These beautiful lamps from Vita look like giant snow covered pine cones grabbed right off a tree. In reality, they’re DIY flat pack kits made of polypropylene, polycarbonate, and goose feathers that make for some really gorgeous light sources. More »
Pixar refuses to consent to paternity tests, but it seems obvious this unique take on a decorative candelabra can claim the iconic Luxo desk lamp as one of its descendants. More »
It sure sucks that Apple changed their dock connector on the iPhone 5, but don’t worry, because plenty of companies are updating their accessories to service your technological needs. Bowers & Wilkins just released their new AirPlay-enabled speakers, which will work will with all iPhones (and recent iPods and iPads too.)
Bowers & Wilkins makes some very nice devices, and the new A5 and A7 are no exceptions. Both will have Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN ports, and no dock connectors, giving them a sleek finish. They also have a 3.5mm audio jack to connect with other players. The A5 has two 20W Nautilus tweeters and two 20W mid-range drivers.
The A7 comes with two 1-inch 25W Nautilus tube aluminum tweeters, two 3-inch 25W mid-range drivers and a 6-inch 50W subwoofer. The A7 is sure to be loud, while the slightly smaller A5 still has ample power for its size.The A7 has also got a USB port to stream music and download firmware updates.
Both speakers will be available in October. They will sell for $499.99(USD) for the A5 and $799.99 for the A7.
[via Ubergizmo]
Aerial photography is nothing novel. It has been used in drones for quite some time and Google used it extensively for its mapping service, Google Maps. However, until now, aerial photography has exclusively been the domain of commercial enterprises or governmental bodies.
The design of the Sky View camera aims to abolish this norm by envisioning a camera which can take aerial photographs and is meant for common users. The camera has a beautiful design, much like a flower and it rises into the air to take photographs from mid-air. (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung works on 13-megapixel camera sensors for mobile devices, E-Clips video camera: The ultimate action cam on the go,
Could sharp, pointy corners and box-like form factors join faux-wood finishes in the industrial design graveyard? Bauknecht, Whirlpool’s European brand, has collaborated with German designer Arman Emami to create this stunning round washing machine that looks like it belongs front and center in your living room—not your basement. More »
The Ponte table by Strala is all about the legs. With its glass top, your eyes are immediately drawn to the angular solid oak undercarriage. More »
I always loved playing with my Spirograph when I was a little kid. Of course, now with tablet and computer painting apps, it’s hard to imagine going back to such a simple creative plaything. But sometimes, simplicity is fun too. One graffiti artist still loves his Spirograph, and it inspired him to make a giant one.
Using the basic principles behind the original Spirograph, street artist Narcélio Grud bent a large metal rod into a circle, and then attached a rig which allows a set of smaller wheels (made from bicycles) to spin around on the inside and holds the spray can button down. As he turns the wheel, a rotating geometric pattern appears, just like with the original Spirograph toy. Adjusting a couple of bolts that hold the spray can let him create a virtually infinite number of patterns. Here, check it out in action:
While the effect isn’t as precise as using a pen and paper, it’s still a cool idea, and I’d love to see someone make a motorized version of this thing sometime.
[via Rebelart via Nerdcore (DE)]
If you want to get a wall clock, you have all kinds of options. There are big digital ones, classic analog ones, but if you want one that’s really clever, the Flat Life Clock might be the way to go. More »
Let’s say you like drinking beverages out of bottles, and you also like being able to see when it’s dark. These awesome vintage beer bottle and gas pipe lamps are probably the best—and maybe only—marriage of those two “hobbies.” More »
From the minds who brought you the concrete sketch pencil comes the implement you’ve been needing to flesh out your concrete collection: More »
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