Flash Clip

The paper clip is one of the greatest inventions of all time. It is simple, sleek, one smooth piece of metal.
And yet, it has been improved. By Arman Emami.
It is a flash drive AND a clip!! It was designed for Verbatim. They come in a variety of colors, and hold 2-4 GB. I don't see any prices yet. But, keep a look out for Clip-It.

Traces + Logo

This is my logo design for the indoor gardener, seen in previous posts. I used the symbol for Shinto (Japan), the feet of the tree frog (Costa Rica), and the top of an ornate cross (Italy).

Not only with the shapes did I derive an image, but also with the names/words. I call it CRINKY. get it

Given my obsession with watches...

I must post this:

Core77 posted about the latest in WATCH SAFES.

However, Issey Miyake's Fuseproject-designed VUE watch, soon to be launched, eschews the safe by neatly hiding it within its very packaging--in the form of a tear-off notepad.

I have a watch collection, only 2 are really expensive, but if I ever get a spare chunk of change in my mansion, this seems to be a perfect addition.

New Fave

Looks like I have a new favorite graphic designer....

Heard the name before, but never really checked out his work extensively.

This may be silly, but, James Victore is the shiz.

I rediscovered him because of the arrival of his new book, "Victore or, Who died and made you Boss?" (which is $40).

He's got illustrations and catchy slogans. All with this horror comedy, that I am constantly attracted to. He mainly does poster, but also dives in surfboards and watches and book-covers.

He teaches at the School of Visual Arts.

I needa creep dat.

This is Dell trying

OH, brother.
Core77 is reporting about Dell's new flippable screen laptop/tablet.

Dell trying to be cool and compete with Apple.
Not sold.

Check out the video on the link above.

Countries

Three countries:

Italy

Costa Rica

Japan

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Italy:

Cypress Tree

Transport

HOLY

The latest by designer, Marc Newson, shown at the Gagosian Gallery in NYC, is out of control.

Everyday objects made luxurious as all hell!

The pieces featured range from jetpacks, to shoes, boats--all for mobility.

This release is called "Transport" and should definitely be checked out!

Stem Garden Notes Cont.

Any countries notorious for indoor planting?????

Italy? France?

Bamboo is popular in Southeast and East Asia, Argentina, and Chile.

Stem Garden Notes

Branding Research

Create a 100 word (in total) series of bullet points, listing the results of research you do into the current state of branding. Use the web as your source and do not use any source more than 2 years old. Credit sources and use links and Images.

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Summary: All the indoor gardeners I found online have similar, boring shapes. They are box-y, tupperware-ish, and unshapely for something that is supposed to be decorative and attractive. An indoor garden is meant to be appealing, and it shouldn't just be the flowers and plants job. The container should help! That's why I choose The Stem Garden; it's unique style and shape (like a flight fixture) is functional and funky.

Research:

We see what Quirky has to say about the new "Stem Garden." Other items like this:

Mini Gardener Stacker

The mini garden stacker is the perfect option for growing your seeds indoors. The stacking design takes minimal space and allows you to grow multiple different types of plants simultaneously. The garden stacker can be rolled in and out of the house to make it an all weather planter. Great for windowsills, decks, counter tops and balconies. A great choice when space is at a premium.

• Self watering!
• Indoor or outdoor
• 9 or more plant types at once
• Can be hung with included chain
• 1 year warranty
• 3 different colors available
• UV protected plastic

AeroGarden Classic Indoor Gardening

Indoor gardening is now made easy with AeroGarden. Grow flowers, herbs, veggies, and more...all indoors! Its fully automated with built-in grow lights. The full spectrum grow bulb delivers all the light the plants need and the Plug & Grow seed pods produce healthy plants. Just add water and the control panel turns lights on/off and reminds you to add nutrients. No dirt, no weeds, no mess and no green thumb needed. Great for family chefs, cooking enthusiasts, healthy eaters, and aspiring gardeners.

Prepara Power Plant

to grow virtually any plant indoors -- all year long! Just add any seed of your choice to the nutrient rich grow sponge, water, and enjoy. The Power Plant™ is the perfect growing environment and doesn't use any soil - a nutrient rich solution is sprayed directly on the root system. Plants save energy in this way and grow in a moist, super-oxygenated environment - often growing larger than when planted in soil. Kit measure a window-sill friendly 9" W x 7" H x 3" D and includes 2 plant nutrients, 2 grow sponges, 3 humidadomes, 12-volt power supply, pump, seed cover and an instruction booklet. One year warranty.

Shape Ideas

Wine Carrier

Stem Garden

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Going with the stem garden.

It is an elegant indoor/outdoor planting system, influenced by champagne flutes.

In addition, Stem Garden features:

- Bendable goose-neck “stems” that allow you to position your plants most effectively for direct sunlight, without moving the entire unit.
- Removable terra-cotta cups, for easy planting and maintenance.
- Removable terra-cotta drip pan, which allows for easy disposal of excess water.
- Internal overflow protection system that allows excess water to drip down the removable planter cups through the stem into the included drip pan (subject to further design feasibility review).

This product will also come with an easy-to-use herb starter kit, with a variety of seeds and a set of simple instructions.

WTF

Gizmodo isn't saying much about this, only a couple sentences and the main event--these pictures. (CLICK)

It's 31st century New York City. A superstructure on TOP of it. Different levels of a road/subway system looking thing that is dedicated to have MORE shopping, eating, and fun. Because, what is down below, in real NY?

Looks like its called "Spatial City"

TINY flash!

A company called LaCie has created the tiniest USB flash drive. ever.

It is called MosKeyto.

It is so small, it basically fits all the way into the computer.

The first one out holds 8 GB! ($17.99)

(The 16 GB is coming soon for $27.99.)

It extends only 6 mm out of you laptop, measures less than 20 mm and weighs 10 grams. And you can secure online storage with Wuala included.