Thanks to swissmiss for reminding me how cool the Fisher Chrome Bullet Space Pen
There are lots of derivatives of the original design but the classic Space Pen 400 Bullet in chrome cannot be beat. It has even been cited as an outstanding example of industrial art having been exhibited for years in the New York MoMA.
I used to have one which I loved but I lost it – must try and get me a new one.
The Nomad Light Molecule, designed by Maarten De Ceulaer, is a unique light design with a molecular atom shape where the light position is fully configurable enabling you to change the shape of the light according to your taste.
You can also pick a ‘magical’ atom of light from the molecule and take it with you to wherever you want a light source. When fully recharged, the portable spheres will give light for approximately 4 hours and simply plug back on to the molecule for recharging.
Via designzen.
Barcelona based Folch Studio have a nice new site featuring works old and new.
This gingerbread version of Mies van der Rohe’s classic Farnsworth House, took April Reed Cake Design several days of photo research and about 25 hours to construct.
The house costs an astonishing $4,320, though 15 percent of the proceeds will go to help repair the real Farnsworth House, which was damaged in a September flood. I never realised cake baking could be so lucrative…!
Via NYTimes.
In Vestimentis Ursum is where Matt Kirkland pulls apart stuffed cuddly toys that sing, dance, light up, or talk back and reveals the robot that lies beneath the cute and cuddly exterior.
The Typographic Desk Reference is a quick reference guide of typographic terms and classification with definitions of form and usage for Latin based writing systems. Its the perfect gift for the typographer in your life..!
Written and designed by Theodore Rosendorf, the guide includes a foreword by Ellen Lupton, author of the book Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students.
Released on February 2009, TDR is available on pre-order from Oak Knoll.
Via Graphic Hug.
Nixon, the guys known for their wonderful watches, have further diversified their product portfolio by launching a range of headphones.
In addition to the traditional over-ear models, the range includes a selection of ear-bud style phones, including the Wire, specifically designed for use with the iPhone 3G.
I love the understated styling of these ear-buds with the subtle addition of the Nixon icon on the mic — attention to detail that fits beautifully with Apple’s own signature style and is further incentive, if any were needed, for me to finally succumb and get myself an iPhone.
A unique and lovingly scanned collection of original vintage Auto Union 1939 sales brochures including Horch, Audi, DKW and Wanderer marks.
Japanese agency Curiosity produces beautiful work across a wide domain, including architecture, interiors, product, furniture, packaging, exhibition and graphic design.
Loving these three dimensional aluminium house numbers from graphic and typeface designer, Andrew Byrom.
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