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Wilfred Wood

Posted on November 9, 2007 Under Art

People look funny. We all have the same basic facial features, but even then, it's incredible how even just a slight size difference in someone's honker can set them oceans apart from the next Joe Schmoe. Wilfred Wood noticed these…

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Complete Technique

Posted on November 8, 2007 Under Fashion

This silver Walkman tape player pendant and necklace from Complete Technique is the hottest thing ever. Look at that craftsmanship. Look at the meticulous detail, down to the cassette inside. My heart is skipping! It's only one model from the…

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Siggi Eggertsson

Posted on November 7, 2007 Under Art

Some have already picked up on Iceland-born illustrator Siggi Eggertsson, but we'd be both remiss and a bad friend if we didn't introduce his awesome portfolio to you just in case "” in fact, you might have already seen his…

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LP-to-iPod Converter

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

I have some first pressings of David Bowie albums on vinyl, graciously bequeathed to me from my uncle, but my annoying OCD and penchant for worrying have kept me from playing them, because I'm afraid of the scratches that might…

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Georgia Russell

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Art

If you liked the deconstructed book sculptures by Brian Dettmer we featured a few months ago, check out Georgia Russell's work; like Dettmer, the Scottish artist also uses a scalpel to carve into old books, maps, photographs and newspapers, giving…

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Part of It

Posted on November 5, 2007 Under Fashion

Graphic designers in the T-shirt biz collectively turn out innumerable designs every month, but it's rare to find our favorite ones selling their creations for more than just "” and sorry to be so blatant "” profit's sake. That's not…

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Lichtfaktor

Posted on November 2, 2007 Under Art

Wow. I've just come across a spectacular and fresh form of street art called light graffiti which uses no spray paint or paint pen. Say what? It's invisible, in fact "” an anti-vandalism squad's answer from a higher being "”…

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Sleevage

Posted on November 2, 2007 Under Music

It doesn't take genius to figure out that presentation counts, which is why some of the more salacious or provocative record album covers have gone into the annals of music history even if the music from the album itself has…

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Help Stephen!

Posted on November 1, 2007 Under Design

Writing cover letters to potential employers are a serious PITA for most people. I personally deal with them well, because I like that they give me an opportunity to show I'm sort of an interesting person employers might like to…

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Giant Swiss Army Knife

Posted on November 1, 2007 Under Gadgetry

Contrary to popular belief, the above photo is not a Photoshop trick. We wouldn't do that to you. It's not a secret government torture tool either, not that we know of. It is the biggest mofo of a Swiss Army…

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