Some parents worry that their kids will turn to a life of crime. Some worry that the children will forsake an education. But not you. You’re more stressed about the kiddehs growing up without a sense of style. Well, OK! You can assuage your misplaced fears with this beautiful baby lounger that exposes them to great design right after birth. More »
In 1978, Dieter Rams designed a watch for Braun that saw a limited, 3,000 unit production run. The stainless-steel DW30 featured a digital face and only two buttons, with a thick, leather band holding the timekeeper in place. Out of production since 1982, Braun has resurrected the spirit of the DW30 with the BN0076—a watch directly inspired by Rams’ design, but updated for a modern wrist (or something like that. More »
The iconic Facebook “f” logo is pretty much everywhere these days, and I bet as many people recognize it as the Nike Swoosh or the Apple logo. And while Facebook hasn’t gone too nuts slapping its logo onto merchandise at this point, that doesn’t mean that we can’t visualize what that might look like.
For example, designer Tomislav Zvonarić (designer of the equally offbeat Facebook bed) came up with these Facebook ice cream bars. Why? I say why not? Tom also recommends that Facebook replace the “Like” button with a “Lick” button to go along with the theme.
Sure, the “f” shape might be a bit impractical, and encourage drips on a hot day, but I still think I wouldn’t turn down a Facebook ice cream bar if somebody gave me one. Then again, I wouldn’t turn down any ice cream bar if you gave me one. Though the name “Facecream” sounds more like a beauty product for doing away with age spots and zits than something I’d want to eat. Or something even nastier – if your mind is in the gutter.
[via Foodbeast]
The Shift cabinet is a pretty simple piece as far as form and materials go—it’s MDF in the shape of a rectangle. But the front panels, which vary in color, and have a gradient effect applied to them, turn that cabinet from something simple (and maybe even mundane), into an attractive and extremely modern piece of furniture. [Shift New York via swissmiss] More »
Depending on the programming and the data used behind the apps, weather iPhone apps can be a gamble. I’ve had a couple of them installed and it was always funny to see them give out different forecasts for the next couple of days at the same time. This particular weather app looks pretty amazing.
WTHR was designed by David Elgena, and the app itself is based upon Dieter Rams’ 10 Principles of Design. The UI is very clean and minimal, allowing you to easily figure out what the weather will be like without looking at endless graphics.
The WTHR app sells for $0.99(USD) in the iTunes App Store, but we’ve read that in its current incarnation, the app constantly uses the GPS of the iPhone, even after closing the app. Hopefully this will be fixed in a later update, since it is such a beautiful looking app.
[via Ubergizmo]
You might not be a morning person, but you can’t escape the fact that your job begins at seven-thirty in the morning. Rather than be a grouch about it, why not take out your frustrations on your alarm clock instead? If you’re thinking about doing that, then I’ve got just the alarm for you.
Appropriately called the Snooze, this alarm clock has probably got the largest snooze button I’ve ever seen. It works with your iPhone 4 or 4S, so this is only for grouches who own either one of these devices. It also doubles as a dock for your phone, so you can charge it overnight while using it as an alarm clock.
No worries about slamming the snooze button on this thing, because it’s made of rubber so it just flexes when you hit it.
For updates on the Snooze or to buy one, check it out over on Kickstarter. A minimum pledge of $40 will get you a basic wooden Snooze (use your own cable), $55 gets you one with a red dock cable, and the fancy aluminum versions are available for $99.
Rugged iPad cases seem to be in demand, and I guess it makes sense since people are taking their tablets all over the place. The LifeProof iPad case is both durable and waterproof, so you won’t be damaging your tech while on your adventures.
LifeProof makes some sturdy cases, and apart from offering military-grade shock and impact protection, the case is also waterproof for up to 6.6 feet. Though one interesting idea is that the screen of your ipad is actually exposed to the elements, and just sealed in place by a watertight O-ring. You’ll also still be able to use your headphones, which also has a watertight seal. The other port covers are also sealed.
LifeProof hasn’t yet disclosed the pricing of this rugged case, but you can leave your email at their website if you want further information. The LifeProof iPhone case costs $79.99, so expect the iPad case to cost more than that. The case is expected to ship in July.
[via TechCrunch]
There are some gorgeous things that made this week’s most beautiful items of the week. Whether it’s stackable dressers, a private island, or a ballon-supported coffee table, there’s a whole buffet for your eyes.
Seriously, it’s always the slowest ones that go down with the ship/flying aircraft carrier/Death Star. That’s why our friends at Oobject have assembled the 11 best ways to bail—and fast. More »
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