Starting Monday, MTV and its mtvU channel will broadcast a series that followed 16 designers in a Dumbo loft to compete for prizes. It’s like The Real World. Only it’s like, umm, maybe a little too real? Instead of watching girls make out in a hot tub, it’s like, nerdy old guys discussing interface widget design. Read More ›
Careful painting can give rise to optical illusions. The parking garage application of this new “technology” is actually very cool, and useful, too. Read More ›
MOMA’s cute collection of lifestyle products from Japan. Here’s a roundup of cute yet slightly pointless favorites from the collection. Read More ›
This year’s gathering in Germany showcases Artificial Intelligence designed to rescue humans and play soccer, among other less awesome things. Yes, it’s all very impressive, but get back to us when there’s a model that can brilliantly deliver dinner like a pro. Read More ›
An upscale glass-blowing gallery opens in LA selling beautifully-designed bongs that double as sculptural art. But we’re guessing you probably don’t have an extra $5,000 to spare on a fancy luxury bong, or even $10 to spend on a dimebag. Here are some other creative ways to make your own. Read More ›
Designed to be used once and then composted, Francois Clerc’s Graine de Pot is a space-saving objet de art. We like the idea of being able to toss the whole pot at the end of the growing season, and it makes us wonder when they’ll start making biodegradable clothes we can just throw out instead of laundering. Get on it, designers. Read More ›
