If you ever thought the female obsession with engagement rings went too far, then you probably will think that designer Kate Bauman could use a talking to. The 4-finger ring (or should I say “rings”) is made from sterling silver and cubic zirconium, and unlike your fingers, each of the hoops are the same size. […]

As a kid, my parents bought me a little butterfly net. In the summertime I would run around my backyard garden and try to catch one. Hummingbirds were always the illusive backyard creature that I could never seem to get close to. I assume the creators of the Wearable Hummingbird Feeder’s target demographic are those of […]

In order to make people think about the pervasiveness of industrial waste, Chinese designer Jamy Yang created the above Jiujie Chair for American furniture maker Steelcase. Yang invented the eco-plastic used in the chair in 2010, and with it wove a sort of nest around the frame of the chair — which when you sit […]

Ceramic artist Beth Katlemans’s latest installation Folly is set against a turquoise backdrop with 50 porcelain castings that put a Dennis the Menace twist on 18th century vignettes. Inspired by old English wall coverings, these delicate, adorable little scenes take on a new sinister view up close, as these white castings of popular toys are much […]

Made from a hollow ram’s horn, Blackbird might have easily produced the most masculine lighter ever. If Conan owned a lighter, this would clearly be his number one choice. Not only is it a superb conversation starter, but it’s a perfect compliment to any collection of curious artifacts. If you have $400 to spare, head […]

Um… this is a little freaky. A dancing HRP-4c cybernetic robot dances around with a quartet of human backup dancers, looking incredibly lifelike alongside them and giving me the heebie jeebies. The performance is taking place at the Digital Content Expo in Tokyo, and while it’s evident the Japanese are particularly fond of creating artificial […]

Truly finding inspiration amongst his surroundings, designer Kobi Levi has created footwear with humor and an artistic twist. The Jerusalem-based designer graduated from the Academy of Art and Design in Bezalel, and views shoes as a blank canvas to create original art for your feet. His creations range from the absurd and suggestive to the […]

The idea behind the Wire Frame Chair is incredibly simple — craft a steel frame of a chair, and leave it empty so the buyer can fill it with whatever material he likes. Magazines and books make an interesting aesthetic choice, but I think the stuffed animals would most certainly be the more comfortable option. […]