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I swear, make a music player with an iPod dock, paint it shiny black (and keep it minimal) and you have yourself a willing audience waiting to send you money. It always helps if it sounds good, of course. There's a bunch of Sonoro Systems on sale through Gilt Groupe, so if you're one of those willing, you might want to take a look. Eklipse Music System, $499.00 $365.00...Read more

Indoors or out, this little cactus stool could add a tiny bit of humor to your abode and supply extra seating when needed. Padded soft imitation leather finish. H 55 cm x Diameter 41 cm....Read more

I only had a brief moment to skim through this at the bookstore, but yeah, it's definitely a must-have for any design enthusiast. Objectivity: A Designer's Book of Curious Tools is a new illustrated book highlighting over 400 tools and objects ranging from everyday objects to the more exotic and highly specialized. In my opinion, this book is much more interesting and educational than the Objectified movie, which I only...Read more

This rather simple shelving system gives a sense of lightness despite its size. Soap-treated oak sticks, powder-coated steel and screws give the frame strength and stability, and don't worry if pink and sky blue don't quite suit your interior plans, as both sizes are available in three different colors. Material: Soap-treated oak, Powder-coated steel Woody Hi, $1,600.00 (77.5" h x 81" l x 17.5" d) Woody Lo: $845.00 (33.5" h...Read more

Check out this awesome set of ceramic stacking cups based on the traditional Native American Totem Pole. Comes in a set of four and available in white, gold and silver. Buy multiple sets and make a totem tower. Just be careful not to topple them over....Read more

This computer-ish LCD display watch is now available for pre-order from Kibardindesign. Design: Vadim Kibardin You can pre-oder via email: info(at)kibardindesign.com...Read more

3D Puzzle is a children’s table, shelf, and chair furniture set that is easily assembled without the use of any tools or fastners. It also doesn't come with any instructions. So it's to you and your child to figure out what pieces go where and complete the puzzle. You can choose between a normal chair or a rocking chair and 1% of the sales goes to "Save the children". Designer:...Read more

Imagine all the words you can create with these digital-style letters. Oh, the fun to be had... 22 magnets per set. Hlynur Vagn Atlason, 2009 Size: .75h x .25w x .25"d...Read more

We featured Phaidon Design Classics "a monstrous 3 volume set of books that covers the last 200 years of product design " a few years back. Recently released is a digital version specifically for the iPad, taking full advantage of its gesture interface and gorgeous display. It's quite a deal at just under 20 bucks, and well, you don't need to spend any more money if you bought yourself an...Read more

Two curvy foam-covered tubes makes up this little chair, and delightfully enough, with seven different colors available you can change out the slipcovered tubes whenever the mood strikes. Designed by Big Game Produced by MOUSTACHE Size: W15.3" x D21" x H30.5" (39 x 53 x 77.5 cm) Colors: Purple, Pink, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Yellow, Black, Navy Blue Materials: Steel structure, polyurethane foam and removable textile cover...Read more

Newsprint strips are handwoven on a loom and backed with paper to create these eco-friendly wall coverings. Definitely a clever use of recycled materials. I think what really makes it is the use of larger strips of paper which reveal hints of the paper's former life, and of course, the colors! Available through many retailers, find your nearest one at Weitzner's official website. Width: 47 inches / 119cm trimmed Material:...Read more

How much do you want this tiny (super-cute) little speaker for your iPod or MP3 player? It has a rechargeable internal Lithium Polymer battery (with a USB connector) and a standard 35mm jack to connect to your audio source. There's a telescoping antenna so you can listen to FM radio as well. Made of apricot wood....Read more

Whether you're interested in typography or not, this book is one visual treat that will leave an impression. Featuring experimental 3D typography from over 100 international designers, typographers and artists, there's all sorts of interesting methods of creating typography captured through photography, with some pictures truly worthy of hanging-on-the-wall-as-art. As stated on the publisher's website, the featured artists "return the literal heft to letters." Nice. To learn more about the...Read more

We are very saddened to hear that the extremely talented Tobias Wong passed away in his home in Manhattan on May 30th. He will be missed. Full press release below. D. TOBIAS WONG, 1974-2010 D. Tobias Wong, the Canadian-born, New York-based artist and designer, passed away in the early morning of Sunday, May 30, 2010. He was 35. Through his work, Wong helped bring forth much of what is now...Read more

Designer Florian Pucher creates an aerial landscape with these new colorful rugs. Birds-eye-views of Europe, Africa, the Netherlands and the United States are captured in 100 percent New Zealand Wool. Currently available to purchase directly from the designer. Europe, Africa and USA are each $1200 and the Netherlands is $2100. A fair price for such a unique piece of furnishing. Specifications: Europe, Africa, USA: Size: 1800x1200mm Material: 100% New Zealand...Read more