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Above & Below London creates shoes using retro textiles reclaimed from the seat upholstery of 10 lines of underground tube and bus lines. The fabric for each shoe is hand selected and restored while leather used in the shoe’s production comes from landfill-bound wallets and car tires.Above & Below London creates shoes using retro textiles reclaimed from the seat... more
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Artist Christian Faur has found a new use for crayons – painstakingly detailed pixel art. Faur stacks hand-cast crayons of varying shades into wooden frames to create these impressive works of art.Artist Christian Faur has found a new use for crayons – painstakingly detailed pixel... more
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For the businessman (shady, or otherwise) on the go comes this portable cubicle. Designed by German studio Koenig & Neurath, the Standby Office is a cubicle on wheels that features an integrated WiFi access point, measures 190 x 146 x 74 cm, and is solidly constructed of steel, aluminum and wood. All you have to provide is a chair, a computer and the $6,000 it takes to purchase this modular cubicle.For the businessman (shady, or otherwise) on the go comes this portable cubicle.... more
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The On-Orbit Coffee Cup hopes to make it easier for astronauts floating through space sip their morning coffee with ease. Designed by astronaut Donald Pettit, the On-Orbit Coffee Cup uses surface tension to contain liquid in a zero gravity environment.The On-Orbit Coffee Cup hopes to make it easier for astronauts floating through space... more
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Arcades were prevalent in the 80s and early 90s but due to economic conditions and the rise of gaming consoles in the home they’ve died a slow death. Some still linger in shopping malls but they’re not what they used to be. The folks at Coin-Op Video Games recorded the audio from their arcade experiences between 1982 and 1988 in a variety of locations from Ithaca, NY, to Key West, FL, and have posted this ambient arcade audio online.Arcades were prevalent in the 80s and early 90s but due to economic conditions and the... more
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One day, far in the future, our society will be the focus of an archeological excavation. What will these anthropologists of the future find amongst the dirt and rocks? Fossilized Walkmen, iPods, and other technological remnants of our culture. Artist Christopher Locke is giving us a glimpse at our culture through the eyes of the future with his fossilized creations.One day, far in the future, our society will be the focus of an archeological... more
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Getting mauled has never been so fun! This bear-shaped sleeping bag by Eiko Ishizawa is, let’s face it, odd. But if you’re forced to curl into a sleeping bag and catch some Z’s in the great outdoors, why not masquerade as one of nature’s cutest predators.Getting mauled has never been so fun! This bear-shaped sleeping bag by Eiko Ishizawa... more
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Cycling suits are usually pretty skin-tight, but what happens when you remove the skin? Tomek Pietek created this anatomical cycling suit that’s equal parts gross and neat.Cycling suits are usually pretty skin-tight, but what happens when you remove the... more
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AlexCF makes some truly fantastic yet twisted and bizarre creations. A professional cryptozoological pseudo-scientific assemblage artist and illustrator, Alex’s work ranges from Lycanthrope lab specimen and infant plesiosaurus to ancient vampire hunting kits and the Cheshire Cat.AlexCF makes some truly fantastic yet twisted and bizarre creations. A professional... more
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Bored with weddings? Tired of the same old celebrated clichés? Why not take your wedding, or someone else’s, to a whole new level with miniature robots that look like the bride and groom. The animatronic creations are fashioned to resemble actual individuals and feature a sensor which detects when someone is nearby. Upon detection the robot is able to greet and converse using pre-recorded audio snippets.Bored with weddings? Tired of the same old celebrated clichés? Why not take your... more
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As kids, we sat and sculpted objects from Play-Doh for hours on end. But how many times did you take a bite, or at least want to? Don't be ashamed to admit it. Tasted kinda funky, right? Not to mention, toxic. Well, now there’s Play-Doh you're actually supposed to eat. It's called Yummy Dough and allows you to sculpt, create and snack.As kids, we sat and sculpted objects from Play-Doh for hours on end. But how many... more
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As the world’s population continues to grow and cities become even more congested and resources dissipate, it might be time to start looking at remedies for the future. Eric Vergne’s Dystopian Farm project envisions a New York City comprised of skyscraper farms that harness the latest technology to create a self-sustaining food source for the entire city.As the world’s population continues to grow and cities become even more congested... more
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Say you own a scooter and need to run to the store, make a quick delivery, or haul something. Where are you going to keep your belongings? Not everything can fit into a backpack, under the seat or between your feet. The correct answer is the Cargo Scooter by Elliot Ortiz.Say you own a scooter and need to run to the store, make a quick delivery, or haul... more
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Let Hollywood Saloon take you back to a time before Stanley Kubrick was “Stanley Kubrick”, before Spielberg was “Spielberg” and Scorsese was “Scorsese”.These early works, consisting of 16mm student productions, Super 8 and VHS films, give us a glimpse of the youthful talent that would go on to produce some of the most important films of the 20th century.Let Hollywood Saloon take you back to a time before Stanley Kubrick was “Stanley... more
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Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma, has officially become a Nerd Mecca thanks to its Toy & Action Figure Museum.Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma, has officially become a Nerd Mecca thanks to its Toy &... more
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Pledgie is a resource for organizations and individuals who are looking for a new way to strengthen their fundraising efforts. The free application is easy to set up - Simply create your campaign title, add a brief description, a PayPal address, select your form of currency and viola! Users can place a badge on their websites or blogs to encourage donations. Individuals looking to increase their philanthropic efforts can also visit the Pledgie site and search for campaigns to donate to.Pledgie is a resource for organizations and individuals who are looking for a new way... more
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Joshua Silver is a UK physicist who has found a cheap and practical way to change the curvature of lenses, thus creating an affordable gadget that can assist the developing world.Joshua Silver is a UK physicist who has found a cheap and practical way to change the... more
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Quality crafted letters and signs are vanishing from the urban landscape due to the increasing use of corporate logos and the disappearance of traditional companies. Berlin’s Letter Museum is on a mission to preserve and document letters, regardless of culture, language and font styles.Quality crafted letters and signs are vanishing from the urban landscape due to the... more
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Main Title Heaven is a blog devoted to finding and posting main title sequences, the good and the bad, from classic television shows of yesteryear.Main Title Heaven is a blog devoted to finding and posting main title sequences, the... more
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Artist Jorge Colombo was standing outside Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum for about an hour. So what did he decide to do? He took that hour to fingerpaint a scene of Times Square on his iPhone using the $5 drawing application Brushes. Now that image is the cover for The New Yorker’s June 1st edition.Artist Jorge Colombo was standing outside Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum for about an... more
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