A playful and decorative “piggy” bank to inspire savings. Fun and tactile whales make a great gift with a purpose…even the name is a play on words. Available in seven bright, rainbow hued colors, the whale bank is made of porcelain and coated with a soft matte rubber surface finish. Color choices are green, blue, […]

MARK-MAT – Collaborating with unique talents from the independent art scene, Modern-twist brings art to even the littlest table. Made from silky food-grade, hand silk-screened silicone, the mats won’t crease or rip. The mats are ideal for travel and mealtime activities. The kid’s placemats feature creative, playful designs that will amuse and inspire little tikes. […]

You don’t need much it in a bottle opener. Outside of it’s mandatory ability to open beers there isn’t anything else it’s really required to do. There are convenience factors like whether or not it will attach to your keys or fit in your pocket. Substance points for how it looks, usability and likelihood of […]

Aptly named and structurally designed, the “empty memory” flashdrive by Logical Art is anything but. Indeed, the logical thing for an artist to do is to turn an everyday object into a more design-conscious incarnate. Yoo-Kyung Sin and Hanhsi Chen have successfully done so here by taking the 4GB, stainless steel usb a step further […]

The AmScope 40X-2000X doesn’t seem fit for the casual inspector. This full-size professional grade binocular compound microscope is created by the same technicians and from the same production lines that make optical instruments for such companies as Nikon and Olympus. Boasting eight settings of magnification power, the 40X-2000X is ideal for research purposes, learning demonstrations […]

Due to its organic form, the wider, round body of the Hulu Red Wine Decanter provides enough room for oxidation. A stainless steel filter separates wine residue at the mouth of the carafe. It’s also interesting to note that when pointed outward, the filter’s shape references traditional Chinese hats worn by government officials. The mouth […]

Yet another clever offering from renowned fashion designer Margiela that repurposes a shoe tree as a hook for a wall that serves as a place to hang your coat, bag, or whatever else. Slightly modified, its “heel” has been refit with a hook while its “underside” features mounting hardware for the wall itself. This item […]

An innovative paper-based building toy that allows for endless imaginative and creative play for everyone. Colorful 2D flat shapes are easily transformed into bold 3D geometric pieces, creating extremely cool paper toys and art forms, with just a few simple folds. A gift of creativity designer: Grace Hawthorne producer: paper punk

The asymmetry of this beautiful, elegant carafe creates its eye-catching element while allowing for an easy handle on the object itself. Simplistic in design and nature, Vas Carafe is a refreshing take on an everyday object. Features a plastic-cap for closure. May hold up to 1 liter. Available at [ Luminaire online store ] designer: […]

Mikaela Dörfel’s Double Candle Holder features two robust bodies that take hold of one another in a dance-like embrace. Skirting the lines between masculinity and femininity, yet merging the two beautifully and harmoniously when set close together. Sold as a set of two. An ideal wedding gift. dimensions: H 12.5 inches 32 cm Available at […]