May 9th, 2008 by Chantal

This campaign is realized by Publicis, Malaysia to give the impression that someone actually walked through a gigantic piece of paper and caused it to tear. Several of these standees were then placed at strategic locations to demonstrate to passers-by that what’s real to their eyes is actually a reproduction using HP Advanced Photo Paper.
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May 8th, 2008 by Chantal

AEG-Electrolux has installed billboards outfitted with sensors to measure noise levels across Europe in a campaign supporting its new silent washing machine. So far, they’ve deployed them in London, Berlin, Madrid, Brussels, and Milan. Basically the billboard has built in decibel meters connected remotely to LED screens, so 24/7 passerbys can see the noise level…
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May 8th, 2008 by Chantal
Inspired by the Mexican tradition of scaring off flies by hanging plastic bags from the ceiling of taco kiosks. Anti-Fly Sphere created by Jose de la O is alternative to a plastic bag full of water hanging from the ceiling of several taco kiosks.

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May 7th, 2008 by Hans

Made up of resin, this pair of hand is found at Chiasso. You can impress your guests by providing them with their own modern valet. They hold for your contemporary entry or home office. (Think keys, mail and more. )
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May 7th, 2008 by Chantal

Dominic Wilcox was asked by Nike to design a series of works for their ‘Nike 1/1′ and ‘art of football’ projects.
‘Cave’ is a container for your most special football shoes. Instead of just dumping your prized footwear in the bottom of your wardrobe , place them in this bespoke shoe home made from model football players.

Cave’ by Dominic Wilcox
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May 7th, 2008 by Chantal
Olinda is commissioned by BBC Audio & Music Interactive R&D, and designed and built by Schulze & Webb Ltd in London, UK.

It is a prototype digital radio that has your social network built in, showing you the stations your friends are listening to. It’s customizable with modular hardware, and aims to provoke discussion on the future and design of radios for the home.
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May 6th, 2008 by Chantal

The new Leggera bathtub from Ceramica Flaminia is a designed by Gilda Borgnini. A stainless steel shower pole pierces through the porcelain effortlessly, as if it were indeed cloth. The outside and inside of the bathtub are less marked, melting into one another with a sensation of airy relaxation.
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May 6th, 2008 by Chantal
Bring a little Hollywood glamor into your living room! Made of the finest Italian leather, this stylish shimmery silver sofa will make you feel like a real star!

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May 6th, 2008 by Hans

This is a viral ad that was used on the Internet to direct consumers to the Playboy website.
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May 5th, 2008 by Chantal
The 70 square meter Maison evolutiV designed by Olgga Architectes was shown at the Salon Européen du bois et de l’Habitat Durable.

“It is a low consumption modular wood home, consuming only 48 Kwh/square meter/year. It is composed of 2 prefabricated units: the ground floor, a living space provides a continuity with the garden and on the floor, a sleeping space with two rooms offer the occupants greater intimacy. The skin of the house is made of chestnut stakes of various diameters.”

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