When designers/architects Johnathan Junker and Seth Grizzle started GrayPants they were looking to make a difference through their design. Their products (above) are all made from recycled materials like plywood, newspaper and old pallets, but they manage to create furniture (and architecture) that will be fitting in a contemporary setting. Their line-up includes [...]
Dale Chihuly has been featured as an innovator in glass work for some time now. Coupled with his feature in the de Young museum in San Francisco, Chihuly has become somewhat of an icon. From creating landscapes like the Glass Forest to designing dozens of bowls, Chihuly’s work brings glass art to the [...]
Haha… gooseberries. Indigenous to the foothills of the Himilayas, this miracle fruit also known as Amalaki, is celebrated with a holiday in some regions of India because of its unique chemical spectrum of bioflavanoids, tannins, anti-oxidants and phytonutrients. Yummy! Well apparently, not really, because it has a sour taste so its users will usually cut it with salt and water to make it more palatable. Now to be clear, the medical benefits surrounding Indian gooseberries aren’t all verified but the USDA does recognize a few[...]
From the creative mind of Poland’s Damian Kozik comes a watch the likes of which this world has never seen. He calls it the X-Watch and it allows for time telling by the seeing and blind alike. The watch uses LEDs to portray the correct time by lighting up the appropriate hour/minute combination. [...]
In the last 5 years, Puma’s marketing team has redirected its design efforts to suit a wider target audience. Previously popular by the trendy folk, Europeans, and casual shoe wearers, Puma has recently concentrated on athletic-style shoes. You can customize your own pair at mongolianshoebbq, a section of Puma’s website that [...]
We like surfing here at butteryblend, but we live in the Caribbean, where the waves top out at 6 inches. The SoulArc skateboard accurately emulates the feel of surfing thanks to the below-deck composite that gives you the sensation of carvin’ through some waves. At the heart of the board is the SoulArc performance spring [...]
Fire and electricity are common sources of usable light, but how bout liquids? Cristina Ferraz Rigo created a lamp which uses a liquid to produce light. In dark rooms, the liquid glows with intensity when the proper catalyst is mixed with water. Sure, it may not be conventional, but liquid light is some snazzy stuff. [...]
James Perse Company of California typically design apparel, but they took a turn for the better in creating the James Perse Cruiser. Cruiser bikes are a staple of beach towns, and this one will turn heads. Each bike features matte paint, and for some reason the matte effect is badass yet sexy, conservative yet aggressive. [...]
