Zaha Hadid and ArtemideJuly 14, 2009
Everyone seems to be slowing down a little bit, especially in the design sector. Everyone except Zaha Hadid, that is. Even before the architectural slow-down, Hadid had been lending her design aesthetic... Read More
Not All Who Condiment Are LostMarch 9, 2009
Ok, maybe it’s the zen symbolism of this one but it was too hard to pass up. This must have comes to us via Yanko Design. For truly, it is the one who seeks “Balance,” the salt and pepper shaker... Read More
Tea Bag Lights Up your Night, LiterallyMarch 5, 2009
Surely you caffeine addicts will agree, tea truly is the sexually oriented drink – It picks you up! It illuminates your world, if I may say so. Designer / Bookmark Maker Wonsik Chae takes this... Read More
Green Shadow BicycleFebruary 17, 2009
Unlike the STRiDA which was designed for portable urban transportation, the Green Shadow is built for speed. Designed by Spanish graphic and industrial design firm Mr. Onüff, the Green Shadow features... Read More
Jazzed-up Washing MachineFebruary 5, 2009
Some of us would do anything to shy away from a chore, be it cleaning up or doing the laundry. However our friend Murat Ozveri is trying to entice us into at least wearing clean clothes once in a while... Read More
One fine bottleFebruary 2, 2009
A water bottle is a water bottle is a water bottle, right? Nope. Kor One’s design, driven by RKS Design’s proprietary Psycho Aesthetics® process, has the appearance of blown glass in a protective,... Read More
Billy’s Brother BookcaseJanuary 23, 2009
It’s a shelf that doubles as a practical joke. Imagine walking down a hallway and looking at your phone while answering a text message. Just around a turn, and, out of the corner of your eye, there’s... Read More
Boffi MinikitchenOctober 26, 2008
Having a small space does not mean having to sacrifice style or utility. One modern kitchen master has got those lacking a little square footage at the top of their list. Italian designer, Boffi, has... Read More
WebbleOctober 26, 2008
Your feet don’t like to be left out. Meet the Webble, the new way to give your legs a bit of a workout even when they are stuck under the desk from nine to five. Perfect for those who find themselves... Read More
Vertical LimitOctober 26, 2008
Design is in and some of the world’s largest design-based companies are teaming together to capitalize on the trend – Giugiaro and Scavolini, Snaidero and Pininfarina, etc. The latest to jump... Read More
Voltaic GeneratorOctober 26, 2008
You’ve seen this company featured in kontakt before, but Voltaic Systems, the innovators behind the original solar backpack, plans to release a new laptop bag that generates enough solar power... Read More
OneLessDeskOctober 26, 2008
Urban living, small spaces and chic Apple-inspired design go hand-in-hand, right? Perfect for people wanting a little less clutter and a lot more flexibility, OneLessDesk, designed by Tempe guy Dean Heckler,... Read More
Boeing 787 DreamlinerOctober 26, 2008
Even the toughest of frequent flyers struggle with jet lag. The lighting system on the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is here to make the transition from time zone to time zone a little easier. Engineered... Read More
Qantas Sky BedOctober 26, 2008
Air travel need not be uncomfortable. Qantas’ SkyBed makes sure of that. Situated in rigid cocoons which act as shock absorbers, each seat has an array of lights for reading while reclining, sitting... Read More
STRiDA 5.0October 26, 2008
Mark Sanders has finally brought his successful STRiDA folding bicycle across the pond from England where it has sold over 25,000 units. The new STRiDA 5.0 is a light-weight update that incorporates a... Read More
