Art and Design

Widow Handbag: A 'Seductive Fetish Fashion Object'

by Toby

You might attract some attention carrying this handbag, but It may not be consistent with the kind of attention that the design's name, 'Widow,' might suggest.

Clever Cat 'Scratch 'n Sniff' Brings Cats To New Highs (Video)

by Lady Bee

What are your cat's favorite indoor activities? Scratching and sniffing, by any chance? Uh-huh. The new Scratch 'n Sniff may not be the first cat product to combine scratching with sniffing catnip, but it's probably the most purr-fectly designed one yet...

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Post-It Printer Reminds You That Yeah, It's A Pretty Rad Idea

by Doug Bonderud

We all forget things; events, times, dates, even important things like exams or interviews, and the Post-It note has become a common way for many people to keep themselves on track. Now, Dongyeon Kim has created a Post-It printer concept to help take the note into the digital age.

Kids Become Jewelry Designers By Goldsmith Mia van Beek

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

This has to be one of the coolest things I've seen in a while, and every parent needs to get their hands on one of these neat accessories. Throughout history, children have loved bringing home their crafts for their parents, including jewelry. The only problem with the childhood creations is that they tend not to withstand the tests of time - so there's a goldsmith offering a solution!

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Leica ShutterBug Necklace: The Photographer's Best Accessory

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

If you're a photographer, you know that your best accessory is your camera. You can't take it everywhere - but with a special little accessory that's newly available you can make people think you're doing just that!

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Get Some Nerve - Providing Paths For Neurons

by Jamie Reygle

Researchers have found a way to direct the growth of neurons.

The Light's On In This Brain! 'Insight' By Solovdesign

by Toby

Maria and Igor Solovyov, from Belarus, combine their superb design talents and energy into a family business: SolovyovDesign, a studio that shows brilliance in many spheres of product design. Today I must share the Insight energy efficient lamp, because it shines so brilliantly... and is so darn metaphoric.

Call It A Comeback: Volkswagen Microbus Is On Its Way Back

by RagingBull

The hippie/surf icon is on its way back. At the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, Volkswagen debuted a new Microbus concept that it calls the Bulli. Company executives have indicated plans of bringing the bus to production.

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PreVue Pregnancy eTextile Device Lets Mothers See Their Baby Grow

by Doug Bonderud

New to the world of eTextiles is the PreVue pregnancy screen, an abdomen attachment that lets expecting parents see their child's growth and development as the natal process progresses.

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On The Lighter Side: 6 Clever New Gift Ideas From Atypyk

by Toby

Today I found that when things look the most glum, there's a space within us that makes room for just a bit of levity. For me, I found it in one of the design spots I depend on for just such levity - Atypyk. These six new items from the fun pair of French creators are just enough to make you smile just when you or someone special needs it.

Prayers From Cosplayers: Japan Fans Give Back By Giving Hope

by Steve Levenstein

Cosplay (short for "costume play") has spread from Japan to become an international subculture phenomenon. In the aftermath of the Great Tohoku Earthquake, anime & manga fans around the world are joining Prayers From Cosplayers and offering their support to the land and people who inspired them.

Is Rolltop 2.0 The Laptop Of The Future? Seems Like A Circular Argument

by Doug Bonderud

A computer you can carry under your arm like a stylish rolled-up yoga mat? Why not, says the Rolltop design company, currently in the process of obtaining partners, investors and manufacturers for its new computing innovation.

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Have Your Capacitor And Battery Too - A Battery That Charges Fast & Produces More Power

by Jamie Reygle

A new development in battery design promises batteries with the power of a capacitor coupled with the energy of a battery.

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A 3D, 360 Degree Display In A Store Near You? Chances Look Foggy

by Doug Bonderud

Sciency types at Japan's Osaka University have created a prototype 360 degree 3D display that uses projectors and a cylinder of fog to engineer images that appear to reside in the 3rd dimension no matter how you look at them.

Actionsampler Camera Makes Sure You Never, Never, Never, Never Miss A Shot

by Doug Bonderud

Four nevers? We hear you even across the Interwebs - "they must be mad or simply unskilled". Not so! With the Lomo Actionsampler, four photos are your reward with just the press of a button.

Good Hydro - Getting Power From Waterways

by Jamie Reygle

An efficient, easy-to-install hydro turbine is more effective than wind or solar power in the right places.

Social Media Games Win Awards, While Zynga Lacks Skin In The Game?

by Ron Callari

Do you remember last year this time, when you were inundated with requests on Facebook by your friends to either help farm a field or join a Mafia family? Zynga and Facebook were not only adding virtual goods to the social media mix, they were taking home hard cash in the millions. The popularity of social media games reached such heights, the "Game Developers Choice Awards" added the category of ...

Cardio From The Comfort Of Your Couch

by Chris Weiss

Bicycling while watching TV, drinking beer and eating fatty foods...what could be better?

[De]Hydration! Six Pack Holder For Your Bike

by Chris Weiss

A better way to transport beer by bike.

The Bombardier Project Eco Train, Completely Solar Powered

by Toby

Francisco Lupin, an Argentinian industrial designer, created an ecological, ergonomic, and economically efficient design for the Bombardier train competition. Called the Inter Urban Eco Train, eco⁴, for short, it is designed to offer local transit services for business commuters and students who go back and forth to school or universities. Zero carbon emissions.

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