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Snarling Zodiac Mobile Covers
Snarling Zodiac Mobile Covers
iSkin Year of the Dragon Cases Pay Tribute to Chinese New Year
iPhones are about to have a stylish zodiac makeover thanks to the iSkin Year of the Dragon Cases. The new iSkin Year of the Dragon Cases are actually a revamped version of the brand's iPhone 4/4S aura… MORE
Split-Toe Yoga Footwear
Split-Toe Yoga Footwear
Nike Free Gym Ensures Comfort During Mind-Body Workouts
Basketball, soccer and football all have their individual footwear appropriate for each sport, and now yoga has the Nike Free Gym. The design has a split-toe design that will provide a more natural grip… MORE
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Pixelated Plumber Game Kicks
Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX Stylizes Vintage Nintendo
Those young enough to remember vintage Nintendo with pixelated graphics will appreciate the Converse One Star Super Mario Bros OX sneakers. This isn't the first time Converse has incorporated Mario designs… MORE
Mammoth Word Scramble Boards
Mammoth Word Scramble Boards
Have a Vocabulary Battle on the World's Largest Scrabble Game
The World's largest Scrabble Game is a mammoth upright version of the popular vocabulary game. Upon first glance, The World's Largest Scrabble Game may appear to be a novelty decor piece, but it's fully… MORE
Canned Cartoon Lagers
Canned Cartoon Lagers
Duff Beer Brings the Booze of Choice from Springfield to the Home
The Duff Beer in the picture is not a mirage or some can of pop disguised as Homer's drink of choice; this is the real deal. For those who have always wondered what Duff tasted like, now is your chance… MORE
Chromatic College Hoop Kicks
Chromatic College Hoop Kicks
Nike Dunk High ‘March Madness' Celebrates the NCAA
When March rolls around, people start to get excited for NCAA basketball, so why not celebrate with the Nike Dunk High ‘March Madness’ kicks? The Nike Dunk High March Madness editions give the iconic… MORE
Fantastic Film Animation USBs
Fantastic Film Animation USBs
The Disney Pixar Flash Drives Bring Loving Characters to Life
After dabbling in the world of superheroes and Nintendo, Jeff Kuhnie has created USBs that'll be a hit with adults and children thanks to his Disney Pixar Flash Drives. Kuhnie's Disney Pixar Flash Drives… MORE
Ergonomic Tablet Grapplers
Ergonomic Tablet Grapplers
Comfe Hands Helps Make Handling the Device More Comfortable
The Comfe Hands was invented to make one's experience handling the iPad for extended periods of time more comfortable. The Comfe Hands was created specifically for people who have a tendency to use their… MORE
Marvelous Muppet Tees
Marvelous Muppet Tees
Sesame Street x XLarge Collection Brings the Whimsical Characters to Fashion
The beloved characters from one of the most popular children's television series are getting their very own t-shirt line with the Sesame Street x XLarge Collection. This is not the first time that the… MORE
Conjoined Couple Graphic Tees
Conjoined Couple Graphic Tees
The Imaginary Zebra Valentine's Day Shirt Celebrates Love
With February 14th right around the corner, why not plan to celebrate the day of love with the The Imaginary Zebra Valentine's Day Tee? What I like about the The Imaginary Zebra Valentine's Day Tee is… MORE
Picturesque Cash Carriers
Picturesque Cash Carriers
Jack Spade Postcard Wallets Show America in a Beautiful Layout
Picturesque is probably the best way to describe the Jack Spade Postcard Wallets because the design focuses on beautiful scenery as its visual eye-candy. The Jack Spade Postcard Wallets is part of the… MORE
Cycling Booze Chambers
Cycling Booze Chambers
The Bicycle Can Cage Stores a Brew for the Road
Bicycles and booze in the outdoors go hand-in-hand when the sun is shining and the weather is beautiful, so why not have the best of both worlds with the Bicycle Can Cage? The Bicycle Can Cage is another… MORE
Sci-Fi Faction Mancessories
Sci-Fi Faction Mancessories
The Star Wars Allegiance Cufflinks Ask You to Choose a Side
The Star Wars Allegiance Cufflinks ask one question: which side are you on? Whatever is chosen, the wearer of these cufflinks will be able to get their geek on in style. Whether it’s the dark side or… MORE
Mean Mohawked Figurines
Mean Mohawked Figurines
Get Tough & Badass with the Mr. Tea Vinyl Figure
As adorable as the Mr. Tea figure looks, he’ll probably still knock you out like he did Rocky Balboa. Artist Matt Jones is paying tribute to the A-Team’s finest member with the Mr. Tea figure. The pint-sized… MORE
Taoist-Inspired Sneakers
Taoist-Inspired Sneakers
Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack Channels Asian Philosophy into the Design
For Asics' latest sneaker series, the brand has drawn inspiration from Taoist/Asian philosophy with the new Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack. Most would probably expect the Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack to actually… MORE
Vivacious Pendant Fixtures
Vivacious Pendant Fixtures
The Bau Lamp Brings a Mosaic of Colors into the Home
At first glance, the Bau Lamp looks more like an artistic piece, but it is indeed a lighting fixture. The Bau Lamp was designed by Vibeke F. Schmidt for Normann Copenhagen. The piece is an assembly of… MORE
Yeti French Fashion
Yeti French Fashion
Rock the Adorably Monstrous Petit Bateau x Herman Dune Capsule Collection
Any inspiration for fashion involving monsters is welcoming, especially if it's child-friendly like the Petit Bateau x Herman Dune Capsule Collection. The Petit Bateau x Herman Dune Capsule Collection… MORE
Rainbow-Splattered Kicks
Rainbow-Splattered Kicks
The N-HOOLYWOOD x Generic Surplus SS 2012 Collection is Stylishly Messy
Paint-splattered designs are either a hit or a miss, but in the case of the N-HOOLYWOOD x Generic Surplus SS 2012 Collection, it's definitely a hit. The N-HOOLYWOOD x Generic Surplus SS 2012 Collection… MORE
Corked Push-Pin Creatures
Corked Push-Pin Creatures
Corkers Encourages Drinkers to Keep the Cork for Artistic Purposes
Before you consider tossing the cork off that Sauvignon, considering keeping it and transforming it into a unique art piece with Corkers. Corkers is an interesting little DIY art set that transforms ordinary… MORE
Striped Serpentine Kicks
Striped Serpentine Kicks
The Undefeated x Puma Clyde Snakeskin Pack Gets a Predatory Makeover
A full snakeskin fashion item is expensive, so for something that's more affordable and casual, there's the Undefeated x Puma Clyde Snakeskin Pack. As the name suggests, the Undefeated x Puma Clyde Snakeskin… MORE
Asian-Cultured Streetwear
Asian-Cultured Streetwear
Japanese Tradition Inspires the visvim SS 2012 'Japanism' Collection
The traditions of Japan are the inspiration behind the visvim SS 2012 'Japanism' Collection. The brand looks towards their Japanese roots for the upcoming line. As expected, the visvim SS 2012 'Japanism'… MORE
Moose Leather Low-Tops
Moose Leather Low-Tops
Game Animals Inspire the Reebok Workout 25th Anniversary Collection
When it comes to leather, calfskin or lambskin is the standard, but the Reebok Workout 25th Anniversary Collection goes for a more game-y approach. The Reebok Workout 25th Anniversary Collection is actually… MORE
Repurposed Coffee Sportswear
Repurposed Coffee Sportswear
Virus 'Stay Warm' Line Transform Java Grinds Into Athletic Gear
When a little imagination is used, old coffee grinds can be reused in various ways, as is exemplified by the Virus 'Stay Warm' Line. The Virus 'Stay Warm' Line is a collection of athletic gear made from… MORE
Breakfast-Sized Speakers
Breakfast-Sized Speakers
The Olasonic TW-S7 Takes on an Adorably Small Egg-Shape Design
When it comes to miniature speakers, it doesn't get any cuter than the Olasonic TW-S7. The puny Olasonic TW-S7 takes the shape of an egg that even fits inside a carton. It's a USB plug and play device… MORE
Scaly Serpentine High-Tops
Scaly Serpentine High-Tops
The Christian Louboutin Python Sneaker Takes Style to the Wild Side
Snakeskin is getting to be a huge fad in the fashion world, and the latest piece to lend itself to this exotic design concept is the Christian Louboutin Python Sneaker. Most of the time, Christian Louboutin… MORE
Cycle-Friendly Suit Bags
Cycle-Friendly Suit Bags
Suitpack Transports Business Attire Crease-Free
For cycling commuters, bringing a suit to the office crease-free is practically impossible, so Cambridge Design Partnership created the Suitpack to make sure workers look snazzy at all times. The idea… MORE
Posh Profane Footwear
Posh Profane Footwear
Undercover 'F**K the Past, F**K the Future' Tells it Like it Is
"Live in the moment" seems to be the message the UNDERCOVER 'F**k the Past, F**k the Future' shoes are conveying. Though these kicks communicate this message in a rather profane way, they are nonetheless… MORE
Zodiac Gambling Decks
Zodiac Gambling Decks
Year Of The Dragon Cards Spreads Good Fortune for the New Year
Anyone who's feeling lucky on Chinese New Year and wants to try their luck at the poker table, perhaps the Year Of The Dragon Cards will bring good fortune. Fulton's Chinatown celebrates the holiday with… MORE
Radiant Religious Hats
Radiant Religious Hats
The SKULLS 'Mary' Line Gives the Virgin Mary Stylish Street Cred
Religious imagery just got a whole lot more stylish thanks to the new SKULLS 'Mary' hat series launched by the Brooklyn-based brand. The new SKULLS 'Mary' hat series shows off religious imagery in a vibrant,… MORE
Hip-Hop Tour Snapbacks
Hip-Hop Tour Snapbacks
The New Era Black Yankees Snakeskin Hat Pays Tribute to Watch The Throne
Even though there aren’t many design elements that make a nod to Jay-Z and Kanye’s Watch The Throne Tour, the New Era Black Yankees Snakeskin Hat is a tribute to the current tour both hip-hop artists are… MORE
Multi-Cap Top Twisters
Multi-Cap Top Twisters
The Yeti Tarpon Beverage Entry Tool will Pop Open Any Difficult Drink
One bottle opener doesn’t necessarily mean it’s compatible with the seals on other drinks, so to make things a little easier, there’s the Yeti Tarpon Beverage Entry Tool. With the Yeti Tarpon Beverage… MORE
Geometrical Eco Travelers
Geometrical Eco Travelers
The Boxx Scooter Takes on a Strange Unconventional Shape
Most scooters have an L-shaped look, but the Boxx Scooter designed by Eric Vaughn strays from the traditional design in favor of something unconventional. The body of the Boxx Scooter has a boxy, square-like… MORE
Gatling Gun Custom PCs
Gatling Gun Custom PCs
The Battlefield Case Mod is an Epic Computer Fit for Hardcore Gamers
Raptr organizes a competition each year where Brian Carter comes up with a custom PC inspired by Modern Warfare 3 or Battlefield 3, so this year he chose the latter and ended up with the epic Battlefield… MORE
Designer-Chic Med Packs
Designer-Chic Med Packs
The Best Made Small First Aid Kit Packs Health Essentials & Style
Even though it looks simple, the Best Made Small First Aid Kit is one of the most stylish med packs with a contemporary designer look. The Best Made Small First Aid Kit is a simple, straightforward medical… MORE
Mammoth Survival Smartphones
Mammoth Survival Smartphones
The G-Shock Phone is Built a Variety of Devastating Damage
If you thought Casio's G'zOne was beastly, meet the G-Shock Phone, a mammoth of a smartphone built to withstand just about any punishment. The design of the G-Shock Phone is essentially a stretched out… MORE
Tech-Savvy Data Eyewear
Tech-Savvy Data Eyewear
Zeal Z3 Goggles Records All Your Information On the Slopes
It's the season for winter sports and for competitive skiers who want to keep track of their progress, there's the Zeal Z3 Goggles. The Zeal Z3 Goggles brings a tech-savvy piece of eyewear for those who… MORE

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Subcultural Styled Lines
Subcultural Styled Lines
GPPR Spring 2011 Collection Brings Alternative Culture to the Line
A designer's inspiration is important because it effects their final product and it reveals a story of how it came to fruition; that's what makes the GPPR Spring 2011 collection so intriguing. The GPPR… MORE
Flipbook Music Videos
Flipbook Music Videos
Kraak & Smaak Films a Uniquely Animated Segment for Squeeze Me
I LOVE this music video by Dutch trio Kraak & Smaak. This clip was filmed for one of their singles entitled 'Squeeze Me.' The segment is a finger-flipping video that animates the majority of the actor's… MORE
Sci-Fi Intergalactic Seasonings
Sci-Fi Intergalactic Seasonings
These Star Trek Enterprese & Shuttle Shakers Geekily Flavors Meals
Sci-fi fans now have another item to add to their collection with the release of these Star Trek Enterprese & Shuttle Shakers. The Star Trek Enterprese & Shuttle Shakers are a pair of seasoners shaped… MORE
Knockout Kitchenware
Knockout Kitchenware
Pulverize Your Meat With the Knuckle Pounder
There's nothing more satisfying than beating the crap out of an inanimate object. With the Knuckle Pounder, you'd actually get practical use in addition to stress relief. It's not like most kitchenware,… MORE
Finger-Saving Nail Holders
Finger-Saving Nail Holders
Avoid Terrible Accidents with the ThumbSaver
Chances are, people get a little nervous when they're about to hit the nail with a hammer; so why bother with all that anxiety when the ThumbSaver can be put to use? Yes, one swift motion is all it takes… MORE
Minimalist Suspended Mobiles
Minimalist Suspended Mobiles
Koichi Futatsumata Brings Elegance and Delicacy to 'In the Sky'
A Japanese designer named Koichi Futatsumata from Case-Real has designed a mobile sculpture called 'In the Sky.' Koichi Futatsumata started 'In the Sky' as a participant of the 'edition HORIZONTAL' collection… MORE
Sweet Liquor Confections
Sweet Liquor Confections
Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka Brings Flavored Dessert to Booze
While the Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka wasn't created for the holiday season, the flavor it presents is certainly festive. The liquor company has dived into a variety of flavors before, but the… MORE
Animated Pixie Prints
Animated Pixie Prints
Lynne Naylor Blends Fantasy & Surrealism Beautifully
These colorful illustrations from Lynne Naylor are incredibly fun to look at if you're sick of macabre and goth-inspired images. As a talented artist who's done work on shows such as the Powerpuff Girls,… MORE
Beat-Blasting Carry-Ons (UPDATE)
Beat-Blasting Carry-Ons (UPDATE)
'BEOLIT 12 AirPlay' Speaker Creates Bold Sounds Anywhere
Here's a closer look at Bang & Olufsen's 'BEOLIT 12 AirPlay' Speaker, a conveniently compact speaker that brings bold sounds wherever you go. The BEOLIT 12 AirPlay Speaker has Apple's Airplay system,… MORE
Liquor-Tasting Trivia
Liquor-Tasting Trivia
The Winerd Game Tests Your Alcohol Knowledge
Next time there’s a board game night going on at the home, forget about Monopoly and go for the Winerd Game for something that every adult will definitely enjoy. The Winerd Game is a game... MORE
Swivelling Mini Cams
Swivelling Mini Cams
The Samsung MultiView MV800 Helps Deal with Difficult Angles
Flip-out screens are fairly common in digital cameras nowadays, but the Samsung MultiView MV800 brings something new to the table. The Samsung MultiView MV800 is a miniature digital camera with a flip-out… MORE
Wine Barrel Bento Packs
Wine Barrel Bento Packs
'Suteki Box' Modernizes the Traditional Japanese Lunch Pack
From Etsy store 'StilNovoDesign' is the 'Suteki Box,' which takes the traditional Japanese bento box and gives it a modernized look. The Suteki Box is constructed from a reclaimed wine barrel oak from… MORE
Silhouette Records
Silhouette Records
Decorate Your Space With Cutout Vinyls From Sillyette
Etsy artisan Sillyette has created silhouette figures out of vinyl records. Sillyette has taken standard circular vinyls and hand-cut them into fun shapes. While most of the designs are in the shape of… MORE
Deceptive Cut-Out Art
Deceptive Cut-Out Art
Debra Hampton Reuses Magazines for Her Unique Collages
Upon viewing Debra Hampton's work, the first thing that might pop into your head is "digital art." Well, you'd be surprised to know that Hampton's art pieces are actually made entirely out of magazine… MORE