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My favorite kind of neons are the ones that are so bright they make your eyes hurt. There’s nothin’ like it. Neons have been shown a lot lately – from home decor to clothing and accessories. Such bright colors just make everything a little bit more fun. Well, in my opinion at least! What do you think of [...]

UPDATE: 7 Days Left! Steve Jobs said “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, everything else is secondary.” Finding the correct channels to promote our creativity or even get them recognized are very limited. Design Competitions are a good medium, but is recognition from peers and prize money the only push you need? The A’Design Award [...]

I have a soft spot for wind chimes and love the subtle music they play. On a spiritual level they are supposed to keep negativity away and increase the good vibrations. A bunch of designers have upped their karmic good by designing a lamp based on the principles of the chimes. The only difference is that [...]

We are swamped with many iPad 3 rumors and with the numerous ‘leaks’ in the media, I’m sure March is worth waiting for! On a side note, we have here the Magic MacBook Pro vying for attention. The concept features a sliding trackpad that holds an iRemote within. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled device acts as [...]

Memo is a portable Pill box for alzheimer patients to remind them when and how many pills to take, thanks to an ingenious use of LEDs. A light with a specific color indicates the color of the box the patient has to take from. Traditionally, medications are divided up using standard trays separated by days but even [...]

Co-existence is a project by Ryan Jongwoo Choi exploring the “oneness” between man and nature. The beautifully cut ash frames appear to be balancing on an unsteady center point but it’s really solid granite. There’s something very modern about the execution even though it’s supposed to be a nostalgic study. I like it. Designer: Ryan Jongwoo Choi – Yanko [...]

Remember that commerical from the 90s: “I feel like Chicken Tonight, like Chicken Tonight!”? I don’t know if I ever had the actual Chicken Tonight, but I do often say that I feel like chicken tonight! There’s just a million ways to make chicken, and many of them are quite easy. Do you eat a lot [...]

You may find this funny, but I carry a separate coin purse in my handbag, exclusively for the keys to the locks of my travel bags. One lost key, a busted zipper and an expensive broken lock later, I decided not to take the risk of misplacing the keys ever again! Lockeeper hopes to remedy such [...]

Do you ever think about how Noah’s Ark will look like in this modern age? Don’t think too much, because I have it right here for you: The Neo Noah; a modern structure with all amenities and facilities to sustain a whole township, should a natural calamity arise. Taken into consideration are open spaces, eco living [...]

E-Vul is an electric-powered inter-city concept car, designed for the year 2030. Changing environmental issues, living status and the impact of new energy technologies have been taken into consideration while developing this concept. Deriving inspiration from the networking and transportation techniques used by ants, E-Vul Car is proposed to work as a public booking and payment [...]

If you absolutely had to choose, would you rather have a bathroom of black lacquer…

Or would you rather a black lacquered bathtub?
Both are bold looks, just with different degrees of boldness! Me, I think I’d go for the whole lacquered bathroom. How about you?!

One of the reasons why my mother can never use the tub for a bath is that her acute arthritis and four lower limb joint replacements restrict her movement. With the Flume Tub I’m sure she will be able to just walk into the bath and use it confidently. The tub works on the principles of [...]

DrawBraille Mobile Phone is one of the most compelling concepts that focus on making mobile phones easy-to-use for the blind. The entire UI and input keys are in Braille and even the touch panel reflects this system. The design and approach have a surreal finish to it and I am quite sure that Shikun Sun is [...]

Electrolux Design Lab is no longer just a design competition where students compete for the coveted internship and prize money. It has grown to become an institution that symbolizes pioneering innovation, adaptability and a design process that empowers futuristic thinking. Entering its tenth year, 2012 marks a new chapter in the story. This year the Design [...]

Wooden beds have long been a popular choice for the bedroom and continue to be bought by individuals who are looking for a durable and cost-effective sleeping solution. Wood is a renewable resource and for those with green concerns, it is worth noting that it is possible to purchase beds made exclusively from sustainable forests. Wooden frames [...]

Happy Friday! Here’s the Weekly Six for the week of February 17: 1) Awesome illustrations from Samantha Hahn 2) GIANT candlesticks from Anki Gneib 3) No-bake cookies with Banana Cocoa Mousse 4) Keep Valentine’s Day going with these romantic playlists 5) Gorgeous wood and acrylic table from Erika Cross Design 6) Add some color to white tablecloths with this DIY Confetti Tablecloth What did you find this week? [...]

Commonly used disposable diapers are a huge sustainability problem in the United States. Even before they reach landfills, the energy and resources used in their production is very intensive. On top of that, the economic burden of disposable diapers on low income families is extremely high. The solution? Go back to using cloth diapers, but what [...]

Yes it is. Remork Design Studio worked with Belgian Switch company Lithoss to come up with a series of unique switches for what normally is considered a trivial element in interior design. Ultimately they ended up with a frameless switch called the Piano. Clean, sober and simple. Hit the jump to see some of the other design [...]

This morning I came across the top image and my eyes were immediately drawn to the table at the end of the bed. It’s probable that I’ve seen a table in this spot before, but for some reason today it made me think “why?” I absolutely love the mirrored table in the second image, but I can’t [...]

My iMac is placed facing its back to the wall and plugging in any USB wire is kinda shot-in-the-dark for me. Unless I turn the entire monitor to one side…you get my drift, right? As my struggle continues, I often wonder why couldn’t they design the plug-head to be more instinctive to hook-up. Something like the [...]