Yoav Avinoam Sitting in a Tree

Isreali designer, Yoav Avinoam, created a line of furniture created from wood shavings pressed into a mold. The tree legs on a few of his pieces is an especially nice touch.

Link: http://www.yoavavinoam.com/

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The Butterfly and the Spider

A great set of glassware design by Thai design studio, Propoganda.

Link: PROPAGANDAONLINE.COM-Low Res

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Lessing is More

Christian Lessing is a product designer and illustrator showcasing some fun and innovative pieces in his portfolio.

Link: christianlessing.de

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Who Spilled the Paint?

A cool table by artist John Nouanesing.

http://www.johnnouanesing.fr

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I Lovedev Lebedev

Art Lebedev studio is consistently creating clever products for the home. They are most well-known for their Optimus Maximus keyboard which has the option of customizing the interface of the keyboard through LED keys (e.g. open up Illustrator and the keyboard keys change from Arabic letters to your toolbox icons). They've also designed a grill plate in the shape of an Excel sheet, a Swiss Army cutlery holder, and digital door numbers for your office.

Link: Art. Lebedev Studio

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Candle Strip

This is a great way to cut down your electricity bills during the recession.

Link: InDisposed at Studio X | Design Glut

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MOTOMICHI

Motomichi Nakamura was born in tokyo, Japan, and is currently working in NYC. His sublime illustration style seems to become more and more intriguing as he executes it across all media.

Link: MOTOMICHI.COM - JAPONES HASTA LA MADRE

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PS: Click on the first image to see an enlarged view of his 4x6 prints.

Swiss Cheese Bed from netwerch

A new bed from a group that describes themselves as "a young enterprise specializing in the broad field of architecture, szenography, and everyday product design. our architectural projects are on mandate basis. netwerch designs and sells swiss made products on our own initiative."

I noticed these guys a few years ago when they released their "powerlift," a small wooden folding device designed to lift a laptop off a table thereby avoiding overheating. They continue to design new products reflecting simplicity in form and materials. This time it's a bed that uses no nails or tools for assembly. The bed sections slot together forming a hovering platform. Small and lightweight it's a great solution to small places or for the extra bed guests.


Site Link: http://netwer.ch/index.php?lang=en&path=products&detailpage=1300#

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Pin Light

Urban Outfitters has a bowling pin shaped lamp that turns off when knocked over.

Link: UrbanOutfitters.com > Bowling Pin Light

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Chills Like a Porsche

Furthering the mindset that design is for the elite few that can afford it, Veuve Clicquot's Porsche-designed vertical cooler will run you some major ice at a chilly $70,000 a pop.

I must say that it's really fun to be a "pun"dit.

Link: $70,000 Champagne Fridge: Bubbly Included | Gadget Lab from Wired.com

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One Man's Trash is Another Man's Couture

Benefitting Chernobyl Children's Project Intl. and The Food Bank for New York City, Vipp has been hosting annual charity auctions showcasing international designers and their take on the Vipp trash bin.

With a nod to the past and a wink to the future, Vipp is a long-standing brand that has embraced design and become an international icon.

Vipp Site Link: Vipp

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It All Depends on the Lighting

Hideo Kawamura has designed a line of table lamps, ONOFF, that transform from abstraction into pictoral when turned on.

Link: arenot｜Rezon(レゾン)>ONOFF Hideo Kawamura

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The Beauty is in the Decals

A French site with an amazing selection of decals for your home...

Link: Wall stickers : Domestic ® vente de stickers muraux, autocollants muraux, sticker décoratif, décors muraux, décoration d'intérieure, sticker mural, vynil et autocollant pour les murs

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Streaming in at a Beautiful 72 REM

The pixel sofa, by Cristian Zuzunaga, is perfectly tailored for impressing non-designer friends with a cool find and for camouflaging those pesky square beer stains.

Link: CRISTIAN ZUZUNAGA

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Dinner on Time

Ross McBride is an American-born designer that has been living/working in Japan since 1985. Originally trained as a Graphic Designer, Ross's focus is now on product and furniture design. His pieces tend to rethink their own practical qualities: some in a surreal manner.

Visit his site here:

http://www2.gol.com/users/ross/

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