Alex published this entry on Thursday 11 September, 2008 at 11:32 am. It's been filed in the Art + Building + Cool + Design category. {Share Your Thoughts}
Hotel Puerta América, located in Madrid, is 12 floors of pure architectural beauty. Every object, from the elevator lobby to towels, were created by powerhouse designers and architects. The hotel features amazing public spaces such as the Black Tears resaurant and the Underground Garage. The hotel can be considered, “12 floors with 19 stars.” It’s a truly stunning structure. […]
Alex published this entry on Tuesday 01 July, 2008 at 10:12 am. It's been filed in the Cool + Design + Furniture + Product category. {Share Your Thoughts}
Due to me lacking the ability to read Japanese I can’t really tell you much besides what the headline says and what the photo shows. I’m not even sure if this product is just concept art or an actual commercially produced product. I may not have the ability to share the story behind this ultra-geeky set […]
Alex published this entry on Friday 27 June, 2008 at 9:38 am. It's been filed in the Cars + Concept + Design category. {2 Comments}
Designer Andrei Fraça’s has created Noah, a high performance vehicle that looks like a unicycle. However, on closer examination, it can be seen that there are actually two tires mounted on a tandem. Noah’s basic design is meant to have a human driving and controlling it. It is controlled by the person leaning forward, backwards, […]
Alex published this entry on Saturday 21 June, 2008 at 11:54 am. It's been filed in the Building category. {2 Comments}
Cecile Bonnifait and William Giesen have built a bach (holiday home) out of a 20ft shipping container. This isn’t an easy accomplishment. They pulled it off by having one side of the container fold down to open up to the outdoors. Doing this gives the home a bright and open feeling. Every inch of it […]
Alex published this entry on Tuesday 17 June, 2008 at 9:29 pm. It's been filed in the Cool + Food + Good for a laugh + Product category. {1 Comment}
I guess a lot of people must really feel that bacon is the most delicious thing ever, because Bacon Floss is now available. Dentists currently recommend flossing daily, but if you don’t enjoy cinnamon or mint, you might dig this bacon flavored floss. Each 2-1/2 inch tall container is filler with over 27 yards of […]
Alex published this entry on Tuesday 03 June, 2008 at 8:52 am. It's been filed in the Art + Concept + Product category. {Share Your Thoughts}
The FLX USB drive prototype, designed by Jacek Ryn, while convenient, is not actually flexible. It’s got an accordion-like sheath covering it that pushes back to reveal the plug when you shove it into the USB port, and snaps back when you pull it out…. From FLX USB drive prototype, designed by Jacek Ryn
Alex published this entry on Saturday 31 May, 2008 at 5:25 pm. It's been filed in the Idea + Inspiration + Internet category. {Share Your Thoughts}
There are so many examples of companies that fit anywhere but in the middle of all three spheres. Google is a great example of getting everything right
Alex published this entry on Saturday 31 May, 2008 at 5:21 pm. It's been filed in the Art + Cool + Design + Food + Product category. {Share Your Thoughts}
If you’re a geek you are probably the type of person who loves the newest and coolest designs, such a the pictured Ghost Goblets. Next time your buddies stop by for some drinks you can blow their minds with these glasses.
CocktailVibe.com, which sells the “goblets” states:
To say that the Ghost Goblet is a unique glass […]
Alex published this entry on Friday 23 May, 2008 at 7:03 pm. It's been filed in the Art + Product + Tech category. {3 Comments}
The new paper-thin MacBook from Apple!
Alex published this entry on Tuesday 20 May, 2008 at 8:01 am. It's been filed in the Ads + Cars + Cool category. {1 Comment}
Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Frankfurt, Germany
Creative Directors: Christian Mommertz, Sr. Stephan Vogel
Copywriter: Stefan Lenz
Art Directors: Stefan Lenz, Marco Weber
Photographer: Kajetan Kandler