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Constructed of 3 identical pieces of molded plywood, this was designed by Shuichiro Koizumi who worked retail in Offi's store in Tokyo. He designed the chair and his manager liked it so much that he brought it to the owner of Offi who immediately offered to develop it....Read more

The people at design public are too funny not to quote: As well as being interesting and handy, the Stainless Steel Magazine Rack from Gus Design Group gives you a new way to store your magazines--by rank! You can put the fun, fluffy magazines at the bottom and the significant, responsible ones at the top; you can work your way up the ladder from People and Entertainment Weekly to the...Read more

I was torn as to whether to put this in the "Tech" category, because the process is somewhat "tech" but the result is decidedly low-tech. If you've been looking for a free alternative to a PDA, you should give PocketMod a shot. It is a flash interface which allows you to organize your information in a way that would be most convenient for you. "The PocketMod is a new way...Read more

For me, the ah-ha! moment was the christmas light photo. And, thinking of how it must be twice as strong and sturdy than a regular ol' tack...I have a habit of layering papers on my bulletin board at work and it'd be nice to have something up to the task. Available in Red or Clear. Individual 6 Pack of Red TAK Brand Pushpins, $3.98 (Or, 20 Packs (of 6 Pushpins):...Read more

I really like the idea of stuff that arrives flat, and, within minutes, suddenly becomes a light. Made of PVC and steel, this light is pretty and nice and not-so-expensive for those of us watching our budget. Made in Sweden. Designed by Dick Lundgren, 2002 Size: 14.75h x 7.5w x 7.5" diam....Read more

These tables are just the thing to add some ambiance to your home (maybe the bedroom, eh?). You can adjust the amount of light by touching the powdered steel table anywhere. So easy! Available in black or white with white lights (multi-colored lights are available through Stereoluz's site)....Read more

Finding affordable silverwear that's streamlined and lacking ornamentation is difficult. These fit the bill nicely. Flat handles and oversize heads in polished 18/8 stainless steel. $39 for Flatware set: Four five-piece settings with salad fork, dinner fork, knife, soup spoon and teaspoon. $14 for serving set: 8.75" fork and 8.25" spoon....Read more

If you have a cheeky sense of humor this might work well in your bath. Big Pill looks like a giant aspirin and opens to reveal two red metal shelves for storing whatever needs concealing. Made of MDF wood which has been varnished in bright white, Big Pill includes mounting hardware. notes: measures 16.5" diameter x 6" deep...Read more

Harry Allen has some pretty good designs, and this wine rack is one that I wouldn't mind owning... "Harry Allen's whimisical and practical 2005 release in the Reality Series is a polyster resin cast of a joined wine bottles which have been sliced in half. The resulting object forms the base for creating or presenting stacked wine bottles." Available in matte black or gypsum white. measures 11.25" x 13.5" x...Read more

So, while perusing Puma's site the other day, I ran across this jacket. I'm not one to specifically sport brands, but I'm kind of impressed by the whole Nuala Collection. We all know Puma has some good shoes, of course, but for all you ladies out there wanting some casual/cool/comfortable (and lots of yoga) wear, you might find just what you're looking for. Maybe. Details include stand-up collar, asymmetric button...Read more

Another Harry Allen design that I just can't help but post: a polyster resin cast of an ornate picture frame. "Cast from a frame that the designer happened upon in his brother's closet. The image size in the frame is for a 4 x 6 inch photo." Black, white, or blue Material: Resin and Marble Dimensions: 18.5 x 23 x 4 inches...Read more

This has been around the blogger's block a few times, but I think it's worth a little bit of talk here on our site. What to do with all those old newspapers? Or that huge stack of magazines? Well, make a chair out of it, of course! It's not often that you're involved in the design process of your furniture, so think about it. It'd be fun. And you could...Read more

Do you live in one time zone and have a loved one in another? Or maybe you like to operate on Greenich Mean Time wherever you are. Whatever the case, the dual time zone watch by husband-and-wife design team Massimo and Lella Vignelli use put a new technology to allow the scratch-proof crystal to be set flush to the edge of the case without bevel or rim. Steel-backed metal case...Read more

Mark my words, black is back. It went away for awhile, but it's coming back for Fall. Especially for accessories. You know, the basics: shiny bracelets, big chunky necklaces, bulletproof rose pins, etc. "The young New York artist/designer turns a delicate accent into a modern metaphor on love and safety. Made of black heavy-duty ballistic nylon, Wong's "bulletproof" bloom is both a high-tech talisman for the tender-hearted and wry fashion...Read more

I love multi-purpose furniture and the Bingo Pouf is just that. It's a table that converts to seating/lounging/sleeping furniture in seconds. "By easily unfolding the Bingo, a full-length sleep surface is created for impromptu guests. High-density foam provides a firm, non-collapsing surface for both seating and sleeping. The upholstery is a weave of wool and synthetic fibers for combined durability and softness." Made in Denmark. Available in red or charcoal....Read more