January 2012
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Waterfall Restaurant
Posted: 28 Jan 2012 07:10 PM PST
Amazing restaurant located near a beautiful waterfall at the Villa Escudero
resort in the Philippines offers unique and memorable dining experience.
Delicious local food is served on bamboo tables right under the waterfall.
Clear water gently runs over the feet of the...
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Barbie Jewelry
Posted: 27 Jan 2012 07:10 PM PST
Margaux Lange creates unusual jewelry out of salvaged Barbie doll parts.
New York based artist transforms discarded Barbie dolls into eye-catching
and somewhat disturbing necklaces, rings, and earrings.
Also check out: Food Jewelry and Bottle Cap Jewelry
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Cardboard Playhouse
Posted: 26 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Folding playhouse created out of recycled cardboard by talented industrial
designer Liya Mairson.
Inspired by pop-up books, My Space was designed for small apartments which
lack the space for a dedicated play room.
When opened, it encourages children to experiment with...
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Creative Moon Photography
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 07:40 PM PST
Series of clever photos by talented French photographer Laurent Laveder.
Amazing images show people interacting with the moon. [buy the book]
For more inspiration, check out: Cool Photos of Levitating Girl
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Hollow Chair
Posted: 24 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Space saving chair made by Canadian furniture designer Judson Beaumont
allows people to store objects inside the hollow body.
Whether it is filled with towels and water bottles for a health club, or
filled with books and magazines for a library reading area, this cool and
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Igloo Hotels
Posted: 23 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Every year, Iglu-Dorf team builds amazing Igloo villages at seven different
locations in the Alps and the Pyrenees mountains.
Built from scratch every winter, it takes almost 3000 tons of snow to
create each Igloo. Standard village consists of Igloo Hotel, Igloo Bar,
series of...
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Baby Animals
Posted: 22 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Wonderful portraits of cute and adorable baby animals by Los Angeles based
photographer Sharon Montrose.
Animals photographed for this series were all raised or rescued by loving,
experienced, and dedicated animal keepers. [buy animal prints]
Lion
Lamb
Kangaroo
Duckling
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Dual Snowboards
Posted: 21 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Dual Snowboards give users the freedom to move around the mountain in new
and exciting ways.
They can be ridden sideways just like regular snowboards, but also offer
new possibilities for sliding, turning, and jumping in the snow park.
With one board on each foot, the user...
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Princess Leia Headphone Covers
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 07:01 PM PST
Creative headphone covers inspired by Princess Leias famous hairstyle.
Made out of synthetic hair by Jacquie Coe, cinnamon bun hair covers are
available in three different colors. Perfect gift for Star Wars fans. [$24]
Also check out: Star Wars Swimsuits...
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Car Shaped Trailers
Posted: 19 Jan 2012 06:49 PM PST
Cool and unusual trailers made by ACT look like small replicas of real cars.
Priced at $3,695, each hand crafted trailer comes equipped with 12 inch
wheels, sleek aerodynamic body, carpet, and working LED lights.
American Custom Trailers reflect time, money, and personality...
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Harmless Weapons
Posted: 18 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Series of weapons made from harmless materials by British artist Kyle Bean.
Guns, grenades, knives, and brass knuckles were created out of food, clay,
soap, candles, and feathers. [photography by Sam Hofman]
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Stormtrooper Cake
Posted: 17 Jan 2012 05:48 PM PST
Amazing cake designed to look like Stormtrooper from Star Wars universe.
Made by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes, incredible life-size Stormtrooper cake was 6
feet 4 inches tall, weighed 300 lbs, and fed 600 hungry people at Arisia
Sci-Fi Convention in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Innovative Paintbrushes
Posted: 16 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Creative brushes, rollers, and other painting tools designed by CuldeSac.
The Paint Evolution brushes were commissioned by Valentine company.
Hand Brush
Triangle and Square Brushes
Circle Brush
Double Sided Brush
Pencil Brush
Corner Roller
Pen Brush
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Hanging Sculptures
Posted: 15 Jan 2012 07:01 PM PST
Augusto Esquivel creates incredible three-dimensional sculptures out of
thousands of sewing buttons.
Suspended buttons form the shapes of flowers, musical instruments, fire
hydrants, toilets, and other familiar objects.
Also check out: Skateboard Sculptures...
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Rocking Chair for Two People
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 07:40 PM PST
Comfortable rocking chair created by German designer Markus Krauss.
Sway chair features padded seat, metal body, and innovative shape that
enables many-sided use. Telescoping leg allows the user to stabilize the
chair and stop it from rocking.
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Transparent Swimming Pool
Posted: 13 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Modern swimming pool with transparent shatter-resistant windows at both
ends designed by OFTB architects.
Constructed out of acrylic glass, concrete, wood, and ceramic tiles, this
beautiful transparent pool is located in Melbourne, Australia.
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Paper Birds
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
Beautiful paper birds created by Colombian artist Diana Beltran Herrera.
Hummingbird, Swan, Parrot, and other birds made of paper will definitely
bring a smile to the face of anyone who sees them.
Also check out: Paper Wigs, Paper Gadgets, and Paper Eyelashes
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Smoking Kids
Posted: 11 Jan 2012 08:11 PM PST
Extremely controversial portraits of smoking children by talented Belgian
photographer Frieke Janssens.
Series was inspired by YouTube video of smoking Indonesian toddler.
By using kids as models, the artist wants viewers to focus on the act of
smoking rather than making...
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Amazing 3D Fish Paintings
Posted: 10 Jan 2012 04:47 PM PST
Japanese artist Riusuke Fukahori creates three-dimensional fish paintings.
Each 3D painting consists of multiple transparent layers. Liquid resin is
poured into wooden container and then painted when it becomes solid.
By repeating this process, the artist is able to...
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Tree House Bedroom
Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:40 PM PST
Unique bedroom with amazing indoor tree house designed by KidTropolis.
Beautiful nature themed room is equipped with swings, climbing ropes,
integrated storage compartments, decorative trees, and folding table that
transforms into magnetic chalkboard.
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Eyes Street Art
Posted: 08 Jan 2012 05:58 PM PST
Fun and memorable street art by talented German artist Timm Schneider.
Large cartoon eyes transform everyday objects into unique characters.
Also check out: Animal Eyes and Cool Photos of Human Eyes
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Modern Office on Wheels
Posted: 07 Jan 2012 05:48 PM PST
German tuning company Brabus transformed Mercedes-Benz Viano van into high
tech office that doubles as luxurious entertainment lounge.
BRABUS iBusiness 3D comes equipped with Mac mini computer, Sony 3D TV, two
Apple iPads, refrigerator, coffee maker, high quality sound...
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See-Saw Table
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 08:11 PM PST
Creative table with sea-saw inspired seating designed by Marleen Jansen.
Unique dining table encourages cooperation. If one person unexpectedly
leaves the table, the other will end up on the floor.
For more designs, check out: 14 Creative and Unique Coffee Tables
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Unique Camping Tents
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 08:00 PM PST
UK based company FieldCandy makes eye-catching camping tents with fun and
creative designs.
Created out of finest materials and high quality components, FieldCandy
limited edition tents inject color and creativity into modern camping.
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Hostel for Rock Climbers
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 08:11 PM PST
Barcelona Rock hostel concept designed by Polish architecture firm UGO.
The proposed building will have fifty rooms, movie theater, spa, cafe,
swimming pool, gym, bar, shops, and climbing walls for beginners.
Unique exterior made of rocks is for advanced rock climbers...
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Optical Illusion Paintings
Posted: 03 Jan 2012 08:55 PM PST
Ukrainian artist Oleg Shuplyak creates amazing optical illusion paintings.
Different elements painted in specific locations come together to form a
second picture of a bird, human face, or human body.
It is possible to see two distinct images in each painting.
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Book Mountains
Posted: 02 Jan 2012 08:40 PM PST
Canadian artist Guy Laramee transforms stacks of old books into beautiful
three-dimensional landscapes.
Mountains of disused knowledge return to what they really are: mountains.
They erode a bit and become hills. Then they flatten and become fields.
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Transparent Dress
Posted: 01 Jan 2012 06:24 PM PST
Innovative dress made out of leather and smart e-foils becomes increasingly
transparent based on close and personal encounters with people.
In response to the heartbeat of each person, Intimacy 2.0 dress will get
more or less transparent. Created by Studio Roosegaarde.
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Unique Champagne Bottles
Posted: 31 Dec 2011 05:24 PM PST
Beautiful and creative limited edition bottles designed for ZARB champagne.
These unusual champagne art bottles were created by Cedric Laquieze, Edhv,
La Bolleur, Tjep, Hanna Hermans, and other talented artists.
Life
Death
Winter
Funeral
Feathers
Ribbons
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December 2011
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Typewriter Makes Cocktails
Posted: 30 Dec 2011 05:18 PM PST
Hydraulic typewriter designed by Morskoiboy converts words into cocktails.
Innovative cocktail machine features buttons that pump alcohol and other
delicious ingredients through transparent tubes into your glass.
There are 26 slots for 26 bottles, one for each letter...
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Unique and Creative Wine Glasses
Posted: 29 Dec 2011 08:11 PM PST
Beautiful and clever wine glasses represent personalities of different
people.
Calici Caratteriali glasses were designed by Italian studio Gumdesign.
Passionale - Passionate
Ambiguo - Ambiguous
Rilassato - Relaxed
Altruista - Altruistic
Introverso -...
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17 Cool and Unusual Coasters
Posted: 28 Dec 2011 07:01 PM PST
Creative beverage coasters will make a great addition to any bar or kitchen.
Bread Coasters
Set of unusual coasters designed to look like a loaf of sliced bread. [link]
OXO Good Grips Coasters
These cool beverage coasters are equipped with a pattern that holds...
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15 Unusual Christmas Trees
Posted: 27 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST
The most creative and innovative Christmas Trees from around the world.
X-Ray Christmas Tree
Nick Veasey scanned real Christmas tree using giant X-ray machine. [link]
LEGO Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree in London was made out of 600,000 LEGO bricks. [link]
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Yoga Cookies
Posted: 26 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST
Adorable gingerbread men in different yoga poses created by Patti Paige.
Yoga fans can order these awesome cookies at the Baked Ideas store.
People who love to bake can even buy a set of yoga cookie cutters.
Also check out: Miniature Cookies and 14 Unusual Cookie Cutters
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Godzilla Christmas Tree
Posted: 25 Dec 2011 01:44 PM PST
Memorable Christmas Tree designed to look like the famous giant monster.
Back in the year 2000, this amazing Godzilla shaped Christmas Tree was
displayed at the Aqua City Odaiba shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan.
In 2007, Godzilla was recreated out of Christmas Lights. [via...
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Miniature Cookies
Posted: 24 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST
Cindy Teh creates delicious looking miniature cookies out of polymer clay.
Talented artist sells tiny creations in her Etsy shop. Christmas themed
gingerbread cookies come packaged inside festive snowflake boxes.
If you love to bake cookies, check out: 14...
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Ribbon Animals
Posted: 23 Dec 2011 06:49 PM PST
Japanese artist Maeda Baku makes unique and creative ribbon sculptures.
Wonderful creations look like dogs, cats, birds, and other cute animals.
Also check out: Creative Wrapping Paper and Christmas Tea
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Cool and Festive Christmas Products
Posted: 22 Dec 2011 05:48 PM PST
Unusual, innovative, and creative products designed for people who love to
decorate their homes for Christmas and New Years Eve.
Santa Claus Hat
Fun and creative winter hat will transform you into the Santa Claus. [link]
Inflatable Wreath
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Blood Stockings
Posted: 21 Dec 2011 07:40 PM PST
Creative blood bags designed by Kiseung Lee encourage people to donate
blood during the Christmas holiday season.
Play the role of Santa Claus and fill stocking shaped blood packs!
For more design ideas, check out: Cool and Unusual Packaging
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Nesting Knives
Posted: 20 Dec 2011 08:00 PM PST
Elegant and beautiful knives designed by Mia Schmallenbach appear to be
sculpted from a single block of steel.
Deglon Meeting Knife Set consists of paring knife, carving knife, filleting
knife, chef’s knife, and matching stainless steel base.
To remove nested knife, simply...
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Beautiful Lamps
Posted: 19 Dec 2011 08:11 PM PST
Polish artist known as Calabarte makes amazing table lamps out of hollowed
and dried skin of the gourd fruit.
Wonderful patterns and designs intricately carved into the deeper layers of
the shell allow the light to pass through. Because the shape of the fruit
is determined by...
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Pen Cap Eating Utensils
Posted: 18 Dec 2011 07:40 PM PST
Dine Ink pen caps transform regular pens into forks, spoons, and knives.
Creative pen cutlery set was designed for students, office workers, and
extremely busy people who always eat their lunch at their desk.
For more inventions, check out: 15 Unique Products for...
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Gravity Powered Ice Mold
Posted: 17 Dec 2011 07:10 PM PST
Ice Ball Mold is an innovative product that allows people to easily
transform blocks of ice into perfect spheres, diamonds, and other cool
shapes.
Japanese invention is fitted with cold-proof wooden grip that makes the
mold easy to handle. Simply place the ice...
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Google Maps Envelopes
Posted: 16 Dec 2011 08:58 PM PST
Rahul Mahtani and Yofred Moik have envisioned creative and informative map
envelops that show the route between two locations.
Designers think that Google should add Send Envelope option to Gmail and
allow people to send physical letters through the postal office.
It...
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17 Unusual Ice Cube Trays
Posted: 15 Dec 2011 08:02 PM PST
Modern ice trays come in all shapes and sizes. This post showcases unique,
innovative, and creative ice cube tray designs.
Smiley Ice Cube Tray
Have an Ice Day tray allows you to make adorable smiley faces. [link]
LEGO Minifigure Ice Cube Tray
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Tattooed LEGOs
Posted: 14 Dec 2011 08:58 PM PST
To demonstrate the capabilities of Pilot extra fine pens, GREY advertising
agency covered six LEGO minifigures with detailed full body tattoos.
Innovative pens come equipped with 0.25mm tips that allow micro fine and
ultra fine writing. The pen will even write on a grain of...
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Creative Wrapping Paper
Posted: 13 Dec 2011 08:13 PM PST
The most unusual, memorable, and creative gift wrapping paper designs.
Fruit Wrapping Paper
Watermelon, banana, and orange wrapping paper from Happy FB. [link]
QRapping Paper
Interactive wrapping paper. Behind each QR code there is a holiday video
that you can view...
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Water Powered Flyboard
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 08:00 PM PST
Innovative jet pack created by Franky Zapata allows you to fly like Iron
Man and swim like a dolphin.
Priced at 4900 Euros, Zapata Flyboard connects to any standard Jet Ski and
can propel the user more than 30 feet into the air.
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3D Street Paintings
Posted: 11 Dec 2011 08:11 PM PST
Wonderful 3D street art created by talented artists Joe Hill and Max Lowry.
Three-dimensional paintings encourage audience interaction and serve as
incredible backdrops for unusual and creative photos.
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MacBook Air Mirror
Posted: 10 Dec 2011 07:40 PM PST
Unusual and creative pocket mirror designed to look like a MacBook Air.
MirrorBook Air comes packaged inside a box just like the real notebook.
Apple fans should also check out: 15 Cool Stickers for your MacBook