August 14, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh |
More than just a funky looking instrument, this oddly shaped guitar has been designed so that it records as if the person was actually playing in front of you: ‘The Stereo Acoustic Guitar directs a stereo sound towards the player, rather than a mono sound out to the listeners, as is the case with most acoustic guitars’. Nice.
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August 10, 2009 | New Art | by Raymond Koh |
This lighting sculpture by Makoto Tojiki, dubbed The Man With No Shadow, was on show recently at Salone Satellite and features LED threads which form a startling image of a lonely man. Read more
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August 10, 2009 | New Trends | by Raymond Koh |
The Culla Sinuè crib by Daniela Avaltroni is a must-have for those trendy parents of today with its subtle curves and spacey futuristic look.
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August 10, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh |
Maruja Fuentes is the mastermind behind these decorative tiles. Made from recycled materials, by using these, you’re now able to place a little color and interest in an otherwise boring tiled wall. The intent was for them to be used as planters for a wall display or covering. However, with a little creativity, I’m sure the usages of these pockets are endless.
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August 8, 2009 | New Eco | by Raymond Koh |
Swedish trio Claesson Koivisto Rune have come up with a biodegradable environmentaly friendly chair. The brilliance shines through DuraPulp, a paper based material that is fully recyclable. Reinforced with PLA, plastic made from maize starch or cane sugar which binds with the paper fibers at 167 degrees Celsius, the result is a material that has the properties of plastic and the qualities of paper: water resistant, lightweight, yet surprisingly solid. Read more
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August 7, 2009 | New Products | by Raymond Koh |
Being a huge movie buff, I tend to go through a heap of microwaved or pre-popped popcorn. However, it’s never really good enough. Whether it’s drenched in butter, burnt, or too soft, there’s always something wrong. And popping my own kernels is not all it’s cracked up to be. But I’ve finally found my savior, the Catamount Microwave Popcorn Popper. Yes, this is the final piece in the great home movies puzzle.
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June 17, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh |
From the 2009 Magis Collection, 360 Family by Konstantin Grcic is a range of office furniture sure to catch the eye. The set consists of a stool, chair, drawer and desk, with the chair stealing the spotlight in what is a beautifully designed range.
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June 17, 2009 | New Products | by Raymond Koh |
As children we all owned a Rubik’s Cube. Well, now there’s a modern version of the beloved puzzle: Cubicus. Instead of matching colours, you now have to put the cube together or create a number of intricate sculptures. All of which is a wonderful twist on an old favorite.
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June 9, 2009 | New Art | 
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For those unable to check out Miranda July’s latest installation in person, this video takes you through her magic Hallway. Although just words on walls, it’s intriguing and makes the viewer feel as if they’ve stopped in time to ponder their very existence.
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June 2, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh |
Now, I know it’s not hard to simply turn your wrist to tell the time, but the Diesel DZ9044 is a stylish watch that lets the user become that little bit more lazy. What’s more, if the watch is a gift, the clean face can be engraved to add that personal touch. Yes, wink, wink, indeed. Read more
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May 27, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh 
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Believe it or not, these odd looking things actually light up an entire room. This is the third edition of the Kurage lamp by Schemata Architecture, who construct it from fibre optic cables that range in brightness depending on the size of curves. Read more
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May 12, 2009 | New Art | by Raymond Koh |
Artist Lee Stoetzel has crafted this tribute to the classic Volkswagon motor bus. His spin on the environmentaly friendly automobile is as much a tribute to vehicle itself as it is to the hippie culture it was such a part of. Read more
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May 12, 2009 | New Eco | by Raymond Koh |
The Plus Minus system by Soo Kwon, a California-based industrial designer, was created to help today’s society better manage food portions. The plus side of the utensils are that it always allows for regular portions, the minus side is that those portions are small.
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May 11, 2009 | New Fashion | by Raymond Koh |
Ever get that perfect casual jumper, but wished it had a hood? Well, Coal Headwear has produced the opposite to everyone else: not a jumper without a hood, but a hood without a jumper.
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May 11, 2009 | New Design | by Raymond Koh |
This very sleek, designer-esque chair has been produced by Dante Bonuccelli and Lamm for the 2009 Use More Use Less Project. Created from discarded keyboard keys, it looks amazing. But I wonder if it’s uncomfortable or if it’s similar to a wooden bench.
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Luo Yang is a photographer and graphic designer from Shenyang, China, whose work is currently being featured in a solo show at Taikang Top Space in Beijing.
They’re touring with Kimya Dawson; have Karen O and Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs playing on their record and have already been remixed by Brazilian powerhouse, CSS. And that’s not all. They are a two piece, and one of them is 11 and the other 13! They’re called Tiny Masters of Today. The Ramones would approve.
As I sit here trying to figure out what exactly to make of the work from New York City-based artist John Hodany, I come across many elements which I’m sure resonate with the day-to-day life of all us city folk. Sushi, yup, had that for dinner last night. Alarm clock, a few hours ago (hit snooze three times). Locks, always. On everything. Pigeons, oh my. It’s all so familiar but ultimately pieced together in a way as to make it feel rather disorientating. That about sums up a typical day in the city, no?
Dutch designer Daniel Schipper, the man behind the awesome, oragami-like folding shelter, has just unveiled a frameless, foldable greenhouse that is aimed at the growing urban gardening and farming market.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a reminder of why the medium of film is so special. It features first rate visuals, performances, direction and acting, all of which fits together into one of the most insightful, powerful and touching pieces of cinema ever. Read more
The 2009 Spring Summer collection from Visible Elephant 47 features some pretty nifty looking polo shirts, Leftarm shirts, and V-Neck shirts. Read more
Activists from all walks of life — architects, artists, children, students, skaters, and more — are documented on the Tools for Actions website, aiming to show us how, whether deliberate or not, the tiniest or the biggest project driven by the quietest or loudest voice can trigger radical change in today’s urban centres. It’s an inspiring blog, particularly for those feeling disempowered. Read more
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Italian-born, New York City-based photographer Paolo Ventura creates fairy-tale like pictures out of amazingly constructed, miniature dioramas that almost trick the eye into thinking he’s a tilt-shift photographer. Read more
1970s and 80s Soviet Union buildings
Cambodian born photographer Frederic Chaubin is the editor of French magazine Citizen K. His photo series on bizarre buildings built in the former Soviet Union during the 1970s and 80s is absolutely fascinating. Read more
Good thing Kris Kuksi channelled the trauma of growing up with an alcoholic stepfather, his disdain for ‘the typical American life and pop culture’, and his fascination with the macabre into obsessive, baroque assemblages, paintings, and drawings. Read more
Almanac Market in Philadelphia is slightly pricey, but you definitely get what you pay for. Offering fantastic bread, cheeses, produce, and cured meats such as sopressata and pepperoni, it was a great pit stop when my band played in town, and definitely more economical and tasty than hitting a greasy spoon for road snacks.
Wolfmother. Rock n roll. Mystical lyrics. Heavy riffs. They have a new album out, Cosmic Egg, and we have five copies to giveaway, along with their debut album. To enter, tell us your favorite Wolfmother song and the city you live in. Yo! Two fingered salute. Read more
Fragile Vases is a new collection of vases made from recycled materials by Itunube. All parts have been carefully selected and put together, so each vase is totally unique. So now it’s possible to give a second chance to old pieces instead of throwing them into the trash. We have a selection of these vases for sale in the Lost At E Minor store for just US$85. Read more
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