Design – Retrenders

Create your own Foldable Gift!

March 28, 2013 by SW biko Leave a Comment

Just found the perfect gift to give to my friends and family this year. Forget the jewelry for my wife, the Xbox games for my son, the rum cake for my friends, I’m giving them something that is special, unique, and memorable – a foldable me. Anyone can go onto foldable.me and download a pic of themselves and *Boom*, in two weeks you can give a little mini cardboard copy of yourself and have this next to them all the time. Personally, it’s be nice if these foldable.me figures came in different costumes like having one in an army fatigue outfit, or as Batman, Predator, or maybe even Luke Skywalker.

http://vimeo.com/49669508#at=0

For more info, go to: Foldable.Me.

Filed Under: Art, Design, Geeky Tagged With: cardboard, create, foldable, Foldable.Me, paper

Perelman Pencils: Nerdy Design Tribute

March 27, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Artist Jules Julian teamed up with designers Alan Temiraev & Volodenka Zotov to create an awesome looking pencil set box. The 8 graphite pencils come together as a portrait of Russian Mathematician Grigori Perelman. The package box looks amazing too.

Noir Series by Marko Manev

March 16, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Dark and brooding DC and Marvel superheroes set in Noir-style backgrounds by artist/designer Marko Manev.

For more on Marko’s artwork and other projects, go to: Marko Manev – Behance.net.

Filed Under: Art, Design Tagged With: Batman, DC Comics, Marko Manev, Marvel Comics, Noir Series, Silver Surfer, spiderman

Umbrella Samurai by Materious

March 14, 2013 by SW biko Leave a Comment

With this awesome umbrella that has a replica of a samurai sword handle, hopefully, I can walk down the street without getting stared at by passersby or getting stopped by curious onlookers. But who cares, once I wrap the umbrella behind my back, and with my long rain coat on, I can walk around feeling like a masterless samurai roaming the streets of feudal Japan. And when it starts raining, I’ll be ready and waiting.

MSRP: $35.00USD

For more details, go to: Kikkerland Design – Umbrella Samurai.

Filed Under: Design, Fashion Tagged With: Japan, Kikkerland Design, Materious, rain, umbrella, umbrella samurai

Techno Tree by Vivian Muller

March 12, 2013 by SW biko Leave a Comment

I’m not very adept in growing any assortment of plants or flowers. It seems every type of vegetation in my house or in my cube just ends up being kaput. Though when I saw the Electree, there wasn’t any apprehension in wanting this especially when knowing that it would be very difficult for this to die on me. Designed by Vivian Muller, it’s a bonsai sculpture with 27 movable solar panels acting as leaves that is able to charge many different mobile devices. Not only will this look good in any room, it’s also wonderfully inventive and functional.

For more on this Smartphone tree, go to: Vivian Muller – Electree.

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: art, bonsai, designer, Electree, sculpture, smartphones, solar panels, Vivian Muller

i-Wood Laptop by Bea Seggering & Donkey Creative Lab

March 9, 2013 by SW biko Leave a Comment

I told my son that he was getting a laptop for his birthday this year and he got pretty excited. Although, I can’t wait to see the look on his face when he opens up the box and sees this laptop inside. This i-Wood Laptop, designed by Bea Seggering & Donkey Creative Lab, should give him endless hours of fun and where the only limit is his imagination. Not exactly sure how he’s going to download his League of Legends onto this but the most important thing is that Daddy kept his promises. A word of warning, this is intended for kids who are at least 3 years old and, if he or she is older, make sure the kid has a good sense of humor. Also, never try this on your spouse, or else she won’t be your spouse for too long afterwards.

MSRP: $61.00USD

For more details on this i-Wood Laptop, head over to: Donkey Products – i-Wood Laptop.

Filed Under: Design, Geeky Tagged With: bea seggering, children, donkey creative lab, eco-friendly, education, i-wood, kids, laptop, recycle

Seungji Mun’s Dog Safe Sofa

March 8, 2013 by SW biko Leave a Comment

I don’t own a dog since there’s enough on my plate with the wife and son, but maybe when my son leaves for college, I might consider having a canine companion. By then, I will definitely have considered picking up one of these beautifully designed sofas so that myself and man’s best friend can sit together comfortably. He or she can have a little nap while I enjoy a movie.

For more info and images, go to: Seungji Mun – Dog Safe Sofa.

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: cat, dog, dog safe, furniture, pet safe, Seungji Mun, sofa

Japan Only: Gummi CandyMen made from 3D Printer

March 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

What do you do when you have access to a 3D printer? Make life-like gummi candymen! Thanks to FabCafe in Japan – you can just hop into their store and design whatever you can with a 3D printer.

For more details, go to: FabCafe (keep in mind – the website is in Japanese – you will need a translator.)

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: 3D Printer, Asia, candy, FabCafe, Gummi Bears, Japan, Jpn

Walking on Clouds

January 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

In Rio de Janeiro, a cool multi-media art piece was setup in a public place by artist Eduardo Coimbra. The art piece named “Nuvem (Cloud) combines large painted canvas, lights, and mirrors.

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Filed Under: Art, Design Tagged With: clouds, de Janeiro, Eduardo Coimbra, mymodernmet, public art, Rio, sky, South America

Tattly.com – Temp Tattoos

January 2, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Getting a tattoo is a big commitment. What if you’re not ready for this long-term commitment? Just use Tattly.com – temporary designer tattoos. Easy and fun and no stress involved. Tattly.com has thousands of fun designs and sets to choose from. And check out their blog for the latest and greatest: Tattly Blog.

MSRP: $5.00USD and up.

Shop @ Tattly.com.

Filed Under: Design, Fashion Tagged With: fun, kids, tattly.com, tattoos, temp tatts, temporary

Concept Art & Sketches: Olly Moss

December 18, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Pop artist Olly Moss posted a bunch of concept art, sketches, rough drafts and doodles on projects that never really went anywhere for 2012 on his blog site. But, hey, it’s Olly Moss art and I think the art posters and sketches look cool.

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Filed Under: Art, Design Tagged With: British, cancelled, doodles, London, Olly Moss, posters, projects, rough drafts, UK

Grab These: Designer USB Flash Drives

November 28, 2012 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

Mimobot have always made USB flash drives hip and sexy with great collabs with licenses like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and DC Comics. Now here are some other neat USB flash drive designs.

Mimobot x Emily the Strange

MSRP: $14.95USD – 8GB / $19.95USD – 16GB / $34.95USD – 32GB / $59.95 – 64GB

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Filed Under: Design, Geeky Tagged With: artist, designer, Emily the Strange, flash drives, Japan, mimobot, Star Trek, tokidoki, USB

Accessorize with Modify Watches

November 26, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Customize the face, straps, colors and more when you buy Modify Watches. It’s all about making the watch your own and rockin’ it.

EDM fans will enjoy this – Deadmau5-themed watches.

MSRP: $30.00USD – $50.00USD

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Filed Under: Design, Fashion, Geeky Tagged With: colors, custom watches, deadmau5, modify, straps, Tetris, watches

Sriracha Custom Dunny Figure

November 26, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Coming this Friday, November 30, 2012 for 1 day ONLY – Sket One will be selling a cool custom Dunny figure – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″. This limited production figure will also feature green chopsticks and bamboo mat.

MSRP: $450.00USD (yes, it will cost $450 bucks.)

For more info, go to: Sket One – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″.

Filed Under: Art, Collectibles, Design Tagged With: bamboo, chili, chopsticks, custom figure, Dunny, hot sauce, noodles, Pho, Sket One, sriracha, vietnamese

Vietnamese Noodle Gear dedicated to all things Phở

November 21, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Townfolk celebrates Phở culture with unique posters, stickers, buttons, and chopsticks dedicated to this Vietnamese noodle dish. I’m just hungry talking about this. You can hit up their Kickstarter page for more info – Townfolk – Phở Life. The pledge prices range from $10 – $50 bucks depending on what Phở Life items you may want.

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Filed Under: Design, Food Tagged With: Blue Scholars, chopsitcks, hosin, Pho, Sabzi, Townfolk, Vietnam, Vietnamese noodles

Bringing Soul to Your eBooks

November 17, 2012 by SW biko Leave a Comment

I love everything about a good book – the weight in my hand, the beautiful cover, and of course, the great enjoyment the story has brought me. With e-readers, we lose the weight, but we also lose the “soul” of the book. With this imaginative idea by Outofprintclothing.com, one gets to still enjoy their favorite book and cling on to at least some of that “soul” by fitting their eBook with a jacket adorned with original book cover art. Made by the oldest bookbinder in the U.S., the cases also look and feel like an actual book. Check out some of my current favorites – The Great Gatsby and A Clockwork Orange jackets.

For more info, go to: KickStarter – Out of Print eBook Jackets.

Filed Under: Art, Books, Design Tagged With: Book Covers, E-Reader Covers, iPad, Kindle, Nexus, Out Of Print Clothing

Mirvish x Gehry = Toronto Project

November 16, 2012 by SW biko Leave a Comment

Frank Gehry has some hits and misses (don’t we all however), but whenever I hear his name, I have to tune in and see for myself what he’s currently up to, because you never know, the next one might just amaze the socks off of you. So far, the models and images for a new entertainment district in his hometown of Toronto is simply amazing. Here’s the video that introduces this impressive project.

Filed Under: Art, Design Tagged With: architecture, Canada, city landscape, district, Frank Gehry

Samsung Galaxy S3 Case by Kimono

November 14, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Apple iPhones may get lots of art/design cases, but not to be left out in the cold, the Samsung Galaxy S3 receives some Kimono love. Kimono brings out a collection of Japanese-inspired cases for the Galaxy S3. There are 5 case designs to choose from.

MSRP: $25.00USD.

Buy these Kimono cases @ Strapya World.

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: accessories, iPhone, Japan, Korea, SIII, Strapya World

Minature Hobbit Playset!

November 13, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This Hobbit playhouse diorama was all built by hand and all because of a college class Maddie Chambers took. A fan of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings since age 10, this geeky mom of twin boys went all out building this amazing detailed Hobbit house. Okay, let’s bring out the action figures and start playing!

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Filed Under: Design, Entertainment, Geeky Tagged With: LotR, Maddie Chambers, mom, Warhammer

Warhol Campbell’s Soup

November 7, 2012 by Johnny Moreno Leave a Comment

Warhol used Campbell’s Soup, so why not Campbell’s Soup use Warhol?

50 years after Warhol was inspired by the Campbell’s Soup can, Campbell’s is finally using the his art for a limited edition soup can design.

Filed Under: Art, Culture, Design Tagged With: Andy Warhol, Campbell's Soup

Square Up – Free card reader

November 1, 2012 by Johnny Moreno Leave a Comment

Need help running a small “mom and pops” shop by accepting credit card charges at your finger tips, or just simply to make things easier to sell some of your personal art on the spot… actually, selling anything on the spot!

Well Square Up just made it easier through their temporary promotion of offering a free card reader to accept credit cards with your iPhone, Driod or iPad. Visit their website : squareup.com Don’t forget to read the details and the fine print.

Filed Under: Art, Design, Geeky, Tech Tagged With: driod, free credit card reader, iPad, iPhone, square up

The best baby Halloween Costume like ever!

October 30, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Dude, if my dad built me this Power Loader from the Alien’s film, I would be a rock star at school! Ellen Ripley would love this. Totally cool.

Filed Under: Design, Geeky Tagged With: Aliens, Ellen Ripley, James Cameron, Power Loader

BMW M Series Mouse

October 29, 2012 by SW biko Leave a Comment

We all know that BMW knows cars. Just test drive a car from the BMW M Series and you will be convinced that this company knows what they are doing because it is one sweet ride. But BMW designing a computer mouse? From what we can see, The Level 10 M Gaming Mouse seems to borrow features from their car engineering brethren – a focus on functional elements, creative design, and innovative aesthetics.

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Filed Under: Design, Geeky Tagged With: auto, FPS, German, hardware, M3, M6, PC, Thermaltake

mastermind JAPAN x Herman Miller = Eames Furniture

October 25, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Furnish your bachelor pad with this collab collection from mastermind JAPAN and Herman Miller. The Eames Furniture features two items – a chair and table. It’s a tad expensive but it looks geek cool.

Wire Base Table LTRT

MSRP: $1,609.00USD

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Filed Under: Design Tagged With: apartment, coffee table, Eames Furniture, House, Jpn, seat

Candies’ Cliché smartphone cases

October 23, 2012 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Make your smartphone cute with these mini-like purse cases. The Cliché line-up features cases for your iPhone 5/4/4S, Galaxy S3/S2, Galaxy Note and HTC OneX. The cases start at $28.50USD and up to $50.00USD.