British engineers have unveiled plans for the world's first 1,000mph car, a muscular streak of gunmetal and orange designed not to break the world land speed record but to shatter it. guardian View full entry
aka 'Repliee R-1,' is made... Read & watch here... View full entry
The Hack-your-IKEA competition recently selected two winners and eight nominees from nearly a hundred entries. All from enthusiastic hackers that each in their own way changed an IKEA product. "Hacker war"? Find out yourself: Bustler View full entry
Why does the U.S. foster unfettered creativity only in the context of lethal technologies? In 1958, The Pentagon created the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA, to make sure the United States maintained "a lead in state-of-the-art technology for military capabilities and to prevent... View full entry
The Art Directors Club New York has announced the 50 young professionals who have claimed the ADC Young Guns 6 title. View full entry
As we approach the seventh anniversary of 9/11, it is clear that the rebuilding of Ground Zero has failed. A recent editorial column by Daniel Henninger made the sad and insightful observation that even the coming together inspired by that awful event came apart as the process itself unraveled... View full entry
Zaha Hadid collaborates with Valli & Valli to create a striking new door lever design. The ZH Duemilacinque captures the seamless beauty and architectural dynamism synonymous with the work of Zaha Hadid. View full entry
For anyone who has ever hoped to have a true steam shower (and spa) of their own, these new Steam Shower Cabins from Wellgems are just for you. I haven't seen an installation up close, but from the images it appears professional (almost a touch industrial). View full entry
NYC bike racks have been a hot topic lately with the recently announced finalists in the CityRacks competition. Now the NYT Blogs report on the David Byrne-designed racks that have just been installed across Manhattan and Williamsburg. View full entry
Is this how we will attain a "green" future: turning to design and innovation to make small steps and rethink everyday items, such as milk jugs, rather than focusing solely or even principally on reducing consumer consumption, and alternative energy use?New York Times View full entry
Limited Edition Design Dolls is a series of three figurines of famous designers, featuring Zaha Hadid, Jaime Hayon, and Karim Rashid. see+read via dezeen View full entry
Frank Gehry is getting into the hardware business now, in collaboration with Italy's Valli & Valli.Valli & Valli, one of Italy’s leading producers of hardware and accessories, announces two new additions to the Fusital collection. Frank Gehry’s Arrowhead series is now complete... View full entry
Michelle Obama's designer Maria Pinto makes a bid for national recognition. Priced from $300 to $4,000, her clothes appeal for value, original styles and a custom fit over label status. "My clients aren't into all the Gucci hoo-ha," she says. WSJ View full entry
The team buses at the premiere soccer event next month, which are donated by Hyundai, will carry different messages chosen by their fans. Reuters | pics. View full entry
Starbucks has trotted out a new topless logo on their coffee cups which has raised the ire of a Christian group known as "The Resistance," leading them to call for a boycott of the Seattle chain. huf.post View full entry