Friday, November 27, 2009

LEGO x MUJI


What if you could add flat and curved planes to your LEGO pieces? Would your head just explode with the possibilities? Well, you best get a hard hat on because MUJI and LEGO have teamed up to bring you a "think outside the blocks" experience that makes punching LEGO-sized holes into paper super easy.

The kit hits Japanese MUJI stores on 27 Nov. Check out some of the applications here. Thanks to Slamxhype for the info and photos!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Colourless Coke Can

This "Colourless Coke Can" is designed by Ryan Yoon & Harc Lee, United States. A conceptual package design, which at this is unaffiliated with Coca Cola, created to drastically reduce the cost of both initial manufacturing and recycling.
“A convex logo substitutes colorfully sprayed can. Naked can help to reduce air and water pollution occurred in its coloring process. It also reduces energy and effort to separate toxic color paint from aluminum in recycling process. Huge amount of energy and paint required to manufacture colored cans will be saved. Instead of toxic paint, manufacturers process aluminum with a pressing machine that indicates brand identity on surface."

Thanks to Lovely Package for the info and photo!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

A Spectacular Grass Text Effect

Great~ I finally finished this "Grass Typo" tutorial. It's a good try to make text out of grass. In this tutorial, I learnt how to create a cool-looking grass typo using a photo of grass in Photoshop. But the annoying part was using the pen tool to outlining each letter from the grass photo.

Anyway, if you guys want to know how to create this awesome grass typo, click here to learn!

Friday, November 20, 2009

On Friday November 20th sees the release of a pair of chronograph watches from Stussy Japan by the name of “Crewsader” Chronometer Watch. Powered by a Japanese made movement for precision, the quartz chronograph are produced in two colors of black and silver in brushed stainless steel finish. Both versions use a black face which is high lighted by an orange second hand. White Stussy logo is centered on the top surrounded by three small dials. On the back of the watch is also an engraving of the Stussy logo. These will be available at Stussy stores Japan wide, ZOZO online chapter and web chapter on November 26th.

Thanks to Freshness for the info and photo!

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Sanaa "Rabbit Ear" Chair

The Sanaa Architects group comprised of Kazuyo Sejima and Rye Nishizawa have released a new series of their “Rabbit Ear” chair. Complimenting the original online-only run in a raw wood style, the new capsule is seen in a series of colortones. The chairs were also a part of this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavillon in London. The new collection of chairs is available now at the hhstyle store in Harajuku as well as nextmaruni online shop. Click here for more info about Sanaa "Rabbit Ear" Chair.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the info!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Stüssy – Plaid Biz Card Holder




Freshly pressed suit, matching tie, and starched dress shirt, in the corporate world, conformity is the dress code. However occasionally, there is some room for individual expression, such as the new business card holders from Stüssy. Polished aluminum enameled with subtle plaid patterns and Stüssy’s “Double S” emblem, the case received another layer of clear coat for that glossy sheen.
Comes in 2 plaid designs with matching money clip (sold separately), the Stüssy Biz Card Holder is currently available at all Stüssy chapters worldwide, along with Stüssy web stores.

Such a nice B-card Holder! Thanks to Freshness for the info and photos!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Lavazza Cookie Cup

Venezuelan designer Enrique Luis Sardi has teamed up with Italian coffee company Lavazza to create a master piece of green design – Cookie Cup!

First you drink the coffee, then you eat the cup! Brilliant! Cookie Cup is an example of the results achieved from research into food design: it's not just about coffee, but also the container – because once you have enjoyed the dark beverage you can also eat the cup. The cup is made of pastry covered with a special icing sugar, which works as an insulator, and makes the cup waterproof hence allowing you to use the cup and then appreciate its taste, so to eat and drink coffee along with a biscuit at the same time.

It looks so cool! I also want to try this Cookie Cup with coffee! Check out Lavazza for more info!

Green Berry Tea – Origami Tea Packaging

Cool tea packaging concept designed by Natalia Ponmareva from Russia. Each creative tea bag looks like a beautiful origami bird. Thanks to Toxel for the info and photos!

SOPH. x Tiffany & Co. 10th Anniversary Keychain

When I think of Tiffany & Co. I think of silver hearts, blue boxes and diamond rings. I don't necessarily think of street fashion. That's why I'm surprised when I discovered this collaboration – SOPH. x Tiffany & Co.

To further celebrate their 10th anniversary, SOPH. join up with another outstanding partner Tiffany & Co.SOPH. ornament. No information pertaining a release date.

Thanks to Hypebeast for the info and photo!
to create a piece of jewelry that combines the two collaborators fine talents. The U-shaped metal piece is actually a keychain with ball-bearings that can twisted off to insert your keys with a further

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Creative Review Incredible Dissolving Bag

Creative Review is the first magazine anywhere to trial a new packaging material called harmless-dissolve which was created in the UK by Cyberpac.

Take the magazine out of the bag.

Cut off the sealing strip – the glue of the strip is biodegradeable but will not dissolve in water.

Place the bag in a receptacle filled with hot water (60+ degrees recommended by manufacturer).

The clear plastic dissolves into the water almost immediately.

The printed area takes a little longer to break down.
After a couple of minutes, the printed area has broken down sufficiently for it to disintegrate when rubbed between finger and thumb – it's a bit gunky and sticky but washes off straightaway.
Pour the residue down the drain.
Any residue is perfectly harmless. Apparently you can even drink it, but it tastes horrible! Not recommend this!
A quick sluice around with water clears up any remaining residue both in the sink and in the receptacle.
Go to Creative Review for more info!