Mixed media artist Mark Khaisman uses layers of translucent brown tape on plexiglass to create dramatic illuminations. The Ukraine-born artist studied in Russia and currently lives in Philadelphia where he gives birth to his universally appealing works. Check it out.
What a great combination of media and message by ad agency Naga DDB Malaysia. There really isn’t much else to say. We bow to such brilliance.
There are times when we think the ‘bling’ thing has been played out, but we make an exception when function is smartly fused with fashion. Philips and Swarovski have developed a unique range of sound accessories and data storage devices that add dazzle to otherwise boring products such as USB READ MORE >
Customization has been a hot trend for a while. If you can drive it or wear it, chances are you can customize it. That’s why 1154 Lill Studio and Freddy&Ma make this month’s list. Both sites allow you to create one-of-a-kind handbags by marrying trendy designs with hot prints and READ MORE >
Google’s ultra sparse home page is just one of the things that helped the search giant set itself apart. But it also hides the fact that there’s so much more you can do with Google. For example, you can use Google as a free proxy by entering cache:website.com to view READ MORE >
Bring on the red wine, cranberry juice or anything else that drips down the front of the bottle, leaving dark rings and stains. These beautifully designed vessels have a second lip that catches drips, directing them back where they belong. Available in three shapes and sizes. Check it out.
From Stephen Reed Design comes this bone china cup that will keep hot beverages from burning your hands. The fin structures put distance between the hot liquid and the held surface, allowing for a natural grip as heat is dispersed to gently warm the hands. Check it out.
A really smart, simple solution for completely eliminating multiple chargers and their unsightly cords. Holds an iPod, cell phone and PDA. There’s also a desktop version that holds four devices while concealing the cords. Either way, you can’t go wrong with either organizer.
A brave, and much appreciated, decision by an emerging band to not appear on camera. And just let the song do its thing. Using an innovative combination of live action, miniatures, and greenscreen compositing, director Christopher Piazza and animator Jonathan Lourenco of PanopticonNYC create a world that blurs fantasy and READ MORE >
“Publishing literary fiction, non-fiction and poetry – and liking it,” Melville House shows that there’s still plenty of room for the little guy. The company is opening a new space in DUMBO (very trendy) and is hot with the literature crowd. Melville, founded by Dennis Loy Johnson and Valerie Merians, READ MORE >