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.
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.
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.
June 9, 2009 | New Art | 
by Raymond Koh |
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
April 17, 2009 | New Products | by Raymond Koh |
Whether you have a dog or a cat, or a monkey for that matter, they don’t seem to like the stop-start nature of traffic, and who can blame them. This problem has been solved by Sleepypod, a traveling kennel for your dog or pet, which can be quickly fastened to seats and is a whole lot more comfortable than those metal cages that have traditionally been the norm. Read more
April 14, 2009 | New Photography | by Raymond Koh |
Chris Anthony’s latest photo series was taken on Venice Beach. However, they don’t focus on fun under the sun or the clear water, as most beach images do. Instead, fully clothed models pose in everyday positions. The color of the scenery has been taken away, leaving the image almost black and white, thus giving an empty feeling that leaves the viewer intrigued and with plenty to question.
April 14, 2009 | New Products | by Raymond Koh |
Cute, quirky and fun: three words that describe this two part pin by Supermandolini perfectly. This is for those that want a daily giggle and something to remind them of their childish side, without some fluorescent gaudy pin uglifying their outfit.
April 13, 2009 | New Products | by Raymond Koh |
The people at Nixon have created a simple but funky watch for those carefree days. The Time Teller P features a basic design made up of durable materials, spiced up with some unconventional colours. Read more
April 13, 2009 | Video | by Raymond Koh |
To most of us, fairytales such as Little Red Riding Hood are now just a long lost memory. Although as children we loved to have it repeated over and over again, I doubt if any of us would be very excited with hearing it these days. However, Tomas Nilsson decided to visually reinterpret this wonderful fairytale, giving it a designer spin that will appeal to an older audience.
Alberto Rojas Newton creates complex photographs using loads of texture and varied colour. He grew up in Colombia, has lived in Paris, and now is based in London, where he is quickly positioning himself as one of photography’s real emerging talents.
Su Kong Tai Djin was an actual person, born in 1849 with hypertrichosis (otherwise known as werewolf syndrome), who was abandoned in the woods by his parents only to be adopted by a Shaolin temple where he became a kung fu master. Why has no one made a movie about him?
The Hatton hotel epitomises Melbourne cool. Those who value design, location, and luxury will find The Hatton the perfect Melbourne base. Read more
I don’t know how I missed English Russia before, but I’ve always found parodies of Soviet culture hilarious, so it really punches me right in the funny bone.
Things continue to improve for New York’s metal scene, if Batillus are any indication. The sludge/doom trio from Brooklyn offer crushingly heavy, down-tuned and down-tempo instrumental riffage that sounds like what a mutant that has crawled out of Newtown Creek might have on his iPod. The band recently added vocalist Fade Kainer of Inswarm (Jarboe’s touring band) to its line-up.
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With her collection of Skinover gloves, Rotterdam-based artist and sculptor Silvia B has taken a somewhat natural approach to the task of keeping hands warm — warts and all.
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