-a-kind plush bears, bunnies and elephants. You can donate your sweaters to Teddylux and leave it at that,…

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