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The Honda C-3R is a revolutionary three wheeled battery electric vehicle concept designed to show what a future minimal urban transport vehicle for one person might look like.

The vehicle has a clear canopy that covers the driver’s seat while it is parked and not in use. When in motion, the canopy becomes an enveloping wind-shield that provides the pilot, who sits low in the vehicle, with significant protection from the bodywork and doors.

Nice identity for photographer Damian Heinisch by Mission.

Berlin designers El Ultimo Grito will exhibit a collection of blown-glass installation pieces called Imaginary Architectures at the Aram Gallery in London later this month.

The glass objects feature tubes, funnels and steps to each represent a different building typology.

Shown here is ‘Apartments’ (top) and ‘Hotel’.

Via Dezeen.

A new addition to the Mirror Ball collection by Tom Dixon, the Mirror Ball stand allows you to create an array of various sized balls on a robust stainless steel stand. Tightly held in place with industrial strength clamps the stand creates an extraordinary sculptural interior lighting ‘tree’.

There really is no need to buy a toothbrush that looks like it has undergone wind tunnel testing to ensure you keep your pearly whites gleaming brightly. Last time I checked with a dentist, go faster styling and a sleek form factor had no bearing on improved dental hygiene, which is what makes the zen-like, archetypal styling of this toothbrush from Acca Kappa such a refreshing alternative to the hyper-styled turbo-toothbrushes on sale nowadays. Furthermore it is made entirely of biodegradable materials like cellulose acetate so it helps to keep the environment clean and healthy as well as your mouth.

Via swissmiss.

Having regretted just recently selling my old faithful Mamiya RB67 medium format film camera, I am finding myself drawn to FujiFilm’s announcement of their new GF670 Professional medium format folding camera.

This beautiful foldable camera features 6×6 and 6×7 dual-format shooting for use with 120 and 220 roll film and comes with Fujinon EBC 80 mm lens, coupled rangefinder, exposure compensator, and aperture-priority automatic and manual exposure modes.

I don’t class myself as much of a petrol-head so don’t go quoting brake horsepowers and trying to impress me with the fact that it is powered by a 3.4-liter V-8 engine and possesses a hybrid drive system, but I do know what I like and I am liking very much the sculptural lines of the 918 Spyder concept, recently unveiled by Porsche at the 2010 Geneva Autoshow.

Cute concept for this cafe and creative space in Fukuoka, Japan.

Via Fubiz.

Cute irony in this minimal tattoo.

Via this isn’t happiness.

Loving the identity design by New Zealand based INHOUSE, for new London Roastery, Bar & Restaurant,  CARAVAN. Contemporary with a nod to the values of a hand-made artisan history.