Monocle Stationary Notebooks
June 15, 2011
Designed by Monocle’s art team, their Stationary notebooks ($25-$50) are a collaboration with Brandbook.de and feature paper sourced from mills in Japan and Sweden. Hard and soft linen covers in a selection of colors will be available and you can choose from lined, plain, or graphing paper. Link…
London 2012 Olympic Torch by Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
June 13, 2011
The London 2012 Olympic Torch by designers Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby was unveiled in London yester day morning. Made from a golden aluminium alloy, the triangular torch symbolizes the 3 Olympic values: respect, excellence and friendship….
Cloud Lamp
June 10, 2011
I don’t think I have ever been as excited about a lamp. Ever. Zhao Liping’s Cloud Lamp won my heart….
Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible
June 9, 2011
Phaidon publishes a thorough monograph on Dieter Rams, with a foreword from famed Apple designer, Jonny Ive.
“Dieter Rams is one of the most influential product designers of the twentieth century. Even if you don’t immediately recognize his name, you have almost certainly used one of the radios, clocks, lighters, juicers,…
Nintendo Wii U
June 9, 2011
Nintendo has just revealed their next generation console, Wii U, a new system that uses a unique controller that features a 6.2 inch touchscreen. So what’s the screen for? The screen not only displays additional game content but can also be used to move your game right to the controller…
PlayStation 3D Display
June 9, 2011
Sony’s releasing its own PlayStation branded screen complete with a 24” inch 1080p LCD display. The screen ($500) will also be 3D-capable and offers a cool feature which improves the two player experience with a technique that gives each player a full view of the game when wearing 3D glasses,…
PlayStation Vita
June 8, 2011
Sony unveiled its next generation handheld, the PlayStation Vita. Originally previewed last year, the new handheld ($250-$300) touts a 5” inch touchscreen OLED screen, two analog sticks, rear camera, and a rear touch pad. It will also come in a 3G or Wi-Fi model and will launch with titles like…
The Magical Features of iOS 5 for Apple iPad [Video]
June 7, 2011
Well, it truly is mag i cal what the new Apple iOS 5 can do, espe cially when ran on the iPad… well, that is, if it actu ally did hap pen *geeky snicker*. Simon Pierro, magi cian, shows off some pretty cool tricks and illu sions using the iPad…
James Perse Limited Edition Ping Pong Table
June 3, 2011
Perse’s laid back California aesthetic finds its way to a beautiful limited edition Ping Pong table that has a removable net and cover and can double as a conference/dining table. The regulation-sized table is made from eco-friendly solid teak and includes four paddles. Link…
2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster
June 2, 2011
Mercedes is complementing the iconic Gullwing doors of the SLS AMG with a drop-top model that echoes the looks of the timeless 300 SL Roadster of the ’50s. Debuting in showrooms this fall the roof drops in 11 seconds and can be operated at up to 31 mph. Under the…
Snow Peak iPhone 4 Titanium Cover
June 1, 2011
Japan’s Snow Peak covers the iPhone 4 in a razor-thin sliver of lightweight titanium. The cover ($120) is stamped from a single piece of metal and has rubberized protectors to keep the case from rubbing against the phone’s metal antenna. It also has an insert for an included lanyard if…
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