Design: Judson Beaumont
Urbano Trash Can
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Winner of the 2005 Pratt Product Design Competition, this clever trash can allows you to store and reuse the plastic bags that you collect from shopping in a neat, organized way.
$18 – Also available in black.
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Miss Eleven-Eleven
January 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
Amsterdam designer Winde Rienstra’s latest collection for Fall 2012 entitled “11:11″ has the utmost channeling look of all time,(well in my eyes). Featuring 3-D construction from sustainable materials has left this leading lady with first place in the 2007 Dutch Designer Idol. Her vision for style is simply proportion and rhythm; shapes are taken advantage of as well as different textures. The cages placed around the waists of her glamorous models and their curvy areas are constructed by HAND. Rienstra took part in ” The Green Fashion Competition” in 2010 according to the principles of the use of sustainability in her collection which soon became looked upon as “Green Haute Couture”.
Ping-Pong table by Gabriel Orozco
January 19, 2012 By
ping-pong table by Gabriel Orozco—–I need this is my house
The Future is Electric
January 9, 2012 By
Volkswagen reveals their new E-Bugster. The all electric concept EV.
The Facebook Social Shower Curtain
January 5, 2012 By
this is a new gadget inspired by the most popular social networks: the Facebook shower curtain or “Social Shower Curtain” …What do you think? via
INFINITE USB
December 28, 2011 By
I think we all have began to find a shortage of USB ports on our computers now a days at some point or another. I love this concept and hope to see it being used in the future, but I still have only been able to find information on it as a design project. via
Eco-friendly ideas to wrap up the holiday season.
December 9, 2011 By
By Cy Tottleben, Local Correspondent / The Mother Nature Network
I received a friendly reminder from my local recycling company this week that wrapping paper (even if it is marked as recyclable) does not meet the standards for paper mills and is not accepted at our facility.
I’m glad they’re spreading the word, because I’ve certainly been guilty of this in the past. While I prefer the more reusable gift bag, nothing is as thrilling for children than shredding the wrap on their holiday or birthday presents and uncovering the gift beneath. My family has always accommodated this thrill, knowing we could put the paper on the curb and send the fibers back into the recycling process.
The internet provides mixed messages about gift wrap. Many sites say that some of it can be recycled, as long as it is not one of the foil types, coated in plastic, and is stripped of all tape and embellishments. According to the Hendricks County, Ind., Waste Management District, “In general, wrapping paper is not recyclable. Often the ink used to produce wrapping paper isn’t simply on the paper’s surface. Many times the paper is ‘beater dyed’ which means the color is actually in the pulp of the paper. The de-inking process used to recycle most other types of paper is not effective at removing ink from paper that has been beater dyed. Many types of wrapping paper are very thin and contain few good quality fibers for recycling. Additionally, wrapping paper is often laminated and/or contains glitter, tape or other additives that cannot be recycled.”
Keep your gifts gorgeous but green
If you love the game of creating a beautiful mystery with gift wrap on special occasions, don’t fret. Gift wrap can be reused. It wasn’t so long ago that this was rather commonplace. I remember Christmases at my grandmother’s house, where she always made us open our packages carefully and fold the paper afterward so she could store it until next Christmas and bring it out again. We passed bags to collect bows, and usually only the tape went to waste. Some keep the cardboard tube from the paper and roll the delicately used portions back up for easy storage. If you’re like me and have questionable organizational skills, but are great at wadding, many papers can also be ironed when you’re ready to wrap again.
Alternatives to traditional gift wrap are endless and can create some very memorable presents. Here are some popular ideas:
- Paper grocery sacks. While some of these have printed surfaces, they usually offer plenty of space for kids to draw a picture or to scribble greetings for the receiver of the gift, saving the use of a name tag as well.
- Reusable shopping bags. My customers taught me this one. Every year we sell hundreds of these, many with NFL logos or other branding. But I can count on one hand how many I see returned to the store for shoppers avoiding plastic bags. During a conversation with a customer last year, who had her cart piled with them, she pointed out that they were only a dollar, so much cheaper than reusable paper bags, and could be used over and over for anything. Fantasic idea! In an effort to encourage my family to ditch plastic bags, I did the same last year. My adult gifts were all wrapped in cloth bags.
- The newspaper. Don’t become a hoarder on my account, but save up a good pile to get you through the holidays. The comics are always a favorite for children, and they still get that thrill of ripping open their gifts. You can even use the inserts for this project, including store ads and the weekly magazine.
- Junk mail, or any other waste paper you would send to the recycling facility. Get creative with it!
- Go to the thrift store and find something interesting, like old maps or some really memorable fabric.
- Stick one gift within the other. Almost like stuffing a stocking with treasure, you just have to use your imagination. Giving a tackle box? Put his new tie inside it. A purse? Fill it with a new MP3 player.
- Buy an alternative wrap, such as the fabric ones sold at Lyziwraps. Support a small business in the process!
Remember that many boxes you accumulate through the year are also great for gift giving.
While your waste management facility might accept wrapping paper, using alternatives is the eco-friendly way to go. Keep the trend going by having contests among gift givers for the most creatively designed packaging. Children love arts and crafts projects and will be incredibly proud to present their hard work as a gift — a great lesson when teaching them to reuse and recycle.
Limited edition ‘Ancient Gold’ Zikmu speakers by Philippe Starck
November 17, 2011 By
Parrot’s Zikmu wireless speakers designed by Phillipe Starck have always enjoyed a colorful makeover owing to the creative brains behind it. After donning different shades from black, green and bright red to graffiti-themed version designed in collaboration with the artist Jean-François Claes, this festive season it’s all about exclusivity. The company has this time given the Midas touch to its latest limited edition ‘Ancient Gold’ Zikmu speakers. The ‘Ancient Gold’ is the glittering edition of the Zikmu which is one of the most impressive wireless speakers in the market that money can buy. Only 20 of these completely handmade set of speakers will be made for the whole world, including three units for Dubai.
The Zikmu has both looks and features to match, including the latest Wi-Fi technology to stream your favorite music from your gadgets, incredible 360° surround sound irrespective of your room’s size and the position of the speakers. The basses which are intelligently placed in the feet of speakers do its reputation no harm and are majorly responsible for the amazing depth of sound that you get from these ultra exclusive sound pieces. The speakers are compatible with all audio formats and feature equaliser with presets RF remote control. The ‘Ancient Gold’ Zikmu will be offered for approx. $2,200.
Via: Ronrobinson/ Khaleej Times
Tom Ford Designed Rolex GMT Master
November 17, 2011 By
James: What inspired this new take on GMT II?
Kamal: In fact it was Tom Ford. We designed this model for his stores world wide about 4 years ago. And it was to be named the Tom Ford Pro Hunter. At that time we were only producing steel Pro Hunters, but Tom Ford said, “I want gold”. On hindsight I wish I had paid more attention and bought some gold on the financial markets. Anyway, he loved the design, and it was approved and backed by his design and marketing team. But then his US lawyers got cold feet with Rolex customization. The project was shelved.
Ralph Lauren’s New One Fifth Home Collection
November 8, 2011 By
Here’s the first look at Ralph Lauren’s new One Fifth Home Collection. Rich and gold with the elegant expression of vintage Art Deco style, the glamorous One Fifth collection features a sleek black foundation offset with shimmering metallics and luxurious textures that recapture Old-Hollywood allure. Inspired by one of New York City’s swankiest addresses, the One Fifth Home Collection ranges from $40 for a glass to $14,250 for a mahogany server and is available at ralphlaurenhome.com.
Via: Pursuitist
DBM luxury alligator leather iPhone case and watch
November 8, 2011 By
DBM luxury alligator leather iPhone casing and watchDBM luxury alligator leather iPhone casing and watch, having extensive handiwork and gold detailing.Earlier, we had also shown you the DBM luxury iPhone case (pictured above). This casing had a mechanical timepiece, with hand guilloche dial and extensive golden detailing. The lather used chestnut brown alligator leather, with a special animal print to give its aesthetic appeal. Just like the titanium casing, this one too had the option of further customizations at De Bethune stores.
Via: De Bethune/ Watchtime
