Before mountain biking became the mainstream activity it is today, free spirited nature lovers hit the trails and spread the word about the adventurous and exhilarating sport. Those hippies were called Klunkerz back in the day, and today the namesake bags — which pay tribute to the cyclists of yesteryear via their their functional designs […]
11
Jan
Functional design features drawstring closure & ample storage
30
Nov
Exclusive $3,500 bike features Kevlar-reinforced racing tires
The last time we mentioned Derringer Cycles it was to introduce you to their Bespoke Collection of hand built, unique motorcycle/bicycle hybrids. This time they’ve hooked up with luxury furniture retailer Restoration Hardware for an exclusive limited edition motorbike that looks like vintage 2-wheeler from the 1920s. Like all Derringer Cycles, functionality is primary in […]
24
Oct
Award winning piece made up of 1,600 removable pencils
English design company Boex (founded by twin brothers Sam and Will Boex) have introduced their newest product: the Pencil Bench. The statement furniture piece is made up of 1,600 pencils, each one individually sprung and removable, to be used if the need ever arises. No wonder it was awarded the Best At Show at the […]
5
Oct
Yves Behar collaborates with SyCip for a city utility bike
San Fransisco-based studio Fuseproject has introduced their latest design by Yves Behar (who we’ve interviewed) and in collaboration with SyCip. The LOCAL is a unique design that came about as a means to address the needs of our daily lives. The Oregon Manifest Constructor Design Challenge (a competition to imagine a generation of sustainable transportation for […]
25
Jul
Veteran Lego builder creates functional engine with 2,500+ parts
Some boys just never grow up. Just ask Dutchman Barry Bosman, an avid Lego builder who recently built a fully functional V8 engine from 2,817 individual parts. CAD software was used in the design process and completion required LEGOs from specialty retailers. A self-proclaimed AFOL (“Adult Fan of LEGO”), Bossman is a veteran of the tiny […]
13
Jul
A functional, multi-use bag for the man on the move
Produced by the Osaka, Japan-based label Master-Piece, the Cord is a rucksack inspired by classic bags chockfull of functionality for those on the move. The Taichi Fujimatsu-designed canvas bag features a reinforced suede bottom with open side pockets with cord pulls, and leather accents and zip pulls. It also features padded leather straps, a back […]
Frost River has created a simple roll-up blanket with handmade leather harness. The fine wool blanket, embellished simply with stars and stripes, is strapped together with premium leather and brass buckles — an easy means to warm a companion on a starlit night. Pick one up at Blackbird for $60 .
