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Inspired by similar creative methodologies, designer Duncan McKean’s Iterations cards are geared specifically towards product designers. Each card has an input as well as a set of ambiguous instructions that will get your creative juices flowing. Experiencing “designer’s block?” simply start with your concept sketch, draw a card, and add to your concept based around your interpretation of what the card says. 

Designer: Duncan J McKean

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If you are in this zone with a guy and want to keep this Christmas budget-wise a low-key affair for him, it doesn’t mean you have to compromise on getting him something less-meaningful or great. Here are 6 wonderful ideas that stick with your budget of under $25! The goods are awesome with a price to match, so hit the jump and discover what you can get for your guy….

Black Deck of Cards by Goody Grams

The Black Deck is just one of those cheeky things. The elegantly designed deck of cards with its unique Jokers, Kings, Queens and Jacks add fun to the game. So besides getting cozy with a game of *cough* (strip) Poker, you can call his bluff using this graphically distracting deck of cards!

Price: $16

Mobile Tail by Studiooo Factory

Do I even have to explain this exquisite tail! Ever since we published this story on YD, we have been hounded with queries about its availability! Its here now, so grab one for your guy, before it’s too late.

Colors: Pink, Green, White & Black
Price: $6.50

Flowing City Coaster by Megawing

Prep up his desk with this handy coaster. Boys and their imaginative thinking can have fun playing savior to a drowning city.

Colors: Clear & Black
Price: $12

My Photo (Camera Bag) by 25togo

A boy and his gadget are never parted, I am sure that camera is lurking in some corner. Give him this handy protection for his prized possession (no pun intended)!

Price: $ 22

Charging Station by HJC Design

A stylish charging station for his gadget, what more can a man ask for! Really! This one fits in a majority of Phones, PDA’s, Mp3 Players and Digital Camera’s up to 60mm wide, and is counterbalanced by the charger. Awesome!

Price: $8.49

Transformer Filepack by 25togo

A handy pack for storage and taking away stuff like office papers or schoolbooks etc. It comes in a knock down condition and is easy to assemble. Maybe the two of you can get together and DIY the boxes and have some fun packing! For the Christmas holidays perhaps?

Comes in pack of 3 (Inner Layer color: blue, orange and green)
Price: $10

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I am always looking for bathroom renovation ideas since every space seems to be a different size, has different obstacles in its construction path and needs to meet the expectations of the home owner for every day function and luxury. The best way to get started is to look at as many pictures as possible to determine likes and dislikes along with a good understand of daily needs and what sorts of luxuries you enjoy. These pictures come from Spec-Net and feature a variety of full bathroom views to close ups of toilets, tubs and vanities. Hopefully, there are a few gems that spark inspiration towards possible future ideas. Via.

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My first comment is that I wish I had more pictures of this project. These one story house plans feature a place to be built in Ojai, California. Ojai is a town of 8,600 people according to the 2003 census that is 33 miles from Santa Barbara and 83 miles from Los Angeles. The design features a sprawling one story approach which offers great views throughout the house. The backyard has a cool patio that highlights a shade tree in its center. Via.

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Seeing the Curl Bench by Stanislav Katz made me think about how creative we can be with colors in the home. I began thinking about the possibility of hot pink furniture and how that might look alongside my other possessions. The truth is that Curl Bench may be more appropriate in a public seating setting due to its shape, but maybe there is a place for hot pink in the creative decorator's arsenal. Product information: here.

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These decorative leather benches were winners of a Design Award in 2008. The product is called "Plasma". There are three sizes of the bench that differ in length from shorter to longer. Further, there is another variation where the shape itself can be reversed creating a choice as to which side the deepest portion of the bench will appear. Find the product: here.

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The modern sideboard pictured here is the "Vila Rica" from Etel Interiors. The thing that strikes me on this piece is how well the storage is laid out. The compartment on the top to store silverware, serving utensils and sterling silver is very accessible. I can imagine hosting a dinner party and needed something. With this piece, my needs would be met very quickly. Another interesting feature is that the design is transitional making this modern sideboard a fit in many other homes which may have a more eclectic mix of furniture. More information: here.

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…or perhaps more fittingly, turning your trash into something creative and useful. I’m a big fan of making practical household items out of things that would otherwise be thrown out. I am, however, not very original or much of a creativity extraordinaire so I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite DIY projects [...]

Commercial office furniture can be a potent design weapon when used to create a unique look for a business. There are 61 images in this gallery to provide decorative ideas about design possibilities for a commercial office space. Things like worker productivity and happiness in the job can be directly linked to the work environment. Moreover, the look of the overall office makes a statement about that business and how they see themselves among their competition. The overall style of these pictures is modern in nature. I hope that you find inspiration in these pictures and some ideas for your office space. Image gallery source: here.

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This morning I was looking for colorful furniture suggestions and came across the Chat Sofa and Chair by Soft Line. Chat falls somewhere between a chair and a sofa due to its size smaller than an average sofa. This example is a bit bolder with two colors making a strong statement. A more subtle example might be black and white paired together which is common in contemporary decorating settings. More product information: here.

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