published October 23, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: BoomCase There's more than meets the eye with an old-school, hardcover suitcase. This certainly rings true for the BoomCase -- customized boom boxes by self-confessed "audio-nut" and designer Dominic "Mr. SiMo", who upcycles these stylish, street-worthy vintage suitcases that are bound to make some heads turn. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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published October 22, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Gilbert13 Though it's probably greener to just rescue scrap paper and post-its to bookmark your reading, the neat-freak bookworm in me couldn't resist these adorable themed bookmarks from UK-based design studio Gilbert13 . Made from sustainably-sourced, recyclable cardboard, the colourful markers add a more organized and thoughtful touch to your book collection. ... Read the full story on ...
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published October 20, 2010 and has No Comments
Photos: Gülnur Özda?lar Plastic bottles -- that environmental bane of a disposable, modern society -- can be both an abundant form of pollution in waterways and oceans , as well as a materials source for mind-boggling art. In the skillful... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Artful Jellyfish-like Bowls From Upcycled Plastic PET Bottles (Photos)
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published October 20, 2010 and has No Comments
Photo: Canstruction It's that time of year again when giant, whimsical sculptures -- made entirely out of stacked canned food -- will be built overnight by teams of designers competing in a fun (and occasionally harrowing) event that also doubles as one of the world's biggest food drives with a creative -- and communal -- twist.... Read the full ...
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published October 18, 2010 and has No Comments
Images: Katie Thompson of REcreate For those looking for a more eclectic decorating look beyond minimalist lines (or a little DIY inspiration) it's always gratifying to see 'junk' repurposed into unique pieces. And so-called 'junk market decorating' ideas abound with South African company REcreate , which offers up surprising selections like suitcase seats, milk bottle and typewriter lamps and ...
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published October 13, 2010 and has No Comments
Photo: B. Alter Dozens of sheep grazed happily in the sun on Savile Row, home to London's most prestigious tailors. They were there to promote National Wool Week , a campaign to support sheep farming and the British wool industry. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Get Warm and Woolly at National Wool Week
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published October 12, 2010 and has No Comments
In most dystopian visions of an overpopulated future, the office and residential towers are vertical and the few parks are horizontal. Kang Woo-Young has another idea, presented on Evolo. He imagines: a future where nature has been eradicated from the modern urban landscape, and must be replaced with a man-made landscape. To combat a sea of typical skyscrapers, Woo-Young ...
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published October 7, 2010 and has No Comments
Image Credit: Mina Kwag I came across these cute cups at the Designboom Mart at the Valencia Design Week last week. Not at all doomsday products, Mina Kwag's designs are fun and useful, and yet, they let you know that something isn't quite right. The message is simple: +1 degree Celsius affects us; according to Kwag, at least 10% ...
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published October 7, 2010 and has No Comments
Image Credit: Mina Kwag I came across these cute cups at the Designboom Mart at the Valencia Design Week last week. Not at all doomsday products, Mina Kwag's designs are fun and useful, and yet, they let you know that something isn't quite right. The message is simple: +1 degree Celsius affects us; according to Kwag, at least 10% ...
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published October 6, 2010 and has No Comments
image: Foster + Partners Buckminster Fuller 's 1933 Dymaxion car was a marvel. Architect Norman Foster tells Jonathan Glancy of the Guardian: "The Dymaxion had the same engine and transmission as the Ford Sedan of the time," says Foster, who worked with Fuller, his design hero, from 1971 until his death 12 years later. "However, at three times the ...
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