Amit Gupta wants to change the way you interact with others. He's not just saying that, either -- it's evidenced in every aspect of his life, be it creating offline ventures like the co-working sessions called Jelly which now take place all over the country, building non-profits and writing books with Seth Godin or teaching users how to better their photography through his hyper-successful newsletter, Photojojo. Read More...

A newly emerged "fish spa" is becoming fashionable in many hot spring resorts, and has attracted even more customers, all curious about this peculiar treatment.
At such a spa, many Garra Rufa, a type of small tropical fish, also nicknamed Chinchin Yu, nibble fish or simply doctor fish, are put in hot springs.

As they can live and swim freely in at least 43-degree-hot waters, they are naturally used for the treatment of skin diseases in such spas.

When placed in the spa, these fish can feed themselves on the dead cells of the human body, since they only consume such cells, leaving the healthy skin of the human body to grow. The whole process is reportedly free of pain. It won't hurt and the bather might feel a pleasant tingling on his or her skin. Read More...

Hidden Doors, are doors that appear and function as a built-in or free standing piece of furniture. This company makes custom versions based on your space. Pretty cool. Read More...

One of the the most amazing placse I've ever been was a 10-12 mile backpack in from the Old Faithful area. There's a large group of these pools there and they are isolated and away from where fat-ass tourists can park their Winnebagos. Not only do these bacteria thrive in the geothermally heated water, but each variation in temperature produces a different color. This pools in this basin fill a palette. Psychedelic! Read More...

iStyle offers a unique way to personalize, brand, and uniquely identify your electronic devices. Using a laser, iStyle can etch almost any image–photos, logos, artwork, text or a design from our own library of images and tattoos–onto any device made of metal or plastic. About $35 to get your iPod done. Click the pic for more info. Read More...

Designed by Hiroshi Tsunoda, ‘Joyn’ is a hexagon curtain / wall which can be used to divide a room or funk up a window. The structure is made up of hexagons which can be connected together. There is no need for a standing structure; it’s connected and swiftly hung up, on a steel cable using the accompanying attachment pieces, or directly to the wall using a number of fixation methods. Joyn can be put together in countless aesthetic and functional ways. Read More...

Tord Boontje strikes again using advanced laser cutting technologies so that you might enjoy a slightly different curtain panel experience. Read More...

Knitta is a community of knitters, they first started, when these ladies realized that they have lots of unfinished sweaters and scarves. They started wrapping objects on the streets and making New York look prettier. Read More...

Martin Frey, a Munich, Germany-based experimental interface and interaction designer, has developed SnOil, a physical interactive display that utilizes ferrofluid, a liquid that reacts to magnetism. Frey has integrated SnOil with classic arcade game Snake (get it? snake + oil = SnOil) to illustrate game actions via the ferrofluid display. Read More...

Rakku, a stylish, clever, and very useful way to keep closets and hallways clear. Using a radial design, the Rakku shoe wheel is covered with elastic bands that stretch as you insert your shoe into the adjustable pockets, keeping everything visible and easy to access. Selecting a shoe is just a simple.

Poised on four locking wheels the Rakku is ideal for quick shuffling, making rooting through a wardrobe in a morning rush frustration-free. What a great alternative to conventional shoe racks and storage systems! Read More...

Brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec’s designs are part of some permanent museum collections including New York Museum of Modern Art, the “Musée National d’Art Moderne - Centre Georges Pompidou” in Paris, the London Design Museum, the Lisbon Design Museum and the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum of Rotterdam. Read More...

If you think that the iPhone is cool, wait until you see the video presentation concerning the Nokia 888, conceptualised by designer Tamer Nakisci.

Okay, so the iPhone is a reality and this is merely a concept but it still servers to give a fascinating insight as to where the future of mobile phones may well be headed.

Featuring a flexible touchscreen which will allow it to adapt according to user taste and to facilitate extended functionality the Nokia 888 is an intriguing design that we can only hope will eventually see the light of day.

You can watch the spellbinding video of the Nokia 888 concept in action as well as view further imagery below and/or visit the site of designer Tamer Nakisci by clicking the pic. Read More...

I swear I had this idea 2 years ago...

Designed by Vicky Wei, Memory Infinite is a “stackable” USB drive concept that features a “female connector on one end and male on the other — when more storage is needed you simply attach another Memory Infinite flash drive.”

The user can choose to combine or separate Memory Infinite, making the usage of USB finger discs more convenient. And when Memory Infinite connects to a computer using its male end, other USB devices still can connect to its female end without having to occupy another USB port on the computer Read More...

Designed by Harvard Graduate School of Design professor Michael Meredith, Ivy is a coat rack for people who hate coat racks and wall art for people who hate coats. Read More...

winter is here. Boulder designer Phoenix Zoellick is whipping up interesting and lovely snowboard designs. click the pic to viait the site. Read More...

The inflatable home theater screen is also made of PVC frame and it includes two 120-watt amplified speakers to provide the surround sound experience. The 12-foot model comes for a price of $1299.99 and the 8-foot model sells for $899.99. Both models comes inclusive with UL-listed air inflator/deflator with hose and 30′ L-R RCA audio cables. So, now watch your favorite movie or sports by pool-side! Read More...

It comes in 4 versions and follows the trend of increasing "air time" for people who jump out of airplanes or off very high places. fun! Read More...

LEDtronics TRF-G30 LED Bulbs that offers beautiful lighting in many versatile applications. The G30 series LED bulb comes in a globe covering that allows the LEDs to shine in multiple directions (three dimensions) while still being protected from the environment. This hardy bulb is perfect in any situation that allows for 25mm Edison screw base attachments. Applications perfect for this bulb include decorative lighting, lamps, tollbooths, low-level beacon warning lights, receiving docks, task lighting, cabinets, displays, concealed lighting, retail store shelves, and more.

These high quality and patented LED bulbs can directly replace Type 2 incandescent bulbs allowing a long lifespan up to 100,000 hours. Furthermore, these bulbs are resistant to shock and vibrations, and will not burnout from frequently being switched on and off. The best part of the G30 series bulb is they only consume 13 watts of power while still creating so much light! These bulbs require no retrofitting kits and will install like a normal bulb allowing you to replace old and outdated incandescent bulbs painlessly.

Prices for TRF-G30 LED Bulbs retail from $158.00 to $199.95 depending on color and size.



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The inspiring work of Rachel Wingfield.

"A Synetic building is an airy and lace-like basketry of thin arcs patterned in curvilinear triangulation. Bows of springy material are attached in tangency to one another in such a way that the tendency of arcs to spring outward is symmetrically restrained by the like tendency of other arcs. Synetic frames self-‘inflate'.

BioWall is a hand woven three-dimensional structure that can be crafted into lace-like walls of any dimension. Springy fiberglass rods are bowed into rings and woven into several dodecahedra that in turn are joined together. The woven fibres create a balance between the rigidity of sheet material and the flexibility of a textile. The structure is based on the principle of self-similarity enabling it to work from the nano to the macro scale. It can be seen in our natural environment in the formation of bubbles, living cells and water molecules."
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The Pastilli Chair was designed in 1967 by E. Arnio for Asko, and two years later was awarded the American Industrial Design Award.

The New York Times described both the Ball chair and the Pastilli chair as "the most comfortable forms to hold up the the human body". The Conran's Design Directory describes both chairs as; "they now look like essays in period style, props from Barbarella".

The Pastilli Chair has been reissued by Adelta and is available from several retailers for $895 Read More...

Finally! something in between the crappy $30 flashlight version and the $200K version at the planetarium. (it's $229)

SEGATOYS - HOMESTAR 21st Century Home Planetarium. Can you imagine that getting 10,000 stars in your room? With the High-Tech Home Planetarium, now, you can experience such magnificent starry night while your are playing YOGA on the mat, having Champagne in your bathtub or lying on bed with your favorite music. An innovative Home Planetarium developed by collaboration with Mr. Ohira, who developed world first planetarium called Mega-Star Cosmos. HomeStar can project 10,000 stars in the ceiling or wall of your room. This is not a toy, but genuine planetarium you can experience a beautiful and romantic universe with your lover and family members. With the DC battery box, you can bring it everywhere, even in your Bathroom or Hotel room. Also, it is a good teaching aid for your children. This is gorgeous!! Read More...

Bread box made out of brushed aluminum, wood and plastic. clever and interesting.
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Designed by Paul de Haan, the very contemporary Sputnik Chrome table / floor lamp is back from space. Sputnik has 24 chrome finished arms including 12 with spherical chrome balls and 12 with chrome light fittings. It's 59 cm (23") high and is 35 cm (13.7") in diameter without bulbs. Priced at € 325,00 (US $393). Made in Europe - adapter is needed to plug in the US. You can buy it at Decennia Design (click the pic) Read More...