Design

The Simpsons x Santa Cruz Cruzers

July 26, 2011Design
The Simpsons teams up with Santa Cruz on a new series of Cruzers. Having already created various shapes with their boards, most notable the Jim Phillips screaming foot, this latest collaboration comes as no surprise. Five different designs are offered up, including a Bart...
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Wieden+Kennedy 12 Class of 2012: Interview with Andrew Dickson and Byron Oshiro

July 26, 2011Design
Wieden+Kennedy's WK12 enters its eighth year as a program hinged on offering creative opportunities to a new batch of incoming creatives. Those given the opportunity to enlist in WK12 will quickly realize the intense world of creative problem solving that only a handful of...
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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 Encore

July 26, 2011Tech
Nearly three years since the release of their BeoSound 5 system, Bang & Olufsen are following up with the all-new BeoSound 5 Encore. With a price tag of $3,350 (making it more affordable than its predecessor), the device maintains the 10.4-inch LCD/scroll wheel controller...
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A Bathing Ape x Medicom Toy Bearbrick 2011 Capsule Collection

July 26, 2011Style
BAPE has just unveiled a brand new collaboration with Medicom Toy's Bearbrick for 2011. The limited edition capsule collection includes an all-white miniature Bearbrick toy that features BAPE's signature logo branded on the chest. The collection is also comprised of a number...
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Medicom Toy My First Bearbrick B@BY 1000%

July 26, 2011Design
Re-released in celebration of Medicom Toy's 15th anniversary, My First Bearbrick B@BY will be available on the 30th of July. The 1000% size, which heights 70 centimeters was originally designed by Chiaki and is a great addiction to your Bearbrick collection. Source:...
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Converse Rubber Tracks Video

July 26, 2011Design
Converse announces the official opening of Converse Rubber Tracks, a new state-of-the-art recording studio in Brooklyn, NY. Converse Rubber Tracks will provide dedicated artists of all genres the opportunity to record their original music in a high quality studio alongside a...
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KAWS x Hennessy V.S. Cognac Limited Edition Bottle

July 25, 2011Design
New York-based artist KAWS needs little in the form of introduction around these circles. From an artist on the streets to full-fledged gallery showings and toys, KAWS's latest project involves the storied cognac producer, Hennessy. This artist collaboration features a...
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Wallpaper* x Reebok Pop-Up Exhibition – Sneak Peak

July 25, 2011Style
Internationally renowned design bible Wallpaper* is collaborating with fitness experts Reebok to curate the works of five leading artists. Innovative fitness design including Reebok’s ZigTech running shoe intersects with the artists’ creative visions. Wallpaper*...
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Umbro New York Cosmos Blackout Pop-Up Store @ Reed Annex

July 25, 2011Design
To coincide with its recent Umbro New York Cosmos Blackout launch, Umbro and the New York Cosmos teamed up with Reed Space Annex for a special pop-up store. Designed by Kevin Lyons, the multifaceted creative put together a special tribute for the events that transpired back...
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Tanner Goods Notebooks

July 24, 2011Design
Tanner Goods have restocked their pocket notebooks and pencil sets. The notebooks come in an assortment of colors, are hand-assembled, and have 48 graph paper pages that come with useful practical information and also a lot of blank pages for you to fill. Each notebook is...
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Medicom Toy Bearbrick “Horizon” 400%

July 24, 2011Design
Bearbricks in 400% seem to have been resurrected by Medicom Toy during this year. The latest available, the "Horizon," will be released on the 30th of July and is made from Karimoku wood and finished by hand. Highlighting the anthropomorphized form of a bear, this new piece...
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Gucci x Medicom Toy 90th Anniversary Bearbrick 400% Preview

July 22, 2011Design
Offered up is a preview of an upcoming collaboration between Italian fashion house Gucci and Japanese toymaker Medicom Toy. Produced in celebration of Gucci's 90th anniversary, Medicom's Bearbrick is spotted in what seems like a 400% size, donning iconic brand elements...
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Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle

July 22, 2011Design
Star Wars fans will be pleased to hear that, after much rumor and speculation, Microsoft has announced the release of an all-new limited edition Xbox 360 Star Wars Bundle. Fully immersing users in the experience, the bundle comes complete with an R2-D2-themed console box...
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Ferrari World Design Contest

July 22, 2011Design
Awhile ago, Ferrari hosted a competition which they dubbed the World Design Contest - a year-long project to single out seven finalists from a myriad of participants, all of whom designed unique, futuristic concept cars for the famous Italian supercar brand. Now, courtesy of...
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Roberto Cavalli x Ciclotte Bike

July 22, 2011Design
While being able to afford Roberto Cavalli's designer wares is one thing, fitting into them is a completely different story. To help with the latter, Cavalli has teamed up with Ciclotte to design a collection of limited edition stationary bikes. With a unique shape that...
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