Cool Hunting
| 12 September 2006view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
Morning Message Pillow
by Letizia Rossi
Some of us are less than charming before we've had our morning coffee, but London-based designer James McAdam may have found a way to put an end to misdirected morning grumpiness. His Morning Message Pillow leaves the phrase "Good Morning Sweetheart" indented on your well-rested cheek. Playing on the common sight of cheeks imprinted with pillowcase wrinkles, It's a brilliant example of design that plays on naturally occurring phenomena. Though it looks like it's only a prototype, crafty types can get busy embroidering a knock-off.
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Maharishi Bonsai Championship Backgammon Set
by Ami Kealoha
For long train rides or rainy days, Maharishi's new Backgammon set adds a little style to the classic antidote to boredom—and continues Maharishi's mission to liberate the pattern from military associations at the same time. Dressed up in their house bonsai forest camo, the game includes dice, playing pieces and dice rollers that come in a briefcase-style case that includes combination locks. The orange and green colorway is also a Maharishi standby, dividing teams into Tigers and Dragons. £1,200 from Maharishi.
Icon Guide to London Design
by Letizia Rossi
The London Design Festival kicks off this Friday, 15 September 2006, and with it comes the necessity of deciding between the multitude of exciting design related events. Luckily, Icon Magazine once again has created a free suplement containing full listings of the 100 best events taking place in the city between 18-24 September, plus details of parties and openings and maps of the festival area. The Icon Design Trail , Icon Magazine's Guide to the Best Design, is free with the October issue of the magazine or online.
Yoshitomo Nara Glassware for Cerealart
by Carol T Chung
Made by Cerealart, the Philadelphia producer of contemporary art multiples, these new drinking glasses feature designs by renowned Japanese artist, Yoshitomo Nara. Known for his "kawaii" or cute style that adopts the look of animated cartoons, the tumblers are made in Japan and—like his other pastel, sad-eyed characters—are sure to find fans among adults and kids alike. Available from Cerealart in three different sizes, each features a different colored dress in blue, green, or red and are priced between $18-24.
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