WE'RE SUPPORTING

These stunning new illustrations by Japanese designer Yoshi Tajima were inspired by the work of biologist Ernst Haeckel. Read more

WE'RE THINKING

Some people put a lot of energy into creative gadgets to smoke pot out of. I’m way more interested in things to grill on, and this Hot-Pot BBQ, a small grill and herb garden in one, is right up my alley.

Oh man, this is good. If Jamie Lidell was born in any earlier era, he would have soul brother number one plastered all over his birth certificate.

WE'RE TRAVELLING TO

This water theatre by the British architect, Sir Nicholas Grimshaw of Grimshaw Architects, takes the form of a vertical seawater greenhouse, with the evaporators and condensers stacked vertically to maximise yield. The structure is not only a visible engine of sustainability but is also a large theatre auditorium. Read more

WE'RE READING

Created by fellow nerd, Ben Goldacre, Nerdy Day Trips is a website where users add points onto a giant map to tell all about their nerdy destinations. Click on the points to check out each nerd’s story, and comment, find new destinations to seek out, or add your own fun story.

WE'RE LISTENING TO

At a gig last year Foals were forced to abandon their last song halfway through because the stage was stormed by too many crazed fans. The reason behind the hype they’re creating, both on stage and in the normally merciless media, isn’t immediately clear upon first listen: the sound is less than friendly on the ears, and they don’t employ the same catchy hooks and melodic chorus patterns that shoot your average band to fame in their early years. Read more

WE'RE WEARING

This Sterling Silver Lace Motif Ring has a Carnelian stone cabachon about half an inch wide — or 15mm — with a gallery setting made from vintage lace cast in sterling silver. Each item is made by hand from scratch. There is no mold.