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Eggs not merely provide nutrition, sometimes they offer love too. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Alarm clocks are wonderful devices, and among them Oliver Sha’s IQ Alarm Clock is obviously the best. It has no snooze button, but instead you have two choices to make the clock stop ringing: one is to answer 1 to 3 questions, and the other is to press and hold the power button for 30 seconds. So what will your choose, the former method or the latter one? [Read the rest of this entry...]

Jennifer Rieker has innovatively redefined “shoes” by allowing the wearers to participate in the production process. Every Creo Shoe is sent to the consumers in four separate parts, including footbeds, shoelaces, outer soles, and a leather envelope that doubles as the inner part. Besides, a sewing pattern is also available to instruct you. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Australia-based designer Trent Jansen have made many cycle signs out of old road signs collected from several sources in Australia. There’re two versions available: a spoke clamp and a strap. They may seem bit of small in size, but they perform quite well in reflecting light and therefore can attract other drivers’ attention. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Not all whales have sharp teeth, but every Whale Knife here is really sharp. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If we cannot create more space, the best possible method to make a fantastic bathroom fit into our small apartments is to cleverly reuse every inch… For example, we may build a foldable bathroom or have a bathtub with a lid. When they’re not in use, more space will be available for us to do other things. Isn’t that great?! I really love the idea. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Aha, this exciting bowling game now offers you a nice reason to kiss your girls or boys… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Apparently these Urshuz by Grant Delgatty will soon rank TOP 1 on your list of shoes. They feature detachable soles and upper parts, allowing the wearers to freely redesign and reassemble them according to their different needs. Just as its slogan goes, “Urshuz, changes everything”. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Making a speaker is much easier than you’ve ever imagined, and what you need to prepare is merely: textile (or paper), conductive tape and some strong magnets. Try this one made by Hannah Perner-Wilson and you’ll find it quite impressive. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Yes, war destroys everything, including us. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Have to think to myself, what a simple but effective design! A bowl that has a wavelike base to ensure enough space for your fingers so that they’ll never get burned… and also, the special base allows the passage of air and maybe our soup will then get cool sooner. Essentially you’re using a bowl that can stand steadily on tables and there’s no need worrying about it turning over. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Thinner, thinner and thinner, and now we would have a really thin foldable knife that fits in a wallet. But it is still sharp, as it is made with real carbon fiber and titanium. Plus, the smart knife also comes with a money clip to hold your bills or cards. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The market barely provides ideal lamps essential for modern lifestyle, giving rooms a romantic or hip-hop look. Addressing that issue, someone has come up with these Modular Lights-something that can be reassembled to meet your particular needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Hacoa Play Mouse is definitely quite perfect for girls, as it not only has an ecological cuteness, but features a lovely smiling face that is made up of the wheel button and two little round left and right buttons. It is available in light maple and darker walnut, each for $189 on Japan Trend Shop. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Great books enable us to see the world from a different aspect and to experience wonderful things within the world. Likewise, these books tell good stories too, not via word but via sculptures. [Read the rest of this entry...]