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  • Very Nice Bike Rack by Daniel Ballou Design

    Very Nice Bike Rack by Daniel Ballou

    Leaving your bike outdoors amongst the damn bike thieves of the world is not a good option, but our ever-shrinking living spaces make it difficult to accommodate bike storage indoors. Problem solved.

    55 minutes ago / 26 views
  • 1 Passeggiata Bicycle by Faggin Design

    Passeggiata Bicycle by Faggin

    In some of the more forward thinking cities in the world, bikes are so popular that they have the problem of “bike traffic jams”. If caught up in such a mess, your ride needs to be as styling as you.

    3 days ago / 110 views
  • XZ Sunshade Chair by Numen/For Use Design

    XZ Sunshade Chair by Numen/For Use

    There are often moments when those of us who are relatively design-oriented say “if they just added _____, it would be way better.” Based on their X-Z Chair, design collective Numen/For Use clearly thinks along the same lines.

    1 week ago / 108 views
  • Wood Casting Benches by Hilla Shamia Design

    Wood Casting Benches by Hilla Shamia

    At first, looking at furniture that reminds you of T-2000 from Terminator 2 is a tad disconcerting, but the fact that there is also wood involved should put your mind at ease.

    2 weeks ago / 222 views
  • Steamer Set from Jia Inc Design

    Steamer Set from Jia Inc

    Late-night partying inevitably leads to late night eats, which usually means pizza, street meat or dim sum. But if you get a Steamer Set like this, the party can continue at your spot.

    2 weeks ago / 192 views
  • Desile Folding Chair by Vange Design

    Desile Folding Chair by Vange

    Is it possible for a folding chair to also double as an object of visual interest? As far back as I can remember, the folding chairs from high school were ugly and utilitarian at best. However, this version by Vange might persuade me otherwise.

    4 weeks ago / 194 views
  • Walnut Coffee Lamp by Tomiyama Koichi Design

    Walnut Coffee Lamp by Tomiyama Koichi

    Admittedly, my standard apartment coffee lamp doesn’t get much attention at the moment, but if I made the subtle change with this light fixture, I think my mornings would be that much better.

    6 weeks ago / 287 views
  • Photo Prisms by In Love With Excellence Design

    Photo Prisms by In Love With Excellence

    Furnishing your space is a growing process, and it’s more about the aggregate than just the singular “wow” pieces. With that in mind, check out these photo prisms by In Love With Excellence.

    9 weeks ago / 382 views
  • WM Lamp by Maxim Maximov Design

    WM Lamp by Maxim Maximov

    There is something to be said about slowly furnishing your home, adding statement pieces over time instead of the more popular one-go-round at Sweden’s finest export. If you're on that vibe, add the The WM Lamp to your list.

    10 weeks ago / 389 views
  • Rising Furniture by Robert Van Embriqs Design

    Rising Furniture by Robert Van Embriqs

    I recently went to a major interior design show and it seemed to me that new and creative designs for furniture had officially dried up. Fortunately, Robert Van Embriqs’ “Rising Furniture” series has brought me back into the realm of possibility.

    12 weeks ago / 440 views
  • Space Saving Furniture by Seung Yong Song Design

    Space Saving Furniture by Seung Yong Song

    The modern realities of high-density, compact urban living in Seoul (and many other major cities) have pushed Seung Yong Song to redesign the ubiquitous chair to take advantage of under-utilized space. Now, chairs can be ladders, drying racks and bookcases too.

    14 weeks ago / 525 views
  • Plywood: Material, Process and Form Exhibit at MoMA Design

    Plywood: Material, Process and Form Exhibit at MoMA

    The relatively recent passing of designer Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) is another reason prompting me to visit MoMA’s “Plywood: Material, Process and Form” exhibit before it ends on Feb 27, 2012.

    15 weeks ago / 531 views
  • Floating Lamps by Crealev Design

    Floating Lamps by Crealev

    It’s nice to have at least one piece in your spot that can be conversation starter, but finding that right piece can be tough. How about a floating lamp?

    16 weeks ago / 504 views
  • Wrapwrap by To-mo-ni Design

    Wrapwrap by To-mo-ni

    The sheer creativity inherent in personal technology is incredible, unfortunately that same creativity hasn’t been applied to the multitude of wires that now occupy our lives as a result. At least I thought so until I discovered the wrapwrap by To-mo-ni.

    17 weeks ago / 436 views
  • Craft Design Technology Design

    Craft Design Technology

    Japanese pen and paper brand, Craft Design and Technology offers some stunning desk top pieces.

    19 weeks ago / 381 views
  • 1 Editor's Pick Acura NSX Concept Hybrid Supercar Design

    Acura NSX Concept Hybrid Supercar

    Hot off the showroom from the 2012 North American International Auto Show is this shockingly beautiful concept car. Like a breath of fresh air for Acura–whose past concepts left fans short of amazed–this years concept makes a statement, the NSX is back.

    19 weeks ago / 467 views
  • Hand-knit pigeon by Project No.8 Design

    Hand-knit pigeon by Project No.8

    The pigeon. Aka Columbidae, aka "Flying Rat", aka "King of The Streets", aka honoured symbol of the urban landscape and the unofficial mascot of many a metropoli–is being celebrated yet again. This time in the form of a loveable and huggable plush toy.

    21 weeks ago / 315 views
  • Project 991: Behind the Scenes with the Porsche Carrera 911 (Video) Design

    Project 991: Behind the Scenes with the Porsche Carrera 911 (Video)

    The engineers of Porsche offers a glimpse when they tested its 2012 Carrera in the unforgiving terrains of South Africa and the Arctic Circle.

    23 weeks ago / 200 views
  • Braun "Voice Controlled" Alarm Clock Design

    Braun "Voice Controlled" Alarm Clock

    If you want to decorate your bedside table at an affordable cost, look no further than Braun’s voice controlled alarm clock.

    24 weeks ago / 350 views
  • Swivel Work Stool by Makr Carry Goods Design

    Swivel Work Stool by Makr Carry Goods

    This amazing stainless steel work stool by Makr Goods, with it's industrial heritage and contemporary finish, makes it the ideal addition to almost any home/work space.

    26 weeks ago / 324 views
  • Nest Chair by Twig Creative Design

    Nest Chair by Twig Creative

    The Nest Chair by Twig Creative proves that contemporary furniture need not inherit the popular minimalist approach to industrial design that seems to be dominating the current landscape.

    28 weeks ago / 261 views