Comb over carpet
“Comb Over” is a carpet that takes inspiration from the comb-over hairdo commonly used by bald men. Designed by Meirav barzilay, the carpet clearly demonstrates as to how the beauty can be found in the blemishes of old age, which we tend to conceal. From covering yourself with the long strands or making a “ball” [...]
Evidence Chef’s Knife
Do things sometimes get a little dramatic in your kitchen? Then here’s the perfect accessory to the crime - an 8″ stainless chef’s knife with a fired-on, food-safe design. Leave an evidence.
Available for US $14.99.
Cool packaging for curry kits
I liked the packaging of Spicentice, a curry kit company based in Leicester, UK.
These packs contain 100% pure herbs and spices and comes with an easy to prepare recipe that serves four and a shopping list of extra things needed to make the dish. They offer Indian, Thai, Moroccan, Jamaican, Cajun and Portuguese recipes.
Another fine mess
The Assignment: Choose a famous person. They could be from the past or present, political or celebrity, scientist or adventurer. Research them and find out what they’re known for, what they should’ve been known for, their personality, habits, quirks, likes, dislikes. Based on your research, design a product inspired by the person.
The Solution: Another [...]
Interactive dart board
Created by the Swedish designer, Jacob Dahlgren and was exhibited at the 52nd Venice Biennale exhibition. More pictures at jacobdahlgren.com.
Powermat wireless charger
Powermat is a revolutionary new design which aims to help users charge their army of battery powered devices. however instead of power cords and adaptors, powermat charges your phone, mp3 player and other gadgets in a wireless mode.
The system works with a non-conductive powermat which syncs with receivers attached to your devices. powermat eventually hopes [...]
Bloom scented flower earrings
Checkout these disposable paper flower earrings. Each pack contains one sterling silver 925 earring and 30 assorted colored paper flowers. Buy from designboom for US$ 15.
Bamboo laptop
Asus launched its eco-friendly Bamboo laptop. The laptop that was first announced last year as a prototype has now gone into production. The shell of the laptop is made of real bamboo and is part of asus’s efforts to use renewable materials in products. It will be available approximately for US$ 1800.
via designboom.
Concrete rings
Hand-made rings made from concrete and stainless steel. Superb design! Buy one for US$ 49.
Cabbage chair
Nendo designed the cabbage chair for XXIst Century Man exhibition. The solution basically transformed a roll of pleated paper into a small chair that appears naturally as you peel away its outside layers, one layer at a time.
The chair could be shipped as one compact roll for the user to cut open and [...]
