I don’t know what I think about this. An alarm clock actually built into the bed sheet, yup that’s the Melted Clock.  This touch sensitive alarm clock, speakers, and control are built into the sheet, with three control icons embroidered to it. It’s unclear to me if these are actually available yet, but I do find it interesting they claim to be washable.  I guess from a practical point of view it makes some sense, but do I really want my alarm clock in my bed right next to my head – all... Read Full Story

Six furniture gifts that ship quick! Though furniture makes an excellent gift, long lead times mean it may already be too late to get it from many sources. That’s why when when I saw Inmod’s new Quick Ship Classics announced on their blog today, I knew I had to let you know. Basically they’ve taken their most popular modern classic reproductions and made them available to ship in 5-7 business days. So you definitely have plenty of time to get them for the holidays. These Quick Six are ... Read Full Story

Take a look at this chair!  Called the Clutch Chair, it’s made from 10,000 drinking straws. This chair comes from designer Scott Jarvie and is intended to comment on our “disposable culture”.  Whether or not you agree, you have to admit that this chair is pretty cool to look at. See more, including a Clutch Light, here. Read Full Story

Minimalist style for your pet? Yup, that’s what you get with this new line from Doca Pet. Appropriately called Square Meals, these bowls get the job done with simple minimal style perfect for modern spaces. Your pet is sure to love their practical design, as long as you’re serving him his favorite meal that is. See more innovative pet design from Doca Pet here. Read Full Story

You’ll really be glowing in this dress! The Galaxy Dress is embroidered with 24,000 full color LEDs. It’s the largest wearable display in the world, and is currently on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The areas without LEDs are pretty well adorned too, with 4,000 hand applies Swarovski crystals. Another interesting thing to note – the Galaxy Dress only consumes the same amount of electricity as two household light bulbs!  Would you wear this?! Read Full Story

If you’re a bit clumsy or you just enjoy clever design, you’ll definitely want to check out these Link Mugs. Sold as a set of three, these mugs link together to make them easier to carry.  Simple but smart, I definitely like the design idea. See more from Jonathan Aspinall here. Read Full Story

I like to see materials that would have been thrown out turned into new and inspiring pieces, and this collection from William Stranger is definitely among the most creative I’ve seen.  These pieces are made from reclaimed stripes of wood from an abandoned bowling alley. Called Second Life, this collection includes tables, wall art, and more,  all of which would have been trash if it wasn’t for Stranger. This will certainly make you think twice next time you see a demolition site won’t it?! ... Read Full Story

Next time you get stuck at the airport, at least it will be a little more comfortable.  The Suited Case consists of four travel bags that link together to form a couch. I’m guessing it’s probably not as comfortable as my sofa at home, but more comfortable than airport seating – most definitely. Suited Case comes from Nieuwe Heren, a design collaboration made up of Erik de Nijs and Tim Smit.  Both just graduated the school of art in Utrecht in 2009 and their site features a plethora of ... Read Full Story

This design isn’t glamorous, but it’s certainly smart.  This light switch cover offers a convenient spot for mail at the top, as well as two key hooks.  Knowing where everything is in the morning – now that’s functional design. The Light Switch Rack by Paul Koh costs more than a regular switch cover, but it’s still pretty affordable especially considering it’s impressive enough to be part of the MoMA store catalog.  It’s simple to install, and goes right over an existing li... Read Full Story

As eco-friendly architecture and design grows in popularity, so does the prevalence of bamboo.  While I seem to be seeing bamboo more and more these days, I’ve never quite seen it like this before.  Bamboo is so green because it grows extremely fast, so I’m happy to see that one architect, Vo Trong Nghia, is taking it to entirely new levels. See more from Vo Trong Nghia here.  Read Full Story