Most shelves are boring. And if you purchase them from IKEA - even frightening. Self-assembly is overrated. I would rather have someone come over and assemble it for me, than spend the afternoon chasing for screws that seem to be missing from the pack. But every once and awhile someone comes up with a design that renews my appreciation of shelving. Such as the 'Staccato' ...
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Zero5 Ski Helmet
It's important to look good on the slopes - especially if you can't ski. Frankly, nobody will care if you're wearing this liquid sex ski helmet from Studio Vinaccia. Not only does it pay homage to Daft Punk and Tron but it also has a gortex layer and mesh to allow heat to dissipate without breaking a sweat on your head. Rest assured that the visor is also ...
Homework Desk by Nika Zupanc
Elegantly simple comes to mind. Also, there's something almost Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" about this highly-functional, yet ominous bellows with their undulating, accordion style. The filing system presents itself like a row of hungry mouths waiting to be fed. 3Rings Blog has a nice article about his "Self Discipline" installation at Design Week in Milan. They quote Zupanc ...
DodoCase for iPad – Rex Ray Edition
If you like your iPad, eBook or eReader to actually look like a book on the bookshelf, then you might be interested in DodoCase. As for their iPad cases, they will make your iPad look like a large moleskin notebook. However, if you're the kind of person who like to 'pimp their book', then you should check out their new Rex Ray iPad 2 edition DodoCases. It reminds me of ...
