February 2012
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Katya Malakhova: Russian Nesting Dolls
Russian graphic designer and photographer Katya Malakhova, clearly an industrial designer as well, has put a spin on the traditional Russian nesting doll (matroyshka) concept in many directions, all a lot of fun.
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Binchotan Toothbrush
Charcoal helps naturally refresh your mouth
From water bottle filters to ch’i-balancing bracelets, the natural cleansing power of Binchotan charcoal takes on many forms, but Morihata’s “black toothbrush” may be the most useful application yet.
The nylon bristles on the polypropylene toothbrush are blended with high-quality Binchotan charcoal powder from Wakayama,...
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The New Nike+
Trainers embedded with pressure sensors and accelerometers bring all-new opportunities for athletic performance tracking.
Originally unveiled in 2006, Nike+ has grown to a committed community of over six million digitally connected users. To build upon this concrete foundation Nike has today announced theNike+ basketball and training shoes embedded with pressure sensors and accelerometers to...
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Classic Cocktails Datavisualised
This definitive guide to classic cocktails breaks down 68 drinks into their constituent parts. Follow the lines to see where spirits, mixers, and garnishes intersect to form delightful concoctions. This massive movie poster-sized print contains over 40 types of alcohol (from distilled spirits to bitters), mixers from raspberry syrup to egg white, and garnishes from the classic olive to a salted...
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Christian Louboutin Wingtip
This week Christian Louboutin has released new colorways of the Golfito – the newly introduced wingtip sneaker from his Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. The low top sneaker comes in a white/light blue and a very clean all light brown leather version. Theyreeeee alright I spose.
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Ricardo Filomeno
Papercraft becomes motion graphic-inspired art
Having just sold his first framed piece and a short-film project getting underway, Sao Paulo-based Ricardo Filomeno is poised to turn his whimsical papercraft hobby into a profession.
Filomeno and his girlfriend, art director Carol Bella, who also works with the medium in her free time, are collaborating on an experimental papercraft horror...
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Coco Mat Surfboards
Innovative design uses discarded coconut husks to make lighter, stronger models.
As the latest innovation in sustainable surfboard production, Global Surf Industries’ Coco Mat Technology employs coconut husk fibers to reduce both board weight and harmful chemicals used in processing and manufacturing. Weighing between three and four pounds lighter than traditional epoxy boards, the...
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Mattel Announces Production of the Official Back...
There have been hundreds of replicas already, but now the time has finally come. Shortly after Nike released the Nike MAG, Mattel has announced that it will be producing the Back To The Future Hover Board.
“Back to the Future Hover Board: Finally! This totally awesome 1:1 replica of the hover board from the BTTF 2 and BTTF 3 films includes multiple whooshing sounds and will glide over most...
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My Home, My House, My Stilthouse
Best known for massive, vibrant wood canopies installed in metropolitan locations, Arne Quinze presents “My Home, My House, My Stilthouse”, a collection of smaller works that helps to explain his larger undertakings. On view now through 31 March 2012 at the Vicky David Gallery in NYC, the new pieces explore themes of escapism, order and voyeurism. The exhibition gives a fascinating...
