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Dima Loginoff

Posted on January 30, 2009 Under Design

Dima Loginoff's creations are inspiring, thought-provoking, and occasionally look an awful lot like insects. Originally a hair stylist, the Moscow-born Loginoff has made us wonder if our imaginations can join hands with reality. From the Beetlejuice-like Psyche Lounge (which, considering…

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Geek Cake

Posted on January 29, 2009 Under Food

We love cake like fat kids love cake. Seriously. And since we also love video games, our slightly-improved waistline (thanks, New Year's resolutions!) is giving us the evil eye for checking out these geeky cakes and cupcakes compiled by Larissa…

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JimmyJane x Form 6

Posted on January 29, 2009 Under Gadgetry

When it comes to vibrators, there's only really one thing we need: functionality. This is not to say we don't appreciate intricate, laser-etched designs or fanciful colors -- as they cater to our non-primal urges -- but a personal massager…

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Objectified

Posted on January 28, 2009 Under Design

Gary Hustwit is an independent filmmaker, but probably not the kind you're used to. For his directorial debut, he made a film about the typeface Helvetica. Now, it's a beloved font and all, but a whole movie? Well, that's the…

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Suicide Girls: Beauty Redefined

Posted on January 26, 2009 Under Books

In an era where porn stars look like runway models - with a touch of extra padding up top - the Suicide Girls are refreshing. The site, started by Seattle's Missy Suicide and her friends back in 2001, features nearly…

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Paste Magazine x Obama x Zazzle

Posted on January 23, 2009 Under Art

Face it, Shepherd Fairey is not going to be turning your likeness into an iconic poster anytime soon. Unless your name is Barack Obama -- in which case, hello Mr. President! But that doesn't mean you're SOL. Paste Magzine and…

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QWSTION

Posted on January 22, 2009 Under Fashion

Turns out, at QWSTION, Black is the new black. Their newest collection, Black, features six, supremely-dark new bags that not only hides dirt (though not white cat hair) but the contrast also shows off each bag's eye-poppingly bright silver hardware.…

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SpeechWars

Posted on January 20, 2009 Under Life

If you're not already completely absorbed in this morning's inauguration activities, jump over to SpeechWars and check out their graphs of different words our nation's Presidents have spoken in their Inaugural addresses - from women to union to world to…

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Cut & Paste Contest

Posted on January 16, 2009 Under Design

If you have serious design chops, here's a heads up. Cut & Paste has just extended the deadlines for this year's Digital Design Tournament. There are three areas for you to enter - 2D, 3D, and Motion Design for a…

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Sang Hoon Lee's Light Dock

Posted on January 16, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Personally, we've always wanted an iPod dock that looks exactly like a bent staple. Haven't you? Should it be put into production, not only will this little device help you have dreams of Office Space with its helpful bed light,…

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